Chris Tapsell
Staff Writer
Chris Tapsell is Eurogamer's Staff Writer, its newest Chris, and a keen explorer of the dark arts of gaming, from League of Legends to the murky world of competitive Pokémon.
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Civilization 6 Gran Colombia: Simón Bolívar leader bonuses, unique units and buildings detailed
All the info you need on the Gran Colombia leader Simón Bolívar in Civ 6.
Civilization 6 Maya: Lady Six Sky leader bonuses, unique units and buildings detailed
All the info you need on the Mayan leader Lady Six Sky in Civ 6.
FeatureSomeone should make a game about: Casualtimetravel
Insta-grammetry.
Everything you need to know about the monthly Pokémon Go event.
FeatureLandlord's Super is proper grim and proper great
It's Sims up north.
FIFA 20 TOTW Moments 6: all players included in the 6th Team of the Week Moments from 2nd April
All players in the FIFA 20 TOTW Moments 6.
The Flower Collectors review - a simple but full-hearted spin on Rear Window
Planting evidence.
The 20 best Game Pass games you can play right now
A mix of top games and hidden gems.
FIFA 20 TOTW Moments 5: all players included in the 5th Team of the Week Moments from 15th April
All players in the FIFA 20 TOTW Moments 5.
FIFA 20 TOTW Moments 4: all players included in the 4th Team of the Week Moments from 8th April
All players in the FIFA 20 TOTW Moments 4.
FIFA 20 TOTW Moments 3: all players included in the 3rd Team of the Week Moments from 1st April
All players in the FIFA 20 TOTW Moments 3.
FeatureAs Riot bids to take on Blizzard and Valve, the studio faces challenges of its own making
"There are no limits" co-founder Marc Merrill tells us, as a new world order emerges.
FIFA 20 TOTW Moments 2: all players included in the 2nd Team of the Week Moments from 25th March
All players in the FIFA 20 TOTW Moments 2.
Call of Duty: Warzone perks list - the best Warzone perks and what they all do
All Call of Duty: Warzone perks and what they do.
Call of Duty: Warzone cross platform explained - how to enable and disable cross play on PS4, Xbox and PC
How cross platform play works in Call of Duty: Warzone.
19 Call of Duty: Warzone tips for learning to reliably Get Some
A collection of tips and tricks for beginners and advanced players.
FIFA 20 TOTW 26: all players included in the 26th Team of the Week from 11th March
All players in the FIFA 20 TOTW 26.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon DX review - a sweet but clumsy remake
Not for Slakoth trying.
FeatureRiot Games on Valorant's competition, toxicity, and why 2020 isn't too late for a team-based shooter
"We don't have a wall up that says 'Must be better than Counter Strike'".
FeatureRiot Games' Project A is called Valorant, and it plays like a Counter-Strike killer
Hands on with the technically brilliant - if a little safe - new tactical shooter.
Feature"I don't think current-gen consoles would be able to run Baldur's Gate 3"
Larian Studios talks Stadia, triple-A development and the "darker" side of D&D lore.
FeatureOne year on, Anthem remains a sad monument to a generation of folly
The sound of silence.
FIFA 20 TOTW 23: all players included in the twenty-third Team of the Week from 19th February
All players in the FIFA 20 TOTW 23.
FeatureBlind choice and blind luck: the magic of FTL's superlative decisions
Chance is a fine thing.
FIFA 20 TOTW 22: all players included in the twenty-second Team of the Week from 12th February
All players in the FIFA 20 TOTW 22.
FeatureWe played Moving Out and learned a lot about teamwork
"I'll kite the piano!"
FeatureThe Double-A Team: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King was the good kind of cheese
One does not simply walk into Mont D'or.
FIFA 20 TOTW 21: all players included in the twenty-first Team of the Week from 5th February
All players in the FIFA 20 TOTW 21.
Pokémon Go best Pokémon: the best attackers, best defenders and best Pokémon by type
Which are the best Pokémon for Gyms, raiding and PvP in Pokémon Go?
FIFA 20 TOTW 20: all players included in the twentieth Team of the Week from 29th January
All players in the FIFA 20 TOTW 20.
FIFA 20 TOTW 18: all players included in the eighteenth Team of the Week from 15th January
All players in the FIFA 20 TOTW 18.
FeatureSomeone should make a game about: Day traders
Super Cash Bros.
Pokémon Sword and Shield walkthrough and guide to your journey through Galar
Our complete walkthrough for Pokémon Sword and Shield.
FeatureGames of the Year 2019: Lonely Mountains: Downhill is a magic game of pure sensation
Range against the machine.
FIFA 20 TOTW 14: all players included in the fourteenth Team of the Week from 18th December
All players in the FIFA 20 TOTW 14.
FIFA 20 TOTW 12: all players included in the twelfth Team of the Week from 4th December
All players in the FIFA 20 TOTW 12.
FeatureGames of the Decade: FTL: Faster Than Light - home amongst the stars
Warped perspective.
Pokémon Sword and Shield new Pokémon list: All DLC and other Gen 8 Pokémon we know so far
Every new Pokémon coming to Gen 8's Sword and Shield.
FIFA 20 TOTW 11: all players included in the eleventh Team of the Week from 27th November
All players in the FIFA 20 TOTW 11.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Turffield treasure riddle solution: how to solve the three standing stones puzzle
There's buried Treasure in Turffield - here's how to find it!
Pokémon Sword and Shield TMs: locations list for where to find every TM in Galar
A list of all the TMs and their locations we've confirmed so far.
