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I wanted to adore the Epomaker GX1 headset, but its tinny sound and middling software put a stop to our audio love affair
The Epomaker GX1 headset offers a stylish, comfortable design and impressive battery life at an affordable price point. However, its tinny audio quality, muddy microphone, and unreliable software prevent it from being a recommended purchase.
This is the loveliest but most expensive gaming laptop I've ever used
The MSI Stealth 16 AI+ is a luxurious and sleek gaming laptop with a high-end RTX 5080 mobile GPU and a fast OLED display, but it comes at a very high price and suffers from audio latency issues with its default audio device. While it offers genuine high-end performance and a premium user experience, it's outperformed by chunkier laptops at a similar or lower price point, making it a niche choice for those who prioritize portability and design over raw power and can live with the audio quirks or use a USB headset.
I put the best 14-inch gaming laptops head to head with one clear winner, but there's a catch
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is highlighted as the best 14-inch gaming laptop, particularly the 2025 model, due to its superior performance with RTX 5080 configurations and a brighter OLED display. While the Razer Blade 14 excels in design and build quality with its CNC milled aluminum chassis and OLED panel, it is capped at RTX 5070. The Acer Predator Triton 14 offers a hybrid approach with better battery life and productivity features, but its gaming performance is less impressive for its price point.
Nordic Game 2026 announces speakers for Masterclass Friday programme
Nordic Game 2026 has announced the speakers for its Masterclass Friday program, featuring industry professionals from companies like Starbreeze and Ubisoft. The program will offer full-day workshops in design, art, business, and narrative, curated by the Mighty Diamonds mentor group. The event will take place from May 26 to May 29 in Malmö, Sweden.
Nordic Game 26 Masterclass Friday: Speakers Revealed!
Nordic Game Spring 2026 will feature a dedicated Masterclass Friday program for students and indie developers, curated by Mighty Diamonds. The event, held from May 26-29 in Malmö, will offer full-day workshops and expert sessions focused on Design, Art, Business, and Narrative. Speakers include Christoffer Bodegård, Chris Brettman, Danny Perez, Will Blood, Lauren Stone, Patrick Rose, Johan Lundqvist, and André Persson, covering topics from interactive writing and level design to character creation and investor relations.
