Articles by: Kara Phillips

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With a degree in Journalism and a passion for the weird and wonderful, Kara has spent two years as a freelance Video Game journalist. Before TRG, she has written for NintendoLife, Attack of the Fanboy, Patch Magazine, and sister publication, GamesRadar+. Outside of gaming, you'll find her re-watching Gilmore Girls or trying to cram yet another collectible onto a shelf that desperately needs some organizing.

Articles by: Kara Phillips

Bryan Fury's entry animation for Tekken 8

Bryan Fury has been announced for Tekken 8, unannounced and then announced again

By Kara Phillips published 29 May 23

Bryan Fury has finally joined the fight in Tekken 8, following an accidental post before his scheduled debut.

Nintendo explains the decision behind blocking release of Dolphin emulator

By Kara Phillips published 29 May 23

Nintendo has explained why it decided to block the Steam release of GameCube and Wii emulator Dolphin.

Best microphones for streaming in 2023

By Kara Phillips published 29 May 23

We've hand-picked the best microphones for streaming available right now.

The best monitors for PS5 in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 29 May 23

Buying Guide We've pulled together all the best monitors for PS5 available now so you can make the most of your consoles capabilities.

Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama stand side by side

Tekken 8 release date, platforms, roster, gameplay, and news

By Kara Phillips published 29 May 23

Tekken 8 still has a fair amount of mystery surrounding it. Here's when we can expect it to launch, and everything else we know so far.

Best gaming earbuds - a gamer using Turtle Beach Battle Bud earphones with a Nintendo Switch

Best gaming earbuds in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 29 May 23

We've pulled together all the best gaming earbuds on the market so you can make the most of your gaming.

Best PS5 accessories in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 29 May 23

Buying Guide We've hand-picked all the best PS5 accessories available now so you can take your experience one step further.

The best VR headsets in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 23 May 23

Buying Guide We've rounded up the best VR headsets in 2023 for every platform, alongside some standalone devices.

A man holding an Xbox Wireless Controller - best Xbox controllers

The best Xbox controllers to buy in 2023

By Rhys Wood published 23 May 23

Buying Guide We've pulled together all the best Xbox controllers in 2023 for when you're ready to upgrade your gamepad.

Best gaming console in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 23 May 23

Buying Guide We've narrowed down the best gaming consoles available in 2023.

Best handheld games consoles: Nintendo Switch next to the Evercade EXP

Best handheld games consoles in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 23 May 23

Buying Guide We've pulled together our top picks for the best handheld games consoles on the market this year.

Best Nintendo Switch controllers - Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

The best Nintendo Switch controllers in 2023

By Rhys Wood published 23 May 23

Buying Guide We've compiled all the best Nintendo Switch controllers to take your hybrid handheld gaming to the next level.

The best fight sticks in 2023

By Rhys Wood published 22 May 23

Buying Guide We've compiled the best fight sticks available now so you can replicate that sought-after arcade experience at home.

The best SD cards for Switch for 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 22 May 23

Buying Guide We've compiled the best SD cards for Switch to ensure you've got all the space you need on the hybrid handheld.

Best PS4 controllers - Nacon Revolution Unlimited Pro

The best PS4 controllers in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 22 May 23

Buying Guide We've pulled together the best PS4 controllers to help make your buying decision easier.

Xbox Series X storage: everything you need to know

By Adam Vjestica published 19 May 23

Explainer We've pulled together everything you need to know about Xbox Series X storage.

The best Xbox One headsets in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 19 May 23

Buying Guide We've pulled together the best Xbox One headsets to make your shopping significantly easier.

Best Nintendo Switch accessories in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 19 May 23

Buying Guide We've compiled the best Nintendo Switch accessories to help you make the most of the console.

Best Nintendo Switch carry cases in 2023

By Kara Phillips published 19 May 23

Buying Guide We've compiled the best Nintendo Switch carry cases to ensure your console is always safe.

Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series S: which Xbox is right for you?

By Adam Vjestica published 18 May 23

Versus The Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series S comparison is worth considering, but is there a clear winner?

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: which current-gen console should you buy?

By Adam Vjestica published 18 May 23

Updated We've compiled everything you need to know about the PS5 vs Xbox Series X in our handy versus guide.

Xbox Series S vs Xbox One S consoles in white

Xbox Series S vs Xbox One S: the cheapest Xbox consoles compared

By Adam Vjestica published 18 May 23

Versus Xbox Series S vs Xbox One S debate offers great entry points into the ecosystem, but one is significantly more powerful.

Nintendo Switch Lite review

By Vic Hood published 18 May 23

The Nintendo Switch Lite provides a strictly handheld, and cheaper, alternative to the flagship Switch system.

Super Mario Odyssey played on a Nintendo Switch in portable mode

Nintendo Switch review

By Jon Porter published 18 May 23

Updated Nintendo Switch is fantastic for TV play and gaming on the go, even if it's a bit long in the tooth.

Seagate FireCuda 530 - one of the best SSD for PS5 options

The best SSD for PS5 in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 18 May 23

We've compiled the best SSDs for PS5, from budget greats to flagship standouts.

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