Jake Tucker

Islington

Editor-in-Chief, TechRadar Gaming at TechRadar

He/him | ⚒️ | Editorial director @ PC Gaming Show | Autism & ADHD| Prev: launched NME Gaming / EIC at TechRadar & others / special projects @ Red Bull

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‘We could go from a shooter to a platformer to a horror theme’: How stepping away from Payday 2’s real-world framing has helped Den of Wolves turn high-stakes heisting on its head

2 weeks ago | pcgamer.com | Joe Donnelly |Jake Tucker

By the developer’s own admission, Den of Wolves is driven by its creators’ past experiences working on the Payday series. After all, 10 Chambers’ follow-up to GTFO is indeed a co-operative heist ‘em up. Each high-stakes excursion balances heart-in-mouth stealth and backs-to-the-wall chaos with fine precision, wherein choosing the right identity-hiding mask and distinct weapon loadout carry the same weight.
Remember 2017's Star Wars Battlefront 2? It’s good now - like, really good

3 weeks ago | gamesradar.com | Jake Tucker

Star Wars Battlefront 2 didn’t just stumble out of the gate – it faceplanted into a Dagobah swamp, dragged down by loot boxes, bad press, and the kind of monetization that made even the most hardened Sith wince. At launch, it was less "power fantasy" and more "pay-to-win fiasco," sparking a loud backlash. But here’s the kicker: instead of leaving it to rot in carbonite, EA and DICE got to work.
Remember 2017's Star Wars Battlefront 2? It’s good now – like, really good | Flipboard

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Jake Tucker

2 days ago10 Must-Have Mods For Star Wars Battlefront 2Star Wars Battlefront 2 has seen a resurgence in recent months. As demand for a sequel increases, the game continues to draw Star Wars fans for its …3 days agoStar Wars Battlefront 2: How to Unlock New GunsNew guns and attachments can only be unlocked in Battlefront 2 through Milestones in Co-Op modes.
Say what you will about the Illuminate, but their war on Super Earth has made Helldivers 2 more intense than ever

1 month ago | gamesradar.com | Jake Tucker

Helldivers 2 is having a moment. The recent Heart of Democracy update has brought the battle to Super Earth, pitting the Helldivers in a desperate battle against the Illuminate to determine humanity's fate. The update is Helldivers 2 writ large, with the chaos and intensity turned up to 11. It's also perhaps the most fun I've ever had in Helldivers 2, even if the teammates, civilians and AI-controlled friendly soldiers that I've been teamkilling don't quite feel the same way.
Schedule 1 is my favourite co-op game of the year because it lets me bully my friends into doing the hard parts for me

2 months ago | pcgamer.com | Jake Tucker

I didn't realise a criminal empire would lead to so many early mornings. Yet, here I am, waking up at 7 am every morning and skateboarding around my regulars, making sure they've got enough stuff to get them through the day.
After playing a Den of Wolves heist, I have high hopes for the cyberpunk take on Payday 2

2 months ago | pcgamer.com | Jake Tucker

Den of Wolves makes me feel like I'm drowning. In my brief hands-on demo of the upcoming sci-fi heist game, I found that when the enemies start to push from every direction, the best you can do is huddle close to your teammates and try to stay alive. We failed near the final hurdle in our first attempt at a Den of Wolves heist, but pulled it out of the bag for the second, extracting with nearly empty weapons, bags full of loot, and a mission well done.
When is a sequel not a sequel?

Mar 26, 2025 | hitreload.xyz | Jake Tucker

First, a confession. I haven't sent a newsletter in a couple of weeks, sorry. Frankly, my mental health has been a bit shit and with a trip to Tokyo and then GDC I just needed a bit of time to get my head straight. I wrote a newsletter, but it didn't feel like it hit the quality bar and I didn't have time to polish it up, so I just didn't send it. You might see it live on later, but I'll never tell which one it was. Thanks for your patience, either way.
Venerable browser-based MMO Urban Dead is closing this week after a 20-year run, not with a bang but with a whimper

Mar 13, 2025 | msn.com | Jake Tucker

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Venerable browser-based MMO Urban Dead is closing this week after a 20-year run, not with a bang but with a whimper

Mar 13, 2025 | pcgamer.com | Jake Tucker

Urban Dead, the browser-based MMO that nearly got me kicked out of college, is shutting down this week after 19 years, 8 months and 11 days. The MMO, which put players in control of either survivors or zombies in the fictionalised city of Malton, played out in real time, with players given one "tick" of activity every 30 minutes.
Venerable browser-based MMO Urban Dead is closing this week after a 20-year run, not with a bang but with a whimper

Mar 13, 2025 | yahoo.com | Jake Tucker

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty ImagesUrban Dead, the browser-based MMO that nearly got me kicked out of college, is shutting down this week after 19 years, 8 months and 11 days. The MMO, which put players in control of either survivors or zombies in the fictionalised city of Malton, played out in real time, with players given one "tick" of activity every 30 minutes.

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Jake Tucker @_JakeTucker

8 Jun 25

I turned 36 today - thanks everyone for watching the PC Gaming Show. Hopefully you enjoyed, we'll see you again _soon_

Jake Tucker @_JakeTucker

29 May 25

RT @pcgamer: A sneak peek at the PC Gaming Show broadcasting on June 8!! ⏰ 12pm PDT / 3pm EDT / 8pm BST / 9pm CEST / 3am CST 📺 Join us on…

Jake Tucker @_JakeTucker

19 May 25

We have a cool show for you on June 8. Start getting hyped with our Steam page, which is bright and colourful as all things should be. https://t.co/MVj1bwLdhW (More info here: https://t.co/Tn8QPbwiDi)

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Articles

‘We could go from a shooter to a platformer to a horror theme’: How stepping away from Payday 2’s real-world framing has helped Den of Wolves turn high-stakes heisting on its head

Remember 2017's Star Wars Battlefront 2? It’s good now - like, really good

Remember 2017's Star Wars Battlefront 2? It’s good now – like, really good | Flipboard

Say what you will about the Illuminate, but their war on Super Earth has made Helldivers 2 more intense than ever

Schedule 1 is my favourite co-op game of the year because it lets me bully my friends into doing the hard parts for me

After playing a Den of Wolves heist, I have high hopes for the cyberpunk take on Payday 2

When is a sequel not a sequel?

Venerable browser-based MMO Urban Dead is closing this week after a 20-year run, not with a bang but with a whimper

Venerable browser-based MMO Urban Dead is closing this week after a 20-year run, not with a bang but with a whimper

Venerable browser-based MMO Urban Dead is closing this week after a 20-year run, not with a bang but with a whimper

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