Katie Wickens

Katie Wickens

Hardware Writer

Having been obsessed with game mechanics, computers and graphics for three decades, Katie took Game Art and Design up to Masters level at uni and has been writing about digital games, tabletop games and gaming technology for over five years since. She can be found facilitating board game design workshops and optimising everything in her path.

Latest articles by Katie Wickens

Annapro carrying case, GameSir Nova Lite controller, SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds, and Asus ROG Falchion RX Low Profile keyboard on a blue background with PC Gamer Recommended logo
Best Steam Deck accessories in Australia for 2026: Our favourite docks, powerbanks and gamepads

By Shaun Prescott, Katie Wickens Last updated

Decked out These are the best Steam Deck accessories to pair with your handheld gaming PC—peripherals, power, and protection.

Decked out
PlayStation 4 dualshock 4 controller with the Ask PC gamer logo in the top right, on a grey background
How to use a PS4 controller on PC: Wired and Bluetooth

By Wes Fenlon, Katie Wickens Last updated

Guide A step-by-step guide to using the DualShock 4 on PC via Bluetooth.

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The XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser projector set-up with various accessories.
XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser projector review

By Katie Wickens Published

Score: 88% A media constellation in a practical, portable package.

Score: 88%
DangBei DBOX02 Pro 4K projector
Dangbei DBOX02 Pro projector review

By Katie Wickens Published

Score: 91% Bright, brilliant, and speedy chops even in intense sunlight.

Score: 91%
A shirtless, tattooed pirate pointing a pistol
Capture the heart of hectic sea battles in upcoming pirate themed survival crafting adventure, Windrose

By Katie Wickens Published

news Who's a pretty boy, then?

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A spiked, round boss fires energy beams at a demon and a baby
Your chance to wreak havoc as an inseparable demon-infant duo is closing in with twin-stick action adventure game Damon and Baby

By Katie Wickens Published

news Tucked into a PCGS montage is another sneak peek at this wild game.

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A youngster with piercing eyes and a warped crown
This first look at Inkblood is giving me the heebie-jeebies, but in a jaunty, dark carnivalesque way

By Katie Wickens Published

news Become an occult detective and puzzle your way through the unknown.

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A girl stands in an archway
The House of Hikmah is an upcoming puzzle adventure that dives into a young girl's journey through grief

By Katie Wickens Published

news Buckle up for an emotional rollercoaster in this atmospheric adventure game.

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People in masks wielding chainsaws attack a shadowy protagonist
One of our favorite FPSes is getting a spin-off we didn't expect: Dungeons of Dusk

By Katie Wickens Published

news Dungeons of Dusk is a turn-based dungeon crawler follow-up to boomer shooter legend Dusk.

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Knight with broken sword flanked by goblin and angel in strange underground environment.
I'm ready to 'ruin the campaign' as the world's worst cleric in Esoteric Ebb, a satirical CRPG launching this spring

By Katie Wickens Published

news Who needs inspiration when you're a freewheeling god-botherer.

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A pixelated dwarf slaying a monster
Regions of Ruin: Runegate just dropped a new trailer and I'm about to pledge myself to the Dwarven king, no questions asked

By Katie Wickens Published

news Hack and slash to your hearts content.

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A demonic mistress stands in a necromantic summoning circle
Dance through the dark to the sound of zombie groaning in bullet hell roguelike Be My Horde, which just got a major update

By Katie Wickens Published

news Dominate the map with endless swathes of undead at your command.

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A young witch waves her wand around some trees and mountains
Craft a cornucopia of unique spells in 3D side-scrolling puzzle adventure Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times

By Katie Wickens Published

news Free your imagination

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A view from a cockpit in a space battle
Flight sim strategy game Remnant Protocol is set to release in March

By Katie Wickens Published

news Lead your wingmates to victory.

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A rogue crouches behind a counter
Streets of Fortuna is a survival megasim set in an ancient city where you can take down an overlord, start your own religion, or otherwise live your best life

By Katie Wickens Published

news Rags to riches? Or just rags.

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Mike Myers in a shadowy picture
Survival horror game Halloween just dropped eerie footage of one of its maps and I'm already planning my hiding spots

By Katie Wickens Published

news Become the face of evil as Michael Myers, or run the hell away.

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A group of pirates walking through the woods, one is holding a burning torch
Reality warps around you in Valheim-esque co-op survival crafter Brightfall

By Katie Wickens Published

news Awaken the light, before something sinister awakens in you.

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A reaper next to text that reads: "Gods, Death & Reapers"
The Gods are dead and Death is your only master in Gods, Death & Reapers, a chaotic hack-n-slash extraction looter now accepting alpha playtesters

By Katie Wickens Published

news Death is but the beginning.

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A young girl in a yellow raincoat holding a fish she just caught. There's a waterfall behind her and it's a very PS1 art style
Check out this game that's definitely About Fishing and not anything creepy or untoward at all

By Katie Wickens Published

news Reform submerged fragments of an uncomfortable mystery.

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A woman in armour wielding a huge warhammer
Now's the time to relive classic MMO Guild Wars, which just got a big 'Reforged' overhaul

By Katie Wickens Published

news Now verified for Steam Deck.

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A woman bathed i nred light with VHS reel coming out of her eyes and mouth
Atmospheric thriller When Sirens Fall Silent has an in-trailer twist that's really messing with my head

By Katie Wickens Published

news Giving the sirens a voice will come at a high price.

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Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core screenshot
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core makes it into our top 25 Most Wanted games list, teases not-yet-officially announced fifth class

By Katie Wickens Published

news For Rock and Stone!

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Adorable critters, two with crystals growing out of them
City builder and creature collector Tamer Town shows off autobattling and Manor Lords-style plot planning

By Katie Wickens Published

news Tamer Town battle and build mechanics revealed.

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A witch surrounded by animal pals on a lush hill
Witchspire is another exciting upcoming game in the 'yes, of course I want to be a witch and join a coven and befriend a cool familiar' genre

By Katie Wickens Published

news Who says I can't opt for a party consisting solely of magic users?

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Pinhead
Hellraiser: Revival director thanks The Council for 'their depravity and generosity' as it's named our 17th Most Wanted game

By Katie Wickens Published

news Uncover the true beauty of suffering with your pal Pinhead.

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