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.
Latest articles by Louise Blain

Dive back into Animal Crossing: New Horizons
By Louise Blain published
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
Run events, complete your museum collections, and stock up on on new recipes

Top tips for building your hospital in Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise
By Louise Blain published
How to build the perfect waiting and examination rooms to keep your villagers in tip top health

10 Happy Home Paradise hospital ideas to keep your villagers healthy
By Louise Blain published
From children’s wards to sci-fi-inspired medical bays, here are some inspiring community creations

6 reasons to get back into Animal Crossing this winter
By Louise Blain published
New items, farming, and a slew of quality of life upgrades are essential reasons to return to your island

Top tips for creating a cafe in Animal Crossing: New Horizons Happy Home Paradise
By Louise Blain published
Coffee shop or chilled-out noodle place? Here’s your ultimate cafe guide

10 Happy Home Paradise cafe ideas for making it a cosy space to relax
By Louise Blain published
From using nature to taking inspiration from real-life cafes, here’s all the Animal Crossing: New Horizons ideas you need

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Turkey Day guide
By Louise Blain published
Guide Here are all your Animal Crossing New Horizons Turkey Day ingredient locations, secret ingredients, and rewards

All the Animal Crossing New Horizons Happy Home Paradise unlocks
By Louise Blain published
Guide The new skills to take back to your island and Happy Home Paradise facilities guide

All the new Harriet hairstyles to unlock in Animal Crossing New Horizons
By Louise Blain published
Guide All the haircuts on offer from Harriet on Harv’s Island

How to get the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Storage Shed and how it works
By Louise Blain published
Guide No more going back to your house to get craftables thanks to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons storage shed

How to access Animal Crossing New Horizons Happy Home Paradise DLC
By Louise Blain published
Guide How to get to work on creating dream island homes in Animal Crossing New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons wooden ladder set-up kit guide
By Louise Blain published
Guide How to make ladders a permanent feature in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

How to get the Froggy Chair in Animal Crossing New Horizons
By Louise Blain published
Guide Where to find the ultimate amphibious furniture in New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons ordinances guide - How to make your perfect island
By Louise Blain published
Guide How to enact ordinances in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Get fit with our Animal Crossing New Horizons group stretching guide
By Louise Blain published
Guide How to join your villagers in the plaza for some exercise

Balsa Model Flight Simulator Open Beta Playtest is live now
By Louise Blain published
News Plane sailing with one of the creators of Kerbal Space Program

Join Jeff Goldblum for exclusive Jurassic World Evolution 2 footage
By Louise Blain published
News Life finds a way with new dinosaurs, rain, and a previously unseen environment

How to humble Ake in Assassin's Creed Valhalla
By Louise Blain published
Guide Let us give you more than a Flyting chance during the Sigrblot Festival

Stardew Valley Golden Walnut Locations
By Louise Blain published
Guide All the Golden Walnuts locations on Stardew Valley’s Ginger Island

Look who’s stalking: 5 things you need to know about Hunt: Showdown
By Louise Blain published
Breaking down the evolution of Crytek’s brilliant horror multiplayer shooter

Assassin's Creed Valhalla romance guide: How to make sure your viking gets the horn
By Louise Blain published
guide All the Assassin's Creed Valhalla romance options for who you can sleep with

Every Saw movie, ranked! From the original Saw to Spiral
By Louise Blain published
Feature Here’s the definitive gory chart as Spiral: Book of Saw arrives
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