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Oculus Quest 2 controllers lying on their side

Oculus Quest 2 v40 update brings Messenger encryption and app passwords

By Hamish Hector published 17 May 22

The latest Quest 2 update (v40) brings Messenger encryption and app passwords, plus other much needed features.

Gaming

An Xbox Series X controller standing upright in front of the console

This useful Xbox Series X feature is hidden away for a good reason

By Adam Vjestica published 17 May 22

A Reddit user has discovered a hidden Xbox Series X feature that’s incredibly useful for those who want to calibrate their display.

Gaming

CJ walking from a car in the GTA Trilogy

GTA Trilogy’s mobile port has been delayed – and that’s a good thing

By Callum Bains published 17 May 22

Publisher Take-Two's latest financial earnings report suggests the upcoming iOS and Android port is some months away, which is welcome news to already disappointed fans.

Gaming

A demake of Portal for Nintendo 64 showing portals with a cube

Portal may be on Nintendo 64 before coming to the Switch

By Philip Palmer published 17 May 22

A small team has been working on a demake of Portal for actual Nintendo 64 hardware, and it's looking pretty impressive.

Gaming

Western Watchtower in Skyrim remade in Unreal Engine 5

Skyrim has been recreated in Unreal Engine 5 – and it looks brilliant

By Callum Bains published 17 May 22

One redditor recreated a portion of the acclaimed RPG in Unreal Engine 5, and it's virtually unrecognizable.

Gaming

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Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 XL gaming chair

Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 review

By Chris Szewczyk last updated 4 May 22

Best in Class

The Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 is a well-designed and ergonomic chair, with an XL option built with support for bigger gamers.

Gaming

Asus ROG Fusion II 500 review

By Steve Boxer published 28 March 22

Review A headset that gets the fundamentals spot-on, but is geared towards PC rather than console gamers.

Headsets and headphones

Kirby and the Forgotten Land review

By Callum Bains published 23 March 22

In Kirby’s first 3D adventure, perfect platforming and vibrant levels take the pink blob to new heights.

Austrian Audio PG16 review

By Cliff Joseph published 18 March 22

Review A great stereo headset, although its surround sound software can be a little fiddly.

Gaming accessories

Astro A10 Gen 2 wired gaming headset review

By Ilyas Kanapyanov published 14 March 22

Review The new Astro A10 Gen 2 gaming headset is a solid performer with a low price tag.

Headsets and headphones

WWE 2K22 review

By Henry Stockdale last updated 11 March 22

WWE 2K22 works hard to undo the damage of its much-criticized 2020 predecessor.

PC Gaming

The latest Steam Deck update includes a feature that fans have been begging for

By Darren Allan published 12 May 22

You’re no longer forced to constantly reapply performance settings for different games.

PC

Unreal Engine 5 rendered scene of train station

Watch this: can you spot what’s weird about this unreal train station?

By Darren Allan published 9 May 22

A mind-blowing glimpse of the future, this video of a Japanese train station has a secret that you may not initially notice.

Gaming

Nvidia GeForce Now finally brings one of its most-wanted features to PC and Mac gamers

By Darren Allan published 5 May 22

Namely 4K streaming, which used to be the sole preserve of the Shield TV.

Gaming

Linux gaming surges in popularity – is this the Steam Deck effect?

By Darren Allan published 3 May 22

It looks like Linux is attracting a fair few more gamers going by the latest stats from Steam.

Operating systems

Steam Deck won’t install a game as it’s blocked? Don’t panic, Valve says this is just a glitch

By Darren Allan published 1 May 22

There has been some concern over installations accidentally being blocked – but the issue has been remedied.

PC

Steam Deck update solves one of its biggest problems... but at a cost

By Darren Allan published 29 April 22

Beta patch seems to have tamed problems with fan whine, but appears to have an unwanted side-effect.

PC

Nintendo

Game Boy Micro wouldn't have happened if this former Nintendo exec had his way

By Rhys Wood published 5 May 22

In his new book, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé discusses how he lamented the launch of the Game Boy Micro.

Gaming

Hand-printed Nintendo hanafuda playing cards, likely from the early 20th century

Nintendo might be younger than it claims to be - or much older

By Marcus Richert last updated 20 April 22

Even Nintendo may not know what year it was founded.

Gaming

Nintendo Switch Sports asks you to get active in new overview trailer

By Patrick Dane last updated 11 April 22

Nintendo Switch Sports has been further outlined in an extensive trailer that shows how all the sports and hub work.

Gaming

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe showing Mario racing Bowser

You don't need Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's DLC to race the new tracks

By Vic Hood published 24 March 22

Mario Kart 8's DLC tracks are playable even without the Booster Course Pass.

Gaming

Kirby and the Forgotten Land review

By Callum Bains published 23 March 22

In Kirby’s first 3D adventure, perfect platforming and vibrant levels take the pink blob to new heights.

A still from Super Smash Brothers with Mario hitting Bowser

Nintendo reveals why the Wii shop channel is still offline

By Vic Hood last updated 23 March 22

Updated Nintendo took its Wii and DSi shop channels offline for maintenance with no prior warning.

Gaming

PlayStation

PlayStation is gearing up for more studio acquisitions

By Callum Bains published 3 May 22

PlayStation is hiring a new director to manage its acquisitions and investments, suggesting more buy-outs are on the horizon.

Gaming

Aloy from Horizon Forbidden West holding a bow

Horizon Forbidden West player discovers how to insta-kill virtually every enemy

By Callum Bains published 27 April 22

Aloy can deliver 39,500 damage in a single hit with this build.

Gaming

Gex Jr. is the unreleased Gex spinoff we never knew we needed

By Vic Hood published 4 April 22

A demo for Gex Jr., an unannounced and unreleased Gex spinoff, has appeared online – and we have questions.

Gaming

Sony has more studio acquisitions planned, says PlayStation's Jim Ryan

By Emma Boyle published 2 April 22

PlayStation boss, Jim Ryan, has said that Sony PlayStation has more studio acquisitions in its future.

Gaming

New PS Plus vs. old PS Plus: what’s the difference between them

By Callum Bains published 31 March 22

Want to know how PS Plus is changing? Here are the differences between the old and upcoming subscription services.

Gaming

With new PS Plus, Sony is just keeping up with Xbox says expert analyst

By Callum Bains last updated 30 March 22

Interview The revamped PS Plus is proving divisive, here’s what an expert has to say.

Gaming

Xbox

I traded in my old console to get an Xbox Series S and don't regret it for one second

By James Pickard published 14 May 22

techradar deals Got an old console lying around but fancy some current-gen gaming? Here's why you should trade it in and get the Xbox Series S.

Gaming

Microsoft has plans for an Xbox Series S external disc drive

By Callum Bains published 12 May 22

A new patent has revealed Microsoft has plans for a system that would allow the Xbox Series S to play physical game discs.

Gaming

New Xbox Series X update targets noisy eaters

By Callum Bains published 12 May 22

Microsoft has rolled out a new noise suppression feature to cut out distracting sounds when chatting online.

Gaming

Microsoft will fix massive Xbox server outage in the next few days

By Callum Bains published 10 May 22

A persistent server problem has prevented many Xbox fans from booting up their purchased games, even those that can be played offline.

Gaming

Xbox app is getting a very Snapchat-like feature

By Cesar Cadenas published 4 May 22

Via its May update, Xbox throws in an outdated function and priority tags for online gaming

Gaming

Xbox Bethesda showcase 2022 – 5 games we really want to see

By Rhys Wood published 29 April 22

The Xbox Bethesda showcase is going ahead this year even in the absence of E3. Here's what we want to see shown at the event.

Gaming

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