Louise Blain

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.

Articles by: Louise Blain

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: Which should you buy?

By Louise Blain, Sam Loveridge published 19 May 22

Feature How does Sony and Microsoft’s latest generation stack up? PS5 vs Xbox Series X explained

Pokemon Go regionals and every regional Pokemon in the game

By Louise Blain, Ford James published 19 May 22

Guide All region exclusive Pokemon in Pokemon Go, along with how to catch them

The 30 best horror movies of all time

By Louise Blain published 13 May 22

Best list From monsters and slashers to haunted hotels, here are the best horror movies to watch right now

Best Quest 2 games to escape reality for a little while

By Louise Blain published 11 May 22

Best List Strap yourself in for these awesome best Quest 2 games

How to catch Spinda in Pokemon Go

By Louise Blain, Ford James published 10 May 22

Guide How to get Spinda in Pokemon Go, including variants and where to find it

The 29 best true crime podcasts to kill your free time

By Louise Blain published 6 May 22

Best list Grab your detective hat and dive into the best true crime podcasts available online

Where to find silica in Assassin’s Creed Origins

By Louise Blain published 4 May 22

Guide The best places to find Assassin's Creed Origins silica

10 hidden mechanics Assassin's Creed Origins never tells you about

By Alex Avard, Louise Blain published 4 May 22

Guide The latest Assassin's Creed is riddled with secret gameplay

12 essential Assassin's Creed Origins tips to know before you play

By Louise Blain, Bradley Russell published 4 May 22

Guide With a playground as big as Ancient Egypt, you might need a few Assassin's Creed Origins tips

Where to find all Assassin's Creed Origins papyrus scrolls

By Louise Blain published 4 May 22

Guide Where to find scrolls and riddle locations including Hidden Ones DLC

The most anticipated new horror movies of 2022

By Louise Blain published 22 April 22

Upcoming The return of some heavy hitters mean serious scares lie ahead in these new horror movies

where to find all of the Stone Circles in Assassin's Creed Origins

Where to find all the Stone Circles in Assassin's Creed Origins

By Louise Blain, Bradley Russell published 21 April 22

Guide Our guide to the mysterious Stone Circles in Assassin's Creed Origins

How to get the Assassin's Creed Origins secret armor

By Louise Blain published 21 April 22

Guide Where to find Assassin's Creed Origins secret armor in Egypt

Assassin's Creed Origins guide to becoming a God of Ancient Egypt

By Iain Wilson, Louise Blain published 21 April 22

Guide Guides and walkthroughs to get the best out of Assassin's Creed Origins

Pokemon Go Evolution Items and how to evolve with them

By Louise Blain, Ford James published 14 April 22

Guide Where to get every Pokemon Go evolution item and what it does

The 25 best movies that pass the Bechdel Test with flying colors

By Lauren O'Callaghan, Zoe Delahunty-Light, Sam Loveridge, Rachel Weber, Louise Blain published 6 April 22

Best List The best movies that pass the Bechdel Test are female-positive and great watches in their own right

25 essential Breath of the Wild tips to help you conquer Hyrule

By Louise Blain published 4 March 22

Tips These Zelda: Breath of the Wild tips will help you master combat and world traversal

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey ending - What does it all mean?

By Louise Blain published 2 March 22

Feature Breaking down the multiple endings and what they mean for the future of the series

The best Assassin's Creed games, ranked

By Louise Blain published 26 February 22

Feature The definitive list of the best Assassin's Creed games

The best farming games to help you reap what you sow

By Louise Blain published 25 February 22

Feature The very best farming games to play right now

The 10 best free Switch games you can play right now

By Louise Blain, Alyssa Mercante published 18 February 22

Feature The best free Nintendo Switch games you can start without paying a cent

Swimming in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Dive back into Animal Crossing: New Horizons

By Louise Blain published 11 February 22

Beat the bedhead and get back on track on your island

Everything you should be doing in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

By Louise Blain published 11 February 22

Run events, complete your museum collections, and stock up on on new recipes

The best Switch demos you can play right now

By Louise Blain, Jordan Gerblick published 22 December 21

Best list Try before you buy with the best Nintendo Switch demos to download and play

Creating a hospital in Happy Home Paradise

Top tips for building your hospital in Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise

By Louise Blain published 21 December 21

Guide How to build the perfect waiting and examination rooms to keep your villagers in tip top health

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