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Community Rhythm Games and the CRKD Les Paul Pro Have Me Back In 2006 Again

By NickMarch 12, 2026

The CRKD Les Paul Pro was an impulse purchase, but one that I’m really glad that I’ve made. Sometimes it just takes a long break to remind you how great a gaming genre was.

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AISLPC RG52 Mini Review: Budget Brawn

By NickFebruary 24, 2026

AISLPC’s RG52 Mini aims beyond clone designs with better performance, solid ergonomics, and a straightforward EmuELEC-based interface.

Controllers & Keyboards

Fantech Nova 2 and Shooter III X Review: Playstation or Xbox?

By BanOctober 2, 2025

Xbox or PlayStation? Usually, it’s a console discussion, but Fantech has two controllers that fit both layouts. So the question becomes. Which do you get?