Logitech’s new wireless keyboard targets pro gamers needing portability

Logitech has announced the Pro X 60 Lightspeed, the first wireless gaming keyboard from the company to come in a compact 60 percent format. Available through the gaming-focused Logitech G sub-brand, the keyboard is available now for $179 in a choice of two GX optical switch types (tactile or linear) and three colors (black, white, or … Read more

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Review: A Lot to Love for Creators and Gamers

Pros Excellent, color accurate OLED display Very well designed Cons Bottom gets hot when plugged in Doesn’t support USB-C charging No Adobe RGB profiling Asus brings OLED displays to its ROG Zephyrus line in 2024 and does a fab job for a first timer. The new flashy slash programmable-LED on the cover of the well-designed … Read more

Gamers flock to Palworld’s ‘Pokémon with guns’ despite copyright qualms

When Palworld made its inauspicious debut in a teaser a year or so back, few thought this strange, blatant Pokémon ripoff would be anything but a quickly forgotten oddity. But after its Early Access release last week, the game has broken records and sold millions — reflecting the pent-up demand for a truly modern Pokémon-type … Read more

Best Graphics Card for Gamers and Creatives in 2024

Updated Jan. 1, 2024 4:05 p.m. PT Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Lori Grunin Senior Editor / Advice I’ve been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed … Read more

Brazilian Gamers Aren’t Waiting for Hollywood. They’re Building Their Own Cons

In 2022, I interviewed journalist Mariana Ayrez, who opened my eyes to the relevance of Perifacon. She reiterated that “while other events promote pop culture and bring together artists and the public, they have a lot of incentive from private business players. Meanwhile, Perifacon delivers geek culture, love, and fun to all involved independent of … Read more

21 Best Gifts for PC Gamers (2023): Headsets, Desks, Monitors

Shopping for a PC gamer is a perilous endeavor. It’s easy to be led astray by what seems like a good deal at Amazon or Best Buy. Steep price cuts are tempting, but they don’t always lead to the treasure hoards they promise. Not to mention, PC gamers are a notoriously fickle lot. But what … Read more

Legendary E3 Gaming Convention Is Over. Here’s What That Means for Gamers

The Electronic Entertainment Expo, better known as E3, the long-running annual gaming show that brought together the world’s game publishers, retailers and press to Los Angeles, is dead.  “After more than two decades of serving as a central showcase for the US and global video game industry, ESA has decided to end E3,” the Electronic … Read more

Sony Access Controller Review: A Beautiful Addition for All Gamers

Sony rightfully believes the haptics on its DualSense add such a layer of immersion that every PS5 since launch has come with Astro’s Playroom, the tech demo/video game that helps introduce you to the features of the console and its controller. This game expertly showcases the DualSense’s haptic abilities. The Access Controller does not have … Read more

Best Black Friday gifts for gamers 2023: Consoles, accessories, new releases, and more

Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving … Read more

AMD’s Anti-Lag feature is getting gamers banned from Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2 developers strongly warned players in a post that they’ll be banned if they turn on AMD’s Anti-Lag feature for CS2. According to the post, the features from the most recent driver updates are “implemented by detouring engine dll functions,” adding that when AMD updates the drivers, the team will work on “identifying affected … Read more