Articles by Ford James, Freelance writer

Ford is a freelance gaming journalist with a deep interest in a variety of genres and games. He has bylines at some of the biggest publications in the business including Polygon, GamesRadar+, PC Gamer, GameSpot, and Eurogamer. Prior to going freelance, he held editor positions at VideoGamer, PCGamesN, and GGRecon.

Articles by: Ford James

Football Manager 26 is incredibly rough around the edges, but it still retains that moreish core gameplay loop

By Ford James published 12 November 25

Football Manager 26 is the biggest revamp in series' history, but it's essentially an alpha for next year's game. Unless you're a die-hard fan, you're likely better off sticking with FM 24.

I tried one of the most expensive gaming chairs in the world – is it actually worth the money?

By Ford James published 17 August 25

Recommended

The Anthros V2 Chair is one of the most complex - and expensive - chairs available, but your back will thank you.

Pro goals make Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 the best skateboarding game to date, and I can't get enough

By Ford James published 23 July 25

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is the most complete skateboarding video game package available today.

Atomfall: The Wicked Isle successfully makes the quarantine zone even creepier - but I have mixed feelings on it

By Ford James published 19 June 25

Atomfall: The Wicked Isle is mostly more of the same, but with a slightly more unsettling vibe and new leads that take you back several hundred years.

I’ve played Marvel Snap every day since it came out, and these are the best Marvel Snap beginner decks I’d recommend right now

By Ford James published 22 May 25

The best Marvel Snap decks for new players in 2025.

Corsair VOID Wireless V2 and its box on a wooden desk

I've spent a few weeks with the Corsair VOID Wireless V2, and it's proved to be one of the best gaming headsets on the market

By Ford James published 17 April 25

Editor's Choice

The Corsair VOID Wireless V2 is a gaming headset that excels in almost every department, and it won't break the bank either.

The Dezctop Bifrost Elite 160 set up with two monitors.

The Dezctop Bifrost Elite 160 gaming desk is a sturdy, premium workstation that costs a pretty penny

By Ford James published 27 February 25

Recommended

The Dezctop Bifrost Elite 160 is a standing desk with plenty of optional accessories and, while it's expensive, you're unlikely to regret it.

I simulated the Euro 2024 tournament 50 times in Football Manager 2024 - here's who the game thinks will win

By Ford James published 14 June 24

We asked Football Manager 2024 to predict the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament by simulating it 50 times.

A Helldiver poses with their squad while fighting bugs

Helldivers 2's greatest asset is its story, which is being told by the players themselves

By Ford James published 12 April 24

Helldivers 2 is redefining what it means to be a live service game thanks to its evolving narrative and community war stories.

The sphinx in Dragon's Dogma 2 talking to the protagonist

Some of Dragon's Dogma 2's quests are evil - and that's what makes it so brilliantly devilish

By Ford James published 11 April 24

Dragon's Dogma 2 has some brilliant quests that are seemingly designed to infuriate, obfuscate, and frustrate - and it's all the better for it.

The racing wheel of the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel and Pedal set

Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel and Pedals review: a serviceable racing sim package, but one that's priced too high

By Ford James published 7 April 24

Review Our Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel and Pedals review breaks down all the pros and cons of the racing sim set.

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