Kara Phillips

Kara Phillips

Evergreen Writer

Kara is an Evergreen writer at TechRadar Gaming. With a degree in Journalism and a passion for the weird and wonderful, she's spent the last few years as a freelance video game journalist, with bylines at NintendoLife, Attack of the Fanboy, Prima Games, 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

best indie games: Celeste mid-jump in a frosty cabe filled with spikes

Celeste is celebrating its sixth anniversary with a free 3D platformer

By Kara Phillips Published

The team behind Celeste has released a free 3D platformer to celebrate its sixth anniversary.

Cult of the Lamb

Cult of the Lamb's newest update adds a brand new minigame, and I'm obsessed with it

By Kara Phillips Published

I’ve been playing Cult of the Lamb since its launch, and with two free DLCs and no signs of stopping, it’s still fantastic.

Jin and Kazuya during Sonys State of Play 2022

I've never been humbled by a fighting game like Tekken 8 thanks to the final fight in The Dark Awakens

By Kara Phillips Published

Tekken 8 isn’t exactly a walk in the park, but you’re bound to be humbled by its story-mode fighters at one point.

The world of The Sims 4 For Rent

One hoodie in The Sims 4 is giving characters anime eyes by accident

By Kara Phillips Published

The Sims 4's newest kit has one item that has been giving players huge eyes, but it's being fixed.

Yoshimitsu Tekken 8

Tekken 8 is the best game in the series for newcomers thanks to a host of new game modes

By Kara Phillips Published

Tekken is an intimidating series to get stuck into, but Tekken 8 has a range of new features to welcome new players.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

Xbox launches Indie Selects program to bring more attention to smaller budget games

By Kara Phillips Published

Xbox has launched an indie-specific collection in the store to bring attention to smaller-budget games.

Palworld screenshot showing sheep creatures with big guns

Palworld has exceeded Counter-Strike 2's concurrent player record, and become the second biggest ever game on Steam

By Kara Phillips Published

Palworld has become the second biggest game ever on Steam after beating Counter-Strike 2's concurrent player record.

Tekken 8

Tekken 8 review - all bark, all bite

By Kara Phillips Published

Review Tekken 8 is nothing short of a revelation, and it’ll be hard for other fighting games to follow in its footsteps.

Task Force X fights enemies in the distance

The Joker will be a free playable character in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's Season 1

By Kara Phillips Published

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will feature The Joker as part of its first season, alongside a Joker-themed environment.

Qomp2

Puzzle platformer qomp2 is scheduled to release in February

By Kara Phillips Published

qomp2, an indie that lets you take on the role of the Pong ball, has received a February release date.

VIsions of Mana Square Enix

Visions of Mana overview includes a better look at exploration and combat - and a huge dog

By Kara Phillips Published

More details on Visions of Mana have been shared in an all-new game overview.

Bugaboo Pocket

I’ve become emotionally attached to my virtual insects thanks to the Bugaboo Pocket demo

By Kara Phillips Published

The Bugaboo Pocket demo has opened up a new world of creature collection, and now I can’t stop hatching bugs and raising an army.

Lt. Titus, a map from Pacific Drive and a samurai from Rise of the Ronin spliced behind a picture of Aerith from Final Fantasy

TechRadar Gaming’s most anticipated games of 2024

By Cat Bussell Published

A new year means new games. Here’s what the TechRadar Gaming team is most looking forward to in 2024.

Rock Band 4

Rock Band 4 will receive its final DLC next week after over 8 years of weekly releases

By Kara Phillips Published

Rock Band 4 is getting its final DLC release next week, marking the end of an era.

Godzilla 2014

It has been 10 years since the last Godzilla game was released, please just let me be the big lizard

By Kara Phillips Published

Godzilla last took the video game stage in 2014, do we not think it’s time to bring this big lizard back to the light?

Slay the Princess

I played Slay the Princess and now I can't trust my own reflection

By Kara Phillips Published

Sleeper horror hit Slay the Princess has caused me to struggle to trust anyone, and its time-loop content is to blame.

Foamstars

Certain assets of Foamstars will be AI-generated, Square Enix confirms

By Kara Phillips Published

Foamstars will contain AI-generated art, as confirmed by Square Enix.

Radahn and Malenia in Elden Ring

Mystery Elden Ring Steam addition has fans speculating about the Shadow of the Erdtree release

By Kara Phillips Published

Elden Ring's Steam page has added an unknown app to its DLC portion, and there's a lot of speculation suggesting Shadow of the Erdtree is on its way.

Golf with your friends

I thought I was over my gamer rage until I played Golf With Your Friends

By Kara Phillips Published

Golf With Your Friends may initially appear like a wholesome co-op experience, but it’s the most infuriating game I’ve ever played.

Tekken 8 Eddy Gordo

Tekken 8's first DLC fighter will be fan favorite Eddy Gordo

By Kara Phillips Published

Eddy Gordo has been announced as Tekken 8's first DLC fighter and is set to debut this spring.

Nintendo Switch OLED and Switch Lite side by side against a split color background

Nintendo Switch OLED vs Nintendo Switch Lite: which Switch is right for you?

By Adam Vjestica Last updated

Want to know the difference between the Nintendo Switch OLED and Nintendo Switch Lite?

Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch Lite

Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch Lite: is bigger really better?

By Rhys Wood Last updated

Our Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch Lite guide will help you decide which Switch is right for you.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered - No Return Mode screenshot

A dev has warned that the No Return mode of The Last of Us 2 Remastered is 'not recommended for weak hearts'

By Kara Phillips Published

A dev has shared that the No Return mode of The Last of Us 2 Remastered is not for the faint of heart.

People roaming streets late at night

New Game Plus is in the works for RoboCop: Rogue City

By Kara Phillips Published

It has been announced that a New Game Plus mode is in the works for RoboCop: Rogue City.

PS5 Digital Edition vs Xbox Series S

PS5 Digital Edition vs Xbox Series S: which digital-only console should you buy?

By Rhys Wood Last updated

Versus The PS5 Digital Edition and Xbox Series S are both digital consoles, but that's where the similarities end.

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