Radio Times
type: channel
link: https://www.radiotimes.com
date: 2025-12-12T14:24:33.000Z
update period: hourly
update frequency: 1
update base: 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00
items: Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic — Our burning questions and release date speculation
items: Roblox image ID list: 100 best images and decals to use
items: Roblox The Forge codes: Full list of codes for December 2025
items: How to unlock all the Relics in CoD BO7 Zombies
items: Fortnite Winterfest 2025: Start date speculation and Harry Potter rumours explained
items: Clash Royale codes: Full list and how to redeem code explained
items: Total War: Warhammer 40k release date speculation and what to expect
items: Divinity: Release date speculation and what to expect from Larian's next game
items: Two new Tomb Raider games revealed, with Alix Wilton Regan cast as Lara Croft
items: 007 First Light confirms music icon for Bond villain role in much-anticipated video game
items: Pokémon Go Fest 2026: Dates, locations and what to expect
items: How to follow the clues in Arc Raiders: Marked For Death quest explained
items: Nintendo Year in Review 2025: Release date window confirmed for your Wrapped-like stats
items: The Game Awards 2025: Date, UK time, nominees and how to watch
items: Xbox Year in Review 2025: Release date speculation and what to expect
items: Arc Raiders Cold Snap update: Release date and what to expect
items: PS Plus free games: New games revealed for December 2025
items: Arc Raiders update today (11th December): What changes in the patch notes?
items: Kim Kardashian in Fortnite: Release date and what to expect
items: PlayStation Wrapped 2025: How to see your PS4 and PS5 stats recap
items: Hogwarts Legacy 2 remains a "no brainer" as Netflix tries to buy Warner Bros Games
items: Baldur's Gate 3 studio's new game seems to have solved The Game Awards mystery teaser
items: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II remake project seemingly confirmed by fascinating new report
items: What is the Nex Playground, and is it available in the UK?
items: I'm a technology writer and these were my 18 biggest gadget releases of 2025 – how many did you catch?
items: Pokémon Go finally adds a feature that fans have wanted for years
items: 99 Nights in the Forest codes: Full list of codes for December 2025
items: What time is Taco Tuesday in Steal a Brainrot? Admin Abuse schedule explained
items: Xbox Game Pass games: Confirmed new free titles to play in December 2025
items: BAFTA Games Awards 2026: Longlist revealed with 64 games in the running

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic — Our burning questions and release date speculation
type: item
date: 2025-12-12T14:24:33.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: Is that the Ebon Hawk?
encoded: Okay, apparently I didn't dream that! A whole new video game set in the Old Republic era of Star Wars really has been announced. It's called Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic (or FotOR to its friends), and it was revealed during The Game Awards last night (Thursday 11th December 2025). FotOR is described in the official materials as being a "brand-new epic narrative single-player action role-playing game." Another description adds: "Blending innovative storytelling, memorable characters, and heart-pounding combat, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic will immerse you in an unforgettable experience where every decision deepens your journey toward the light…or the darkness." The game is being directed by none other than Casey Hudson, director of the legendary 2003 RPG Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (or KotOR to its friends), not to mention the Mass Effect trilogy as well. Interestingly, Hudson seems to have founded a whole new company, Arcanaut Studios, over in Canada, and this is their first project. For now, save for the vibey CGI trailer, we don't have much to go on. So, here's our list of burning questions, starting with the obvious one — when the heck can we get our hands on this thing? When is the Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic release date? The Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic release date has not been confirmed yet, and we wouldn't expect it to be revealed any time soon. The company making the game, Arcanaut Studios, was only founded in July 2025, according to an official press release direct from the horse's mouth. Given that game development cycles take multiple years in this day and age, we would speculate that the game will not come out in 2026 or 2027. Our most realistic hope is a 2028 release, and even that sounds a bit on the optimistic side! But hey, rebellions are built on hope. Is Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic a sequel to KotOR? "Fate of the Old Republic is not a direct sequel or continuation" to the previous Knights of the Old…

FotOR-release-date-187afd5.png
width: 1600
height: 1066

Roblox image ID list: 100 best images and decals to use
type: item
date: 2025-12-12T14:24:10.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: Make your time in Roblox better with these images.
encoded: Jumping into the Roblox universe and hoping to personalise your game with custom decals? Well, you're in luck. RadioTimes.com has assembled a list of the 100 best image IDs to use in Roblox so that you can put your mark on your digital world. There are also music IDs to choose your perfect song, as well as codes that allow you to change your appearance, such as face codes, hair codes and shirt IDs, too. The codes don't stop there either, as we have a ton of them for Roblox games such as Anime Last Stand, Grow a Garden, 99 Nights in the Forest, The Forge and – if you're willing to join the dark side – codes for Fortnite Steal the Brainrot. But for now, read on to discover all the best Roblox image IDs and how to use them! How to use Roblox image IDs Before we get into our top 100 image and decal IDs in Roblox, you’ll need to know how to use them and where to find more. To find the user-created images and decals in Roblox, simply head on over to the Marketplace on the official website. Click on Images to see the lot of them, and then click on the Get Decal button to add it to your inventory. If you would prefer to see how it's done, then we’ve included a simple video from YouTuber Gauging Gadgets below: View oEmbed on the source website Roblox image ID: The best 100 decals View Gallery on the source website Take a look at the gallery above to scroll through a whole load of Roblox image IDs, with their associated code listed below each picture. If you like the look of any of the Roblox images or decals above, simply copy the image ID and paste it into the end of this URL: www.roblox.com/library/ Once you have done that, you can add the decal to your inventory. Here’s our list of the 100 best images and decals to use in Roblox: Giga Chad (image ID: 10590477450) Help me rickroll all of Roblox (image ID: 6403436082) Shocked Guy meme (image ID: 11818627075) Among us man face (image ID: 9180622670) Cat_gun (image ID: 5205790826) Man shocked at sight of banana (image ID: 960…

Roblox-Image-ID-List-6b19bbf.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

Roblox The Forge codes: Full list of codes for December 2025
type: item
date: 2025-12-12T13:56:02.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: Rock and stone?
encoded: Brand new Roblox experience The Forge is a brilliant option for gamers who like mining deep underground, collecting rare ores and crafting brand new weapons and armour. And there are free codes to make the fun experience even better! RadioTimes.com has assembled a full list of codes for The Forge for December 2025 and explained how to use them below! We've also included expired codes, so you can cross-reference any you might have found that you're not sure of. Alternatively, we've got codes for loads of other games on Roblox, such as 99 Nights in the Forest and Grow a Garden, and if you feel like joining the Dark Side, there's also Fortnite Steal the Brainrot. But for now, read on for the full list of codes for The Forge in December 2025! Roblox The Forge codes: Full list of codes for December 2025 Active codes There are currently no active codes. Unfortunately there are no codes for The Forge currently available, but this will change when a new one is released. Expired codes And below are all the codes that are now expired. We've included all previous codes so you know exactly which work and which don't! FREESPINS - 8x Rerolls 100K! 40KLIKES 20KLIKES 15KLIKES 10KLIKES 5KLIKES BETARELEASE! – 2x Rerolls POSTRELEASEQNA – 1x Rerolls RELEASE – 1x Reroll SORRYFORSHUTDOWN 100KLIKES 300K! 200K! How to redeem codes in The Forge in Roblox Like with many Roblox games, redeeming your codes in The Forge is simple and only requires you to follow a few short steps: Launch The Forge in your Roblox client Click the cog icon in the top-left corner to open up the in-game Settings menu Scroll down until you see the 'Codes' section with a text box next to it Type or paste your code of choice into the text box and hit 'Claim' Enjoy your rewards! 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.

