Kara Phillips

Kara Phillips

Evergreen Writer

Kara is an Evergreen writer at TechRadar Gaming. With a degree in Journalism and a passion for the weird and wonderful, she's spent the last few years as a freelance video game journalist, with bylines at NintendoLife, Attack of the Fanboy, Prima Games, and sister publication, GamesRadar+. Outside of gaming, you'll find her re-watching Gilmore Girls or trying to cram yet another collectible onto a shelf that desperately needs some organizing.

Articles by: Kara Phillips

Steam Next Fest 2024

All the Steam Next Fest 2024 demos you should be checking out

By Rhys Wood published

Steam Next Fest 2024 is happening now, with tons of demos of upcoming games. These are our favorites.

The Finals

The Finals has pulled the Dead Go Boom event but will bring it back after a re-work

By Kara Phillips published

The Finals has disabled its most hated event due to it being too hard on melee players.

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1

Disney and Epic Games are collaborating to create an entertainment universe connected to Fortnite

By Kara Phillips published

Disney and Epic Games have come together with plans for new games and an entertainment universe for Fortnite.

Tekken 8

Tekken 8 ranked match data is being investigated after reports of players cheating

By Kara Phillips published

Players in the top ranks of Tekken 8 are being investigated for cheating following multiple in-game reports.

Arizona Sunshine 2

Best VR Zombie games - sink your teeth into these

By Kara Phillips last updated

Our picks for the best zombie VR games put you at the forefront of the action - are you brave enough to make it out alive?

Luigi and Polterpup in Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon best nintendo 3DS games

Best Nintendo 3DS games: the most essential 3DS releases

By Kara Phillips last updated

Updated The Nintendo 3DS is starting to show its age, but that doesn't mean it doesn't still house an array of must-play titles.

Birding Simulator

Birding Simulator could be the birdwatching game I didn't know I needed - if it's still in development

By Kara Phillips published

I picked up birdwatching as a New Year's resolution, but I still want a birdwatching simulator to play from home.

Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel

Konami has announced a new Yu-Gi-Oh digital title, alongside new AI and VR projects

By Kara Phillips published

A new Yu-Gi-Oh digital title is in the works, and AI and VR projects are expected to follow soon.

In-game screenshot of Helldivers 2

Helldivers 2 - everything we know

By Kara Phillips last updated

Helldivers 2 has finally arrived, and we compiled everything there was to know in advance of launch.

Clockwork Revolution in action

Clockwork Revolution - everything we know

By Kara Phillips last updated

Clockwork Revolution is the next game from InXile Entertainment, and there's a lot you should be excited about.

The Last of Us 2 release date, trailers, news and rumors

The Last of Us Part 2 started as an 'open world inspired by Bloodborne' according to co-director

By Kara Phillips published

The co-director of The Last of Us Part 2 has confirmed that the game started with an entirely different approach to the first.

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU

The Tales of Kenzera: ZAU demo has been released early

By Kara Phillips published

A demo for Tales of Kenzera: ZAU has been released a few days early, so you won't have to wait for Monday to play.

Dave the Diver

Dave the Diver will launch on PlayStation in April, and a Godzilla DLC will shortly follow

By Kara Phillips published

Dave the Diver will be coming to PlayStation in April, and its newest DLC starring the King of Monsters will shortly follow.

The Suicide Squad tower over the camera

In-game currency is being offered in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League as a form of compensation

By Kara Phillips published

Owners of the deluxe edition of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League are getting in-game currency following the downtime.

Tekken 8

Tekken 8 - release date, roster everything we know

By Kara Phillips last updated

Tekken 8 has now been released, but it promised a huge amount before it officially launched.

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Celeste is celebrating its sixth anniversary with a free 3D platformer

By Kara Phillips published

The team behind Celeste has released a free 3D platformer to celebrate its sixth anniversary.

Cult of the Lamb

Cult of the Lamb's newest update adds a brand new minigame, and I'm obsessed with it

By Kara Phillips published

I’ve been playing Cult of the Lamb since its launch, and with two free DLCs and no signs of stopping, it’s still fantastic.

Jin and Kazuya during Sonys State of Play 2022

I've never been humbled by a fighting game like Tekken 8 thanks to the final fight in The Dark Awakens

By Kara Phillips published

Tekken 8 isn’t exactly a walk in the park, but you’re bound to be humbled by its story-mode fighters at one point.

The world of The Sims 4 For Rent

One hoodie in The Sims 4 is giving characters anime eyes by accident

By Kara Phillips published

The Sims 4's newest kit has one item that has been giving players huge eyes, but it's being fixed.

Yoshimitsu Tekken 8

Tekken 8 is the best game in the series for newcomers thanks to a host of new game modes

By Kara Phillips published

Tekken is an intimidating series to get stuck into, but Tekken 8 has a range of new features to welcome new players.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

Xbox launches Indie Selects program to bring more attention to smaller budget games

By Kara Phillips published

Xbox has launched an indie-specific collection in the store to bring attention to smaller-budget games.

Palworld screenshot showing sheep creatures with big guns

Palworld has exceeded Counter-Strike 2's concurrent player record, and become the second biggest ever game on Steam

By Kara Phillips published

Palworld has become the second biggest game ever on Steam after beating Counter-Strike 2's concurrent player record.

Tekken 8

Tekken 8 review - all bark, all bite

By Kara Phillips published

Review Tekken 8 is nothing short of a revelation, and it’ll be hard for other fighting games to follow in its footsteps.

Task Force X fights enemies in the distance

The Joker will be a free playable character in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's Season 1

By Kara Phillips published

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will feature The Joker as part of its first season, alongside a Joker-themed environment.

Qomp2

Puzzle platformer qomp2 is scheduled to release in February

By Kara Phillips published

qomp2, an indie that lets you take on the role of the Pong ball, has received a February release date.

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