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Corsair launched the Clipper Pro Mini 60 at Computex. A new, lighter MGX Hyperdrive Core switch, 8000 Hz polling rate and an IP57 rating that's rare in this price segment. And all of that a lot less than the MAKR Pro 75.
Review
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.
Quick look
Ornata V3 X delivers bright RGB, a wrist rest and decent typing on membrane switches, but leaves me annoyed by Synapse and USB-A
News
Wych Elm and Team17 have finally set a date for the horror game Silver Pines. October 8 it is. A demo is out on Steam right now, and it turns out there are Norwegian developers on the team!
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.
Finalmouse's Starlight X dropped on 30 May at $179 and immediately sold out. TMR analog clicks, built with exotic materials, a chassis lighter than water, and a shape aimed at tactical FPS.
I've used the original Steam Deck long-term. Here's who it's still for in 2026, where it falls behind the OLED, and what I'd buy instead at today's prices.
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!
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
Best Art
MoonHood / Sweden
Dark fairytale world built out of clay.
Best Game Design
Hazelight Studios / EA / Sweden
Two-player co-op adventure with mechanics that keep shifting.
Best Fun for Everyone
Light Brick Studio / Denmark
Two bricks, one journey.
Best Debut
Crinkle Cut Games / Denmark
Run a corner shop in a bitter little town.
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.
Interview
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.
A year on from the teaser, SquallyDaBeanz shares a major update on the Act Two Expansion mod for Baldur's Gate 3: new region, NPCs, quests, a second trailer, and a release window that's this year!
Viper V4 Pro is lighter, has better battery and performance, another hit from Razer?
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