roblox-the-forge-codes-79d2b51.jpg
width: 3000
height: 2000

How to unlock all the Relics in CoD BO7 Zombies
type: item
date: 2025-12-12T13:15:16.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: Where to find each one to make your experience more challenging.
encoded: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 fleshes out the Zombies mode substantially by adding quite a lot of replayability, challenge, and pinnacle rewards to chase. One of the bigger changes comes in the form of the Relics, which act as additional difficulty modifiers. But, if you have three, six or nine of them equipped you can earn a variety of bonuses from Golden armour to level four pack-a-punch weapons, to an ultra weapon rarity. Here's what you need to do to unlock each and every Relic in CoD BO7 Zombies right now. Keep in mind that you need to reach round 20 in a match and have completed the main Easter egg quest in Ashes of the Damned and interacted with the tablet at the end of the Easter egg. How to unlock all CoD BO7 Zombies Relics To get each relic, you need to do the following in Ashes of the Damned or Astra Malorum: Light three candles and then complete the trial at Vandorn Farm (Lawyer's Pen) [Ashes of the Damned] Shoot the Mr. Peeks while using Aether Shroud and then complete the trial at Vandorn Farm (Teddy Bear) [Ashes of the Damned] Take the Jump Pad at Janus Tower Plaza and shoot three purple dots. Then complete the trial at Vandorn Farm (Dragon Wings) [Ashes of the Damned] Play Cursed at Tier I and reach round 40. Find the two wine bottles, place them in Blackwater Cabin and then shoot them in the order they exploded. Then complete the trial at the Cosmodrome. (Focusing Stone) [Ashes of the Damned] Play Cursed at Tier I and reach round 40. Kill the Doppelghast with a jump pad and then complete the trial at the Cosmodrome. (Vril Sphere) [Ashes of the Damned] Play Cursed at Tier II and reach round 60 and complete a round without taking any damage. Then complete the trial at Blackwater Lake (Bus) [Ashes of the Damned] Play Cursed at Tier II and beat the Easter egg in the match. Reach round 60 and then save and quit the match. Load into the game and then complete the trial at Blackwater Lake. (Dragon) [Ashes of the Damned] Play Cursed at Tier II and find the phon…

cod-bo7-zombies-earn-relics-f8ed982.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

Fortnite Winterfest 2025: Start date speculation and Harry Potter rumours explained
type: item
date: 2025-12-12T13:00:37.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fortnite
description: You're a brand collaboration, Harry.
encoded: ‘Tis the season, which means that in short order, we’ll be dashing through the snow in Fortnite Winterfest 2025, and we’ve got all the start date speculation you can shake a wand at, as well as the Harry Potter rumours explained! What’s more, there are video clips that point to there being more snow on the map! Unimaginable, really… But speaking of snow, one winter-themed Hatsune Miku could also be making an appearance if leaks are anything to go by. What we do know for certain is that Winterfest 2025 will be part of Chapter 7 Season 1, which features many famous faces from Hollywood, and even a Kill Bill chapter of all things. But if we harp on and on, we might end up on Santa’s naughty list, so let’s get straight to it! Read on for some Fortnite Winterfest 2025 release date speculation! When is Fortnite Winterfest 2025? Start date speculation Fortnite Winter Fest 2025 will likely start between 15th and 21st December. Every Fortnite Winterfest to date has launched during this window, and nothing points to it being any different this year, with HypeX, hitning at the return. https://x.com/HYPEX/status/1998887612925489534 Epic Games is yet to make any official announcement though, and whilst uncommon, something happening internally could see some sort of delay, but Epic Games will probably only announce a date when it feels confident that Fortnite Winterfest 2025 will be ready. When we hear something more official, we will let you know as soon as possible! What to expect from Fortnite Winterfest 2025 According to Fortnite leaker HYPEX (who is rarely wrong), there will be a Harry Potter collaboration in Fortnite, which will include skins and a Broom Mythic at least. View oEmbed on the source website The skin has already leaked, which you can see below: https://x.com/HYPEX/status/1999368156075155526 A broom would let players fly around the map, and we wouldn’t be surprised if there was a Golden Snitch to catch during rounds, either. We already had the Witch’s Broom way …

radio-times-fortnite-winterfest-2025-harry-potter-128cb6d.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

Clash Royale codes: Full list and how to redeem code explained
type: item
date: 2025-12-12T12:59:01.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: Codes Royale!
encoded: Clash Royale might be approaching its one-decade anniversary, but the game remains hugely popular in 2025. The game transports you to a fantasy world where you take part in battles against other players online with the aim of destroying their base before they destroy yours, or the timer runs out. If you're struggling to win, you can improve your odds of beating other players by using Clash Royale Codes. And fortunately for you, we've got the full list of Clash Royale codes, QR codes, and how to redeem them explained! And if codes are your thing, then do be sure to check out our pages for other games, such as Hunty Zombie codes, Bleach Soul Resonance codes, Grow a Garden codes and The Forge codes. If you’re after something else to play, then have a gander at the best mobile games to play now. With that all said, let’s get to all the Clash Royale codes! Full list of active Clash Royale codes (December 2025) Below is the full list of active Clash Royale codes for December 2025: TRUSTYTURRET – Hero Musketeer emote WHENHOGSFLY! – Flying Royal Hogs emote REINABARRIGA – Snoring Dragon banner set When more codes are added or the above are no longer valid, then we will update this page. Keep your eyes peeled! And if you want to know how to redeem Clash Royale codes, read on. How to redeem codes in Clash Royale To redeem codes in Clash Royale, you need to head to the official Supercell store and follow these steps: Log in with Supercell ID Scroll down to the bottom until you reach ‘Redeem a Store Code’ Enter the code in the text box below Press ‘Submit’ If you don’t have a Supercell ID, in the app, select the burger menu (the button with three horizontal lines) and select ‘Supercell ID’ at the bottom, which is in yellow. From there, you can create your Supercell ID and then proceed with the steps above. View Green Video on the source website Full list of Clash Royale QR codes for December 2025 As well as traditional codes, there are also QR codes that you can scan with your p…

radio-times-clash-royale-codes-three-musketeers-7febb82.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

