Catherine Lewis
I'm one of GamesRadar+'s news writers, who works alongside the rest of the news team to deliver cool gaming stories that we love. After spending more hours than I can count filling The University of Sheffield's student newspaper with Pokemon and indie game content, and picking up a degree in Journalism Studies, I started my career at GAMINGbible where I worked as a journalist for over a year and a half. I then became TechRadar Gaming's news writer, where I sourced stories and wrote about all sorts of intriguing topics. In my spare time, you're sure to find me on my Nintendo Switch or PS5 playing through story-driven RPGs like Xenoblade Chronicles and Persona 5 Royal, nuzlocking old Pokemon games, or going for a Victory Royale in Fortnite.
Latest articles by Catherine Lewis
![A selection of Charizard cards from the Pokemon TCG.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CkTDUqa5W58NZk838Ck2PE-320-80.jpg)
After AI and cheating allegations, Pokemon disqualifies entrants in its official Trading Card Game art competition who "violated official contest rules"
By Catherine Lewis published
News "We're committed to upholding the integrity of the Pokemon TCG Illustration Contest"
![Elden Ring Mohg](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B6qywmhf7c9VVSz3yFLQuj-320-80.jpg)
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is home to the most annoying mounted boss I've ever fought, but it can be cheesed thanks to the boss you had to defeat to play the DLC
By Catherine Lewis published
News Thanks, Mohg
![A screenshot of Miraidon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Bk7HzTH52RSacHUPvo97z6-320-80.jpg)
The strongest Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet was also one of the worst Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet - until its dedicated fans found a hyper-specific way to rock the competitive scene
By Catherine Lewis published
News The future is here, and it's all Miraidon
![Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yGKLciraRDzNYk3EfqPRik-320-80.jpg)
As Square Enix tries to raise the bar for its own games, president says that doesn't mean only releasing massive AAA behemoths
By Catherine Lewis published
News Smaller titles are still in the pipeline, too
![Elden Ring box art](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bByhky6jeMXqwxkPV9DZsg-320-80.jpg)
After Elden Ring's director said he'd be open to working with other authors post-George R.R. Martin, the writer everyone wants FromSoft to team up with next is tearing up Shadow of the Erdtree
By Catherine Lewis published
News Brandon Sanderson is making short work of the DLC's bosses
![Helldivers 2 factions](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FiARcJcZ4W4KrTQnAcHk5E-320-80.jpg)
Uh oh, Helldivers 2's Automatons have got their sights set on Malevelon Creek again
By Catherine Lewis published
News The Xzar sector must be held at all costs to prevent the bots reclaiming old territory
![Metaphor: ReFantazio's protagonist shakes the hand of a character with bright pink hair.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oBmiFYfD5AQDJyWGu5hvdF-320-80.jpg)
You can't date your friends in the new JRPG from the Persona 5 devs because it isn't a game about flirty teenagers: "It's part of the realism of the setting"
By Catherine Lewis last updated
News Metaphor: ReFantazio brings a different tone to your party
![A screenshot of Poketopia in Pokemon Battle Revolution.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sKMPPhSZaZVTBKXWHG3fb3-320-80.jpg)
After 17 years with no official remaster in sight, one Pokemon Battle Revolution fan is taking matters into their own hands and remaking the spin-off in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
By Catherine Lewis published
News It's already looking great thanks to the return of Battle Revolution's unique battling animations
![The Witcher 3 art](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/545uRMezhU2TzyUaGrEkdT-320-80.jpg)
CD Projekt releases custom art of Geralt in Elden Ring as Shadow of the Erdtree beats The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine as the highest-rated DLC for any RPG
By Catherine Lewis last updated
News Game recognizes game
![Elden Ring Malenia boss fight](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xTG8wqfVjD7bBjfvg7ufKV-320-80.jpg)
Hidetaka Miyazaki says games like Elden Ring have to be hard: "If we really wanted the whole world to play the game, we could just crank the difficulty down"
By Catherine Lewis published
News Miyazaki says making Elden Ring easier "would break the game itself"
![Malenia seen in Elden Ring's cinematic story trailer.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q29kfVwTk9MfUnLow7MmTZ-320-80.jpg)
