Resident Evil games in order: Release & story timeline
It's been a big few years for Resident Evil, and with Resident Evil Requiem now the latest game in the series, you may be wondering what order to play the games in. Between mainline games, spin-offs, remakes and more, it's not exactly clear which games fit where into the timeline. When Resident Evil's blocky 3D world and pre-rendered backgrounds first landed on the PlayStation in 1996, we could scarcely have believed how the series would look 30 years later. We're going to take you through a list of all the main releases in the series below, as well as some of the spinoffs, in a bid to help you keep track of the full story timeline. We've tried our best to avoid spoilers, though some are unfortunately unavoidable, so beware! How to play Resident Evil games in story order Our recommended story order for the main Resident Evil games is: Resident Evil 0 Resident Evil Resident Evil 2 Resident Evil 3: Nemesis Resident Evil Survivor (Light-gun game for PS2 and PC only) Resident Evil: Code Veronica Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (Light-gun game for Wii and PS3 only) Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles (Light-gun game Wii and PS3 only) Resident Evil 4 Resident Evil: Revelations Resident Evil 5 Resident Evil: Revelations 2 Resident Evil 6 Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Resident Evil Village <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Resident-Evil-Requiem-PlayStation-5/dp/B0FR45L4H6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NZV1VO7P82OG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JYFBMM9iz6RKZ1_oNfsZW-zrkTOJa2WsDE_8mqI3AP7Lc06mpdJTlqeIJFTbHVhEE4zbUdXyiYo0DZmXquT6huyNrboGsJXaZwhSk8SyfKqiXbdfNQ2MLdm9jIwYa6gVWoV9ybJh7OcWcUD5HpPgft-2s4m83rt-Ga_LtWLukNVOcq01WreJj9AUNvqc5yiOLt9oLio0DbzGW7FYxiapgvKlEFdbtXC8q43shbflBvw.9WK9-JfcmN_nEk3tlPRWvRgnx8IZhVkGDIHdc7VaHME&dib_tag=se&keywords=resident+evil+requiem+ps5&qid=1771846383&sprefix=resident+evil+re%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-1&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1755279" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Resident Evil Requiem View Green Video on the source website Not all of these games have made it onto modern consoles (yet), of course. We've included links to the versions we'd most recommend buying at the moment, taking into account the various remakes that have made this franchise more accessible on modern systems. Just to complicate things further, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis technically takes place before and after the second game. It's pretty much half and half, though, so you could stop at the midway point of Resi 3 and then play through the rest once you have completed the second game. (Or if you can't be bothered to do that, we'd say it's safe to just play 3 after 2, as we've recommended in the list above.) Also, note that the recent remakes of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 do change some elements of those games, expanding some segments as well as adding new ideas (and in some cases, removing old content). You can play the originals or the remakes, depending on your interest in retro gaming, or try both if you want to see absolutely everything. Read more on Resident Evil: Resident Evil 4 remake review - our full verdict Resident Evil 4 remake cast - all actors listed Resident Evil 4 remake chapters - how many levels do you have left? Resident Evil 4 remake weapons - get every gun Resident Evil 4 remake trophies - achievements to unlock Resident Evil 4 remake church puzzle - fix the stained glass window Resident Evil 4 remake grandfather clock puzzle - right time revealed How to watch the Resident Evil movies How did the Resident Evil games impact the Netflix series? Resident Evil games in release date order There is another option, though! To play the Resident Evil games in release date order, so you see the graphics getting better as you go along, follow this chronology below. Where games are still readily available, we've included links to help you collect them. Resident Evil (1996) One of the most iconic games in the horror genre, the original Resident Evil released originally in 1996 may not hold up as well as later entries, but even playing now will give you a good indication of why we all fell in love with it. The game is largely confined to a mansion in Raccoon City, and it is the perfect setting for some tense gameplay and some bone-chilling jump scares. Resident Evil 2 (1998) Raccoon City has fallen in the second game in the franchise, and the mission is to get out of there in one piece, while also learning more about what started the whole mess - and who is helping to cover it up. Resident Evil 2 was a stand-out game at the time, and that is even more the case now with the gorgeous remake available to play (more on that later). Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (1999) Former elite agent Jill Valentine has to escape from a city that has been infected by a virus in the third instalment of the franchise - one that has also been remade from the ground up to look right at home on your current-gen consoles. The action gets dialled up a tad in this one, but it remains a tense and fun game from start to finish as you work to avoid the terrifying Nemesis. Resident Evil Survivor (2000) Resident Evil Survivor is a first-person light gun shooter game and the first major spin-off in the horror franchise. While there is a lot to like about the mysterious story that has you play as an amnesiac working to find out who they are and how they got into the mess they are in, the game is not exactly beloved, with many calling it out for being a cash grab coasting off the Resident Evil name - ouch. Resident Evil Code Veronica (2000) Claire and Chris Redfield have to survive a viral outbreak at a remote prison island in the Southern Ocean and a research facility in Antarctica - so they have their hands full. The game is split between the two leads and it is one that was, at the time, beloved by fans of the series. And it is still worth a play now with a lot of the story and gameplay elements holding up. Resident Evil Gaiden (2001) A rare handheld entry in the franchise, Resident Evil Gaiden was a Game Boy Color title that jumped between a top-down perspective and first-person combat. If you're playing the games in the modern day, this one is pretty skippable, but purists would urge you to seek out a cartridge anyway. Resident Evil Remake (2002) The era of Resident Evil remakes truly began in 2002, with this new spin on the original game. It originally launched on GameCube, and then came to the Wii, before eventually spreading like a virus onto all of the modern consoles (including the Nintendo Switch). If you want to see how this franchise began without having to go all the way back to the 1990s, this is the way to do it, with modernised graphics that blow the original out of the water. Buy the Resident Evil Origins collection from Amazon (for £10.95, it includes the Resident Evil Remake and Resident Evil 0) Resident Evil 0 (2002) Prequel time with Resident Evil 0. Players can switch between a police officer and medic Rebecca Chambers and convicted former Force Reconnaissance Officer Billy Coen as they explore an old Umbrella training facility – and get ready for one of the tougher main games of the series from the earlier days as this was designed with difficulty in mind. Buy the Resident Evil Origins collection from Amazon (for £10.95, it includes Resident Evil 0 and the Resi 1 remake) Resident Evil: Dead Aim (2003) Another light-gun shooter, Dead Aim is a Resident Evil game that most players would skip if they were working through the franchise in order. It originally came out to mixed reviews, and hasn't been revisited with a remake since. Move along, folks. Resident Evil Outbreak (2003) Introducing co-op and online multiplayer to the series, Resident Evil Outbreak is notable on a technical level but not considered a mainline entry in the franchise. Again, you could skip this one. The same goes for its 2004 sequel, Outbreak File 2. Resident Evil 4 (2005) One of the best ones! The Resident Evil 4 remake is now here, but the original is still very much worthy of your time. US government special agent Leon S Kennedy is at the heart of the action (again) when he is sent to rescue the president's daughter from an evil cult in rural Spain. It's a stunning game and one of our favourites in the series, so to say we were excited for the remake is an understatement. Also, we'd recommend the recent VR port - it's a great way to experience this story. Buy Resident Evil 4 remake at Amazon (£45.97), or buy the original (£10.95), or buy the VR port (£19.49) Latest prices Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles (2007) The Umbrella Chronicles is an on-rails shooter game that was made for the Wii before being ported over to the PS3, and it's a spin-off that got a lot of love at the time of release. As the name suggests, the game explores the inner workings of the Umbrella Corporation, taking us through events we have seen in previous games, while also giving us fresh insights along the way. Resident Evil 5 (2009) Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance agents Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar are off to West Africa in the fifth of the mainline games, and this was the first in the series designed for two-player cooperative gameplay. It is a great game, but it is here that the series really went in on the action - making those that turn up for the survival horror elements feel a little hard done by. Buy Resident Evil 5 from Amazon (£10.95) Resident Evil The Darkside Chronicles (2009) Set before the events of Resident Evil 4, The Darkside Chronicles also takes us back to the events of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil - Code: Veronica. Released on the Wii, it was also included on the Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection, the game received some complaints for its controls, but was still generally liked. It does help to have good knowledge of the franchise up to this point though as the story will be muddled if you don't. Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D (2011) Another multiplayer entry here! And another skippable side-entry, to be honest. Still, fans of the Mercenaries mode from Resi 4 were pleased to see the experience expanded into this standalone title. Probably not worth revisiting in the modern day, unless you're really committed. Resident Evil Revelations (2012) Atmosphere and chills are the order of business with this spin-off that looked to bring the fear factor back to the series after the switch to a more action-orientated style of gaming. It seemed to largely do the trick with many praising the tense nature of the experience. The Nintendo 3DS handheld game is set not long after the events of Resident Evil 4. Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (2012) This game sold a lot of copies, even though the reviews weren't very kind to it. The game had a solo campaign and the option of four-player co-op, as well as online connectivity. The story took players back to the initial outbreak, around the same time that Resi 2 and Resi 3 took place. A bit of a side-story, then. Resident Evil 6 (2012) Leon S Kennedy, Chris Redfield, Jake Muller and Ada Wong all take centre stage in the sixth of the major Resident Evil games, and the campaign is split into 4 parts with each at the helm. But that choice did not go down well with a lot of people, and neither did the choice to once again pick action over scares - something that would be rectified in Resident Evil 7. Buy Resident Evil 6 at Amazon (£14.69) Resident Evil Revelations 2 (2015) Claire Redfield is back as the protagonist in this one, and Barry Burton is a playable story character for the first time too in the spin-off title. Claire and others are all captured at a party and whisked away to a deserted island in the Baltic Sea, and things only get worse for them from there. It's a mixed bag of a game to be sure, but one that has enough moments in it to make it worth playing. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (2017) Ethan Winters enters the story for the 7th entry in the main game series, and he is desperately searching for his missing wife in a derelict plantation. Unfortunately for Ethan, an infected family are already living there and they are not set on welcoming him in with open arms. The franchise switched to FPS here, and it also went back to its survival horror roots - ditching a lot of the action that had dominated in recent years. Buy Resident Evil 7 at Amazon (£23) Resident Evil 2 remake (2019) A glorious example of how to rejuvenate your franchise whilst keeping the original fans on-board, the Resident Evil 2 remake captures the tone of the original game whilst expanding certain sections and shifting the gameplay into a more modern action experience. A great place to start your Resident Evil journey, actually, and definitely one you shouldn't skip. Buy Resident Evil 2 remake at Amazon (£20.59) Resident Evil 3 remake (2020) It's not quite as universally beloved as the Resi 2 remake, but the Resi 3 remake is still a really fun action-horror experience with plenty of really scary moments. Again, here in the modern age, it's a great place to jump into the franchise and see what all the fuss is about (without having to make do with ancient graphics and outdated gameplay). Buy Resident Evil 3 remake at Amazon (£17.99) Resident Evil Resistance (2020) Another multiplayer entry that you can skip over, unless you've really got a lot of time on your hands. Launching alongside the Resi 3 remake, this game allowed groups of five to play together — one of you is a horror mastermind laying traps, while the others are your terrified victims. Quite fun, actually! Resident Evil Village (2021) The second-most recent game in the mainline series may have irked some (it was a little lower on the scares than other games in the franchise), but it made up for that with some brilliant monster designs and a story that had us invested from early on. And with it being a more recent entry, you can hear our full thoughts on it by reading our Resident Evil Village review! Buy Resident Evil Village at Amazon (£26.74) Resident Evil Re:Verse (2022) This recent game in the Resident Evil franchise is not one that you really need to write home about, although it is a fun concept. Another multiplayer entry, this one features six-person death matches across an array of familiar locations, where you get to play as a number of iconic characters from the franchise. It sounds fun, but the reviews weren't great, so the search for a perfect Resi multiplayer game continues! Resident Evil 4 Remake (2023) The latest Resident Evil remake came in the form of the ultimate fan favourite, and it's an absolute killer. You can read our review of it, if you've not already played it! The plot is very similar to the original, but there are a few surprises here and there. Buy Resident Evil Re:Verse from Loaded (£30.99) Resident Evil Requiem (2026) The most recent game in the series, Resident Evil Requiem also arrived with some of the biggest hype of any title in the series. Bringing back fan-favourite Leon Kennedy alongside new girl Grace Ashcroft, daughter of Alyssa of Resident Evil Outbreak, it's hardly a surprise that this one has already got plenty of admirers among the fanbase. Buy Resident Evil Requiem from Loaded (£41.99) View Affiliate Playlist on the source website View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. 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Genshin Impact codes: Get free Primogems and Mora in February 2026
All the codes you need for Genshin Impact!
If you're after some Genshin Impact codes, then you're certainly looking in the right place. We've got a ton of codes to net you all sorts of great rewards like Mora, Primogems and much more. It's not just Genshin that we've got codes for, either, as you can check out our pages for other games like Raid: Shadow Legends, Monopoly Go, The Forge, Cookie Run Kingdom, Clash Royale and more. But if it's Genshin Impact codes you want, read on to find the full list of codes that you can redeem in February 2026! What codes are working in Genshin Impact? Here are all of the currently available codes for Genshin Impact: BLINYMOIBLINY – 20K Mora, 3x Hero's Wit, 1x Crepes Suzette, 1x Thunderclap Slash!, 1x Midsommar Torte, 1x Tea Break Pancakes, 2x Teyvat Fried Egg, 1x Long Night Alight (NEW) GS64YTW65O – 30K Mora, 3x Hero's Wit, 5x Mystic Enhancement Ore, 3x Vayuda Turquoise Silver, 3x Teachings of Freedom (NEW) 8BHA0KFRG94K – 60x Primogem, 5x Adventurer's Experience (NEW) JTSHBHPPKUSV – 20x Primogem, 160x Geode of Replication HUEK68JUUI37 – 10K Mora, 10x Adventurer's Experience, 5x Fine Enhancement Ore, 5x Jueyun Chili Chicken, 5x Stir-Fried Fish Noodles 8X73KH58KDHN – 60x Primogem, 5x Adventurer's Experience TSUKINOARIKAE – 2x Hero's Wit, 2x Mystic Enhancement Ore, 5x Moonfall Silver, 20,000x Mora GENSHINGIFT – 50x Primogem, 3x Hero's Wit How to use codes in Genshin Impact To use codes, you need to have set your character up and made your way all the way to Level 10. Once you're there, you are free to use them as you wish! Now just follow these instructions: Open the game up and then select your profile icon in the top left of your screen. Head to settings and then accounts. Click the Redeem button and then tap in the code – hit accept and you are done. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Cookie Run Kingdom codes: Full list of CRK codes for March 2026
All the codes you need for Cookie Run Kingdom!
After celebrating its 5th anniversary in February, Cookie Run Kingdom has a new bunch of codes for you to use in March. These CRK codes will get you some free Crystals, Cookie Cutters, Rainbow Cubes, and more, and all you need to do is copy and paste them! If it's codes you want, then be sure to check out some of our other pages for games like Raid: Shadow Legends, Monopoly Go, The Forge, Blox Fruits, Clash Royale and more. Back to CRK, here's the full list of Cookie Run Kingdom codes you can use right now. Cookie Run Kingdom codes: Full list of CRK codes for March 2026 Here is the full list of currently available Cookie Run Kingdom codes: Active codes BACK2BASICS2026 – 3,000x Crystals, 1,500x Rainbow Cubes, 1,000x Choco Chalks CRKINTAIWAN2026 – 100x Juicy Stamina Jellies, 50x Radiant Beascuit Dough, 1x Skill Powder Concentrate Lv.80, 1x Star Jelly Concentrate Lv.80, 1x Butter Amber CRKINTAIPEI2026 – 3,000x Crystals, 1,500x Rainbow Cubes, 50x Radiant Beascuit Dough, 5x Fateful Cookie Cutters, 1x Butter Amber COOKIERUNXIDUS – 500x Crystals Expired codes TRENDYCOOKIESYT THANX300MPLAYERS WICKERFORGOODCRK YOUAREOURKINGDOM HOTY2025 UPDATEOFTHEYEAR LIVETABLEREADSSK SPECIALONAIR MISSEARTHBREAD25 COOKINGRUNCOOKIE FIVEHUNDREDGRATS VALIVETABLEREAD CRKCOOLSUMMER CKXBCMINIGAME CKBEASTUSCCESS05 KINGDOM1MILLION FIVEHUNDREDINSTA SUNNYLIUCOUPON4U 3HUNDREDKDISCORD IHWANPRESENT2504 AKMUDADADADADADA CREMEDELACREME25 100KSUBSCOOKIETH CRK4THANNIVERSARYEIT CRK4THANNIVERSARYDEC CRK4THANNIVERSARYOF CRK4THANNIVERSARYOW CRK4THANNIVERSARYSH PONPONLINKINGDOM COOKIERUNFUNTRIP HYROOLINKINGDOM KINGDOMLIVE2412 HUSBANDOFTHEYEAR FIVEHUNDREDTWEET ONEHUNDREDHOORAY KINGDOMLIVE2409 NDRUNNERCOMBO441 MYCOOKIECHIMCHAK HAPPYDISCORDBDAY COOKIERUNBRAVE15 UPDATEFIRSTCREAM LOVEWITCHSCASTLE MISSEARTHBREAD24 CRK3RDANNIVERSARYT CRK3RDANNIVERSARYAS CRK3RDANNIVERSARYBE FROMKINGDOMWITHLOVE INCRK3RDANNIVERSARY CRK3RDANNIVERSARYST WELCOMETOBEASTYEAST CRK3RDANNIVERSARYA CRK3RDANNIVERSARYYE GOOGLEPLAY2023 CRKINDONESIA BEWAREOFTHEMERGELCS CRKALWAYSLOVEYOU CRK2NDBIRTHDAY1 CRK2NDBIRTHDAY2 CRK2NDBIRTHDAY3 CRK2NDBIRTHDAY4 CRK2NDBIRTHDAY5 CRK2NDBIRTHDAY6 CRK2NDBIRTHDAY7 HAPPY5THANNIVERSARY CRK5THANNIVERSARYH CRK5THANNIVERSARYC CRK5THANNIVERSARYT CRK5thANNIVERSARYI CRK5THANNIVERSARYW CRKANIMEIMPULSE2026 CRKTWILIGHTLIVE KINGDOMSTAR2026 How to use codes in Cookie Run Kingdom Happily, using a code in Cookie Run Kingdom couldn't be simpler and all you need to do is follow a few easy steps. First, head to the menu button in the top right of the screen Now click 'Info', and next is 'Settings' After that, make your way to the DevPlay Coupon Page Enter your player ID Now enter the codes And that's it – job done. When you next check the game's Mailbox it should be full of all your shiny rewards. If it isn't, just restart the game and you'll be good to go. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Emerald cheats: Full list of codes and how to use them
If you gotta catch 'em all, you may as well cheat while you do it.
It's been more than 20 years since Pokémon Emerald first graced us with its presence, so you're probably safe to use some cheats to complete that pesky Pokédex by now. The series has come a long way since Generation 3, and you certainly won't have to catch anywhere near as many Pokémon as you'll find these days, whether that's in Pokémon Go, Legends: Z-A or even the anime. And with Generation 10 still under wraps, why not jump back to a simpler time? These cheats will let you do anything from spawning infinite Master Balls and Rare Candies to completing your Pokédex and even unlocking event exclusive Pokémon like Mew and Deoxys. So, if that all sounds good to you, let's take a look at the full list of Pokémon Emerald cheats and how to use them. How to cheat in Pokémon Emerald If you have the GameShark or Action Replay accessory, then you will be pleased to know that inputting cheats is as simple as tapping in a code, and there are a lot of Pokémon Emerald cheat codes out there to use. Some of them require a master code to be used first. The master codes for Pokémon Emerald are: D8BAE4D9 4864DCE5 A86CDBA5 19BA49B3 Type that master code in using your Gameshark or Action Replay, and you should then be able to enter a number of cheats – we've got a list of great codes further down this page. On the other hand, if you are playing using the Visual Boy Advance emulator, follow these steps to cheat in Pokémon Emerald: First, open up the VBA emulator. Now select File, then Open and now choose the Pokémon Emerald ROM. Select Cheats and then Cheat list from the VBA menu. Select Gameshark. Enter your codes of choice Select OK twice and you will be back in the game. List of Pokémon Emerald cheats Here are some of the top Pokémon Emerald cheat codes via Game Shark/Action Replay to use in the game if you want things like infinite money or the chance to never miss when in a battle. Note that some of these codes include multiple lines of code, and they may not work every time! Complete the Pokédex CBDAAE69 BFD58B4D D03454A1 533A3DB3 7FD9EC4A BD5C4B38 8F76DA15 170C64A2 B94C6BE1 DF983606 1585FC0E 4912436A DF983606 1585 Reckon you're a Pokémon master? Pit your wits against our Pokémon quiz below! View Riddle on the source website Maxing out your statistics Use these codes to increase your Pokémon’s stats to maximum: Max HP 35A039FD B90C0C5B Max attack 973FBE3F EDC8200D Max defense 979050AE 6F56B497 Max SP attack E9B89F9D C73B5749 Max SP defense DBC9F375 30D76D78 Max speed 35B2E18D FC573426 Pokémon Emerald Item Codes These codes will get you all the different items you’ll need in Emerald. Use this code, 82005274 0 and then add one of the numbers on the end: Master Ball- 001 Ultra Ball - 002 Great Ball - 003 Poke Ball - 004 Safari Ball - 005 Net Ball - 006 Dive Ball - 007 Nest Ball - 008 Repeat Ball - 009 Timer Ball - 00A Luxury Ball - 00B Premier Ball - 00C Potion - 00D Antidote - 00E Burn Heal - 00F Ice Heal - 010 Awakening - 011 Paralyz heal - 012 Full Restore - 013 Max Potion - 014 Hyper Potion - 015 Super Potion - 016 Full Heal - 017 Revive - 018 Max Revive - 019 Fresh Water - 01A Soda Pop - 01B Lemonade - 01C MooMoo Milk - 01D Energy Powder - 01E Energy Root - 01F Heal Powder - 020 Revival Herb - 021 Ether - 022 Max Ether - 023 Elixir - 024 Max Elixir - 025 Lava Cookie - 026 Blue Flute - 027 Yellow Flute - 028 Red Flute - 029 Black Flute - 02A White Flute - 02B Berry Juice - 02C Sacred Ash - 02D Shoal Salt - 02E Shoal Shell - 02F Red Shard - 030 Blue Shard - 031 Yellow Shard - 032 Green Shard -033 HR Up - 03F Protein - 040 Iron - 041 Carbos - 042 Calcium - 043 Rare Candy - 044 PP Up - 045 Zinc - 046 PP Max - 047 Guard Spec -049 Dire Hit - 04A X Attack - 04B X Defend - 04C X Speed - 04D X Accuracy -04E X Special - 04F Poke Doll - 050 Fluffy Tail - 051 Fire Stone - 053 Max Repel - 054 Escape Rope - 055 Repel - 056 Sun Stone - 05D Moon Stone - 05E Fire Stone- 05F Thunder Stone - 060 Water Stone - 061 Leaf Stone - 062 Tiny Mushroom - 067 Big Mushroom - 068 Pearl - 06A Big Pearl - 06B Stardust - 06C Star Piece - 06D Nugget - 06E Heart Scale- 06F Orange Mail - 079 Harbor Mail - 07A Glitter Mail - 07B Mech Mail - 07C Wood Mail - 07D Wave Mail - 07E Bead Mail - 07F Shadow Mail - 080 Tropic Mail- 081 Dream Mail - 082 Fab Mail - 083 Retro Mail - 084 Nature Modifier codes For these, use the code 6658C989 89518A0F and then add the below on the end: Hardy - 217A1A8B E666BC3F Lonely - CD72C719 F2831689 Brave - EB200815 63938154 Adamant - C8CE1977 779F1AA5 Naughty - 2AC59EBF 40C4F367 Bold- 5E7363AA 5D262877 Docile - 2C707820 9C67A3F0 Relaxed - 471AA96A 79ECA891 Impish - 4F71D6E0 699827D5 Lax = 2717EE59 7564BC55 Timid - 71296D0B D469AD70 Hasty - A79D2EF2 F82F5AF7 Serious - A8510C52 65C50481 Jolly - 5769723D 1DA05C56 Naive - ED5B105D B88A30D8 Modest - CA12F7A9 56873493 Mild - 31D9195E 5DF03DCE Quiet - E7EC9FF0 70029AE9 Bashful - 5C43DDAA 02D3FC98 Rash - 24775C3B A15419C7 Calm - D090BDDA 1968867D Gentle - 7B499E06 77185F5C Sassy - EBA4E60F F5F19690 Careful - 5BFE17AB A5DC524C Quirky - ADF48A64 04D2988F Warp codes Use these codes to warp around Emerald’s region. To use a warp code, you will need to activate the master code first. Tap in the code and then walk through a door and you will be sent to the location - just turn it off, else you will find yourself looping back to it. Player's House- 6266061B C8C9D80F Elite Four Sidney- 6178C413 3E2FF736 Shard Collector's house (Route 124)- CE4225D2 7BDD5C76 Flower House (Route 104) - 41509519 56FA6E47 Old Lady Rest Stop (Route 111) - A6DF8006 B219CFD6 Ever Grande City- 16830A6F EEFE51C8 Southern Island - F0EC26B8 31EC5657 Petalburg City- 734D21AC ABA1D48F Slateport City - 4CF78722 99D85A9F Mauville City - B49EB935 5B46BF8B Ever Grande City - 16830A6F EEFE51C8 Southern Island - F0EC26B8 31EC5657 Petalburg City - 734D21AC ABA1D48F Slateport City - 4CF78722 99D85A9F Mauville City - B49EB935 5B46BF8B Rustboro City - 93DF5785 8CD8CE27 Fortree City - B6D1DB88 5987C390 Lilycove City - EF6C4684 7B994DBB Mossdeep City - 872D5923 BC0EB4CF Sootopolis City - 1DE2E5F2 55690815 Ever Grande City - 16830A6F EEFE51C8 Littleroot Town- F89BD08B ED8D449E Oldale Town - 8F7BB880 613514DE Dewford Town - 26FE9036 CFBAF75B Lavaridge Town - 05DF8009 6EB6EEA8 Fallarbor Town - 7F7F34B1 DC5CFBD6 Verdanturf Town - 453A42B4 BE47C4F9 Pacifidlog Town - 9697749C BF836364 Hall of Fame - CE3EF9E9 3C41A95C Safari Zone 28C0A6F2 8513BE9A Meteor Falls - 8B15AE7E 9AAD3F68 Rusturf Tunnel3A - CDD41E AD84C3F9 Sootopolis City - 2AD334DD 7DC12C96 Desert Ruins - 5CEE6819 2848B620 Granite Cave - E7195B55 A78FB01D Seafloor Cavern - E9948A36 18A43F4A Cave of Origin - F94D9C59 8E44B1FD Victory Road - 29A1BB9F 7597347F Victory Road - 29A1BB9F 7597347F Shoal Cave - 5A82DDA5 3EE48807 New Mauville - 7F9CEE84 60922F8D Abandoned Ship - 16EBB0DB E1C1C203 Island Cave - F8A26E0B EACA612A Ancient Tomb - 23BB6E2D 5625207C Aqua Hideout - 0E2A9416 7BEA4915 Sky Pillar Entrance - C4338331 146F9E5C Top of Sky Pillar - 37A21411 E441F3EA Magma Hideout - 9AA83A82 81BEF3E1 Desert Underpass - A74FB133 AAC2ACE1 Artisan Cave - 7DC043F4 06E4B479 Southern Island - F0EC26B8 31EC5657 Battle Frontier - 4D2A5A81 4E69A107 Faraway Island - 8DEB234A 4C8DC5EC Birth Island - 4A99A22B 58284D2D Navel Rock - 842CB8A9 7F8B0149 Read more on Pokémon: Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Pokémon Platinum Cheats - more codes Pokémon games in order - where to start Some extra useful cheats Below is a list of miscellaneous cheats that might make your Emerald experience just a tad easier. 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Is Roblox down? How to check Roblox server status
All you need to know about checking whether Roblox is facing issues.