Total War: Warhammer 40k release date speculation and what to expect
type: item
date: 2025-12-12T12:58:51.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: Total War finally heads to the 40K era with the next major entry in Creative Assembly's franchise.
encoded: Warhammer and Total War are like bread and butter. They just go together all the time and with any combination of filling you like, and that isn't set to change, as Creative Assembly just announced the next entry in the Total War saga. Total War: Warhammer 40K finally takes the strategy franchise to the 40K era of Warhammer, with a bleak, galactic war where "mankind's vast armies battle to protect their crumbling empire." While details are scarce right now we do have a first look at gameplay and some new additions to the franchise. Here is what we know so far: Total War: Warhammer 40k release date speculation Total War: Warhammer 40k does not have a confirmed release date. Therefore, we can speculate that it will arrive in late 2026 or even 2027. The game will release on PC and also be the Total War's debut on consoles with a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S release. Although, it isn't clear if this will be a simultaneous release between PC and consoles. We will see more from the game in 2026 so stay tuned for additional details as we update this guide when we hear more from Creative Assembly. Total War: Warhammer 40k what to expect Total War: Warhammer 40K is set in the grim dark 40K universe as you go on a crusade, capturing planets, hijacking fleets, and managing your war economy on the road to dominance. The game gives you control of four iconic factions from the lore, including the Space Marines, Astra Militarum, Orks, and Aeldari, with each one offering their own individual playstyles. No matter which faction you play, the game's campaigns and battles will offer destructible terrain, diverse biomes, and elite squads and war machines to unleash a variety of abilities that give you the edge in the fight. One exciting feature for hardcore tabletop fans, is that Total War: Warhammer 40K will allow you to fully customise your faction, a first for Total War. This means you can shape the faction's title, iconography, heraldry, and arcane wargear, defining their trai…

total-war-warhammer-40000-release-date-7d6009f.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

Divinity: Release date speculation and what to expect from Larian's next game
type: item
date: 2025-12-12T12:15:28.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: Larian's biggest game ever is still likely a while away.
encoded: Larian has unveiled what it has been working on since the immense success of Baldur's Gate 3 in 2023 and it is a new entry in the Divinity series. Unrelated to any of the other games, including the Original Sin sub-franchise, Divinity is a gory, gruesome, and immense RPG descirbed as Larian's biggest game to date. While we only have a teaser trailer, we do have some lore details on the mysterious statue shown at the end of the trailer, which was used to hype up the reveal. Here is when we may see Divinity release and what you can expect from it. Divinity release date speculation Divinity's release date is currently unknown, but if we were to speculate it won't release until 2028 or 2029 at the earliest. Larian are building their biggest game yet and Baldur's Gate 3 only released two and a half years ago. While the studio has staffed up dramatically, Larian's success with their previous game means they are unlikely to rush development of their next blockbuster RPG. On top of that, given we don't have platforms yet and the game's trailer was a CGI tone piece, it suggests Divinity is a long way off from hitting your PC or console, possibly even being one of the first next-gen games announced. Larian will probably go quiet for a while now, but expect to hear more in 2026 or 2027, where hopefully we get a rough release window for Divinity. View oEmbed on the source website What to expect from Divinity Divinity is described as Larian unchaining "its ambitions to bring you an RPG with greater breadth and depth than ever before." That is a bold statement and Sven Vincke, founder and game director at Larian Studios, backs it up: "Despite our long history with the series, this is our first game entitled ‘Divinity.’ We’re ready to bring everything we’ve done previously into one place. This marks the beginning of something with more breadth, depth, and intimacy than anything we’ve created before. We’ve been building toward this moment ever since we took our fate into our own ha…

divinity-release-date--6b43031.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

Two new Tomb Raider games revealed, with Alix Wilton Regan cast as Lara Croft
type: item
date: 2025-12-12T11:02:34.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
description: A remake to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the series and a game to enter the next era of the franchise.
encoded: After years of being stuck in Limbo and seven years since the last major new entry in the series, Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Game Studios have finally revealed what the future of Tomb Raider looks like at The Game Awards 2025 and it is an extremely exciting one. The studios revealed two games last night: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst, with British actress Alix Wilton Regan cast as Lara Croft in this new era of the franchise. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis releases in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, marking the 30th anniversary of the franchise and is a modern reimagining of Lara Croft's original adventure from 1996. With modern graphics, updated game design, and a recreation in Unreal Engine 5, the game seems to act as a bridging point for this new era of the Tomb Raider franchise. View oEmbed on the source website While Crystal Dynamics, who have long helmed the Tomb Raider series, are working on Legacy of Atlantis, development is being assisted by Flying Wild Hog, a Polish action game studio behind the likes of the Shadow Warrior series and Evil West. While initially an odd fit, both studios are owned by Embracer after the company's acquisition spree earlier this decade. In a press release Michał Szustak, CEO of Flying Wild Hog, spoke about the announcement of Legacy of Atlantis: "Our partnership with Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Game Studios marks one of the most significant creative undertakings in our history...Bringing our passion and expertise into such an iconic IP is both an honor and a creative thrill. Crafting a modern reimagining of Lara’s original adventure is a responsibility we embrace with passion and absolute focus. With Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, we’re expanding the universe while staying loyal to what fans have always loved. We can’t wait for players around the world to experience the results of our hard work and dedication." View oEmbed on the source website Onto the second game! Tomb Raider: Cat…

Tomb-Raider-9d6ac4b.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

007 First Light confirms music icon for Bond villain role in much-anticipated video game
type: item
date: 2025-12-12T02:48:30.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: James Bond (franchise)
description: A familiar face joins 007 First Light's star-studded cast.
encoded: The 007 First Light release date is fast approaching and IO Interactive have just debuted a brand new trailer for the game showcasing the game's villain, or at least one of them. This villain is called Bawma and he resides in Aleph, Maruitania. He is played by none other than music icon Lenny Kravitz. Yes, really. It's a pretty surprising casting, but does fit some of the wacky and surprising castings we have seen from the Bond franchise over the years. The trailer doesn't give much away about how big of a role Bawma will play, but he will at least be a central figure during the missions which take place in Aleph. 007 First Light could have even more villains, especially if IO Interactive are opting for several villains across the game's different locales and missions, but Bawma could be a central figure in the plot and main story too. We will have to wait for more details from IO Interactive, or the game's full release to know for sure. Lenny Kravitz has played a variety of roles over the years, in addition to his successful music career. This includes portraying the role of Cinna in The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. He joins a packed cast of other familiar faces, including Patrick Gibson (Dexter: Original Sin, Shadow and Bone, the OA) as James Bond himself. Other casting choices include Priyanga Burford (Industry, No Time To Die) as M, Alastair Mackenzie (Andor, The Crown) as Q, and Lennie James (The Walking Dead) as Greenway. Meanwhile, Gemma Chan (Eternals, Crazy Rich Asians, Humans) plays Dr. Selina Tan, Kiera Lester (Maigret, Ruby Speaking) is Moneypenny, and finally, Noémie Nakai (Tokyo Vice, Army of Thieves) is Ms. Roth. We should see even more cast announcements before the game launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 on 27th March 2026. In the meantime, check out the interview below to learn more from Jonathan Lacaille, the franchise director behind 007 First Light. It was an interesting chat! View Green Vid…

007-first-light-lenny-kravitz-villain-92eecea.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

