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Steam Next Fest is over, and it turned into a real fest for Silver Pines. I finally played the demo this weekend, and this small five-person team of Swedes and Norwegians looks like it has an indie hit
Review
The Razer Kiyo V2 X is a well-built webcam with a mic and privacy shield, held back by software and a USB-A cable that has no business shipping in 2026.
R.M. Williams Comfort Craftsman review. Three pairs in, this is my everyday default for work and the weekend. Check out comfort, sizing, the smooth sole, care and patina over time.
I wanted to share my Steam library with the whole family, kids included. The trouble was my PC: too powerful and power hungry, too ugly, and too loud to live next to the TV.
News
Quick look
The Keychron G5 weighs 45.6 grams, feels fantastic in the hand and ships with adapters for everything. First impressions are very positive.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Valve's €89 Steam Controller sold out in less than 30 minutes on May 4, briefly took the Steam store down, and sold out again on restock. Here is what the early reviews are saying, and where Norway stands.
Noctua is the 2nd supplier that has published 3D CAD files for their fan lineup. Build your own ducts, shrouds, brackets, or just mess around with renders or AR!
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?
Ornata V3 X delivers bright RGB, a wrist rest and decent typing on membrane switches, but leaves me annoyed by Synapse and USB-A
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
