Jacob Ridley
@ridleyjg.bsky.social
i'm in my cat era • managing editor, hardware at pcgamer • @beebreadtech on tiktok/yt/insta • [email protected] • he/him
Went to Valve, saw some cool stuff, wrote a LOT about it. You can read all the key details here:
Big news from Valve today as it announces the Steam Frame, Steam Machine, and Steam Controller. Details here: www.pcgamer.com/hardware/val...
Valve announces three new products: here's what you need to know
Good things come in threes?
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November 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Went to Valve, saw some cool stuff, wrote a LOT about it. You can read all the key details here:
Reposted by Jacob Ridley
So we're all calling it the GabeCube, right?
November 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
So we're all calling it the GabeCube, right?
Throwing official identity documents at randos on the internet and hoping for the best is a terrible way to verify your age.
Discord hack is just the beginning of many more similar events to come if UK gov and others don't decide to do something else.
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Discord hack is just the beginning of many more similar events to come if UK gov and others don't decide to do something else.
www.pcgamer.com/hardware/the...
The UK's new age verification is a privacy nightmare, but it doesn't need to be
"They are over exposing data to prove a simple point, but there are ample alternatives."
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October 9, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Throwing official identity documents at randos on the internet and hoping for the best is a terrible way to verify your age.
Discord hack is just the beginning of many more similar events to come if UK gov and others don't decide to do something else.
www.pcgamer.com/hardware/the...
Discord hack is just the beginning of many more similar events to come if UK gov and others don't decide to do something else.
www.pcgamer.com/hardware/the...
After nearly 100 videos, I've hit 500 followers on TikTok. Hard work but I'm super proud of it!
August 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
After nearly 100 videos, I've hit 500 followers on TikTok. Hard work but I'm super proud of it!
Concerned about your data privacy with the UK's new age verification? You're right to be. But there is a better way... www.pcgamer.com/hardware/the...
The UK's new age verification is a privacy nightmare, but it doesn't need to be
"They are over exposing data to prove a simple point, but there are ample alternatives."
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July 31, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Concerned about your data privacy with the UK's new age verification? You're right to be. But there is a better way... www.pcgamer.com/hardware/the...
This is a cracking read btw
A short while ago I interviewed @perrikaryal.bsky.social about her 'mind control' setup, and playing Elden Ring Nightreign with brain activity via EEG: www.pcgamer.com/hardware/she...
'Sheer practice and willpower': Real-life telekinetic heroine PerriKaryal beat Elden Ring's bosses by thinking about a cricket jumping and twitching her inner ear, and Nightreign is next
Everyone plays games 'with their brain' but definitely not like this.
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June 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This is a cracking read btw
Is the Xbox Ally handheld really an Xbox or is Microsoft just hoping to muscle SteamOS off its turf in gaming PCs?
www.pcgamer.com/hardware/han...
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Xbox is no longer a console, it's a platform, and it's already entered a battle for control over your handheld gaming PC
Xbox is becoming more like PC and Windows is becoming more like Xbox... is Microsoft looking to muscle SteamOS out of the way?
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June 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Is the Xbox Ally handheld really an Xbox or is Microsoft just hoping to muscle SteamOS off its turf in gaming PCs?
www.pcgamer.com/hardware/han...
www.pcgamer.com/hardware/han...
Reminder you can still enter for a chance to win this gaming PC at pcgamer.com/survey
It boots, promise.
It boots, promise.
Hey, I hosted the PC Gaming Show. How'd that happen?! Big shout out to everyone that worked on the show and especially whoever thought up bringing me along to build a gaming PC during it. I had a blast.
Now I'm just hoping they'll let me keep the dungarees...
Now I'm just hoping they'll let me keep the dungarees...
June 9, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Reminder you can still enter for a chance to win this gaming PC at pcgamer.com/survey
It boots, promise.
It boots, promise.
Hey, I hosted the PC Gaming Show. How'd that happen?! Big shout out to everyone that worked on the show and especially whoever thought up bringing me along to build a gaming PC during it. I had a blast.
Now I'm just hoping they'll let me keep the dungarees...
