Articles by Isaiah Williams, Staff Writer, Computing

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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 6 July 26

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.

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 2 July 26

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 1 July 26

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 1 July 26

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

A masculine hand holds an AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE graphics card

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 1 July 26

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

A screenshot from the game Control Resonant showing Dylan Faden, The Hiss, the warped streets of Manhattan, and active combat

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 30 June 26

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.

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 30 June 26

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.

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 29 June 26

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 26 June 26

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 26 June 26

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

Alienware 16 Aurora gaming laptop on table

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 25 June 26

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.

Screenshot of GTA 6 and Razer Raiju V3 Pro

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 24 June 26

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

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 23 June 26

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 23 June 26

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 23 June 26

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.

Renders of some of the best gaming chairs

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 22 June 26

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

GTA 6 hype has reached 'unprecedented' levels as one company schedules a temporary 'operational pause' for its release — and I can't tell if it's a joke

By Isaiah Williams Published 18 June 26

GTA 6 is about to take the world by storm once it launches on November 19, 2026, and one company has already set a temporary workday shutdown for it.

Microsoft still has an uphill battle against Valve's SteamOS — Windows 11's Xbox mode saves on RAM usage, but apparently doesn't help with gaming performance

By Isaiah Williams Published 17 June 26

Xbox mode on Windows 11 does use less RAM than the standard desktop, but it seemingly means nothing for gaming performance.

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Screenshot of Roblox's new Kids and Select accounts

Roblox needs to protect children, so its rollout of Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts is welcome

By Isaiah Williams Published 17 June 26

Child safety is of the utmost importance online, and Roblox has taken steps to ensure this with the introduction of new accounts for children.

Buttons and grip on MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld

RAM crisis or not, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ should not cost anywhere near $1,800 — but I fear this is just the start of overpriced handhelds

By Isaiah Williams Published 16 June 26

Opinion Pricing for handheld gaming PCs has hit a new level of absurdity, with the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ available at retailers for $1,799.

An AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT made by Sapphire on a table with its retail packaging

AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU is more popular than you may think — at least according to Steam's latest survey

By Isaiah Williams Published 15 June 26

The GPU market is still dominated by Nvidia despite its recent focus on AI, but AMD's flagship Radeon GPU is putting up a decent fight.

The Trump T1 phone, Link in bed, and an iPhone

ICYMI: here's the week's 8 biggest tech news stories from WWDC 2026 to Trump's not-so-made-in-America phone

By Hamish Hector Published 13 June 26

The week's biggest tech news from Nintendo, Apple, Trump Mobile, and more for June 13, 2026.

Render of Claire Redfield in Resident Evil Veronica

'The people have spoken': fans rejoice as Resident Evil Veronica hits a million wishlists on PS5 and PC just under a week after its announcement

By Isaiah Williams Published 12 June 26

Capcom has delivered some of the best hits across multiple of its well known franchises, and Resident Evil Veronica may very well continue the trend.

MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ playing Hogwarts Legacy

Valve's latest SteamOS beta provides better Intel hardware compatibility — and that's great news for upcoming handhelds

By Isaiah Williams Published 12 June 26

Gaming on SteamOS with Intel hardware hasn't been ideal performance-wise on handhelds, but it looks like Valve will change that going forward.

'Great job, scammers': Valve is officially done with Steam physical gift cards thanks to fraudsters — and it could be the start of a frustrating trend

By Isaiah Williams Published 11 June 26

Valve has taken a new stance on scammers taking advantage of consumers, and will no longer resupply physical Steam gift cards once stock runs dry.

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