FeaturedReviewForza HorizonForza Horizon 6Playground GamesRacing gameXboix Game StudiosGaming
Forza Horizon has become a bit of a staple for me. Having reviewed Forza Horizon 3, Forza Horizon 4, and Forza Horizon 5, watching the progression of what has arguably become my favourite racing game series (not Franchise, because the regular Forza games can bugger off), surpassing Gran Turismo. The question is, moving to the land of Kaiju and Utada Hikaru, does Forza Horizon 6 live up to the standards set before it? It seems fairly pointless even pretending to hide my thoughts. Not only does it meet the standards, but it also surpasses them. Forza Horizon 6 is fantastic, […]
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Forza Horizon has become a bit of a staple for me. Having reviewed Forza Horizon 3, Forza Horizon 4, and Forza Horizon 5, watching the progression of what has arguably become my favourite racing game series (not Franchise, because the regular Forza games can bugger off), surpassing Gran Turismo. The question is, moving to the land of Kaiju and Utada Hikaru, does Forza Horizon 6 live up to the standards set before it? It seems fairly pointless even pretending to hide my thoughts. Not only does it meet the standards, but it also surpasses them. Forza Horizon 6 is fantastic, […]
Unlike conventional mechanical keyboards, low-profile mechanical keyboards don't get the same love, as there are some crucial differences, particularly in the feel. For me, getting the right low-profile keyboard has always been difficult, as transitioning from a regular to a low-profile keyboard has been challenging. The compact design, smaller switches, and shallow keycaps usually make it difficult to type faster, and you don't get that same tactile feedback. Then comes the IQUNIX Magi75, which appears promising, but treating it like just another conventional mechanical keyboard will be a mistake. It's a low-profile mechanical keyboard that has a couple of variants, […]
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Unlike conventional mechanical keyboards, low-profile mechanical keyboards don't get the same love, as there are some crucial differences, particularly in the feel. For me, getting the right low-profile keyboard has always been difficult, as transitioning from a regular to a low-profile keyboard has been challenging. The compact design, smaller switches, and shallow keycaps usually make it difficult to type faster, and you don't get that same tactile feedback. Then comes the IQUNIX Magi75, which appears promising, but treating it like just another conventional mechanical keyboard will be a mistake. It's a low-profile mechanical keyboard that has a couple of variants, […]
FeaturedReviewBandai Namcodark picturesHorror GameHouse of AshesLashana LynchMan of MedanSupermassive GamesThe Devil InsideThe QuarryUntil DawnGaming
The Dark Pictures franchise has always touched on supernatural horror, but has remained ultimately grounded in the modern (or not-so-distant) past. This has changed with Directive 8020, a science fiction tale set a dozen light-years from Earth. After dropping the Dark Pictures anthology branding for the new title, has Supermassive Games truly brought something new to the medium, or is this an all-too-familiar take? Enter the Cassiopeia: an exploratory ship venturing to the far reaches of an alien planet called Tau Ceti f to see if this planet might be hospitable for human life. As major corporations sponsored science trips are […]
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The Dark Pictures franchise has always touched on supernatural horror, but has remained ultimately grounded in the modern (or not-so-distant) past. This has changed with Directive 8020, a science fiction tale set a dozen light-years from Earth. After dropping the Dark Pictures anthology branding for the new title, has Supermassive Games truly brought something new to the medium, or is this an all-too-familiar take? Enter the Cassiopeia: an exploratory ship venturing to the far reaches of an alien planet called Tau Ceti f to see if this planet might be hospitable for human life. As major corporations sponsored science trips are […]
The first of three new hardware products from Valve has finally arrived and is in players' hands, as the Steam Controller (2026) officially launched on May 4, 2026. When Valve first announced the controller alongside the Steam Machine and Steam Frame last year, it was cause for excitement. For anyone who remembers the first iteration of the Steam Controller (2015), 'excitement' for a new one isn't what you'd expect, but a lot has changed when it comes to Valve's hardware products since the Steam Controller V1 was discontinued in 2019. The biggest change, obviously, is the Steam Deck, which showed […]
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The first of three new hardware products from Valve has finally arrived and is in players' hands, as the Steam Controller (2026) officially launched on May 4, 2026. When Valve first announced the controller alongside the Steam Machine and Steam Frame last year, it was cause for excitement. For anyone who remembers the first iteration of the Steam Controller (2015), 'excitement' for a new one isn't what you'd expect, but a lot has changed when it comes to Valve's hardware products since the Steam Controller V1 was discontinued in 2019. The biggest change, obviously, is the Steam Deck, which showed […]
