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A hero image of Xal'atath from Heroes of the Storm with the TechRadar Under the Radar logo in the top right corner
Heroes of the Storm made a surprise return at BlizzCon 2026 — and I still think it's secretly the best MOBA out there

By James Pickard Published

It's good to be back

PC Gaming
Pikachu next to his house
Lego’s Smart Play Pokémon sets are the best of 2026 — here’s why

By Hamish Hector Published

Lego’s Smart Play Pokémon sets are as close to perfect as a build can get.

Nintendo
Best racing wheels
Best racing wheels in 2026: our favorite setups from Nacon, Logitech, and more

By Rhys Wood last updated

Buying Guide The best racing wheels for consoles and PC are ideal if you're looking to build a dedicated sim setup.

Buying Guide
The Valve Steam Machine, pictured on a dark marble worktop.
Steam Machine's repair guides reveal the true trickiness of some upgrades

By Darren Allan Published

Steam Machine's official iFixit repair guides look great — but I'm worried about the difficulty of some upgrades or replacements.

Gaming PCs
'There's one never-ending challenge working for IKEA: cable management' — how Xbox collaborated with the Swedish designers to help solve the biggest problems for gamers while also making beautiful furniture

By James Pickard Published

I chatted with Xbox and IKEA designers at Gamescom to learn how the YXSTABY collection combines practical needs for gamers with stylish design ideas.

Gaming
In-game screenshot of Blackwood
Blackwood is nearly the John Wick-style shooter I crave, but it needs work

By Isaiah Williams Published

Blackwood shows so much promise as a third-person gun-fu indie shooter, but it definitely needs more time in the oven to reach its full potential.

PC Gaming
The drivers of the PULSE Edge Wireless Headset.
Two new PlayStation Pulse headsets are coming with tons of new features, 'studio-inspired' planar magnetic drivers, and native PS Portal compatibility

By Dashiell Wood Published

Sony has revealed two new PlayStation headsets.

Playstation
The protagonist looks on in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave review: the best game on Nintendo Switch 2 so far

By Harry Padoan Published

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is an exceptional tactical RPG that masterfully blends tremendous turn-based combat, enjoyable exploration, and stellar storytelling.

Gaming
Best fight sticks
The best fight sticks: fighting game controllers from Victrix, Hori and more

By Rhys Wood last updated

Buying Guide We've hand-picked the best fight sticks so you can replicate that sought-after arcade experience at home.

Buying Guide
Photo of Steam Deck handheld console
RAM crisis hasn't changed Steam Deck 2 plans but could affect launch timing

By Darren Allan Published

Valve says that handheld will happen "when we can deliver" — hinting that pricing will be key.

Steam Deck
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