Guides
Animal Crossing (Switch)
Animal Crossing patch notes: What's new in update 1.3 in New Horizons
What's featured in the latest New Horizons patch.
Animal Crossing Swimming: How to swim, get a wetsuit and diving in New Horizons explained
It's time to explore the sea!
Animal Crossing Bug-Off prize list, how points and trophy rewards work, and future dates explained
I wonder where Blathers is…
Everything you need to know about the bright blue shells appearing on your beach.
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and six bells in her shoe.
Which bugs and fish are arriving this month in Animal Crossing?
And everything you must catch before June ends.
Time to make even more fishing bait.
Animal Crossing Redd: When does Redd's ship visit and how to open the art gallery in New Horizons
How to make use of the art dealer's services.
The Last of Us: Part 2
The Last of Us Part 2 walkthrough, collectables and items locations guide
Our in-progress guide to completing chapters and finding collectables.
The Last of Us Part 2 Safe Code solutions and code locations list
An in-progress explainer to opening each code-based puzzle.
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Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go Ho-oh counters, weaknesses and moveset explained
The legendary phoenix bursts back into Pokémon Go.
Pokémon Go Jump-Start Research quest tasks and rewards explained
Getting a jump-start on the Jump-Start Research quest.
Skill Go Fest Challenge tasks, rewards, Elite tasks and unlock goals in Pokémon Go explained
Everything you need to know about the first set of Go Fest Weekly Challenges.
Pokémon Go Spinda quest this month explained, plus all Spinda forms listed
How to catch the elusive Spinda in Pokémon Go.
How to catch each exclusive regional-locked Pokémon.
Pokémon Go July Field Research tasks and their rewards explained
All Field Research tasks listed, plus Special Research and Research Breakthroughs work in Pokémon Go.
Everything you need to know about the ultra special creatures.
Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour: Next Spotlight Hour Pokémon and bonus explained
Everything you need to know about Spotlight Hour in Pokémon Go.
Bug Out event research task rewards explained in Pokémon Go
Bonuses, Incense spawns and more explained.
Pokémon Go Stickers: How to get and what to do with stickers in Pokémon Go explained
Everything you need to know about stickers in Pokémon Go.
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Call of Duty: Warzone
Modern Warfare and Warzone patch notes for Season 4: Reloaded
Updates and patch notes for the mid-season refresh.
The best weapons you should aim for in multiplayer.
Call of Duty: Warzone best loadouts and attachments for all playstyles, from close-range to snipers
From the Grau to long-range hitters such as HDR and AX-50.
Where to find all Intel locations in Modern Warfare: Warzone.
Call of Duty Warzone Contraband: How to find and complete contraband contracts in Warzone explained
Everything you need to know about the new type of contract in Warzone.
Modern Warfare: Warzone's Kyle explained - How to get missing Operator 'Gaz'
How the Operator introduced during Season 4 works.
Modern Warfare patch notes for Season 4's full update
Updates and patch notes for Modern Warfare Season 4 explained.
Everything you need to know about the latest battle pass for Modern Warfare.
Modern Warfare: Warzone Season 4 release time, plus Season 4 updates explained
Be prepared for the new season of Warzone!
How to access the mysterious underground locations.
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PlayStation 5
PS5 games list: All confirmed launch, exclusive and first-party PS5 games explained
Everything we currently know about the game lineup for the PlayStation 5.
PlayStation Plus games for July: What are the PS Plus games this month?
A list of this month's currently available games through PlayStation Plus.
PlayStation 5 console design, including PS5 Digital Edition, ports, and size explained
It looks like an espresso machine - there I said it.
PS5 specs and features, including SSD, ray tracing, GPU and CPU for the PlayStation 5 explained
Everything we currently know about the PS5, including possible specs.
PS5 SSD storage, from hard drive size and speed to expanded and external storage options, explained
How PS5's super fast hard drive works - and how you can expand it.
PS5 backwards compatibility explained: How PS4 games will be backwards compatible with PlayStation 5
Everything we currently know about the backwards compatibility of the PS5.
All the details we currently know about the new PS5 controller.
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Xbox Series X
Xbox Game Pass games list: July 2020 games plus every game currently available for Xbox consoles
A complete list of games playable in Netflix-style service Xbox Game Pass on Xbox consoles.
Xbox Games with Gold for July: What are the Xbox Live Gold games this month?
A list of this month's currently available games through Xbox Games with Gold.
A list of every supported Xbox game, from Alan Wake to Zuma, on Xbox One and Xbox Series X.
Xbox Series X controller details, including Share button and hybrid d-pad explained
Everything we know about the controller coming with Xbox Series X.
Xbox Series X console design, including ports, size and dimensions, explained
What you're getting with the tower-like design.
