
Kara Phillips
Kara is an evergreen writer. Having spent four years as a games journalist guiding, reviewing, or generally waffling about the weird and wonderful, she’s more than happy to tell you all about which obscure indie games she’s managed to sink hours into this week. When she’s not raising a dodo army in Ark: Survival Evolved or taking huge losses in Tekken, you’ll find her helplessly trawling the internet for the next best birdwatching game because who wants to step outside and experience the real thing when you can so easily do it from the comfort of your living room. Right?
Latest articles by Kara Phillips

I love a cosy game, but I don't love the fact every second game is branded as one just because it's trendy right now
By Kara Phillips published
Gripes Week We need to be honest about the cosy game tag.

Grow a Garden's newest update has introduced cooking, alongside a feature that players have been begging for
By Kara Phillips published
News You've got cravings to satisfy.

Peak's latest patch fixes invisible chicken bodies crashing the game and lets you toggle off the ability to eat your friends: 'Now that you've all had your fun we're introducing some changes to cannibalism'
By Kara Phillips published
News Peace is returning, players are getting punished for eating each other.

Huge news for base organisers and decorators, Minecraft's next drop will add shelves
By Kara Phillips published
News Getting your stuff together.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is getting its first DLC in September, and it will introduce one of the most underrated Sanrio characters to Friendship Island
By Kara Phillips published
News A whimsical new companion is coming.

How to get Hinomai seeds in Grow a Garden
By Kara Phillips published
Let it grow A valuable plant to get your paws on when you can.

Tiny Glade has released its 'biggest update yet' which includes a stair tool, new paths and floor textures, and a secret feature involving sheep
By Kara Phillips published
News Your builds just got a lot more interactive.

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is shaping up to be one of my favourite farming sims since Stardew Valley, and frankly it could teach a thing or two to future games as well
By Kara Phillips published
Sow better Now I know what true streamlined farm life looks like, I won't look back.

When all else fails, or if you just get a bit peckish, you can now eat your friends in Peak
By Kara Phillips published
News Just when you thought things couldn't get more chaotic.

How to unlock new recipes in Tales of the Shire
By Kara Phillips published
Grubs up The best way to a hobbit's heart is through their stomach.

How to get better quality crops in Tales of the Shire
By Kara Phillips published
Green thumb Better crops equals better meals, and that makes everyone happy.

One of Tales of the Shire's biggest disappointments is its characters, which seems pretty significant for a life simulator
By Kara Phillips published
Let down A little conversation with a character goes a long way, but unfortunately Tales of the Shire doesn't know that.

Where to find raspberries in Tales of the Shire
By Kara Phillips published
Berry good One of your five a day.

Where to find dandelion tufts in Grounded 2 and how to use them
By Kara Phillips published
Easy breezy For all those times you accidentally fling yourself off a cliff.

Where to find acorn tops and acorn shells in Grounded 2
By Kara Phillips published
Old oak Two essential, hardy materials you'll want to gather early on.

How to get the corrupt mutation in Grow a Garden
By Kara Phillips published
Something's wrong An all-new event for your plants.

Grow a Garden has rolled out another update, but this time we are abandoning dinosaurs for something a little more laid-back
By Kara Phillips published
News I hope you hatched your dino eggs in time.

How to redeem Umamusume: Pretty Derby codes
By Kara Phillips published
First place A helping hoof.

My desktop has been overrun by virtual pop sensation Hatsune Miku goodies from Asus, but I'm here to tell you that it really is a case of style over substance
By Kara Phillips published
Hold fire Sometimes I've got to do the right thing too, you know.

If you're at all into driving games you should treat yourself to one of these Prime Day racing wheel deals
By Kara Phillips published
Prime Day Four virtual wheels and the open monitor, all courtesy of these Prime Day deals.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4: All game mods explained
By Kara Phillips published
Little help In case you need a helping hand.

I would've loved Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 a lot more if it hadn't made the mistake of rolling out time limits for every level
By Kara Phillips published
Cruise control This isn't the "ultimate package" I was promised.

How to unlock every Secret Skater in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4
By Kara Phillips published
Keep your secrets Because the base roster isn't enough.
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