Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic — Our burning questions and release date speculation
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 Republic games, the official Star Wars website has confirmed. In terms of the timeline, it sounds like FotOR will take place a fair bit later than KotOR. The Star Wars website describes the new game as "a journey through a galaxy on the edge of rebirth at the end of the Old Republic." Douglas Reilly from Lucasilm Games notes on the Star Wars website, "it’s crucial to explore new territory, meet new characters, and see new parts of the galaxy.” So don't go expecting Revan or the Exile from KotOR and KotOR II. Is Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic canon? The canon status of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic has not yet been confirmed by Lucasfilm or Arcanaut Studios. That being said, we do strongly suspect that FotOR will be considered canon. For one thing, Reilly is quoted as saying on the official blog: "Star Wars' past is a vast open canvas for creators to explore without having to navigate storytelling touchstones from other media. "Being set in the past gives us an immense amount of open space to tell new original Star Wars stories, while staying true to the spirit of the galaxy we all love. There are, quite literally, infinite stories to tell. While we will always honor and celebrate the core saga, it’s crucial to explore new territory, meet new characters, and see new parts of the galaxy." Why would Reilly be talking about "having to navigate storytelling touchstones from other media" if this new game wasn't even canon? Bumping into other "touchstones" only matters if you share the same continuity, right? That's our thinking, anyway, and it makes sense... from a certain point of view. View oEmbed on the source website Does Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic have turn-based combat? It has not been officially confirmed yet whether Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic will have turn-based combat. Of course, going turn-based would make it similar to KotOR and The Sith Lords. And recent hits like Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 have certainly put turn-based combat back into vogue. However, we suspect that FotOR will not have turn-based combat like its predecessors. A couple of lines from the official materials seem to be suggesting that a more action-oriented route. The Star Was blog promises "heart-pounding combat" and Arcanaut's press release describes the game as "a single-player action RPG where you step into the role of a Force user on a journey through a galaxy on the edge of rebirth." Is the Ebon Hawk in Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic? It has not been confirmed whether the Ebon Hawk spaceship will return in Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. The ship in the game's trailer does bear some similarities to the Ebon Hawk, but it's not an identical design in this writer's opinion. The Ebon Hawk is more rounded at the back, while the ship in the trailer is more angular. For another thing, in the trailer, you can see from the cockpit all the way out the back door, which is not how the layout of the Ebon Hawk works in the previous games. Colour us skeptical on this one! Will any KotOR characters return in Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic? It has not been confirmed whether any KotOR characters will return in Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. It's worth remembering that the game is set a fair amount of time later, and possibly takes place in a different canon altogether (don't forget that KotOR and KotOR 2 haven't been official canon since Disney took over). That being said, fans will gobble up any reference to Darth Revan, Darth Malak, Bastilla Shan or even Darth Traya. Only time will tell on this count, but we'd be amazed if the writers could completely avoid Easter eggs and nods to the past. Bringing back the droids would be an easy one. HK-47 and T3-M4 both appeared across KotOR and KotOR 2, and there's nothing to stop them reappearing again. That said, there seemed to be a totally new companion droid in the trailer. Which platforms will Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic come to? It has been confirmed through the official channels that Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is "in early development for PC and consoles". So, you don't need to worry about being left behind if you don't have a PC! We'd hope to see the game on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, and perhaps even the next generation of consoles to come after that. The odds of a Nintendo Switch 2 port seem a little less likely, but hey, never tell me the odds. We'll be sure to keep you updated as we hear more about this one. We shall follow its career with great interest. In the meantime, check out the video below – or watch the clip on our YouTube channel – to see me arguing why KotOR is the greatest game of all time. View Green Video on the source website Read more: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II remake project seemingly confirmed by fascinating new report 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 image ID list: 100 best images and decals to use
Make your time in Roblox better with these images.
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: 9605261863) Straw Hat Pirates (image ID: 9478562327) The Rock (image ID: 8425069728) Cat standing meme (image ID: 9142678957) The meme dog (image ID: 9835676498) Luffy (image ID: 10511856020) One Piece all x luffy (image ID: 8964489645) Banana cat (image ID: 5009915812) Dragones de kanna (image ID: 8332960925) Sonic meme (image ID: 10491133376) Skeleton meme (image ID: 10180536602) Sigma (image ID: 11600511955) Sad Spongebob meme (image ID: 10729455663) Megamind Meme (image ID: 10180628714) Bing Chilling (image ID: 9895184382) Gengar Crosshair (image ID: 11759293347) Dragon Ball Crosshair (image ID: 11759193017) Cat that fell into its milk (image ID: 7220505725) Peter Griffin Voice Call (image ID: 4632517063) Among Us Red Imposter decal (image ID: 5747127696) Sus dog meme (image ID: 11648237431) Images/Cheems dog minecraft (image ID: 9676276958) Makima | Chainsaw Man | anime | girl (image ID: 11902680347) View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Ghost staring meme mw2 (image