After having reviewed several portable monitors from Uperfect, I got my hands on the UFree V, a new portable monitor which promises completely "wireless" operation. As soon as I read that, my interest sparked several folds since conventional portable monitors aren't "truly" portable, as you still have to power them using an outlet and connect them to a device. Portable monitors are usually much lighter and thinner than regular desktop monitors, but UFree V brings both a lighter and thinner build, alongside wireless operation. After having tested the UFree V, I have been eager to explain the pros and cons […]
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After having reviewed several portable monitors from Uperfect, I got my hands on the UFree V, a new portable monitor which promises completely "wireless" operation. As soon as I read that, my interest sparked several folds since conventional portable monitors aren't "truly" portable, as you still have to power them using an outlet and connect them to a device. Portable monitors are usually much lighter and thinner than regular desktop monitors, but UFree V brings both a lighter and thinner build, alongside wireless operation. After having tested the UFree V, I have been eager to explain the pros and cons […]
FeaturedNewsReviewStickyILCANintendoPokémonpokemonPokémon ChampionsPokémon Champions ReviewThe Pokémon CompanyGaming
While most folks play Pokémon relatively casually, simply catching critters that look cool and building whatever team suits their fancy, there's always been a more hardcore, competitive side to the franchise. This competitive aspect of Pokémon has traditionally been rather difficult to get into, but the Poké powers that be are looking to change that with Pokémon Champions, the recently released free-to-play battle-focused game designed to be the new home of the franchise’s competitive scene. Does Pokémon Champions successfully open up a previously difficult-to-access side of the franchise? Or is it less than super effective? Roll on for the answer. […]
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While most folks play Pokémon relatively casually, simply catching critters that look cool and building whatever team suits their fancy, there's always been a more hardcore, competitive side to the franchise. This competitive aspect of Pokémon has traditionally been rather difficult to get into, but the Poké powers that be are looking to change that with Pokémon Champions, the recently released free-to-play battle-focused game designed to be the new home of the franchise’s competitive scene. Does Pokémon Champions successfully open up a previously difficult-to-access side of the franchise? Or is it less than super effective? Roll on for the answer. […]
Saros protagonist Arjun, for all of the scattered bits and pieces of his backstory that Housemarque dripfeeds to the player, is a pretty awful main character when you take a step back from the sci-fi mythology and look over his shoulder at the way he interacts with his colleagues and chases after his missing partner. Arjun is a flawed man with anger issues toward his father, which manifest in the brief backstory vignettes players stitch together over the course of death and rebirth. The entire time I spent on Carcosa in his standard-issue space boots was watching a man who […]
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Saros protagonist Arjun, for all of the scattered bits and pieces of his backstory that Housemarque dripfeeds to the player, is a pretty awful main character when you take a step back from the sci-fi mythology and look over his shoulder at the way he interacts with his colleagues and chases after his missing partner. Arjun is a flawed man with anger issues toward his father, which manifest in the brief backstory vignettes players stitch together over the course of death and rebirth. The entire time I spent on Carcosa in his standard-issue space boots was watching a man who […]
Beyerdynamic’s gaming headsets have always lived slightly outside the mainstream. They don’t chase RGB trends or software-heavy ecosystems, and they rarely shout about features they can’t back up with fundamentals. The MMX 150 Wireless follows that same philosophy, but with a modern twist: low‑latency wireless, Bluetooth dual connectivity, and battery life good enough to forget about charging for days. On paper, it’s Beyerdynamic stepping into a space already crowded by SteelSeries, Corsair, and Sony. In practice, the MMX 150 Wireless feels like what Beyer does best—sound first, comfort second, gimmicks last—just without a cable attached. Design & Comfort – Familiar, […]
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Beyerdynamic’s gaming headsets have always lived slightly outside the mainstream. They don’t chase RGB trends or software-heavy ecosystems, and they rarely shout about features they can’t back up with fundamentals. The MMX 150 Wireless follows that same philosophy, but with a modern twist: low‑latency wireless, Bluetooth dual connectivity, and battery life good enough to forget about charging for days. On paper, it’s Beyerdynamic stepping into a space already crowded by SteelSeries, Corsair, and Sony. In practice, the MMX 150 Wireless feels like what Beyer does best—sound first, comfort second, gimmicks last—just without a cable attached. Design & Comfort – Familiar, […]
FeaturedNewsReviewDiablo IVDiablo IV: Lord of HatredDiablo IV: Lord of Hatred best expansionDiablo IV: Lord of Hatred best storyDiablo IV: Lord of Hatred ExpansionGaming
