TechRadar • 20th June 2025

With Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Treyarch must nail these 3 things to avoid the failures of Modern Warfare 3

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has now been confirmed as the next game in the shooter series, expected later in 2025 based on previous launch timings (no release date has been mentioned officially, though). As someone who enjoyed Black Ops 6 quite a bit, I should be quite excited to dive back into the spy-tinged world of Black Ops, right?Well, I find myself thinking back to the last time Activision released two consecutive games from the same sub-series, wincing as I’m reminded of what I consider to...

TechRadar • 11th June 2025

After testing loads of the best PS5 Pro games these are my top 10 picks for the best titles to play on the premium console, with a first party exclusive taking the top spot

The best PS5 Pro games stand out in their own right, while also making the best of the Pro's enhanced features to elevate the experience. Out of the entire PS5 Pro games list, there are a handful that feature bespoke upgrades, utilizing PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution), the boosted GPU, and machine learning to deliver definitive versions.After picking up a PS5 Pro at launch, I've spent hundreds of hours playing new games that've been enhanced, as well as revisiting older games to che...

TechRadar • 12th May 2025

After hundreds of hours playing the game, here's my Marvel Rivals tier list covering the best Heroes that are top of the Season 2 meta.

This Marvel Rivals tier list ranks every Hero, from Vanguards like Groot and Magneto, to Strategists like Luna Snow and Rocket Raccoon. Having now played a lot of Season 2, I've decided on who I think are the best characters to use, with several new Heroes making the jump up to S-tier status in the last few weeks.I've been playing Marvel Rivals since launch, achieving Lord status with Venom, and currently gaining Mr. Fantastic in the hope of reaching Diamond Rank in Season 2. I've also covered n...

TechRadar • 6th May 2025

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered review: the new gold standard for re-releases

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered has single-handedly restored my faith in remakes and remasters, allowing me to experience a true classic for the first time that I’d simply have never played otherwise. Tweaking the original game slightly but leaving many of the quirks fans have grown to love strikes a near-perfect balance between old and new.
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TechRadar • 1st May 2025

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3: our coverage of the new Star Wars season's launch as it happened

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When will Fortnite servers be back online?(Image credit: Epic Games)I'm still monitoring Fortnite servers using the official Epic Games website tool. In terms of when servers are likely to go back up? It's hard to say. Last season's switchover lasted around five hours, which is on the longer side of things, historically speaking.My prediction is that downtime will last around three hours, meaning that things will be online at 5AM ET / 10AM BST / 2AM PT. This is based on...

TechRadar • 29th April 2025

New Switch 2 games: every upcoming confirmed title for 2025 and beyond

Upcoming Switch 2 games include a brand new 3D Donkey Kong platformer, a sequel to a cult classic Kirby racing game, and even a Nintendo-exclusive FromSoftware game. Judging by this year's line-up, the new Nintendo console is off to a very strong start indeed.And whether you managed to get ahold of a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order yet, you'll be able to play a lot of these games on the original Nintendo Switch. Still, it's clear that Nintendo Switch 2 is the best place to play, with a whole host of...

TechRadar • 25th April 2025

Marvel Rivals Mutants list: which Heroes count as Mutants

Marvel Rivals Mutants include some of the most iconic Heroes ever to grace the pages of the most illustrious comic book runs. It's fair to say that if you're a Marvel fan like me, you absolutely have a soft spot for the X-Men and regularly choose a Mutant Hero when loading into a match of Marvel Rivals.If you're new to Marvel comics lore, you may not be able to identify the Mutant Heroes in the now nearly 40-strong roster available in Marvel Rivals. You'll need to do so for some of the latest ch...