ID: 11623459250) Pop cat (image ID: 10800748312) The Rock eating pancakes (image ID: 7554420585) Meme hamster xd (image ID: 8450601370) Drip Goku (image ID: 7683701966) Spy TF2 (image ID: 11100293066) Pyro tf2 cook (image ID: 10085901665) Anime Aesthetic (image ID: 6675147490) Another Anime Aesthetic (image ID: 5252447904) Hutao - Genshin Impact (image ID: 6942501530) Xiao - Genshin impact (image ID: 10100073890) Ganyu - Genshin impact (image ID: 6409799531 Itto - Genshin impact (image ID: 7903533369) Ei / Baal - Genshin Impact (image ID: 7903531752) Im da biggest bird pic (image ID: 12077086097) Saul Goodman (image ID: 10776847027) Grass Block Side From Minecraft (image ID: 9267155990) Grass Block Top From Minecraft (image ID: 9267183944) Dirt From Minecraft (image ID: 9267089525) Red Bed Top From Minecraft (image ID: 9267599783) Oak Log Side From Minecraft (image ID: 9359131816) Sand From Minecraft (image ID: 9277770684) Sans (image ID: 915326045) Gojo Satoru (image ID: 9242918232) Breaking Bad Walter (image ID: 10118413175) Assassin’s Creed symbol (image ID: 11622626925) Red Omega Symbol (image ID: 11489880386) Kawaii | Anime girl | Pixel | Pastel | Game (image ID: 11696745268) Doge Doge (image ID: 631727250) Son Goku Ultra Instinct (image ID: 7625033282) Zorhadur (image ID: 9454288009) Wednesday (image ID: 11702769325) Cat with gun (image ID: 78969295) Cat holding his food (image ID: 11089513965) Dog (image ID: 10919793581) Genshin Impact | Anime icons | pfp | kokomi (image ID: 11761637789) Potato Pirates Logo V2 (image ID: 11005456141) Cheem samurai (image ID: 7995653636) Hatsuni Miku | Blue | Game | Pixel | Kawaii (image ID: 11696689831) Genshin Impact | Anime icons | pfp | Venti (image ID: 11761735237 Genshin Impact | Anime icons | pfp | childe (image ID: 11761733202) Genshin Impact | Anime icons | pfp | nilou (image ID: 11761723782) Genshin Impact | Anime icons | pfp | Lisa (image ID: 11761719248) Dragon Ball Goku (image ID: 7607741448) Starbucks (image ID: 11968834680) Sonic scary (image ID: 9795319439) Ronaldo Nextbot (image ID: 10487246132) Cute anime (image ID: 8227110001) Capybara (image ID: 7600505808) Aesthetic anime girl | Sailor Moon (image ID: 8678122759) Mario for Blox Fruit crew (image ID: 11168363548) NO (image ID: 6807257275) Nezuko | Demon Slayer | Black and Pink | Kawaii (image ID: 11426233172) LOS POLLOS HERMANOS (image ID: 9670994907) Saul Goodman Ad (image ID: 10586142459) Moai PNG (image ID: 11990831699) Mike Bruh Meme Face (image ID: 6090344677) Cute baby duck with a flower hat (image ID: 6277787457) Cute frog riding in car (image ID: 7790518252) Royal Greek Empire of Samos logo (image ID: 102348382) Images/Spy-x-Family-Anya-Forger (image ID: 10694360254) Epic Duck Decal (image ID: 92401568) YouTube (image ID: 1275974022) Messi (image ID: 11992703858) Crosshair (image ID: 11988231187) Anime Decal (image ID: 8598068650) Sonic | Sega | icon (image ID: 12052385551) Tails | Sega | icon (image ID: 12052378352) Amy | Sega | sonic | icon (image ID: 12052395301) Elmo fire (image ID: 10901055606) Aesthetic | Gamer | Controller (image ID: 10322933810) Aesthetic | K1rby | Kawaii | Anime (image ID: 11041446595) Now get out there and show off your new decal designs. 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Roblox The Forge codes: Full list of codes for December 2025
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.
How to unlock all the Relics in CoD BO7 Zombies
Where to find each one to make your experience more challenging.
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 phone throughout the map. Then complete the trial at Blackwater Lake (Blood Vials) [Ashes of the Damned] Play Cursed and reach round 20. Pick up the grey pistol found in the map and kill 20 Zombies with it. Finish the round with another weapon adn the complete the trial in the Pack-A-Punch room. (Seed) [Astra Malorum] Play Cursed and equip a Wisp Tea augment that attracts enemies (not the healing augment). Reach round 40 and kill O.S.C.A.R. with a melee attack while Wisp Tea is distracting him. Complete the trial in the Machina Astralis room with Stamin' Up. (Spider Fang) [Astra Malorum] Play Cursed at Tier II and reach round 60. Enter the museum and put out the candles on the chandeliers with PHD Flopper's explosions in a set order. Complete the trial in the spawn room. (Civil Protector) [Astra Malorum] These Relics are meant as pinnacle rewards and they are quite challenging to earn. For the Lawyer's Pen and Dragon Wings, you can find a video walkthrough below from VermillionIchor: View oEmbed on the source website They also has a helpful video guide for the Teddy Bear relic: View oEmbed on the source website Additionally, for the harder relics, you can find full walkthroughs on the VermillionIchor YouTube page. Read more on Call of Duty: Black Ops 7: CoD Black Ops 7 voice actors and cast - the full actor list CoD BO7 missions list: How many missions are in the main campaign? CoD BO7 Weapon Prestige: How to Prestige weapons explained CoD BO7 Astra Malorum release window, teasers, rumours, more 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.
Fortnite Winterfest 2025: Start date speculation and Harry Potter rumours explained
‘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 back in Chapter 2, so we’ve already got an idea of how a Nimbus 2000 might function in Fortnite. View Green Video on the source website The aforementioned Blortzen also points to a Winterfest Hatsune Miku, based on Snow Miku, going by a leaked Fortnite LEGO hairpiece model that closely resembles Snow Miku’s hair. And HYPEX also shared news that, judging from footage from the Naruto collaboration trailer, more of the map will be covered in snow, based on analysis from SpushFNBR, who spotted the change in the video, and KPMisParrot, who geolocated where in the map it was. So all in all, we’ve got Harry Potter, Snow Miku and snow. What a time to be alive. View Riddle on the source website Discover more with Fortnite creative map codes: Fortnite horror maps | Fortnite action-adventure maps | Fortnite hide and seek maps | Fortnite Zone Wars maps | Fortnite fighting maps | Fortnite parkour maps | best Fortnite creative maps | Fortnite Squid Game map codes | Fortnite Monopoly code | Fortnite I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here code | Fortnite Doctor Who map code 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.
