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RazerOrnata V3 X
Testing Razer's **budget** option

LATEST

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
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.
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.

AMDAM5
AM5 **lives** until 2029, and the 7700X3D lands soon

News

AM5 lives until 2029, and the 7700X3D lands soon
FinalmouseGaming mice
Finalmouse SLX, $179 and **made** for CS

News

Finalmouse SLX, $179 and made for CS

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.

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

News

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

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.
NvidiaGPU
RIP Nvidia Control Panel + where to **download**

News

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.
KeychronHall Effect
Great looks, great sound, HE… but too **tight**

Review

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?
StarpathSurvival
The simulation won't get in your **way**

News

The simulation won't get in your way

Jonathan Smårs, Starpath's solo developer, answers some of my questions about the space game announced earlier this week. The simulation is optional, and you decide how deep you venture.
portfolioconcert
Ferry Corsten at Vulkan Arena

Portfolio

Ferry Corsten at Vulkan Arena

Concert photos from Ferry Corsten's Show at Vulkan Arena in Oslo, 24 April 2026.
WootingPBT keycaps
These get to stay on

Review

These get to stay on

Wooting Double-Shot PBT keycaps review: texture, backlighting, spacebar padding, and daily use on the 80HE. Are these stock keycaps good enough to keep?
Steam FrameValve
Can the Steam Frame fix VR's friction problem?

News

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

News

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?

News

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!

News

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.