Pokémon Go Fest 2026: Dates, locations and what to expect
type: item
date: 2025-12-11T17:21:31.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Pokemon Go
description: This year's events take place across Tokyo, Chicago, and Copenhagen
encoded: Pokémon Go Fest is back for 2026 and will return with three events across three different cities this Summer, as well as a global event later in the year once again. Niantic has lifted the lid on some of the first details about the events, including the dates and cities so you can start booking your flights and tickets. Here is what we know about Pokémon Go Fest 2026 right now, as announed on the official Pokémon Go website. Pokémon Go Fest 2026 Dates Pokémon Go Fest 2026 will take place between Friday, 29th May, 2026 and Sunday 14th June, 2026. This period will take the event across three different cities each week, with unique ticketed citywide gameplay in each location as the festival rotates between the three cities. This is about the same time the event takes place every year. Pokémon Go Fest 2026 Cities Pokémon Go Fest 2026 will take place across three different cities: Tokyo - Bay Area (Friday, May 29 – Monday, June 1, 2026, ticketed citywide gameplay from Monday, May 25, 2026) Chicago - Grant Park (Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7, 2026, ticketed citywide gameplay from Thursday, June 4, 2026) Copenhagen - Fælledparken (Friday, June 12 – Sunday, June 14, 2026, ticketed citywide gameplay from Thursday June 11, 2026) On top of these events, Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global will also return with more details to be shared in March and the Spring about all four events. Pokémon Go Fest 2026 What To Expect Pokémon Go Fest 2026 will introduce new research quest and event specific Pokémon spawns in each of these cities, as we have seen in previous years. On top of that, regional Pokémon will appear in other regions across the world to give players a chance to catch some of the rarer creatures. There will also be some unique raids that take place during the events, alongside shiny Pokémon spawns. Finally, you can expect some new content updates and announcement for the game. As mentioned, we will know more in 2026 in the Spring and will keep this article updated over time. …

pokemon-go-fest-2026-dates-473809a.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

How to follow the clues in Arc Raiders: Marked For Death quest explained
type: item
date: 2025-12-11T17:06:56.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: One of the tougher questlines to solve without someone pointing you in the right direction.
encoded: Arc Raiders has a lot of quests to complete. Most of them are easy to follow, but the category of quests that has you follow vague clues are the hardest, with Marked For Death being one of the tougher quests in this category. Here is what you can do to complete the quest in addition to some tips for following the clues in other missions. Arc Raiders Marked For Death guide To follow the clues in Marked For Death, you need to: Visit the Su Durante Warehouses in the north of Buried City. It is just north of Marano Park. Look for Tian Wen's cache on the outside of the warehouse, near the brown corrugated sheet metal wall. From there, head west, into the small group of trees to find some metal which you can inspect. It's quite obvious in amongst the sand. Once you interact with the metal, the quest will complete. As mentioned, the vagueness of the quest makes it challenging to acutally complete, but in reality the steps are simple and straightforward. When it comes to other 'Follow The Clues' questlines, it is worth looking closely at the map and the quest description as they can often hint as to where you need to go, especially for the quests on Spaceport and The Blue Gate. There are still some vague descriptions, but it can be worth exploring a point of interest fully to ensure you aren't venturing off in the wrong direction. Most of the quests revolve around exploring the point of interest or building you are already in. 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.

arc-raiders-marked-for-death-0d8510b.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

Nintendo Year in Review 2025: Release date window confirmed for your Wrapped-like stats
type: item
date: 2025-12-11T17:00:32.000Z
creator: Ben Williams
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
description: You spent how long with Kirby?!
encoded: The time has almost come for the working year to end, and I don't know about you, but I'll spending plenty of time on my Nintendo Switch 2 over the Christmas break. Let's hang on a minute, though. Hasn't every gaming company on the planet been doing their version of Spotify Wrapped right now? Where's the Nintendo version, then? Indeed, we've already seen Discord Checkpoint, PlayStation Wrapped and Steam Year in Review. Nintendo and Xbox seem to be the only holdouts in terms of the major platform holders. So, when are we getting the pile of stats from Nintendo? Keep reading and you'll find out more. When is Nintendo's Year in Review coming out? The Nintendo Year in Review will be launching in January 2026, Nintendo has confirmed on its official social media channels. When we have a precise date, we'll be sure to update this page. Indeed, this does mean that Nintendo can actually give you stats from the whole year, rather than just the year to date (which is what a lot of these things actually seem to focus on). With big games like Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Legends Z-A, Kirby Air Riders, Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World all launching this year, which one will be top of your list in terms of most hours played? You'll find out in the new year! View oEmbed on the source website How to see your Nintendo Switch Year in Review This is how it worked last year! Of course, the process might be a little different this time out, and we'll be sure to update this page when the time comes. Last year, to see your personalised Nintendo recap, you simply needed to head to the official Nintendo Switch Year in Review website. Once you logged in using your Nintendo Account and clicked the red 'Get started' button, you’d be able to see the following stats in order: Your first game The number of games you played and total number of hours Your Most played games Your gaming trends (pie chart showing percentages of the different genres you spent your time playing) The month you played …

nintendo-switch-2-games-kirby-air-riders-103409a.jpg
width: 2560
height: 1440

The Game Awards 2025: Date, UK time, nominees and how to watch
type: item
date: 2025-12-11T16:30:16.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Geoff, Geoff, Geoff!
encoded: Tonight's the night, folks! The Game Awards 2025 is kicking off soon, and Geoff Keighley is about to download a giant ZIP-file of trailers straight into the gaming industry's mind. Of course, there's also the small matter of giving out some awards. Will Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 run rampant again like it did at The Golden Joystick Awards last month? Only time, and the patience to sit through 50 world premieres, will tell! In the build-up, everyone has been trying to guess which games will be revealed in the marketing component of the evening. Our gracious host Geoff posted about a mysterious statue in the Mojave Desert, but we can tick this one off our list as it is now (mostly) solved! Of course, who can forget the hype and hopium of last month, when Valve announced a slew of new hardware, which caused many to speculate that a Half-Life 3 announcement was imminent. Who knows? Perhaps Gabe Newell will return to port after giving his new superyacht a spin. On that topic, perhaps Valve will actually reveal the price of the new hardware, but given how much the price of memory modules is soaring, that seems unlikely. Another spoiled surprise may be the official reveal that Leon S. Kennedy is to be the second playable protagonist of Resident Evil Requiem, as the PlayStation Store let slip recently. View oEmbed on the source website We know for certain that we'll get to see what the future of Tomb Raider will look like, as it's been confirmed that an announcement is to be made during the event. Speaking of iconic characters and what their future will look like, there's rumblings that James Bond: 007 First Light will feature in the show somehow. What we don't know is whether or not we will see more of Hideo Kojima's O.D. or an official announcement of Death Stranding 2 on PC, which the US age classification board ESRB blew the lid off recently. In Microsoft land, we've had some glimpses of the new Fable and a teaser for Forza Horizon 6, so it would be good to see more of…

the-game-awards-2025-08d11eb.jpg
width: 3000
height: 2000

Xbox Year in Review 2025: Release date speculation and what to expect
type: item
date: 2025-12-11T15:14:07.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Xbox
description: Obsess over your obsession.
encoded: Where is the Xbox Year in Review for 2025? It's a logical question to ask, with Discord Checkpoint, PlayStation Wrapped and Steam Replay already going live in the early days of December. Weirdly, the Xbox equivalent of Spotify Wrapped has not yet reared its head this winter. Perhaps the whole team at Xbox is too busy preparing for The Game Awards? That's just our speculation, to be clear with you there. Certainly, there's been no shortage of games to play on Xbox this year. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launched last December, surely meaning it will be in some people's lists, and more recently we had Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 from the Microsoft-owned Activision. The Outer Worlds 2 and Avowed, both from Microsoft-owned Obsidian, would've filled plenty of hours too. That's not to mention non-Microsoft games like FC 26, Arc Raiders and Battlefield 6, which all earned plenty of players at different points in the year. So, what's going on with Xbox Year in Review? Let's get to it! When is the Xbox Year in Review 2025 going live? The Xbox Year in Review for 2025 has not yet gone live. We'd be surprised if it went live before the end of this week, to be honest, because The Game Awards is about to hoover up everyone's attention. Last year's Year in Review launched on Wednesday 4th December, so we're already a little bit late by that comparison. If, for some reason, Xbox loves Wednesdays, perhaps a good guess for this year's launch would be Wednesday 17th December 2025. That's our prediction, anyway! If you really can't wait, the unofficial website True Achievements does offer a fan-made alternative to dive into your stats. How will you access your Xbox Year in Review stats? Once it goes live, getting your Year in Review for Xbox should be dead simple. Last year, all you needed to do was follow this link and log in, and then your year's highlights were there. For now, an equivalent page for 2025 is yet to be revealed. If you scrolled down, you could take an even more de…

xbox-series-x-s-consoles-cff5ed6.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

