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.
Featured articles
Pokémon Go Community Day: January time and date, all Community Day Pokémon and moves listed
Everything you need to know about the monthly Pokémon Go event.
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.
PS5 specs, new PS5 controller details, possible PS5 games and all confirmed PlayStation 5 details so far
All PS5 details we know about - from the new controller to hardware specifics.
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 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 best goalkeepers - the best GKs and keepers in FIFA
The top keepers 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.
PES 2020 player ratings - the best rated Goalkeepers, Defenders, Midfielders and Forward players in eFootball PES 2020
The top 50 players in PES 2020.
FeatureWith FIFA 20, it feels like EA Sports has finally fixed pace
Don't sweat the Smallings.
Fans reckon they've spotted Pokémon's first ever autosave in Pokémon Sword and Shield
Save file used Recover!
FIFA 20 player ratings and best players - the top 100 best FIFA 20 players ranked by Overall rating
All top 100 FIFA 20 player ratings listed.
FIFA 20 Icons list - Kaká and all new and returning FUT Icons in FIFA 20
All FUT Icons and their ratings in FIFA 20.
Apex Legends Voidwalker event end time, challenges and rewards list
Everything you need to know about Apex Legends' Voidwalker event.
Dota 2 team becomes first to win The International twice, takes home over $15m
Dota stop believin'.
FeatureValve talks Steam China, curation and exclusivity
A brief chat in Shanghai.
No Man's Sky multiplayer and Nexus lobby explained: how to invite friends and join players
Everything we know about No Man's Sky's intriguing multiplayer systems.
Teamfight Tactics patch notes: what's new in TFT patch 9.16
A full list of the latest Teamfight Tactics patch notes.
FeatureFIFA 20's Volta mode is a nice idea, but lacks that FIFA Street spark
Jimmy Floyd Hasselshanked.
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?
FeatureFrom child gambling to women in Ultimate Team, EA Sports refuses to budge
A FIFA 20 press event sees the developer take a grilling.
Teamfight Tactics tier list: Best Champions in Teamfight Tactics ranked, including Twisted Fate
What are the best Champions in Teamfight Tactics? Here are our picks.
Minecraft Earth: beta access, release date expectations and what we know about the new mobile Minecraft game
Everything we know about Minecraft Earth, the new Minecraft mobile game.
Pokémon Go Appraisal and CP meaning explained: How to get the highest IV and CP values and create the most powerful team
We delve into the Appraisal feature, as well as telling you how what CP, HP, IVs are and how they work.
Apex Legends weapon damage stats charts, including new L-Star EMG and best weapons explained
Which Apex Legends weapons are best, and why?
Apex Legends Season 2 Battle Pass update: changes, rewards, new features, and when Battle Charge Season 2 ends
All the info you need on Apex Legends Season 2's Battle Pass.
Apex Legends map update and changes - what's new in Kings Canyon
All the key info on Apex Legends' newly changed map.
Apex Legends characters list - every Legend, classes and Legend ability explained
Key info on all of Apex Legends' available characters so far.
FeatureForget XCOM, Empire of Sin is like gangster Total War
Public Enemy Unknown.
FeatureAge of Empires 2: Definitive Edition looks great, but still has to compete against itself
"If you look at the old AI, it cheated."
Sounds like there might be more Age of Mythology coming, but not for a little while
"We love Myth, we're not going to leave it behind."
Harry Potter Wizards Unite - Professions: Which Profession is best between Auror, Magizoologist and Professor?
An early assessment of Harry Potter Wizards Unite's three classes, known as Professions.
Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled cheats list - all PS4, Xbox One and Switch cheat codes for the CTR remaster confirmed
All working CTR cheats we've found so far.
FeatureBleeding Edge is maybe a misnomer, but Ninja Theory is rightfully bullish
Why multiplayer? "Because I'm the creative director and I like it."
FeatureWe've seen two new Pokémon from Pokémon Sword and Shield
Plus, Gyms are well and truly back.
Cyberpunk 2077 trailers, release date, gameplay details everything we know
Everything we know about CD Project Red's hotly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077.
Mojang's new game is Minecraft Dungeons
Creeper-crawlers.
FeatureThe big FIFA 20 interview
"We don't think it's gambling, we think it's a fun form of engagement."
Fortnite Race Track locations: where to find a desert race track, snowy race track and grasslands race track
Where to find the three race tracks for the Fortnite challenge.