TechRadar • 10th April 2025

Marvel Rivals season 2 launch as it happened: our live coverage of the new season as it started, along with Emma Frost info, and our reaction to new features

TechRadar • 3rd April 2025

Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives - release schedule for confirmed games including The Duskbloods and Mario Kart World

Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives include a brand new Mario Kart game, as well as a very Bloodborne-esque multiplayer game called The Duskbloods developed by FromSoftware. There are new versions of older Switch games too, that make use of the Switch 2's new chat and camera features.In terms of upcoming games and Switch 2 launch games the next couple of months are absolutely stacked with Nintendo Switch 2 games. Some are exclusives like Kirby Air Riders, while others are new versions of old g...

TechRadar • 28th March 2025

Black Ops 6 Season 3 release time in your timezone

Black Ops 6 Season 3 launches later today (April 2), adding new maps, some new weapons, as well as a set of iconic tie-in skins (this one's for Kevin Smith fans). This means that next week, players will have a whole host of new features to check out, whether that's in Zombies, Warzone, or core Multiplayer.Even without extra Season Three, we're still having a blast with Black Ops 6, landing it a place on our list of the best FPS games to play in 2025. This upcoming refresh sees the return of Verd...

TechRadar • 13th March 2025

Today’s Steam Spring Sale features my absolute favorite game of all time - here's when the sale starts and all the key info

The Steam Spring Sale 2025 event is almost here, promising to offer some great discounts for games, ranging from the biggest AAA blockbusters to hidden gems from independent developers. Regardless of what kind of games you like to play, there's likely to be some significant savings for you to pick up, so you'll want to know exactly where the sale goes live in your time zone.In terms of what to expect from the Steam Spring Sale 2025 event, well, I'm hoping for some discounts for some games I miss...

TechRadar • 24th February 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds review: a hyper-evolved offering that’s all killer, no filler

Monster Hunter Wilds is a bold and bustling continuation of its predecessor’s approach to streamlining the once-niche series. By stripping away some of the more frustrating elements of the past, and focusing on getting players into hunts as quickly as possible, Monster Hunter Wilds has the potential to launch the series to new heights. Aside from some head-scratching omissions, Monster Hunter Wilds is a collection of the greatest hits from past games, one that finally delivers on the promise of...

TechRadar • 24th January 2025

Marvel Rivals ranks in order and Competitive Mode explained

Marvel Rivals ranks let you slowly progress against harder and harder teams, with rewards associated with reaching certain thresholds. Getting into the upper ranks is no easy feat, as the rules change slightly as you climb, including one that lets you and your team choose a character to ban from play.In terms of Competitive Mode, Marvel Rivals already offers a whole host of rewards for reaching the higher ranks, including an exclusive new skin for Invisible Woman. Challenging yourself as you mov...

TechRadar • 25th December 2024

How to set up a PS5 Pro

Learning how to set up a PS5 Pro will have you enjoying Sony's most powerful console in no time at all. For starters, this is a slightly different console when compared to the base edition, and you'll want to take extra care to ensure you're getting the most out of the new bells and whistles.The PS5 Pro boasts improved ray-tracing, a beefed-up GPU, as well as PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, Sony's proprietary AI-powered upscaler, leading to the best-looking games we've seen this generatio...

TechRadar • 24th December 2024

Marvel Rivals review: more than an Overwatch clone

With 33 Heroes to play as, best-in-class presentation bookending matches, and a free-to-play monetization model, Marvel Rivals is almost too good to be true. There’s balancing issues, and some core problems with the way objectives play out, sure, but given that Marvel Rivals has only just launched, the future is very bright indeed. For now, you’ll be able to jump in and have a blast, whether you’re looking for a competitive challenge or casual fun.Why you can trust TechRadar


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TechRadar • 10th December 2024

Marvel Rivals codes for January 2025 and how to redeem

Marvel Rivals codes can be used to redeem exclusive rewards like costumes and Chromium. Currently, there's a handful of rewards to earn, some of which require you to be playing on a specific platform. Even so, there's likely to be more Marvel Rivals codes in the future, so you'll want to keep up to date with every active code currently live in the game.In terms of Heroes, Marvel Rivals is absolutely full to the brim. There are 33 Heroes to choose from, each having their own play style, abilities...