Arc Raiders Cold Snap update: Release date and what to expect
type: item
date: 2025-12-11T14:46:58.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: The weather is changing Topside, and it's vital you prepare for what is to come.
encoded: Arc Raiders' second major post-launch update is arriving soon, with a Cold Snap on the horizon, bringing a bunch of new winter themed weather changes, new quests, and more. Embark have begun teasing the new update, as well as detailing what to expect in the original roadmap for the game. With this new update finally on the doorstep, here is what we know about it, and when it will be released. Arc Raiders Cold Snap Release Date The Cold Snap update for Arc Raiders will release on 16th December, 2026, which is the same time as the Trials season and ranked season will reset. The Expedition window will open on the following day. This comes around five weeks after the last major content update for the game which added the new map Stella Montis, the Breaking New Ground event, and two new Arc types, alongside a number of other updates and new quests. Meanwhile, the update comes mere days after the exploit fixes and bug fixes of 11th December. While this update isn't adding a new map, it is undoubtedly going to bring a similar level of content. Arc Raiders Cold Snap: What To Expect The Cold Snap update hasn't had any information revealed about it just yet. But, the teaser image from Embark does give us some clues. This image includes a snowy map, which indicates a new weather event will be added to the game in the form of snowfall. Additionally, you can see the Raider Tool is an icepick, suggesting skins for the Raider Tool may be coming to the game. View oEmbed on the source website This weather event was confirmed in the previous roadmap for the game, which you can see below. Alongside that new weather event, the roadmap confirms that the Flickering Flames event will take place, which suggests there could be some kind of heat mechanic on these new snowy maps, requiring you to keep warm. On top of that, the update will add new quests and a new Raider Deck, although we can expect some more items as well. View oEmbed on the source website It's looking like a full trailer wil…

arc-raiders-cold-snap-update-87e1436.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

PS Plus free games: New games revealed for December 2025
type: item
date: 2025-12-11T14:05:19.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
description: Here's what's coming in December 2025.
encoded: If you were burned by Xbox Game Pass and its recent price hikes, you'll be glad to know that PS Plus still provides great value to gamers, and that doesn't look like it will stop anytime soon, going by all the new PS Plus games for December 2025. Of course, PS Plus is now a tiered affair and that does mean that the more you're willing to pay in your monthly or yearly subscription, the more game drops you'll be able to enjoy each month. Speaking of which, the Extra and Premium tier games have now been added too. But, with new games in, out must go the old ones. Sadly, we are past the point of claiming November's tranche of games, so our condolences if you missed the boat with those. There's plenty to be looking forward to in PlayStation land, though, as rumours gather pace around a much-leaked PlayStation handheld, with many suspecting the recent PlayStation power-saving mode is acting as a testing ground to get PS5 titles ready for it. Not only that, but we got a proper look at the upcoming Marvel's Wolverine from Insomniac Games. PlayStation fans are certainly eating good! If you're not yet a subscriber, then be sure to have a gander at the best PS Plus deals! But, as for those new PS Plus games for December 2025, read on. PS Plus free games for December 2025 confirmed PS Plus Essential members will get the following free titles as part of December's monthly games: LEGO Horizon Adventures (PS5) – 2nd December Killing Floor 3 (PS5) – 2nd December The Outlast Trials (PS4, PS5) – 2nd December Synduality: Echo of Ada (PS5) – 2nd December Neon White (PS5) – 2nd December PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members can also enjoy these new additions to the Game Catalogue: Assassin's Creed Mirage (PS5, PS4) Skate Story (PS5) Granblue Fantasy: Relink (PS5, PS4) Planet Coaster 2 (PS5) Cat Quest 3 (PS5, PS4) Paw Patrol Grand Prix (PS5, PS4) Paw Patrol World (PS5, PS4) And Premium members get this one extra: Soulcalibur III (PS5, PS4) It's a pretty strong line-up this month! LE…

LEGO-Horizon-Length-d376c1a.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

Arc Raiders update today (11th December): What changes in the patch notes?
type: item
date: 2025-12-11T13:49:36.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: A small patch before a big content update.
encoded: Arc Raiders' latest update is here, bringing some much needed exploit fixes and bug fixes ahead of the Cold Snap update, which is set to release on 16th December, 2025. This update provides a small amount of changes, and is much smaller compared to the other updates seen in the game. This is down to a few reasons. In the Twitter/X post about the update, Embark say that the schedule of updates is moving to every Tuesday and that updates will not be on a weekly cadence due to the holiday period. This seems like it will change again in January once the bulk of Embark are back to work at the studio. Don't expect any new content here, that is coming next week with the Cold Snap Update, which you can find a full-detailed overview of here. View oEmbed on the source website Full Patch Notes for Arc Raiders Update (December 11) Removed zipline out-of-bounds exploit on Stella Montis. Fixed vaulting bug on Blue Gate. Corrected material issues affecting bullet/blocking & ARC vision. Closed gap in Spaceport Launch Tower wall. Hopefully the zipline exploit and Spaceport fix will finally fix two issues that have been fairly persistent in recent weeks, ever since Embark patched the ability to get behind locked doors without a key. These kinds of exploits have been persistent throughout the entirity of the game since launch and has caused many players to leave the game, before returning when they were finally patched. Let's hope the Cold Snap update doesn't cause any more issues or new problems that need an urgent patch or fix. 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.

arc-raiders-update-today-d13abfe.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

Kim Kardashian in Fortnite: Release date and what to expect
type: item
date: 2025-12-11T13:15:58.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fortnite
description: Should’ve seen this one coming!
encoded: Yep, you read the correctly. Kim Kardashian is coming to Fortnite, with the reality TV star being the latest real-world celebrity to be honoured as a ‘Fortnite Icon’. Not content with having a hit show on Disney Plus and training to be a lawyer, not to mention her numerous other business interests, Kim K has somehow found time to sign off on a Fortnite collab. In fact, she even took the time to appear in a trailer for the collaboration herself, which you don't always see when famous faces are plonked into Fortnite. So, when will Kim Kardashian arrive in Fortnite, and what should you expect from her arrival? Keep on reading and we’ll answer those questions for you! When is the Kim Kardashian Fortnite release date? The release date for Kim Kardashian’s Fortnite collaboration is Saturday 13th December 2025, Epic Games has confirmed. Here in the UK, however, you’ll have to wait until Sunday 14th December, due to the magic of time difference. Epic has even been so kind as to furnish us with an exact launch time! The collab will launch for American players at 7pm ET on Saturday, which means that, here in the UK, the content should become available at midnight going into Sunday 14th December. To get a taste in the meantime, check out the official trailer below! View oEmbed on the source website What to expect from Kim Kardashian in Fortnite So, what’s this collab all about? Considering Kim Kardashian’s fashion credentials, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that there are a couple of different outfits involved! There will be the Kim Kardashian outfit (including a white jacket that you can toggle on or off) and the Iconic Kim Kardashian outfit (which offers over 25 variations including different hairstyles, colour-ways and jewellery). Both of these Kim Kardashian skins will be available in the Fortnite Item Shop, as will a number of accessories (there’s a backpack, a jetplane-themed glider, and the Ring Light To Go Back Bling). There will also be two emotes. One called Slurp…

