Austin Wood

Austin Wood

Austin freelanced for the likes of PC Gamer, Eurogamer, IGN, Sports Illustrated, and more while finishing his journalism degree, and he's been with GamesRadar+ since 2019. They've yet to realize that his position as a staff writer is just a cover up for his career-spanning Destiny column, and he's kept the ruse going with a focus on news and the occasional feature.

Articles by: Austin Wood

Zenless Zone Zero

Genshin Impact devs have another new game in the works besides Honkai Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero

By Austin Wood published

news Hoyoverse is filling out multiple projects across its global studios

Valorant

Valorant team apologizes for lackluster updates: "We haven't been giving you reasons to get excited for the future"

By Austin Wood published

news The latest Ask Valorant didn't go down well, but the team says it has more details coming soon

Genshin Impact update 2.7

Genshin Impact update 2.7 brings Yelan, more of The Chasm, and a new Archon quest with Xiao

By Austin Wood published

news Be sure to claim the Genshin Impact update 2.7 reveal redemption codes in time

Death Stranding x Cyberpunk 2077

Death Stranding 2 seemingly confirmed by Norman Reedus: "We just started part two"

By Austin Wood published

news Uhh, thanks Norman Reedus

best Amara build

Borderlands 3 Amara skill tree and how to perfect the best build

By Austin Wood published

guide What'll it be: a multi-fist beatdown or an elemental meltdown?

Borderlands 3 Zane skill tree

Borderlands 3 Zane skill tree, abilities and action skills

By Austin Wood published

guide Zane looks is a kill skill specialist and shield enthusiast with a medley of action skills

Destiny 2 guardian games 2022 daily focus playlist guardians bungie image

Destiny 2 is getting a $20 dungeon pass and, by the gods, more Vault space

By Austin Wood published

news A new Destiny 2 dungeon is coming Friday, May 27

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

Modern Warfare 2 is already leaking all over the place

By Austin Wood published

news Over a decade later, Modern Warfare 2 is still full of holes

Marvel Snap

Marvel Snap is turning the multiverse into a chaotic card game where bluffing is half the battle

By Austin Wood published

news It's a mobile-first but not mobile-exclusive game that's also coming to PC

Genshin Impact 2.7

Genshin Impact update 2.7 release date set for May 31 with a reveal coming tomorrow

By Austin Wood published

news The update 2.7 reveal stream will air tomorrow, May 20

Mysplaced

Indie Metroidvania Mysplaced looks about as close to Zelda: Link's Awakening as you can get

By Austin Wood published

news Mysplaced turns heads and raises eyebrows with a familiar, charming aesthetic

Marvel

Marvel teases a new game featuring Venom, Dr. Doom, and a zillion other characters

By Austin Wood published

news A full reveal is coming tomorrow, May 19

Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain

The fake Metal Gear Solid 5 alpha that hooked preservationists and conspiracy theorists alike

By Austin Wood published

news Fans thought they'd found their white whale, but it was apparently a complete hoax

Hooked on You

Date your favorite Dead by Daylight killers in Hooked on You this summer

By Austin Wood published

news Try not to star in your own summer break slasher flick

Destiny 2

Destiny 2 dev says Bungie will remain outspoken after joining Sony: "There will never be a 'muzzle' big enough to stop us"

By Austin Wood published

news Bungie was among the first major studios to issue a public statement on abortion after the US Supreme Court opinion leak

Skull and Bones

Skull and Bones rated in Australia and sorry but there's no pirate nudity

By Austin Wood published

news Ubisoft recently said the game would be out by the end of March 2023

Techland

Dying Light 2 studio Techland is working on an open-world fantasy RPG with former Witcher devs

By Austin Wood published

news The unnamed title is said to be a "fully next-gen experience" and a "fantasy epic"

Destiny 2 drifter

Destiny 2 Gambit tips to help you bank those motes

By Austin Wood published

guide Lose fewer motes and melt Primevals with these Gambit tips

Tiny Tina in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands

Take-Two says Tiny Tina's Wonderlands exceeded expectations and the "franchise" will grow for "years to come"

By Austin Wood published

news It was 2K's best new franchise launch in "several years"

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Sony will match Insomniac’s $50,000 donation to abortion non-profit

By Austin Wood published

news Sony also reportedly moving to aid workers who may need to travel to seek reproductive care

Fall Guys

Fall Guys Switch and Xbox versions coming in June with the whole game going free-to-play

By Austin Wood published

news The PC version is moving from Steam to the Epic Games Store

Genshin Impact

New Genshin Impact character Shikanoin Heizou gets a surprise reveal ahead of delayed update 2.7

By Austin Wood published

news Heizou's release date is currently unclear given Genshin's disrupted release cycle

Jak and Daxter

PS Plus Premium Classic game lineup revealed with high-res, save state, and rewind support

By Austin Wood published

news Existing digital owners will not need a separate purchase to play "select" classics on PS4 or PS5

Kingdom Hearts 4

Square Enix plans to build new studios and IP after selling off Tomb Raider and Deus Ex

By Austin Wood published

news The studio is refocusing development efforts after a sizable shake-up

Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker

Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker carries Square Enix to a year of improved game sales

By Austin Wood published

news In a year of minor gains, Final Fantasy 14 saw enormous growth