GamesRadar+

What GamesRadar+ offers, and when to try another source

GamesRadar+ combines games news, reviews, features and guides with movies, TV and other entertainment coverage. It suits readers who want several interests in one publication. You might look elsewhere for a PC-only reading list, a second review of a game, a narrower news beat or a walkthrough organized around a specific problem.

These are different reading goals. A specialist guide can replace the help article you need without replacing your daily news source. The comparisons below explain what each alternative adds; they do not claim that readers share one reason for leaving GamesRadar+.

For PC games and hardware: PC Gamer

Choose PC Gamer when PC releases, hardware and the PC version of a game matter most. Its PC focus gives you a more targeted route to news and reviews than a broad games-and-entertainment homepage. The limitation is scope: do not use a PC review to establish how a console version performs, and check the tested setup and article date.

For another broad editorial view: Eurogamer

Eurogamer offers news, reviews, features and guides across gaming platforms. It is useful when you want another publication’s reasoning about the same game before buying. Compare the reviewer’s priorities, platform and release timing, rather than just the verdict. Some material is marked Supporters-only; check access on the chosen article instead of assuming the entire archive is freely available.

For a focused news beat: Gematsu

Gematsu is an alternative for readers particularly interested in Japanese games and announcements. Its stated Japan focus makes it useful for following that beat rather than browsing a general entertainment feed. The trade-off is editorial scope: it is not a substitute for every kind of review or walkthrough. Confirm the region and platform attached to an announcement before treating it as local availability.

For walkthroughs and specific questions: GameFAQs

GameFAQs organizes game guides, FAQs, Q&A and message boards around individual titles. Choose it when you need a route through a game or a concrete gameplay answer. Contributor guides can target older releases, and boards can contain spoilers or unverified replies. Check the platform, edition, guide version and relevant section before applying a solution.

How to choose your replacement

For a PC-focused daily read, start with PC Gamer. For another broad review perspective, compare Eurogamer. For Japan-focused announcements, try Gematsu. For help with one game, start at GameFAQs. You can keep GamesRadar+ for entertainment coverage while using a specialist for a narrower task.

Before relying on an article, identify whether it is news, opinion, a review or a guide. Check its date and platform, and follow announcement links back to the publisher when release details matter. No single alternative needs to replace every part of your reading routine.