Kim-Kardashian-in-Fortnite-f4c0f68.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

PlayStation Wrapped 2025: How to see your PS4 and PS5 stats recap
type: item
date: 2025-12-10T11:43:57.000Z
creator: Ben Huxley
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
description: Time to show off your impressive year of gaming!
encoded: Much like Spotify Wrapped, you can get all the details on your Sony gaming life by way of the PlayStation Wrap-Up, and we've got how to see your PS4 & PS5 stats recap explained so you can boast to your friends, or know what link to block on your router so your parents don't see just how much of 2025 went to gaming... It's only natural at the year's end to look back and reflect, for better or for worse, and if you're a multi-platform gamer, you can also soon check out your Steam Year in Review, your Xbox Year in Review and your Nintendo Year in Review. Nex Playground year in review, when? With so many heavy hitters coming in 2025 like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, we've all no doubt put some hours in. But, just how many? Read on to find out all you need to know about the PlayStation Wrap-Up! When does the PlayStation Wrap-Up release? PlayStation wrapped released Monday 8th December. That means you can go check out all the time you spent on your PlayStation right now! What are you waiting for? A link? Details on how to actually check out your PlayStation Wrap-up? Ah, well, fair enough then. Scroll on down, and all shall be revealed. How to see your PlayStation Wrap-Up recap Checking your PlayStation Wrap-Up is pretty simple. All you need is internet access, a web browser of some kind and your PlayStation login details. Once you're all set, go to wrapup.playstation.com to see your PlayStation Wrap-Up recap. Key in your details, and voila – your year in PlayStation gaming should be wrapped up in front of you. Bask the in stats, the trophies, and the time well spent. And if you want to show off... sorry, share it on social media, there will be a summary card at the bottom of the page. We hope you're proud of your year's accomplishments. Now, onto 2026 and the list of upcoming video games it has in store! View Green Video on the source website Read more on PlayStation: The very best PS4 & PS5 games What is PS Plus? Price and perks explained …

GettyImages-1287266474-8756987.jpg
width: 6562
height: 4375

Hogwarts Legacy 2 remains a "no brainer" as Netflix tries to buy Warner Bros Games
type: item
date: 2025-12-10T11:33:54.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
description: Gaming industry expert George Osborn weighs in.
encoded: You've seen the news that Netflix is trying to buy Warner Bros, and you may have already heard that Paramount is another potential suitor that's trying to purchase the iconic film studio and many other assets under the big WB umbrella. Gaming fans will know that, among those assets, Warner Bros has a sizeable video game business. Over the last few years, it's given us such massive hits as Hogwarts Legacy, and some disappointing flops like Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League. The upcoming LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a Warner Bros project, too. And the Mortal Kombat franchise is another going concern that falls under the same massive WB umbrella. So, is all of this gaming goodness caught up in the same acquisition from Netflix/Paramount? What does this mean for Hogwarts Legacy 2 or any potential Arkham game that might be in development? We caught up over email with George Osborn, the industry expert behind the brilliant Video Games Industry Memo newsletter, to understand what the Netflix deal could mean for Warner Bros Games and gaming fans in general. The good news for Harry Potter fans is that Hogwarts Legacy 2 is still looking like a "no brainer". Check out Osborn's insights in full below below! Am I right in thinking that Warner Bros' games business is also being sold to Netflix (or maybe Paramount if they take over the deal)? George Osborn: Yes, Warner Bros' games business is included in the deal. WB had reportedly been trying to sell off its game division last year. It didn’t. So it remains wrapped up in Netflix – or Paramount’s – acquisition of the company. Do you know how big WB's games business is at the moment? There is little publicly available information about the size of WB’s games business. Revenue did drop 48 per cent year-on-year between its 2023 and 2024 financial year. The success of Hogwarts Legacy was followed by the flop of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which put it into a weaker position. This saw the company shrink its…

Canva-1066-8-eac2551.png
width: 1600
height: 1066

Baldur's Gate 3 studio's new game seems to have solved The Game Awards mystery teaser
type: item
date: 2025-12-10T11:30:41.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: Something very exciting is on the horizon...
encoded: Well, folks, we did it, and by we, we’re actually talking about clever people on the internet who are good at sleuthing, as the mystery surrounding the statue in the Mojave Desert, unveiled as part of The Game Awards 2025, appears to have been solved! First unveiled by Geoff Keighley in a cryptic fashion, the internet instantly went into a frenzy. But, it wasn’t long before Keighley shared the coordinates for would-be detectives to go see it for themselves. View oEmbed on the source website Rumours came and went, as studios denied having anything to do with it. There was talk of it being a Diablo 4 DLC or a Path of Exile 2 promo, given the statue was adorned with tormented souls and crocodiles. There were God of War evangelists and Bloodborne truthers, but they all came and went. Some thought it might even have been for The Elder Scrolls 6, but Bethesda denied that it was them. With the mystery still unsolved, people began to suspect it may be a new IP entirely. Many were sceptical of it being anything of substance, given Keighley’s propensity for hyping up games that are of his own particular special interest, as summed up by @hatty_ on X (formerly Twitter). View oEmbed on the source website But, keeping the niggling doubt away from the back of our apathetic minds was none other than Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier, who said it was "very cool and many will be excited for it." This kept the flame alive, and expectations have actually been met, and perhaps even exceeded, when three new trademark filings in Europe went live for Divinity, the series that Baldur’s Gate 3 developers Larian Studios have been making games for since 2002. View oEmbed on the source website As you can see in the X post from Wario64, featuring graphics and reporting from Mp1st, the new trademarked logo is a dead ringer for what looks to be a central eye with tendrils emanating from it. So, it is definitely Divinity, but in what form? Larian Studios reported a while back that it was working…

radio-times-swen-vincke-game-awards-2025-statue-mystery-solved-1d1e76d.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II remake project seemingly confirmed by fascinating new report
type: item
date: 2025-12-10T09:32:06.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
description: KotOR 2 could finally be finished.
encoded: It seems to have been confirmed that Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II — The Sith Lords has a remake in development. Or, at least, a remake was being worked on at some point. Of course, KotOR fans are already expecting one remake. A new version of BioWare’s brilliant 2003 role-playing game, Knights of the Old Republic, has been in the works for years (firstly at Aspyr, and more recently at Saber Interactive). Obsidian’s 2004 sequel, KotOR 2: The Sith Lords, seems to have been lined up for a similar treatment, although the current status of that project is unclear. This news comes from a stunning piece of investigative journalism by Stephen Totilio at Game File. Totilio’s report is largely focused on a recent lawsuit involving Aspyr. The game-development company, best known for its ports of classic Star Wars games, was sued by one fan, Malachi Mickelonis, over allegations of false advertising. You might remember the story. Aspyr had announced that it was working on porting The Sith Lords to Nintendo Switch, with a big added bonus – it was going to restore the game’s cut content, which was missing in the original 2004 release but subsequently rebuilt by dedicated modders. Ultimately, Aspyr didn’t manage to restore this content and were forced to break the disappointing news to players who’d already paid for the product. Totilio’s report dives deep into all of the official documentation from this lawsuit, going into great detail to try to understand what happened to the plans to reinstate the cut content. It’s well worth a read, and you can get a free trial to the Game File Substack to do just that for free. One detail jumps out from the report: “A mystery project codenamed Juliet is described as a full, modern remake of KOTOR II, that is/was in development alongside the previously reported remake of KOTOR I, at least as recently as March.” At one point during the back and forth about the cut content for the Switch port, an unnamed Lucasfilm exec is quoted as s…

