Jess Kinghorn
Jess has been writing about games for over ten years, spending the last seven working on print publications PLAY and Official PlayStation Magazine. When she’s not writing about all things hardware here, she’s getting cosy with a horror classic, ranting about a cult hit to a captive audience, or tinkering with some tabletop nonsense.
Latest articles by Jess Kinghorn
![The 2025 revised release of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 tablet floats in a mint green gradient void. It sits in a landscape orientation, propped up by a stand attached to its back. A lightweight tablet-style keyboard is also attached at the front of the device.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Xm8CUhyD5Kq8SPnNjzTNAK-320-80.jpg)
The new ROG Flow Z13 is ditching dedicated graphics but making up for it with AMD's next-gen Ryzen AI Max APU
By Jess Kinghorn published
News Not a tall tale.
![A fluffy grey Mirumi stares dead ahead at the camera while clutching the strap of a brown bag. The greenery and grey concrete of a presumably public park can be seen out of focus behind it.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2k68jPVTfG8dQTZaQvbsqP-320-80.png)
Existential horror or cute fuzzy bag buddy? CES is off to a flying start with the wackiest tech for 2025
By Jess Kinghorn published
News Pocket monsters.
![Wall mounted Govee x Evangelion lights are affixed to a surface covered in fake foliage. Figurines of characters Rei and Asuka wearing plugsuits from the anime series can be vaguely made out. This whole layer of the image has been blurred. Seen clearly over the top of the blurred portion of the image are the words 'PC Gamer. The Wildcard 2024.'](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8aLZ9dpr6c3hAHweum96bY-320-80.jpg)
PC Gamer Hardware Awards: 2024's wild cards—the best of the rest
By Jess Kinghorn published
Gear of the year Rather than get lost in a sea of too many awards categories, we're instead taking the time to recognise some of our favourite oddballs that don't easily fit anywhere else.
![Highest scoring hardware](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oz3HL6HrgZYVzxHbakQpan-320-80.jpg)
PC Gamer's highest rated hardware favourites of 2024, plus five dishonorable mentions
By Jess Kinghorn published
90+ A wealth of tech breezed past our coveted 90% review score—but plenty also went down in infamy this year.
![PC Gamer new products box illustration](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GfjAjXXpAqittxFM5V7mRR-320-80.jpg)
PC Gamer's biggest hardware stories of 2024: Elon Musk, the rise and rise of AI, brilliant builds, the humbling of big tech giants, orb pondering aplenty, and much more
By Jess Kinghorn published
2024 in hardware Looking back at another year of head-turning headlines, as decided by you.
![The keys of the Keychron Q3 Max appear blurry behind a clearer frame that carries the words 'PC Gamer. Best Gaming Keyboard 2024.'](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Em5qoDC3JcxMgxjMwFcpdA-320-80.jpg)
PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming keyboard of 2024
By Jess Kinghorn published
Gear of the year Three keebs stand before me, but only one will be crowned the best of 2024.
![1000xResist](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2QmYNdG8CevWThWNEqzmfF-320-80.jpg)
The Allmother is dead, long live the Allmother!: Why 1000XResist is the best sci-fi story I've experienced in years
By Jess Kinghorn published
🏆 Like tears in rain.
![Dry Studio's PETBRICK 65 mechanical keyboard is partially seen at an angle. Inspired by calico cats, both the keyboard and its substantial, fluffy plush frame have patches of orange, black, and cream. A cat paw design is featured prominently on the Enter key.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cLcYLmpG9b48xAUP6dSirC-320-80.jpg)
This fluffy keyboard is low-key heinous—but meets the exact intersection of my interests
By Jess Kinghorn published
Bound to rub some the wrong way.
![A JapanNext JN-V236G180F-RETRO gaming monitor floats in a blue-pink gradient void. A game of Magic Garden from UFO 50 is in progress on the screen.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nxSmuawpRB6wFZAyWvSqTK-320-80.jpg)
This $200 HD monitor boasts retro flair with funky dials and wood panelling, but I'm not entirely convinced by its nostalgic charm
By Jess Kinghorn published
Those bezels need to be a whole lot chunkier for a truly throwback feel.
![Vampire Survivors on the Steam Deck outside](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ipeAcTUdGYaexQjq5dvy7Q-320-80.jpg)
You can pick up a refurbished Steam Deck OLED directly from Valve for as little as $439 if others haven't already scooped them all
By Jess Kinghorn published
News Just wait 'til I get my hands on one!
![Seattle, USA - Jul 24, 2022: The South Lake Union Google Headquarter entrance at sunset.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jXqdZNznwAgMFVjiRtMsaj-320-80.png)
Google is back at it with AI, this time generating interactive 3D game worlds—but you won't catch me playing ball
By Jess Kinghorn published
News You used all three wishes...on this?