As one of the biggest games in the world, it's quite a big deal when Roblox is down. If you're trying to log into the game now, and finding that you're not able to connect to the servers, you might be wondering yourself if Roblox is down or not. With hit games like Steal a Brainrot, Grow a Garden and more, Roblox truly has never been bigger, and with customisations like image IDs and music codes, you can enjoy it any way you want to. But is Roblox down right now? Here's what you need to know. Is Roblox down? Yes, Roblox is currently down for some players, with the developers officially announcing that there is an "active incident" causing trouble on the servers. The official Roblox website says that there is a service disruption causing players to be unable to access the site. The impacted locations are listed as: Website, Mobile App, Xbox App, Games, Studio, Asset Delivery, Data Store, Game Join, Avatar, Dashboard, Talent, Documentation, Forum, Marketplace. So pretty much everything! At the time of writing, Roblox is currently investigating the issue. Keep checking back, then, and you should hopefully be able to get back on Roblox soon. Some players may already have it back, but the incident is still listed as active on the official site. If you're reading this in the future, there are a few ways to tell right off the bat if the Roblox server is down, so if any of the following are happening, you can be fairly certain that the problem is on their side, not yours. Lags and delays will be common and you may find that you are booted from a game lobby seemingly for no reason. Applications may behave erratically or they may not function at all. Games can be impossible to join. How to check Roblox server status If you have the above occurring and you want to check the Roblox server status to be sure that is where the issue lies, then just head over to the Roblox servers page, which will give you all the information you need to know. You'll see different sections here relating to different parts of Roblox and, despite the ton of information it has there, it doesn't feel overwhelming at all and it is simple to use – we love simple! If you're wondering if any other Roblox users are having the same issues as you, you could also check the Roblox page on Down Detector – that's a community-led site where users can log issues, so you should be able to see if there is a big flare-up of problems at the moment. Hopefully there isn't! Read more on Roblox: Roblox Studio explained - how to make a Roblox game Best Roblox games - 15 top experiences How to make clothes on Roblox Roblox download - how to get latest version Roblox gift card - where to buy & how to redeem Roblox login - create account and recover password Roblox Promo Codes - the latest freebies Roblox voice chat explained Best scary games on Roblox Roblox parents’ guide - is it safe? Roblox slang explained Best Roblox gifts - top merch to buy Roblox image ID - 100 listed! Subscribe to our free gaming newsletter for all the latest intel. Looking for something to watch? Check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Nikita Kuzmin? Meet Strictly Come Dancing 2025 professional dancer with Amber Davies
All you need to know about the Strictly pro ahead of this weekend's final.
Nikita Kuzmin has made it all the way to the Grand Finale for the second time in his Strictly Come Dancing career with celebrity partner and West End actress Amber Davies. This weekend the finalists will perform three exceptional routines; audiences can expect the return of the Showdance, as well as an additional two performances that the judges and the contestants themselves have picked out to perform from their time on the show. The dancer joined the Strictly ballroom in 2021 and has had constant show-stopping routines in the 2025 competition, but what else is there to know about him? Read on for everything you need to know about Nikita Kuzmin ahead of this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing final. Nikita Kuzmin - key facts Age: 27 Job: Professional dancer and choreographer From: Kyiv, Ukraine Celebrity partner: Amber Davies Who is Nikita Kuzmin? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2024/09/Untitled-design-3-c197084.jpg" width="3000" height="2000" alt="Nikita Kuzmin wears a silver sequin vest and shirt combo tucked into pink trousers. He smiles at the camera and has one tucked into his trouser pocket. He is superimposed onto a pale yellow background with falling multicoloured confetti." title="strictly-nikita-kuzmin" /> Nikita certainly knows his way around the dance floor, having been on Germany's Let's Dance. He is also a six-time Latin and Ballroom National Champion in Italy - so he will undoubtedly know all the right moves to teach Amber Davies in this year's competition. Born in Ukraine and moved to Italy at the age of nine, he began dancing at the young age of four - so was clearly always destined to do it. And, fun fact, dancing must be in the genes, as his sister is a professional dancer on Italy's Dancing with the Stars. He made history in 2023 on Strictly Come Dancing alongside his celebrity partner Layton Williams, as they scored the earliest 10 for a cha-cha ever and then made it all the way to the final. Beyond Strictly, Nikita was on screens in Celebrity Big Brother 2024, which saw him reach the final alongside David Potts and Colson Smith, drawing in a new cohort of fans in the process. How old is Nikita Kuzmin? Nikita is 27 years old. Does Nikita have social media? Yes he does! You can follow him on Instagram via @nikita_kuzmin, on X/Twitter @kuzmin_nikita and @nikita__kuzmin where he posts behind the scenes footage. Who is Nikita paired with on Strictly Come Dancing 2025? Nikita Kuzmin is paired with West End actress Amber Davies on Strictly Come Dancing 2025. What has Nikita said about being on Strictly Come Dancing? Describing Strictly as a "euphoric" experience, Nikita said it is a "privilege" to partake in the show's 20th anniversary. "To be back doing what we love most, being with the guys, reuniting with the crew, and creating these amazing numbers - it's truly the dream job for all of us," he said. "We feel incredibly grateful. I'm in a very fortunate position, and I'm really happy to be back." Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 20th December at 7pm. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What is Kindle Unlimited? UK price and how it works explained
All the books you could want at the click of a button.
If you're an avid book reader, magazine aficionado or a big fan of audiobooks, Amazon's Kindle Unlimited is the subscription service for you, offering an unlimited number of titles and content all under one roof. While for some, the feel of a physical book is an experience that can't - and shouldn't - be replicated, many readers are now fully converted to reading on a Kindle or similar device. There are some undeniable benefits, from the saving of space to the sheer convenience of accessing titles in the Kindle store. With one of these devices in your hands, almost every book you can imagine is yours at the push of a button. Simple to sign up to and available on several different devices (not just a Kindle), Kindle Unlimited grants you access to a huge numbers of books, audiobooks and magazines for one fixed subscription price. So, assuming you're not in the anti-e-reader camp, read on to find out more Kindle Unlimited, including what you get, how it works, and how much it costs. Start your 30-day free trial of Kindle Unlimited at Amazon undefined View Affiliate Playlist on the source website If you're looking for great offers on other Amazon products, don't miss our round-ups of the best Kindle deals, best Kindle Paperwhite cases and Amazon Prime deals. Jump to: What is Kindle Unlimited? How does Kindle Unlimited work? How much does Kindle Unlimited cost? Is Kindle Unlimited included in Amazon Prime? How to get Kindle Unlimited free trial in the UK? What devices does Kindle Unlimited free work with? Is Kindle Unlimited worth it? What is Kindle Unlimited? Kindle Unlimited gives you access to over one million titles, thousands of audiobooks and selected magazine subscriptions on any device. Launched back in 2014, what was once a supplementary service for bookworms is now a booming digital book subscription service. A simple way to think of the service is as Netflix for books. Whereas typically you'll make a one-off payment for a book in the Kindle store, the Unlimited service gives you temporary custodianship of selected titles - and you don't even need a Kindle. More on that in a bit. Choose from all-time classic titles such as Harry Potter, hotly anticipated new releases including the number one Sunday Times best-seller Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, or gripping murder mysteries like A Long Time Dead and The Bag of Secrets. There's really something for everyone and every taste, with all sorts of genres covered - romance, history, humour, sci-fi, travel, self-help and counselling, the list goes on. Start your 30-day free trial of Kindle Unlimited at Amazon Get two months of Kindle Unlimited for 99p a month at Amazon If you're in the market for a tablet, take a look at our Kindle Scribe vs reMarkable 2 guide. How does Kindle Unlimited work? The sign-up process is all very simple via the Kindle Unlimited webpage - you might argue that Amazon is making it as easy for you as possible. All you need to do is sign up to the monthly fee (you can cancel at any time) and the books will be ready for you! You just choose a title, click download, and within seconds it's there to read on any device. Speaking of devices, like we said, a Kindle isn't actually essential to take advantage of Kindle Unlimited. If you head to the app store on your phone, tablet or other device of choice, you can download the Kindle App. Through this, you can both download and view titles - or else, titles that you've downloaded from your browser will appear here. We're not just Kindle-crazy at RadioTimes.com - we also regularly review the latest tech products, including Amazon's hugely popular Echo range. To stay up to speed with our latest reviews, news and deals, you can sign up to our newsletter below. Looking for some fantastic Amazon Prime deals? Take a look at this Amazon Music Unlimited deal,Prime Gaming and Prime Video deal. How much does Kindle Unlimited cost? Kindle Unlimited typically costs £9.49 a month. If you haven't signed up before and want to try it out, there's a 30-day free trial. Subscription will then renew at £9.49 per month afterwards, unless cancelled. Discounts also occur with Audible, its corresponding audiobook service. To find out more, head to our how does Audible work explainer. To see whether Kindle Unlimited is currently on offer, you can head to the sign up page at Amazon. Start your 30-day free trial of Kindle Unlimited at Amazon However, for a limited time only, you can save almost £18 on your Kindle Unlimited subscription. You can now get two months of Kindle Unlimited for just 99p a month, before your subscription renews at £9.49 a month. Get two months of Kindle Unlimited for 99p a month at Amazon undefined Is Kindle Unlimited included in Amazon Prime? No, Kindle Unlimited is not included in Amazon Prime membership. A Prime subscription includes many other perks, though, such as same-day and next-day delivery options, access to exclusive deals, and streaming services such as Prime Video and Amazon Music. You can read all about what is included and how much a subscription costs in our handy article on What is Amazon Prime. Kindle Unlimited is a separate subscription service available on Amazon, which means it is not necessary to have a Prime account. And while you can’t get it with Prime, it is included when you buy a Kindle. By purchasing the latest model of the Kindle, you will have access to three months of Kindle Unlimited for absolutely nothing (usually £28.47). Enjoy reading a vast library of e-books, and after three months, your subscription will auto-renew for £9.49 per month. How to get a Kindle Unlimited free trial in the UK? It really could not be simpler. All you need to do to start your Kindle Unlimited free trial, is head to the Kindle Unlimited homepage on Amazon and click on the offer 30-day Free Trial. Your subscription will automatically renew after the 30 days for £9.49 per month until you cancel. You can cancel at any time. Start your 30-day free trial of Kindle Unlimited at Amazon Get two months of Kindle Unlimited for 99p a month at Amazon What devices does Kindle Unlimited work with? Kindle Unlimited works with all Kindle devices, and you can also download titles to your phone, laptop or tablet through the free Kindle app. The Kindle app is available on Android phones and iPhones, iPads, tablets and computers, as well as on Amazon Fire tablets. This means you can read your favourite books and listen to the latest audiobooks anytime, anywhere and super easily. Is Kindle Unlimited worth it? Whether you're a big reader or audiobook listener, Kindle Unlimited will provide you with millions of titles to work your way through, be that a thriller, romance, self-help book or biography. For less than £10 per month, you can have access to its huge library of content of books, audiobooks and magazines, all at one fixed price - which we think is pretty appealing. And if that's not enough, you can also work Kindle Unlimited on a range of devices, so it really is straightforward and convenient to use. For more tech news check out our Technology section where you'll find all the latest tech news, including the best smart TVs. Plus, you can check out the best Amazon Prime deals for this month.
All the Call of Duty games in order - Complete series list
From the Second World War to the future and everywhere else in between, here's how to play the Call of Duty games in release or timeline order.
It's only been 22 years since Call of Duty first launched, but in this time we've been back to WWII and forward to a high-tech future. With new games in the series arriving all the time, CoD has solidified its status as one of, if not the biggest shooter out there. If you're thinking of taking a trip back through CoD history, but don't know which order the games all came out in, we've got you covered. And if you're looking to play them all in timeline order, we've got you covered there, too! Going through all the games will take you around 130 to 170 hours, which is still less time than it would take you to 100% Baldur's Gate 3, so you had better hop to it. Here's a full list of every Call of Duty game in both release date order and story order. How to play the Call of Duty games in release order Of course, the story-following timeline order isn't the only way in which you could play through the Call of Duty games. If you want to play the CoD games in the order they came out, this is the order you'll want to follow: Call of Duty (2003) Call of Duty: United Offensive (2004) Call of Duty: Finest Hour (2004) Call of Duty 2 (2005) Call of Duty 2: Big Red One (2005) Call of Duty 2 (Mobile) (2006) Call of Duty 3 (2006) Call of Duty 2 (Windows Mobile) (2007) Call of Duty: Roads to Victory (2007) Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Nintendo DS) (2007) Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Mobile) (2007) Call of Duty: World at War (2008) Call of Duty: World at War: Final Fronts (2008) Call of Duty: World at War (Nintendo DS) (2008) Call of Duty: World at War (Mobile) (2008) Call of Duty: Zombies (2009) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: Force Recon (2009) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized (2009) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Reflex Edition (2009) Call of Duty: Classic (2009) Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) Call of Duty: Black Ops (Nintendo DS) (2010) Call of Duty: Black Ops Mobile (2010) Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies (2011) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3: Defiance (2011) Call of Duty: Black Ops II (2012) Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified (2012) Call of Duty: Strike Team (2013) Call of Duty Online (2013) Call of Duty: Ghosts (2013) Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (2014) Call of Duty: Heroes (2014) Call of Duty: Black Ops III (2015) Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (2016) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered (2016) Call of Duty: WWII (2017) Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (2018) Call of Duty: Mobile (2019) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) Call of Duty: Warzone (2020) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered (2020) Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (2020) Call of Duty: Vanguard (2021) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022) Call of Duty: Warzone 2 (2022) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (2024) Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (2025) How to play the Call of Duty games in timeline order If you want to play the Call of Duty games in an order that makes some kind of sense, the most coherent timeline to follow is that of real-life history. This isn't a perfect science, because some games span more than one era, but it's still a great way to play through the franchise. With that in mind, check out our recommended Call of Duty timeline order below. Call of Duty: WWII The first game in timeline order is WWII, which was released relatively recently in 2017. When we mentioned that some of these could be shuffled about, well the first entry is a good example of that as the game starts in 1940 - the earliest date in the COD timeline - but then moves on and takes place around 1944 - 1945. So while we have chosen to place it here, you can place it after World at War without it making a huge amount of difference. One advantage of starting here is that you can play zombie mode and wipe out Nazi zombies, which is every bit as fun as it sounds. Call of Duty: Finest Hour This is another game that jumps about in the timeline, but going by its earliest point, we have chosen to place it here. American, British, and Soviet soldiers all take centre stage in this one, which gives us three different campaigns in one game. Also, as a fun fact, this was the first game in the series to be made for consoles and it got a release on the original Xbox and the PlayStation 2. Call of Duty: World at War Kiefer Sutherland leads the voice cast in this World War II-based entry, which remains one of the highlights of the franchise even all these years on. This one is set in Pacific Theatre against the Imperial Japanese, and it is an epic campaign that still holds up to play today. Also, this was the first game to give us zombie mode, a reason in itself to name-check this game as one of the Call of Duty greats. Call of Duty 2 Again, we'll go by the earliest date shown in the game to decide its place, which is 1942. The sequel to the original game, Call of Duty 2 upped the ante and gave us four different lead characters of different nationalities, all with an eye on freeing the world from the evil Nazi regime. Call of Duty Now we go right back to the beginning with the original Call of Duty game that was first released in 2003. You get three different campaigns in this one, with British, Russian and American soldiers leading each one. The stories run from 1942 to 1944, but as with every other game we are going with the earliest date, so 1942 puts it here on our list - just after the game that followed it to keep us all on our toes. Call of Duty 3 Yet another game set in World War 2, this one at least makes it easier to place as it does not span multiple years. So we can pop it here with no aside complicating things. Call of Duty 3 takes place around the events of Operation Cobra, which involved the Allies battling their way out of Normandy. Call of Duty: Big Red One Taking place around 1944, this is a must-play game for fans of the hit mini-series Band of Brothers (if you haven't watched that, do yourself a favour and do so right now) as it features several members of the cast in its voice line up - including Michael Cudlitz and Richard Speight Jr. A real-life Army Infantry Division was called the Big Red One, if you were wondering where the game got its name from. Call of Duty: Vanguard Set near the closing days of World War II's European theatre in 1945, Vanguard's campaign also features numerous flashbacks that take place from 1941 to 1944. It revolves around five different soldier stories across the North Africa Campaign, Eastern Front, Western Front and Pacific War that led to the creation of Task Force One. Call of Duty: Black Ops Onto the hugely successful and popular Black Ops series now and we skip forward quite a few years to the Cold War era, starting in 1961. The story runs through to 1968, so it covers a lot of the decade. You play as Alex Mason who is part of the US black operations unit - or SOG as it is otherwise known. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War The most recent game in the series in terms of release, Cold War is set... well it's set in the Cold War funnily enough! Timing-wise, it is an '80s-centric game and the story involves the "pursuit of the alleged Soviet spy Perseus, whose stated goal is to subvert the United States and tilt the balance of power toward the Soviet Union". Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 One of the "easiest" games to complete on the brutal veteran difficulty, Black Ops 2 is where things get a tad more complicated in terms of when it takes place. This one switches between a 1960s setting like the original Black Ops and also takes place in the future (although 2025 is not as futuristic now). It also features many new additions to the gameplay that would become commonplace in the games set in the future. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 The newest Call of Duty takes place in the '90s as two rogue operatives embark on a mission to replace the deputy director of the CIA. As always, there's plenty of multiplayer action here, but this game also features some of the most daring and experimental missions we've ever seen in a CoD campaign. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) One of the most popular games in the history of Call of Duty, Modern Warfare had a remaster a few years back so you can play it with improved graphics and gameplay - or just stick to the original version which still holds up to play now. This was the first game in the series, in release order, to move away from World War 2 and it came at the right time as this felt like the reinvigoration that the games needed at this point. Timing-wise, it mostly takes place in 2011 (despite coming out in 2007). Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) Following the massive success of the first game in the newly named series, 2009's Modern Warfare 2 did not disappoint when we all got to play it. This was one of the most "action movie"-like games in the franchise with Russians invading the USA and some memorable fights, including an invasion of the White House. Of all the games that Call of Duty has given us, this one is among the most replayable. It's set in 2016, just in case you were wondering. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011) The excellent original Modern Warfare trilogy drew to a close with this game, and it certainly went out in style! Captain Price and Soap MacTavish return for the third story and it wastes little time in picking up exactly where the second game left off. So play these back to back and experience one heck of an adventure. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) The 2019-released Modern Warfare starts with General Barkov’s invasion of Urzikstan in 1999 - but things soon change and the setting moves to 2019 for the rest of the campaign. While technically a reboot, and therefore not strictly part of the continuity of the other Modern Warfare games, this is the only logical place to put the game. Think of it as another timeline like the multiverse. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022) Modern Warfare 2 continues on from its predecessor, picking up a few years later than the original version in 2022. The single-player narrative covers the events of special operations unit Task Force 141 and Mexican Special Forces unit Los Vaqueros as they attempt to track down Hassan Zyani, a known terrorist who is in possession of American-made ballistic missiles. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023) Modern Warfare 3 serves as a direct sequel to Modern Warfare 2 (2022), again following Task Force 141 as they attempt to thwart a global threat. The cast is made up of Captain John Price, Sergeant John "Soap" MacTavish, Lieutenant Simon "Ghost" Riley and Sergeant Kyle "Gaz" Garrick, along with the return of fan favourite villain Vladimir Makarov - who serves as the main antagonist. Call of Duty: Ghosts A coalition of South American nations is the threat to the US this time around, in a game that starts in 2017 and has a story that stretches across to around 2027. And Ghosts has perhaps one of the most bombastic starts to any of the games on this list. Several cities in the southwestern United States are wiped off the map as the story begins, destroyed by a superweapon in space that goes by the mighty name of Odin. After that occurs we skip ahead 10 years to play the rest. A large portion of Black Ops 2 that takes place in 2025 happens here, so if you wanted to move that game to this point in the list then that's certainly a valid choice. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 The most recent release in the series, CoD BO7, is set in 2035, meaning that it slots into the timeline right about here. We won’t say much about the story for fear of spoilers, but expect sci-fi fare that will have you questioning reality itself. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 The Black Ops stories continue, but this time we go further into the future as the game is set in 2043. Researcher Savannah Mason-Meyer takes the lead here and she trains elite soldiers via a virtual simulation to get them ready to deal with a major threat that is on the way. Disappointingly, and controversially, this game does not have a regular single-player campaign and instead focuses on a Specialist HQ training mission, Battle Royale and zombies. These are all good fun, but not having a campaign makes it one that you may want to skip if you are only interested in the single-player experience. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare We jump further ahead in time now to 2054, and it is at this point that things went very futuristic, something that many long-term fans of the series were not overly thrilled about. It is easy to see why - while the series had strayed from being a grounded military game many times before, now we have cloaking, hoverbikes and exoskeletons! It is still a ton of fun though, with some memorable moments - but it's no surprise that it wasn't long before the franchise started looking to the past again. Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 2065 is the setting for Black Ops 3 and the futuristic aspects of the game were really dialled up for this one, further alienating some players who were longing to get back to a more grounded version of the franchise. Military robotics in a dark twisted future is the name of the game here and the story covers five years, finishing in 2070. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare And all this brings us to 2016's Infinite Warfare. The game takes place around 2080 (ish), so the furthest in the future by at least 10 years and you play as Captain Nick Reyes. Reyes is a Tier 1 Special Operations pilot and he leads his forces against the enemy - in space! Earth here is not as we know it and resources are depleting quicker than ever while the solar system is being explored to find replacements. We'll try not to worry that, in the eyes of the developers, we'll all be nearing extinction within 60 years. We'll be sure to update this list when more Call of Duty games are released. Until then, you should find plenty to keep you busy in the franchise... 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How to play the Pokémon games in order: Complete timeline of story and release