Clash Royale codes: Full list and how to redeem code explained
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 phone's camera app. Doing so will take you to the rewards page in Clash Royale. Alternatively, you can just click on the image and it will take you to the reward. The full list of Clash Royale QR codes for December 2025 can be found below: Snowcapped Summit Banner Creator Showdown Magic Lucky Chest Mr Brightside Banner Creator Showdown Two Magic Lucky Chests Creator Showdown Two More Magic Lucky Chests Magic Lucky Chest 1,000 Gold Hot Hog Balloon Banner Frame Hamelia Hoghart Banner Decoration 67 Emote Royal Ghost Boo Emote And that's all! Once more QR codes are added, or some are removed, we will update this page accordingly. 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.
Total War: Warhammer 40k release date speculation and what to expect
Total War finally heads to the 40K era with the next major entry in Creative Assembly's franchise.
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 traits, tactics, and style. View oEmbed on the source website Game Director, Attila Mohacsi has the following to say after the game's announcement: "Warhammer 40,000 is a science-fantasy setting without equal. Its galactic scale, iconic factions, and brutal battles have contributed to a universe that gels perfectly with Total War’s DNA. We’ve worked with Games Workshop for over 15 years and can’t wait to continue that partnership with the aim of creating the definitive Warhammer 40,000 strategy experience just like we did with the Total War: Warhammer series." As mentioned we should see more in 2026, so stay tuned as we update this article in the months to come. 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.
Divinity: Release date speculation and what to expect from Larian's next game
Larian's biggest game ever is still likely a while away.
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 hands. This is the Divinity we’ve always wanted to make and you're going to have loads of fun with it." All of this points to a game with more player choice, character customisation, build crafting, and the ability to shape your own stories in ways beyond what Baldur's Gate 3 offered. Details are vague, but the mysterious statue is called the Hellstone according to Larian's publishing director Michael Douse. Detailed in a tweet, it appears to be a central part of Divinity's lore and story, as the burning effigy in the trailer appears to be a celebration or tradition of sorts. As mentioned, details are vague and a lot of this speculative right now, so we will have to wait to hear more from Larian. We will keep this article updated as new information arrives. 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.
Two new Tomb Raider games revealed, with Alix Wilton Regan cast as Lara Croft
A remake to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the series and a game to enter the next era of the franchise.
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: Catalyst is the next mainline entry in the series, which has been in development at Crystal Dynamics since 2022. Set to launch in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, Tomb Raider: Catalyst features a redesigned Lara Croft, a mix of the classic design and the more modern "survivor" Lara we saw in the recent trilogy. The trailer is only a brief teaser, but Crystal Dynamics have confirmed that the game sends Lara to Northern India in the "wake of a mythical cataclysm that has unleashed ancient secrets and awakened the mysterious forces that guard them." Treasure hunters descend on the region and Lara races to discover the truth buried under the land and stop those who would use the secrets for their own nefarious reasons. "As the ancient world collides with the present, Lara must decide who to trust among rivals and allies to prevent a catastrophe and protect a secret that could reshape the future." Alix Wilton Regan will play Lara Croft in both games, having previously teased to Radio Times Gaming that she had a been reveal coming soon. This must've been it! View oEmbed on the source website Alix Wilton Regan has had several on-screen and voice acting roles throughout the years, appearing in Dragon Age: Inquisition, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Cyberpunk 2077, Lies of P: Overture, Assassin's Creed: Origins, and more games, alongside animated shows like DOTA: Dragon's Blood and The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball. Speaking on the partnership between Crystal Dynamics and Amazon Game Studios, Scot Amos, Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics said: "Our collaboration with Amazon Game Studios has been truly transformative for these ambitious projects... Amazon’s partnership has provided the resources, expertise, and creative freedom necessary to realize our vision for both games without compromise. With Tom Raider: Catalyst, we're crafting our most expansive and innovative Tomb Raider adventure yet, while Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis allows us to revisit where it all began through a modern lens. This collaboration with Amazon has empowered us to create experiences that honor Lara's legacy while pushing the boundaries of what's possible for the franchise." Both games were one of several major announcements at The Game Awards 2025, where Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 swept most of the awards it was nominated for, including winning Game of the Year. 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.
007 First Light confirms music icon for Bond villain role in much-anticipated video game
A familiar face joins 007 First Light's star-studded cast.
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 Video on the source website Read more: New James Bond actor revealed as 007 First Light launch date confirmed 007 First Light's "younger and more reckless" James Bond isn't official canon 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 Go Fest 2026: Dates, locations and what to expect
This year's events take place across Tokyo, Chicago, and Copenhagen
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. 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.
How to follow the clues in Arc Raiders: Marked For Death quest explained
One of the tougher questlines to solve without someone pointing you in the right direction.
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.
Nintendo Year in Review 2025: Release date window confirmed for your Wrapped-like stats
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 your Switch most in (click the left and right arrows to see how many hours you spent gaming each month and what game you played most each month) Choose your favourite game How to share your personalised Year in Review Your points balance (Gold and Platinum) We'll be sure to update this page when the 2025 Nintendo Year in Review becomes available! Read more on the Nintendo Switch 2: Nintendo Switch 2 vs original Switch - what are the differences? Do Switch 1 controllers work with Switch 2? Do Switch 2 games work on Switch 1? Switch 2 backwards compatibility explained - can you play OG Switch games on Switch 2? 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.
