Louise Blain

Louise Blain

Freelance Writer

Louise Blain is a journalist and broadcaster specialising in gaming, technology, and entertainment. She is the presenter of BBC Radio 3’s monthly Sound of Gaming show and has a weekly consumer tech slot on BBC Radio Scotland. She can also be found on BBC Radio 4, BBC Five Live, Netflix UK's YouTube Channel, and on The Evolution of Horror podcast. As well as her work on GamesRadar, Louise writes for NME, T3, and TechRadar. When she’s not working, you can probably find her watching horror movies or playing an Assassin’s Creed game and getting distracted by Photo Mode.

Latest articles by Louise Blain

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The 10 things you need to do in the Destiny 2 beta

By Louise Blain, David Houghton Published

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Put your friends INSIDE your guns... and 4 more reasons you should care about Rogue Trooper Redux

By Louise Blain Published

Feature Why Rebellion’s Rogue remaster is far more than just a 2006 shooter with better visuals

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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy review: "Makes the Binding of Isaac feel like a summer getaway"

By Louise Blain Published

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Viewpoints, loot and hitbox based combat - Assassin's Creed Origins' director spills its bladed secrets

By Louise Blain Published

Exclusive interview Ancient Egypt changes everything. We caught up with Ashraf Ismail to find out more about revamping the franchise from the sand up

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Wave hello and learn some sea shanties in last gen's forgotten Assassin’s Creed Rogue

By Louise Blain Published

Opinion Out in the same year as Unity but only on PS3 and Xbox 360, Rogue was left behind but didn't deserve to be

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“I want my mummy!” - Strange Brigade is a pulpy delight of a shooter

By Louise Blain Published

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Here's where you can pre-order the New Nintendo 2DS XL

By Louise Blain Published

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Raids! Gym badges! Rare Candies! Pokemon Go is getting a serious overhaul

By Louise Blain Published

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Don't worry, Insomniac’s Spider-Man delivers all the web-filled choice you could want

By Louise Blain Published

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I’ve played Assassin’s Creed Origins and OMG EVERYTHING has changed. Here are 8 reasons you’ll be going to Ancient Egypt

By Louise Blain Published

Features Quests, eagles, bosses and mummification. The Creed is well and truly back.

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The best true crime documentaries to feed your inner sleuth

By Louise Blain Published

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An ancient Egyptian Assassin's Creed can't just be business as usual

By Louise Blain Published

Editorial

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8 questions I have after watching Wonder Woman

By Louise Blain, Lauren O'Callaghan Published

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6 ways going hands on with Crash Bandicoot's N. Sane Trilogy made me Ooga Booga

By Louise Blain Published

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Friday the 13th Game
6 gory reasons horror movie fans should be excited about Friday the 13th: The Game

By Louise Blain Published

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Loved Resident Evil 7? Here are six more horror games ready to terrorise you this year

By Leon Hurley, Louise Blain Published

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Get Farpoint, Resi 7 and Now TV for FREE when you buy PlayStation VR

By Louise Blain Published

Deals

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6 Assassin's Creed Origins rumours that make Egypt sound ridiculously exciting

By Louise Blain Published

News

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Destiny: Xur weapons, gear, and location, May 5 - 7. MIDA Multi-Tool, Zhalo and Monte Carlo!

By Louise Blain Published

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How to use a PS4 controller on PS3

By Louise Blain Published

Tips Want to take your DualShock 4 last gen? Here's a step by step guide...

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Surprise! The New 2DS XL is out in July and it's kind of lovely

By Louise Blain Published

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The 25 scariest movie moments that will keep you awake at night

By Leon Hurley, Louise Blain Published

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Outlast 2 review: “A disturbingly infuriating exercise in disappointment”

By Louise Blain Published

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19 games banned across the world, and why they got the axe

By Ashley Reed, Louise Blain Published

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The 25 best ghost movies to give you chills

By Louise Blain Published

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