Aleksha McLoughlin

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overpriced for the performance on offer

5 days ago | msn.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

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Acer Nitro 14 review: overpriced for the performance on offer

5 days ago | techradar.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

The Acer Nitro 14 is a decent, compact performer backed by a stellar CPU and good enough gaming performance in 1080p. However, its higher-than-average price tag, poor display, and lacking physical design make it difficult to recommend compared to other options in the same form factor. Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test.
Acer Nitro 14 review: overpriced for the performance on offer

5 days ago | flipboard.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

16 hours agoApple has some major shake-ups coming to its iPhone lineup in the next few years, starting this fall when the iPhone 17 Air replaces the Plus model. My current plan is to replace my iPhone 16 Pro with the sleeker 17 Air model rather than a new Pro. Here’s why. iPhone 17 Air will be the future, just …
What's next for Ubisoft's tactical shooter?

3 weeks ago | esportsinsider.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

Rainbow Six Siege is now in Year 10 Season 1 with new Operators and balancing. The upcoming Siege X game mode promises to be the “biggest” development yet. Specifically, it’s inspired by the likes of CS2 and VALORANT with enhanced mechanics. Dynamic objectives, detailed destruction, new animations, and movement are promised. The audio experience is said to be completely overhauled. Siege X will be free to access for all new players, but it’s unclear if it will win over old fans.
Best Fortnite settings in 2025: Optimise your play on console & PC

3 weeks ago | esportsinsider.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

The best Fortnite settings encompass display, graphics, and input configurations. There are preferred Fortnite PC settings for low-end, mid-range, and leading PCs. You can fully customise mouse, keyboard, and Fortnite controller settings. Console gamers can utilise 120fps mode with Fortnite PS5 and Xbox settings. Fortnite pro settings mainly involve 1080p at Low with an FPS cap of 240 or 360. There’s no scientific solution for everyone, so play around to find the right settings.
Will Riot Games' 2XKO become the next big competitive fighting game?

3 weeks ago | esportsinsider.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

Disclaimer: This article combines confirmed details with industry speculation. We’ll update it regularly as new info or leaks emerge. 2XKO is Riot Games’ tag-based competitive fighting game incorporating its IP. The game is scheduled for a 2025 release window, with no exact date set yet. There have been a series of alpha and beta tests that have had a mixed reaction. Riot Games has a solid track record of trying new gameplay styles to great success.
Marvel Rivals vs. Overwatch 2: Which hero shooter is right for you?

1 month ago | esportsinsider.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

Marvel Rivals and Overwatch 2 are colorful hero shooters for PC and console. The former is 6v6, whereas the latter utilizes a 5v5 format for its game modes. Both games are free-to-play with optional cosmetic microtransactions available. Heroes are divided into three distinct categories: Tank, Damage, and Support. New heroes are being added frequently with each new season/yearly rollout. Marvel Rivals is the far more popular game by player count in 2025.
How could the long-rumored Fortnite physics update change the game?

1 month ago | esportsinsider.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

New Fortnite physics are rumored to launch in the game as early as July 2025. A supposed 16-second clip leaked online, showcasing how the new physics work. Epic Games launched General Physics developer tools, which could be implemented. It’s believed the new physics system will change how hitscan weapons work. The update could see a move towards destructible environments on a wider scale.
Will Marvel Rivals’ balancing ever please fans?

1 month ago | esportsinsider.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

Marvel Rivals Season 2 has seen huge changes to the meta. Some of the heaviest Marvel Rivals balancing relates to Duelists and Strategists. Peni Parker and the Hulk have received some of the best buffs in the game. Heroes like Captain America, Star-Lord, The Thing, and Wolverine have been nerfed. NetEase is working on a mid-season patch, which is said to include Ultron. Balancing is a constant challenge for developers, as the team has publicly admitted.
How to upgrade a graphics card

1 month ago | techradar.com | Aleksha McLoughlin

Learning how to upgrade your graphics card is one of the most important things that you can do as a computer builder. One of the highlights of PC gaming is the modularity, as soon as your aging video card starts slowing down, you can just replace it with one of the best graphics cards, upgrading your rig significantly. With that said, there are quite a few things to go over before you upgrade your graphics card in your rig.