The Game Awards 2025: Date, UK time, nominees and how to watch
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 those, too. Perhaps it will be revealed that Forza Horizon 6 will release day-and-date on PlayStation 5. And finally, we've had some in-depth playthroughs of The Blood of Dawnwalker, so perhaps it's time for a little release date announcement... With all that said, let's see what we do know about The Game Awards 2025 and how and when to watch it! When are The Game Awards 2025? The Game Awards 2025 take place on 11th December 2025, with the show being broadcast live from Los Angeles. That's today, fact fans! Because the show begins in the evening in LA, that does mean that for those of us in Europe and further east, the show will actually be taking place on the morning of 12th December 2025. You can find more information on specific times down below. What time does The Game Awards 2025 start in the UK? The Game Awards 2025 begin at 12:30am GMT on 12th December 2025. If you're in a different time zone, here's what time the show will begin for you: US West Coast (PST) – 4:30pm, 11th December US Mountain (MST) – 5:30pm, 11th December US Central (CST) – 6:30pm, 11th December US East Coast (EST) – 7:30pm, 11th December Central Europe (CEST) – 1:30am, 12th December Singapore (SGT) – 8:30am, 12th December Japan (JST) – 9:30am, 12th December Australia East Coast (AEDT) – 11:30am, 12th December New Zealand (NZDT) – 1:30pm, 12th December How to watch The Game Awards 2025 View oEmbed on the source website You can watch The Game Awards right here by clicking into the player above! Get a fizzy drink, tape your eyes open and prepare to be amazed (probably). The Game Awards will be streamed live on a variety of platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, X, Facebook Live, Steam, and for the first time, Amazon Prime. Full list of The Game Awards 2025 nominees The nominees for this year's Game Awards have now been confirmed. You can check out the nominations, as announced by Geoff himself, in the video below, or scroll further down for the full list. View oEmbed on the source website Game of the Year Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Donkey Kong Bananza Hades II Hollow Knight: Silksong Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Best Game Direction Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Ghost of Yōtei Hades II Split Fiction Best Narrative Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Ghost of Yōtei Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Silent Hill f Best Art Direction Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Ghost of Yōtei Hades II Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Score and Music Hollow Knight: Silksong Hades II Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Ghost of Yōtei Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Best Audio Design Battlefield 6 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Ghost of Yōtei Silent Hill f Best Performance Ben Starr – Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Charlie Cox – Gustave in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Erika Ishii – Atsu in Ghost of Yōtei Jennifer English – Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Konatsu Kato – Hinako Shimizu in Silent Hill f Troy Baker – Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Innovation in Accessibility Assassin's Creed Shadows Atomfall Doom: The Dark Ages EA Sports FC 26 South of Midnight Games for Impact Consume Me Despelote Lost Records: Bloom & Rage South of Midnight Wanderstop Best Ongoing Final Fantasy XIV Fortnite Helldivers 2 Marvel Rivals No Man's Sky View Green Video on the source website Best Community Support Baldur's Gate 3 Final Fantasy XIV Fortnite Helldivers 2 No Man's Sky Best Independent Game Absolum Ball x Pit Blue Prince Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Hades II Hollow Knight: Silkso ng Best Debut Indie Game Blue Prince Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Despelote Dispatch Megabonk Best Mobile Game Destiny: Rising Persona 5: The Phantom X Sonic Rumble Umamusume: Pretty Derby Wuthering Waves Best VR/AR Game Alien Arken age Ghost Town Deadpool VR Midnight Walk Best Action Game Battlefield 6 Doom: The Dark Ages Hades II Ninja Gaiden 4 Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Best Action/Adventure Game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Ghost of Yōtei Hollow Knight: Silksong Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Split Fiction Best Role-Playing Game Avowed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Monster Hunter Wilds The Outer Worlds 2 Best Fighting Game 2XKO Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Best Family Game Donkey Kong Bananza LEGO Party! LEGO Voyagers Mario Kart World Sonic Racing: Crossworlds Split Fiction Best Sim/Strategy Game The Alters Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles Jurassic World Evolution 3 Sid Meier's Civilization 7 Tempest Rising Two Point Museum Best Sports/Racing Game EA Sports FC 26 F1 25 Mario Kart World Rematch Sonic Racing: Crossworlds Best Multiplayer Game Arc Raiders Battlefield 6 Elden Ring Nightreign Peak Split Fiction Best Adaptation A Minecraft Movie Devil May Cry Splinter Cell: Deathwatch The Last of Us: Season 2 Until Dawn Most Anticipated Game 007 First Light Grand Theft Auto 6 Marvel's Wolverine Resident Evil Requiem The Witcher 4 Content Creator of the Year Caedrel Kai Cenat MoistCr1TiKaL Sakura Miko The Burnt Peanut Best Esports Game Counter-Strike 2 DOTA 2 League of Legends Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Valorant Best Esports Athlete Brawk (Brock Somerhalder) – Valorant Chovy (Jeong Ji-Hoon) – League of Legends Forsaken (Jason Susanto) – Valorant Kakeru (Kakeru Watanabe) – Street Fighter MenaRD (Saul Leonardo) – Street Fighter Zywoo (Mathieu Herbaut) – Counter-Strike 2 Best Esports Team G – League of Legends NRG – Valorant Team Falcons – DOTA 2 Liquid PH – Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Vitality – Counter-Strike 2 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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Xbox Year in Review 2025: Release date speculation and what to expect
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 detailed look at your 2024 gaming. There was even a little message at the bottom from Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, alongside what you played the most using Game Pass, if you're subscribed. 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 from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Arc Raiders Cold Snap update: Release date and what to expect
The weather is changing Topside, and it's vital you prepare for what is to come.
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 will debut at The Game Awards on 11th December, 2026/12th December, 2026 (in Europe), so we will update this guide once we know more. 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.