KotOR-2--50c7f35.jpg
width: 1280
height: 720

What is the Nex Playground, and is it available in the UK?
type: item
date: 2025-12-09T17:35:43.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: Thank U, Nex.
encoded: Outselling Microsoft’s Xbox Series S and Series X during Black Friday, the Nex Playground seems as if it has come out of nowhere, but it is certainly proving to be a huge hit. But what even is it, and is the Nex Playground available in the UK? For those unaware, the games console space has been squarely occupied by three main players since SEGA pulled out of the market in 2001: Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo. It’s long been assumed that it would be nigh-on-impossible for a new platform to become available in today's market, with most now fully entrenched in the digital libraries that they have built up for years, and with younger people opting to play more on mobile phones or on PC. Even Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, which acquired Oculus VR to break into the virtual reality arena, has struggled to make serious inroads in console market share. It makes sense then that so many of us are baffled by the Nex Playgrounds' very existence, but, as Chris Dring writes for The Game Business, the Nex Playground reminds us that a plug-and-play living room gaming experience is a cherished experience, especially by parents who grew up with older consoles such as the PlayStation 2, GameCube and original Xbox. But as for what the Nex Playground is, and if it's available in the UK, read on! What is the Nex Playground? So, just what is the Nex Playground? Coming onto the scene in December 2023, it will be instantly familiar to anyone who played on the Nintendo Wii or Xbox 360 Kinect, in that it is a motion-controlled console that doesn’t require any physical controllers, just people. It uses AI image processing to detect movements, and lets you play games like Fruit Ninja and lots of silly party games that are instantly understandable and easy to pick up and play. You can also adjust the movement sensitivity for people with limited mobility, making it enjoyable for people with limited mobility. Other consoles require you to purchase additional adaptive controllers, which can often be expensi…

radio-times-playground-nex-1b26288.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

I'm a technology writer and these were my 18 biggest gadget releases of 2025 – how many did you catch?
type: item
date: 2025-12-09T17:01:10.000Z
creator: Olivia Garrett
subject: Technology
subject: Technology Deals
subject: Technology Guides
description: Ceramic fitness rings, orange iPhones, AI Ray-Bans – what will they think of next?
encoded: While some will remember 2025 for the Blue Origin spaceflight or the infamous Coldplay concert, others will note it as a year when personal tech took a massive leap forward. Spurred on by the advancements of AI, dozens of companies have spent this year breaking records across a range of gadgets, devices and consoles. Phone brands like Samsung and Apple have been on a mission to produce their thinnest model yet, while wearable tech is striving to be stronger and sturdier than ever. Even kids tech has got involved, with the new Toniebox audio player boasting an entirely new design and features. Having covered so much of the big tech moments this year – from the humble 16e to the ludicrously busy release of the Nintendo Switch 2 – I thought it was the right time to list them out and make a note of just how many upgrades we've seen in the last 12 months. Plus, if you've yet to treat yourself to a new device this year, there's still time. Sponsored by Box.co.uk Get free Norton Antivirus software when you buy a laptop with Box this winter When buying a new laptop, you want to get your cybersecurity software sorted ASAP, which is what makes this new offer from Box.co.uk so tempting. If you buy any new laptop from Box.co.uk this winter, you'll receive a complimentary subscription to Norton 360 Deluxe. This all-inclusive cybersecurity suite is designed to protect your online activities with features such as Device Security, a Secure VPN, Dark Web Monitoring, and more. Get your free Norton 360 Deluxe subscription and Box.co.uk laptop today The biggest tech releases of 2025 – and how to buy them in the UK Nintendo Switch 2 The brand-new Nintendo Switch console came out this June and had a record-breaking start, selling over 6 million units worldwide by early August. Why was it so popular? Well, this new version comes with an updated (and larger) design, new Joy-Cons and exclusive access to Nintendo's latest games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza. Plus, it's got mo…

Screenshot-2025-09-09-185702-1fae283.png
width: 911
height: 607

Pokémon Go finally adds a feature that fans have wanted for years
type: item
date: 2025-12-09T16:38:02.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: News
subject: Pokemon
subject: Pokemon Go
description: Tell your friends!
encoded: The ever-popular mobile game Pokémon Go is finally adding a feature that fans have wanted for years, we’re very happy to confirm. Ever since the game launched, way back in 2016, Pokémon Go has been regularly updated with new content and seasonal goodies. But this new feature has been a long time coming, to say the least. With next year marking the 10th anniversary of the original Pokémon Go summer (believe it or not), now is the perfect time for developers Niantic to get their ducks in a row. After all, there’s bound to be renewed interest from the mainstream next year. So, what’s the new feature being added? It is… remote trades! Yep, that’s right. With this new update, players will finally be able to trade Pokémon with one another without having to be in the same place at the same time. Fans have wanted this feature for years, and it will certainly come in very handy when it comes to filling in your Pokédex, particularly when some creatures need to be traded to evolve. So, how will this new feature work? It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Niantic is going to make you work for those remote trades! First of all, you will need to reach ‘Forever Friends’ status with the person you want to remote trade with. This new level of friendship is one step higher than ‘Best Friends’, the previous highest level, and we’re sure that you’ll need to send a lot of gifts back and forth before you become Forever Friends. View Green Video on the source website Once you become Forever Friends, you’ll be able to complete your first remote trade with one another! It’s worth noting that you’ll need to earn more friendship points — by continuing to interact through battles, trades and gifts — if you want to earn additional remote trades with the same person. There are also some terms and conditions to bear in mind with your Forever Friend remote trades. You’ll have to use “A special Remote Trade tag” to mark the Pokémon that you’re willing to trade. When you initiate the trade, you can p…

Pokemon-Go-remote-raids-d877755.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

