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FuncomDune Awakening
Dune: Awakening **comes** to console with single-player

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Dune: Awakening comes to console with single-player

Funcom is bringing Dune: Awakening to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22. The same day, single-player launches on every platform, letting you play all of Book One and its five acts from start to finish. Solo, or with friends.
CorsairMAKR PRO 75
Heavy, full aluminium, and a **pleasure** to type on

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Heavy, full aluminium, and a pleasure to type on

Corsair's MAKR PRO 75 is a heavy, full-aluminium Hall Effect board with hot-swap magnetic switches, a knob with layers, and it supports both Corsair WebHub and iCUE.
RazerOrnata V3 X
Testing Razer's **budget** option

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Testing Razer's budget option

Ornata V3 X delivers bright RGB, a wrist rest and decent typing on membrane switches, but leaves me annoyed by Synapse and USB-A

Silver PinesWych Elm
Silver Pines release date and demo **out** now!

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Silver Pines release date and demo out now!
AMDAM5
AM5 **lives** until 2029, and the 7700X3D lands soon

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AM5 lives until 2029, and the 7700X3D lands soon

Two lovely bits of AMD news (so far) out of Computex 2026: AMD is extending official support for the AM5 platform all the way to 2029, and launching the Ryzen 7 7700X3D at the same time with 8 cores, 16 threads, 120 W TDP and 104 MB of cache. On sale internationally 16 July for $329.

FinalmouseGaming mice
Finalmouse SLX, $179 and **made** for CS

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Finalmouse SLX, $179 and made for CS
portfolioconcert
Ferry Corsten at Vulkan Arena

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Ferry Corsten at Vulkan Arena

Concert photos from Ferry Corsten's Show at Vulkan Arena in Oslo, 24 April 2026.

Nordic Game Awards 2026

ARC Raiders
Nordic Game of the YearBest TechnologyBest Audio

ARC Raiders

Embark Studios / Sweden

ARC Raiders from Embark Studios pulled off a clean sweep with Nordic Game of the Year, plus Best Technology and Best Audio. Personally I love ARC Raiders, and I am impressed by what the Stockholm studio Embark has delivered. Congrats!

More winners

The Midnight Walk
Best Art

Best Art

The Midnight Walk

MoonHood / Sweden

Dark fairytale world built out of clay.
Split Fiction
Best Game Design

Best Game Design

Split Fiction

Hazelight Studios / EA / Sweden

Two-player co-op adventure with mechanics that keep shifting.
LEGO Voyagers
Best Fun for Everyone

Best Fun for Everyone

LEGO Voyagers

Light Brick Studio / Denmark

Two bricks, one journey.
Discounty
Best Debut

Best Debut

Discounty

Crinkle Cut Games / Denmark

Run a corner shop in a bitter little town.
ValveSteam Machine
Steam Deck just got more expensive. Bad news for Steam Machine.

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Steam Deck just got more expensive. Bad news for Steam Machine.

Valve hiked Steam Deck OLED prices by close to 50%, and the Steam Machine's launch price is still unknown. I sketched out a DIY build, and that's even more expensive!
RazerGaming mice
Still the **shape** to beat.

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Still the shape to beat.

The Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro is 56 g, wireless, and runs up to 8000 Hz. But is the iconic ergonomic shape still worth it in 2026? Here's my take after daily use for three weeks.
NvidiaGPU
RIP Nvidia Control Panel + where to **download**

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RIP Nvidia Control Panel + where to download

Nvidia is retiring our beloved Control Panel with driver 581.47. You can still download Nvidia Control Panel free from the Microsoft Store. Here is what is changing, whether it is still safe to use, and how it sits next to the new Nvidia app.
WootingGaming keyboard
Top Pick
The **golden** standard

Review

The golden standard

Four weeks with the Wooting 80HE Zinc ISO. Yes, Hall Effect and Rapid Trigger help. But the real reason to buy this one is what Wooting is.
WootingInterview
Wooting's CEO on the future of keyboards: honestly, we can't stay ahead

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Wooting's CEO on the future of keyboards: honestly, we can't stay ahead

Wooting's CEO Calder Limmen on why 8000 Hz polling rate is meaningless, how knobs are the next move, and what it takes to build a leading keyboard from scratch.
RazerGaming mice
Razer announces the Viper V4 Pro, their fastest wireless mouse yet

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Razer announces the Viper V4 Pro, their fastest wireless mouse yet

Viper V4 Pro is lighter, has better battery and performance, another hit from Razer?
Steam FrameValve
Can the Steam Frame fix VR's friction problem?

