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Doom: The Dark Ages – Everything we know so far
By Emma-Jane Betts last updated
Guide Finally, Doom: The Dark Ages is just around the corner

Gaming desks vs regular desks: which surface should you buy?
By Phil Hayton published
Feature Here are the differences between gaming desks and regular desks to watch out for, including unique features, layouts, and designs.

Assassin's Creed Shadows "has a little bit of Tarantino flavor", but its real secret ingredient is intrigue: "It's almost like you're watching an episode of Shogun"
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Interview Interview | Quentin Tarantino, Ninja Scroll, Shogun and more all contribute towards Assassin's Creed Shadows' unique tone, says realization and cinematic director David Nibbelin

The Best Nintendo Switch games to play in 2025
By Sam Loveridge last updated
Best List Here's the 25 best Switch games to play right now, from

One Google Pixel 9a feature could make it a better gaming phone than most budget mainstream models
By Tabitha Baker published
Hardware With a much larger battery than the competition, the Google Pixel 9a could be one of the best budget options for casual mobile gamers.

Assassin's Creed Shadows is great, but I need feudal Japanese stories to stop cribbing from Kurosawa quite so hard
By Joe Chivers published
Opinion Opinion | Seeking direction

"We have to earn it": Wildgate is a frenzied sci-fi shooter from former Blizzard devs, but this multiplayer isn't riding any coattails
By Eric Van Allen published
Hands-on Hands-on | Wildgate is a PvPvE space oddity from Dreamhaven that impressively blends spaceship combat against rival crews with sci-fi treasure hunting

On The Radar: Assassin's Creed Shadows coverage hub
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Hub On The Radar | The long-awaited Assassin's Creed Shadows is here to turn back the clock, but now our verdict is out we take the time to revel in all the details, from exclusive access to ask Ubisoft Quebec how it came together, to editorial deep dives into the landmark release

The 25 best horror games to play right now
By Leon Hurley last updated
Best List There's no escaping the best horror games, from Resident Evil to Until Dawn

Assassin's Creed Shadows' dual heroes has been an "opportunity" to enhance immersion in the feudal Japan story: "You get a chance to compare their two perspectives on a situation"
By Oscar Taylor-Kent published
Interview Interview | David Nibbelin, Assassin's Creed Shadows' realization and cinematic director, about "emotional flow", balancing Yasuke and Naoe, and putting the series' unique spin on history
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