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred lands almost three years after the launch of the base game. As you may recall, Blizzard initially committed to annual expansions, which they almost accomplished with the first one, Vessel of Hatred, launched sixteen months after Diablo IV. However, it later became clear that delivering high-quality expansions on an annual basis was impossible, especially as the developers were also busy with making seasonal content. Thus, Lord of Hatred launches a year and a half after the previous expansion, which seems to be the sweet spot in terms of development time. Ultimately, though, what matters is […]
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Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred lands almost three years after the launch of the base game. As you may recall, Blizzard initially committed to annual expansions, which they almost accomplished with the first one, Vessel of Hatred, launched sixteen months after Diablo IV. However, it later became clear that delivering high-quality expansions on an annual basis was impossible, especially as the developers were also busy with making seasonal content. Thus, Lord of Hatred launches a year and a half after the previous expansion, which seems to be the sweet spot in terms of development time. Ultimately, though, what matters is […]
FeaturedReviewABSEPOMAKERHall EffectPBTRT-seriesRT98USB Type CVIAZIF FFCHardware
A large section of the PC gaming community loves modularity, and modular keyboards are not uncommon. Most modular keyboards offer customizations to the switch level, allowing you to swap the stock switches with different ones. RGB customizations are common even on non-modular keyboards, and that's something quite usual on most RGB keyboards. Epomaker took a different approach to modularity, and apart from swappable switches and RGB customizations, you are also seeing a swappable layout on its new RT98 keyboard. The RT98 is advertised as a keyboard that "Breaks the Mold" as it offers an unusual modularity that is unique and […]
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A large section of the PC gaming community loves modularity, and modular keyboards are not uncommon. Most modular keyboards offer customizations to the switch level, allowing you to swap the stock switches with different ones. RGB customizations are common even on non-modular keyboards, and that's something quite usual on most RGB keyboards. Epomaker took a different approach to modularity, and apart from swappable switches and RGB customizations, you are also seeing a swappable layout on its new RT98 keyboard. The RT98 is advertised as a keyboard that "Breaks the Mold" as it offers an unusual modularity that is unique and […]
The Intel LGA 1700 platform was launched three years ago in 2021, and it has since seen a total of 3 generations of CPUs: Alder Lake (12th Gen), Raptor Lake (13th Gen), and Raptor Lake Refresh (14th Gen). We have seen at least three generations of motherboards, first with the 600-series, which had Z690 as the top SKU, and then two generations of 700-series based on the top Z790 chipset, which included a soft refresh for the 14th Gen lineup. In late 2024, Intel introduced its next-generation 800-series chipsets, and with the Core Ultra 200S CPU series, the company also […]
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The Intel LGA 1700 platform was launched three years ago in 2021, and it has since seen a total of 3 generations of CPUs: Alder Lake (12th Gen), Raptor Lake (13th Gen), and Raptor Lake Refresh (14th Gen). We have seen at least three generations of motherboards, first with the 600-series, which had Z690 as the top SKU, and then two generations of 700-series based on the top Z790 chipset, which included a soft refresh for the 14th Gen lineup. In late 2024, Intel introduced its next-generation 800-series chipsets, and with the Core Ultra 200S CPU series, the company also […]
FeaturedReviewBig Bad Wolfcthulhu: the cosmic abyssNaconGaming
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is the latest Lovecraftian-themed game to hit the shelves, and while I can’t speak for its contemporaries, I have to imagine it stands towards the top of any ranking list, because it is, in many ways, an incredible experience. There’s a lot here for puzzle fans to love, there’s a little for horror fans to love, and woven through all of it is a narrative that doesn’t ever try to reinvent the wheel but is able to solidly execute and deliver a good payoff by the time you hit credits. If you ever get there, that […]
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Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is the latest Lovecraftian-themed game to hit the shelves, and while I can’t speak for its contemporaries, I have to imagine it stands towards the top of any ranking list, because it is, in many ways, an incredible experience. There’s a lot here for puzzle fans to love, there’s a little for horror fans to love, and woven through all of it is a narrative that doesn’t ever try to reinvent the wheel but is able to solidly execute and deliver a good payoff by the time you hit credits. If you ever get there, that […]
FeaturedNewsReviewStickyMiisNintendoNintendo SwitchSimsThe SimsTomodachi LifeTomodachi Life: Living the DreamGaming
