<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide UK in Gaming ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:11:30 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Valve is 'hard at work' on Steam Deck 2, but Steam Machine and Steam Frame are held hostage by AI gold rush ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/valve-is-hard-at-work-on-steam-deck-2-but-steam-machine-and-steam-frame-are-held-hostage-by-ai-gold-rush 2xyTpn9e7hfsDp6z3WgknR Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:11:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a lifelong gamer, and I can't wait to try the Steam Controller — 3 reasons why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/im-a-lifelong-gamer-and-i-cant-wait-to-try-the-steam-controller-3-reasons-why pbL7GG7gvAyLNzPWKPcT2B Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Controller reviews are in: 'I can’t imagine playing my PC games with anything else' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-review-roundup cWsu7h8zSyN6YEcgvAZodT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:47:40 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:09:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Today's Wordle is wrecking people's streaks — here's why April 27's puzzle is so hard ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/todays-wordle-is-breaking-peoples-streaks-heres-why-april-27s-puzzle-is-so-hard ioXhyrnLwt4qAZkuGUSrWi Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:10:56 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:06:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Secretlab’s more affordable Magnus Evo standing desk for six months and I don’t miss the Magnus Pro’s all-metal desktop ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/home-office/secretlab-magnus-evo-review QFjcpXE6PNBtD74daXEFob Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:56:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Controller price leaked — and I'd start saving now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-price-leaked-online-and-id-start-saving-now Pq2MuRwL9MDp6DsujpLGx9 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:50:04 +0000 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:08:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played Saros for a week and it still didn’t make me a roguelike convert ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/i-played-saros-for-a-week-and-it-still-didnt-make-me-a-roguelike-convert g4YpavoLBJGaqK8B7W3ykZ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Game Pass and Discord tier leaks ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-and-discord-tier-leaks YdFapyocd4eRgBozLFGzG5 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:21:32 +0000 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:49:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ PS5 vs. PS5 Pro: Which console should you buy in 2026? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/ps5-vs-ps5-pro-which-console-should-you-buy-in-2026 YKdYEUcHvUTRM6BUK8U7FW Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:28:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Controller launch imminent as Valve uploads 'secret' unboxing — here's what you need to know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-launch-imminent-as-valve-uploads-secret-unboxing-heres-what-you-need-to-know NyWHzrnyaWhnzkGEugFfKM Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:50:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Saros is everything I wanted from a Returnal sequel — and it fixes its predecessor's biggest problems ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/saros-review Rn3jX2qHdksQ7fngp6wFYJ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Panther Lake handhelds could put AMD on notice, but there’s a big hurdle to overcome ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/panther-lake-handhelds-could-put-amd-on-notice-but-theres-a-big-hurdle-to-overcome EWdyJ5i8UTUKWnccq4TFmZ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Earth Day quiz: how much do you know about sustainability in tech? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/earth-day-quiz-how-much-do-you-know-about-sustainability-in-tech mAnY7PW86FomrKXmhajrpS Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox is giving Game Pass Ultimate a rare price cut — but there's a Call of Duty catch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-is-giving-game-pass-ultimate-a-rare-price-cut-but-theres-a-call-of-duty-catch CjDgzpVb9M52K97rDmKjQ7 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:40:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'People spend too much time talking about the 'Woe is me' risk related to AI' — GTA 6 publisher CEO says AI fears are overstated ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/people-spend-too-much-time-talking-about-the-woe-is-me-risk-related-to-ai-gta-6-publisher-ceo-says-ai-fears-are-overstated ZTxZGPPWR5cYFWWUq9kwoE Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:46:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve played Pragmata on PS5 Pro and Nintendo Switch 2 — and it’s a must-play on both ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/ive-played-pragmata-on-ps5-pro-and-nintendo-switch-2-and-its-a-must-play-on-both iHd8MprxrYe3rT2QKs4wu3 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watch out, AMD — Intel’s Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme handheld chips expected for Computex reveal ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/watch-out-amd-intels-arc-g3-and-arc-g3-extreme-handheld-chips-expected-for-computex-reveal zYY6Jr37iARBEd6kNn96Mc Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:21:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I stress-tested Pragmata’s path tracing — it