Articles by Shabana Arif, News Editor, TechRadar Gaming

Shabana has been writing about games for almost a decade now, as well as covering tech, politics, food, and other random tidbits at Gizmodo UK. She's stepped outside of news every now and then to write game guides, and always appreciates a DM if she's helped get you out of a pickle. During her time freelancing, you may have spotted her words at VG24/7, GamesRadar, and IGN. She's also held the position of news editor at Gizmodo UK, T3, and The Sun Online.

Shabana has been gaming since before a lot of you were born, and has learned not to take the industry too seriously. If you're already familiar with her, you'll know that you can expect insightful takes, and thorough breakdowns, wrapped up in a fun, irreverent package.

Articles by: Shabana Arif

PS Plus stacking might be blocked but this Xbox Game Pass trick still works

By Shabana Arif published 11 May 22

You can save hundreds of dollars on an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription – here's how.

Three Elden Ring players stand on a ledge overlooking The Lands Between

Elden Ring player finds new way to deal with AFK Farmers and I can totally relate

By Shabana Arif published 10 May 22

The farmer becomes the farmee with this strategy to give certain Elden Ring players a taste of their own medicine.

Fortnite edited to be playing on an iPhone

Xbox picks a side in Epic vs. Apple battle with Fortnite on xCloud

By Shabana Arif last updated 9 May 22

Tim Sweeney gleefully asks gamers what 'ridiculous device' they're playing Fortnite on.

Man holding melee weapon jumps towards brute zombie in Dying Light while a second character with a makeshift shield and sword watches

Dying Light just got the mother of all updates, so I know what I'm playing this weekend

By Shabana Arif published 6 May 22

It's a wrap on Dying Light but I'm about to dive right back in.

Sony weighs in on PS Plus subscription stacking – and you're not going to like it

By Shabana Arif published 3 May 22

PS Plus subscription stacking isn't securing you the deal you thought it would.

Call of Duty character aiming down the sights of a gun

Warzone bug won't let you play without a paid Xbox Live Gold subscription

By Shabana Arif last updated 28 April 22

The Warzone Season 3 update is here, but a bug is making the free-to-play game require an Xbox Live Gold subscription

Overwatch 2 PvP beta glitch isn't letting players log in – here's why

By Shabana Arif last updated 26 April 22

All of the Overwatch 2 beta new and impressions as they happen.

PS Plus Premium games will have demos - but there's a catch

By Shabana Arif published 26 April 22

Sony decrees that some upcoming PS Store games must have free timed trials for top tier PS Plus members

Sony will let you get away with this PS Plus loophole

By Shabana Arif published 25 April 22

Sony will reportedly honor your 10 years worth of stacked PS Now subscriptions.

Lantern Fest 2022 skins in Fortnite for male and female characters

Fortnite Lantern Trials: how to sign up and unlock free rewards

By Shabana Arif last updated 22 April 22

How To You've got less than a week to earn yourself some free emoticons, a wrap, and back bling.

Ghostbusters and Among Us steal the show at the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase

By Shabana Arif published 20 April 22

Catch up with the live blog from the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase 2022.

Cartoon bee and foliage making up the word 'Google' for Earth Day bee pollinating game

Google celebrates Earth Day with recycled two-year old game – here's how to play

By Shabana Arif published 20 April 22

Earth Day 2022 is here and Google is doing its bit by recycling its browser-based game from April 2020.

Elden Ring player Let Me Solo Her facing away with a jar on their head

Elden Ring mod turns legendary player Let Me Solo Her into a Spirit Summon

By Shabana Arif published 19 April 22

Elden Ring's ultimate chad has been honored with a mod that lets you summon them whenever you have a boss to crush.

key artwork showing humans interacting with AR pets in Niantic's new mobile game Peridot

Peridot is a pet sim from the Pokémon Go team and it's like a modern Tamagotchi

By Shabana Arif published 13 April 22

Niantic's new IP is everything that's missing from Pokémon Go.

Pokemon wearing flower crown costumes for Season of Alola in Pokemon Go

Pokémon Go Spring into Spring event guide: flower crown Togetic, Alolan Exeggutor, and bonuses explained

By Shabana Arif published 11 April 22

Pokémon Go Spring into Spring event guide has everything you need to capture new seasonal pokémon.

Boosted Groundsurfer Glider and sprays rewards from Fortnite Zero Build challenge

Fortnite Zero Build Trials: how to unlock the free Boosted Groundsurfer Glider

By Shabana Arif last updated 11 April 22

How To You're going to have to work for these freebies and no building is allowed

Jedi crosses lightsabers with Darth Mail in Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga

The indestructible Lego Star Wars kids are key to cheesing your way to collectibles

By Shabana Arif published 7 April 22

'Juggling childcare' just took on a whole new meaning with this genius Lego Star Wars traversal method

Characters in Fortnite wearing the new skins from the April update

Fortnite Lantern Fest 2022 guide: how to unlock free rewards

By Shabana Arif published 6 April 22

How To Fortnite brings back Lantern Fest 2022 with a photography contest and combat trials to complete

Fortnite servers down for update v20.10 – here's when they're back online

By Shabana Arif published 5 April 22

Fortnite servers are down for the next update which brings some new content with it.

Destiny 2 Wordle clone was an April Fool's hit – and it's here to stay

By Shabana Arif published 4 April 22

Casuals beware – if you're not up to speed with weapon perks, Rolldle is going to steamroll you.

Xbox Game Pass vs. New PS Plus: how do they stack up?

By Shabana Arif published 31 March 22

We break down Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus to see who comes out on top.

Diablo 4 looks gritty and dark – so dark you'll need to squint to see anything

By Shabana Arif last updated 29 March 22

Diablo 4 devs share screenshots in the latest update and we're getting FOMO.

PlayStation rumored to make three big announcements this week – here's what we want to see

By Shabana Arif published 28 March 22

Sony is reportedly unveiling its answer to Game Pass this week, but there's more to come says industry insider.

Wordle game iPhone screen NYTimes.com website. Daily WORDLE puzzle on a smartphone and on computer monitor.

Think Wordle is hard now? One woman saved it from being a lot tougher

By Shabana Arif published 25 March 22

Josh Wardle's partner has saved us all from a list of what looks like absolute nonsense

Niantic is making in-person Pokemon Go meets ups again

Pokémon Go Community days will force players outside – and they're not happy

By Shabana Arif published 24 March 22

Pokémon Go April Community Day is going hard on the 'community' part now lockdowns are over.

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