FIFA 20 TOTW 10: all players included in the tenth Team of the Week from 20th November
All players in the FIFA 20 TOTW 10.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Wild Area explained - what we know about how the open world Wild Area works
An in-progress explainer on what we know so far about Sword and Shields big new Wild Area.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Pokédex: every Pokémon in the Galar Pokédex confirmed so far
All Pokémon confirmed as available in Sword and Shield's Galar Pokédex.
Pokémon Sword and Shield legendaries Zacian, Zamazenta and Eternatus explained
What we know about the Sword and Shield legendaries Zacian, Zamazenta and Eternatus.
11 things to know before starting Pokémon Sword and Shield
Grookeys to success.
Pokémon Sword and Shield review - a shadow of a former great
Little England.
Google Stadia games list, launch games, price, minimum connection speed requirements and everything we know
All our information on Google Stadia gathered together in one place.
Death Stranding preorder and special edition bonuses explained: When do gold items unlock?
When you can get your hands on the optional cosmetic items.
FIFA 20 Ultimate Scream cards and players list: Giovinco, Ozil, Pique and the Ultimate Scream end date and time
A list of all FIFA 20 Ultimate Scream player cards.
Pokémon Go Adventure Sync 25km, 50km and 100km walking rewards, weekly reset time and level requirement explained
Niantic's new Pokémon Go walking feature Adventure Sync explained.
FeatureVideo games in China: beyond the great firewall
On the ground in the vast world of Chinese gaming.
FeatureGame Freak's Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori talk inspiration, Sirfetch'd, and pressure from Pokémon fans
"When you look at leeks in the UK, they're pretty big vegetables."
FeatureThe story behind that weird camping minigame in Pokémon Sword and Shield
How the sausage is made.
FeatureSomeone should make a game about: Set theory
Game, match.
FeatureCrusader Kings 3 is trying to get better at bringing you on board
And make it a more pleasant experience once you're there.
EGXReky is like playing inside an abstract print
Arts and minds.
Crusader Kings 3 coming to PC next year
"User friendliness was never our primary goal."
EGXEastward is a sumptuous pixel art adventurer
Ost in space.
FeatureRiot says ditching loot boxes will help Legends of Runeterra stand out from the CCG crowd
An interview with former Magic the Gathering pro and current Rioter Steve Rubin.
Pokémon Go A Spooky Message quest steps - how to catch Spiritomb and Spiritomb stats
How to unlock Spiritomb in Pokémon Go's A Spooky Message event.
FeatureHands on with the enchanting first two hours of Pokémon Sword and Shield
Galarvanting around town.
Pokémon Go Halloween event start date and time - release of Yamask, costume Pokémon and more
Spooky Pokémon return in the spirit of the season.
Apex Legends Fight or Fright Halloween event: start date, time, Shadowfall mode and challenge rewards
Everything you need to know about Apex Legends' Halloween event.
FIFA 20 Josef Martínez SBC solution: cheapest way to complete the Martínez Squad Building Challenge
The cheapest Martínez SBC solutions we've found.
FIFA 20 Robert Lewandowski SBC solution: cheapest way to complete the Lewandowski Squad Building Challenge
The cheapest Robert Lewandowski SBC solutions we've found.
FIFA 20 Teemu Pukki SBC solution: cheapest way to complete the Pukki Squad Building Challenge
The cheapest Pukki SBC solutions we've found.
How to perfect FIFA 20's fiddly new free kicks
Squad goals.
FIFA 20 Chemistry explained - how to increase Team Chemistry, Individual Chemistry, and max Chemistry in Ultimate Team
How Chemistry works in FIFA 20, and how to get the most out of it.
FIFA 20 Chemistry Styles list: which attributes are affected by every Chem Style
Explaining the all-important FUT 20 Chemistry Style modifiers and the best ways to use them.
FeatureApple Arcade: What the Golf is pure comedy
Uncaddy valley.
Pokémon Go baby Pokémon list - how to get Bonsly, Munchlax, Chingling, Mantyke, Togepi, Azurill, Wynaut and more
Catching methods and details for all available baby Pokémon.
FIFA 20 OTW cards - all new Ones to Watch players list and OTW cards explained
FUT 20's hybrid player cards listed and explained.
FIFA 20 Early Access: start time and date plus all our FIFA 20 guides and everything we know
FIFA 20 Early Access release details, and everything we know about FIFA 20.
FIFA 20 5 star skillers: all five star skill move players
A full list of 5 star skillers available in FIFA 20.
FIFA 20 best goalkeepers - the best GKs and keepers in FIFA
The top keepers in FIFA 20 and where to find them.
FIFA 20 best defenders - the best CB, LB, RB and Wing Backs in FIFA
The top defenders in FIFA 20 and where to find them.
FIFA 20 best strikers - the best ST, CF, LF and RFs in FIFA
The top strikers and forwards in FIFA 20 and where to find them.
FIFA 20 best wingers - the best LW, best RW, and best LM and RMs in FIFA
The top wide players in FIFA 20 and where to find them.
FIFA 20 best midfielders - the best CAM, best CDM, and best CMs in FIFA
The top midfielders in FIFA 20 and where to find them.
FIFA 20 potential wonderkids: the best youngsters and hidden gems
The best, highest-potential players under 21 in FIFA 20.
Teamfight Tactics items: cheat sheet, item combos, Neeko's Help and how items work in LoL TFT
All items in Teamfight Tactics and a cheat sheet for how they combine.