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

Splatoon on Nintendo 3DS

The Wii U and 3DS will no longer support online play as of next year, so wave goodbye to your internet rankings

By Kara Phillips published

Online play for the Wii U and 3DS will no longer be available as of April 2024.

Haunted Chocolatier

ConcernedApe has shared four screenshots from Haunted Chocolatier to celebrate 1 million followers

By Kara Phillips published

Four new screenshots from Haunted Chocolatier have been shared in celebration of ConcerenedApe hitting 1 million followers.

Heroes looking at the sunset

The Overwatch League has announced plans for a "revitalized esports program" following the end of the 2023 season

By Kara Phillips published

After a bittersweet farewell, the Overwatch League has announced plans for a "revitalized esports program."

Batman: Arkham Trilogy

The Batman: Arkham Trilogy Nintendo Switch release has been delayed two months

By Kara Phillips published

Batman: Arkham Trilogy will now launch in December.

Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion

Baldur's Gate 3 rewards creativity - one player has skipped the final gauntlet using invisibility potions

By Kara Phillips published

One player in Baldur’s Gate 3 has found a creative way to bypass the game's final gauntlet, and it’s more simple than it sounds.

Mortal Kombat 1 story mode

Nintendo Switch players are sharing their frustration after Mortal Kombat 1 patch notes completely ignore the console

By Kara Phillips published

Mortal Kombat 1 has received a patch update “across platforms” but the Nintendo Switch didn’t make the cut.

Station to Station

Station to Station review - all aboard

By Kara Phillips published

Review Station to Station is a must-play for cozy gamers looking to spend some time restoring the world through railways.

Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is leaving Xbox Game Pass this month, as are 5 other titles

By Kara Phillips published

Several more titles are leaving Xbox Game Pass this month, so it’s best to get the most out of them while you can.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Texas Chain Saw Massacre brand strategy lead says "if the price is not acceptable to you, you have the option not to pay it" regarding DLC

By Kara Phillips published

Pricing for the upcoming Texas Chain Saw Massacre DLC has been revealed, but the player response is not positive.

Minecraft Dungeons key art

Mojang has confirmed that Minecraft Dungeons' 1.17 update is its last, and the team has "moved on to new projects"

By Kara Phillips published

It's been confirmed that update 1.17 is Minecraft Dungeons' final, and no further content will roll out for the game.

We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip

We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip is a true test of your bond - and your patience

By Kara Phillips published

We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip has proved to me that maybe my distaste for co-op games is due to my own actions.

best indie games: farmer with a hat standing near several vegetable beds

Stardew Valley update 1.6 will add a new farm type, a major festival, plus "secrets & more"

By Kara Phillips published

Stardew Valley has a new update coming soon, and a mass of content is being added to sink your teeth into once it rolls out.

A survivor fights monsters in Vampire Survivors

Vampire Survivors' creator states that they have "no idea what they'll deliver next"

By Kara Phillips published

The roadmap for Vampire Survivors currently takes us to the end of 2024, but an upcoming update has spurred talk of future games.

Person playing PS5 games on a TV

New PS5 owners based in the U.S. can redeem a free first-party game - here's how

By Kara Phillips published

New U.S.-based PS5 owners are eligible to redeem one of 12 first-party releases completely free of charge.

Paleo Pines

Paleo Pines review - almost dino-mite

By Kara Phillips published

Review Paleo Pines is an adorable addition to the farming sim genre and it has a lot of quirks, but it’s challenging to identify what makes it special in an oversaturated market.

Mario runs and jumps up with his hand outstretched. Luigi can be seen gliding in from the left, using his hat as a glider

Super Mario Bros. Wonder release date, gameplay, and everything we know

By Kara Phillips last updated

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is available on Nintendo Switch, but here's everything we knew in advance of its release date.

Skyrim

A 23-year-old vampire RPG is coming back to life through Skyrim, and Prague sets the scene

By Kara Phillips published

An ambitious fan project is set to recreate Vampire: The Masquerade Redemption in Skyrim, and its newest video showcases its setting.

Sketchbook in Tales of the Shire teaser trailer

Cozy Hobbit game Tales of the Shire set to arrive in 2024

By Kara Phillips published

Tales of the Shire has been teased in a new trailer and promises a "heart-warming Lord of the Rings game."

The logo for NYT Connections

NYT Connections answers today for September 22

By Jake Green last updated

Here's today's NYT Connections answers for September 22, alongside some hints on the groups that you'll need to guess.

Horizon Forbidden West Seeds of Rebellion game

A new Horizon Zero Dawn board game will act as a prequel to Forbidden West

By Kara Phillips published

A new Horizon Zero Dawn board game is on the way and it’ll explore the events leading up to Forbidden West.

A Gameboy Playing Tetris With Another Player Over The Internet

I was born too late for the first wave of fun hardware, but I'm all for the modern renaissance

By Kara Phillips published

I missed out on the funky hardware trend of the '90s, but at least I get to experience the rebirth.

Evil Dead: The Game

Evil Dead: The Game is wrapping up development - Nintendo Switch release canceled

By Kara Phillips published

Evil Dead: The Game will no longer receive any new content, and the scheduled Nintendo Switch launch has been canceled.

The wizard Lorroakan in the middle of a pompous molologue

Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 crashes are being investigated by Larian, and there's a temporary workaround

By Kara Phillips published

Larian is investigating PS5 crashes during Baldur’s Gate 3, and a more permanent solution is in the works.

Idris Elba's character in the Phantom Liberty cinematic trailer

Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty release date, gameplay, everything we know

By Cat Bussell last updated

Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty is available now, and we compiled everything we knew prior to its launch for your enjoyment.

Crossing a road in Deltarune

Deltarune Chapter 3 isn't quite finished, but it's "playable from beginning to end"

By Kara Phillips published

Toby Fox has shared another update on Deltarune Chapter 3, and it might be coming sooner than we think.

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