PS Plus free games: New games revealed for December 2025
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! LEGO Horizon Adventures is certainly worth your time for the grand sum of free. We dubbed it a "silly demake" in our review, and found it features many of the motifs of the mainline games, but in a more streamlined, more approachable form that is, of course, imbued with classic LEGO games humour! Killing Floor 3 is a much more intense affair, featuring waves of deadly monsters to dispatch with, resulting in over-the-top gory results. Whilst poorly received at launch, the game has seen a steady slew of updates, and an injection of new players will no doubt be a good thing! The Outlast Trials continues the stressful monster theme. This 2024 first-person psychological horror affair will be sure to give you nightmares, and it doesn't help that (for those in the northern hemisphere), we're experiencing constant darkness. Monsters could be hiding in every shadow, you know! Synduality: Echo of Ada is a PvPvE extraction shooter, featuring mechs, an anime aesthetic and a whole lot of aliens that want you dead. Rounds will see you and a humanoid AI companion scavenge for AO crystals that will help you upgrade your gear and stats. Neon White is another total tonal shift. The game is a first-person shooter puzzle platformer that oozes style. It's extremely addictive, especially if you have an affinity for speedrunning. You're given a stack of playing cards that represent weapons, which can be exchanged for special movements such as double-jumps and the like. View Green Video on the source website What's leaving PS Plus this month? There are three games leaving PS Plus 1st December 2025: Stray (PS4, PS5) EA Sports WRC (PS5) Totally Accurate Battle Simulator (PS4, PS5) Make sure to claim them before it's too late! undefined What do you get with the other PS Plus tiers? Even more games are available with the higher tiers of PlayStation Plus (Extra and Premium). We're still unsure what else will be added to the other tiers, but we'll update this guide as and when they're announced. What to play on PS Plus – our recommendations If you're looking for some other great games to play in the PS Plus Game Catalogue, we'd recommend these ones for sure: Control: Ultimate Edition Death Stranding Director's Cut (PS5) Days Gone (PS4) Demon's Souls (PS5) DOOM Eternal (PS4, PS5) Horizon Forbidden West (PS4, PS5) As well as all the games included in the other tiers, PS Plus Premium lets you download and play older titles from PS1, PS2, PS3 and PSP to harken back to a simpler time and relive your younger years. PS3 games are only available via cloud streaming and this is region-dependent, but the UK is included in this list so we don't miss out. See below for a selection of classics you can revisit: Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee (PS1) Ridge Racer Type 4 (PS1) Resident Evil Director's Cut (PS1) The Jak and Dexter series (PS2) Dark Cloud (PS2) The God of War Collection and God of War Ascension (PS3) inFAMOUS and inFAMOUS 2 (PS3) Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice (PSP) Killzone: Liberation (PSP) As a PS Plus Premium subscriber, you also have access to time-limited trials, which lets you try before you buy and download a full game and play it for a set amount of time. The length of the trial varies depending on the game. What’s also great here is that the progress you make on these trials will carry over if you end up buying the full game. We’ve got a selection of just a few below. A Plague Tale: Requiem – Two hours Baldur's Gate 3 – Two hours Cyberpunk 2077 – Five hours God of War Ragnarok – Three hours The Last of Us: Part I – Two hours Hogwarts Legacy – 45 minutes Spider-Man 2 - Two hours As you can see, longer RPGs and story titles get longer trials, so you can get a good sense of what you’re getting into before you fish out your wallet. Make sure to check out our more comprehensive list of all PS Plus games so you don't miss out on any games you've been meaning to play. And that's your lot! We'll update this page as and when new PS Plus games are announced. For more info, check out our guide to the latest PS Plus offers to walk away with some cheap deals on the subscription. Read more on PlayStation: The very best PS5 games PS5 controller charger - best ways to charge your DualSense Can you play PS4 games on PS5? 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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Arc Raiders update today (11th December): What changes in the patch notes?
A small patch before a big content update.
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.
Kim Kardashian in Fortnite: Release date and what to expect
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 the Internet, which is already getting some attention online (funnily enough), and another called the Diamond Drop Emote. It sounds like all of this will be available in the Item Shop, but there will be another way to get some of the Kim K goodies. You can take part in the Kim Kardashian cup for a chance of getting some of them for free — the full terms and conditions for that tournament can be found here. Certainly, after this weekend, we won’t be surprised if we see lots of Kim K’s on the island! In the meantime, you can kill a few minutes by trying out the Fortnite quiz below! View Riddle on the source website Discover more with Fortnite creative map codes: Fortnite horror maps | Fortnite action-adventure maps | Fortnite hide and seek maps | Fortnite Zone Wars maps | Fortnite fighting maps | Fortnite parkour maps | best Fortnite creative maps | Fortnite Squid Game map codes | Fortnite Monopoly code | Fortnite I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here code | Fortnite Doctor Who map code 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.
PlayStation Wrapped 2025: How to see your PS4 and PS5 stats recap
Time to show off your impressive year of gaming!
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 Can you play PS4 games on PS5? PS5 controller charger - best ways to charge your DualSense PS Plus free games - full list and when the next ones come out PS5 stock - how to buy the new console PS5 Slim vs PS5 - differences explained 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.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 remains a "no brainer" as Netflix tries to buy Warner Bros Games
Gaming industry expert George Osborn weighs in.