The Pokémon series is one of, if not the most, iconic gaming franchises to ever exist, but with so many games, it can be hard to know how to play them, or whether to do so in release or chronological order. Outside of Nintendo's flagship consoles, the franchise is still going strong across the animated series and the mobile game Pokémon Go. But when it comes to Nintendo's own main series games, it can be a struggle to play them all, as many are still trapped on older hardware like the Nintendo DS, and going even further back, the Game Boy series of consoles. So, if you're curious what order the Pokémon games released in, or where the latest entry, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, fits into the chronological story order, let's take a look! Do you have to play the Pokemon games in order? Most of the big titles in the mainline Pokemon RPG games are great standalone games to dive into. But if you want want to start from the beginning, there are two different ways to play in order: by release date or chronologically. Reckon you're already a Pokémon master? Pit your wits against our Pokémon quiz below! View Riddle on the source website Which Pokemon games should I play first? It's best to start with the games that were released first. This way, you'll be gradually introduced to new regions and more cute critters as you go, rather than being absolutely overwhelmed at the start of your journey. Read on for everything you need to know about Pokemon games in order of release. Pokemon games in order of release We've omitted spin-off titles like Pokemon Snap on this list because really you can dip into those whenever you want, and you'll have a nice time without having to worry about the timeline. If it's the main saga of Pokémon that you want to play through, though, below you'll find the best order in which to do it! Pokémon Red, Blue, Green and Yellow (1996) The following games are the first out for the franchise and they were all released for the original Game Boy. One side note here is that Green was only available in Japan - although many have been able to get their hands on the game over the years. Another thing to note is that, unless you're a true completionist, you only really need to play one game from each generation. These are your options to start off with: Pokémon Red Pokémon Blue Pokémon Green Pokémon Yellow Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal (1999) The Game Boy Color was the home for the generation 2 games in the Pokémon series, with the graphics getting a much-needed colourful upgrade. The games released as part of this generation are: Pokémon Gold Pokémon Silver Pokémon Crystal (an enhanced version of Gold and Silver) Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald (2002) Onto Gen 3 now, and these were all games that were released on the Game Boy Advance! Again, the world got a little bit brighter and more colourful, and there were even more new creatures to catch. This is also the generation that first introduced remakes to the mix, with the Game Boy Advance playing host to some new versions of the original generation. Pokémon Ruby Pokémon Sapphire Pokémon Emerald (enhanced version of Ruby and Sapphire) Pokémon LeafGreen (remake of Gen 1's Green) Pokémon FireRed (remake of Gen 1's Red) Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum (2006) Generation 4 moved us into the era of the Nintendo DS - a home for Pokémon games for several years until the 3DS and the current Switch console came along. The games you can play to catch all the gen 4 Pokémon are as follows - and remakes of Diamond and Pearl are meant to be coming to the Switch later in 2021. Pokémon Diamond Pokémon Pearl Pokémon Platinum (enhanced version of Diamond and Pearl) Pokémon HeartGold (remake of Gen 2's Gold) Pokémon SoulSilver (remake of Gen 2's Silver) Pokémon Black and White (2010) The Unova region was the go-to destination for generation 5 of Pokémon and once again the games that came out for it were released exclusively for the Nintendo DS. Interestingly, this generation went down the route of giving itself a hasty brace of sequels, rather than remaking any old generations. Pokémon Black Pokémon White Pokémon Black 2 Pokémon White 2 Pokémon X and Y (2013) Welcome to the world of 3DS! The evolution of the last Nintendo console gave us more Pokémon games and this time they were from the sixth generation! The games that were part of gen 6 were: Pokémon X Pokémon Y Pokémon Omega Ruby (remake of Gen 3's Ruby) Pokémon Alpha Sapphire (remake of Gen 3's Sapphire) Pokémon Sun and Moon (2016) Generation 7 was a transition period for gaming on the Nintendo as the 3DS was phased out and the revolutionary Nintendo Switch took its place from the Let's Go games onwards! The Gen 7 games are: Pokémon Sun Pokémon Moon Pokémon Ultra Sun (enhanced version of Sun) Pokémon Ultra Moon (enhanced version of Moon) Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu! (remake of Gen 1's Yellow) Pokémon Let's Go Eevee! (remake of Gen 1's Yellow) Buy Let's Go Pokemon at Amazon Pokémon Sword and Shield (2019) Welcome to the present day and generation 8, with the Nintendo Switch playing host to a whole new generation of Pokémon experiences, channelling The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to give us larger environments than ever! Pokémon Sword Pokémon Shield Sword and Shield's Isle of Armour DLC Sword and Shield's Crown Tundra DLC Buy Pokemon Sword and Shield at Amazon Sword and Shield and its DLC are Nintendo Switch exclusives and the last of the mainline games to be released so far. But with Pokémon, remarkably, not showing any signs of slowing down, look for more to come along before too long. Pokémon Legends: Arceus (2022) Set in the picturesque Hisui region, Pokémon Legends: Arceus turned the clock back to the past, where your Pokédex is but a notepad and paper. Continuing on as part of Gen 8, players must find all Pokémon after instruction from none other than Arceus. Things are complicated, however, by spacetime rifts that cause powerful Noble Pokémon to appear. Buy Pokémon Legends: Arceus at Amazon Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (2022) Stepping away from the usual Japanese-inspired locales such as Kanto, Johto or Hisui, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet takes place in Paldea, a volcanic region modelled after the Iberian Peninsula, featuring all-new Gen 9 Pokémon to boot. In Paldea, a mysterious effect known as the Terastal phenomenon causes Pokémon to temporarily appear like precious stones and with new abilities. Mysteriously, ancient and otherworldly Pokémon such as Koraidon and Miraidon have begun to appear, as well. You as the player have just moved to this strange land, whose secrets begin to unravel as you explore the phenomenon. Buy Pokémon Scarlet at Amazon Buy Pokémon Violet at Amazon Pokémon Legends: Z-A The second game in the Legends series, Pokémon Legends: Z-A brings us back to the Kalos region of Pokémon X and Y, taking place entirely in the metropolis of Lumiose City. Potentially the last game of Generation 9, Z-A sees players training their Pokémon to conquer the Battle Zone, a nightly competition between the city's trainers. As you progress from Rank Z to A, defeating scores of spontaneously appearing Mega Pokémon, your aim is to earn yourself a wish by reaching the very pinnacle of the Battle Zone's challenges. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pok%C3%A9mon-Legends-Z-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B0FBMC37JM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=22ZSS8P5SVZS7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Lg8j8-AnpFv-mj9qRNw8m07G7hUNSrN-iBIxHpHqhOU69QMmk_GIAaNnDNwNabjtFFGnSUklhEJO6AmsePU-gCXe6pZ7HeXftr0xZYED-odyU7LT4tdMc7fqPPsy3eQgtdG_acbdBLlhZ1E97UsOpZm6zQk6Cp81Uo7v7stLrwLpzljvWdCTutZ402RSbmSHLjKYQpXm4Xcv8Gy2JswpUdWhRSEVHwUcbrkN1ig5Ldg.e8gyhzaWcY2WuSf-qZe210zRLShkYJzM0i1fgIrMceA&dib_tag=se&keywords=pokemon+legends+z-a&qid=1760630737&sprefix=pokemon+legends+z-a%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-3&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1163567" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Buy Pokémon Legends: Z-A at Amazon How to play Pokemon games in chronological story order If you want to attempt to follow the convoluted chronological timeline, here are all of the mainline Pokemon games in chronological story-based order: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow (or remakes) Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald (or remakes) Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal (or remakes) Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum (or remakes) Pokémon Black and White Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Pokémon X and Y Pokémon Legends: Z-A Pokémon Sun and Moon Pokémon Sword and Shield Pokémon Scarlet and Violet If you missed the video at the top of this page, you can also check it out below! 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When is the Skate 4 release date? Early access news
Here's when you can get your skates on again!
Move over Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, it's the Skate girlies' time to shine, as Skate 4 is set to release into early access imminently! 15 whole years on from the release of the iconic and janky Skate 3, the series is back with a new instalment, or skate. as it's been simply dubbed. Bringing the masses back to the game, and introducing a whole new world to skate known as San Vansterdam, developer Full Studio (set up by the original Skate developers no less) has been hard at work replicating that Skate magic. So, with a series of playtests having now concluded, when is the Skate 4 release date and what time will it launch? When is the Skate 4 release date? Skate 4 releases into early access on Tuesday 16th September 2025. As for a full release, we're still none the wiser, as EA is yet to confirm an official date, nor really give us much indication of how long early access could last. On the game's Steam page, the developers write the following: "We don't have a fixed timeline to officially exit Early Access, as the game will evolve, grow and improve based on player feedback. However, we expect to move towards a 'full' release approximately a year out from the start of Early Access but we don't know for certain at this time." Whether that means a full release in a year's time, or having an idea of when the full release will be in a year's time, we'll just have to wait and see! Playtesting for the game has been routinely taking place all throughout 2025, and with players already loving their time in San Vansterdam, we're excited to see how the game progresses in early access. View oEmbed on the source website What time does Skate 4 release in the UK? Skate 4 launches at 5pm BST on 16th September 2025. It's a simultaneous global release, so if you're wondering what that time corresponds to in your time zone, here's a few comparisons: US West Coast (PDT) - 10am US East Coast (EDT) - 1pm Brazil East Coast (BRT) - 2pm Central Europe (CEST) - 6pm Japan (JST) - 2am, 17th September Australia East Coast (AEST) - 4am, 17th September New Zealand (NZST) - 6am, 17th September Can I pre-order Skate 4? Not only have pre-orders not begun for Skate 4, but they never will! EA has confirmed that Skate 4 will be completely free, both from the start of early access and when the game fully releases. What platforms can you get Skate 4 on? Skate 4 will be available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, EA has confirmed. Work is also under way on a mobile version, too, but there's no word yet on a Nintendo Switch release. View Green Video on the source website Skate 4 gameplay You can see some very early gameplay footage of Skate 4 in the trailer at the bottom of this page! As it shows, the game looks colourful and chaotic, as well as being a whole lot of fun. It is, of course, a freewheeling skateboarding game that will take a fair amount of practice to master! It's always worth keeping an eye on the official EA website for the latest Skate news and updates. Is there a trailer for Skate 4? There is indeed a trailer for Skate 4. Take a look at the 'Still working on it' promo video below, and it should hype you up nicely while you wait for the Skate 4 release date to be revealed. View oEmbed on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
All the Love Island winners from 2015 to now
Who has emerged from the villa victorious?
The time has come for the final of Love Island 2025, with four couples in the running to become the next winners of the reality series. Over the last two months, singles have entered the iconic villa and while some have left still single, others have been more lucky in the love department. This year's Islanders have been following in the footsteps of reigning champs Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan, along with a long list of former winners from the summer and winter seasons. As we prepare for another season of Love Island, here's everything you need to know about all the previous Love Island winners, including their current relationship status. Last updated: 4th August 2025 Gabby Allen and Casey O'Gorman – All Stars (2025) Relationship status: Split Gabby and Casey won the latest season of Love Island: All Stars, but three months later they called it quits. The pair released a joint statement via MailOnline, which read: "After much thoughtful consideration, Gabby and Casey have decided to go their separate ways romantically. This decision was mutual, and they both remain on good terms as friends with a shared respect for each other." A representative for Gabby added: "Gabby is grateful for the memories they've created together and wishes Casey nothing but the best as they both move forward on their individual journeys. She's excited for what the future holds and appreciates." Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan - Season 11 (2024) Relationship status: Split Mimii and Josh won Love Island 2024's summer season and became the first Black couple to win in the show's history – however, two months after they won, they announced they had broken up. In an Instagram Story, Mimii said she Josh were "trying to figure it out since leaving the villa but unfortunately things aren't going to work out between us right now". Josh later commented on their split at the Pride of Britain Awards and told The Sun: "Mimii is just as busy as I am. I'm sure she's doing well whatever she is doing. I wish her the best and I hope she continues to thrive." Molly Smith and Tom Clare – All Stars (2024) Relationship status: Still together Molly Smith and Tom Clare were named the first ever winners of the Love Island: All Stars season. The couple took home a whopping £50,000 cash prize, which they split. In the months following their win, Tom officially asked Molly to be his girlfriend and they are still going strong! From going on holidays to moving in together, the couple are proving Love Island does work! Sammy Root and Jess Harding – Season 10 (2023) Relationship status: Split It sure has been one rollercoaster journey for summer 2023 winners Sammy and Jess. Despite coming in as a bombshell who took out Molly, Ella T and Jess on poolside dates, Sammy and Jess clearly had a spark from their first meeting. But Sammy had a case of wandering eye that saw him and Jess come to fiery blows more than once in the villa. The couple were told they couldn't recouple with one another and newly single, Sammy recoupled with bombshell Mal, while Jess tried things with best friend Mitchel. Despite their differences and turning heads (on Sammy's part), Jess arrived back in to the villa from Casa Amor single and it showed Sammy that he wanted to be with her, rather than Amber. Since then, the pair quickly became the villa's first boyfriend and girlfriend, with Sammy declaring his love for Jess in his final declaration of love in the final. Sadly, the pair were unable to make their romance work outside of the villa, and split up mere months after the show's end. Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan – Season 9 (2023) Relationship status: Married The 2023 winter Love Island final saw the show’s host Maya Jama announce that Sanam and Kai were this year's winning couple. Before their win, Sanam accidentally revealed she is in love with Kai, while Kai told viewers to “watch this space” about asking Sanam to be his girlfriend in the outside world. It wasn’t all plain-sailing for the pair, however, with both contestants' heads turning during the infamous Casa Amor segment, but things seem to be going from strength to strength for the pair. Appearing on this year's Aftersun, they confirmed they moved in with each other and have also launched a joint YouTube channel, The Kai and Sanam Show. As of 2025, the pair are now married! Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu and Davide Sanclimenti – Season 8 (2022) Relationship status: Split The 2022 hugely exciting Love Island finale saw Ekin-Su and Davide emerge as the winners after the public watched their whirlwind romance unfold. Since the show, the pair appeared in their very own reality TV show, titled Ekin-Su & Davide: Homecomings, which saw them travelling back to their home countries, as well as Ekin-Su taking part on season 15 of Dancing on Ice. But their love story has continued to have twist and turns since leaving the villa. After a brief break-up last summer, the pair reconciled on a romantic trip to Turkey, but have since broken up. In January 2024, the pair shared the news of their split on their respective Instagram stories. Ekin-Su wrote: "The last 18 months have been a rollercoaster of ups and downs, just like every relationship. Davide and I both wanted to make this work as we cared deeply for each other. "Unfortunately I have recently made the decision to end our relationship and to go our separate ways." The actress went on to say she hopes their privacy "will be respected", noting she "enjoyed" their "time together and will cherish the memories" they made. Shortly after her statement, Davide wrote that it was a "joint decision" to end their relationship. "I agree, it was a beautiful story even with its ups and downs, like all couples. I loved every moment, from the first time I knew her in the villa until life outside," he wrote. "I really believed in us and saw a future for us. But sometimes in life people need to grow apart. Is just the direction of life. I will treasure our moments forever." Liam Reardon and Millie Court – Season 7 (2021) Relationship status: Still together Liam and Millie emerged as the 2021 champions of Love Island, beating Chloe Burrows and Toby Aromolaran, as well as Faye Winter and Teddy Soares, to that £50,000 prize money. Unfortunately, the couple broke up in July 2022, with Millie sharing the news in an Instagram post and telling her followers that it was "a tough decision" but that they were "both ready for new chapters". However, the pair are now back together and share photos and videos of each other on their various social media channels. Paige Turley and Finn Tapp – Season 6 (2020) Relationship status: Split Paige and Finn, the first ever winners of winter Love Island, stayed together for three years after being crowned the 2020 series champions, spending lockdown together and later moving into a flat in Manchester, however they reportedly called time on their relationship in April 2023. "Paige and Finn had a really good run, but they are still super young and decided it wasn’t forever in the end," a source told The Sun. Amber Gill and Greg O'Shea – Season 5 (2019) Relationship status: Split If you were invested in Amber and Greg going the distance then you probably were not too thrilled to learn that they broke up only a few weeks after leaving the villa behind them – so it wasn't true love after all. Individually though, things have been going pretty well for them. Greg has gone back to his career playing Rugby while Amber has become quite the name on social media, having become an influencer who has amassed over two million followers. Both have gone to be in separate relationships, moving on with their lives since Love Island. Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer – Season 4 (2018) Relationship status: Split Ah, Jack and Dani – we thought they were meant to be but alas, the relationship did not last and Jack missed out on the golden opportunity of having Danny Dyer as a father-in-law. They did try to make it work, even living together and buying a puppy, but it fell apart after six months. Since then, Jack has had a child named Blossom while Dani has been edging her way into the presenting world – and had a cameo in EastEnders alongside her dad where she played his cab driver. She is mum to a boy called Santiago and welcomed twin daughters, Star and Summer, in May 2023. As of June 2025, Dani is now married to footballer Jarrod Bowen, whom she shares the twins with. Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies – Season 3 (2017) Relationship status: Split Kem and Amber's relationship did not last long after they left the villa and they broke up around six months later. Professionally though, they are the most successful couple to emerge from the show. Kem has become a well-known face in the UK through his stints on shows like Dancing on Ice and he pops up semi-regularly as a guest on This Morning. As for Amber, she has seen her star rise on the stage when she was cast in the musical 9 to 5 and more recently, she donned her sparkles and joined the original West End cast of The Great Gatsby musical. So while their love may not have gone the distance, they will certainly be pleased that they made the decision to join the show in 2017. Cara De la Hoyde and Nathan Massey – Season 2 (2016) Relationship status: Married Cara and Nathan may have separated briefly not long after they won the show in 2016 but Cara discovered she was pregnant and the baby brought them back together. They named him Freddie and the addition of a child has seen them remain together to this day – well done, Freddie! And they seem to be happier than ever now. They had their second baby, daughter Delilah, in 2020. It is nice to see that Love Island can see a couple stay together, even if it is a rarity. Jessica Hayes and Max Morley – Season 1 (2015) Relationship status: Split Jess and Max were the first winners of the revamped show in 2015 – there was a two-season celebrity version that aired first – and while it would be nice to say that the original winners were still together, sadly we can't as they split up a mere six weeks after leaving the villa behind them. Since then, Max has got into travelling and has visited various places around the world, while Jess found love with Dan Lawry and they have gone onto have a child together, Presley. So while the pair did not stay together, at least they have both gone on to good things! Love Island is available to watch on catch-up on ITVX. Add Love Island to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What order to watch the Fate anime series
Here's the best way to watch this masterpiece from Kinoko Nasu and Takashi Takeuchi.
If you're a lover of fantasy, there's no doubt in our minds that you've stumbled upon the Fate series from Kinoko Nasu and Takashi Takeuchi. Originally a 2004 visual novel game, Fate/Stay Night, the animated series Fate has been going strong since 2006 thanks to its many different spin-offs and variant series. The downside of having multiple series is that it can quickly become complicated. A newcomer looking to watch Fate may find it challenging to know when and where to start. That's not unusual for anime fans, particularly with long-lasting and ongoing series such as Dragon Ball or Naruto, which each have similarly complicated watch orders. The latest news coming from Fate is that fans are still waiting for the Fate/Strange Fake season to actually start. It originally aired on 2nd July 2023 as a film, and the series first episode debuted on 31st December 2024. But since then, fans have been wondering whether the series will actually debut in 2025, or if they'll still have to wait a bit longer. But until then, where is the best place for a fan of the Fate anime series to start? Fret not. We're here to help. Here's the best way to way Fate in order, including the latest Fate/Strange Fake release. How to watch Fate anime series in order If you want to watch the Fate anime series in order, you need to follow this list: Fate/Stay Night (2006) Fate/Zero (2011-2012) Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works (2010. 2014-2015) Fate/Stay Night: Heaven's Feel (2017-2020) Fate/Strange Fake (2023-2025) While Fate/Zero takes place before Fate/Stay Night, it does spoil some of the plot points of the show, and so should be watched after the original run. Fate/Zero was the original anime series, coming some five years before Fate/Zero and kicking off the visual novel's adaptation. Fate/Stay Night was released in 2006, and spans a 24-episode run, based on the first storyline of Type-Moon's visual novel of the same name. It is a solid story with engaging visuals that lays out details about the Holy Grail War, starting with the fifth instalment -- though it never quite manages to reach the heights of the Fate/Zero anime. Fate/Zero There are advantages to starting out with Fate/Zero and its introduction to the all-important fourth Holy Grail War, but the prequel is best watched after the original Fate/Stay Night. Set 10 years before the first series, it is among the more popular Fate anime storylines among viewers, despite not being part of the original visual novel. Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works You have a choice here. Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works is both a series and a movie, both telling the same story in very different time frames. The series is the superior choice here without question, and if you want to take in as much of the Fate world as possible, then go for this. As the film runs for just 105 minutes, it covers a smaller portion of the content from the original visual novel, which is instead featured in the Unlimited Blade Works series, which ran for two seasons. If you just want the story basics and don't mind how rushed it feels, you can complete it in two hours with the film. Fate/Stay Night: Heaven's Feel (I - III) Three movies come next in this list off, as the film route was chosen as opposed to adapting this into another Fate/Stay Night series. These were released between 2017 and 2020, adapting the Heaven's Feel finale of the original visual novel. It is made up of three films: Fate/Stay Night: Heaven's Feel I: Presage Flower Fate/Stay Night: Heaven's Feel II: Lost Butterfly Fate/Stay Night: Heaven's Feel III: Spring Song Fate/Strange Fake Rounding off the list is Fate/Strange Fake, the latest instalment in the franchise. As with the Unlimited Blade Works and Heaven's Feel films, these are spin-offs from the original Fate universe, so they can be swapped around in your viewing order. This latest Fate series originally aired on 2nd July 2023 as a film, and continues from after the end of the Third Holy Grail War. Expected to follow in the footsteps of the light novels, Fate/Strange Fake takes a look at the London-based Mages association, which has split off from the original organisation based in the United States. However, since Crunchyroll debuted the first episode of the series, fans have been wondering when the series itself will start. It has been listed on MyAnimeList.net as part of the winter 2025 season, but with no actual confirmation, the best we can tell is that the series is set to release sometime in 2025. It doesn't look good, especially for fans who have been waiting for the next big thing since 2023. Where to watch Fate in the UK Episodes of Fate are currently available to stream on Crunchyroll, Netflix and HIDIVE. Fate/Strange Fake – Whispers of Dawn episodes can be found exclusively on Crunchyroll. You can catch Fate on Crunchyroll. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide or Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How many times has the UK won Eurovision?
