News

NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, March 19 (game #1012)
By Marc McLaren 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.

Marvel Rivals next season release date and everything we know so far
By Dashiell Wood last updated
Here's when to expect Marvel Rivals Season 7, as well as some info on when the current season is set to end.

Black Cat is coming to Marvel Rivals and let's just say fans are looking forward to it a little too much — 'This update is HUGE'
By Dashiell Wood published
Marvel Rivals Season 7 has been revealed, and its trailer features an iconic Spider-Man villain.

Lead producer says huge new update isn't Starfield 2.0 but still 'the best version' of the game — '2.0 isn't really how I'd describe it'
By Demi Williams published
Starfield is getting two new expansions and a whole lot of improvements next month as part of a huge content update, but from Bethesda's point of view, it's not a "2.0" patch.
Latest Reviews

Acer Predator Orion 5000 review: an exquisite mid-range machine
By Rob Dwiar published
After searching for a new pre-built gaming PC for weeks, the Acer Predator Orion 5000 has answered my call and proved to be the perfect mid-range machine.

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake review: beautiful, but imperfect
By Dashiell Wood published
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake is a strong survival horror game, but some ill-considered changes mean that it’s not as compelling as its legendary predecessor.

Sony InZone H9 2 Wireless gaming headset review: impressive audio and connectivity take it leagues above its predecessor
By Zak Storey published
The Sony InZone H9 2 Wireless is a massive improvement over the original, though its steep price tag definitely reflects that.

1348 Ex Voto review: poor PC performance cuts deeper than any sword
By Demi Williams published
A tale of a noble knight-errant seeking to save her love, 1348 Ex Voto doesn't quite manage to keep my attention and fails to offer a smooth experience on PC.
PC Gaming

Acer Predator Orion 5000 review: an exquisite mid-range machine
By Rob Dwiar published
After searching for a new pre-built gaming PC for weeks, the Acer Predator Orion 5000 has answered my call and proved to be the perfect mid-range machine.

Marvel Rivals next season release date and everything we know so far
By Dashiell Wood last updated
Here's when to expect Marvel Rivals Season 7, as well as some info on when the current season is set to end.

Black Cat is coming to Marvel Rivals and let's just say fans are looking forward to it a little too much — 'This update is HUGE'
By Dashiell Wood published
Marvel Rivals Season 7 has been revealed, and its trailer features an iconic Spider-Man villain.

Lead producer says huge new update isn't Starfield 2.0 but still 'the best version' of the game — '2.0 isn't really how I'd describe it'
By Demi Williams published
Starfield is getting two new expansions and a whole lot of improvements next month as part of a huge content update, but from Bethesda's point of view, it's not a "2.0" patch.

Resident Evil 7 gave us the series' best DLC, and I hope Capcom takes note for Requiem's expansion
By Scott McCrae published
Resident Evil 7 was Capcom at its best when it comes to DLC, and I hope Requiem takes note.

Crimson Desert's PS5 trophy list has leaked ahead of its launch, but you're unlikely to be spoiled because nobody knows what 'shadow guided into light has restored the forgotten sanctums' is supposed to mean
By Demi Williams published
The PlayStation 5 trophy list for Crimson Desert has leaked ahead of the game's launch, but the achievements don't appear to give anything away.
Nintendo

You can catch Deoxys, Ho-Oh, and Lugia in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch and Switch 2 — but what about Mew?
By Harry Padoan published
I went searching for Mew in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, but is it actually obtainable? Here’s what I discovered.

Resident Evil 7 gave us the series' best DLC, and I hope Capcom takes note for Requiem's expansion
By Scott McCrae published
Resident Evil 7 was Capcom at its best when it comes to DLC, and I hope Requiem takes note.

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake review: beautiful, but imperfect
By Dashiell Wood published
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake is a strong survival horror game, but some ill-considered changes mean that it’s not as compelling as its legendary predecessor.

Sony InZone H9 2 Wireless gaming headset review: impressive audio and connectivity take it leagues above its predecessor
By Zak Storey published
The Sony InZone H9 2 Wireless is a massive improvement over the original, though its steep price tag definitely reflects that.

The starter you pick in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen means a lot more than you might think — here's why you need to choose carefully
By Harry Padoan published
Playing Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen? You’ll want to pick your starter carefully – but not for the reason you may think.

The BAFTA Games Awards 2026 nominees have been announced: here are the front-runners for the most awards, including Clair Obscure: Expedition 33, the game we called 'staggeringly beautiful' and 'wonderfully stylish'
By Demi Williams published
BAFTA has announced the nominations for the 22nd BAFTA Games Awards 2026, celebrating a total of 42 games across 17 categories.
Playstation

Marvel Rivals next season release date and everything we know so far
By Dashiell Wood last updated
Here's when to expect Marvel Rivals Season 7, as well as some info on when the current season is set to end.

Lead producer says huge new update isn't Starfield 2.0 but still 'the best version' of the game — '2.0 isn't really how I'd describe it'
By Demi Williams published
Starfield is getting two new expansions and a whole lot of improvements next month as part of a huge content update, but from Bethesda's point of view, it's not a "2.0" patch.

The PlayStation Portal is about to become even more of a PSP successor with its next major update
By Demi Williams published
Sony has announced a new system software update for the PlayStation Portal that will add a new graphics mode and additional quality-of-life improvements.

Resident Evil 7 gave us the series' best DLC, and I hope Capcom takes note for Requiem's expansion
By Scott McCrae published
Resident Evil 7 was Capcom at its best when it comes to DLC, and I hope Requiem takes note.

Crimson Desert's PS5 trophy list has leaked ahead of its launch, but you're unlikely to be spoiled because nobody knows what 'shadow guided into light has restored the forgotten sanctums' is supposed to mean
By Demi Williams published
The PlayStation 5 trophy list for Crimson Desert has leaked ahead of the game's launch, but the achievements don't appear to give anything away.
Xbox

A bunch of the coolest Xbox controllers' colourways have had their prices slashed at Amazon
By Rob Dwiar published
Some of my favorite Xbox controller colour variants have had their prices slashed right now.

Marvel Rivals next season release date and everything we know so far
By Dashiell Wood last updated
Here's when to expect Marvel Rivals Season 7, as well as some info on when the current season is set to end.

Lead producer says huge new update isn't Starfield 2.0 but still 'the best version' of the game — '2.0 isn't really how I'd describe it'
By Demi Williams published
Starfield is getting two new expansions and a whole lot of improvements next month as part of a huge content update, but from Bethesda's point of view, it's not a "2.0" patch.

Resident Evil 7 gave us the series' best DLC, and I hope Capcom takes note for Requiem's expansion
By Scott McCrae published
Resident Evil 7 was Capcom at its best when it comes to DLC, and I hope Requiem takes note.

Crimson Desert's PS5 trophy list has leaked ahead of its launch, but you're unlikely to be spoiled because nobody knows what 'shadow guided into light has restored the forgotten sanctums' is supposed to mean
By Demi Williams published
The PlayStation 5 trophy list for Crimson Desert has leaked ahead of the game's launch, but the achievements don't appear to give anything away.






