Articles by Aleksha McLoughlin, Hardware Editor

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Aleksha McLoughlin is the Hardware Editor for TechRadar Gaming and oversees all hardware coverage for the site. She looks after buying guides, writes hardware reviews, news, and features as well as manages the hardware team. Before joining TRG she was the Hardware Editor for sister publication GamesRadar+ and she has also been PC Guide's Hardware Specialist. She has also contributed hardware content to the likes of Trusted Reviews, The Metro, Expert Reviews, and Android Central. When she isn't working, you'll often find her in mosh pits at metal gigs and festivals or listening to whatever new black and death metal has debuted that week.

Articles by: Aleksha McLoughlin

How Animal Well uses the PS5 hardware for its new beautiful Metroidvania world

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 10 January 23

The upcoming Animal Well takes advantage of the PS5 console’s hardware in some unexpected ways for its art style.

Kingston Fury Renegade SSD review - The PS5 SSD to beat

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 6 January 23

The Kingston Fury Renegade SSD is everything you could ever want out of an SSD for PS5 with the speeds you need in 2023.

The Razer Edge could be the perfect Game Pass streaming handheld

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 6 January 23

With the Razer Edge’s release date being announced at CES 2023, it’s looking like this device could be ideal for Game Pass.

Why the PS5 means that Gen 4 SSDs aren't going away any time soon

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 1 January 23

Thanks to the PS5, Gen 4 SSDs are here to stay, even if PC tech is moving on to better things.

Why a PS5 Pro is unlikely in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 31 December 22

Be wary of believing the rumors of a PS5 Pro console releasing in 2023, there are good reasons to discount them.

The PS5 Pro could rival gaming PCs – if it uses Gen 5 SSDs

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 25 December 22

With rumors of the PS5 Pro circulating, the biggest advantage the new console revision could bring with it is Gen 5.0 SSDs.

The Callisto Protocol made me feel superhuman yet intensely vulnerable

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 24 December 22

The Callisto Protocol made me feel both capable and cut down by its raw onslaught of violent encounters.

The Witcher 3 next-gen update is great – when you disable ray tracing

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 14 December 22

The Witcher 3 next-gen update is here and brings with it some great upgrades to the gameplay and visuals – mostly.

Final Fantasy 16 gets a release date and a chaotic new trailer centered on revenge

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 9 December 22

Final Fantasy 16 is slated to release on June 22, 2023. The announcement at The Game Awards also hinted at the story.

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Gameplay reveal trailer is bloody as hell

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 9 December 22

The hotly anticipated Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 just received a savage gameplay trailer to satisfy the Blood God.

Diablo 4 finally gets a release date alongside a brutal new cinematic trailer

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 9 December 22

Diablo 4 has finally got an official release date as announced at The Game Awards 2022 along with a cinematic trailer.

Dune Awakening in-engine trailer shows off the stunning MMO world of the series

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 9 December 22

An in-engine trailer for Dune Awakening has just been revealed at The Game Awards 2022 and it's sure to please fans.

Ken Levine's Judas trailer just dropped and it's looking like the best of BioShock

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 9 December 22

Kevin Levine's latest game, Judas, has just been announced and it features some stapes from the BioShock series.

PS5 supply issues are 'resolved' in Asia, but what about the US and the UK?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 8 December 22

SIE President and CEO Jim Ryan has stated that the company has 'resolved' PS5 supply issues in Japan and Asia.

GTA Online update adds major graphics feature to PS5 and Xbox Series X

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 7 December 22

An upcoming patch for GTA Online will add ray-traced reflections and more to the popular multiplayer mode.

The PS5 controller adds an extra layer to The Callisto Protocol's brutal violence

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 5 December 22

The Callisto Protocol features excellent use of the DualSense PS5 controller which adds extra immersion to the brutality.

Cyber Monday Xbox controller deals 2022: the best discounts right now

By Julian Benson published 29 November 22

Cyber Monday Cyber Monday Xbox controller deals may be finished on paper, but some savings still remain

Black Friday Xbox controller deals 2022: the best discounts still available now

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 29 November 22

Black Friday 2022 Black Friday Xbox controller deals are still available right now. Here's how to grab yourself a gamepad discount.

These are the worst gaming deals I saw over Black Friday and Cyber Monday

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 29 November 22

Cyber Monday 2022 Here they are, the worst of the worst gaming deals. Collecting in one place so you can bask in the horror.

Horizon Forbidden West and God of War Ragnarok

These are the first 3 games you need to play on your new PS5

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 28 November 22

Add to the playlist

Why the Xbox Series S has been the biggest gaming win this Cyber Monday

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 28 November 22

Cyber Monday 2022 We're evaluating the state of the Cyber Monday gaming deals and why the Xbox Series S discounts take the win here

The Samsung 980 Pro PS5 SSD is selling for its historic lowest ever price

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 28 November 22

Amazon's PS5 SSD deals are currently offering the lowest-ever price on the Samsung 980 Pro 1TB model.

After two years it's finally happened - This 1TB PS5 SSD is available under $100

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 28 November 22

Amazon is currently offering a PS5 SSD for under $100 at MSRP making it one of the cheapest options we've ever seen.

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Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday deals 2022: the best ongoing discounts

By Julian Benson last updated 29 November 22

Cyber Monday 2022 Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday deals are still going, despite the sales event having wrapped up.

This PS5 SSD has never been cheaper than this in this Cyber Monday deal

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 28 November 22

Cyber Monday 2022 Amazon's Cyber Monday PS5 deals are currently offering the Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus heatsink bundle for a lowest-ever rate.

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