The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest is fast approaching, with this year's acts all preparing themselves to take centre stage in just under a month. This year, the UK is being represented by country girl band Remember Monday, comprised of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hulland and Charlotte Steele, who have been friends since they met at sixth form in 2013. The current Eurovision odds are in favour of former champs Sweden taking the crown, with our entry currently predicted to come in 13th place, with odds of 66/1 to win. But, has the UK ever won Eurovision? And how many times have we hosted the event? As Eurovision 2025 gets underway, we cast our eyes back to the past – here's how many times the UK have won in the history of the contest and when the last victory for us was – it was some time ago! Who has won Eurovision from the UK? Sandie Shaw - Puppet on a String (1967) Sandie was our first-ever winner of the contest back in 1967 with her song Puppet on a String - it's still an absolute banger all these years later if you ask us. It took us a while to get our first victory as the contest originally began in 1956. Lulu - Boom Bang-a-Bang (1969 as a joint winner with Spain, the Netherlands and France) Our second win came a mere two years later, those were the days, but it was a bit of a complicated one as Eurovision had never counted on a tie - let alone a four-way one, and we ended up with four different countries emerging on top. It was the Netherlands who ended up being the hosts for the contest in 1970 - presumably, it wasn't us as we had only just hosted the year before. Brotherhood of Man - Save Your Kisses for Me (1976) We had a few years to wait until our next big win and it was Brotherhood of Man that delivered the goods in 1976 with Save Your Kisses For Me. It's a super fun tune that is still enjoyable to listen to today - no wonder we won that year! Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up (1981) To many, this song defines Eurovision more than any other and it remains one of the most popular songs ever performed in the competition - it's just so darn catchy! Bucks Fizz gave us our only win in the '80s with their 1981 victory and it would be quite the wait until we got another... Katrina and the Waves - Love, Shine a Light (1997) Our fifth and, to date, final Eurovision win was all the way back in 1997 and it was Katrina and the Waves and their song, Love, Shine a Light, that did the job. So that means it has been 25 years since we last emerged on top of the pile when the Eurovision votes were counted and it would be fair to say that we have hardly been a powerhouse in the contest since. Will 2022 finally be our year? How many times has the UK hosted Eurovision? The UK has hosted Eurovision nine times in total, having also stepped in to stage the event when others were unable to do so. The last time the UK hosted the Eurovision Song Contest was in 2023 in Liverpool, as it was runner-up to winner Ukraine in 2022, which couldn't host due to the ongoing conflict. The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final will take place on Saturday 17th May 2025. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to play the Zelda games in order, by story timeline or release
Want to play the Zelda games in order? You'd better clear your schedule.
With so many Zelda games, and even a supposed canonical timeline linking them all to one another, it can seem pretty daunting to jump into the series if you're new to it. This includes everything from the very first Legend of Zelda from 1986 right up to recent hits like Tears of the Kingdom and Echoes of Wisdom. The timeline is, to put it mildly, a bit of a mess, so to make things easier, we've just listed all the Zelda games in order of release date. So if you're looking to give the series a go or want to play the games in chronological order, read on to see when each game in the iconic Legend of Zelda series released. How to play the Zelda games in release order As with most long-running franchises, the order to play can become a bit jumbled if you want to play them in story order. But if you want to experience the main entries in the Zelda series like everyone else did, in the order of release, here is how to do it: The Legend of Zelda (1986) Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987) The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991) The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (1993) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998) The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX (1998) The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask (2000) The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages (2001) The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords (2002) The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2002) The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures (2004) The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (2004) The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006) The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (2007) The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (2009) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (2011) The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition (2011) The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011) The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (2013) The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (2013) Hyrule Warriors (2014) The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D (2015) The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (2015) The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD (2015) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017) The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019) Cadency of Hyrule (2019) Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (2020) The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (2021) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (2024) Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (Q4 2025) It's worth noting that the mainline games in the series have been marked in bold, so you know what the most important titles are. We have not counted remakes, remasters and spinoffs like Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (2020) and Cadence of Hyrule (2019) as main Zelda games, and you can normally spot a spinoff because Nintendo isn't the only developer that has worked on it. Read more on Tears of the Kingdom: Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Shrines - key locations Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Skyview Tower locations - fill in the map Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Master Sword - how to get it back Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Hylian Shield - where to find it Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Green Tunic - get the look Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Paraglider - location revealed Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Geoglyph locations - memories found Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Korok Seed locations - seeds unearthed Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Great Fairy Fountain locations Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Lynel locations - they're back Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Dungeons - key details How long is Zelda Tears of the Kingdom? Hours needed Zelda Tears of the Kingdom review - our final verdict Zelda Tears of the Kingdom cast - voice actors revealed How to play the Zelda games in chronological order Let's be honest: following a narrative with the Zelda games is by no means straightforward, and there are many different variations of what people think to be the go-to order for experiencing the lengthy saga. It gets complicated thanks to the three, at least, different timelines that the games exist in the games. And because of that, there is no definitive order in which you can play them in that everyone will agree. You need to know the main timelines about are the Child, Adult and Fallen Hero timelines, which we'll try to explain below. There are also some games which come before the split into different timelines, which here we've decided to call the Prequel Timeline so that we have something to call it. So, with that in mind, this is just our preferred way of working through the games if you want the story to flow the best it can. This order starts with Skyward Sword and will end by nicely teeing you up for Tears of the Kingdom and Echoes of Wisdom. Take a look below for our recommended order: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Prequel Timeline) Released: 2011 Platform: Wii/Switch While things get confusing quite quickly with the Zelda timeline, one of the things that we can all agree on is that Skyward Sword is the entry point for the overall narrative - going way further back than any other core game in the franchise has done. So many key parts of the franchise are established here - so much so that we don't think any future game in the main series will ever go as far back as this one did. It would be fun to be proven wrong on that, though! <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Legend-Zelda-Skyward-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B08X2HNT4D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OVI0JCL7RRZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8w3_1Zq8y7-htGjUpCRNMqmxZDG93DSeO3NT56QAR2IC9oDDJkvh_4Woa7gL8UHSMsKsKy7sJfbtot0Et6nUxaB5rDdAsyUSJQ7yX0uHB7z4xNV1NZs1FzF_UHjEdgrLoTDKlhNV-ZzB9uqCTTuIpcQQ3-IYL8Yf__5lJL4Ump64FKa8xir_Qwn7Ntpi0GnAageG1eWrv_8dBd1Nxt8aNyzM_o48G9ONA7IiIQsuVQo.IbX75CB5_sQz36dfsnvLj7iDCL6_97zZWFYpjsa9lcQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=skyward%2Bsword%2Bswitch&qid=1727274980&sprefix=skyward%2Bsword%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1&th=1&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1240447" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Buy Skyward Sword HD from Amazon The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Prequel Timeline) Released: 2004 Platform: Game Boy Advance Slotting into the original Zelda timeline between Skyward Sword and Four Swords, The Minish Cap is relatively unique because it shrinks Link down to the size of a bug so he can interact with a race of little people called the Minish. If you only want to play the more famous games, you could skip this one, but you'd be missing out if you did - the reviews were very strong for The Minish Cap, so we'd recommend giving it a go if you haven't already. The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords (Prequel Timeline) Released: 2002 Platform: Game Boy Advance (bundled with A Link To The Past) You could easily pair up this little multiplayer experience with The Minish Cap, as there are a lot of similarities between the two regarding where they place in the overall Zelda mythos - before most of the famous and modern games, basically! In terms of story, there are apparently quite a few years between The Minish Cap and Four Swords. But since no game fills that gap, you don't need to worry too much about it. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Child and Adult timelines) Released: 1998 Platform: N64/3DS We mentioned the different timelines that Zelda has, didn't we? Here, with the Nintendo 64's Ocarina of Time, the split first occurs - this game is set in both the Child and Adult timelines, so it starts to get confusing. The long-running feud with Ganondorf kicks off here, too. As for what causes the timeline to split, well, that would be Princess Zelda sending Link back in time, a move which, in turn, forever changed Zelda's history. The timeline splits into three after Ocarina of Time: The Hero is Defeated (Fallen Hero), and The Hero is Triumphant (Child timeline and Adult timeline). <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-Selects-Legend-Zelda-Ocarina/dp/B01G8H8AWI/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3KFHHJC3PYMO8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.T9iVMI_18w2KJp5gK8ZJ0VviM1y_lqqEsePJ8RWyvjfjJZWNnPcUPvul5YZeuZXgfRg0VQZCrqiq1sA6D3XO6bf75fmwq3Bx1wiimSrO_ESthPYZdk0lUOs-eKBq9kq0imSSX5FXJUWCDLDn5Vs0epA45n1HHrjC6Ajz9-T_S-rSsHV1ezaSuM1DhU6dpKzdKF0yomYUxytFvbmlL9CCfiwyx8GVQ08UaS6-to2EyDo.vEZUwF9ZnLhEVi4uv1mssTK2b4m40pfpEARfNMiKeGI&dib_tag=se&keywords=ocarina%2Bof%2Btime&qid=1727275028&sprefix=ocarina%2Bof%2Btime%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-3&th=1&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1240447" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Buy Ocarina of Time 3D from Amazon The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask (Child Timeline - Hero is triumphant) Released: 2000 Platform: N64/3DS It is generally thought that after Link was sent hurtling back through time, he decided to leave Hyrule for a bit. And it is during that time away that he gets caught up in a time loop that keeps repeating the same three days repeatedly. At the end of the game, he returns home, where he joins the Hylian army. This game continues the Child timeline and is remembered by many for its creepy moon. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Legend-Zelda-Majoras-Mask-Nintendo/dp/B00KL4PQ3Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4C50FYVA90KB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KXUWPJOMfsTmLUkayR8-E3MOGs9fx_Y4jUyoiMBLusGLYp56GYOaE2UayB4i6fnd_xyIgcwlaPe__LVpPAy-DruAhbUGSL6aBGZuxkRDCS_62az-5Oz28bZNgKsYNgt60di843l0BKVIoXwqTo4PfsOiKTACzazOEIFDtSWxnMa2DqFBCtDDY64wUdxOmyFogMtoWtFLETbLkmu9jMYJ5feYwFD9exV_fPyT481c5vDLNOL84EexVC8j2tfg8kPjTH64uN_a9ArqQoOc4iT44e3foO2NE5OAojT-Zjss0Xo.4ezE-CaHJtYA1kk1UMKOFQ55tmRXLY58F1cS1eyBlzg&dib_tag=se&keywords=majoras%2Bmask&qid=1727275068&sprefix=majoras%2Bmask%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1&th=1&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1240447" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Buy Majora's Mask 3D from Amazon The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Child Timeline - Hero is triumphant) Released: 2006 Platform: GameCube/Wii/Wii U Sticking with the Child timeline now, this one adds more confusion to its placement because we actually have two versions of Link on our hands - as if things were not confusing enough! We also see the end of Ganondorf here, but it doesn't really stick - he is killed in this title, but he soon shows up again in a reincarnated form in the next game. The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures (Child Timeline - Hero is triumphant) Released: 2004 Platform: GameCube Now, we are on to the last game in the Child timeline. Ganondorf returns in Four Sword Adventures, a sequel to the aforementioned GBA game, which wraps up the Four Swords arc. But it remains a game that is hotly debated where it should be placed. Originally, many thought it was connected to Link to the Past, but the Child timeline reveal changed all that. Vaati is also killed off in this one, so it's worth checking out if you haven't already! The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (Adult Timeline - Hero is triumphant) Released: 2002 Platform: GameCube/Wii U Welcome to the Adult timeline! Centuries have passed since Link was sent back in time in Ocarina, and without anyone to protect the world, Ganon was able to do some pretty hefty damage. To counter that, the goddesses decided to flood and then sink Hyrule - the iconic location became locked in the ocean's depths. As far as Zelda goes in terms of pure storytelling, this is one of the best chapters the series has given us. Wind Waker introduces a new Link, who has grown up hearing tales of the legendary Link of old (the one who was sent back in time to Ocarina). The new Link comes of age in this game and becomes the series's protagonist for a time. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Adult Timeline - Hero is triumphant) Released: 2007 Platform: DS/Wii U Link and Tetra set off to find a brand new kingdom at the end of the last game, and in Phantom Hourglass, the pair are unfortunately shipwrecked, and trouble ensues, as it inevitably does. This is a strange one, really, as it is more of a mini-game than a full entry in the franchise. No major impact is made on the timeline; most of it occurs in a dream. One to skip if you don't want to play everything! The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (Adult Timeline - Hero is triumphant) Released: 2009 Platform: DS/Wii U New Hyrule is the setting for this game, which is also part of the Adult timeline, even though it takes place about 100 years after the previous game's events. It is also the first to give us a playable Zelda! Cole is the main villain here, having been possessed by a resurrected Ganon (he has a habit of doing that). This is definitely one to play as it brings the Adult timeline to a close. View Green Video on the source website The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Fallen Hero Timeline) Released: 1991 Platform: SNES Now we are out of the Adult timeline, let's move on to another - this game kicks off what fans like to call the Fallen Hero Timeline (otherwise known as The Hero is Defeated)! We jump into this timeline years after Link was defeated by Ganondorf (in what is believed to be an unseen alternate ending to Ocarina of Time – simples). Obviously, this is an older game in terms of release date, and it has been shunted further and further down the timeline as the many prequels have come out since 1991. This one features a notable moment where Link touches the Tristone and undoes much of the damage done in the world so far by Ganon. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Fallen Hero Timeline) Released: 1993 / remade in 2019 Platform: Game Boy / Nintendo Switch Originally intended as a direct sequel to A Link to the Past, Nintendo has caused some confusion by saying this game could take place with any version of Link that has defeated Ganon - so you can really take your pick of a few places with this one. But the story and overall narrative take a bit of a backseat in this one, something that was welcomed by some, so it is a fun game to play regardless of when you get to it. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Legend-Zelda-Links-Awakening-Nintendo/dp/B07SMRLNJH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2X2DONZ2LUAUN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ez9kQRR2YzvqG1c8ZrO7JbEE3g4_ZohJEPHr8Ssa7mg_C2DRlUje4lu0sRNTzcOHNnUesN9vgBOwbiGqDmTj1OWQvda6cEGDZCpR9gohwpMRoo0I9rbwoHamTELl-4Je5Vp16i95IaL0_IrF8euoBpSR-e2NrLGKM4oYC7h0meAvOJZrZ-MyTFLwRUqJJOkyt4r1WSFcWtJHnKI_-IA7YpHcvb6GNWJCgapEQxVhxd4.MDzYP2-CP3ngYKGEBa8HQIr0OHsRui5wX5POrYuQc-c&dib_tag=se&keywords=link%27s%2Bawakening&qid=1727274273&sprefix=link%27s%2Bawakening%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1&th=1&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1240447" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Buy the remake of Links's Awakening from Amazon The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages (Fallen Hero Timeline) Released: 2001 Platform: Game Boy Color This game can be debated about where it fits, thanks to a small bit of dialogue that caused some confusion, but most can agree that it follows on from A Link to the Past in one way or another. We know that the Link in this game has already Tristone, and that is one of the biggest clues. Plus, he has definitely already defeated Ganon once - maybe even more than that! The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (Fallen Hero Timeline) Released: 2013 Platform: 3DS This is yet another interesting one! You get a lot of lore in this game, but it actually pulls from various games from various timelines, which again, makes it one that could be shuffled about a bit if you wanted to. That being said, it does very much feel like a game that belongs in the Fallen timeline, and the name of the game itself suggests that it is, at least in some ways, a bit of a hybrid. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-Selects-Legend-Between-Worlds/dp/B015Z1LYLC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KUYASDBL4DK7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._I5P5AK5mlrEnvXg95y2Fs0FQu9KG5s8p9nj4EbuegxD5KGG9opV8BJNxVANokSlYImMlaIOeZN4ka_7c7f-pVCUvOHqXL4jichWZxoBQCKuyAL4GypWuqNIiviCj-hjKSwAeX2oN9d7SAl__MgIjlC6IQdBP5uI4VtawqeIj1_wsYhpcTbK2ha2RIVy1cWZYi1ywAgoc0dbNxQipnjq8WNMuLMFo39qAlOf0nxWOfs.bTDSA0l7Ted7LluD8zDTqPEK0wMREJAdgkOJVKDOdkk&dib_tag=se&keywords=a%2Blink%2Bbetween%2Bworlds&qid=1727274328&sprefix=a%2Blink%2Bbetween%2Bworlds%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1&th=1&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1240447" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Buy The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds from Amazon The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (Fallen Hero Timeline) Released: 2015 Platform: 3DS This is another game you can easily skip without missing anything crucial to the complex world-building we have had in the Zelda franchise. It is a game that has not really had much love from the fans - so much so that many don't count it as a main Zelda game at all. Play it here if you like, as it is technically part of the Fallen timeline, but letting this one pass you by is no bad thing. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Legend-Zelda-Force-Heroes-Nintendo/dp/B078WV3SVJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2H9UWQEG8YQXG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WcC6KhumDAhECuzPIHCUu3zGl4tm2kNPXvURzUSzKe_-tEih92dOTiXyFG24rCPnjROVh0Dt3kAV15RP2yLVSwifaVIGVg5bDmt3dknOgDH4n35SKCYQUQtB0D4gtv0l3Veo95D985JQewLWNdggjamk_dw042g_J1gmR8NroayN9IZ0y2qpZ3ZtJXwIVTXVujXb64WrbZDfNo7QEyE06_Rkb1mQasRt500USliCYZSrYNc8LFRFW3sRJvoAo2TwPd2jcjcHhkYWnr28486etUcMqYcq_ykIvXXa5Jhz0RU.5B8CmxclhQHEpSA4QZ35XGjZCEfdwqpWTT5hjOCmPCA&dib_tag=se&keywords=tri%2Bforce%2Bheroes&qid=1727274366&sprefix=tri%2Bforce%2Bheroes%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-1&th=1&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1240447" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Buy The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes from Amazon The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Fallen Hero Timeline) Release date: 2024 Platform: Nintendo Switch Nintendo has officially revealed that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom slots in at the foot of the Fallen Hero timeline, before it separates into the Decline of Hyrule Kingdom timeline. This means it's set sometime after the events of Tri-Force Heroes, Link's Awakening and A Link Between Worlds. Given its art style and depiction of Ganon, it always felt like Echoes of Wisdom could have been a direct sequel to Link's Awakening or somewhere on that 'Fallen Hero/Hero is Defeated' and A Link to the Past timeline. We're glad to know we were right, sort of. Buy Echoes of Wisdom from GAME The Legend of Zelda (Fallen Hero Timeline - Era of Decline) Released: 1986 Platform: NES We find it quite amusing that the first game in the series - The Legend of Zelda, released in 1986 - is one of the more recent games in the series chronology. Also known as The Hyrule Fantasy, this game features Link on the hunt for the Triforce after Hyrule has been decimated and only monsters are left to walk the land. You can play this one alongside Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (and a few others) as part of Nintendo Switch Online. Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (Fallen Hero Timeline - Era of Decline) Released: 1987 Platform: NES While it was only released one year later than the first, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link actually takes place three years after the events of that game and is a direct sequel to it - so an easy one to place on the timeline. What is notable here is that some think this is the furthest ahead of time the series has gone, and there are arguments to be made. We've gone with the notion that Breath of the Wild takes place thousands of years after it - and not just because playing BOTW after this is about as strikingly different as you can get in every way. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW timeline) Released: 2016 Platform: Wii U/Nintendo Switch The recent-ish relaunch of the franchise has also been heralded as one of the greatest games of all time - a title that it fully deserves. As for its placement in the timeline, Nintendo has revealed that it is set in its own timeline alongside its sequel, Tears of the Kingdom. We're calling it the BotW timeline. Incidentally, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is said to take place just before BotW, so while we have not included it in the list (because it's not a fully-fledged entry in the franchise), just before you start, this one is a good time to play it. Buy Breath of the Wild at GAME The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (BotW timeline) Release date: 2023 Platform: Nintendo Switch This brings us to the next game to come in the franchise. The sequel to Breath of the Wild follows on from the previous game; it would be strange if it didn't, picking up with Link and Zelda some time after their previous adventure. The game has something of a cold open, thrusting our heroes into a new scenario immediately. Interestingly, the game also uses flashbacks and memories to tell a few tales about the ancient history of Hyrule. We won't spoil the surprises here, but we think players who've stuck with the series for years will enjoy this history lesson aspect. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Legend-Zelda-Breath-Wild-Sequel/dp/B07SNRGQC4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UDCPVEOJ0MXH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fziarbxAiyi4tYRd11_P0G8fHXREDhD8dFe8gfoSGRGmiLaUvjW6UEbF3z-XCqtWuvjbL3pfIccAxOzp72Ib8sUVmntfpABf1xP_HpNCOB1G4nL8FK3AFONmKzfx6HZqYwX0eTDIPKp4sF4jHLARbCxo2ytmP2XB0rBVwnkV1icT2SqDEjGactuwoYBvCOrNULDljmg4_AXqL5uDbRuCLzYCiibc8fhHqI78USCFqLQ.euQ3DtbcO4S8NaKjv8nWUMQ8-6zs2apsqQEpaPTmeqY&dib_tag=se&keywords=tears+of+the+kingdom&qid=1727274524&sprefix=tears+of+the+kingdom%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1240447" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Buy Tears of the Kingdom from Amazon Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
All the Minecraft villager jobs explained: Your guide to villagers
What are the 15 villager jobs in Minecraft? Find out all about them here.
