Aleksha McLoughlin

Aleksha McLoughlin

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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

Baldur's Gate 3 screenshot showing a character holding a lantern.

The Baldur's Gate 3 development team cut this spell because it was game-breaking

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

Baldur's Gate 3 developers have explained the one spell they wanted to add to the game and why it was cut before release.

Ratatan

This Patapon spiritual successor is funded and due to release in April 2025

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The spiritual successor to Patapon, Ratatan, has been funded in mere hours, and eclipsed its donation goal ten times over.

Logo image of Limited Edition Marvel's Spider-Man PS5 console

Where to pre-order Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 bundle and DualSense Controller

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

We're bringing you all the retailers we expect to see the Spider-Man 2 PS5 bundle, controller, and side plates arrive at.

Asus ROG Raikiri Pro review

Asus ROG Raikiri Pro review - luxurious but limited

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The Asus ROG Raikiri Pro is a solid high-end controller for PC gaming but doesn't quite stick the landing for other platforms.

DLSS 3.5 in action in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

Nvidia DLSS 3.5 looks game-changing for PC gaming across all RTX graphics cards

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Nvidia has recently unveiled DLSS 3.5 which brings a wealth of new changes to the RTX functionality on all supported cards from the past three GPU generations.

Mario Red Edition Nintendo Switch

A new Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition has just been announced

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Nintendo has announced a new Mario Red Edition of the Nintendo Switch OLED console alongside the release date of Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Victrix Pro FS review

Victrix Pro FS review - one of the best fight sticks ever made

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The Victrix Pro FS is a stylish and functional high-end fight stick made with both casual fighting game players and the pro scene in mind for PlayStation consoles and PC.

Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher game series

Over 250 developers are already working on The Witcher 4, confirms CD Projekt

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

CD Projekt CEO Adam Kiciński has confirmed that a team of almost 260 people are working on The Witcher 4 currently.

Trust GXT 498 Forta

Trust GXT 498 Forta for PS5 headset review - great performance, good value

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The Trust GXT 498 Forta PS5 gaming headset may be budget-priced, but it sounds closer to a more premium offering.

Dave Bautista in the Mortal Kombat 1 official live action trailer

The Mortal Kombat 1 launch trailer pays homage to the original game's commercial

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Warner Bros. has released a new live-action launch trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 which recreates the Mortal Monday commercial.

Xbox Series X deal

Don't miss this rare Xbox Series X deal just in time for Starfield

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Dell is currently offering the Xbox Series X with a $25 discount for a limited time.

Push Me Pull You

House House and Panic are working on a 'super special' new game

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

House House, the developer team behind Untilted Goose Game and Push Me Pull You, is working on a new title.

Crucial P5 Plus

Crucial P5 Plus review - competitively priced but lacking in performance

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

While the Crucial P5 Plus is technically competent enough inside the PS5, the sequential performance leaves a lot to be desired.

Audeze gaming headsets

Sony acquires Audeze in move towards more high-end PS5 gaming headsets

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Sony has confirmed it has purchased high-end headphones and gaming headset manufacturer Audeze.

Soulslinger: Envoy of Death

Soulslinger: Envoy of Death gets new trailer revealing brutal arena FPS action

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

A few months after being revealed, Soulslinger: Envoy of Death finally gets its core experience revealed with in-engine footage.

PS5 Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore gaming earbuds

Sony announces PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds and Pulse Elite wireless headset

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Sony has unveiled the PS5's first-ever dedicated earbuds, the Pulse Explore, as well as the new Pule Elite wireless headset.

PlayStation Portal

The PS5 Project Q is confirmed to be the PlayStation Portal and will launch this year

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Sony has officially confirmed that the PS5 Project Q is called the PlayStation Portal, and has unveiled the system's specs and price tag.

Nacon Daija fight stick for PS5

Nacon is 'very happy' with fighting game community feedback on the Nacon Daija fight stick

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

An interview with Nacon at Gamescom 2023 has revealed that the feedback to the Nacon Daija fight stick has exceeded expectations.

Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition

Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition is now on Xbox Game Pass and has been retooled for Xbox Series X

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition comes to Xbox Series X and is day one on Xbox Game Pass featuring a new control scheme.

Diablo 4 - Lillith

Diablo 4 Season of Blood announced with new gory vampiric trailer

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Blizzard has announced Diablo 4's Season of Blood which includes new powers, new questlines, and weapons launching in October.

The Atari 2600+

The Atari 2600 is being recreated for modern audiences

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Atari and Plaion have revealed the Atari 2600+, a "modern-day faithful creation" of the company's first home console.

Julianna trying to stab Colt in Deathloop

Microsoft and Nvidia join forces as PC Game Pass titles come to GeForce Now

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Nvidia has broadened its GeForce Now service to include Microsoft PC Game Pass titles as the start of a new collaboration.

Starfield Xbox Console Wrap

Xbox Series X console wraps are coming and a Starfield design is first

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Microsoft has announced that new Xbox Series X console wraps are coming that include a new Starfield variant in November.

Kenshi faces off with Kitana in the Cage Mansion

Mortal Kombat 1 beta impressions: impresses across the board

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

The Mortal Kombat 1 beta showcases exactly how the new Kameo system and the returning air combat bring a new level of complexity and creativity.

Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3

Astarion's voice actor in Baldur's Gate 3 was unaware the model was being used for the bear scene

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

In a recent interview, Neil Newbon explained that while he directed the bear scene in Baldur's Gate 3, he was unaware that the Astarion model would be used during it.

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