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 business, including through the closure of the Nemesis system creating Monolith Studios. It also means it has narrowed its focus, making Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, the DC Universe, and Mortal Kombat the four franchises it is building games around. Do you think this will impact any major games that we already know about? It’s really tough to say. However, the deal will take at least 12-18 months to complete barring any regulatory issues that emerge. Companies rarely take knee-jerk decisions around cancellations, lay-offs, or closures during this phase, as we saw with Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Anything in the pipeline is likely to be safe for now. How would you define Netflix’s games business? Seems very mobile-focused to me. Netflix’s games business has been confused for years. After starting off solely as a mobile game subscription service, it expanded into and then shuttered studios aimed at expanding it into other content verticals. It now has a somewhat incoherent ‘cross-platform’ game business, in which players can access 80 or so mobile games through their Netflix account on multiple devices as well as some party games that are accessible via your television. It feels like the company is still stumbling towards its video game plan, rather than assertively following one. That’s, understandably, not great news for WB Games. Do you think WB and Netflix's games businesses will blend into one big business, or will they stay separate? Netflix has revealed that it didn’t attribute any specific value to WB’s games business as part of its acquisition price. Therefore, I think that Netflix will swallow WB’s games business into the wider company and then work out exactly what it wants to do with it. There’s a chance it becomes part of its overall game strategy, providing Netflix with ready-made Triple A game-making clout to brute force its way into the business. But my gut-feeling is that Netflix’s failure to attribute value to it means it is open-minded about what happens with WB Games. Selling to the right company at the right price feels like it might be on the table. Assuming that WB was working on Hogwarts Legacy 2, do you think Netflix will keep that project going? Warner Bros narrowed the focus of its game business towards projects that feel like ‘bankers’. Hogwarts Legacy was a massive commercial hit. Of all the likely projects underway at the business that Netflix would happily continue, getting a sequel to that to market is probably the closest thing to a no-brainer for the company. View Green Video on the source website Assuming that WB was working on some sort of DC project at Rocksteady, do you think that continue being worked on? I think a DC project at Rocksteady would continue to be worked on during the acquisition of Warner Bros, but I would say it is more at risk of problems than a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy. Even though the hints are that Rocksteady is returning to its single player adventure roots, Suicide Squad was such a commercial flop that its work is almost certainly going to be scrutinised more closely. If it is making a game in the mould of the recent Indiana Jones release, namely a tight single-player adventure clocking in at 15-20 hours but with excellent production values, they might be fine. But if they’re working on a game with a development cycle as long as Suicide Squad’s, which was pegged at roughly seven to nine years, that would put it in a much more difficult position when the transaction closes. In general, what does the Netflix deal mean for gaming fans? Right now, the Netflix acquisition doesn’t mean that much. The company’s purchase isn’t guaranteed to go through due to competition concerns. It might also be edged out by Paramount’s hostile takeover bid. In the long term though, it does mean that a major developer of Triple A video games could be owned by a company that didn’t assign it any value when bidding to buy Warner. This means that the future of those studios are uncertain, unless Netflix has a change of heart or an interested buyer comes in to sweep them off the table. For more insights from George Osborn, subscribe to the Video Game Industry Memo newsletter. 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.
Baldur's Gate 3 studio's new game seems to have solved The Game Awards mystery teaser
Something very exciting is on the horizon...
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 on two projects simultaneously, with one possibly having the codename ‘Excalibur’. With the cat out of the bag, so to speak, all attention turned to Larian Studios and the folks who work for them. Happening simultaneously with the discovery of the trademark filings, @PlaystationSize on X posted that Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition was coming to PS5. Director of Publishing, Michael Douse, who goes by @Cromwelp on X, responded. View oEmbed on the source website Then, in a follow-up post, Douse replied to a user asking about Divinity 3: View oEmbed on the source website All of this took place in the hour following the statue mystery, and it’s unlikely that Douse had not seen that the mystery had been solved. The question remains, then, what does the statue represent? Is it for an announcement of Divinity: Original Sin 2 coming to current-gen consoles, or will it be for Divinity: Original Sin 3, or some other title in the Divinity universe? If it is the latter, then re-releasing a previous title would be great for new sales, and onboarding new fans to the series who only know the studio for Baldur’s Gate 3. It’s not a long wait until The Game Awards 2025, so we will have our answers soon enough! 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.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II remake project seemingly confirmed by fascinating new report
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 saying: “More important to me anyway is Juliet.” After prompting from an attorney, Lucasfilm Games vice president Doug Reilly explained for the record: “Juliet was the code name for a project where we were going to do a full remake of KOTOR II with modern art, modern gameplay, you know, keep the story and the characters and the general content of KOTOR II, but remake it for modern hardware and modern machines with updated graphics and all those kind of things. It was something we were discussing with Aspyr.” So, Juliet is a full-blown remake of KotOR 2, which was seemingly a bigger deal to Lucasfilm than the Switch port that Aspyr was working on. And would Juliet include the cut content in question? In Reilly’s words: “The plan was [that] we would remake the content.” Totilio notes at this point: “I can’t confirm the status of the remake.” Totilio adds: “[Lawyer Ray] Kim’s deposition of Reilly happened this past March. Juliet ‘is still technically on the road map.’ Reilly told Kim, noting that ‘we’re starting with the remake of KOTOR I.’ “Aspyr isn’t working on those games, he added. When Kim asked who is, Reilly said the studio handling them is Saber-owned Mad Head Games (which tracks with prior reporting; a rep for Saber did not jump at Game File’s request to provide an update on the project).” So, what’s the takeaway with all this? That Saber hasn’t just been working on remaking the first KotOR. Remaking the second game was also, at some point, on their to-do list. Here’s hoping that it does eventually get made, with the cut content included, putting this matter to bed at long last. Once all that’s done, we can get back to campaigning for a KotOR 3. On all of those, we’ll bring you more news when we have any to share. In the meantime, check out the video below – or watch the clip on our YouTube channel – to see me arguing why KotOR is the greatest game of all time. View Green Video on the source website Read more on KotOR 2: Star Wars KotOR 2 cheats: All cheat codes for Switch, PC and Mac KotOR 2 planet order: Best way to visit the Star Wars planets 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.
What is the Nex Playground, and is it available in the UK?
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 expensive. There is a simple remote to navigate menus, but anyone who has used a television in the last 50 years will quickly be able to come to grips with it. It is also a conveniently small little cube, measuring only 3 inches on any side, making it easy to pop away or tuck under a television. With the system having been out for two years now, more games have appeared on the Nex Playground, such as Bluey: Bust-a-Move, but it does come pre-loaded with other titles such as the aforementioned Fruit Ninja, as well as Go Keeper, Starri, Party Fowl and Whac-a-Mole. The Play Pass monthly subscription sees new games added all the time, too, and with its low cost of $199.99 and ease of use, it’s understandable to see how the Nex Playground has picked up steam over the last couple of years. Is the Nex Playground available in the UK? Unfortunately, the Nex Playground is not available in the UK. Currently, users have to buy it via Amazon US, which can incur additional shipping costs and import duties. There’s no announcement of it coming to the UK yet, either, but given its success, it seems likely that it will only be a matter of time. Once US taxes are taken into consideration (which are not included in the listed price), the UK price will probably come to around £199.99 or so as well, with subscription pricing adjusted for GBP. Once we know more, or an official announcement is made, we will update you accordingly. 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 Go finally adds a feature that fans have wanted for years
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 pick three tagged Pokémon from your friend’s list. You’ll then each get the final say on which Pokémon you’re going to part with. It’s also worth noting that the following types of Pokémon are not allowed in remote trades: Pokémon caught in the last 30 days Previously traded Pokémon Shadow Pokémon Mythical Pokémon Pokémon defending Gyms or Power Spots Pokémon currently set as your buddy Actively Mega-Evolved Pokémon Fused Pokémon Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta Pokémon placed at Pokémon Playgrounds So, when are these remote trades starting? A “phased rollout” has already begun, with players in New Zealand being able to use the feature from Monday 8th December. There’s no word yet on exactly when this feature will reach the UK, but we look forward to try it out! Watch this space. Think you're a Pokémon master? Test your mettle with our quiz below! View Riddle on the source website Read more on Pokémon: Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start 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.
