Latest articles by Jacob Ridley
Best graphics cards in 2026: These are the GPUs worth spending money in right now
Pixel Pushers I've made a career out of prodding graphics cards and this has been the toughest set of recommendations I can remember.
The best PC cases in 2026: These are the chassis I'd use for my next gaming build
Best case You'll want the best PC case if you're building your perfect gaming PC.
Hear the Steam Controller sing whole songs with haptics, including the Wii Store soundtrack, Still Alive, and even attempt a Rick Roll
News This was a triumph. I'm making a note here, 'huge success'.
Best mouse pads for gaming in 2026: the fabric and hard-top mats I prefer to game on
Slick The best mouse pads offer slick mouse movement and awesome aesthetics, no matter what surface you prefer.
Best SSD deals for gaming today
deals Cheap and speedy NVMe drives to boost your gaming PC's capacity and lower those load times.
AMD bringing FSR 4.1 ML-powered upscaling to RX 7000 series in July, RX 6000 series in 2027
News Modders and Sony proved it possible. Now AMD is making good with official support.
Intel is back in F1 as it officially partners with last year's winners McLaren to provide the team with heaps of chips
News Gotta go fast.
Best gaming mouse in 2026: We've tested the very best mice and these are the top picks
Pinpoint The best gaming mouse for every game, budget, grip, and size.
Cooler Master MasterFrame 360 Panorama review
Score: 80% A great way to show off your Hatsune Miku statue.
Best wireless gaming headsets in 2026: the top cans I'd buy myself
Untethered The best wireless gaming headsets allow you to enjoy your games and music tangle-free.
Framework says DDR5 memory costs 'remain fairly stable' but 'on SSDs, the pricing story is unfortunately not as positive' as it raises prices again
News One step forward, two steps back.
Valve forming an orderly queue for the Steam Controller makes it clear we need the same for the Steam Machine, Frame, and perhaps a lot more in-demand tech too
Grab a ticket We need a better system.
Nintendo is raising the price of the Switch 2 later this year
News A $50 increase in the US. Further increases rolling out in Japan, Europe, and Canada.
Ubuntu servers restored after DDoS attack sends services down for days
News Who has a gripe with Ubuntu?
Best PC controllers in 2026: the pads I recommend for PC gamers
Total control Grab one of the best PC controllers for when your keyboard and mouse simply won't do.
Valve says Steam Controller sold out 'faster than we anticipated' but previously told us it has knobs it can turn to get more
News Pray tell of thy knobs, Valve.
Sit down, relax, and see how a magnetic keyboard switch is made with Wooting's CEO
News Now that's my kinda doc.
First test of new ROG Equalizer cable intended to be overkill for your GPU isn't as clear cut as one might expect
News Der8auer has put this cable to the test.
Steam Controller teardown: simple to open, easy to fix
DIY The Steam Controller is straightforward to repair or mod at home.
Best handheld gaming PC in 2026: my recommendations for the best portable powerhouses
Portable PC PC gaming is officially portable now, and these handheld gaming PCs are the best around.
Meta is raising the price of the Quest 3 and Quest 3S due to memory price rises made worse by Meta
News "We’re making this change because the cost of building high-performance VR hardware has risen significantly."
Nvidia denies report that it is in talks to acquire a major PC company but Dell, HP, Lenovo and Asus share prices jumped at the thought
News Nvidia has its eyes on closer integration with PC partners.
