Emma Boyle

Emma Boyle is TechRadar’s ex-Gaming Editor, and is now a content developer and freelance journalist. She has written for magazines and websites including T3, Stuff and The Independent. Emma currently works as a Content Developer in Edinburgh.

Articles by: Emma Boyle

The battles in The Callisto Protocol will be a "balanced" mix of ranged and close combat

By Emma Boyle last updated 23 June 22

The design director of The Callisto Protocols revealed that we can look forward to a lot of melee confrontation and have to be good stewards of our ammunition.

Best Pokémon games: a trainer throws a pokéball

Best Pokémon games: every generation ranked

By Emma Boyle published 4 May 22

Buying Guide What are the best Pokémon games? We rank every generation in the franchise.

A trainer throws a pokéball in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl: version differences explained

By Emma Boyle published 5 April 22

We’re breaking down the exclusives and differences to help you decide whether you want Pokémon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl.

Sea of Thieves update: Season 6, cross-platform, Twitch drops and more

By Emma Boyle last updated 13 June 22

Updated Here's all the latest news from Rare's Sea of Thieves.

Xbox Games with Gold March 2022: The Flame in the Flood, SpongeBob and more

By Stephen Lambrechts, Emma Boyle last updated 1 July 22

Updated These are the free Xbox Games with Gold games you can pick up this month.

Pokémon Sword or Shield: version differences and exclusives explained

By Emma Boyle last updated 24 June 22

Guide Not sure whether to pick Pokémon Sword or Shield? Let us explain the differences and help you choose.

Far Cry 7 could reportedly shake the series up by being more ‘online-oriented’

By Emma Boyle published 9 October 21

According to a recent report, Far Cry 7 could take things in a new direction.

Sony still has ‘a lot’ it wants to bring to the PS5 through future firmware updates

By Emma Boyle published 25 September 21

Sony’s Hideaki Nishino has said there’s still plenty of features in the pipeline for the PS5.

New Starfield videos give a glimpse of three locations from the game

By Emma Boyle last updated 28 August 21

Three of Starfield's locations have been revealed in these brand new videos.

Two of the Eevee evolutions in Pokémon Go

Eevee evolutions in Pokémon Go: how to get Sylveon, Espeon and more

By Emma Boyle last updated 30 April 22

Guide Here's how to evolve Umbreon, Espeon, Vaporeon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Flareon, Jolteon and Sylveon so that you can enjoy all of the Eevee evolutions in Pokémon Go

A new Pokémon Presents is coming – here’s where and when you can watch it

By Emma Boyle last updated 14 August 21

A new Pokémon Presents has been announced with news on the upcoming games to be expected.

Sony confirms latest acquisition will ‘help with’ porting PlayStation games to PC

By Emma Boyle published 28 July 21

Jim Ryan has confirmed that recently acquired Nixxes will help Sony bring more of its PlayStation games to PC.

The Dyson Supersonic hair dryer being held upright

Dyson Supersonic review

By Emma Boyle, Carrie-Ann Skinner published 28 July 21

Updated We get to grips with Dyson's super-expensive but super-advanced Supersonic hair dryer.

Netflix datamine hints at potential PlayStation partnership

By Emma Boyle published 17 July 21

A recent Netflix datamine has apparently uncovered some PlayStation-related images.

PS5’s DualSense could inspire updates to the Xbox controller, says Phil Spencer

By Emma Boyle last updated 30 August 21

Phil Spencer has said that the Xbox controller could get an upgrade in the future and it might take some inspiration from Sony’s DualSense.

New Lord of the Rings: Gollum trailer narrows down release window

By Emma Boyle published 7 July 21

A new trailer for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has confirmed it’ll be arriving in late 2022.

BioWare says ‘sorry for no EA Play news’ with new Dragon Age 4 art

By Emma Boyle published 3 July 21

BioWare’s Christian Dailey has revealed some brand new Dragon Age 4 concept art featuring the Antivan Crows.

Forspoken devs aiming for ‘highest quality visuals ever seen in an open world game'

By Emma Boyle published 23 June 21

Forspoken developer has revealed how the studio is using AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution technology in the development of the game.

George R.R. Martin’s work on Elden Ring wrapped up ‘years ago’

By Emma Boyle published 19 June 21

George R.R. Martin has revealed that he played his part in the development of Elden Ring a while ago.

Breath of the Wild 2's full title is being kept a secret to prevent spoilers

By Emma Boyle published 16 June 21

Nintendo isn't revealing Breath of the Wild 2's full title just yet to save us from spoilers.

Battlefield 6 gameplay images leak ahead of June reveal

By Emma Boyle last updated 11 June 21

Images reported to be from Battlefield 6 have been published online before the game’s official reveal.

Far Cry 6 devs confirm the game won't have an Arcade Mode or a map editor

By Emma Boyle published 2 June 21

The Far Cry 6 development team has said that the game will not have an Arcade Mode when it launches later this year.

Far Cry 6 devs making sure last-gen consoles aren't 'abandoned in any way'

By Emma Boyle published 29 May 21

The developers of Far Cry 6 are aiming to have the game looking its best on both last and current-gen consoles.

E3 2021 app and online portal revealed—here’s how the all-digital event will work

By Emma Boyle published 15 May 21

The app and online portal for E3 2021 have been revealed, showing how fans will be able to take part in this year's entirely online show.

Gamescom 2021 is to be an all-digital event

By Emma Boyle published 5 May 21

Gamescom 2021 is to go ahead but it’ll be as a completely digital event.