# hardware reviews (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover hardware reviews. Page: Feed: --- ## [Mortal Shell 2 Best Seals Tier List – All 4 Seals Ranked](https://www.keengamer.com/articles/guides/mortal-shell-2-best-seals-tier-list-all-4-seals-ranked/) _2026-08-22 · Rafly Wibowo · KeenGamer_ Seals sit in their own equipment slot in Mortal Shell 2 , and the one you pick decides what your defensive button actually does. Block, harden, parry, or punch. Every Shell and the Harbinger share the same Seal, so this single choice shapes every fight in the game. There are four Seals in total, and three of them are handed to you within the first few hours. The gap between them is larger than any… ## [Rog & Roll Preview: A First Look at a Charming Indie Platformer](https://www.keengamer.com/articles/previews/rog-roll-preview-a-first-look-at-a-charming-indie-platformer/) _2026-08-22 · Chris Hall · KeenGamer_ Coming soon to PC, Rog & Roll is a 2.5D retro-inspired indie platformer developed and published by Punch The Moon . In this fresh adventure, you play the titular Rog, a low-ranking tomato minion in a video game world who must save his friends after a mysterious wave turns them all evil. You'll run, roll, bounce, and spin your way to victory over the game's 5 worlds. This is another title that I… ## [Mortal Shell 2 – All Map Fragment Locations and How to Reveal the Full Map](https://www.keengamer.com/articles/guides/mortal-shell-2-all-map-fragment-locations-and-how-to-reveal-the-full-map/) _2026-08-21 · Solomon Jackson · KeenGamer_ Map Fragments in Mortal Shell 2 remove the fog covering Ruk's Map, making them one of the most useful collectibles to grab while exploring. There are 11 Map Fragments in total, split between five pieces of the Map of Fainweald and six pieces of the Map of Mammon. Each fragment is collected from one of Ruk's statues , and the locations are represented by crow symbols on the map. Most are… ## [Best Raven Build in The First Descendant – Modules, Weapons, and Reactor](https://www.keengamer.com/articles/guides/best-raven-build-in-the-first-descendant-modules-weapons-and-reactor/) _2026-08-21 · Rafly Wibowo · KeenGamer_ Raven arrived in The First Descendant on August 20, 2026, with Update 1.4.0, and she is the first Descendant built around shotgun range and the Trace debuff. She is a Non-Attribute Fusion Descendant who spends no MP, recovers Shield on kills, and rewards you for closing distance instead of holding back. Her two Transcendent Modules pull her in opposite directions. Law of the Back Alley turns her… ## [STALKER 2: Cost of Hope – How to Get All Endings](https://www.keengamer.com/articles/guides/stalker-2-cost-of-hope-how-to-get-all-endings/) _2026-08-21 · Ali Amir · KeenGamer_ STALKER 2: Cost of Hope has two endings, one for Freedom and one for Duty. You do not need to manage a long list of hidden choices to determine the ending. The important decision happens during the main mission, The Destructive Power of the Mind, where Skif must support either Mavka or Zulu. Make a manual save during The Destructive Power of the Mind before the X16 standoff. That gives you a… ## [The Duskbloods](https://www.keengamer.com/games/the-duskbloods/) _2026-08-21 · Laura Speller · KeenGamer_ The Duskbloods Overview The Duskbloods is an upcoming multiplayer action game developed by FromSoftware and directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki. Built exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2, the game takes FromSoftware’s signature approach to challenging combat into a considerably different format centred around competitive and cooperative PvPvE multiplayer battles for up to eight players. Players take… ## [STALKER 2: Cost of Hope – All New Unique Weapon Locations](https://www.keengamer.com/articles/guides/stalker-2-cost-of-hope-all-new-unique-weapon-locations/) _2026-08-21 · Ali Amir · KeenGamer_ STALKER 2: Cost of Hope launched alongside the free Update 2.0: Back to the Zone, which makes the new weapon list slightly confusing. The update itself adds four completely new standard weapons, while