Now I'm just hoping they'll let me keep the dungarees...
June 9, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Hey, I hosted the PC Gaming Show. How'd that happen?! Big shout out to everyone that worked on the show and especially whoever thought up bringing me along to build a gaming PC during it. I had a blast.
Now I'm just hoping they'll let me keep the dungarees...
Now I'm just hoping they'll let me keep the dungarees...
deactivated my twitter account. SEE YA
December 20, 2024 at 9:34 AM
deactivated my twitter account. SEE YA
I've been working on this one for a lil' bit...
PC builds are back at @pcgamer.com. We're documenting the parts, process, and performance of a new custom PC build every month. STARTING RIGHT NOW.
Available online and in glorious print (thx mag team)
Link: www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gam...
PC builds are back at @pcgamer.com. We're documenting the parts, process, and performance of a new custom PC build every month. STARTING RIGHT NOW.
Available online and in glorious print (thx mag team)
Link: www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gam...
November 25, 2024 at 6:12 PM
I've been working on this one for a lil' bit...
PC builds are back at @pcgamer.com. We're documenting the parts, process, and performance of a new custom PC build every month. STARTING RIGHT NOW.
Available online and in glorious print (thx mag team)
Link: www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gam...
PC builds are back at @pcgamer.com. We're documenting the parts, process, and performance of a new custom PC build every month. STARTING RIGHT NOW.
Available online and in glorious print (thx mag team)
Link: www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gam...
The real review is whether my cat chooses to sleep on the box or not...
November 18, 2024 at 10:09 PM
The real review is whether my cat chooses to sleep on the box or not...
Hope has been doing lots of lovely work for PCG for ages, check it out!
I'm going to try to share my work a bit more as it's published.
In the meantime if you want to catchup, most of my recent writing is over at PC Gamer ❤️
www.pcgamer.com/author/hope-...
In the meantime if you want to catchup, most of my recent writing is over at PC Gamer ❤️
www.pcgamer.com/author/hope-...
Articles by Hope Corrigan | PC GamerPC Gamer
Discover the latest content written by Hope Corrigan, Hardware Writer at PC Gamer.
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November 18, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Hope has been doing lots of lovely work for PCG for ages, check it out!
I upgraded my lighting setup with one of those translucent diffuser thingies from Aliexpress for £6 and I think it's actually one of my best investments yet... still figuring things out but my photos aren't 90% glare anymore
November 15, 2024 at 4:09 PM
I upgraded my lighting setup with one of those translucent diffuser thingies from Aliexpress for £6 and I think it's actually one of my best investments yet... still figuring things out but my photos aren't 90% glare anymore
I've been testing Intel's latest microcode update to find out whether it hurts gaming performance on the Core i9 14900K. The good news is, no, it doesn't appear to. The bad news is many Intel CPUs likely still need to be returned and replaced.
Intel instability fix: I've seen no notable impact on game performance with 0x129 patch on the Core i9 14900K
That's good news, but damage done to older chips is irreparable.
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August 12, 2024 at 5:14 PM
I've been testing Intel's latest microcode update to find out whether it hurts gaming performance on the Core i9 14900K. The good news is, no, it doesn't appear to. The bad news is many Intel CPUs likely still need to be returned and replaced.
If you're weirdly into PC components and in the UK, come write for PC Gamer's hardware team. All the cool kids are doing it.
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PC Gamer is hiring: You know PC hardware, we know PC hardware, let's get together and spread the good word
We're looking for a new hardware writer to join the team in Bath.
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April 25, 2024 at 5:21 PM
If you're weirdly into PC components and in the UK, come write for PC Gamer's hardware team. All the cool kids are doing it.
www.pcgamer.com/hardware/pc-...
www.pcgamer.com/hardware/pc-...
Not naturally a fan of 60% size keyboards yet the ROG Falchion RX Low Profile has made me a believer. Fantastic typing experience from compact switches...
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Asus ROG Falchion RX Low Profile review
A gaming keyboard with a lot to offer considering its small stature.
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March 28, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Not naturally a fan of 60% size keyboards yet the ROG Falchion RX Low Profile has made me a believer. Fantastic typing experience from compact switches...