The nitty gritty of Xbox Series X's hardware explained.
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Pokémon Sword
Pokémon Sword and Shield Isle of Armor: Returning Pokémon and the Isle of Armor Pokédex explained
Every past generation Pokémon returning in the Isle of Armor DLC.
Pokémon Isle of Armor: how to get and evolve Kubfu, including how to become best friends
A quick explainer for how to get Kubfu and how to evolve it.
A quick explainer for the three missing Slowpoke locations.
Pokémon Isle of Armor Diglett locations: Every Diglett location and Diglett rewards explained
Where to find every Diglett on the Isle of Armor.
Pokémon Sword and Shield - How to start the Isle of Armor DLC
How to visit the Isle of Armor in Sword and Shield.
Everything we know about the upcoming DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield version differences, including version exclusive Pokémon
Our guide on the differences between Pokémon Sword and Shield explained, including exclusive Pokémon and Gym Leaders.
The Rogue Monkey Pokémon explained.
Pokémon Home explained: free vs premium features, and compatible games explained
Everything you need to know about the essentials in Pokémon Home.
And even Pokémon from the Game Boy Advance era.
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Fortnite
Fortnite Deadpool floaties at The Yacht explained
Where to find three of Deadpool's floaties.
Fortnite new map additions in Season 3 explained
A look at the new locations you can explore in Season 3's map.
Fortnite Sharks explained: How to ride Loot Sharks and find Loot Shark locations
Everything you need to know about the Season 3 loot source / vehicle / threat.
Fortnite Fortilla whirlpool explained: How to use a whirlpool at The Fortilla
It's time to brave Charybdis!
Fortnite Gnomes at Homely Hills locations explained
Where to find three Gnome locations.
Fortnite Catty Corner Vault location and how to open it with the Catty Corner Keycard
How to complete the Season 3 Challenge.
Everything you need to know about the water themed battle pass in Fortnite.
Fortnite new Victory Umbrella: The latest Victory Umbrella and others from previous Seasons listed
Take a look at Fortnite's latest Victory Umbrella - and all others from winning in previous seasons.
Fortnite Astro Head locations: Where to bounce off five different Astro Heads
How to find all locations as part of the Travis Scott concert.
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Valorant
Valorant tier list: Our best agent recommendations and how to unlock agents explained
Every agent graded - plus our picks for Sentinels, Controllers, Initiators and Duelists.
Valorant Specs: Required, minimum, recommended and high-end specs explained
Everything you need to know about the required specs for playing Valorant.
Valorant Ignition Battle Pass weapon skins, buddies and price explained
Everything you need to know about Valorant's first battle pass.
Valorant error codes: How to solve errors 59, 29 and 'something unusual happened'
Got a mysterious error message? Here's how to solve them.
Valorant Ranks: Ranking system, tiers and whether ranks reset in Valorant explained
Everything you need to know about the ranking system in Valorant.
Valorant release time in BST, CEST, EDT, PDT, JST and KST explained
When Riot's shooter will be playable in your region.
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The Sims 4
The Sims 4 Ladders: How to build with ladders, ladder examples and limitations explained
Everything you need to know about the free June 2020 update.
The Sims 4 Fabricator guide: How to get Bits and Pieces for the Fabrication skill in Eco Lifestyle
How to start your recycling journey in the 2020 expansion.
Everything you need to know about having children.
The Sims 4 WooHoo explained: How to WooHoo, locations and benefits explained
How to WooHoo - whether in a rocketship or a pile of leaves.
The Sims 4 Vampires explained: How to become a vampire and back again with a vampire cure
Everything you need to know about encountering - and becoming - a vampire.
How to get the most out of your The Sims 4: Tiny Living space
Tips for maximising those 100 tiles (or less!) of room.
Everything you need to know about dabbling in the afterlife.
Swot up on how to get the most out of your university education.
The Sims 4 Spellcasters guide: How to become a Spellcaster in the Realm of Magic expansion
How to explore Glimmerbrook and become a Spellcaster in the magic-focused expansion.
The Sims 4 Mermaids guide: How to become a Mermaid in the Island Living expansion
How to get playable mermaid Sims through exploration and other means.
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Latest guides
Pokémon Go Ho-oh counters, weaknesses and moveset explained
The legendary phoenix bursts back into Pokémon Go.
Animal Crossing patch notes: What's new in update 1.3 in New Horizons
What's featured in the latest New Horizons patch.
Everything you need to know about the monthly Pokémon Go event.
Pokémon Go Jump-Start Research quest tasks and rewards explained
Getting a jump-start on the Jump-Start Research quest.