Nintendo has two sides -- there's the company that makes broadly appealing, polished entertainment like Mario and Zelda, and then there's that weird side that makes stuff like Tomodachi Life. While the last Tomodachi Life was a surprising success, moving nearly 7 million units on the 3DS, not many expected a follow-up to the Mii-focused life sim, as it kind of felt like the series’ time had come and gone. There's no keeping the weird side of Nintendo tamped down, though, and so, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a game in development in one form or another for nine years, […]
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Nintendo has two sides -- there's the company that makes broadly appealing, polished entertainment like Mario and Zelda, and then there's that weird side that makes stuff like Tomodachi Life. While the last Tomodachi Life was a surprising success, moving nearly 7 million units on the 3DS, not many expected a follow-up to the Mii-focused life sim, as it kind of felt like the series’ time had come and gone. There's no keeping the weird side of Nintendo tamped down, though, and so, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a game in development in one form or another for nine years, […]
On the eve of the current generation of consoles, CAPCOM announced a brand-new sci-fi intellectual property called PRAGMATA. It was the Japanese studio's first new global franchise since 2012's Dragon's Dogma, and a return to sci-fi for a studio historically more focused on other settings, such as zombie horror and fantasy. Following the initial trailer from PlayStation 5's The Future of Gaming event, though, PRAGMATA largely disappeared from radars. Its original launch window was 2022, but it wasn't until June 2023 that we got another trailer, and then there were two more years of silence. Finally, in June 2025, CAPCOM […]
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On the eve of the current generation of consoles, CAPCOM announced a brand-new sci-fi intellectual property called PRAGMATA. It was the Japanese studio's first new global franchise since 2012's Dragon's Dogma, and a return to sci-fi for a studio historically more focused on other settings, such as zombie horror and fantasy. Following the initial trailer from PlayStation 5's The Future of Gaming event, though, PRAGMATA largely disappeared from radars. Its original launch window was 2022, but it wasn't until June 2023 that we got another trailer, and then there were two more years of silence. Finally, in June 2025, CAPCOM […]
FeaturedReviewIlluminationNintendosuper marioSuper Mario Bros.The Super Mario Bros. MovieThe Super Mario Galaxy MovieUniversal PicturesGamingMovies
Like its predecessor, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie seems destined to go down as one of this year's most divisive films, which is kind of odd when you think about it. These generally inoffensive crowd-pleasing movies based on a near-universally-beloved IP, carefully shepherded by Shigeru Miyamoto himself, probably shouldn't be getting folks so riled up, and yet! Following in the footsteps of 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, professional reviews for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie have been witheringly negative, and to listen to some folks, the flick represents nothing less than the demise of cinema. An egregious example of […]
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Like its predecessor, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie seems destined to go down as one of this year's most divisive films, which is kind of odd when you think about it. These generally inoffensive crowd-pleasing movies based on a near-universally-beloved IP, carefully shepherded by Shigeru Miyamoto himself, probably shouldn't be getting folks so riled up, and yet! Following in the footsteps of 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, professional reviews for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie have been witheringly negative, and to listen to some folks, the flick represents nothing less than the demise of cinema. An egregious example of […]
FeaturedReviewSticky128GB LPDDR5XAMDASUSASUS ROGASUS ROG Flow Z13Cyberpunk 2077Death Stranding 2: On the BeachDoom: The Dark AgesDOOM: The Dark Ages DLCFlow Z13-KJPForza Horizon 5FSR 4.0.2Kojima ProductionsLMStudioLocal AILPDDR5XPCIe 4.0Qwen 3.5 122BQwen 3.5 35BRadeon 8060SROG x EVANGELIONRyzen AI Max+ 395Ryzen AI Max+395Strix HaloStrix Halo AINotebooksPC
ASUS is no stranger to collaborating with media franchises on special edition releases for their components. Most notably, anything from the ROG x EVANGELION collection becomes an instant collector's classic with a massive premium on the secondhand market. When ASUS UAE first reached out to me looking to sample the Flow Z13-KJP, I assumed it would be similar to those previous ROG collaborations: gear that looked decent and certainly amassed a fan following, but nothing really deeper than a decal slapped on existing components. Boy, was I wrong. What's In The Box Inside the box, you'll find the laptop along […]
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ASUS is no stranger to collaborating with media franchises on special edition releases for their components. Most notably, anything from the ROG x EVANGELION collection becomes an instant collector's classic with a massive premium on the secondhand market. When ASUS UAE first reached out to me looking to sample the Flow Z13-KJP, I assumed it would be similar to those previous ROG collaborations: gear that looked decent and certainly amassed a fan following, but nothing really deeper than a decal slapped on existing components. Boy, was I wrong. What's In The Box Inside the box, you'll find the laptop along […]