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Can the Steam Frame fix VR's friction problem?

I have used a lot of VR headsets. They all have one common enemy: friction. At GDC 2026, Valve revealed more about the Steam Frame, and it looks promising.
Silver PinesDavid Lynch
New Silver Pines gameplay from the Future Games Show

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New Silver Pines gameplay from the Future Games Show

Wych Elm's five-person Swedish studio delivered new gameplay from Silver Pines at the Future Games Show. Showing destruction mechanics and atmosphere. What happened to Eddie Velvet?
KeychronHall Effect
Great looks, great sound, HE… but too **tight**

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Great looks, great sound, HE… but too tight

A beautifully, compact but full-size HE board that feels very satisfying to type on. Built for people who appreciate a classic, mature look. But can you live with the tight 96% layout?
KeychronMechanical Keyboard
Keychron K3 Max all-wood edition: You want wood?

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Keychron K3 Max all-wood edition: You want wood?

Keychron has released an all-walnut chassis version of the K3 Max low-profile 75% keyboard. The K3 Max All-Wood Edition is listed at $119.99 and ships with Milk POM low-profile switches. No word on stock and ISO / JIS variants yet.
KeychronHall Effect
Keychron K4 vs K2, K6, K8 and K10 — same keyboard, different layouts

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Keychron K4 vs K2, K6, K8 and K10 — same keyboard, different layouts

Keychron's K HE SE line all share the same rosewood and hall effect switches. The only real decision is layout. Here is a quick breakdown to help you pick!
Red WingRoughneck
Top Pick
The **best** winter boot

Review

The best winter boot

Five years with the Red Wing Roughneck 8147. Sizing, break-in, Vibram lug sole grip on snow, mud and ice, comfort, care. And, why they're still my go-to winter boots.
Hyper GamesMoomin
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth launches April 27th. Demo out now!

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Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth launches April 27th. Demo out now!

Oslo-based Hyper Games has confirmed a April release date for their cozy and heartwarming spiritual successor to Snufkin. With a demo available now, as part of Steam Next Fest.
ValveSteam Deck
Steam Deck OLED going out of stock — and it's the same RAM story again

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Steam Deck OLED going out of stock — and it's the same RAM story again

Valve confirms Steam Deck OLED may be out of stock intermittently in some regions due to memory and storage shortages. The same component crisis hitting the Steam Machine 2026 launch is now affecting the one device you could actually buy today.
ValveSteam Machine
Valve's Steam Machine price and launch date still uncertain. Blame AI.

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Valve's Steam Machine price and launch date still uncertain. Blame AI.

Valve's February FAQ confirmed what everyone feared: no pricing, no shipping date. The RAM crisis fueling AI datacenters is the reason your Steam Machine isn't on shelves yet.
KeyboardsASUS
ASUS launches the ProArt KD300 keyboard. A slim keyboard for the creative gamer?

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ASUS launches the ProArt KD300 keyboard. A slim keyboard for the creative gamer?

ASUS launches the ProArt Keyboard KD300. A 65% low-profile wireless keyboard with an INSANE 16 months battery life! It also has touch panel controls. Even AI hotkeys for Adobe apps... whatever that means!
Slay the Spire 2Mega Crit
Slay the Spire 2 Launches in Early Access on March 5th!

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Slay the Spire 2 Launches in Early Access on March 5th!

Mega Crit confirms Slay the Spire 2 hits Steam Early Access on March 5th. Checks watch, OMG THIS IS SOON! New characters, 4-player co-op, and conservative system specs with day-one Linux support.