Articles by Patrick Dane, Gaming Guides Editor

Patrick Dane is TechRadar Gaming's Guides Editor. With nearly a decade in the games press, he's been a consistent voice in the industry. He's written for a plethora of major publications and travelled the world doing it. He also has a deep passion for games as a service and their potential to tell evolving stories. To wit, he has over 2000 hours in Destiny 2, over 1000 in Overwatch and is now deeply into Valorant.

Articles by: Patrick Dane

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.

Rainbow Six Siege launches on iOS and Android – here's how to play early

By Patrick Dane last updated 11 April 22

Rainbow Six Mobile has been announced, which is an ambitious attempt to translate Siege to iOS and Android.

Nintendo Switch Sports preview: get the low down on all six activities

By Patrick Dane published 11 April 22

Preview Nintendo Switch Sports is nearly here, and we got to preview every activity ahead of release - here's what's good

Cyberpunk 2077 isn't dead yet as CD Projekt confirms expansions

By Patrick Dane published 11 April 22

A CD Projekt Red developer has reassured fans that expansions are still coming to Cyberpunk 2077

Pokémon Unite's Azumarill has launched a little underwhelming

By Patrick Dane published 8 April 22

Pokémon Unite has introduced its newest addition in the form of the water-type all-rounder Azumerill

Reinhardt meets Mei as Tracer and Brigitte watch on

Overwatch 2 concept art hints at battle pass and possible free-to-play feature

By Patrick Dane published 7 April 22

A concept artist has shared early work done on the Overwatch 2 UI, which suggests a Battle Pass and Guild system.

Bloodborne: A Hunter is stalked by a wolf

Elden Ring is awesome but it's missing something that made Bloodborne better

By Patrick Dane last updated 7 April 22

Opinion Elden Ring is a great game, but it is missing something that made Bloodborne really special

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga ships: X-Wing on the Trench run

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga ships: a list of every spaceship found in the game

By Patrick Dane last updated 7 April 22

Guide Here's every Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga ship, from X-Wings to Boba Fett's Starship

Blizzard accidentally leaks the next World of Warcraft expansion

By Patrick Dane published 4 April 22

World of Warcraft's ninth expansion has supposedly been leaked by Blizzard and it's going to feature dragons.

PS Plus revamp is another in a long line of half-steps from PlayStation

By Patrick Dane last updated 29 March 22

Opinion PS Plus and PS Now are being merged, but the move feels like a smaller step than it should in the face of competition

Apex Legends next-gen: Wraith, Caustic and Pathfinder on the field

Apex Legends next-gen: how to upgrade to PS5 and Xbox Series X versions

By Patrick Dane published 29 March 22

Guide Apex Legends fans have long asked for the next-gen version of the game and it's finally here. Here's how to get it installed.

Skate 4 could be coming sooner than expected

By Patrick Dane published 28 March 22

News References to the next Skate game have been found in Origin's API sparking speculation of an imminent announcement

Four new Ghostbusters step up to the plate

New Ghostbusters game has the perfect 4v1 multiplayer setup

By Patrick Dane last updated 28 March 22

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is releasing later this year and will pit four players against one other.

Knack 3 speculation begins as Sony files new trademark

By Patrick Dane published 28 March 22

News Sony has filed a trademark in Japan raising questions about the possibility of Knack 3

Far Cry 6's villain Anton Castillo stands menacingly

Far Cry 6's new Stranger Things DLC is free to play this weekend

By Patrick Dane last updated 25 March 22

Ubisoft is letting players play Far Cry 6 for free this weekend. That includes all the DLC, too.

Image of Taylor Swift in the Bad Blood Video

Taylordle is Wordle for Taylor Swift fans - here’s how to play

By Patrick Dane published 24 March 22

Taylor Swift fans rejoice, there is now a Wordle-offshoot just for you.

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands multiplayer: Stabbomancer strikes a pose

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands multiplayer: is it crossplay?

By Patrick Dane published 22 March 22

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands multiplayer is a big part of the game, but is it crossplay and does it have splitscreen?

Elden Ring: A Tarnished uses magic on a big enemey

Elden Ring summons felt like cheating but it helped me find its fun

By Patrick Dane published 20 March 22

Elden Ring almost turned me away, but finally deciding to indulge in summons and magic helped me find the fun

EA Play: Dragon Age characters stand around a ware table

EA Play Live is canceled - here's what it could mean for Dragon Age 4 and more

By Patrick Dane published 16 March 22

Will fans see Dragon Age 4 and Mass Effect 5 news this year after EA Play Live's cancellation?

Destiny 2 Raid Race: The location of the vow of the disciple raid, a black pyramid, lies in Savathun's throne world

Destiny players are trolling Bungie ahead of the biggest day in the game's calendar

By Patrick Dane published 4 March 22

Ahead of the Destiny 2 raid race, Bungie and its best players are in a unique standoff around exploits.

Duelhawk Ultra Gaming Chair review

By Patrick Dane published 3 March 22

The Duelhawk Ultra is a new, exciting option for gamers looking to pick up a premium chair.

A soldier holding an assault rifle in Battlefield 2042 promo art

Battlefield 2042 maps are too big, admits DICE

By Patrick Dane published 3 March 22

Developer DICE has admitted that Battlefield 2042 maps are too big, but it's committing to fixing them over the next few months.

Image of Destiny 2's seasonal Ritual Weapon Reckless Endangerment

Destiny 2 Ritual Weapon: How to get the Season of the Risen’s Ritual Shotgun

By Patrick Dane published 1 March 22

Guide A new ritual weapon has landed alongside Season of the Risen in Destiny 2. Here's what you need to do to get it.

Xbox Game Pass could come to Steam, says Valve's Gabe Newell

By Patrick Dane published 28 February 22

Gabe Newell has said that he's open to working with Microsoft to bring Game Pass to Steam

Destiny 2: three guardians wearing the witch queen armor

Bungie dumping Destiny 2 content is good for the game, actually

By Patrick Dane published 27 February 22

It might seem counterintuitive, but less game is more.

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