FeaturedReviewChristofer SundbergLiquid SwordsSamsonSamson: A Tyndalston StoryGaming
Samson: A Tyndalston Story is the debut game from independent developer Liquid Swords, and it has a lot going for it. It's got a team of learned developers behind it, led by Christofer Sundberg, the founder of Avalanche Studios and creator of the Just Cause series, and it's not trying to bite off more than it can chew. Which is to say, this is a double-A-sized game that isn't trying to be some big, Grand Theft Auto-sized game despite the numerous comparisons to GTA that have been made about the game. Liquid Swords and Sundberg have been adamant about how […]
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Samson: A Tyndalston Story is the debut game from independent developer Liquid Swords, and it has a lot going for it. It's got a team of learned developers behind it, led by Christofer Sundberg, the founder of Avalanche Studios and creator of the Just Cause series, and it's not trying to bite off more than it can chew. Which is to say, this is a double-A-sized game that isn't trying to be some big, Grand Theft Auto-sized game despite the numerous comparisons to GTA that have been made about the game. Liquid Swords and Sundberg have been adamant about how […]
FeaturedNewsReviewChloe PriceDeck NineLife is StrangeLife is Strange: ReunionMax CaulfieldGaming
Life is Strange: Reunion builds off the ending of Double Exposure but rather than letting players import their save file from the last game and create the choices organically this way, Deck Nine resorted to the tried and true method of letting players choose which (if any or all) of three key characters from Double Exposure that Max Caulfield romanced, whether they picked to save the Bae or Bay in the first game, and whether or not they agreed to help Safi out in the previous game. I get that the most important choice here isn’t something that could be […]
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Life is Strange: Reunion builds off the ending of Double Exposure but rather than letting players import their save file from the last game and create the choices organically this way, Deck Nine resorted to the tried and true method of letting players choose which (if any or all) of three key characters from Double Exposure that Max Caulfield romanced, whether they picked to save the Bae or Bay in the first game, and whether or not they agreed to help Safi out in the previous game. I get that the most important choice here isn’t something that could be […]
Antec introduced its Flux Pro casing back in 2024. The full-tower casing was designed to deliver great airflow capabilities, and also offered lots of customization & DIY-friendly options. For these reasons, it received several positive reviews. Now, two years have passed, and Noctua is partnering with Antec to give this casing a nice uplift with the brand new Flux Pro Noctua Edition treatment. Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition Case Specifications So in a lot of ways, the Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition is very similar to the original Flux Pro from Antec, but what has changed is the addition of […]
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Antec introduced its Flux Pro casing back in 2024. The full-tower casing was designed to deliver great airflow capabilities, and also offered lots of customization & DIY-friendly options. For these reasons, it received several positive reviews. Now, two years have passed, and Noctua is partnering with Antec to give this casing a nice uplift with the brand new Flux Pro Noctua Edition treatment. Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition Case Specifications So in a lot of ways, the Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition is very similar to the original Flux Pro from Antec, but what has changed is the addition of […]
FeaturedReviewCounter-Strikecs2GATERON Twins SwitchHall EffectIQUNIX EV63Magnetic X ProMagnetic X UltraPUBGValorantWomier SK75 TMRHardware
You will hardly find major differences from one magnetic keyboard to another when it comes to the core features, considering you are comparing products in the same price range. Most magnetic keyboards usually cost between $120-$200, making them less affordable than traditional mechanical keyboards, but they have a significant upper hand when it comes to performance. Having tested some magnetic keyboards from various vendors, I thought about trying the IQUNIX EV63, which has been marketed as an "entry-level" magnetic switch keyboard. Despite the entry-level tag, it costs a whopping $189, but seeing the faces of professional players on the official […]
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You will hardly find major differences from one magnetic keyboard to another when it comes to the core features, considering you are comparing products in the same price range. Most magnetic keyboards usually cost between $120-$200, making them less affordable than traditional mechanical keyboards, but they have a significant upper hand when it comes to performance. Having tested some magnetic keyboards from various vendors, I thought about trying the IQUNIX EV63, which has been marketed as an "entry-level" magnetic switch keyboard. Despite the entry-level tag, it costs a whopping $189, but seeing the faces of professional players on the official […]