Cost of Hope adds a much larger collection of unique weapons and customized variants obtained from the new areas, quests, characters, and faction routes. The important point is that the ARev, GP3A,… ## [STALKER 2 – How to Start the Cost of Hope DLC](https://www.keengamer.com/articles/guides/stalker-2-how-to-start-the-cost-of-hope-dlc/) _2026-08-21 · Ali Amir · KeenGamer_ The Cost of Hope DLC is integrated directly into the main campaign of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. You do not need to finish the base game first. The expansion begins naturally after leaving the Lesser Zone, while later parts of the DLC unlock as you progress further through the main story. There is also a Skip Ahead to Cost of Hope option for players who want to jump directly into the expansion… ## [Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Review – Hell Finds a New Battlefield](https://www.keengamer.com/articles/reviews/pc-reviews/hell-let-loose-vietnam-review-hell-finds-a-new-battlefield/) _2026-08-21 · Ali Amir · KeenGamer_ Large-scale warfare experience in video games is something very few titles offer that is actually good. The biggest names that come to mind when discussing large-scale ground warfare are Battlefield and Arma . Both of these games have their unique charm and game mechanics for a tactical experience. Providing an engaging warfare experience for the players is tricky, but Expression Games has done it… ## [Mortal Shell 2 New Game Plus – What Carries Over and What Resets](https://www.keengamer.com/articles/guides/mortal-shell-2-new-game-plus-what-carries-over-and-what-resets/) _2026-08-21 · Rafly Wibowo · KeenGamer_ New Game Plus in Mortal Shell 2 keeps almost everything tied to your Harbinger and strips almost everything tied to the world. Your level, Shells, weapons, and upgrade progress survive the transition, while dungeons, beacons, quests, and your Ovum count all go back to zero. The mode is called New Purpose in-game, and it is required for the Platinum. The important detail is that it does not start… ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/a18LmEgZ2Jbj) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [Hell Let Loose: Vietnam](https://www.keengamer.com/games/hell-let-loose-vietnam/) _2026-08-20 · Laura Speller · KeenGamer_ Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Overview Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is a hardcore tactical first-person shooter that brings the large-scale warfare of the Hell Let Loose franchise into the Vietnam War. Developed by Expression Games and published by Team17, the game was released on August 13, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Rather \[…\] The post Hell Let Loose: Vietnam appeared first on… ## [Sandcastle](https://www.keengamer.com/games/sandcastle/) _2026-08-20 · Laura Speller · KeenGamer_ Sandcastle Overview Sandcastle is a relaxing sandbox simulation game developed by Bubblebird Studio and published by Future Friends Games. Set on peaceful tropical beaches, the game focuses entirely on the simple pleasure of constructing elaborate sandcastles without timers, combat, or pressure. Players can gather wet sand and use a selection of tools to form walls, \[…\] The post Sandcastle… ## [Mortal Shell 2 – Chapel Key Location and Shrine of Trials Puzzle Solutions](https://www.keengamer.com/articles/guides/mortal-shell-2-chapel-key-location-and-shrine-of-trials-puzzle-solutions/) _2026-08-20 · Rafly Wibowo · KeenGamer_ The Chapel Key in Mortal Shell 2 unlocks an early dungeon near the Mushroom Village Beacon , but the key itself is hidden behind an unmarked illusion on the other side of the beacon. Many players reach the chained door first and stall there. Behind that door is the Shrine of Trials , a compact dungeon built around three puzzles and one guarded reward. Clearing it hands you the Axe and Dagger , the… ## [Why Everyone Loves Mario: The Enduring Appeal of Nintendo’s Mario Franchise](https://www.keengamer.com/articles/features/opinion-pieces/why-everyone-loves-mario-the-enduring-appeal-of-nintendos-mario-franchise/) _2026-08-20 · Matthew Adams · KeenGamer_ The Guinness Book of Records lists the Mario game series as the highest-selling game franchise. This cannot be considered much of a surprise, for since the release of the Super Mario Bros game, new records have been set by a few of the Mario games for their respective game consoles. Games of the Mario franchise have gained a huge fan base since Nintendo released the original Mario game title in… ## [Mortal Shell 2 – Best Sidearm Tier List](https://www.keengamer.com/articles/guides/mortal-shell-2-best-sidearm-tier-list/) _2026-08-20 · Ali Amir · KeenGamer_ Mortal Shell 2 has eight Sidearms , ranging from rapid-fire projectile weapons to heavy launchers and unusual utility tools such as the Troubadour’s Lute . Sidearms consume Resolve, the same resource used by Shell abilities, so the strongest options are not simply the ones that hit hardest. A good Sidearm needs to provide enough damage, stagger, or control to justify spending Resolve on it. For… ## [Mortal Shell 2 Shells Tier List – Best Shell for Every Playstyle](https://www.keengamer.com/articles/guides/mortal-shell-2-shells-tier-list-best-shell-for-every-playstyle/) _2026-08-20 · Rafly Wibowo · KeenGamer_ Mortal Shell 2 hands you eight playable Shells, and one playthrough supplies enough Glimpse to fully bond with three of them. The warriors you commit to in the first ten hours shape the rest of the run. The rankings below weigh combat ceiling, playstyle fit, and unlock cost together. Harros sits outside the list because he is lost at the end of the prologue and cannot be equipped again.… ## [The First Descendant Season 4 Complete Guide – All Major Updates](https://www.keengamer.com/articles/guides/the-first-descendant-season-4-complete-guide-all-major-updates/) _2026-08-20 · Rafly Wibowo · KeenGamer_ The First Descendant Season 4 Episode 1, "The Great Clash," went live on August 20, 2026, with Update 1.4.0. It ends the Karel storyline in a new Mega Dungeon , adds the roguelite Trials mode, introduces the shotgun Descendant Raven , and replaces Ultimate Weapons at the top of the gear ladder with an entirely new tier. Transcendent Weapons are the change that reshapes every build in the game, and… ## [Mortal Shell 2 – Best Weapon Tier List](https://www.keengamer.com/articles/guides/mortal-shell-2-best-weapon-tier-list/) _2026-08-20 · Ali Amir · KeenGamer_ Mortal Shell 2 has seven main melee weapons , ranging from fast dual-wield setups to heavy axes, hammers, and long-reaching weapons. Every weapon can clear the game when properly upgraded, but some offer much stronger attack speed, Tarstone synergy, Resolve generation, crowd control, and boss damage than others. The Axe & Dagger is the best overall weapon because its rapid multi-hit attacks work… ## [Mortal Shell 2 – All Bosses and Rewards Guide](https://www.keengamer.com/articles/guides/mortal-shell-2-all-bosses-and-rewards-guide/) _2026-08-20 · Rafly Wibowo · KeenGamer_ Every major boss in Mortal Shell 2 drops a unique Tarstone that rewrites how one specific weapon behaves, and the minibosses scattered across Fainweald and the Ruins of Mammon hand out the rest of the collection. This breakdown lists every boss, the region and dungeon that holds it, and the exact item you walk away with, from the Hexapod Core on the Axatana to the trade items locked inside the… ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/o0teyPmKClvg) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [Chillkey Slice75 HE Keyboard Review: Build Like a Tank, Tuned like a Scalpel](https://www.keengamer.com/articles/reviews/hardware-reviews/chillkey-slice75-he-keyboard-review-build-like-a-tank-tuned-like-a-scalpel/) _2026-08-20 · Hrvoje Smoljic · KeenGamer_ Chilkey boards have been landing on my review desk with some regularity lately, and I'll happily admit the brand has climbed its way onto my personal watch list faster than most. Their 60% flagship, the SF60 HE, impressed me thoroughly when I put it through its paces so it only makes sense to move up the range and see what happens when Chilkey gets more room to work with. That brings us to the…