But, with the pace of information released across 2019, it can be easy to forget about the main memorable moments of the year. Don’t worry, here at TechRadar, we’re going to run through 10 of the best gaming moments of 2019. Valve revealed a new Half-Life game(Image credit: Valve Corporation)We know, right? Auto Chess becomes the new Battle Royale(Image credit: Dragoncrest Games)Much like Battle Royale last year, 2019 was really the year of Auto Chess. Drodo Studio launched its runaway hit Dota

And today, thanks to the Epic Games Store, you can do exactly that, for free. The absolutely crazy Ape Out is free to download from the Epic Games Store today, playing out like Hotline Miami if it was remixed by Miles Davis, David Attenborough and the 1992 wrestler roster of the WWF. As part of a ’12 Days of Christmas’ promotion kicking off today, the Epic Games Store will be offering up a freebie game every day until the end of 2019. And, if you’re after something specific, there are some deep

**Mild spoilers for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker are contained in this post – read on at your peril if you haven’t seen the movie yet! Like all the movies in the series, Star Wars Episode IX kicks off with the John Williams fanfare and the crawl of yellow introductory text floating off into space. It’s a huge moment for the Star Wars story, what with Palpatine having apparently been defeated by Darth Vader in Return of the Jedi. Which makes his re-introduction – via the opening crawl – feel

There’s been a lot of focus on the Xbox Series X in recent months, as Microsoft has slowly drip-fed us information about the next Xbox. But, when it comes to Series X’s only confirmed launch title, Halo Infinite, things have been a bit quieter – at least, until now. Developer 343 Industries has released two new pieces of artwork from Halo Infinite with its end-of-year blog post. While the artwork doesn’t tell us a huge amount about the game, the blog post does suggest that the developer will be

Around 3 months after Mario Kart Tour first sped onto smartphones, Nintendo is finally starting some multiplayer beta testing. First reported by Siliconera, the PvP beta is now running and will be available until December 27 2019. At the moment, the beta test can only be accessed by players who have a subscription to the game’s £4.99/$4.99 Gold Pass, which offers some in-game items, badges and a 200cc mode. As this is a beta test, Nintendo warns participants that not everything will be working p

Google Stadia has now been available for a month and we’re starting to see the number of features it supports expand. Hot on the heels of the highly-anticipated launch of Screen Connect with Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, an achievements system has now been confirmed. You can view your full achievement list on web, including all the ones you’ve earned since you began playing Stadia. pic.twitter.com/VX7cGg9K9kDecember 20, 2019There’s more to comeFortunately, if you’ve been using Google Stadia for a whi

Exaddon reckons that its CERES additive micro-manufacturing system (additive manufacturing is another term for 3D printing) could be used by manufacturers to connect computer chips together, or perform precise repairs on microelectronics systems. Precision and speedThe larger David statue took some 30 hours to print, but the incredibly minuscule version only took 20 minutes to create. Exaddon adopted this micrometal printing method and improved on it, particularly as regards its speed.” Giorgio

If you’re still on the search for the perfect Christmas gift, Amazon has last-minute deals on its own devices, like the best-selling Fire Tablet. Fire HD 8 Tablet 16GB: $79.99 $49.99 at AmazonYou can get the Fire HD 8 tablet on sale for $49.99. View DealAmazon tablet deals:Fire 7 Tablet: $49.99 $39.99 at AmazonYou can snag the Fire 7 tablet on sale for just $39.99. View DealFire 7 Kids Edition Tablet: $99.99 $59.99 at AmazonA great gift idea, you can save $40 on the Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet at

Phone camera zoom is expected to get even better in 2020, and the Huawei P40 Pro could see its optical zoom boosted to an unprecedented 10x, according to a research note by tech analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. More phones coming out this year are slated to get improved optical zooming, though Kuo apparently didn’t specify others in the research note, which was acquired by MacRumors . The first 10x optical zoom in a smartphoneOppo used the same ‘periscope’ design in its Oppo Reno 10x Zoom that debuted in 2

It’s that time of year again: the snow is falling, the air hurts your face, everyone is getting together with their family for the Holidays and, of course, the Steam Winter Sale is here. There is, of course, the Steam Awards, where the Steam community can vote on their favorite games from a number of different categories like “Game of the Year,” “Outstanding Story-Rich Game,” or even “Best Game You Suck At.” As for how long the sale will last, it looks like you have time to really think about wh