Hidetaka Miyazaki likes to watch videos of fans trying to make sense of Elden Ring lore: "Of course, I can't watch all of them, but I do like to watch them"
By Catherine Lewis published
News He says it's "quite fun" to see the theories players come up with
![Life by You](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VhcZP2beSv2NmcvAHbU2Jc-320-80.jpg)
Life by You dev says the team "spent a month in purgatory" trying to prove that The Sims competitor was "worth launching"
By Catherine Lewis published
News The simulation game allegedly "got a thumbs up a few weeks before launch"
![A screenshot from Nightmare Kart's 'First Look Trailer.'](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8J5MFp9LHSSJSPUE3a8k9f-320-80.jpg)
As Bloodborne PC port demands intensify once again, its free unofficial Mario Kart spin-off becomes one of the highest-rated Steam games of the month
By Catherine Lewis published
News Nightmare Kart has now surpassed half a million downloads
![Radahn seen in Elden Ring's cinematic story trailer.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aMzX6HmAaHygMAcbWoAgZY-320-80.jpg)
Still not fought Mohg and Radahn? Don't worry, Elden Ring speedrunners are proving you can be ready for Shadow of the Erdtree in under 28 minutes, even on a fresh save file
By Catherine Lewis published
News It's never too late to jump in
![Helldivers 2 story trailer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xQqxHC7BhT8oYKYqymXYs9-320-80.jpg)
Look away please, PlayStation has seemingly leaked a new Helldivers 2 Stratagem that looks like something straight out of the original game
By Catherine Lewis published
News A blast from the past
![A wolf being harvested in Farmagia.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sjv4VvDcVVguhea9Ho5kzb-320-80.jpg)
Finally, a farming RPG where you can harvest a wolf like an ear of corn is coming to Nintendo Switch in November
By Catherine Lewis published
News Farmagia looks a bit like a blend of Pokemon and Stardew Valley
![A Tarnished warrior swinging a sword at a foe in Elden Ring.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KFDMiQp8PkuskCAxef2yfa-320-80.jpg)
Elden Ring player commits to ill-advised playthrough where they drink after every death, reaches the final boss over 50 swigs deep, then gives up to preserve their own health
By Catherine Lewis published
News Don't try this at home
![A screenshot from Perfect Dark on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ULbUVEzr5SGARMDqbxrsRZ-320-80.jpg)
After 24 years, Perfect Dark is making a comeback via Nintendo Switch's priciest subscription service, complete with online multiplayer
By Catherine Lewis published
News It'll be playable later today
![A village in Manor Lords.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j9vRVcnxWGLVXPmhTK7cKM-320-80.jpg)
Manor Lords isn't getting the much-requested bubonic plague as the medieval city builder's creator thinks "plague and disease are not real game mechanics"
By Catherine Lewis published
News He's not ruled out adding a sanitization level mechanic, though
![A screenshot from the Starfield: Shattered Space trailer, overlooking a tower-like structure with a blue aurora in the background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WcrDTeWwFc3VX9dMZpSGm3-320-80.jpg)
Todd Howard regrets not supporting Fallout 4 and Skyrim for longer, but won't make the mistake with Elder Scrolls 6 and Starfield as he hints a "10-year horizon" has already been considered
By Catherine Lewis published
News Howard says the plan for Starfield is to support it "as long as we can"
![Helldivers 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qs75iYTroE42kUZjVqobo7-320-80.jpg)
"I have to clarify that I did not cook": Former Helldivers 2 CEO now focusing on the game itself says its new and fabulous patch came from "the team," not his personal kitchen
By Catherine Lewis published
News "I have merely given a gentle nudge"
![Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/raiX63RLxeFjny4vaSGDGE-320-80.jpg)
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth co-director says Part 3 will answer any remaining questions and deliver an even greater ending than the original JRPG
By Catherine Lewis published
News It sounds like Square Enix is preparing something special
![Emmrich commanding skeletons in a screenshot from Dragon Age: The Veilguard's reveal trailer.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rTrjpegzXBK76vQMuYAaM-320-80.jpg)
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is home to a mystery skeleton love interest, but not the one fans had been hoping for
By Catherine Lewis published
News Sorry, folks, Manfred isn't available
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