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

PS5 on a blue background with Don't Miss written on the left

This PS5 deal gets you the console and a game bundled up for just £399.99

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Curry's PS5 deals are offering the console at a steep discount bundled with some of the best games on the platform.

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.

An astronaut staring at a distant ringed planet in Starfield

Starfield pre-order guide: where to find each version and what’s included in them

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

With Starfield now only two weeks away, we’re bringing you all the pre-order information you need to know ahead of launch.

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

Recommended

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.

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