Aleksha McLoughlin

Aleksha McLoughlin

Contributor

Aleksha McLoughlin is an experienced hardware writer. She was previously the Hardware Editor for TechRadar Gaming until September 2023. During this time, she looked after buying guides and wrote hardware reviews, news, and features. She has also contributed hardware content to the likes of PC Gamer, Trusted Reviews, Dexerto, Expert Reviews, and Android Central. When she isn't working, you'll often find her in mosh pits at metal gigs and festivals or listening to whatever new black and death metal has debuted that week.

Articles by: Aleksha McLoughlin

Scorpion greets Smoke

Why Mortal Kombat 1 will have the best roster of fighters in the series to date

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Mortal Kombat 1 takes a new angle on established canon with exciting new additions and changes.

Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart PS5 game deals

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart receives Steam Deck verification

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart has been rated as "Great on Deck" which means it's ideal for Valve's Steam Deck handheld.

Xbox Series X new UI

Microsoft has just launched a brand new Xbox Series X dashboard

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

After user feedback, Microsoft has rolled out a brand new Xbox Series X dashboard which brings sweeping new UI upgrades.

Soldiers face off in Modern Warfare 2

It looks like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has been teased by Sledgehammer Games

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Sledgehammer Games has seemingly teased that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 could be next in the annual line-up.

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

Xbox Series X users will soon be able to map keyboard keys to their controllers

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

A new Xbox Series X update for Xbox Insiders has been rolled out which allows users to use keyboard keys on controllers.

Kombat Pack 1 in Mortal Kombat 1 including Homelander, Peacemaker, and Omni-Man

It's official, J.K. Simmons is returning as Omni-Man in Mortal Kombat 1

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Co-creator of Mortal Kombat 1, Ed Boon, has announced that J.K. Simmons will be returning as Omni-Man in the DLC.

Nextorage NEM-PA

Nextorage NEM-PA 4TB review - The best high-capacity SSD for PS5

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The Nextorage NEM-PA 4TB excels as a load-bearing and high-capacity PS5 SSD at a competitive price point.

Spider-Man 2 PS5 console bundle

Sony has just revealed a Limited Edition Spider-Man 2 PS5 bundle

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Sony has revealed a new PS5 console bundle based on the upcoming Spider-Man 2 exclusive title.

a workshop from the game workshop simulator

Valve has just made the Steam Workshop far more user-friendly

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Years after its original implementation, Valve has now actioned a list of changes to the Steam Workshop for better usability.

ChopValue X Fnatic Revive Pro

ChopValue X Fnatic Revive Pro review - recycled and recharged

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The ChopValue X Fnatic Revive Pro is a beautiful and thoughtfully designed gaming desk with a positive environmental impact but with a price tag to match.

Diablo 4 season 1 key art with characters around a bonfire

Here's every new Unique and Legendary Aspect coming to Diablo 4 in Season 1

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

A new patch for Diablo 4 has added a wealth of new items to the game ahead of its Season 1 release.

Neopets

Neopets is now fully independent again and the NFT project has been scrapped

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

After years of being owned by JumpStart Games, Neopets is now finally an independent online game again after 17 years.

Nintendo Switch

New EU regulations mean the Nintendo Switch 2 will need a reusable battery

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The European Council has adopted a new regulation on batteries which means the Switch and Steam Deck will change.

Master Chief takes on a giant rock monster

343 Industries is working with modders to restore Halo’s original cut content

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The current Halo development team, 434 Industries, and a talented group of modders, are restoring the first Halo on PC.

Fortnite Chapter 4

The legal battle between Apple and Epic heats up again as Supreme Court looms

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Apple has made its intentions clear to take Epic Games to Supreme Court in the attempt to turnover the 2021 decision.

Mario and Peach in the upcoming Super Mario RPG remake

Super Mario RPG director "surprised and pleased" with remake but isn't involved

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The original director of Super Mario RPG, Chihiro Fujioka, has expressed his opinion on the upcoming remake of the game.

A terrorist in CS:GO

40 CS:GO traders have been banned by Valve in latest crackdown

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Valve has banned around 40 CS:GO traders in an effort to crack down on an emergent cryptocurrency scheme.

Transgender characters in front of the transgender flag

The video game industry is failing with transgender representation

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

While the gaming industry has improved with transgender representation in recent years, there's still a way to go yet.

Hunt: Showdown key art

Hunt: Showdown achieves its biggest concurrent player base to date with new expansion

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Hunt: Showdown has just achieved its biggest historic-ever player count as a new expansion has released.

Bloodborne

A modder finally gets Bloodborne running at 60 FPS on PS5 - and it's awesome

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

A notable modder behind previous 60fps patches for Bloodborne has got the game running on PS5 in 1080p.

Starfield key art

Starfield will be optimized for AMD hardware and PC gamers are furious

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Bethesda's recent confirmation of Starfield's AMD partnership has left a sour taste in the mouths of many PC gamers.

Nintendo Switch OLED model

Nintendo executive hints at Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatibility

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

A recent Shareholders' Q&A has revealed Nintendo could have plans for backwards compatibility with the Nintendo Switch 2.

Alan Wake 2: a close up of Alan Wake's face

Alan Wake 2 is digital only to add more "polish" to the long-awaited horror sequel

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

In a recent interview, the team behind Alan Wake 2 confirmed that the game won't be released physically.

Barbie-themed Xbox Series S console

The Xbox Series S receives a full Barbie glow-up - but you can't buy it

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Microsoft has announced an exclusive Barbie-themed Xbox Series S console, but you aren't able to purchase it.

Aloy arrives at the Lance Reddick memorial site in the Burning Shores DLC

Guerrilla honors Lance Reddick with touching Horizon Forbidden West tribute

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Guerrilla Games has added a new memorial site for Lance Reddick in Horizon Forbidden West who played Sylens.

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