Articles by 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

A astronaut in Starfield sitting in a cockpit

Starfield features Skyrim's infinite money glitch - for now

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 7 September 23

Diligent Starfield players have discovered that Skyrim's old infinite money glitch still works in Bethesda's latest game.

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 7 September 23

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

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

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 6 September 23

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

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

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 4 September 23

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 - luxurious but limited

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 4 September 23

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 1 September 23

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.

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

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 31 August 23

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 - one of the best fight sticks ever made

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 31 August 23

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 31 August 23

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 for PS5 headset review - great performance, good value

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 30 August 23

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 30 August 23

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

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

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 30 August 23

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

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

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 29 August 23

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

Crucial P5 Plus review - competitively priced but lacking in performance

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 25 August 23

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

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

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 25 August 23

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

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

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 24 August 23

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