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www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gam...
Gonna play Dragon's Dogma 2? Nick Evanson has been tirelessly benchmarking the game ahead of release to give you the full scoop on performance. Check it out here: www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/dr...
Dragon's Dogma 2 performance analysis: It'll take everything your PC has and still want more
I hope you have a top-end CPU and GPU because you're really going to need them.
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March 20, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Gonna play Dragon's Dogma 2? Nick Evanson has been tirelessly benchmarking the game ahead of release to give you the full scoop on performance. Check it out here: www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/dr...
The best 14-inch gaming laptop just got better. That all-metal chassis is 🫦
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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) review
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 (90W) | 32GB LPDDR5X | 1TB SSD | OLED | $2,000 | £2,400
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March 15, 2024 at 2:06 PM
The best 14-inch gaming laptop just got better. That all-metal chassis is 🫦
www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gam...
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RTX Remix is a pretty big deal for remaking old games. I've spoken to devs working on Half-Life 2 RTX + Need For Speed Underground 2 RTX about what it's doing for them and why it matters.
Some insight into how RTX Remix functions for anyone curious: www.pcgamer.com/hardware/nvi...
Some insight into how RTX Remix functions for anyone curious: www.pcgamer.com/hardware/nvi...
RTX Remix 'is the great equaliser' bringing veteran and hobbyist devs together to remaster the most beloved and best PC games
The modding platform created by Nvidia is bringing together teams from across the globe to reimagine classic games.
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March 12, 2024 at 4:03 PM
RTX Remix is a pretty big deal for remaking old games. I've spoken to devs working on Half-Life 2 RTX + Need For Speed Underground 2 RTX about what it's doing for them and why it matters.
Some insight into how RTX Remix functions for anyone curious: www.pcgamer.com/hardware/nvi...
Some insight into how RTX Remix functions for anyone curious: www.pcgamer.com/hardware/nvi...
A 30th anniversary version of PC Gamer mag is out now and it contains my absolute favourite photo we've shot for one of these test features. It's both mine and @drossjames.bsky.social desktop wallpaper now 😅
November 9, 2023 at 11:37 AM
A 30th anniversary version of PC Gamer mag is out now and it contains my absolute favourite photo we've shot for one of these test features. It's both mine and @drossjames.bsky.social desktop wallpaper now 😅
Alan Wake 2 is gorgeous
November 8, 2023 at 12:55 PM
Alan Wake 2 is gorgeous
Still no beating the Steam Deck on price, even nearly two years on from launch. www.pcgamer.com/the-steam-de...
The Steam Deck's budget price tag is the reason I still rate it nearly two years on
PC gaming needed a budget champion and the Steam Deck filled that role at just the right time.
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November 8, 2023 at 9:27 AM
Still no beating the Steam Deck on price, even nearly two years on from launch. www.pcgamer.com/the-steam-de...
Alan Wake 2 is stunning, but you really need an RTX 40-series card to enjoy it to the max. Without DLSS + Frame Gen, you have to tone it back to get decent performance. Still, what a showcase of how good a videogame can look today. www.pcgamer.com/alan-wake-2-...
Alan Wake 2 is a stunning example of what the future of PC gaming looks like—but only on Nvidia
The RTX 40-series' features come together to make something beautiful in Alan Wake 2. I just wish it was something more players could experience for themselves.
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October 27, 2023 at 11:37 AM
Alan Wake 2 is stunning, but you really need an RTX 40-series card to enjoy it to the max. Without DLSS + Frame Gen, you have to tone it back to get decent performance. Still, what a showcase of how good a videogame can look today. www.pcgamer.com/alan-wake-2-...
That'll teach me for thinking Windows was at fault for years of annoying popups. I should've just listened to it sooner. www.pcgamer.com/for-years-i-...
For years I believed Windows to be making up problems with my removable drives. Turns out I'm the pr...
That USB stick did need repairing and it's all my fault.
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October 19, 2023 at 5:01 PM
That'll teach me for thinking Windows was at fault for years of annoying popups. I should've just listened to it sooner. www.pcgamer.com/for-years-i-...