99 Nights in the Forest codes: Full list of codes for December 2025
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. Launch 99 Nights in the Forest in Roblox Click the diamonds icon in the bottom left corner of your screen Click the 'Codes' button in the bottom right corner of the menu Type or paste in your code of choice and hit 'Submit' to redeem your code Enjoy your rewards! 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.
What time is Taco Tuesday in Steal a Brainrot? Admin Abuse schedule explained
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 most of it, we'd recommend logging in at least 30 minutes early so that you're ready to play when it begins and have a better chance of avoiding any server issues when everyone tries to join. Outside of Taco Tuesday, there are other Admin Abuse events and updates that take place on Saturdays. These usually begin at 7pm GMT, which is 3pm EST or 12pm PST. How to play Taco Tuesday in Steal a Brainrot During Taco Tuesday, Brainrots can have the chance to be worth a huge amount more than usual. When the Admin Abuse begins, tacos start being launched towards the Brainrots, giving any Brainrots they hit the Taco trait – this trait makes them generate three times the cash! Very rarely, a Corrupted Taco Brainrot can spawn. You'll know which ones these are as they glow, and will net you five times the earnings! Everyone will be after these Brainrots, so you'll have to make sure you're fast! During the event, you also have the chance to get two Brainrot Gods and one Secret Brainrot which are only available during Taco Tuesday. Here's what they are and how much they cost: Tipi Topi Taco – Costs $20m, generates $75k/s Bombardini Tortini – Costs $50m, generates $225k/s Nooo My Hotspot – Costs $500m, generates $1.5m/s There's always plenty of other surprises that take place during Taco Tuesday, from Taco Lucky Blocks spawning, to completely new events being revealed. It can be tough to get these with so many players on a public server, so it's worth getting some friends together on a private server to give yourself a better chance! 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.
Xbox Game Pass games: Confirmed new free titles to play in December 2025
All the revealed Xbox Game Pass games you need to know about for December.
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. What games are leaving Xbox Game Pass? While many games are added to Xbox Game Pass, there are four games being taken away this month, all of which will be leaving the service on 15th December. They are: Mortal Kombat 11 (Console, PC, Cloud) Still Wakes the Deep (Console, PC, Cloud) Wildfrost (Console, PC, Cloud) Carrion (Console, PC, Cloud) Hell Let Loose (Console, PC, Cloud) We'll update this page as and when more are added, so check back at a later date! What other Xbox Game Pass games are coming up? Looking further into the future, the following Xbox Game Pass games have been confirmed as upcoming releases on the service, though a lot of dates are still to be announced. Dead Static Drive (2025) Lost in Random: The Eternal Die (2025) Subnautica 2 (2026) Witchbrook (2026) Ark 2 (date TBC) Bushiden (date TBC) Contraband (date TBC) Dead Static Drive (date TBC) Elder Scrolls 6 (date TBC) Fable (date TBC) Fallout 5 (date TBC) Replaced (date TBC) She Dreams Elsewhere (date TBC) State of Decay 3 (date TBC) What happened to Xbox Games with Gold? Xbox Live Gold was discontinued on 1st September 2023, and those who kept their subscription will have been automatically swapped over to the new Xbox Game Pass Core tier as part of a price increase for Xbox Game Pass. This change-up removes the two free monthly games and replaces them with a library of around 30 titles - including Halo 5: Guardians, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice and Forza Horizon 4, to name a few. Xbox Game Pass Core subscribers will still be able to access online, as well as certain deals and discounts. Microsoft plans to update the Game Pass Core library two to three times a year. And that's your lot in terms of what's coming up! We'll be sure to let you know about all those future Xbox Game Pass games as we learn more about them. Read more on Xbox: The very best Xbox Series X games 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 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.
