Helen Ashcroft

2 days ago | thegamer.com | Helen Ashcroft

Nintendo has done its best to make games for the Switch compatible with the Switch 2. However, not all titles will work on the new console. Mostly the problems are with non-Nintendo games, but there are also some quirks with Nintendo's own titles. These issues include games which won't work with the new Joy-Con 2.

2 days ago | thegamer.com | Helen Ashcroft

The Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy crossover was already a phenomenon before launch, setting a sales record just with pre-orders. It combines two incredibly popular franchises, and the 309-card set will draw from all the mainline Final Fantasy games, up to and including 16.

1 week ago | thegamer.com | Helen Ashcroft

If you want to keep your Wordle streak, then a good starting word is key. You'll want to look at the best ways to include some of the most common letters, and ensure that your word doesn't repeat any letters, so you gain the maximum amount of information. Some people have also attempted complex math to work out if there is an ideal word to use.

2 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Helen Ashcroft

There are a wide range of models available, from the tiniest hobbit to the largest dragon. Many sets comprise a group of miniatures, but we're choosing to focus on the most expensive miniatures, which focus on one core weapon or character. These models have been carefully crafted with all the attention to detail and care we've come to expect from Games Workshop. All prices are based on Games Workshop's US Store price at the time of writing.

3 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Helen Ashcroft

If you’ve ever interacted with Tobias ‘Tubbo’ Smith during a Twitch stream or at an event, then you’re sure to have encountered his naturally outgoing and enthusiastic personality. What you see is what you get, and what you get is a streamer who loves multiplayer gaming, a range of different genres, and a good old-fashioned challenge. Ahead of Twitchcon Rotterdam at the end of May, I caught up with Tubbo to talk about Twitch streaming, Minecraft, and Dungeons & Dragons.