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This MSI laptop says screw efficiency, let's max on performance
The MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W gaming laptop prioritizes raw performance from its RTX 5070 and Intel processor, achieving great results in gaming and productivity benchmarks. However, this comes at the cost of poor battery life, high temperatures, and significant audio latency issues, making it a questionable value at its price point despite its excellent OLED display.
SAGE the AI joins SAGE the game: Star Atlas adds a guide for its next C4 test
Star Atlas is introducing an AI assistant named SAGE to help players navigate its upcoming C4 playtest within Star Atlas: Golden Era. This AI, also referred to as SAGE Labs, is designed to guide new players and assist with game mechanics. The C4 playtest, powered by the z.ink testnet, has been evolving with features like Combat V2 and the Nemesis Engine, with ATMTA aiming for a mainnet launch in the coming months.
Best Amazon Prime Day keyboard, mouse and controller deals - get your hands on these discounted peripherals
Amazon Prime Day, scheduled for June 23-26, features significant discounts on gaming peripherals like keyboards, mice, and controllers from various retailers. While some deals are exclusive to Prime members, many discounts are available broadly, with a free trial option for Amazon Prime.
Everything Announced at Xbox Showcase 2026
The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 featured numerous announcements, including Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Persona 6. Several new games and DLCs were revealed, with many slated for 2026 and 2027 releases across PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Microsoft also celebrated Xbox's 25th anniversary with a special edition console.
We got eyes on Ducky's sleek Year of the Horse gaming keyboard, and I can say I like it more than its last horse…
Ducky has unveiled its latest Chinese Zodiac-themed mechanical keyboard, this time celebrating the Year of the Horse. The limited edition keyboard features an elaborate design with a prominent red and gold horse motif and lacks lettering on its keycaps. While pricing is unconfirmed, last year's model retailed around $200 and was limited to 2025 units, with this year's version capped at 999 units.
The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time Review – More than just a tribute
The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time is a meta-game that cleverly uses the nostalgia for classic JRPGs to create a layered adventure about game development. Players unravel complex puzzles by collecting manual pages and exploring developer videos, with the game itself becoming secondary to the investigation of its underlying mysteries. It's a unique experience that explores what motivates developers and how nostalgia shapes our relationship with games.
This Corsair RAM features 'light-emitting micro-drilling technology' and looks gorgeous but it's 2026 so…
Corsair has unveiled Shugo, a limited edition DDR5 RAM kit featuring a unique 'light-emitting micro-drilling technology' and artwork created in collaboration with community artists. Priced at $600 for a 32 GB DDR5-6000 kit, it is significantly more expensive than standard offerings, with the article noting current market trends and potential future price hikes for DRAM.
This new gaming mouse looks to combine tech similar to Logitech's analogue clicks and Razer's frame sync but…
Finalmouse has announced the Starlight X, a lightweight gaming mouse designed for tactical FPS players. It features a new TMR-DS analog click system that allows for precise actuation control and rapid trigger functionality, alongside a traditional mechanical click. The mouse also incorporates 'PerfectSync' technology for sensor reading synchronization and will be available for order on May 30th for $179.
Valorant gets Anti-Lag 2 but after testing it I don't think users with high-end AMD rigs should crack open the…
Valorant has implemented AMD's Anti-Lag 2 feature for RDNA 6000 series GPUs and later, aiming to compete with Nvidia's Reflex technology. However, testing suggests its benefits are highly system-dependent, with minimal latency reduction observed on high-end AMD rigs. The feature can be toggled in the graphics settings and may offer more noticeable improvements on lower-end systems, though it can slightly decrease frame rates.
A new version of one of my all-time favourite mouse shapes just launched and it could be perfect for palm and relaxed…
Pulsar has launched a new medium-sized version of its X3 CrazyLight gaming mouse, offering a slightly larger form factor than the original Mini model. The new mouse maintains the same lightweight design, advanced sensor, and optical switches, aiming to provide enhanced comfort for palm and relaxed claw grip users on PC. The article also features insights from reviewer Jacob on its ergonomic design and comparison to other popular gaming mice.
Logitech Superstrike vs Razer Viper V4 Pro: The battle for the competitive crown
This article compares the Logitech G Pro X2 Superlight and Razer Viper V4 Pro gaming mice, focusing on their suitability for competitive PC gaming. While the Logitech mouse features innovative analogue switches for faster clicks, the Razer Viper V4 Pro offers a lighter design, longer battery life, a more performant sensor, and superior build quality, making it the better all-round package for most users.
If you want to crank tons more gaming performance out of the Apple MacBook Neo, apparently a custom water cooling loop…
Tech YouTubers Jakkuh and Zip Tie Tech have successfully implemented a custom water cooling loop on an Apple MacBook Neo to significantly boost its gaming performance. Despite the laptop's low cost and non-gaming design, the modification resulted in record-breaking benchmark scores for its A18 Pro GPU, though limitations like unified memory and macOS compatibility remain.
