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

Assassin's Creed Origins recreates Ancient Egypt's most famous landmark "almost 100%"
By Louise Blain published
News

Here's where you can pre-order the Nintendo Classic Mini SNES right now
By Louise Blain published
Deals

Life finds a way. Jurassic World Evolution might just be the game that the movies deserve
By Louise Blain published
News

The PlayStation merchandise you need to press X on right now
By Louise Blain published
Buying Guide From candles to coasters, here are the best ways to show your Sony love

The best deals on Pokemon Go Plus and where to buy one right now
By Louise Blain published
Deals

Grab a free code to the Dissidia Final Fantasy NT closed beta on PS4 - UPDATE closed beta dates now revealed
By Louise Blain published
Free Code We've got 12,000 closed beta codes for Square Enix's brawler to give away for the Sony America store – so act fast!

The 10 things you need to do in the Destiny 2 beta
By Louise Blain, David Houghton published
Feature

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

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy review: "Makes the Binding of Isaac feel like a summer getaway"
By Louise Blain published
Review

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

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

“I want my mummy!” - Strange Brigade is a pulpy delight of a shooter
By Louise Blain published
Preview

Raids! Gym badges! Rare Candies! Pokemon Go is getting a serious overhaul
By Louise Blain published
Features

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

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.

The best true crime documentaries to feed your inner sleuth
By Louise Blain published
Features

An ancient Egyptian Assassin's Creed can't just be business as usual
By Louise Blain published
Editorial

8 questions I have after watching Wonder Woman
By Louise Blain, Lauren O'Callaghan published
Feature

6 ways going hands on with Crash Bandicoot's N. Sane Trilogy made me Ooga Booga
By Louise Blain published
Feature

6 gory reasons horror movie fans should be excited about Friday the 13th: The Game
By Louise Blain published
Feature

Loved Resident Evil 7? Here are six more horror games ready to terrorise you this year
By Leon Hurley, Louise Blain published
Features
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