Aleksha McLoughlin

Aleksha McLoughlin

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Formerly TechRadar Gaming's Hardware Editor, Aleksha McLoughlin is now a freelance writer and editor specializing in computing tech, video games, and E-commerce. As well as her many contributions to this site, you'll also find her work available on sister sites such as PC Gamer, GamesRadar, and Android Central. Additionally, more of her bylines can be found on Trusted Reviews, Dexerto, Expert Reviews, Techopedia, PC Guide, VideoGamer, and more.

Articles by: Aleksha McLoughlin

Picross S+

All the delisted 3DS Picross games are coming to the Nintendo Switch

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Picros S+ has been announced for the Nintendo Switch which includes content from all nine 3DS-era titles in the series.

Still from Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 trailer

Epic Games recruits Charlie Wen, designer of God of War's Kratos, as new creative executive

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

Charlie Wen, who previously designed Kratos from the God of War series as well as many MCU characters, has been appointed CCO of Epic Games.

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag

Assassin's Creed 4 Black Flag was pulled from Steam because of a "technical issue"

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

A Ubisoft representative has confirmed why Assassin's Creed 4 Black Flag was pulled from Steam.

Jean-Claude Van Damme in Mortal Kombat 1

Mortal Kombat 1 finally includes Jean-Claude Van Damme as Johnny Cage

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Jean-Claude Van Damme has been revealed as a skin for Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 1 after decades of waiting.

Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 slotted into a motherboard

Kingston Fury Beast RGB DDR5 review: pretty and powerful

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Recommended

Kingston Fury Beast RGB DDR5 RAM is some of the best that you can slot into your PCIE 5.0 build right now.

JBL Quantum TWS in case

JBL Quantum TWS review - stellar sound quality and style

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The JBL Quantum TWS gaming earbuds punch above their weight with solid all-round performance and a competitive price point.

A astronaut in Starfield sitting in a cockpit

Starfield features Skyrim's infinite money glitch - for now

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

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

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.

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.

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