looks like a dream and Nvidia’s DLSS 4 makes it play like one (provided you use it right) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/i-stress-tested-pragmatas-path-tracing-it-looks-like-a-dream-and-nvidias-dlss-4-makes-it-play-like-one-provided-you-use-it-right qJrXFqfEsTfDMcJSGjTYAZ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:05:43 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:08:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Future Games Show returns this summer with more than 50 games: here's how to watch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/future-games-show Aa4AxHwvBbtZyFSoAWZT8C Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:02:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream gave me the island life Animal Crossing couldn’t — and a reason to play my Switch 2 every day ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/tomodachi-life-living-the-dream-gave-me-the-island-life-animal-crossing-couldnt-and-a-reason-to-play-my-switch-every-day hyh2CdTcKyR4EHCQFRuBLD Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Handheld gaming prices are out of control — 3 models for 2026 I recommend under $700 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/handheld-gaming-prices-are-out-of-control-heres-how-to-find-an-affordable-model-in-2026 K49QRdZrGQCdr3gsX384mS Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pragmata is my favorite surprise game of 2026 — and another GOTY contender from Capcom ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pragmata-review p33YgWeC5tH8VWU4gacwnR Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:23:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nearly a year later, Clair Obscur Expedition 33 still has the best game soundtrack of all time — and hearing it live confirmed it further for me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nearly-a-year-later-clair-obscur-expedition-33-still-has-the-best-game-soundtrack-of-all-time-and-hearing-it-live-confirmed-it-further-for-me oghyVWkgnAXo2Zfu6ZR7Y3 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just played Starfield on PS5 Pro — and the internet is wrong about this sci-fi RPG ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/playstation/i-just-played-starfield-on-ps5-pro-and-the-internet-is-wrong-about-this-sci-fi-rpg UnBzqFhHUeKazuNzo3EyoW Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sony will allegedly launch three PS6 systems, including two consoles and a handheld, claims leaker ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/playstation/sony-will-allegedly-launch-three-ps6-systems-including-two-consoles-and-a-handheld-claims-leaker apYvkQKkyKcBkvZne65tJ6 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:49:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ A controversial design and a flash of spring take center stage in this week’s free online jigsaw puzzles ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/a-controversial-design-and-a-flash-of-spring-take-center-stage-in-this-weeks-free-online-jigsaw-puzzles QgS4oWeQavtA8r8kqpWhJZ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Marathon is a frustrating extraction game that I can't stop playing — here's my verdict after 81 hours on PS5 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/marathon-review eLR9C6n9LLxhTNQGfJgfqU Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:14:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ New PS5 dashboard leaks and it looks like the PS4 in the best possible way ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/playstation/new-ps5-dashboard-leaks-and-it-looks-like-the-ps4-in-the-best-possible-way Dq6Xn3X27R29Qs6fsGZdhh Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:37:49 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:42:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ I upgraded my 7-year-old office chair to a TX3 Solo 360 gaming chair — and I should have done this sooner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/i-upgraded-my-7-year-old-office-chair-to-a-tx3-solo-360-gaming-chair-and-i-should-have-done-this-sooner 3HXZJny4VAnzhNkHuo97cX Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:40:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried Genki’s new Covert Dock 3 and it beats the Switch 2's official dock for one big reason ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/i-tried-genkis-covert-dock-3-with-the-nintendo-switch-2-and-it-beats-the-official-dock-for-one-key-reason UCSJFCdCL59psRRLHyFJrh Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:23:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ I never understood the cozy game hype until I played Pokémon Pokopia — and after 200 hours, I still can't put it down ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-never-understood-the-cozy-game-hype-until-i-played-pokemon-pokopia-and-after-200-hours-i-still-cant-put-it-down Rz3phqoGpLhUAYk8G38JHe Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched my over-ear headphones for the world’s first gaming open earbuds — here’s how it went ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/i-ditched-my-over-ear-headphones-for-the-worlds-first-gaming-open-earbuds-heres-how-it-went x2YqrMbmrSeGkuCT4RFRHH Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Apple, embrace your inner PC nerd with these Microsoft mastery challenges ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/forget-apple-embrace-your-inner-pc-nerd-with-these-microsoft-mastery-challenges jiMdr3wS2nXs33YVwimnAd Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Life is Strange: Reunion is unashamed fan service — and that's exactly why it works ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/life-is-strange-reunion-is-unashamed-fan-service-and-thats-exactly-why-it-works 8NtDqarb5wGLQNDgLWMrcG Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stop