Shabana Arif
Shabana is T3's News Editor covering tech and gaming, and has been writing about video games for almost a decade (and playing them since forever). As well as contributing to Tom's Guide, she's had bylines at major gaming sites during her freelance career before settling down at T3, and has podcasts, streaming, and video content under her belt to boot. Outside of work, she also plays video games and should really think about expanding her hobbies.
Latest articles by Shabana Arif
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Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown launches — and it’s free for two months
By Shabana Arif published
Virtua Fighter 5 gets a remake for PS4 and fighting fans will love it.
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Windows 10 update has a super annoying pop-up — here's the fix
By Shabana Arif published
Bing pop-ups in Windows 10 but you can disable them — here's how
![Galaxy S21 Plus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/keAKFEDqpPsqnfZZnGy3D-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy S22 could be a gaming powerhouse — here's why
By Shabana Arif published
Samsung Galaxy S22 is in for a massive upgrade with AMD's RDNA2 tech
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Halo Infinite beta: How to sign up to play before launch
By Shabana Arif published
A Halo Infinite beta is almost certainly coming to PC and Xbox Series X. And you can claim your place in line by signing up for the Halo Insider Program.
![God of War](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GJNfSh3YYBkfYKB6UjpeP-320-80.jpg)
PlayStation games could come to iPhone and Android this year — here's why
By Shabana Arif published
Sony follows Microsoft's lead by bringing its games to mobile
![The Tomorrow War](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Dni9Bdp2xTLZAS6LGSXbvM-320-80.jpg)
The Tomorrow War trailer, release date, cast and latest news
By Shabana Arif published
Chris Pratt stars in The Tomorrow War that skips a theatrical release for an Amazon Prime launch this summer
![galaxy s21 plus vs iphone 12 pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eCs7U5EE49SZczkYSQ4CJW-320-80.jpg)
Samsung calls iPhone 12 a 'downgrade' — you be the judge
By Shabana Arif published
Samsung goes for the jugular with Galaxy S21 ad dissing Apple's iPhone 12
![Battlefield 6 leak](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RSgPUGkB7JjTAz2qAxfyTM-320-80.jpg)
Battlefield 6 trailer leaks reveal actual game footage
By Shabana Arif published
The Battlefield 6 trailer leaks have been combined into one big gif that's as close to the real thing for now.
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PS5 could have an exclusive Final Fantasy game in the works
By Shabana Arif published
Next Final Fantasy might not be what fans expect and could be a PS5 exclusive game.
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PS5 restock help — use these tips to get an edge
By Shabana Arif published
These PS5 restock tips will help increase your chances of scoring a PS5 when restock returns this week.
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Netflix's The Ice Road trailer teases a cool summer blockbuster and an angry Liam Neeson
By Shabana Arif published
Netflix paid the big bucks for The Ice Road and here's your first glimpse.
![PS5 DualSense Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart purple](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n84FRiA3RHqaf8t8YB5Q49-320-80.png)
PS5 DualSense controller looks stunning in unofficial purple and green
By Shabana Arif published
PS5 DualSense concept art shows off Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and Returnal themed controllers
![Galaxy Scroll concept](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LchwhD7GDLtrPbcZqmLYG8-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Roll could emerge next year as the next step in foldable phones
By Shabana Arif published
Samsung trademark spotted for a new addition to the Galaxy Z series — and it's a rollable
![Where to buy Xbox Series X](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Uy8Chuw8oY5jPoc7HyGMKd-320-80.jpg)
Retro gamers rejoice! Xbox Series X has a surprise for you
By Shabana Arif published
Xbox Series X May update bring back a retro background for fans of Microsoft's original games console.
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PS5 review six months later — what it's like for the lucky few
By Shabana Arif published
If you're waiting on those PS5 restocks, take a look at the highs and lows of the console before buying
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WhatsApp is finally getting this handy chat feature
By Tom Pritchard, Shabana Arif published
WhatsApp will soon let you backup chats between iPhones and Android handsets.
![Star wars obi wan kenobi cameo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C3KNugJYqNsDPtgZxmnL7E-320-80.jpg)
Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Ewan McGregor just teased a 'very special' cameo
By Shabana Arif published
Ewan McGregor just raised hopes for a big cameo on the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney Plus series.
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MacBook Air 2021 design could steal the worst iMac 2021 feature
By Shabana Arif published
MacBook Air renders reveal a slew of design changes coming to the laptop
![Battlefield](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RSgPUGkB7JjTAz2qAxfyTM-320-80.jpg)
Battlefield 6 cross platform bombshell is a blow for PS5 and Xbox Series X
By Shabana Arif published
EA confirms that Battlefield 6 is cross platform, which is getting mixed reactions from gamers.
![Gears of War 5 Clayton Carmine](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oYaEknSmDrf9hApN8GxBmD-320-80.png)
Xbox Series X just took a big hit with Gears of Wars 6 release date news
By Shabana Arif published
Gears of War 6 on Xbox Series X won't be launching any time soon according to developer
![Samsung Galaxy Note 20](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HU5q2ErNKmWobswVC7EziN-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Note 21 release isn't happening says leaker
By Shabana Arif published
The 'will they, won't they" Galaxy Note 21 saga continues. And the latest news is "they won't"
![PSVR 2 controllers](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z4dDydxMujMmk27bVKbQTi-320-80.jpg)
PSVR 2 specs leak just revealed killer upgrades for PS5
By Shabana Arif published
PSVR set to feature 4K resolution, eye tracking, haptic feedback, and more.
![Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sK99fqJELkYqKYngjuLjuP-320-80.png)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 revealed from every angle and it looks stunning
By Shabana Arif published
The wait for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is slightly more bearable with this video based on leaked official images.