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HTPCSteam
My quest for a DIY **Steam Machine**

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My quest for a DIY Steam Machine

I wanted to share my Steam library with the whole family, kids included. The trouble was my server PC: too powerful and power hungry, too ugly to please the wife, and too loud to live next to the TV.
KeychronG5
Testing Keychron's **ultralight** G5

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Testing Keychron's ultralight G5

The Keychron G5 weighs 45.6 grams, feels fantastic in the hand and ships with adapters for everything. First impressions are very positive.
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.

ZowieMice
Zowie launches **chunky** mice

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Zowie launches chunky mice
RazerMicrophone
Razer with XLR **and** USB-C? I'm interested

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Razer with XLR and USB-C? I'm interested

Razer has launched the Seiren V3 Pro, a dynamic streaming microphone with both XLR and USB-C, 32-bit float recording support and built-in AI noise cancelling. Priced just under the Shure MV7+, but can you live with Razer Synapse?

CorsairClipper Pro Mini 60
60%, HE, a new **switch** and water resistance

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60%, HE, a new switch and water resistance
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
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.
Steam Deckgaming
Top Pick
Three years in, still **worth** it

Review

Three years in, still worth it

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

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Silver Pines release date and demo out now!

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!
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.

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.
RazerGaming mice
Still the **shape** to beat.

Review

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.
ValveSteam Controller
Valve's Steam Controller launches May 4. What about Norway?

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Valve's Steam Controller launches May 4. What about Norway?

After a leak-filled week, Valve has confirmed the launch date for the new Steam Controller. May the 4th brings a controller with dual trackpads, 4 ms polling rate and a magnetic wireless charging puck. But will it be available in Norway?
KeychronGaming mouse
Keychron launches the G5! 43g, left hand support, 8000 Hz and carbon fiber

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Keychron launches the G5! 43g, left hand support, 8000 Hz and carbon fiber

Keychron's new G5 comes with the PixArt 3950 sensor, 8000 Hz polling, tri-mode wireless and a symmetrical carbon fiber shell at just 43 grams, competitively priced at around $110.
KeychronMechanical Keyboard
Keychron puts hardware design files on GitHub — all of them

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Keychron puts hardware design files on GitHub — all of them

Keychron has published production-grade CAD files for their keyboards and mice on GitHub. STEP, DXF, and PDF formats, free to study, remix, and play with — for personal and non-commercial use.
WootingInterview
Wooting's CEO on the future of keyboards: honestly, we can't stay ahead

Interview

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.
Baldurs Gate 3Expansion
Baldur's Gate 3: Act Two Expansion gets a new trailer — and a much bigger scope

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Baldur's Gate 3: Act Two Expansion gets a new trailer — and a much bigger scope

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!
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?
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?
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?
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!
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.