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Corsair's Sabre v2 Pro Ultralight gaming mouse went on a diet, and I love it
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Review Corsair now has an ultralight gaming mouse, and it is incredible — meet the Sabre v2 Pro Ultralight.

MSI's Raider A18 HX is all about raw power, but its mini-LED display is my favorite feature
By Cale Hunt published
Review I got my hands on MSI's Raider A18 HX gaming laptop featuring the most powerful CPU and GPU combo on the market today. Does the raw power sell the device alone, or could MSI have done more elsewhere?

Treyarch pulls off a miracle: why Black Ops 7 is the freshest COD in years
By Cole Martin published
Review Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 expands on the first-person shooter franchise's formula with a new campaign coop experience, endgame, zombies, and more.

Revisiting the Steam Deck in 2025 to see if it holds up
By Richard Devine published
Review The Steam Deck isn't far off being four years old now, and in a world with many other handhelds to choose from, how has it held up?

ARC Raiders is 2025's best multiplayer game — fight me
By Michael Hoglund published
Review ARC Raiders captures the essence of what makes an extraction shooter great while refining its gameplay in ways that will benefit both the newer and veteran audiences of the genre.

Razer's Kiyo V2 webcam is a great deal, even if Camo Studio wasn't included
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Razer Kiyo V2 delivers a fair amount of value for just $150, undercutting a lot of the competition. Razer's deal with Camo is the icing on the cake.

Razer’s Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC is pure unfair advantage
By Richard Devine published
Review Razer's latest Wolverine controller is only for PC players, but with that comes some serious benefits. You won't find a faster controller than this anywhere else.

Alienware 16X Aurora proves mid‑range gaming laptops can shine
By Zachary Boddy published
Review I've been testing the Alienware 16X Aurora and its more affordable sibling, and Alienware has done a great job targeting more budget-conscious PC gamers.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite (Xbox, PC) headset — The apex of headset luxury
By Jez Corden published
Review This is a gaming headset that can literally do it all. Simultaneous USB-C source mixing, support for every platform on Earth, next-level audio quality, and endless battery life. Serious specs come with a serious price tag, though.
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