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

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.

A motorcycle rider on a Suzuki Super sport bike

Ride 5 review - one for the purists

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Ride 5 is an iterative, motorcycle racing game that's built for enthusiasts first and foremost.

A well-groomed man sits in a kitchen in Paralives

Paralives includes features that The Sims has lacked for decades

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Upcoming life simulator Paralives automates a few things that were manual interactions in The Sims, including bathroom breaks.

A corrupted ogryn

RPG elements are coming to Warhammer 40K: Darktide which overhauls the class system completely

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The development team of Warhammer 40K: Darktide has been hard at work bringing new RPG elements to the game.

Vic Rattlehead in World of Tanks

Megadeth comes to World of Tanks and World of Warships in the Metal Fest event

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

A new collaboration between Wargaming and Megadeth called Metal Fest, is coming to World of Tanks and other titles in the massively multiplayer military series.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 could include every multiplayer map from MW2 2009

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

A new mobile marketing campaign has teased all 16 MW2 maps could be returning in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

Tekken 2 key art featuring characters such as Jin and Heihachi

Tekken 2 and other PlayStation classics can now finally be bought on PS5

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Various all-star classics from the PS1 can now be bought and played on the PS5 as they are no longer locked behind PS Plus.

A goose honking in a field of roses in Untitled Goose Game

The publisher behind Untitled Goose Game is holding a new indie showcase

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Panic, the publisher which released Untitled Goose Game, Firewatch, and the Playdate handheld is holding a showcase.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 officially teased - It's coming in November

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Sledgehammer Games has officially teased Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 as the next entry in the shooter franchise.

An Asus Tuf RX 7900 XTX Gaming OC on a desk

Asus Tuf RX 7900 XTX Gaming OC review

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

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The Asus Tuf RX 7900 XTX Gaming OC is a stellar partner variant of one of the best graphics cards on the market right now.

Steam Deck on a purple background

The Steam Deck's popularity has meant Linux is the second biggest OS for Steam

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

A recent Steam hardware survey has revealed that Linux has now overtaken Mac as the second biggest OS for Steam.

Reptile in Mortal Kombat 1 in human form

Mortal Kombat 1 welcomes returning Reptile, Ashrah, and Havik to the main roster

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The latest Mortal Kombat 1 trailer reveals Reptile, Ashrah, and Havik, an original mainstay and reps from the 3D era of the franchise.

Death Stranding 2 art featuring Fragile and a baby dosed in a red hue

Hideo Kojima details how the pandemic completely changed Death Stranding 2

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Six months after announcing Death Stranding 2, series creator Hideo Kojima has detailed how COVID-19 changed the sequel.

Xbox and Discord collaboration

You'll soon be able to stream footage from your Xbox console straight to Discord

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Xbox Insiders are now able to stream their gaming footage directly from the console to Discord, and you will soon, too.

Xbox Stormcloud Vapor controller

This new Xbox Series X controller is seriously cool

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Microsoft has announced the Stormcloud Vapor Xbox Series X controller for console and PC.

Pokemon Go Plus Plus

Where to buy Pokémon Go Plus+ at the cheapest prices in the US and the UK

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

We're showing you where to buy the Pokémon Go Plus+ device in the US and the UK to get you up to speed with the game.

PS5

New PS5 beta software will finally let you use 8TB SSDs and Dolby Atmos

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

A new beta firmware update for the PS5 will allow PS5 SSDs of up to 8TB which is double the current maximum amount.

Geras in Mortal Kombat 1

Geras confirmed for Mortal Kombat 1 with new 'Keepers of Time' trailer

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Geras, a fan-favorite character introduced in the previous title, has been announced to be returning in Mortal Kombat 1.

Pokemon McDonald's promotion

Pokémon Match Battle seems to be returning as the latest McDonald's promotion

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

This year's McDonald's Pokémon collaboration appears to have leaked online revealing which cards are up for grabs.

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.

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