Minecraft is at its best when you can get to building and exploring, but you can't do that all the time - at least not without the help of villagers. Your Minecraft villagers allow you to purchase all sorts of things from high-end gear to food and and maps, letting you focus on the exploring your Minecraft seed in peace. We've got a quick overview of all the available Minecraft villager jobs in the video above, but for a more details look at each one and how to get them for your world, read on! How many villager jobs are there in Minecraft? There are currently 15 villager jobs for Minecraft characters. Well, sort of. There are many villagers with jobs, but one of the jobs listed is 'Unemployed' and the other is 'Nitwit'. Unemployed means they can be hired for a job, whereas Nitwits can't do anything and are essentially pointless, bless 'em. The other 13 are Armorer, Butcher, Cartographer, Cleric, Farmer, Fisherman, Fletcher, Leatherworker, Librarian, Mason, Shepherd, Toolsmith and Weaponsmith. Minecraft villager jobs and professions Now, let's take a closer look at all those jobs the Minecraft characters do and what they can help you out with. The job blocks have their own section a little further down the page. Armourer Visit an Armourer to buy chainmail or, perhaps unsurprisingly, armour. The clue is in the name with a lot of these. Even better, an expert-level Armorer will let you obtain enchanted Diamond Armor piece - not bad, eh? Butcher Would you be surprised to learn you can buy meat from the Butcher? Well, you can but that's not all as they will also be able to trade emeralds with you – a fancy Butcher then! This is the perfect place to get heaps of food quickly, and for a pretty good price as well. If you're planning on heading out exploring, it's worth coming here first to stock up. Cartographer Want to get your hand on a map or two? Head on down to the Cartographer who will sort you out. You can also get banner patterns here. More than just a way of finding your way around, the maps you buy here will let you find Woodland Mansions, various monuments and even treasure if you're lucky! View Riddle on the source website Cleric Pay a visit to the Cleric if you want to pick up magical items that include a Bottle o’ Enchanting! Beyond that, they're one of the best sources of Restone Dust, Glowstone, Lapis Lazuli and even Ender Pearls. Farmer Brewing ingredients and advanced food will be available from the Farmer – so head to one if they are things you want to get your hands on. Just like the Butcher, Farmers are a great way of stocking up on food, but they also are a great way to farm potion ingredients too. Fisherman Visit the Fisherman and you will be able to buy, well, fish. But that's not all! You can also get an enchanted fishing rod, which is exactly the type of rod we would want! Again, this is just like the Butcher, where it might be worth stocking up on some fish before you head off on a big adventure. Fletcher All your bow and arrow needs can be met with the Fletcher as you can get bows, arrows (including tipped ones), and some flint. If you're someone who makes plenty of use of ranged weapons, then this is a pretty indispensable villager to have, even if their fletching table doesn't have any other uses. Leatherworker Take a trip to the Leatherworker for all things leather. So that's Armor, Horse Armor and saddles – make your Minecraft horse the best it can be! As well as all that, their job site is a cauldron, which can be used to store all sorts of things like water lava and even potions if you're playing on Bedrock. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Librarian Enchanted books and names tags can be purchased from the Librarian and, as far as we know, there are no late fees. Their job site, the lectern, is also pretty handy in a multiplayer setting, as it allows multiple players to read the same book all at once. Mason or Stonemason Want cut versions of blocks and bricks? The Mason is waiting to trade you just those very things. You can get various types of bricks from the Mason such as polished stone blocks and dripstone blocks, but at higher levels you can even get quartz and terracotta blocks too. Shepherd Coloured wool, carpets and paintings are what the Shepherd has so if you need those, you now know where to go! This is a strange one, as Shepherds don't really offer you anything useful when it comes to staying alive, but if you love to decorate, it's a must-have. Toolsmith Yep, this is who you will want to check in with if you need to get your hands on some tools – and there may be some enchanted ones in the inventory too. Their smithing table job site is also extremely handy, especially in the late game where you can use it to smith netherite armour - pretty useful! Weaponsmith Last but certainly not least is the Weasponsmith. You can buy swords and axes here made from Diamond or Iron and, again, there could be an enchanted one waiting for you too! Again, they have a very useful job site - the grindstone - which can be used to repair your tools and weapons to save you from having to replace them all the time. Minecraft Villager Job Blocks Want a villager to have a specific type of profession? Well, you will need to hunt down the right job block. We have listed each job block below and which job they will work with. Here is the list: Armourer: Blast Furnace Butcher: Smoker Cartographer: Cartography Table Cleric: Brewing Stand Farmer: Composter Fisherman: Barrel Fletcher: Fletching Table Leatherworker: Cauldron Librarian: Lectern Masons: Stonecutter Shepherd: Loom Toolsmith: Smithing Table Weaponsmith: Grindstone Read more on Minecraft: How to tame a fox in Minecraft | How to make a saddle in Minecraft | Is Minecraft free? | Minecraft cheat codes and commands | Best Minecraft servers | Minecraft Realms | Best Minecraft seeds | Best Minecraft Mods | Best Minecraft shaders | Best Minecraft skins | Best Minecraft texture packs | Minecraft Enchantments | Minecraft house Blueprints | Minecraft How to Train Your Dragon DLC | How to build a house in Minecraft | How to install Minecraft Forge | How to make a Minecraft map | Minecraft Villager jobs explained | Minecraft Eye of Ender | Minecraft Live 2021 | Minecraft versions explained | Minecraft skin editor | Minecraft toys | Minecraft Dungeons update | Minecraft Xbox Game Pass for PC release date | Minecraft Wild Update | Minecraft Warden release date | Minecraft advent calendars | Minecraft quiz Minecraft villager appearance Whichever Biome you are in will determine what appearance a villager has. Still, they all appear as something, at least slightly, related to their profession, so you can tell pretty quickly what each one does before you even interact with them. Trading stock To ensure you are not trading too much, a cap is placed on the stock that will change the value. You can do up to four trades each day, and then the stock will run out, but trade an item regularly, and you will see the price increase – a typical supply and demand type of situation. Equally, items that don't get traded that much will see a price decrease! How to unlock a trade You can work through five trade levels; the higher you go, the better items you will see available. Novice Apprentice Journeyman Expert Master You can tell the level of the Minecraft character you want to trade with by the colour of the badge they wear with honour. Novices wear a stone-coloured, one, Apprentices sport an iron-coloured badge, then it's gold for Journeyman, emerald for Expert and Diamond for Master. Wandering trader The Wandering Trader is a bit of an anomaly in the game as these Minecraft characters work completely differently from all the others. When the trader does appear, he only sticks around for about an hour before disappearing again, so you will want to be quick to see what special items they have available for trading. These items are not worth more as a rule, but they are rare, which means they are worth getting hold of. The problem with this trader is that working out where they will appear is a bit of a non-starter. It appears randomly without indication of where or when it will show up, but you will know when you have found the right trader as there will be leashed trading llamas walking alongside it. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website How to increase your popularity in Minecraft The more popular you are, the better deals you get with trades, so it pays to be nice to Minecraft characters. Or you could do horrible things and lose points and thus increase trade costs – the choice there is yours. The point system words on a -30 to 30 scale, and the game aims to be as far from -30 as possible. To do that, you will want to do the following things: Fending off a raid from pillagers will give you a massive point boost of 10. You can get between two and four points for helping a villager level up through trading. And when you trade with a villager you also nab yourself one point. So make sure you focus on these things when you play to stay beloved by all. Alternatively, here is what you can do to decrease popularity. Kill a villager which will lose you two points – casual assault loses one. Attacking a villager child (?!) will lose you between three-five points and deservedly so! You will have five points deducted if you kill a village's Iron Golem – so avoid that if you need some popularity! But that should be all you need to know to make the most out of the villagers and the items that can be traded from them. Now we're off to play the game ourselves to do just that! Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Where was Squid Game filmed? Location guide for Netflix series
The South Korean series utilises two key locations.
The success of Squid Game has made Korean television dramas a hot commodity in the entertainment industry, with several others also garnering international attention from Netflix's enormous global audience. Although Squid Game certainly doesn't shy away from the sociopolitical issues facing South Korea, some viewers have still found themselves intrigued by the idea of visiting the East Asian country. In recent years, it has become known as an advanced technological centre, but as Squid Game and Bong Joon-ho's Parasite have starkly drawn attention to, it also suffers from a troubling disparity between the richest and the poorest citizens. The story of the Netflix series by Hwang Dong-hyuk begins on the Seoul subway system, where a mysterious salesman (played by Gong Yoo) recruits the unassuming Gi-hun for the twisted game of life or death. As for the surreal Squid Game compound, that had to be constructed from scratch as you would expect – here's where Squid Game was filmed. Where was Squid Game filmed? The city of Daejeon played home to Squid Game and it was where the cast was tagging themselves while they were filming, with many of the sets being built specifically for the show. With a population of just over 1.5 million people, Daejeon is the fifth largest city in South Korea and located in the central region of the country just under an hour away from the capital, Seoul, by high speed train. The city is one of the high-tech capitals of the region and has earned itself the nickname of Asia's Silicon Valley with some people, referencing the high density of research universities and tech companies concentrated in the area. In fact, the research and development headquarters of companies including Samsung and LG are located in and around the city, which is twinned with Seattle in the United States and Brisbane in Australia. It's also no stranger to filming high-profile projects too, with hit zombie movie Train to Busan also being shot there. Alas, If you want to go, it will take you upwards of 14 hours to fly from the UK, which isn't the easiest of journeys. Where is the Squid Game island? To the characters of the show, that remains a mystery – but in real-life, we know that the Squid Game island is actually Seongapdo. Unfortunately, anyone wishing to visit this particular location is out of luck: Seongapdo is a private island that is not open to public visits or tourism. It is also a considerable distance away from Incheon, a coastal city bordering Seoul where Gi-hun almost boards a flight at the end of season 1, so it isn't surprising that the Squid Game has remained undetected for so long. What is Squid Game about? The show focuses on a group of people who are all short on money and decide to take part in a game show that is based on the games that children play. The price is a life-changing sum of money, but the cost for losing is death. And here is a trailer for the show if you have not yet watched it and you want to see what all the fuss is about. View oEmbed on the source website Read more about Squid Game: Squid Game true story – Real life inspiration behind Netflix series Squid Game money: How much is 45.6 billion Won prize money in dollars and pounds? How to make Squid Game cookies Is Squid Game dubbed into English? How to watch with voice actors and subtitles Squid Game season 1 ending explained Squid Game soundtrack: Every track from Netflix drama Squid Game is now available to watch on Netflix. Check out our lists of the best TV shows on Netflix and the best movies on Netflix or alternatively head to our TV Guide or Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The Sims 3 cheats: Full list of cheat codes you need to know
Cheat your way to the perfect life in The Sims 3.
Whether you're playing it for the first time or have been playing for years, you'll want to make the most of The Sims 3 cheats. Cheat codes in The Sims 3 let you earn more money, give selected Sims the career you want them to have, and more. With confirmation that The Sims 5 isn't in development, why not head back into The Sims 3 and activate some cheats? And just like cheats in The Sims 4, there are a fair few here in The Sims 3 too! If you want to know what the cheat codes are and how to use them, we have you covered below. How to use The Sims 3 cheat codes First up, there are different ways to play The Sims 3, so here is how to access the cheats from each of them. Activate The Sims 3 cheats on PC: Hold Ctrl and Shift, then press C Activate The Sims 3 cheats on Mac: Hold Command and Shift, then press C Activate The Sims 3 cheats on PS3: Hold down all four shoulder buttons at once Activate The Sims 3 cheats on Xbox: Hold down all four shoulder buttons at once Once you do this, you will be ready to enter your code of choice! Before we get to them though, if you want to edit things like friendships or traits, or you want to teleport or change your career, then enter "testingcheatsenabled true" and you will be able to edit all sorts of things by clicking on them. Read more: Sims 4 mods – tweak the game Sims 4 expansions - what to buy Sims 4 challenges - test your skills The Sims 4 pronouns – how to change them The Sims 5 release date – latest rumours The Sims 4 Werewolves – all the key details The Sims 4 free - when does the game go free? Full list of The Sims 3 cheat codes So then, you know how to cheat... but what cheats can you use? Below you will find all the available cheat codes you need, and what you will get when you use them. help – Display most cheats kaching – +1,000 Simoleons rosebud – +1,000 Simoleons motherlode – +50,000 Simoleons familyfunds [sims last name] [money wanted] – most money possible is 9,999,999. This saves you from constantly entering the “motherlode” cheat several times shazaam – +2,500 lifetime happiness points to active Sim modify traits – Set or clear traits make happy – Sets all mood/moodlets for everyone in the house to perfect; removes negative moodlets make motives [static|dynamic] – Set motives static or dynamic for the entire household set age [number] – Set age of the Sim ageuptonpc on – Ages up a Sim into a non-controllable NPC who lives in your household. Works on children. forcetwins – enter after clicking on a pregnant Sim edit in cas – Take the Sim back to Create-a-Sim make me know everyone – Selected Sim knows every other Sim make friends for me – Make several random friends for selected Sim resetsim [first name] [last name] – Return Sims to safe and neutral state at home freerealestate – Ignore the cost when buying a lot buydebug – Lets you buy anything, including locked objects add to household – Add active Sim to current household force service sim [name] – Force a specific service Sim to appear force visitor – Forces a neighbour to show up set career [career] [level] – Give selected Sim a career force opportunity – Click career building you work at to force an opportunity force all events – Click career building to display all events for the career consecutively unlockoutfits [on|off] – View career outfits and service uniforms. This code must be enabled before entering Create-A-Sim mode force event – Click career building you work at to force an event moveobjects [on|off] – No limitations for placing/moving objects constrainfloorelevation [true|false] – Force terrain adjustments regardless of objects, Sims, and other structures disablesnappingtoslotsonalt [on|off] – Objects will not snap to slots while holding Alt fadeobjects [on|off] – Objects fade when camera gets close to them snapobjectstoangle [true|false] – Toggle 45 degree angle object snap snapobjectstogrid [true|false] – Toggle snap to grid for placed objects hideheadlineeffects [on|off] – Show or hide talk/thought balloons above Sim’s head slowmotionviz: [0-8] – Slow motion visuals; 0 is normal, 8 is slowest fps [on|off] – Toggle framerate display at top right fullscreen [on|off] – Toggle full screen quit – Quit the game jokeplease – Print random joke to console enablellamas [on|off] – Llamas enabled message View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Get more from games with cheat codes: GTA 3 cheats | GTA San Andreas cheats | GTA Vice City cheats | GTA 5 cheats | Little Alchemy cheats | Pokémon Emerald cheats | Age of Empires 3 cheats | RDR2 cheats | LEGO DC Super Villains cheats | LEGO Star Wars codes | Roblox promo codes | Age of Mythology cheats | KotOR cheats | Shindo Life codes | Subway Surfers codes | Cookie Clicker cheats | A One Piece game codes | Little Alchemy 2 cheats | Sonic Origins cheats | Sonic Origins Blue Spheres codes | Saints Row 2 cheats | KotOR 2 cheats Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. 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Age of Mythology cheats: Every cheat code and how to use them
All the cheats you need for Age of Mythology.
Now we have the remaster (Retold), it's still worth your time to boot up the original Age of Mythology. It's an even better use of your time to try out the best Age of Mythology cheats – cheating is fun. Cheat codes are available in the 2002 original Age of Mythology and its expansions, The Titans, and the Extended Edition, and all of them have worked in the recent remaster too. With cheats that help with valuable items – including food, gold and wood – and codes that unlock special units not otherwise found in the game, there are plenty of excellent cheat codes to use in the real-time strategy classic. Read on for the full list of Age of Mythology cheats and to discover how to use cheat codes in the strategy game. How to use cheat codes in Age of Mythology It's a straightforward one. All you need to do is hit enter while you are playing, type in the code, and then press enter again - that's it! Keep in mind that they need to be exact, and that includes full capital letters every time. Full list of Age of Mythology cheats Here are all the codes you need for Age of Mythology cheats! JUNK FOOD NIGHT: 1000 food TROJAN HORSE FOR SALE: 1000 wood ATM OF EREBUS: 1000 gold LAY OF THE LAND: Show map UNCERTAINTY AND DOUBT: Hide map THRILL OF VICTORY: Win game L33T SUPA H4X0R: Faster build ATLANTIS REBORN: Heroes from expansion campaign BARKBARKBARKBARKBARK: Superdog with 5000 life points WUV WOO: Have a flying purple hippo TINES OF POWER: Have a forkboy O CANADA: Have a lazer bear ISIS HEAR MY PLEA: Get the heroes from the campaign I WANT TEH MONKEYS!!!1!: Monkeys galore MOUNT OLYMPUS: Full favor MR.MONDAY: AI handicap IN DARKEST NIGHT: Make it nighttime RED TIDE: Makes water red TITANOMACHY: Instant Titan TINFOIL HAT: Randomises the ownership of every unit on the map SET ASCENDANT: Show animals on map CHANNEL SURFING: Skip to next scenario in the campaign CONSIDER THE INTERNET: Slow down units LETS GO! NOW!: Faster game play, there are 2 spaces between GO! and NOW! RESET BUTTON: Un-builds all buildings on the map ZENOS PARADOX: Grants random god powers PANDORAS BOX: Get random god powers BAWK BAWK BOOM: Get the chicken-meteor god power DIVINE INTERVENTION: Use a previously used god power FEAR THE FORAGE: Get the walking berry bushes god power WRATH OF THE GODS: Get the Lightning Storm, Earthquake, Meteor and Tornado god powers GOATUNHEIM: Get a god power that turns all units on the map to goats GODS CLASH: Grants Osiris the god ENGINEERED GRAIN: Get more food from animals But that's not all, as the expansion packs have their own extra cheats! First up, here are the cheats for Age of Mythology: The Titans: ZENOS PARADOX: Similar to PANDORAS BOX, but with Atlantean God Powers included TINFOIL HAT: Ownership of all units on the map are randomised TITANOMACHY: Instant Titan RESET BUTTON: All buildings on the map become unbuilt ATLANTIS REBORN: Similar to ISIS HEAR MY PLEA, but with Atlantean Heroes BARKBARKBARKBARKBARK: Gives you a Bella(dog) And here are the Age of Mythology Extended Edition cheats: NINJACONNOR: 100,000 each resource, maxes population cap, unlimited god power castings, 100x build/research speeds WRATH OF CYCLONE: Turns all your units into titans POWERS FROM DIYU: Grants four random god powers, including the possibility of Chinese powers BLESS ME FU XI: Spawns heroes from Tale of the Dragon campaign TITANIC: Allows your titans to traverse water WOLOLO: Chinese monks sing the famous cry when successfully converting enemy units Get more from games with cheat codes: GTA 3 cheats | GTA San Andreas cheats | GTA Vice City cheats | GTA 5 cheats | Little Alchemy cheats | Pokémon Emerald cheats | Age of Empires 3 cheats | RDR2 cheats | The Sims 4 cheats | LEGO DC Super Villains cheats | LEGO Star Wars codes | Roblox promo codes | KotOR cheats | Shindo Life codes | Subway Surfers codes | Cookie Clicker cheats | A One Piece game codes | Saints Row 2 cheats | KotOR 2 cheats Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Can you play PS4 games on PS5? PlayStation backwards compatibility explained
Plus, how to transfer your PS4 games and save data onto the PS5.
Did you just get a new PS5 (or PS5 Pro)? You'll want to know if it can play PS4 games as well as PS5 games. The PS4 library is full of amazing games, and you'll be pleased to learn that you can take full advantage of it on the PS5! Being able to play the best PS5 games and PS4 games on one platform makes the PS5 worth it in our eyes. Best of all, you can get PS5 benefits on PS4 games, with upgraded load times and frame-rates making the most out of the PS5's upgraded hardware. Now you're playing with power. With the PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro, if you can't stretch to the disc version for now, you can always upgrade down the line, meaning you can pick up dirt cheap PS4 discs ready for when you pick up the disc drive attachment. Keep reading to find out how to play PS4 games on PS5 and everything there is to know about PS5 backwards compatibility. Can you play PS4 games on PS5? Yes, you can play PS4 games on the PS5. You can play PS4 games on the PS5 Pro, too, including discs if you have the disc-drive (purchased separately). As we alluded to earlier, this is because the PS4 is constructed far more like a traditional PC would be, and doesn't include any fancy exotic components. The PS5 has followed this path, and can be thought of as an upgraded gaming PC in that sense, as much of the software runs similarly – and often better, too! This means that you can play almost all of your old favourites and pick up some cheap physical copies of secondhand PS4 titles, many of which have received PS5 patches to improve their frame rate and resolution. However, there are a very small number of PS4 games that won't work, which we'll touch on later. Read more on PlayStation: The very best PS5 games What is PS Plus? Price and perks explained PS5 controller charger - best ways to charge your DualSense PS Plus free games - full list and when the next ones come out Which PS4 games play on the PS5? You can play virtually every PS4 game on the PS5. You can pretty much take your pick of a PS4 game to play on the PS5, with Sony confirming that the majority of games will be playable - 99 per cent of them, to put a figure to it. Sony has been busy testing this out on a multitude of games to make sure that they all work - and the results have been positive. So, you should be able to play them all problem-free when your new console arrives. View Green Video on the source website What PS4 games will not work on PS5? As mentioned, thankfully there are not many PS4 games that don't work on PS5. But here is the list of the ones that will still require you to hang onto the PS4. This list has shrunk by about three or four titles since the PS5 first launched, so there is still hope for those that remain. Afro Samurai 2 Revenge of Kuma Volume One Hitman Go: Definitive Edition Just Deal With It! Robinson: The Journey Shadwen We Sing We can only offer our deepest sympathies to those who were hoping to continue moonlight as a pop star in We Sing, but really, Just Deal with it! How does backwards compatibility work on the PS5? It's very simple! All you need to do is put the disc in and it will play straight away. Digital purchases will also work on both, which will obviously be the only way to take advantage of backwards compatibility if you opt for the digital-only version of the console. You may also have to install PS5-specific patches, which are well worth it as they can massively improve the visuals and performance. Not all games have received this treatment. Do PS4 games look better on the PS5? Yes, most PS4 games look better on the PS5. Thanks to Game Boost, older games will see an improvement when loaded up on the new system, but it will not be the case for all of them - most is better than none, though. Straight from the horse's mouth, here is what Sony had to say about it: "The PS5 console’s Game Boost technology gives PS4 games access to more power. Enjoy faster and smoother frame rates in some of the PS4 console’s greatest games." Games such as The Last of Us Part 2 have had PS5 updates to increase the resolution and frame rate, making an already stunning title even more so. Plus, it's worth noting that if you have a PS4 game stored on your PS5's internal SSD, as opposed to an external hard drive you added yourself, you should see the benefit of faster loading times. Do PS1, PS2 and PS3 games work on the PS5? No, PS1, PS2 and PS3 will not work natively on the PS5, but can be played via PS Plus Premium or Deluxe. If you are subscribed to the PS Plus Premium tier, you will be able to stream PS3 games from the cloud in certain regions (the UK is included). If you pay for PS Plus Deluxe, many PS2 and PS1 games are available to download and your PS5 will emulate them. PS2 Classics games that already came to the PS4 should all work on your PS5 - so that's something! Just don't expect all your old favourites to be there, and definitely don't try putting a PS1, PS2 or PS3 disc in your PS5. Do PSVR 1 games work on the PS5? Yes, PSVR 1 and games for it will work on PS5 with the PlayStation Camera Adaptor. Sony will send you a PlayStation Camera Adaptor if you order one directly from the official website, and that's all you need to make your old headset work on the new console. Just remember, if you have any PS4 VR games on discs, you'll need the disc drive version of the PS5 to keep using them. It's well worth holding onto the original PSVR if you have one, as many of the games made for it are not available to play on PSVR 2. Do PS4 accessories work on the PS5? A lot of PS4 accessories will work on PS5, but sometimes only with PS4 games. To start with the simplest: gold and platinum headsets, racing wheels, arcade sticks and flight sticks that have been officially licensed by Sony will all work with no issues, as will generic USB ports or audio jack headsets. Muddying the waters somewhat is that certain accessories will only work with the PS5 if you are playing PS4 games on it. So DualShock 4 controllers and other licensed ones, as well as the VR camera, the VR aim controller and the VR move controllers will work, but with that caveat. undefined How to transfer PS4 games and saved data to PS5 To move PS4 games and saved data to the PS5, you either need to transfer all the files via your home internet network, a USB drive or on the cloud with PS Plus. To transfer your files on your home network, you need to be logged in on both the PS4 and PS5 and make sure both are updated to the latest firmware. You will have the best results if they are connected via an ethernet connection as it will be quicker than Wi-Fi. If you are setting up your PS5 for the first time, you will be prompted with an onscreen guide for doing this. If you are doing it after you set up your PS5, you need to do the following: Turn on your PS4 On the PS5 go to Settings > System > System Software Select Data Transfer and then Continue and follow the instruction on-screen But if you are a PS Plus member, the Cloud is your friend, and you can do your PS4 to PS5 transfer in this alternate way: On the PS5, go to Settings Now head to saved Data and Game/App Settings and select Saved Data (PS4), then Cloud Storage Select the option Download to Console Storage and your available save files that you can download to the PS5 will be there Alternatively, you can copy everything you need to a USB and do it manually, if your consoles are in different locations and you don't have PS Plus. To do this, follow these steps: Connect a USB drive large enough to your PS4 On the PS4, go to Settings > Application Saved Data Management > Saved Data in System Storage > Copy to USB Storage Device Choose the files you want to copy and transfer them Once finished, unplug the USB and insert in the PS5 On the PS5, go to Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Saved Data PS4 and select the USB Drive and Copy it to the PS5 And there you have it. All your PS4 goodness on PS5! Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Xbox controller charger: How to charge Series X, Series S or Xbox One controllers
How to get your Xbox controller powered up to use.
