Isaiah Williams

Isaiah Williams

Staff Writer, Computing

Isaiah is a Staff Writer for the Computing channel at TechRadar. He's spent over two years writing about all things tech, specifically games on PC, consoles, and handhelds. He started off at GameRant in 2022 after graduating from Birmingham City University in the same year, before writing at PC Guide which included work on deals articles, reviews, and news on PC products such as GPUs, CPUs, monitors, and more. He spends most of his time finding out about the exciting new features of upcoming GPUs, and is passionate about new game releases on PC, hoping that the ports aren't a complete mess.

Articles by: Isaiah Williams

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GameStop CEO says Sony's axing of physical games 'doesn't matter at all' in a statement sure to enrage gamers

By Isaiah Williams Published

GameStop CEO shares hot take on Sony's decision to eliminate physical game copies on PlayStation, one that's only set to harm consumers rather than help.

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Steam fan finds 'cheap SSDs' to make retro 'game cartridges' system — the only problem is 2026 is the worst year in history to do it

By Isaiah Williams Published

PC physical copies could be a thing again, after this Steam gamer found a unique but expensive way to do it.

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Denshattack! is a hybrid of all the best fast-paced platformers I've ever played, and I'm convinced it's a stand out indie game this year

By Isaiah Williams Published

It's been a while since a platformer has left me amazed, and Denshattack! easily provides one of the best experiences in the genre.

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'The future is now' — PS5 user locked out of Ghost of Yotei due to license verification, and this is why Sony's all-digital future plans must end

By Isaiah Williams Published

The future of gaming on PlayStation is poised to arguably be at its worst state ever once 2028 arrives, and this license verification case shows why.

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'It's exploding now?' — Reddit user's Zotac RTX 5090 'explodes' while playing Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, and I'm starting to get worried that high-powered GPUs aren't safe

By Isaiah Williams Published

Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU melting issues aren't a big surprise anymore, but this latest case may be the worst of them all.

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Xbox veteran stresses Sony's all-digital future would compromise game ownership: 'Digital is convenient until someone else decides you’ve had enough'

By Isaiah Williams Published

Sony's plans for an all-digital future aren't going down well with consumers, and certainly aren't with gaming industry figures like this Xbox veteran.

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The Alienware AW3426DW is easily the best 34-inch ultrawide OLED I've ever used, and it's made me want to abandon my 45-inch monitor

By Isaiah Williams Published

Recommended

The Alienware AW3426DW QD-OLED is the best 34-inch ultrawide I've ever used, hands down, and an easy choice for any gamer seeking greater immersion.

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Sick of trying to find a USB and Windows key? Microsoft has just made reinstalling Windows 11 less painful

By Isaiah Williams Published

Windows 11 reinstallations will be available via the cloud, which includes appropriate drivers and doesn't require a USB drive.

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Attention, Nvidia GPU users — you need to be wary of riser cable setups, especially when using an RTX 5090

By Isaiah Williams Published

It's not a melting connector-level concern, but proceed with caution if you're using an RTX 5090 GPU with a riser cable for your gaming PC setup.

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A huge surprise Crimson Desert update just landed — and I’m ready to return from my hiatus after 236 hours of playtime

By Isaiah Williams Published

My long Crimson Desert break is about to come to an end, thanks to Pearl Abyss and its latest update 1.13 for the action-adventure game.

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In the future of gaming, you'll pay lump sums, and 'own nothing' — and that's exactly what Sony has just kickstarted

By Isaiah Williams Published

Physical games are dead thanks to Sony, and the future of gaming doesn't look bright at all, with the absence of game ownership.

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'We are not going to sit idly by': video game retailers react to Sony's PlayStation disc axeing announcement

By Isaiah Williams Published

Video game retailers could be in big trouble, with Sony eliminating physical copies from 2028, and the reaction online is fierce.

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Inside the physical PS5 copy of Balatro.

Looking back at some of our favorite physical PlayStation games for one final, tearful send-off

By Dashiell Wood Published

We look back on more than three decades of physical PlayStation releases.

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AMD's Radeon GPUs may be the next victim of the RAM crisis — and it makes this gaming PC deal look even more of a bargain

By Isaiah Williams Published

Unsurprisingly, the RAM crisis has struck again, potentially forcing AMD to raise prices on Radeon GPUs.

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Control Resonant's ray tracing is a heavy demand on the RTX 5090 — but it's an absolute delight to the eyes

By Isaiah Williams Published

I played Control Resonant for two hours on an RTX 5090 with high ray tracing, and it's easily one of 2026's best-looking games.

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Nvidia brings the RTX 3060 back from the dead to beat the RAM crisis — there's a reason why it still tops the Steam Hardware Survey after all these years

By Isaiah Williams Published

The RAM crisis is ruining the PC hardware market with high prices, and that's why the return of Nvidia's RTX 3060 is more relevant than ever.

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Windows 11's File Explorer is getting a long-awaited revamp — but here's hoping a future update doesn't ruin it

By Isaiah Williams Published

Windows 11's File Explorer is finally getting a speed improvement via Microsoft's latest update, but I can only hope a future update doesn't undo it.

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I think I've found my dream gaming chair this Prime Day — and no, it's not a Secretlab chair

By Isaiah Williams Published

My Prime Day gaming chair hunt has come to an end, as I've found the ideal option, but it isn't from Secretlab or Razer.

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Need a new gaming headset? Don’t miss these stellar Prime Day deals on SteelSeries headsets before they end today

By Isaiah Williams Published

Don't let Prime Day end before you snatch these stellar SteelSeries gaming headset deals, as the clock is ticking fast.

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This Alienware RTX 5060 gaming laptop is more powerful than the Steam Machine at the same price — get it before Prime Day ends

By Isaiah Williams Published

The Alienware 16 Aurora RTX 5060 gaming laptop gives the Steam Machine a run for its money, and it's on sale this Prime Day.

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We know GTA 6's price now, so prepare for its launch with these Logitech and Razer headset and controller Prime Day deals

By Isaiah Williams Published

It's time to prepare for GTA 6's launch with these stellar PlayStation headset and controller Prime Day deals.

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The LG UltraGear 5K2K is my dream ultrawide gaming monitor — but there’s one big reason why I’m holding off from upgrading

By Isaiah Williams Published

LG's UltraGear 5K2K ultrawide is a delight for any PC gamer, but there's a strong alternative on the horizon that should give every PC gamer a reason to wait.

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Combat in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has taken inspiration from the likes of Tomb Raider and Uncharted in the best ways — and even after a short time with the game, I'm pumped for more

By Isaiah Williams Published

I didn't expect much going into Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy's preview, but after two hours of playing, I'm excited for its launch in August.

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Don't waste your money on the Steam Machine — this build at Walmart is cheaper and better

By Isaiah Williams Published

Valve's Steam Machine is another RAM crisis victim, but here's a cheaper and better gaming PC deal that you won't find on Amazon.

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My ergonomic office chair's recline function failed and almost took me out — so that's why I'm eyeing these 3 gaming chairs as my next move

By Isaiah Williams Published

I wasn't expecting to be in the market for a new gaming chair this Prime Day, but here we are.

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