We’ve seen an explosion in the number of affordable direct drive (DD) racing wheels over the past couple of years, with Fanatec and Moza offering increasingly inexpensive options that still deliver the precise, quick and long-lasting force feedback that cheaper gear- or belt-driven wheels can’t match. Read more

The first boss is a real hurdle. I’m not talking about the tutorial boss – you’re meant to fail at that one – but the first true boss. The Tricephalos Nightlord is a fiery cerberus with a chain whip, who splits into three separate dogs to chase you down. You can’t progress until this overgrown puppy is downed, proving a big challenge early on. But isn’t this sort of block always the Dark Souls way? It just shows how Nightreign is an authentic Souls experience. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Read more

The RTX 5060 is here, finally completing the 50-series lineup that debuted five months ago with the 5090. The new “mainstream” graphics card is far from cheap at $299/£270, but ought to offer reasonable performance and efficiency while adding the multi frame generation feature that’s exclusive to this generation of GPUs. However, the 5060 also ships with just 8GB of VRAM, which could be a big limitation for those looking to play the latest graphics showcases. Read more

Blades of Fire manages to feel original, lovable, and born of genuine passion, despite the near overwhelming number of problems that could have extinguished it. Read more

In Iceland, when the mists descend, perspective is scrambled. Robbed of context and references, the very small can be mistaken for the very large. A boulder becomes a mountain. A stream becomes a river. With a camera in hand, it’s a pleasant task to wander around the pitted black earth and hunt for these instances. Frame things just right, leaving out the tell-tale stakes of a fence or a tentative spreading of moss, and you can create your own Himalayas. The eye is eager to be tricked. The brain is eager to fill in any absences. Click. Read more