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Fortnite Winterfest 2025 start date — here's what we know about this year's Christmas event
By Jake Green last updated
Here's when Fortnite Winterfest 2025 starts, and what we know about the Christmas skins and cosmetics so far. More on the teaser released this week.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, December 18 (game #921)
By Johnny Dee published
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

You can play Fallout 76 completely for free this week — here's how
By Rhys Wood published
Here's how to play Fallout 76 — and all of its content — for free this week.

Resident Evil fans think they've found evidence of yet another classic character returning for Requiem
By Rhys Wood published
Resident Evil Requiem might not settle for just Leon returning — fans think another classic character is making a comeback.

Sucker Punch co-founder Brian Fleming is leaving the Sly Cooper and Ghost of Yōtei studio, and passing the reins to two new studio heads
By Jake Green published
Sucker Punch co-founder Brian Fleming will leave the studio at the end of the year. He oversaw the development of Sly Cooper, Ghost of Yotei, and more.
Latest Reviews

Octopath Traveler 0 review: an excellent RPG, but not very Octopath
By Hamish Hector published
Octopath Traveler 0 is another excellent RPG in this new-era classic franchise but less Octopath than ever.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond review: seeing is believing
By Rhys Wood published
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a stunning visual treat on Switch 2, but how does it stack up against the series' best?

Beyerdynamic MMX 150 Wireless review: an immersive, mid-market gem
By Josh Russell published
I’ve reviewed audio gadgets for years – and even I’m impressed with the spatialized sound of Beyerdynamic’s new gaming headset.

I tried the Analogue 3D, but is the Nintendo 64 worth reliving?
By John-Anthony Disotto published
I spent two weeks playing the Analogue 3D and reliving the nostalgia of the Nintendo 64. The hardware is excellent, but I can't recommend this console to everyone.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl PS5 review: the best version yet of the brutal and beautiful survival horror shooter
By Matt Cabral published
Thanks to months of updates and patches – coupled with plenty of PlayStation 5-specific upgrades - Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl on PS5 is the game at its best.
PC Gaming

Fortnite Winterfest 2025 start date — here's what we know about this year's Christmas event
By Jake Green last updated
Here's when Fortnite Winterfest 2025 starts, and what we know about the Christmas skins and cosmetics so far. More on the teaser released this week.

You can get almost half price off Xbox Wireless Controllers right now if you're looking for a last-minute gaming gift
By Rhys Wood published
Loads of Xbox Wireless Controllers have just dropped to lowest-ever prices ahead of the Holidays.

Resident Evil fans think they've found evidence of yet another classic character returning for Requiem
By Rhys Wood published
Resident Evil Requiem might not settle for just Leon returning — fans think another classic character is making a comeback.

Investing in this one simple skill in The Witcher 3 has made my 10-year anniversary playthrough so much better — and it needs to be in The Witcher 4
By Rob Dwiar published
Ensuring I invested in one particular skill in The Witcher 3 has made my playthrough for its tenth anniversary so much better. Here's how.

Baldur's Gate 3 director says the game's cinematics and how choices were portrayed is one of the 'biggest lessons' Larian is bringing to Divinity — 'I think that was probably my biggest takeaway from everything'
By Demi Williams published
Larian Studios founder and Baldur's Gate 3 director, Swen Vincke, has said Divinity will feature cinematics unlike previous iterations in the series.
Nintendo

Resident Evil fans think they've found evidence of yet another classic character returning for Requiem
By Rhys Wood published
Resident Evil Requiem might not settle for just Leon returning — fans think another classic character is making a comeback.

Investing in this one simple skill in The Witcher 3 has made my 10-year anniversary playthrough so much better — and it needs to be in The Witcher 4
By Rob Dwiar published
Ensuring I invested in one particular skill in The Witcher 3 has made my playthrough for its tenth anniversary so much better. Here's how.

Team Cherry details Hollow Knight: Silksong expansion and a Switch 2 Edition of the original Hollow Knight
By Rhys Wood published
Hollow Knight: Silksong's first expansion — Sea of Sorrow — is coming next year alongside a Switch 2 Edition of the original game. Here's what you need to know.

Hitman at 25: Celebrity crossovers, co-op chaos, and the future of Agent 47
By Ural Garrett published
The IO Interactive team behind the longstanding assassination sim talks Eminem and Milla Jovovich collaborations.
Playstation

You can play Fallout 76 completely for free this week — here's how
By Rhys Wood published
Here's how to play Fallout 76 — and all of its content — for free this week.

Resident Evil fans think they've found evidence of yet another classic character returning for Requiem
By Rhys Wood published
Resident Evil Requiem might not settle for just Leon returning — fans think another classic character is making a comeback.

Investing in this one simple skill in The Witcher 3 has made my 10-year anniversary playthrough so much better — and it needs to be in The Witcher 4
By Rob Dwiar published
Ensuring I invested in one particular skill in The Witcher 3 has made my playthrough for its tenth anniversary so much better. Here's how.

You can still get a discounted PS5 Pro right now — and it'll arrive before Christmas
By Rob Dwiar published
This PS5 Pro deal takes the premium console down to its lowest price in months.

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson says not to worry, the game will be out before 2030 — 'Game will be out before then. I’m not getting any younger!'
By Demi Williams published
Following speculation online, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson has assured fans that the game will be released before 2030.
Xbox

You can play Fallout 76 completely for free this week — here's how
By Rhys Wood published
Here's how to play Fallout 76 — and all of its content — for free this week.

You can get almost half price off Xbox Wireless Controllers right now if you're looking for a last-minute gaming gift
By Rhys Wood published
Loads of Xbox Wireless Controllers have just dropped to lowest-ever prices ahead of the Holidays.

Resident Evil fans think they've found evidence of yet another classic character returning for Requiem
By Rhys Wood published
Resident Evil Requiem might not settle for just Leon returning — fans think another classic character is making a comeback.

Investing in this one simple skill in The Witcher 3 has made my 10-year anniversary playthrough so much better — and it needs to be in The Witcher 4
By Rob Dwiar published
Ensuring I invested in one particular skill in The Witcher 3 has made my playthrough for its tenth anniversary so much better. Here's how.

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson says not to worry, the game will be out before 2030 — 'Game will be out before then. I’m not getting any younger!'
By Demi Williams published
Following speculation online, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson has assured fans that the game will be released before 2030.