99 Nights in the Forest codes: Full list of codes for December 2025
type: item
date: 2025-12-09T16:10:54.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: Can you survive?
encoded: Though Halloween has come and gone, the spookiness hasn't stopped in Roblox, and we've got a full list of 99 Nights in the Forest codes for December 2025. We've got how to use 99 Nights in the Forest codes explained, as well as a list of expired codes so that you're not stuck trying to activate an old one. 99 Nights in the Forest codes will award you free Diamonds that allow you to improve your stats and camp, and enable you to better find the missing kids and survive! It's not just 99 Nights in the Forest codes we've got, either, as we have codes for all sorts of Roblox games like Grow a Garden, Hunty Zombie, Fish It and even codes for Fortnite Steal the Brainrot, if that's your bag. As well as codes, there are lots of IDs to use, such as music IDs, image IDs, shirt IDs, face codes and even hair codes. But you're probably trying to scrape together every last little diamond as you avoid deer and cultists, so let's not dilly-dally. Read on for the full list of 99 Nights in the Forest codes for December 2025! 99 Nights in the Forest codes: Full list of codes for December 2025 Codes in 99 Nights in the Forest are fairly new and will typically reward you with Diamonds that you can spend on buying new classes in the game. Here is the full list of currently active 99 Nights in the Forest codes: Active codes afterparty – 15x Diamonds yay fishing – 2x Diamond (activated in game) How to use 'yay fishing' code in 99 Nights in the Forest The 'yay fishing' code can only be activated in-game after following a few steps. It doesn't take long to rattle through them all though: Create a new solo or multiplayer game Upgrade the campfire to Level 2 Head to the fishing shack and find an Old Rod Use the rod to fish at a fishing hole Open the Experience Chat Type yay fishing and press send to get the free gems Expired codes happyhalloween How to redeem codes in 99 Nights in the Forest Redeeming codes in 99 Nights in the Forest is simple, and only requires you to fulfil a few quick steps…

99-nights-in-the-forest-codes-160b1e8.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

What time is Taco Tuesday in Steal a Brainrot? Admin Abuse schedule explained
type: item
date: 2025-12-09T16:00:23.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: Get your Brainrots!
encoded: It's that time of the week again - Taco Tuesday in Steal a Brainrot, along with all of its Admin Abuse shenanigans, and we've got what time is Taco Tuesday in Steal a Brainrot explained for you so you don't miss a single shell! Depending on where in the world you live, Taco Tuesday might in fact be Taco Wednesday, as there are so many time zones to consider. Even if it's very late or early for you, the event usually only runs for around 30 minutes, so it's not too bad trying to squeeze it into your schedule, especially since you can play Roblox on your phone! Just don't let your boss or teachers catch you... As for what Taco Tuesday is, it's your best chance at getting some big buffs to your Brainrots, as when they're hit by a raining taco, they can receive a mutation that increases how much money they generate. Unlike Fortnite Steal the Brainrot, there are no codes, so catching tacos is your best bet at a free upgrade. Maybe in a Steal a Brainrot update, we'll see codes added. What time is Taco Tuesday in Steal a Brainrot? The Taco Tuesday Admin Abuse takes place every week on Tuesday afternoon or evening, or Wednesday morning, depending on your time zone. For reference, here's what time Steal a Brainrot Taco Tuesday begins in various time zones around the world: US West Coast (PST) – 3pm US Mountain (MST) – 4pm US Central (CST) – 5pm US East Coast (EST) – 6pm Brazil (BRT) – 8pm UK (GMT) – 11pm Central Europe (CET) – 12am South Africa (SAST) – 1am Singapore (SGT) – 7am, Wednesday Australia East Coast (AEST) – 10am New Zealand (NZDT) – 12pm The Steal a Brainrot developer hasn't confirmed this week's Taco Tuesday time in the official Discord, but we don't expect it to change. Taco Tuesday's time did flip repeatedly when it first began, taking place at either 5pm EST (10pm GMT) or 6pm (11pm GMT). But if the developer announces any last-minute changes to the schedule, we'll update this page accordingly. Taco Tuesday only lasts 30 minutes, so if you want to make the mos…

what-time-is-taco-tuesday-steal-a-brainrot-08c983c.jpg
width: 1600
height: 1066

Xbox Game Pass games: Confirmed new free titles to play in December 2025
type: item
date: 2025-12-09T16:00:07.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Xbox
description: All the revealed Xbox Game Pass games you need to know about for December.
encoded: Another month means we have a whole raft of Xbox Game Pass entries to sink our teeth into, and we've got the full list of confirmed new free titles to play in December 2025! We've also included the games that will be leaving this month, so that you've got a chance to claim them before it's too late! Dubbed Xbox's version of PlayStation Plus, Game Pass has had many a big game day one, such as heavy hitters like Doom: The Dark Ages, the expensively acquired Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Obsidian's second RPG of 2025 The Outer Worlds 2 and the breakout hit that is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. However, you might find the value waning ever since Microsoft increased subscription fees for Game Pass, but there are ways to save on Game Pass. There's certainly value in having Game Pass on the go with the ROG Xbox Ally, but it's a pretty penny to pay! With that said, let's see what new free games there are in Xbox Game Pass in December 2025 to play! Xbox Game Pass games: Confirmed new free titles for December 2025 These games have been confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in December 2025: Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X/S) – 2nd December Monster Train 2 (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X/S) – 3rd December Spray Paint Simulator (Cloud, PC and Console) – 3rd December 33 Immortals (Cloud, PC and Console) – 4th December Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X/S) – 4th December Routine (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC) – 4th December A Game About Digging A Hole (Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – 9th December Death Howl (Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – 9th December Dome Keeper (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC) – 9th December Mortal Kombat 1 (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X/S) – 10th December Bratz: Rhythm & Style (Cloud, PC and Console) – 11th December That's all we know in terms of officially confirmed games coming to Game Pass in December 2025. We'll update this page when the next batch of free games is confirmed by Microsoft. Wh…

Xbox-Game-Pass-games-c113e47.jpg
width: 620
height: 413

BAFTA Games Awards 2026: Longlist revealed with 64 games in the running
type: item
date: 2025-12-09T15:00:49.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: Shame it’s not 67.
encoded: The longlists have been revealed for the BAFTA Games Awards 2026, with 64 games left in the running for next year’s gongs. Awards season is already in full flow for the video game industry. The Golden Joystick Awards took place last month, The Game Awards is this week, and BAFTA is making moves right now as well. An official press release tells us that “255 games were considered by BAFTA members this year, released between 16th November 2024 and 14th November 2025. “Each of the 64 longlisted games is now in the running for at least one BAFTA nomination across 17 categories.” The final list of nominees will be revealed on 12th March 2026. The BAFTA Games Awards ceremony will then take place on 17th April 2026. For now, we have a longlist for every category, and an even longer list that includes all the potential nominees mushed together. Check out both of the lists below, and we’ll be sure to keep you posted as the 2026 ceremony nears! BAFTA Games Awards 2026 ‘Best Game’ longlist In alphabetical order, the games in the running for Best Game are: ARC Raiders Blue Prince Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Dispatch Ghost of Yōtei Hades II Hollow Knight: Silksong Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Split Fiction BAFTA Games Awards 2026 longlist in full In alphabetical order, here’s the full longlist of games that are “in the running for at least one BAFTA nomination across 17 categories”: Absolum Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Roger ARC Raiders Assassin's Creed Shadows Atomfall BALL x PIT Battlefield 6 Blue Prince Borderlands 4 Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Consume Me Cyberpunk 2077 Date Everything! Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Dead Take despelote Dispatch Donkey Kong Bananza DOOM: The Dark Ages Dune: Awakening EA SPORTS FC 26 ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN F1 25 Fallout 76 Ghost of Yōtei Hades II Helldivers 2 Hitman World of Assassination Hollow Knight: Silksong Indiana Jones and the…

Ben-Starr-BAFTA-2edf904.jpg
width: 1280
height: 720