Aleksha McLoughlin

Aleksha McLoughlin

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Formerly TechRadar Gaming's Hardware Editor, Aleksha McLoughlin is now a freelance writer and editor specializing in computing tech, video games, and E-commerce. As well as her many contributions to this site, you'll also find her work available on sister sites such as PC Gamer, GamesRadar, and Android Central. Additionally, more of her bylines can be found on Trusted Reviews, Dexerto, Expert Reviews, Techopedia, PC Guide, VideoGamer, and more.

Articles by: Aleksha McLoughlin

Mario Red Edition Nintendo Switch

A new Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition has just been announced

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Nintendo has announced a new Mario Red Edition of the Nintendo Switch OLED console alongside the release date of Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Victrix Pro FS review

Victrix Pro FS review - one of the best fight sticks ever made

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The Victrix Pro FS is a stylish and functional high-end fight stick made with both casual fighting game players and the pro scene in mind for PlayStation consoles and PC.

Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher game series

Over 250 developers are already working on The Witcher 4, confirms CD Projekt

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

CD Projekt CEO Adam Kiciński has confirmed that a team of almost 260 people are working on The Witcher 4 currently.

Trust GXT 498 Forta

Trust GXT 498 Forta for PS5 headset review - great performance, good value

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The Trust GXT 498 Forta PS5 gaming headset may be budget-priced, but it sounds closer to a more premium offering.

Dave Bautista in the Mortal Kombat 1 official live action trailer

The Mortal Kombat 1 launch trailer pays homage to the original game's commercial

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Warner Bros. has released a new live-action launch trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 which recreates the Mortal Monday commercial.

Push Me Pull You

House House and Panic are working on a 'super special' new game

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

House House, the developer team behind Untilted Goose Game and Push Me Pull You, is working on a new title.

Crucial P5 Plus

Crucial P5 Plus review - competitively priced but lacking in performance

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

While the Crucial P5 Plus is technically competent enough inside the PS5, the sequential performance leaves a lot to be desired.

Audeze gaming headsets

Sony acquires Audeze in move towards more high-end PS5 gaming headsets

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Sony has confirmed it has purchased high-end headphones and gaming headset manufacturer Audeze.

Soulslinger: Envoy of Death

Soulslinger: Envoy of Death gets new trailer revealing brutal arena FPS action

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

A few months after being revealed, Soulslinger: Envoy of Death finally gets its core experience revealed with in-engine footage.

PS5 Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore gaming earbuds

Sony announces PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds and Pulse Elite wireless headset

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Sony has unveiled the PS5's first-ever dedicated earbuds, the Pulse Explore, as well as the new Pule Elite wireless headset.

PlayStation Portal

The PS5 Project Q is confirmed to be the PlayStation Portal and will launch this year

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Sony has officially confirmed that the PS5 Project Q is called the PlayStation Portal, and has unveiled the system's specs and price tag.

Nacon Daija fight stick for PS5

Nacon is 'very happy' with fighting game community feedback on the Nacon Daija fight stick

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

An interview with Nacon at Gamescom 2023 has revealed that the feedback to the Nacon Daija fight stick has exceeded expectations.

Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition

Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition is now on Xbox Game Pass and has been retooled for Xbox Series X

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Age of Empires 4: Anniversary Edition comes to Xbox Series X and is day one on Xbox Game Pass featuring a new control scheme.

Diablo 4 - Lillith

Diablo 4 Season of Blood announced with new gory vampiric trailer

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Blizzard has announced Diablo 4's Season of Blood which includes new powers, new questlines, and weapons launching in October.

The Atari 2600+

The Atari 2600 is being recreated for modern audiences

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Atari and Plaion have revealed the Atari 2600+, a "modern-day faithful creation" of the company's first home console.

Julianna trying to stab Colt in Deathloop

Microsoft and Nvidia join forces as PC Game Pass titles come to GeForce Now

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Nvidia has broadened its GeForce Now service to include Microsoft PC Game Pass titles as the start of a new collaboration.

Starfield Xbox Console Wrap

Xbox Series X console wraps are coming and a Starfield design is first

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Microsoft has announced that new Xbox Series X console wraps are coming that include a new Starfield variant in November.

Kenshi faces off with Kitana in the Cage Mansion

Mortal Kombat 1 beta impressions: impresses across the board

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

The Mortal Kombat 1 beta showcases exactly how the new Kameo system and the returning air combat bring a new level of complexity and creativity.

Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3

Astarion's voice actor in Baldur's Gate 3 was unaware the model was being used for the bear scene

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

In a recent interview, Neil Newbon explained that while he directed the bear scene in Baldur's Gate 3, he was unaware that the Astarion model would be used during it.

A motorcycle rider on a Suzuki Super sport bike

Ride 5 review - one for the purists

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Ride 5 is an iterative, motorcycle racing game that's built for enthusiasts first and foremost.

A well-groomed man sits in a kitchen in Paralives

Paralives includes features that The Sims has lacked for decades

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Upcoming life simulator Paralives automates a few things that were manual interactions in The Sims, including bathroom breaks.

A corrupted ogryn

RPG elements are coming to Warhammer 40K: Darktide which overhauls the class system completely

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

The development team of Warhammer 40K: Darktide has been hard at work bringing new RPG elements to the game.

Vic Rattlehead in World of Tanks

Megadeth comes to World of Tanks and World of Warships in the Metal Fest event

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

A new collaboration between Wargaming and Megadeth called Metal Fest, is coming to World of Tanks and other titles in the massively multiplayer military series.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 could include every multiplayer map from MW2 2009

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

A new mobile marketing campaign has teased all 16 MW2 maps could be returning in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

Tekken 2 key art featuring characters such as Jin and Heihachi

Tekken 2 and other PlayStation classics can now finally be bought on PS5

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Various all-star classics from the PS1 can now be bought and played on the PS5 as they are no longer locked behind PS Plus.

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