![A smart phone lies screen up on an integrated laptop keyboard. The phone screen displays the OpenAI logo in white. Moody purple lighting colours the scene.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WRRAUXqbGsgDwwb93woGtg-320-80.jpg)
Shifting corporate priorities, Superalignment, and safeguarding humanity: Why OpenAI's safety researchers keep leaving
By Jess Kinghorn published
Life below deck.
![Four of Acer's Nitro Arc B-Series graphics cards float in a lilac-gradient void. We see the exposed fan blades and the snazzy, embossed 'Nitro' logo catching the light.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TbqiypHNsHFFSKqcwdwApQ-320-80.jpg)
Intel partners with Acer once again for the new generation of Arc GPUs but it's not just gamers they have their eye on
By Jess Kinghorn published
news Not exactly a curve-ball.
![Seattle, USA - Jul 24, 2022: The South Lake Union Google Headquarter entrance at sunset.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jXqdZNznwAgMFVjiRtMsaj-320-80.png)
Google to sell Chrome AND be banned from re-entering the browser market for five years, recommends US Department of Justice
By Jess Kinghorn published
News And that's only the beginning.
![A modern 'LAN party' in progress at Kenton Varda and Jade Wang's Austin, Texas home.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9UMSmGmLo82ZnugeZotDc5-320-80.png)
Couple spends almost $1,000,000 building a family home 'optimized for LAN parties,' and the result is definitely living that dream
By Jess Kinghorn last updated
News We'll stick to The Sims 4's build mode.
![Shocked young arabic gamer wearing headphones screaming playing video game on personal computer, play in eSport cyber games tournament in neon light.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BfNtgtHgW9euXryE4AbhSa-320-80.png)
Gamers using Windows 11 24H2 systems are getting jumpscared by this one weird audio bug
By Jess Kinghorn published
News Panic! At your desk.
![A hand has reached down into a waste bin and pulled out an AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPU. It is embossed with the PC Gamer logo.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WWbL23Ehz2GH8SdRTh79WS-320-80.png)
Trash man rescues surprisingly decent gaming rig from landfill—and it even powers on
By Jess Kinghorn published
News Not talking absolute rubbish.
![A hooded figure is depicted running with a large sack, from which slips of paper featuring asterisks (symbolizing passwords or confidential information) are falling out. The background is solid red, creating a striking contrast and emphasizing the theme of cyber theft or data breach.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oiLtyNerA9NERKHemTzTB6-320-80.png)
'SilkSpecter' hacking operation uses sophisticated ring of 4,700 spoofed storefronts to dupe shoppers looking for Black Friday deals—here's how to avoid getting scammed
By Jess Kinghorn published
News Avoid getting 100% off your bank balance.
![An illustration featuring a noodly arm reaching down and plucking a speech bubble containing the word 'password' from a computer screen.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y5tHYXjpzvCqmzuxCVunae-320-80.png)
Please change your password before hackers use this list of the 200 most commonly used passwords to crack open your life like a coconut
By Jess Kinghorn published
News Don't make it easy for them.
![A man wearing glasses plays a Zefiro, attached to the bottom USB-C port of a smart phone. The phone offers touch screen buttons to play different notes.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HAp9Jux2Rzvzw8e7jme8cG-320-80.png)
The Zefiro is a USB-C-powered, thumb drive sized instrument that'll let you fulfil your Ocarina of Time musical fantasy—but I have some practical questions
By Jess Kinghorn published
News Getting on the blower.
![Dragon Age: The Veilguard hair in action](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VA7vJwJ7enwmPss8vC26dY-320-80.jpg)
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's impressive tresses feature '50,000 individual strands per character for over 100 hairstyles'
By Jess Kinghorn published
News Because Rook's worth it.
![A Mac Pro looms over a Mac Mini that's be mounted in a 3D-printed case designed to look like a tiny Mac Pro.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tFpHQQd9BAKWv8tMtq3cF5-320-80.png)
3D-printed M4 Mac mini enclosure addresses one of Apple's most egregious design choices—but maker argues that the power button 'problem' is overstated
By Jess Kinghorn last updated
News Throwback style solves a modern problem.
![Amazon logo is screened on a mobile phone for illustration photo. Krakow, Poland on October 17th, 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XDyS8Xwa4hS8fpYwM9auq5-320-80.png)
Amazon wants chips with everything, crafting its own AI-focused line of silicon in a bid to dethrone Nvidia
By Jess Kinghorn published
News I prefer a crisp, battered cod myself.
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