Skill Go Fest Challenge tasks, rewards, Elite tasks and unlock goals in Pokémon Go explained
Everything you need to know about the first set of Go Fest Weekly Challenges.
Animal Crossing Swimming: How to swim, get a wetsuit and diving in New Horizons explained
It's time to explore the sea!
Every game we know coming to Xbox Series X so far.
PS5 games list: All confirmed launch, exclusive and first-party PS5 games explained
Everything we currently know about the game lineup for the PlayStation 5.
Fortnite Floating Rings at Lazy Lake explained
Where to find the four floating rings at Lazy Lake.
Everything you need to know about unlocking Aquaman in Fortnite.
FIFA 20 TOTW 39: all players included in the 39th Team of the Week from 1st July
All players in the latest FIFA 20 TOTW.
Pokémon Go Spinda quest this month explained, plus all Spinda forms listed
How to catch the elusive Spinda in Pokémon Go.
Xbox Game Pass games list: July 2020 games plus every game currently available for Xbox consoles
A complete list of games playable in Netflix-style service Xbox Game Pass on Xbox consoles.
How to catch each exclusive regional-locked Pokémon.
Pokémon Go July Field Research tasks and their rewards explained
All Field Research tasks listed, plus Special Research and Research Breakthroughs work in Pokémon Go.
Everything you need to know about the ultra special creatures.
Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour: Next Spotlight Hour Pokémon and bonus explained
Everything you need to know about Spotlight Hour in Pokémon Go.
From studying at the library to petting a stray cat, here's the best ways to increase your Social Stats.
Persona 4 Golden test answers - How to ace all exams and class quiz questions
Become the know-it-all in class with our cheat sheet.
Where to find all the second Intel locations in Modern Warfare: Warzone.
Modern Warfare and Warzone patch notes for Season 4: Reloaded
Updates and patch notes for the mid-season refresh.
Super Smash Bros Ultimate patch notes for update 8.0.0 in full
Every adjustment alongside the addition of Min Min.
PlayStation Plus games for July: What are the PS Plus games this month?
A list of this month's currently available games through PlayStation Plus.
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Min Min release time alongside update 8.0 explained
What time you can expect the Arms fighter to arrive.
Animal Crossing Bug-Off prize list, how points and trophy rewards work, and future dates explained
I wonder where Blathers is…
Digital FoundryThe best 4K TVs for HDR gaming 2020 on PS5, Xbox Series X and PC
From entry-level champs to the best high-end OLED and QLED sets.
Digital FoundryThe best gaming monitor 2020: Digital Foundry's picks for PC, PS4 and Xbox
Including high refresh rate, high resolution and ultra-wide options.
Xbox Games with Gold for July: What are the Xbox Live Gold games this month?
A list of this month's currently available games through Xbox Games with Gold.
Bug Out event research task rewards explained in Pokémon Go
Bonuses, Incense spawns and more explained.
How to build your staff in Pokémon Café Mix.
Fortnite Deadpool floaties at The Yacht explained
Where to find three of Deadpool's floaties.
FIFA 20 TOTW: all players included in the Team of the Week from 24th June
All players in the latest FIFA 20 TOTW.
Pokémon Go Stickers: How to get and what to do with stickers in Pokémon Go explained
Everything you need to know about stickers in Pokémon Go.
Pokémon Go Master League team recommendations
The most effective creatures to compete when there's no CP cap.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Isle of Armor: Returning Pokémon and the Isle of Armor Pokédex explained
Every past generation Pokémon returning in the Isle of Armor DLC.
Digital FoundryBest gaming headset 2020 for PC, PS4, Xbox One and Switch
The best wired and wireless gaming headsets.
A quick explainer for the three missing Slowpoke locations.
Pokémon Isle of Armor: how to get and evolve Kubfu, including how to become best friends
A quick explainer for how to get Kubfu and how to evolve it.
A quick explainer for finding Max Mushrooms in the Isle of Armor DLC.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Isle of Armor walkthrough - how to finish the first DLC's story
A walkthrough for each step of the Isle of Armor expansion's quests.
Pokémon Isle of Armor Diglett locations: Every Diglett location and Diglett rewards explained
Where to find every Diglett on the Isle of Armor.
Apex Legends cross platform support: Everything we know so far about how cross platform might work
Apex Legends will be cross platform in some ways and not others - here's what we know right now.
E3 2020 schedule guide: All alternative E3 conference dates, times, and streams announced so far
E3 is happening in all but name - here's everything we know so far.
Pokémon Go Solstice event: Research tasks, Solrock and Lunatone locations explained
Where in the world are Solrock and Lunatone.
The Last of Us Part 2 Safe Code solutions and code locations list
An in-progress explainer to opening each code-based puzzle.
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