Got a new Xbox Series X/S (or an old Xbox One)? You'll definitely want to know how to charge the Xbox controller. Out of the box, your shiny new Xbox controller cannot be charged unless you buy a separate product. Microsoft is somewhat old-fashioned, making brand-new controllers that play on double-A batteries. Unlike a PS5 controller or the Switch Pro Controller, you cannot simply plug an Xbox controller in with a USB cable to charge it. Thankfully, there are several different products you can buy to charge your Xbox controllers. Keep reading to find out everything there is to know about charging your Xbox controller for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (and Xbox One) below. For more on Xbox, take a look at our recommendations on the best Xbox Series X deals on consoles, bundles and games. How do you charge an Xbox controller? What kind of charger does the Xbox Series X controller use? Let's get the important detail out of the way first - the controller that comes with the new Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One consoles does not have a rechargeable battery. Rather, it will come with two standard AA batteries that will eventually run out of juice. Your Xbox Series X/S controller does have a USB-C port, though. If you run out of battery you can then plug the controller directly into your console and use it via a wired connection. But it won't charge up unless you buy an extra product! Let us explain further. Which Xbox controller charger should you buy? Thinking long-term, if you want to charge your Xbox controller up repeatedly, you will want to invest in a rechargeable battery pack, a controller charging station or some rechargeable AA batteries to put in your controller. Any of those three options will allow you to fulfil all your Xbox controller charging needs. For more on this, check out our guide to the best rechargeable batteries. If you're wondering, can I charge my Xbox controller with a phone charger? The answer to that question if a yes with caveats. If your phone charges via a USB-C cable, you'll want to buy an Xbox battery pack (like the one linked below) that also uses USB-C. That's if you're dead-set on the idea of using the same charger for both devices. Buy the Official Xbox Series X Rechargeable Battery Pack and Cable Set Latest prices Xbox has kept it simple by also allowing the use of good old-fashioned batteries. It's worth picking up rechargeable ones for long-term use. We'd argue this option is better than buying a rechargeable battery pack because actual AA batteries could come in handy for a great number of things besides your controller needs. We'd recommend the Energizer Recharge Pro, which can house four AA batteries at a time and generally charges them up pretty quickly. Just keep a spare set of batteries in the charger and swap them when the ones you are using run out. That way you will always have a charged pair ready to put in so you will never be caught off guard with a powerless controller. Have you been wondering, if does Xbox Series X have a charging station? The answer to that question is yes, too. There are loads of third-party charging stations listed online, like the one linked below that can juice up two controllers at a time. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/PowerA-Controllers-Controller-Snap-Down-Rechargeable/dp/B08JMTD6JP/ref=asc_df_B08JMTD6JP?mcid=675d5129c53b3e919f2ce0a50966d7e3&tag=radtim0b-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697240198773&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10544874312940730980&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006502&hvtargid=pla-1041773110230&psc=1&gad_source=1&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1536691" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Buy the PowerA Dual Charging Station for Xbox There you have it, then: three solid options for Xbox controller charging. And if you're wondering, do Xbox One controllers work with the Series X? Yes, they do! So you can use your old controllers in much the same way. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to connect your Nintendo Switch to the TV explained
Did you just get a shiny new Nintendo Switch (or Switch OLED) and want to know how to connect it to your TV? We've got you covered. While many people prefer to play the hybrid console as a handheld device, the brilliant thing about the Switch is that you can plug it into your TV for some big-screen gaming fun, too! The upcoming Switch successor console will presumably work in a similar way, but the existing Switch is still worth it, especially if you bag yourself an awesome Switch offer. Fortunately, the process of plugging your Switch into the TV is a straightforward one, and we're here to guide you through it. Once you hook your Switch up to your TV, you can play the best Nintendo Switch games on the big screen - perfect for some great family-friendly games in the living room! You'll also want to check out the best Nintendo Switch power banks, as well as some Micro SD cards to store all your games on. Read on to find out how to connect a Nintendo Switch to your TV. How to connect Nintendo Switch to TV As shown in the image above, taken from the Nintendo website, connecting your Switch to the TV is quite simple. You'll need to plug the Switch dock into the wall, connect the dock to your TV with the included HDMI cable, and slot your Switch into the dock itself. We've also got some steps for you, if that isn't making sense, so check out these tips on how to connect your Nintendo Switch to your TV: Open up the back cover of the Nintendo Switch Dock. Connect the USB plug from the Nintendo Switch AC adapter to the top terminal of the dock (it is labelled as AC ADAPTER, just so you know what to look for). Now connect the other end of the AC adapter to the wall outlet. Connect the HDMI cable to the bottom terminal of the Dock that is labelled HDMI OUT. Now you will need to connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your TV or monitor of choice. Close the Nintendo Switch dock’s back cover. Remove the Joy-Con controllers. Insert the console into the dock but the LCD screen needs to face the front. The LCD screen will turn off after getting docked so you know you're on the right track. Now turn on your TV, head to the correct HDMI source and you're good to go! Note: the steps above will work for the original Nintendo Switch and the newer Nintendo Switch OLED Model, but you cannot connect a Switch Lite to a TV in this way (or any other official way). While we've got you... reckon you're a Mario master? Try our quiz below! View Riddle on the source website Can you connect a Nintendo Switch Lite to your TV? No, you cannot connect your Nintendo Switch Lite to a TV in any official capacity. There's no beating around the bush needed here. The Nintendo Switch Lite is not designed to be played on your TV and it actually does not even have the hardware in there to make it happen. Over on Reddit, however, of course, fans are sharing their unique ways to circumvent the hardware in the Switch Lite to (sort of) get it running on a TV. View oEmbed on the source website To make that method work, you'll need a phone-to-TV cable, a tripod for your phone, a 3mm audio cable to output your Switch sounds into some headphones or speakers, a spare controller to connect to your Switch Lite, and the patience to set all of that up! And even then, you'll have to put up with some lag between the console and the display. Not worth the hassle, we'd say, but you've got to admire the effort. Latest Deals Read more on Nintendo: Nintendo Switch OLED review - handheld gaming levels up The very best Nintendo Switch games Nintendo Switch Pro release date - the latest rumours Best Nintendo Switch games for kids Best Nintendo Switch micro SD cards to buy The best Nintendo Switch Lite games - take these on the go How to charge Nintendo Switch controllers Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The best VR games to play on Meta Quest, PS VR, HTC Vive and beyond
The best of the best from the world of VR.
Knowing where to start when it comes to the best VR games is a difficult task – with Sony's PlayStation VR 2, the Meta Quest 3, HTC Vive, Valve Index and many more headsets all available for purchase. Each VR headset has its own list of games, too. Confusing. Don't worry, though, as we're here to give you a list of what we think are the best VR games you can play right now. Of course, we have to mention the fantastic Batman: Arkham Shadows, a great continuation of the legendary Arkham series in VR. Now you can become the night for real. So, onto the full list of our picks for the best VR games money can buy right now. Playing VR games requires a VR console— take a look at our roundups of the best Meta Quest 2 deals, best Meta Quest 3 deals and best PS VR2 deals to help you out. Plus, be sure to take a look at the Nintendo Switch 2 accessories. Best VR games to play now Batman: Arkham Shadow Platforms: Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S While we've had a short Batman VR experience in the past (more on that below), Arkham Shadow is the real deal. Think a brand new Arkham game (Asylum, City, Origins and Knight) but in VR and you get the picture. Thought you felt like you were Batman in those games? This will make you rethink that. Buy Batman: Arkham Shadow from Meta Asgard's Wrath 2 Platforms: Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro, Meta Quest 2 Mixing Zelda, Prince of Persia and The Witcher into virtual reality comes the fantastically ambitious Asgard's Wrath 2, a deep RPG that's easy to get lost in for dozens upon dozens of hours. With a fully realised open world, four playable characters that all bring their own individuality and plenty of puzzles that push the technology in new ways, Sanzaru Games has certainly outdone itself. Earning incredibly rave reviews, players inhabit a Norse God who pursues the mischief-maker Loki across Egypt while battling other gods and terrifying monsters. Amazingly, it's free for anyone who purchases a Meta Quest 3. Batman: Arkham VR Platforms: PS VR, HTV Vive, Oculus Rift Ever wanted to become the Bat? Well, Rocksteady's short but superb VR experience literally puts you into the Bat-shoes of the Dark Knight himself. Set between the events of Arkham City and Arkham Knight, players will investigate the disappearance of Nightwing and Robin in this trippy, tense adventure. Filled with fun puzzles that utilise Batman's arsenal of gadgets and some actual detective work. Horizon Call of the Mountain Platforms: PS VR2 Sony's big blockbuster for the launch of PS VR2 returns to the world of Horizon for an action-adventure that focuses a little too much on climbing - however, in terms of sheer spectacle, it can't be beaten. Played from a first-person perspective, the aim of the eight- to 10-hour experience is to help a former Shadow Carja warrior called Ryas to receive a pardon for his past crimes, as long as he pulls off a seemingly impossible mission. I Expect You to Die 2 Platforms: Meta Quest 2, PS VR, Oculus Rift, Valve Index, HTC Vive As you'd expect from the Bond reference in the title, I Expect You to Die 2 leans into spy clichés - and it's all the better for it. The game lets you live out the stereotypical film spy fantasy, seeing you dodge hidden lasers, avoid heat-seeking missiles and escape increasingly convoluted traps to take down an evil criminal mastermind. Much like a VR Archer, the game's story is a nice balance between loving homage and genre parody, helped by great voice acting from Star Trek's Wil Wheaton. Nonetheless, with only limited time to work out escape room-esque puzzles to save the world, you'll truly leave feeling like a super spy. Buy now from Steam Assassin's Creed Nexus VR Platforms: Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro, Meta Quest 2 Another triple-A franchise turns to the world of VR with Assassin's Creed Nexus VR, an action-adventure game that has you exploring Renaissance Italy, Ancient Greece and Colonial America. This is the ultimate stealth game, acting as a hacker hired to infiltrate an Abstergo project called the "Nexus Eye". Expect lots of climbing, hand-to-hand combat and inventive assassinations. Pistol Whip Platforms: Valve Index, Meta Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, PS VR One of the most badass VR experiences, Pistol Whip is potentially the closest you'll feel to becoming John Wick, Neo or any other Keanu Reeves character (maybe not Bill & Ted's Ted) with a lot of guns and even more energy. Shoot, whack and dodge bullets - all to a thumping, energetic soundtrack. It's part rhythm, part shooter, all adrenaline. Pistol Whip is a hell of a workout, so make sure you're warmed up and hydrated before you begin. Buy now from Steam The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Platforms: Valve Index, HTC Vive, Meta Quest, Windows Mixed Reality, PS VR The Walking Dead series may have ended, yet the universe seemingly has a lot of undead life in it, as not only do we have more TV projects on the way, but we also have more entries in the gaming side of the franchise. That includes Saints & Sinners, a VR experience that puts you right in the thick of the zombie action. But are you tough enough to survive the oncoming onslaught? Buy now from Amazon Half-Life: Alyx Platforms: Valve Index, HTC Vive, Windows Mixed Reality, Meta Quest (only when connected to a PC) The Half-Life series made a triumphant return 13 years on from its last entry with Half-Life: Alyx. Set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2, players are tasked with a seemingly impossible fight against the Combine utilising Alyx Vance as humanity's only chance of survival. Valve proved yet again why it's one of the most exciting developers in the industry, pushing VR to a new level with these gorgeous graphics, brilliant shooting mechanics and clever design work that makes the most of the technology. Buy from Steam Beat Saber Platforms: Valve Index, HTC Vive, Windows Mixed Reality, Meta Quest, PS VR Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game that's hard to put down. Set in a futuristic neon world, the aim is to slash the beats of "adrenaline-pumping music" as they hurdle towards you. Whether jumping in for a long session at the end of the day or sneaking off for a quick round on lunch, Beat Saber has remained one of the most entertaining releases in VR. There are plenty of song packs too, including Lady Gaga, Queen, Fall Out Boy, Green Day, Panic! at the Disco, The Rolling Stones, Billie Eilish, Imagine Dragons, Linkin Park, BTS and more. Buy now from PlayStation Astro Bot: Rescue Mission Platforms: PS VR Astro Bot is pure joy, and we've lost count of how many times we played the PS5 introductory Astro's Playroom. It's endlessly charming and, in some ways, is like the Super Mario 64 of VR. Made up of 20 levels across five worlds, players must help the adorable character to rescue their bot friends from sharks, spiders, giant monkeys and even aliens. If this doesn't convince you of the potential of VR, nothing will. Buy now from Amazon Resident Evil 4 VR Platforms: Meta Quest 2 Horror games are not for everyone, and if you find that you're prone to getting a little too nervy when playing them, well, VR might just tip you over the edge. That is especially true of Resident Evil, one of the biggest and best horror franchises in gaming. The fourth entry follows Leon Kennedy in a mysterious European village as he hunts down 20-year-old Ashley Graham, daughter of the US president who has been kidnapped by the Los Illuminados. Buy now from Meta Superhot VR Platforms: Valve Index, HTC Vive, Windows Mixed Reality, Meta Quest, PS VR There is a great hook at the heart of Superhot VR, in that time itself only moves on when you physically move - a great concept for a game that truly is a ton of VR fun. Reviews for this were glowing, and many refer to it as one of their favourite VR titles on the market. We can't recommend this one enough. Buy now from Amazon Check out the best games on each platform: The very best PS5 games The best Xbox Series X games The best Nintendo Switch games ever Best Switch games for kids Doctor Who: Edge of Time Platforms: Valve Index, HTC Vive, Meta Quest, PS VR There is so much Doctor Who news coming out lately that it's hard to keep up, so it's the perfect time to throw yourself into this VR adventure in time and space. A new mysterious enemy threatens to tear apart the universe, and only you can stop them - by taking on the persona of Jodie Whittaker's 13th incarnation of the Doctor. Buy now from Amazon Danger Goat Platforms: Windows Mixed Reality Goats are no strangers to the gaming world (Goat Simulator will forever remain a favourite of ours), and there is another great, fun goat adventure to be found in the brilliantly named Danger Goat! This is a platform/puzzle game that will see your goat pitted against a variety of dangerous and silly foes, including shrink rays and crazy killer robots - and yes, the goat goes to space. Buy now from Microsoft Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series Platforms: Meta Quest, PS VR Three games were released as part of the VR Vader Immortal series, and they were all bundled together when released onto the PS4 VR system. While you'll feel like the Jedi you've always wanted to be, it's worth noting that this plays more as an experience than a game, but when the experience is this much fun we won't complain too much. Buy now from GAME View Green Video on the source website If you're looking for something else to play on your computer or laptop, check out our list of the best PC games to try now. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Make the most of your powerful gaming PC with these top titles!
Want to get into PC gaming but don't know where to start? We've got you covered with our picks for the best PC games to play right now. There are thousands of games on PC both new and old, so it's difficult to know where to start. We've put the hours in and have come up with a list of recommendations that should get your PC gaming days up and running proper. 2024 has been another good year for games on PC, so we've got a few of the latest releases below that are all well worth checking out. If you're not relegated to just PC, you can also check out the best VR games, Xbox games, PlayStation games and Nintendo Switch games so that you don't miss a single exclusive! There are plenty more upcoming releases, too, so it doesn't look like we'll be short of anything new to play anytime soon. Back to the present: Here is the best PC games to play right now. The best PC games to play The PC catalogue stretches back decades upon decades, and we couldn't possibly begin to list all of the best ones from over the years, but below we have what we think are some of the top titles from this year and recent memory. We have a diverse list of games, including turn-based RPGs, racing games, esports titles and indie gems. No matter what your preference is, we've got something for you! Indiana Jones and the Great Circle The iconic hat and whip are back in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. This fantastic action adventure from the people behind the modern Wolfenstein games will have you feeling like you've taken control of Indy himself. Buy Indiana Jones and the Great Circle from CDKeys Balatro Poker with a difference, Balatro's roguelike deck-builder action took the world by storm and continues to top many people's games of the year lists. Buy Balatro at CDKeys Star Wars Outlaws Despite its mixed reception at launch, following big updates, Star Wars Outlaws comes highly recommended if you're after some effortlessly cool Star Wars shenanigans on PC. This one oozes style. Buy Star Wars Outlaws from CDKeys Baldur's Gate 3 This should come as no surprise given how many awards Baldur's Gate 3 picked up at the Golden Joysticks and The Game Awards 2023. Baldur's Gate 3 is a CRPG game set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons, and offers unparalleled player freedom and choice. You awaken aboard a Nautiloid ship that is crashing, and quickly discover you have been infected by an Illithid parasite that will see turn into an Illithid yourself. What ensues is a sprawling RPG saga with many great characters, tense tactical turn-based combat and a lot of saucy encounters. Buy now from Steam Lethal Company If you have paid any attention to social media, you will no doubt have seen a short clip of players meeting their hilarious end as they strive to appease their bosses in Lethal Company. Developed solely by Zeekerss, Lethal Company pits up to four players (or more with mods) on increasingly dangerous alien worlds filled with terrifying monsters to find scrap to bring back to their ship to pay off the corporate overlords. What makes Lethal Company so special is its fantastic proximity chat, which makes for outrageously funny (and scary) moments as players suddenly scream and disappear. Buy now from Steam Alan Wake 2 Remedy has knocked it out of the park once more, and has been recognised for its hard work at the Golden Joysticks and The Game Awards 2023. Set 13 years after the original, players take control of the eponymous author and FBI agent Saga Anderson as they grapple with The Dark Place, where Mr Wake has been trapped since the events of the first game. With terrific graphics and terrifying encounters, Alan Wake 2 feels like it constantly warps and bends the reality around us, and wears its homages to series such as Twin Peaks and Stephen King novels on its sleeves. Buy now from the Epic Games Store Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon Taking a break from its usual dark fantasy parlance (and toxic swamps), FromSoftware revisited the mech mercenary simulator series - and we're so glad they did, as Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is easily one of 2023's best games. Contrary to prior FromSoftware titles, much attention was paid to the PC version of AC6, as it runs like a dream and can hit 120fps. Previous titles such as Elnden Ring and other Souls games were firmly locked to 60. Ranked matchmaking was recently added, too, so you can expect some intense fights online. AC6 takes place on the frontier planet, Rubicon 3, after humanity spread throughout the stars, and 50 years after a cataclysmic event known as the Fires of Ibis wreaked havoc on the star system. The mysterious substance, Coral, was the source, and previously companies had tried to harness its power before it triggered the event. Traces have been found once more, and corporations are flocking to Rubicon 3 to exploit and control it, regardless of what happens to the planet and its inhabitants. Players take control of pilot C4-621 operating under the handler Walter, and are thrown into the midst of a conflict rife with rebels and mercenaries alike. Buy now from CDkeys Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty Despite a rocky start, Cyberpunk 2077 is in a great place now, owing to the 2.0 and 2.1 updates that revamped huge swathes of the games. The Phantom Liberty DLC is incredible, too, and adds hours of new content to the already beefy game - and even features Idris Elba! Based on the world from the tabletop RPG Cyberpunk 2020, players take control of V, a mercenary who has been infected after a failed heist with a bio-chip containing an engram of the rock-star turned terrorist Johnny Silverhand (Keanu Reeves). The engram threatens to replace V's consciousness, and the player must work with Silverhand to liberate each other from one another against the backdrop of Night City. If you've got the rig to run it, the game looks unbelievable due to the overdrive path tracing mode that adds lifelike lighting to the game. Buy Cyberpunk 2077 from Steam and the Phantom Liberty DLC from CDkeys Diablo 4 Another satisfying redemption arc – Diablo 4 has really come into its own since its release, and hacking and slashing hordes of demons has never felt better. For those new to the longstanding series, players can choose a class and build a character to specialise in any number of abilities to beat back the forces of Lilith through sprawling dungeons, over land and in eviscerated towns. New seasons have brought about tons of new content to the games, and regular patches have (mostly) fixed balancing issues. There's also upcoming DLC which should widen the scope of the ARPG even further, no doubt making Sanctuary even more deadly than it already is. Buy now from CDkeys Counter-Strike 2 The successor to CS:GO, Counter-Strike 2 acts as a direct replacement, and you can expect much of the same 5v5 round-based tactical goodness we have come to expect over the last two decades – and we're not bored of it yet! Powered by the swanky new Source 2 engine used in Dota 2 and Half-Life: Alyx, CS2 is much brighter and more detailed than the decidedly ancient and grimy-looking CS:GO. This makes seeing enemies much easier, and the new tech brings fresh additions such as volumetric smoke grenades that fill up 3D space that can be shot through for a quick peek or blasted away by grenades. What's more, it's free and will only cost you your time (and potentially your sanity). Download Counter-Strike 2 on Steam Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Massive Entertainment has taken its already excellent Snowdrop Engine and created some of the most unbelievable visuals we've ever seen in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. The game sees you take control of a Na'vi raised by humans that have escaped the evil RDA's clutches, as you use both Na'vi and human skills to overthrow the militaristic corporation from the western continent of the planet Pandora. Though it might appear a lot like Far Cry at first glance, it has much more in common with Crytek's Crysis, as you possess powers far beyond the capabilities of a human against a lush jungle backdrop. If you don't like the standard Ubisoft open-world affair with checkmarks dotted across the place, you can turn on the "Explorer Mode", which instead gives you rough directions to tell you where to go - encouraging you to really explore the huge map, much as players did in The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind many moons ago. Buy now from The Epic Game Store Elden Ring With more 10/10 review scores than you shake a furled finger at, it is little wonder that Elden Ring became as popular as it did - although nobody could have predicted quite how huge it would become upon release. PC is the perfect home for this massive game, but be warned, you will die a hell of a lot - and the urge to smash something does rear its ugly head quite frequently. Buy now from CDKeys Fortnite We realise that Fortnite isn't exactly what people have in mind when it comes to the best PC games, but in reality, it's one of them - and millions of players agree. Fortnite has grown far beyond the scope of its original survival vision, and it acts more as a platform for other games or as a metaverse. There is, of course, battle royale mode, but there's also the PvE mode Save the World, the new survival twist LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racers