doomscrolling — I swapped to this relaxing virtual hobby and my stress levels plummeted ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/stop-doomscrolling-i-swapped-to-this-relaxing-virtual-hobby-and-my-stress-levels-plummeted aM6UwpU8ikMZsZThMqHWMV Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the world’s first open-ear wireless buds for gaming — here’s my verdict on the Asus ROG Cetra Open Wireless ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/asus-rog-cetra-open-wireless-gaming-earbuds-review apYKKAJm7ArSPksdK6JXKa Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:59:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation: It’s not just AI trickery, it’s Nvidia’s cheat code for 4K 240Hz and a true console killer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/i-tested-dlss-4-5-dynamic-multi-frame-generation-its-not-just-ai-trickery-its-nvidias-cheat-code-for-4k-240hz-and-a-true-console-killer 2uCCs58wXozMrjsEGccDym Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've always wanted a PlayStation Portal but with a bigger screen so I tried this mobile controller — and it turned my iPad into a gaming powerhouse ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/ive-always-wanted-a-playstation-portal-but-with-a-bigger-screen-so-i-tried-this-mobile-controller-and-it-turned-my-ipad-into-a-gaming-powerhouse zp62HNqm4uJFBYBwAVaooJ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox 'Triton' leak hints at first major changes under new CEO Asha Sharma ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-triton-leak-hints-at-first-major-changes-under-new-ceo-asha-sharma jwomPMoQPxmv9okkCwuQoR Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:53:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Major Sony PS5 price hike just hit all models — here's what you'll pay now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/playstation/major-sony-ps5-price-hike-just-hit-all-models-heres-what-youll-pay-now T4LxB5SvsdPfkBCpKGdTxV Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:21:17 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:23:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’d given up on iPad gaming until I tried the Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL — now I don’t want to leave the house without it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/razer-kishi-v3-pro-xl-ipad-controller-review DkPZ7tzsTcfVYU26aCP5Cb Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:18:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 review: A good keyboard, but is it worth the ‘big brand’ premium? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/corsair-vanguard-pro-96-review 9ooVFE6hvduJXL3Z36E8X3 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:58:15 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:07:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you beat us at our own game? New Tom’s Guide jigsaw puzzles are a great way to kill time between Wordles ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/toms-guide-jigsaw-puzzles-hardest-difficulty-has-me-stumped 2qJoWqc6gpf9k7skY5pnqR Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:37 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:00:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s new expansion fixes my only gripe with the original — and it’s a blast on Switch 2 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/the-nintendo-switch-2-edition-of-super-mario-bros-wonder-isnt-just-a-visual-masterpiece-its-the-directors-cut-i-didnt-know-i-needed fNM5JSKbjcwdryrChno7xj Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:49:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just saw Take-Two's CEO reveal GTA 6's price — and gamers can rest easy now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/i-just-saw-take-twos-ceo-reveal-gta-6s-price-and-gamers-can-rest-easy-now 2du9BwY7PDvvMj7Hp3k5XG Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:32:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ My Nintendo Switch 2's storage is always full, but this accessory fixes everything — and it's now on sale with $10 off ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/dont-wait-this-samsung-nintendo-switch-2-accessory-doubles-your-consoles-storage-and-its-just-usd44-right-now nrKayYZgSaN7F3FR2dfuCd Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:19:33 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:41:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ How do you play games? Tell us your views for a chance to win a $300 / £250 Amazon voucher! ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/how-do-you-play-games-tell-us-your-views-for-a-chance-to-win-a-usd300-gbp250-amazon-voucher YXwsnwGNZviRuhwfN2Bx3i Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I gave my favorite pocketable mini PC an instant upgrade with this docking station — and now it’s a full-fledged gaming rig ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/i-gave-my-favorite-pocketable-mini-pc-an-instant-upgrade-with-this-docking-station-and-now-its-a-full-fledged-gaming-rig D8QwWurZg5HGEEboJBcSNk Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 just got a huge performance upgrade for Switch 1 games — here’s how to use Handheld Mode Boost ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-just-got-a-huge-performance-upgrade-for-switch-1-games-heres-how-to-use-handheld-mode-boost CSnagnWMPw2UB7PE2DkR54 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just played Crimson Desert on PS5 Pro — here’s how this massive RPG looks and runs on console ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/playstation/i-just-played-crimson-desert-on-ps5-pro-heres-how-this-massive-rpg-looks-and-runs-on-console aGqAoqhzMTi7mZnNnkYS6M Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0000