Now, Facebook is looking to recapture that golden age of browser gaming with a new acquisition: PlayGiga, a cloud gaming startup. It could help Facebook enter the increasingly-competitive space currently occupied by Google Stadia, Nvidia GeForce Now and the upcoming Microsoft Project xCloud. We’re thrilled to welcome @PlayGigaOficial to the Facebook Gaming team. PlayGiga has previously offered a cloud gaming service in the Middle East and Europe, and its statement following the news at least poi

Nvidia has revealed its next-gen PhysX 5.0 which will be available in 2020 (coming ‘soon’, so presumably early on in the year), and the headline feature of the fancy new physics effects incorporated is the Finite Element Model (FEM). It will be built into PhysX 5.0.” Particle manNvidia highlighted two other main facets of PhysX 5.0, including improved physics for liquids, with game developers “able to use discrete particle simulations to model fluids and granular flow”. Finally, the new version

We already knew that the next-generation Xbox Series X will boast backwards compatibility, but Microsoft has now confirmed the feature will be available from launch. In an interview with GameSpot, Xbox head, Phil Spencer, explained that he’s already testing out backwards compatibility on his own Xbox Series X. “I’ve been playing quite a few [Xbox 360] games on my [Xbox Series X] and Xbox One games on the [Xbox Series X] and that’s just to ensure that we can be there day one.” Xbox Series X games

If you’re looking for a last-minute Nintendo Switch deal – then you’ve come to the right place. For a limited time, Amazon is offering a $30 promotional credit when you purchase a Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy‑Con. Just apply code D3E2CDJ6GB6S at checkout, and you’ll receive a free $30 Amazon credit within seven days after the console is shipped. The box includes the Nintendo Switch console, the Nintendo Switch dock in black, and the Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy‑Con controllers.

If you’re looking for a last-minute deal on a robot vacuum, then you’ve come to the right place. Right now, Amazon has the Ecovacs Deebot robot vacuum cleaner on sale for $135. A robot vacuum would make an excellent gift for anyone on your list, and lucky for you this particular deal will arrive before Christmas day. Ecovacs Deebot 500 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner: $279.99 $143.99 at AmazonThe Ecovacs Deebot robot vacuum gets a massive $145 price cut at Amazon. View DealSee more of the best cheap robo

To help you sort through all the offers, we’ve rounded up the very best Christmas sales below. All of the Walmart and Best Buy deals qualify for free two-day shipping and are guaranteed to get there before Christmas Day. The larger 44mm smartwatch includes LTE connectivity and is available in a white or stone sport band or a black sport loop. The powerful robot vacuum works with Amazon Alexa and the compatible app allows you to clean and schedule from anywhere. View DealThe best Christmas sales

Buy three months of Xbox’s all in one subscription service and you’ll get three months free with this fantastic Game Pass Ultimate deal. Game Pass Ultimate works to combine the online Live Gold service with the wildly popular game subscription library, Game Pass. You can get an even better Game Pass Ultimate deal by picking up an Xbox Live Gold subscription from Walmart. Today’s best Game Pass Ultimate dealsSix months Game Pass Ultimate | $44.99 at WalmartIf you’ve already used Game Pass Ultimat

You can see the Horde case here and the Alliance case here. Show your Horde Pride with this custom PC case from NZXT. Based on the excellent NZXT H510, this World of Warcraft-themed PC case will be the prize of any Horde fan. This blue-themed PC case from NZXT is perfect for those that are still loyal to Anduin Wynn. View DealWhat’s insideThese cases are custom versions of the NZXT H510 case, which is already one hell of a case.

It’s a marathon, not a sprint, for Google Stadia, the search giant’s nascent game streaming service. Google Stadia’s latest update brings with it three top titles from the year. But Stadia’s streaming nature makes such a task a piece of cake. It’s a good showcase of what could, in time, be the sort of features to separate Google Stadia from the pack. And with the launches of the PS5 and Xbox: Series X looming, it’ll need as many unique selling points as possible.

Blizzard’s reboot of Warcraft III will go on sale January 28, offering the chance to experience the classic RTS all over again – but with contemporary visuals (and more besides). Warcraft III: Reforged has benefited from a complete overhaul in terms of the graphics, with everything being revamped from new characters through to the environments, buildings, animations and effects. Reforged is fully integrated with Battle.net, so you get all those useful social and matchmaking features (plus automa