and Fortnite Festival Mode, to just name a few. You're bound to find something to like in Fortnite, and it's free – so definitely check it out! Download Fortnite from the Epic Games Store Stray Stray, if you haven't already had the pleasure, is a game where you play as a cat in a post-apocalyptic world where lonely robots are your only companions. This contentious wildcard for Game of the Year is also, we think, one of the most clever and touching games on the market right now. And if you're a cat lover, it's simply a no-brainer. It's a bit on the short side, but Stray looks gorgeous, plays well and is just a great experience. It would be a top way to spend a handful of hours happily on your PC. Buy now from CD Keys Valheim With its charming retro-inspired graphics and deep gameplay mechanics, Valheim was an instant hit, and the game has only gotten better since launch. Set in a fantasy Viking world, you can team up with friends or play solo in an unforgiving Nordic land that wants you dead. There are forboding bosses lurking in the land and you can build yourself a cosy settlement to retreat to and lick your wounds after a daring raid in the wilderness. It can be had for very cheap, too, and will provide endless hours of fun - so we can't recommend it enough! Buy now from CDKeys Tiny Tina's Wonderlands The brilliant and bonkers Borderlands character Tiny Tina gets another spin-off with Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, and this time it's a full-blown game - and a darn good one at that! While not a flawless release, it ended up being so much better than many of us had imagined, and it is fully deserving of a place on this list. Buy from CDKeys LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga It says a lot about the quality of a movie-based game if it actually improves on some of the films it is based on - that is the case with LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. This is the definitive LEGO Star Wars game, and is truly a joy from start to finish. It's so good that it even made us like Rise of the Skywalker a bit more (but not by much). Buy now from Steam Galactic Civilisations 4 While certainly not a pick up and play for a fun and breezy time sort of game, Galactic Civilisations 4 is one that is super rewarding if you can dedicate the time and brains to really get your teeth into it. Strategy is key here, so you will need to play with that mindset to have any chance of doing well. But stick with it and you'll likely realise that you have found your new obsession. Buy now from Steam Dying Light 2: Stay Human Anyone that loves zombies and/or parkour will likely have the time of their gaming life with Dying Light 2, a huge game with a ton to do and so many variations of infected looking to take you down. It's tense, fun, and it plays brilliantly on PC. And if you didn't play the first, not to worry, you'll be able to jump into this easy enough - and it means you have a whole other game to play if you get on well with this one. Buy now from CD Keys God of War With God of War Ragnarök on the shelves, now is the perfect time to revisit the original game in the rebooted franchise - or play it for the first time if you never have. You'll need to play this before Ragnarök if you want to understand the story, so what are you waiting for? A gripping storyline, wonderfully realised characters and super fun gameplay make this a must-play game that we can't help but revisit quite regularly. Buy now from CDKeys Check out the best games on each platform: The very best PS5 games The best Xbox Series X games The best Nintendo Switch games ever Best Switch games for kids Monster Hunter: Rise The best game yet from Capcom's Monster Hunter series? Many have said so, and it's hard to argue against it, as this truly is a special game - and one that we never tire of. Reviews for this were deservedly full of praise, and we love how smoothly it runs when you boot it up on PC - we can't recommend this game enough. Buy now from CDKeys Total War: Warhammer 3 One of the kings of turn-based strategy games, Total War burst back onto our PCs with Total War: Warhammer 3, and it was everything that we wanted it to be and more. This is truly a brilliant and addictive game, so be warned, it has the potential to eat up a lot of your time! Buy now from CDKeys Halo Infinite Halo Infinite did not have the easiest time in development by all accounts, and the pressure was on to deliver a stellar game following the lukewarm response to Halo 5. Thankfully, Halo Infinite delivered and then some, and is a true return to form for Master Chief. If you found that you had lost interest in the franchise, then this is the perfect game to jump back in with. Halo Infinite multiplayer is also free-to-play, and has seen something of a comeback as of late, with players reporting many of the issues found early on have been addressed. Buy now from CDKeys Forza Horizon 5 Sticking with hugely successful Xbox franchises for a moment, Forza Horizon 5 is by far the most stunning of the games to date - not too surprising considering that it was the first to be made for the now current generation consoles. The Mexico setting is a gorgeous as you would expect from Forza, and there is so much to do that we are still finding new things long after release - if you love racing games then this is a no-brainer. Buy now from Steam Football Manager 2024 The Football Manager series has been going as long as we can remember, and it shows no sign of slowing down - we had just as much fun with the latest game as we have had with the best of the series. So, prep your teams and get them match ready - fingers crossed you can nab enough points to keep your job! Buy now from CDKeys Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Best Nintendo Switch Lite games: Top titles to take on the go
Here's what's best to play on the handheld-only version of the Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo is best known for its handheld consoles, dating all the way back to the very first Game Boy. For those wanting to take their games on the go, the Switch Lite is an excellent piece of hardware delivering solid performance in a small handheld package. It may not possess the power of the Switch 2 when it launches, but there are plenty of games that are perfect for the Switch Lite. Here, find the very best Switch Lite games to play right now! Best Nintendo Switch Lite games Balatro Developed by LocalThunk, Balatro has taken gaming by storm in 2024. The poker-themed roguelike deck-builder is about creating powerful combinations to defeat your opponent's blinds. After skyrocketing in popularity, the game is perfect to take on the go with the Switch Lite thanks to its simplistic design and ability to run on any hardware. If you're looking to win big in Belatro, you'll want to check out our Jokers tier list showcasing the very best ones to use. Buy the Special Edition of Belatro for £21.99 at Amazon Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown 2024 saw the return of the Prince of Persia franchise in the form of The Lost Crown, where you find yourself tasked with rescuing the prince from a sticky situation. Instead of a fully immersive blockbuster, The Lost Crown provides a 2.5D experience featuring great platforming and a wealth of enemies to overcome on your quest. If you're looking for a combination of strong combat, fun side-scrolling gameplay and an engaging story, then you should consider getting this for your Switch Lite. Buy Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown for £34.99 on the Nintendo eShop The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Just because Tears of the Kingdom isn't here doesn't mean we can't have Zelda on the go! The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is a remake of the 1993 classic for the original Game Boy, and sees Link awakening (very clever, we know) upon the shores of Kokolint Island. To return home to Hyrule, Link must awaken (we promise we'll stop) the slumbering Wind Fish by finding eight musical instruments that are located across the island, which require players to clear dungeons and battle monsters. Buy now from Curry's for £49.99 Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Time to catch 'em all over again in the Sinnoh region as the long-awaited remakes, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, have now arrived. And this return to Sinnoh has not disappointed. Playing this is just as much fun as it was back in our youth, and we hope this is the start of the other older games in the franchise getting the same reboot treatment. For now, though, this is a great Switch Lite game that will allow you to catch critters on the go in style. Buy now from Amazon for £39.99 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a game that is sure to put a smile on your face. The story focuses on the central character, a girl called Alba, who is visiting her grandparents' island home on her school holidays. During her stay, you will be exploring the gorgeous surroundings while trying your hand at being an environmentalist at the same time. There's a lot to do here, and all of it sticks with the sweet tone that the game promised. It's a lovely little game, and one well worth playing on Switch Lite. Buy from the Nintendo eShop for £11.71 Two Point Hospital Do you love a good business simulation game? Well, you're in luck if so, as Two Point Hospital is here, and that's exactly what it is - a business sim set in the world of hospitals. The game deals with diseases that threaten to break out which, given the era, may not appeal to all, but this is one of the better sims about, and it has been a huge success for a reason. And with the Switch Lite's ultra-light portability, you can take your hospitals with you wherever you want. Buy now from Amazon for £22.99 Tetris 99 Tetris 99 is more from the world of Tetris - a game that is older than almost all others in the video game world, yet still remains as fun to play as it has ever been. This version has 99 players all competing against each other, and the last player standing as the bricks fall is the winner. It's a simple concept that works really well, and this is the most fun we have had playing Tetris in a long time - highly recommended. Buy now from Amazon for just £19.99 Sonic Mania Yep, Sonic has a home with Nintendo now, and our '90s minds have been blown. Sonic Mania is an absolute triumph and one of the best games in this franchise since the original Sega Mega Drive days of the speedy blue hedgehog. Starting out as a fan project before becoming an official game, Sonic Mania is the closest the franchise has felt to those classic games since Sonic and Knuckles - sorry, Sonic 4. Buy now from Amazon for just £24.99 A Short Hike A Short Hike is a tremendous indie game that also happens to be one the most relaxing titles we have had the pleasure to play. You play as the pictured anthropomorphic bird, Claire, who flies over to Hawk Peak Provincial Park to spend time with her Aunt May (not that one), who works as a ranger. Claire needs to get phone signal, and the only place she can get it is at the highest point in the game - so that's where you have to go! Buy now from the Nintendo eShop for £6.29 Check out the best games on each platform: The very best PS5 games The best Xbox Series X games The best Nintendo Switch games ever Best Switch games for kids Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze was released on the Wii U and, mainly due to coming out on that console, it went largely under the radar - which is a lot less than this game deserves. This is Donkey Kong back to his SNES days' best, as the formula that worked so well then remains just as successful years later. So, look forward to all the side-scrolling crazy fun that you know and love with Donkey Kong and then some with Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. Buy now from Amazon for £39.95 Untitled Goose Game Plenty of big blockbuster games run like a dream on the Switch Lite (see Super Mario Odyssey or Zelda: Breath of the Wild), but it's always worth remembering there is a massive library of indie games to enjoy on this platform, as well. And since these indie darlings often have charmingly simple visual styles, you don't lose out on anything by playing them on Switch Lite instead of the OLED or one of the other big consoles. Untitled Goose Game, from the Australian developers at House House, is a prime example of a perfect Switch Lite game. Its graphics are adorably basic, but there is so much fun to be had! You play as a mischievous goose that has a laundry list of tasks to complete, each of which will wreak chaos on a sleepy little village, and that really is just as enjoyable as it sounds. Buy now from Amazon for £19.95 While we've got you... reckon you're a Mario master? Try our quiz below! View Riddle on the source website Read more on Nintendo: Nintendo Switch OLED review - handheld gaming levels up The very best Nintendo Switch games Nintendo Switch Pro release date - the latest rumours Best Nintendo Switch games for kids Best Nintendo Switch micro SD cards to buy How to charge Nintendo Switch controllers How to connect Nintendo Switch to TV Stardew Valley Here's another top indie game to consider! Although the excellent blockbuster title Animal Crossing: New Horizons would run just fine on a Switch Lite, you could argue that the pixel-y visual style of Stardew Valley makes it a better game to match those retro Game Boy vibes that you get with this handheld-only console. In a similar gameplay mechanic to Animal Crossing, in ConcernedApe's Stardew Valley you'll be trying your best to rejuvenate the local area and grow a thriving community that lives off the land. It's an ideal chilled game to take with you everywhere on Switch Lite. Buy now from Amazon for £30.99 Katana Zero Here's one more brilliant indie game that would be a fine addition to your collection on Nintendo Switch Lite. In Katana Zero, you play an assassin with the power to briefly pause time, and you'll have to use every skill in your arsenal to undertake a series of tricky missions. It has the visual trappings of a 2D side-scroller, as well as an engaging story, some great music and a collection of memorable gameplay moments. It'll look great on your Switch Lite and will keep you busy for a good few hours. Or, if you're looking for something a bit more family-friendly, check out our list of the best Nintendo Switch games for kids. Buy now from the Nintendo eShop for £13.49 Animal Crossing: New Horizons We promised cozy gaming that's ideal for curling up in bed with, so we'll finish with perhaps the coziest of cozy. Released in the midst of the pandemic while we were surrounded with panic and uncertainty aplenty, Animal Crossing: New Horizons was a lifeline for many of us. Local multiplayer isn't quite as easy as on the original Switch, though, because you'll need to sync up Joy-Cons or pro controllers without an extra console. However, if you're on your own - commuting, travelling, in bed - and fancy the gaming equivalent of your favourite comfort book, then we couldn't recommend this quaint and cute social sim more. Buy now from Amazon for £39.95 If you're looking for something else to play, check out our lists of the best PC games and best VR games to try. Listen to our One More Life podcast, subscribe to our free newsletter and follow us on Twitter for all the latest gaming intel. 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Best Nintendo Switch games for kids: Family-friendly games to play now
No brutal bloodshed to be found in these Switch titles!
Nintendo is synonymous with creating a wealth of family-friendly games for kids to enjoy. With the launch of the Switch 2 on the way, you may be wondering which games that don't feature any bloodshed are the best picks for any iteration of Nintendo's hugely popular platform. Due to the sheer amount of choice available, it can be tricky to find the best titles for young gamers to enjoy. Thankfully, we've compiled a list packed full of excellent games that aren't going to cause any nightmares. The best Nintendo Switch games for kids There are absolutely oodles of games to choose from in the Nintendo Switch library, but below are some of the best. Any one of our recommended games are a guaranteed good time - unless the young one you're buying for has absolutely dreadful taste, that is. Super Mario Bros Wonder Super Mario Bros Wonder may be a few years old now, but it still provides players with an excellent 2D platformer packed with gorgeous visuals. Our review says the game features "lots of replayability and plenty of levels you can still discover after you've ended the story", giving anyone lots of game time. The ability to play four-player local co-op means kids can join forces with their friends for some wholesome fun. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Super-Mario-Wonder-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B0C8VMMX8X?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.H3_crwDewM35JvnyBgnuP389cGNNazWF7ov5Oe63uUoyLntZI7cOhLEDQvq5m3fT5VFjjzhFszpFPYxanFTnQHJhjHlRSZs9-XKzaVj2TGq_LsM1k035D16tyqepKmsu6VrgccQEhE4GJDCB4lnFqXFcFxA4T8G0wjy8fgZVFZh_ZhlrUB8g4mruhkOAqzOQSqaRYUH6CEyu8ywHOs3BfRBPx7WT9V1wnmqNkHUqxF8.eYvxqK4ZOK_pVf89KW5LXSGqTdCGnMbccFccFMSOmzo&dib_tag=se&keywords=super%2Bmario%2Bwonder&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1734006120&sr=8-3&th=1&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1540631" rel="sponsored" target="_blank">Buy Super Mario Bros. Wonder from Amazon for £36.99 Kirby and the Forgotten Land Thanks to its Spring-Breeze difficulty mode, Kirby and the Forgotten Land is another excellent adventure for kids to embark on. Packed with plenty of fun and innovative mechanics, it's a great choice to play. With all kinds of collectables to earn, the entertaining Mouthful mode and side quests to complete, Kirby is guaranteed to keep players coming back for more. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kirby-Forgotten-Land-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B09QR6MX9V?crid=2802ILZBPPM2B&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6BM6B1MYw0i1XSFOIhagPHvAhhx2dDXTz7fbYoHxQRykaJde0eAwiK4g0dsF5TctN34A-LBpHgRe3XWbwLFqWWX9GoXSIf-JFm9ylFZ26tGIaxGgsb5qVa6BDrhBFI7p_1fwAByucxOVH-DQ_wc_Fl2jXEdJb4vn4vytChBfcENQe4U1v2hbAbdLIS3r-ZcMMpKTnOhZDgA-TP86fxYFv9YXiaVE0G7L3O8bAUUya7w.U7edX2bRITsMF3i4mX0aJstDhSNp-IXc2fULDAAl7AE&dib_tag=se&keywords=kirby+and+the+forgotten+land+-+nintendo+switch&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1734006311&sprefix=kirby+%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-2&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1540631" rel="sponsored" target="_blank">Buy Kirby and the Forgotten Land for £37.99 on Amazon Minecraft Even if you have never played a video game in your life and kept your head buried deep in the sand, you will absolutely have heard of Minecraft. If, somehow, you are among the uninitiated, though, Minecraft is an open-world survival crafting game that provides limitless options. There are quests to embark on, dungeons to explore, and you can build just about anything you can think of – even working computers! Buy now from for £19.99 from Amazon The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom The sequel to the excellent Breath of the Wild (which we have also listed), The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is one of the best games of 2023 on all systems, and will provide dozens of hours of adventures and fun. There are new physics-based puzzles and interactions that allow you to build all kinds of contraptions that will no doubt keep you distracted from the main story. This one is better for slightly older children, as it is rated 12+ and some of the gameplay mechanics are quite complex. Buy now for £49.99 from GAME Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury The brilliant Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is a game that we cannot even begin to describe highly enough. The massively popular Wii U game is here on the Switch, and it feels like an entirely different experience - but the dastardly Bowser is still around to cause trouble. There are so many things to do in single-player or multiplayer, so not only will it take a lot of time to finish everything, but it's all some of the most fun you can have on the console - and that goes double for Mario fans. Buy now from Currys for £39.99 Animal Crossing: New Horizons Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a massive game, and one of the most popular titles around - arriving right at the start of the first 2020 lockdown certainly helped it gain traction. The whimsical, light-hearted game has you set up a new home on an island that you get to name, and from there the adventure is all yours. You'll populate your home, design areas, make new friends, party and, honestly, the list goes on - as there have been so many updates, including massive ones, that it is nigh on impossible to run out of things to do completely. Buy now from Amazon for £39.95 Fortnite There are a couple of reasons that we are including Fortnite in this list. One is that it is a great game, largely free to play, while also giving us tons of regular updates that continue to make the game feel fresh even years after its release - it's very much worth losing yourself in. Another is that if kids are reading this article and they see we haven't mentioned Fortnite, we're a bit concerned about what the reaction might be - it really is a game that continues to grow in popularity every year and there are no signs of that slowing down any time soon. Buy Fortnite Transformers Pack from Amazon for £17.95 Human: Fall Flat Human: Fall Flat is a very funny platformer that sees up to eight players trying to complete levels with very wonky physics. It's almost more satisfying to see everything go wrong, as it offers up plenty a belly laugh. Players can customise their in-game character "Bob" to their liking, and new content is regularly added to the game, despite a sequel being in the works. It's on sale on the Nintendo eShop until 19th December 2023, so act fast to pick it up for a proper bargain – lest you fall flat on your face. Buy now from the Nintendo eShop for £15.99 Luigi's Mansion 3 Welcome to the adventures of Luigi and Polterpup! He's not always second best to Mario - Luigi has some great games of his own, and the plumber is at his best when taking on ghouls and ghosts in Luigi's Mansion 3. The winner of Best Family Game at The Game Awards 2019 should tell you whether this is one for the children or not, and they will likely love every second of it. When all his friends disappear, it is left to the pair to work out what happened to them and to save the day by rescuing the whole gang. With a large and exciting single-player story as the main focus, there are also different multiplayer modes that allow you and up to seven other players to take part in various activities. Great fun for all ages. You can do much worse than grabbing yourself a copy of this game. Buy now from GAME for £39.99 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild If somehow the young 'un you are buying for hasn't played Breath of the Wild yet, then you absolutely need to pop it under the tree for them this Christmas (if they are old enough). The world of Hyrule has been realised like never before, and vast plains full of adventure await you as you start the game. If you suspect who you are buying for will like it, it's well worth picking up the sequel, Tears of the Kingdom, too for a proper Zelda extravaganza - more info above. Buy now for £44.99 from Argos Splatoon 3 If you were a big fan of arena shooters of yore such as Quake and Unreal Tournament, you might be surprised to see how much of that DNA is present in Splatoon 3 (just without the violence). Players take control of Inklings – cephalopods who can turns into humanoids – as they engage in nail-biting turf wars dubbed "Splatfests" against other players with whacky weapons that transform the map with colourful inks. Teams will duke it out over just causes such as "cats vs dogs" or "chicken or the egg". It's very family-friendly but it's by no means an easy game and requires a lot of skill. Buy now from Amazon for £39.99 New Pokémon Snap New Pokémon Snap was a game that many fans of the original N64 version were crossing their fingers for over many years. A sequel to the original Pokémon Snap game, New Pokémon Snap brings together iconic pocket monsters from various different generations of the franchise, and they are homed in different environments you will discover in the game - you explore each area on rails. Various tools are needed so you can take the best possible pictures of each Pokémon you are lucky enough to find. It's quite the relaxing game and one that you and the kids should get a lot out of. Buy now from GAME for £35.99 Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Speaking of the Pokémon franchise, here's a game that your kids may love that you, too, may have obsessed over back when you were close to their age. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl has been remade for the Nintendo Switch, and we are happy to report that the journey through the Sinnoh region remains just as fun now as it did back then. The only place to buy them new is Currys, who have bundled both together. If you know two younguns looking to play Pokémon, this is a great way to knock two birds with one Pokéball. Buy now from Currys for £79.99 Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 If you were wondering whether your kids would get any enjoyment out of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, then all you need to do is look at the cover and the characters that come along with it. From SpongeBob to Turtles and many well-known faces in between, this is a brilliant way to bring some of their favourite characters into your home en masse - and it's super fun to play, too. It also improves on its predecessor in every aspect and rivals Super Smash Bros as one of the best fighting games out there. Buy now from Argos for £21.99 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Another port from the Wii U that's found its new home on the Switch, Mario Kart 8 is a family-friendly game that's bound to stir up that competitive spirit. It's not quite as unforgiving as its Wii predecessor, either, so hopefully the room will remain somewhat peaceful after four (or more) races. Buy now from Amazon for £39.95 Read more on Nintendo: Nintendo Switch OLED review - handheld gaming levels up The very best Nintendo Switch games Nintendo Switch Pro release date - the latest rumours Best Nintendo Switch micro SD cards to buy How to charge Nintendo Switch controllers The best Nintendo Switch Lite games - take these on the go How to connect Nintendo Switch to TV If you're looking for something else to play, check out our lists of the best PC games and best VR games to try in 2023. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Best Xbox games to play right now: Xbox One & Series X/S
Video games have never looked better - and Xbox is bringing its A-game.