BAFTA Games Awards 2026: Longlist revealed with 64 games in the running
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 Great Circle Is This Seat Taken? Jurassic World Evolution 3 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II LEGO Party! Lies of P: Overture Little Nightmares III Mafia: The Old Country Mario Kart World Marvel Rivals Monument Valley 3 No Man's Sky PEAK Pokémon Legends: Z-A PowerWash Simulator 2 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Sea of Thieves SILENT HILL f Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds South of Midnight Split Fiction Still Wakes the Deep: Siren's Rest Sword of the Sea The Alters The Elder Scrolls Online The Midnight Walk The Rogue Prince of Persia Tiny Bookshop Two Point Museum Vampire Survivors Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 View Green Video on the source website BAFTA Games Awards 2026 animation longlist Assassin's Creed Shadows Battlefield 6 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Dispatch Donkey Kong Bananza Ghost of Yōtei Hades II Hollow Knight: Silksong Indiana Jones and the Great Circle BAFTA Games Awards 2026 artistic achievement longlist 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 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II South of Midnight Sword of the Sea BAFTA Games Awards 2026 audio achievement longlist ARC Raiders Battlefield 6 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Dispatch Ghost of Yōtei Hades II Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Split Fiction Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 BAFTA Games Awards 2026 British game longlist Atomfall Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector F1 25 Jurassic World Evolution 3 Little Nightmares III Mafia: The Old Country Monument Valley 3 PowerWash Simulator 2 Two Point Museum Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 BAFTA Games Awards 2026 debut game longlist Blue Prince Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Consume Me Date Everything! despelote Dispatch Is This Seat Taken? The Midnight Walk The Rogue Prince of Persia Tiny Bookshop BAFTA Games Awards 2026 evolving game longlist Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Cyberpunk 2077 Fallout 76 Helldivers 2 Hitman World of Assassination Marvel Rivals No Man's Sky Sea of Thieves The Elder Scrolls Online Vampire Survivors Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 BAFTA Games Awards 2026 family longlist Donkey Kong Bananza EA SPORTS FC 26 Is This Seat Taken? LEGO Party! Mario Kart World Monument Valley 3 Pokémon Legends: Z-A PowerWash Simulator 2 Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Two Point Museum BAFTA Games Awards 2026 game beyond entertainment longlist and Roger Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Consume Me Death Stranding 2: On The Beach despelote Monument Valley 3 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl SILENT HILL f The Alters BAFTA Games Awards 2026 game design longlist BALL x PIT Blue Prince Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Donkey Kong Bananza Ghost of Yōtei Hades II Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Split Fiction The Alters BAFTA Games Awards 2026 multiplayer longlist ARC Raiders Battlefield 6 Borderlands 4 Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Dune: Awakening ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN LEGO Party! Mario Kart World PEAK Split Fiction BAFTA Games Awards 2026 music longlist ARC Raiders Blue Prince Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Dispatch DOOM: The Dark Ages Ghost of Yōtei Hades II Hollow Knight: Silksong Indiana Jones and the Great Circle BAFTA Games Awards 2026 narrative longlist Blue Prince Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Dispatch Ghost of Yōtei Hades II Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Split Fiction The Alters BAFTA Games Awards 2026 new intellectual property Absolum ARC Raiders Atomfall BALL x PIT Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dispatch PEAK South of Midnight Split Fiction The Alters BAFTA Games Awards 2026 performer in a leading role Aaron Paul as Robert Robertson IN Dispatch Alex Jordan as Jan Dolski (s) IN The Alters Ben Starr as Verso IN Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Erika Ishii as Atsu IN Ghost of Yōtei Jennifer English as Maelle IN Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Judy Alice Lee as Melinoë IN Hades II Kaja Chan as Mio IN Split Fiction Laura Bailey as Invisigal IN Dispatch Suzie Yeung as Hinako Shimizu IN SILENT HILL f Tom McKay as Henry of Skalitz IN Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Troy Baker as Indiana Jones IN Indiana Jones and the Great Circle BAFTA Games Awards 2026 performer in a supporting role Alix Wilton Regan as Lea Florence Monad IN Lies of P: Overture Amelia Tyler as Hecate IN Hades II Andy Serkis as Renoir IN Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Charlie Cox as Gustave IN Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 David Menkin as Hans IN Still Wakes the Deep: Siren's Rest Jane Perry as Lia Cain IN Dead Take Jeffrey Wright as Chase IN Dispatch Kirsty Rider as Lune IN Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Rich Keeble as Monoco IN Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Troy Baker as Higgs IN Death Stranding 2: On The Beach BAFTA Games Awards 2026 technical achievement longlist ARC Raiders Battlefield 6 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Donkey Kong Bananza DOOM: The Dark Ages Ghost of Yōtei Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Split Fiction At last year's BAFTA Games Awards, it was Astro Bot that won 'best game', but there was a decent spread of winners among the other categories. We also got treated to the sight of Ben Starr dressed as a Balatro joker. Of course, only time will tell which games come up on top this year. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won big at The Golden Joysticks, but BAFTA does sometimes throw up some surprises. We'll be sure to keep you updated with all the latest as April nears! Until then, check out our interview with last year's BAFTA host Phil Wang. 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.
Is Leon in Resident Evil: Requiem? PlayStation has seemingly confirmed it
Resident Evil Requiem is going to have a S.T.A.R.S studded cast!
In something of a whoopsie, it would appear that players will indeed see one of the series most beloved characters in Resident Evil: Requiem, after all. This follows months of obfuscation from developers Capcom, with Requiem director Koshu Nakanishi saying that more battle-hardened characters from Resident Evil history would be a “bad match for horror”. It’s a tale almost as confusing as the Resident Evil timeline itself. But in a twist of events, on the morning of Tuesday 9th December, new cover art for Resident Evil: Requiem appeared on the pre-download screen for the game on the PlayStation store, and lo and behold, a bearded Leon S. Kennedy, complete with his iconic hair and shearling jacket is present, with protagonist Grace Ashcroft in the foreground, as confirmed by IGN. Whilst this doesn’t explicitly imply that Leon will be a protagonist, featuring him so prominently in the cover art certainly suggests he will be, or at least will play a large part in the story. If they are a playable character, then it could prove to be a nice change of pace, as we found Requiem to be absolutely terrifying in our preview. A little break from the scares to pew-pew some monsters would be a welcome reprieve. With all these developments, we wouldn’t be surprised if Maggie Robertson’s wish of playing Lady Dimitrescu again came true! View Green Video on the source website What’s more, a now-removed listing from GameStop included details that Rosemary Winters, daughter of Resident Evil 7 and Village protagonist Ethan Winters, would be a playable character. AesheticGamer aka Dusk Golem posted on X (formerly Twitter) the details of the now deleted listing. View oEmbed on the source website As you can see, the Deluxe Edition includes the “Shadow Walker” Costume Pack and “3 exclusive outfits for Rosemary Winters.” This isn’t without precedent, as the Shadows of Rose DLC for RE: Village featured Rose as the protagonist, with the expansion taking place some years in the future. Whatever is going on, we will find out soon, as Resident Evil: Requiem is slated for launch in February 2026, and we’ll no doubt find out more details ahead of the release. Perhaps something at The Game Awards 2025? Only time will tell! 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.