TechRadar • 11th September 2024

PS5 Pro games list: all of the PS5 Pro enhanced titles confirmed so far

The PS5 Pro games list has now been revealed by Sony - at least in part. In a recent technical presentation, PlayStation 5 Pro was revealed, alongside some glimpses of PS5 Pro-boosted games. We don't have the full list of every game that'll be improved by the new console, but we do know a handful of headline titles that Sony is choosing to showcase pre-launch.As Sony revealed the PS5 Pro, it was made clear that plenty of currently available PS5 games will receive updates to coincide with the lau...

TechRadar • 27th August 2024

Black Ops 6 beta dates and how to get access

The Call of Duty Black Ops 6 beta allows players to jump into the game before launch, giving them a taste of the new weapons and Omnimovement mechanics. The first of the two beta weekends is currently live, and will end on Wednesday (September 4)There are two distinct beta periods, one week apart, with different ways to access each one. If you're looking to play Black Ops 6 as early as possible, you'll need to know the details on the ongoing Early Access period, before the game is opened up to m...

TechRadar • 10th July 2024

Civilization 7 - everything we know so far

Civilization 7 has been officially revealed. At present, we know when the game will come out, as well as some details on gameplay, and a recent trailer.While there's still plenty we don't know about Civilization 7 yet, the franchise's pedigree makes it one of the more exciting upcoming games to watch out for and certainly gives it a good chance at giving the games on our best PC strategy games list a run for their money.Here's everything we know about Civilization 7 so far, including a look at t...

TechRadar • 5th April 2024

Fortnite OG Season 2 release date - here's when to expect the next season

Fortnite OG wowed players when it first returned, offering up retooled versions of various classic seasons, which changed each week. It proved to be a massive hit, with player counts absolutely skyrocketing in the month or so Fortnite OG was live. It's no surprise then, that it's now come back as a permanent fixture, continuing into 2025.Thankfully, the ongoing battle royale title receives regular updates from its developers teasing what's coming, and we do now know that Fortnite OG is going to...

TechRadar • 20th January 2023

Best PS5 games 2025 - top PlayStation 5 titles to play right now

Only the best PS5 games will give you top-tier experiences on Sony's current-gen console. Now that we're into the fourth year of the console, the library is as expansive as ever, offering an enormous range of games to get stuck into, no matter what your go-to types, or favorite things to play are. To help make navigating that enormous library easier, we've distilled our top picks down to this very list, covering all the key beats when looking for awesome PS5 games to play.So whether you're after...

TechRadar • 5th April 2024

When is Fortnite OG coming back?

Fortnite OG wowed players last year, offering up retooled versions of various classic seasons, which changed each week. It proved to be a massive hit, with player counts absolutely skyrocketing in the month or so Fortnite OG was live. But when is OG Fortnite coming back to the game?

Thankfully, the ongoing battle royale title receives regular updates from its developers teasing what's coming, and we do now know that Fortnite OG is indeed scheduled to return. Details are scarce right now, but no

PCGamesN • 25th April 2024

Fallout 4 best weapons and weapons list

What are the best Fallout 4 weapons? If you’re looking for the top weapons, you’ll need to scour the Commonwealth, looting buildings, taking on dangerous legendary enemies, and even uncover a secret or two along the way. You see, Fallout 4 offers up a huge range of weapons for players to try out, and depending on your playstyle, some are simply better than the rest. Fortunately, we’re here to tell you which ones to go after, and some more general tips on making the most of the weapons you alread

TechRadar • 7th March 2024

When is the next Helldivers 2 update?

Helldivers 2 is set to add new major updates every month, in the form of new Warbonds for players to work through. The next one has yet to be fully detailed, though we do know when it's dropping.

Since its launch, Helldivers 2 has proven itself to be one of the best PS5 games to come out on the console. It's also a blast to play with pals, earning it a spot amongst our picks for the best co-op games to play with friends, Now, we get to look ahead to our second big content drop.

Here's when to