Xbox has undergone huge transformations in 2024. The multi-billion-dollar deal to acquire Activision went through, resulting in Call of Duty coming to Game Pass for the very first time. In addition, there were plenty of other standout releases spanning multiple genres, making this year a strong one for Microsoft's gaming branch. Here, find the best games to pick up on Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles. Best Xbox games on Xbox One and Series X/S Indiana Jones and the Great Circle 2024 marked the return of Indiana Jones onto Xbox consoles and PC Game Pass. The Great Circle is another whirlwind adventure where Indy gets himself into all kinds of sticky situations in a bid to get hold of some precious artefacts. Our review describes the Great Circle as a great adventure game with a few tech issues that are easily ignored. If you're after some whip-cracking fun, this is a great choice. Buy Indiana Jones and the Great Circle at Amazon Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 As a result of the Activision acquisition, the Call of Duty franchise arrived on Game Pass in the form of Black Ops 6. Treyarch's latest instalment comes with a gripping single-player story, addictive multiplayer and a Zombies mode that is guaranteed to keep you coming back for more. Our review says Black Ops 6 is the best Call of Duty to release in the last five years thanks to several small innovations that create a thoroughly entertaining first-person shooter offering. Buy Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 at CD Keys Baldur's Gate 3 Based on Dungeons & Dragons, the third entry in the Baldur's Gate series returned after a 23-year absence. With anticipation sky high for the RPG set in the Forgotten Realms, developers Larian Studios knocked it out of the park. If it's not the superb voice acting or wonderfully rich world that is easy to get lost in, it's how perfectly the studio has translated the tabletop franchise to video games. As a result of all this, Baldur's Gate 3 took home numerous Game of the Year Awards, including the top prize at The Game Awards in 2023 - so you know it's quite good. Buy Baldur's Gate 3 at CDkeys Elden Ring One of, if not the, best-reviewed games of the last few years – check out our five-star review – Elden Ring is the result of Dark Souls developers FromSoftware taking its notoriously difficult gameplay and putting an open-world spin on things. If you're one of the few players left to pick up a copy of Elden Ring, it's well worth considering – the game is full of inspired enemy designs, challenging but rewarding gameplay, and a fully realised fantasy world from Game of Thrones author George RR Martin. No wonder he still hasn't finished The Winds of Winter. Buy Elden Ring at CD Keys Microsoft Flight Simulator The Microsoft Flight Simulator series has long been a leader in, well, flight simulators. Still, the 2020 version took things to the next level by simulating the entire Earth using Bing Maps and 3D-generating AI, along with real-time weather and effects. It's one of the greatest technical achievements in gaming – and it keeps getting better, with updates including Top Gun: Maverick DLC, which was rolled out to celebrate the Tom Cruise movie. Buy Microsoft Flight Simulator at Amazon Halo Infinite A return to form for the Halo series after the relative disappointment of Halo 5: Guardians, Halo Infinite launched first with a superb multiplayer mode that made us fall in love with Master Chief all over again. That love only grew when the solo aspect of the game launched with a new open-world element that makes Halo feel fresh. If you want the full ins and outs of how much we loved it, read our review for the Halo Infinite campaign. Buy Halo Infinite at Amazon Hi-Fi Rush Tango Gameworks came out of nowhere when it stealth-dropped Hi-Fi Rush, a rhythm-based action game about wannabe rockstar Chai. It's utterly delightful, with a kickass soundtrack that has the feel of an action version of a Tony Hawk game and a colourful cartoon art style that pops at every movement. Taking about a dozen hours to roll credits, it's perfect to blast through in a weekend. All you need is Xbox Game Pass to enjoy it right away. View Green Video on the source website Psychonauts 2 Psychonauts 2, the long-awaited sequel to the 2005 original, was well worth the wait, with Raz's newest adventure being every bit as fun as the first and – dare we say it – maybe even better than the original. This platform game is full of stunning visuals, creative-level design, lots of silliness and surprises alongside some mature topics like mental health that are addressed in a smart way. Don't sleep on this one. Read our Psychonauts 2 review to see what we thought about the game in more detail. Buy Psychonauts 2 at Xbox Read more on Xbox: How to charge Xbox Series X controllers What is Xbox Game Pass? Price and perks explained How to connect any Xbox controller to Xbox Series X/S Assassin's Creed Valhalla Taking the beloved Ubisoft action stealth games and placing it in the heart of the violent Viking invasion of England is an unexpected match made in heaven... or should we say Valhalla? Tweaking the gameplay from previous instalments and upping the violence, Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a gorgeous action RPG with a huge open world, tight combat and some of the best DLC the series has ever seen. Buy Assassin's Creed Valhalla at Amazon Cyberpunk 2077 From The Witcher developers CD Projekt Red, Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world action-adventure set in Night City that has come a long way since its launch. It's hard to point to a game that has been more hyped up in recent years than this, with many eagerly awaiting its release - and not just because Hollywood legend Keanu Reeves features. It didn't land as expected originally, but due to numerous new updates, a next-gen free upgrade and new DLC featuring Idris Elba, the Polish studio has managed to salvage Cyberpunk into a big success story. It even took home Best Ongoing Game at The Game Awards 2023, cementing its triumph. Buy Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition at Amazon Discover more great games: The very best PS5 games The best Nintendo Switch games ever Best Switch Lite games - take these on the go! Best Switch games for kids Ori and the Will of the Wisps Ori and the Will of the Wisps is one of the best platformers of modern times with sublime movement that expands cleverly the more you play. Its haunting soundtrack is unforgettable alongside an art style that could fill a million canvases. It's very approachable with a decent level of challenge at times, offering a more emotional experience than many of us were expecting. Buy Ori and the Will of the Wisps at Amazon Yakuza: Like a Dragon Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a wild ride! It's completely mad and one of the funniest JRPGs out there today. What's great are the fleshed-out characters that make this unusual story memorable from start to finish. Yakuza might have been around since 2005, but this is the one that made it an international hit, as we follow new protagonist Ichiban Kasuaga go on a personal quest to uncover the reasons behind his betrayal. Buy Yakuza Like a Dragon at Amazon for £14.99 Gears 5 Alongside Halo, Gears of War is one of the most popular series on Xbox, and after a little bit of a stumble in the fourth game, Gears 5 is a return to form. The third-person shooter puts Kate Diaz in the spotlight as she hunts for answers surrounding her heritage. Its campaign is up there with the best in the series, providing a great entry point for newcomers and plenty to like for long-term fans. Buy Gears 5 at Amazon Alan Wake 2 Sequels many years in the making have managed to hit more often than not as of late. Remedy's Alan Wake 2 is just that, as best-selling novelist Alan Wake looks to escape a trapped alternative dimension after 13 long years. But how does this tie into FBI special agent Saga Anderson? The survival horror is full of mystery, intrigue and original ideas that turn the idea of what a video game can be on its head. Make sure to play the first game, too, or get a refresh courtesy of Fortnite and Epic Games. Buy Alan Wake 2 at Xbox Halo: The Master Chief Collection Halo: The Master Chief Collection features almost every Halo game, all of which have been enhanced for the Xbox Series X/S. Anyone who picks this up gains access to Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Halo: Reach, and Halo 4. Now usually found for under £20, this is ridiculously good value for money. Every campaign has its moments, with tons of replayability and multiplayer modes that have improved massively since release. Buy Halo: The Master Chief Collection at CDkeys Rocket League Do you love cars? What about football? How about rockets? If one or all of those things appeal to you, then download Rocket League for some of the most chaotic quick matches in gaming. From developers Psyonix, not only is Rocket League one of the best examples of "just one more game" but it has a dynamite soundtrack, dozens of cool collaborations from Batman to The Fast and The Furious and rankings for every competitive level imaginable. The only negative we can think of is the name, going for something more simple after the previous: Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars. Forza Horizon 5 The latest in the Forza Horizon series, Forza Horizon 5 is set in Mexico, and while the England-based fourth entry blew us away, especially with its Series X upgrade, this game was made for the new consoles directly – and it looks it. Some standouts include how smooth racing is, the top-tier sound design, striking visual fidelity, hundreds of challenges and a deep campaign that will keep you entertained for hours on end. It won several Game of the Year awards in 2021 for a reason. Buy Forza Horizon 5 at CDKeys EA Sports FC 25 The second instalment of the EA Sports FC franchise delivers numerous improvements alongside another dose of the hugely popular Ultimate Team mode. As with any football game, EA Sports hasn't reinvented the wheel but fine-tuned various elements to make it the most realistic football sim on the market. With sweeping changes to tactics and Career Mode, there's plenty to keep any football fan busy. Our review highlights the Rush mode thanks to its quick pace of play adding an element of fun that's been missing from the franchise in recent years. Buy EA Sports FC 25 at CD Keys If you're looking for something else to play, check out our lists of the best PC games and best VR games to try out now. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
The 15 best Sims 4 challenges to test your skills
If you've played The Sims 4 extensively and are patiently waiting for the launch of The Sims 5, there are a number of challenges you can embark on. Ranging from keeping the notorious Cowplants alive to organising your very own dating show, there's a huge selection of challenges to make the life simulation game even more tricky. Here, we've hand-picked 15 of our favourites that are definitely worth trying. Listen to our Sims developer interview on the One More Life podcast! A challenge isn't an official thing or even a mod, but instead tasks you with playing the game under strict rules, which leads to humorous and difficult scenarios. Players often come up with different challenges to keep The Sims entertaining on new saves. The Sims 4 expansion packs that have been released can add extra longevity, too, but challenges are what we're looking at today – of which there are many to choose from. Keep reading to find out what we think the best Sims 4 challenges are. Hopefully they provide ample inspiration for you to create your own challenge, too. Best Sims 4 challenges Off the Grid Challenge The aim of the game with this Sims 4 challenge is to, as the name would suggest, live off-grid. So that means no water, no electricity - and quite a few problems that will arise as a result of having neither. This is a tricky one truth be told, but attempting this will give you a very different feel to the game than you would typically have. Rags to Riches Challenge Like every GTA story without the rampant murdering, Rags to Riches is a case of starting with nothing, and eventually having it all. You start with no home, just some land, and you have nothing to your name - items or money-wise. From there you have to build yourself up however you can. While this will take an awfully long time, we feel it's worth it. The Alien Adoption Challenge Ever wanted to raise your own little alien? Well, now you can thanks to this challenge. As the name suggests, you take in an alien baby following its ship crashing, and you then raise it as if it were your own - which it is now anyway, so just be a good parent. A really fun one this, and we love how quirky it is. The Zodiac Challenge 12 generations of Sims need to be played through here to have one in each of the star signs, and you need to start with the first which is Aquarius through to Capricorn. The fun here comes from seeing all the different personality traits that the characters have with each sign. Dumpster Challenge The stinkiest challenge in the game, the Dumpster Challenge requires you to live in a dumpster with a wealth of 0. What you own and eat all comes from other residents and the things that they chuck away. To make it even smellier, showers are not allowed. Big Brother Challenge A timely one given that Big Brother has returned to our screens in 2023 - this challenge is indeed based on the show. Here you will have a number of Sims placed in a house and, just like in the show, they get evicted as time goes on based on what friendship levels they have. It's great fun, this one. If you want to try out an alternative reality show challenge, we've also seen the Love Island villa created in The Sims 4. The Decades Challenge You have 10 generations to get through here, but you'll need to go quite far back in time to start it, and the chances are that you will have no electricity to begin with. Keep working through them all, changing their attire to match the era and eventually, you'll be caught up with the modern day. View Green Video on the source website Globetrotter Challenge Word of warning here, as this is not an easy challenge by any stretch of the imagination. Every time the season changes, so do your living arrangements. You will need to move to a new area each time, which means ticking off their main aspirations in a far quicker time than you would normally have to. Black Widow Challenge No, this has nothing to do with the MCU character of the same name, but everything to do with marriage, murder and wealth! Your character here will need to marry into wealth, and then kill off the poor, unsuspecting husband, steal his money, and then move on to the next victim. Kaching! Runaway Teen Challenge No adults are needed in a patch that came for the game allowing teenagers to live grown-up free - and this challenge means that you can't even talk to them! You also can't get a regular job, which means your options are limited to fishing, gardening, and digging - can you still make it big with a start like that? The Cowplant Challenge Synonymous for the milk it produces, the Cowplant challenge is one of the tricker ones you can embark on in The Sims 4. Farming them poses a huge risk to your Sim, as the plants can resort to eating them if they're not fed regularly. You're required to commit your entire life to maintaining the creatures to avoid the potentially deadly consequences. The History Challenge This particular challenge in The Sims 4 involves players taking a journey through several generations of a family, starting with the prehistoric era and working through to the modern day. The challenge places a number of restrictions ranging from building materials to the type of activities your Sims can enjoy. Initially, it's a tricky task, but it gets easier as each generation progresses. View oEmbed on the source website The Batchelor/Bachelorette Challenge Based on the hit reality TV show, this challenge focuses on the art of romance in The Sims 4. Create a male or female Sim, provide them with five different love interests and move them all into the same house. At the end of a week, evict the Sim possessing the lowest romance score. The 100 Baby Challenge A hugely popular challenge to undertake in The Sims 4 is the 100 baby challenge. The aim of the game is for a single Sim to have 100 children. You can make this more difficult by combining it with the Black Widow challenge or by having one child per father. The Runaway Teen Challenge As the title suggests, this challenge involves your teen Sim either living in a house alone or full of fellow teenagers after running away from their family. You can choose to move from house to house or opt to settle in your new-found living arrangements. Skipping school and getting a part-time job are requirements of the challenge with the goal of managing to create something from nothing. Read more on The Sims: The Sims 4 pronouns - how to change them The Sims 3 cheats - more codes to know The Sims 4 free - when did the game go free? Listen to our One More Life podcast, subscribe to our free newsletter and follow us on Twitter for all the latest gaming intel. Looking for something to watch? Check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide. 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Best horror games on Xbox Game Pass to play right now
With the weather getting worse and the nights drawing in, there's no better time to jump into the best horror games available on Xbox Game Pass. There are plenty of horror titles to try out on Game Pass right now, from classics to new games you might not have heard of. With so much choice, it can be tricky to decide where to start but we've hand-picked some of our favourites for you to try! If you haven't already signed up to this subscription service featuring a scarily large library, you'll find some Xbox Game Pass deals at CDKeys, which will make it even more affordable to try out all these fun horror games. So, what are the best horror games available on Xbox Game Pass? Keep on reading to find our recommendations! Dead by Daylight Dead by Daylight is an online multiplayer game that feels like you're actually in a horror movie. In it, one player is a slasher up against four survivors. You have to find and kill the four survivors when playing as the slasher, or survive long enough to win as a survivor. It's a fun game with some genuinely tense moments when playing as either slasher or victim. Now get out there and survive the night. Read more: Xbox Series X stock updates Alien Isolation After Aliens: Colonial Marines came out and disappointed almost every gamer on the planet who had been looking forward to playing it, many thought we would never see a genuinely great game from the hit franchise - that one didn't even do justice to AvP Requiem let alone the original Alien movie. Thank goodness for Alien Isolation then, a game that harkens back to the catastrophic feel of the 1979 film and sees you working your way around a deserted space station while an alien hunts you down. Stealth and staying quiet is key in this game and while the scares do calm down after a while, it remains a tense and nerve-wracking game to play. A Plague Tale: Requiem This sequel is something of a masterpiece that's as horrific as it is breathtaking. It's a brutal tale of a young boy, a young girl and millions of rats that isn't to be missed. The first A Plague Tale was good, but Requiem is even better and is definitely worth a download and play if you like your horror swarming with rats and the brutal realities of medieval Europe. Dead Space We will always remember our first time playing the original Dead Space and assuming that the game would ease us in gently before the terrifying carnage began to unfold. We were wrong. The frights start with a heart-pounding chase sequence almost immediately after you gain control of Isaac and it rarely lets up from that point onwards. This a genuinely chilling game with numerous moments that shocked us and the same can be said for all three games in the franchise. And they are all available now as part of Games Pass thanks to the recent addition of all the EA Play titles to the catalogue. Inside A horror game doesn't have to feature huge amounts of gore and a jump scare around every corner. Inside has nailed the atmosphere without any of the characters speaking a single word. The story revolves a boy attempting to escape the enemies attempting to capture him. There are puzzles to solve, excellent audio and a memorable ending. The Evil Within If survival horror is your thing then you will definitely want to spend some time with The Evil Within, a game that follows the adventures of Sebastian Castellanos – someone who gets caught up in a distorted world that is filled with horrific creatures who do not wish good things upon the player. The horror elements of the game were highly praised when the game was released and it is every bit as scary as you would have been led to believe. Get through the first and you'll get to do it all over again with the sequel too - which is also available to play on Game Pass. Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice Released in November 2023, the immersion in Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is some of the very best. You play as Senua who's looking to save the soul of her deceased lover by making a trip to Helheim. You also get a stark insight into her own thoughts including hallucinations and plenty of visual disorientation to take the immersion up another level Telltale's The Walking Dead This is a very different game from the others on the list as Telltale made games that were more a click and point type adventure than a game where you spend a lot of time in the action. Its key selling point is the story and it is one that will draw you in and have you feeling way more invested in the characters than you were expecting. Lee and Clem are two great leads and they are backed up by a whole host of characters - some you can trust, and some you should be wary of. And all this is going on in the midst of the zombie apocalypse and many people you will grow to love will not make it out alive. As of writing, you can play all of Telltale's The Walking Dead on Xbox Game Pass. They are all worth playing if you want to experience the complete story. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to watch the Insidious movies in order
There are two ways to watch Insidious, if you dare...
Back in 2011, filmmaker James Wan brought Insidious to our screens. The movie, which follows Josh and Renai Lambert (Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne) as they’re tasked with protecting their young son, Dalton, against demonic forces that have invaded their home, ended up being a huge success, spawning an entire franchise, which is comprised of five films set in more than one time period, creating a complex mythology. If you're wondering how to watch the Insidious movies in order, there are two options – in release order and chronologically – and we'll list both here to help you plan your spooky movie marathon. Both methods are perfectly valid, with no major plot points spoiled by watching the prequels first, as is the case with many other long-running franchises. Here's what you need to know. How to watch the Insidious movies in release order Nice and simple: just follow the order below to watch all the Insidious movies in the order that cinema-goers did as they were being released. Insidious (2010) Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015) Insidious: The Last Key (2018) Insidious: The Red Door (2023) How to watch the Insidious movies in chronological order With two prequels in the series to complicate things, here's how to enjoy the Insidious movies in the order they take place within this horrifying shared universe. Insidious: Chapter 3 Released: 2015 Insidious: Chapter 3 is the earliest entry in the franchise timeline, taking place years before the Lambert haunting depicted in the first two films. Screenwriter Leigh Whannell made his directorial debut with this feature, which served as the launchpad for later efforts including 2018's underrated action flick Upgrade and 2020's acclaimed reboot of The Invisible Man. The plot revolves around an evil figure in an oxygen mask known only as "The Man Who Can't Breathe" as he goes up against accomplished parapsychologist Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye). The charismatic psychic has long dealt with bad spirits and – despite her desire to put it all behind her – soon learns that only she can help save troubled teenager Quinn Brenner (Stefanie Scott). Where to watch: Buy Insidious Chapter 3 on Blu-Ray at Amazon Insidious: The Last Key Released: 2018 A sequel to Chapter 3, but still a prequel to the first two movies, Insidious: The Last Key tells another story with fan favourite character Elise Rainier. She returns to her childhood home – where she was abused by her cruel father – when the new owner reports strange and frightening signs of a malevolent presence. Creators James Wan and Leigh Whannell handed the directing reins to Adam Robitel (Escape Room) for this entry, which unfortunately reaped the least favourable reviews of the Insidious franchise to date. That said, it does offer some major revelations about Elise's origins that will prove interesting to those invested in the unlikely hero. The Last Key also connects directly to the first Insidious movie, making it a great primer for that spooky flick. Where to watch: Buy Insidious: The Last Key on DVD at Amazon Insidious Released: 2010 The original – and still the best – Insidious movie stars Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne as the parents of a comatose boy who leaves medical professionals utterly bewildered. Little do they know he is being used as a vessel for malevolent spirits that want to wreak havoc on the land of the living. As the iconic line says: "It's not the house that's haunted, it's your son." Insidious was a success upon release with the film being largely praised by critics and the scares coming thick and fast throughout. It remains a fantastic watch, with strong performances from Wilson, Byrne and Shaye, as well as some of the best scoring and sound design to hit mainstream horror in recent memory. Where to watch: Buy Insidious on Blu-ray at Amazon Insidious: Chapter 2 Released: 2013 Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne returned for the second Insidious movie, which picks up directly after the first. Despite their best efforts to rid themselves of the entities hounding them, the Lambert family remains very much connected to The Further – a dark and dangerous world where restless spirits wander. The first film is essential viewing in order to make heads or tails of this one, as the stories are interconnected in a rather ingenious way. This is a weaker entry overall, with some jarring tonal shifts and a greater reliance on jump scares, but the final act makes for quite visceral viewing. While by no means perfect, Chapters 1 and 2 form a satisfying duology all on their own. Where to watch: Buy Insidious 1 and 2 on Blu-Ray at Amazon Insidious: The Red Door Released: 2023 Patrick Wilson and Ty Simpkins return to the roles of Josh and Dalton Lambert, who have become estranged in the decade since the traumatic events of Chapter 2. Starting university could be a great opportunity for Dalton to turn over a new leaf after a loss in the family, but instead, it triggers a reconnection to The Further – and the evil that lurks within. While Rose Byrne and Lin Shaye do make fleeting appearances here, the focus is primarily on the struggling father-and-son, plus newcomer Sinclair Daniel as Dalton's roommate, Chris, who provides some comic relief. Notably, Wilson performs double-duty on this entry, serving as director as well as one of its main stars. Are the Insidious and The Conjuring movies connected? Although they share a star in the form of Patrick Wilson, the Insidious movies are not part of The Conjuring universe. The former stars Wilson as troubled father-of-three Josh Lambert, while in the latter he portrays real-life paranormal investigator Ed Warren. There's little chance of the two franchises merging, with Insidious being distributed by Sony Pictures while The Conjuring franchise is housed at Warner Bros. Producer Jason Blum has previously expressed interest in blending Insidious with Sinister – another horror series dabbling in demonic entities – but this project appears to have stalled. He told CinePop in June 2023: "We did develop it for a while, but we could never come up with a great movie. And I didn't want to make a movie just for the sake of combining the two franchises. "I wanted to make a movie that was really good. We never came up with a great idea, but I'm open." Read more: Insidious: The Red Door ending explained – Do Josh and Dalton survive? Insidious: The Red Door post-credits scene explained – Is The Further open? 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Batman games in order: Arkham & beyond in story or release order
Batman has a huge history in video games that dates all the way back to 1986. After the Arkham series, the Batman Universe games have been decent (read our Gotham Knights review), but never quite lived up to the glory days of these releases. If you're anything like us, playing them is a yearly occurrence. But if you're new, you might not know where to start. Let's take a look at all the games, and their corresponding DLCs. How to play the Batman Arkham games in story order If you want to play through the Batman Arkham games in story order, so you can really get into the head of Bruce Wayne without breaking the continuity at any point, this is how it goes: Arkham Origins Arkham Shadow Arkham Asylum Arkham City Arkham VR Arkham Knight Those four games, plus a couple of VR spinoffs, should keep you busy for a while! You'll be in full Dark Knight mode, sleeping upside down and berating your imaginary butler by the time you're finished with them. The most recent addition to the series is Batman: Arkham Shadow which is exclusively available for Meta Quest users. It's believed that the game slots into the Arkham timeline between Origins and Asylum. Where does the Arkham DLC fit in? However, you might be wondering about the various DLCs that came out with a few of the titles. Again, the chronology matters here. So if you want to play them all in story order, this is where they fit in with the full game releases: Arkham Origins DLC: Initiation Arkham Origins Arkham Origins DLC: A Cold Cold Heart Arkham Origins DLC: Blackgate Arkham Knight DLC: Batgirl - A Matter of Family Arkham Shadow Arkham Asylum Arkham City Arkham City DLC: Black Mask Challenge Campaign Arkham City DLC: Catwoman Arkham City DLC: Harley Quinn's Revenge Arkham VR Arkham Knight DLC: Batgirl Arkham Knight DLC: Harley Quinn Arkham Knight Arkham Knight DLC: Catwoman's Revenge Arkham Knight DLC: Red Hood Arkham Knight DLC: Robin - A Flip of a Coin Arkham Knight DLC: Nightwing - GCPD Lockdown View Green Video on the source website Batman Arkham games in release date order If you'd rather play through these games in the order they came out, so you see the graphics and gameplay improving (in theory) with each instalment, this release date order will serve you well... Arkham Asylum (2009) Available on: PC, Mac, PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S To some, this is still the best of the bunch of the Arkham games and it is easy to see why. Restricting the game to the confines of the titular and iconic asylum was a brilliant move that fully absorbs the player in the twisted way the place is being run under the control of Joker. It dazzled us upon release and it remains re-playable all these years later. Buy Arkham Asylum from Amazon (prices from £14.99) Arkham City (2011) Available on: PC, Mac, PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Wii U Leaving the asylum behind, Arkham City once again pits Bats against Joker, along with many other foes, and takes us to the streets of Gotham. This is a far bigger game than the first and one that is just as well regarded by most fans as Asylum. We get another tight story here too that is compelling from start to finish, and the Riddler challenges are taken to another level with the larger playing field. The DLCs for this game featured a couple of the most famous femme fatales of the DC universe. Both the Catwoman DLC and Harley Quinn's Revenge were released later, and shouldn't be missed. Buy Arkham City from Amazon (prices from £14.95) Arkham Origins (2013) Available on: PC, PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Wii U While Rocksteady Studios were behind the Arkham series, it was WB Games Montréal that took the reins for Arkham Origins - and it would be fair to say the game is not on many people's favourites list. It isn't a bad game by any stretch of the imagination, but this prequel lacks the spark of the previous entries - although we did appreciate the lean into Batman's detective skills. The DLCs for Origins were A Cold Cold Heart and Blackgate. The latter is particularly interesting, with it's 2.5 dimensional side scrolling gameplay. Buy Arkham Origins from Amazon (prices from £17.42) Arkham Knight (2015) Available on: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S The final game in the series was the biggest, but not quite the best. There is a lot to love about Arkham Knight, especially the story, and it features some brilliant set pieces that remain riveting to play even the second time around. But there were some issues, largely surrounding the overused Batmobile (we still wake up in a cold sweat thinking about tank fights), that made it feel like a disappointment to some - but it does enough right to make it feel satisfying overall. The only DLC for Arkham Knight is A Matter Of Family, in which Barbara Gordon jumps into the Batsuit and joins Robin to save her father, Commissioner Gordon. Buy Arkham Knight on Amazon (prices from £12.85) Arkham VR (2016) Available on: PC, PS4, PS5 (PSVR, HTC Vive or Meta headset required) The first game in this series to embrace virtual reality, Batman: Arkham VR lets you experience Detective Mode like never before. Playing from a first-person perspective, you will solve puzzles and use gadgets to unravel a mystery involving sidekicks going missing. The game is quite short, clocking in at under two hours for its main story, so we wouldn't say it's essential. If you have a VR set-up, though, why not give it a go? Although it's the last game to launch with 'Arkham' in its title, it actually fits into the story timeline between City and Knight. Buy Arkham VR on the PS Store (£15.99) or CD Keys (£2.99) Arkham Shadow (2024) Arkham Shadow is the second game to utilise virtual reality to deepen the immersion even more. Players will find themselves kicking baddies to the kerb in addition to completing puzzles to unravel the mysteries. It's a short and sweet game, meaning it's not necessarily essential to understand the full Arkham timeline – but if you're in possession of a Meta Quest headset, it's certainly worth playing. Buy Arkham Shadow on the Meta Store (£38.99) What about Gotham Knights? View Green Video on the source website Available on: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S The makers of Arkham Origins, WB Montreal, released a game called Gotham Knights in 2022. It follows Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl and Red Hood on a mission to clean up Gotham without The Dark Knight's help. If you're planning on playing all the Batman games, we'd recommend playing Gotham Knights last. Gotham Knights is technically set in a different universe to the Arkham games — so you can play it whenever you like, to be honest — but it does assume a lot of knowledge about Batman's past and all his sidekicks. Buy Gotham Knights on Amazon (prices from £29.99) What about Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League? Coming to: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S The makers of all the other Arkham games, Rocksteady, released a game called Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League in February 2024. This one is set in the same timeline as the Arkham games, after the events of Arkham Knight, so we'd also recommend playing it after you've done the others. Buy Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League at Amazon (prices from £22.95) Read more: Is Suicide Squad crossplay? | Suicide Squad DLC | Is Suicide Squad down? | Suicide Squad plot | Suicide Squad Batman | Suicide Squad reviews situation | Suicide Squad PC requirements | Suicide Squad cast Listen to our One More Life podcast, subscribe to our free newsletter and follow us on Twitter for all the latest gaming intel. Looking for something to watch? Check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.