Articles by Phil Iwaniuk

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Phil Iwaniuk is a multi-faceted journalist, video producer, presenter, and reviewer. Specialising in PC hardware and gaming, he's written for publications including PCGamesN, PC Gamer, GamesRadar, The Guardian, Tom's Hardware, TechRadar, Eurogamer, Trusted Reviews, VG247, Yallo, IGN, and Rolling Stone, among others.

Articles by: Phil Iwaniuk

As Football Manager approaches its 20th anniversary, the abiding challenge remains the same: adapt or die

By Phil Iwaniuk published 19 February 24

Studio Profile Interview | Sports Interactive turns 30 this year, FM turns 20, and the game plan for the digital dugout endures

Thrustmaster Viper TQS review: “a military-grade throttle for the most serious pilots”

By Phil Iwaniuk published 31 August 23

Review The Thrustmaster Viper TQS is an incredibly specialised throttle system for pilots who spend most of their time in combat sims.

Roccat Syn Max Air gaming headset on stand

Roccat Syn Max Air review: 'Stuffed with features, but lacking truly exceptional sound'

By Phil Iwaniuk published 8 March 23

Review The Roccat Syn Max Air packs a lot of additional features into its price tag.

Corsair HS65 Wireless gaming headset sitting on a desk with RGB lighting

Corsair HS65 Wireless review: 'Great quality wireless audio for a steal'

By Phil Iwaniuk published 28 February 23

Review Corsair has brought its popular HS65 to a wireless audience, building on its predecessors success with supreme audio and excellent comfort.

Turtle Beach VelocityOne flight stick screen and top of joystick

Turtle Beach VelocityOne flight stick review: 'A surprising number of bells and whistles'

By Phil Iwaniuk published 21 February 23

Review The Turtle Beach VelocityOne brings a surprising number of bells and whistles to your flight sim for the price.

Thrustmaster T128 review: "A decent option for younger or beginner sim racers"

By Phil Iwaniuk published 18 January 23

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Roccat Vulcan II Max gaming keyboard review: "Gaudy, certainly, but good fun"

By Phil Iwaniuk published 15 December 22

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EKSA E1000 headset review: "Has genuine qualities accompanied by downsides that should give you pause for thought"

By Phil Iwaniuk published 14 December 22

Review

Logitech Blue Sona microphone suspended in a streaming setup

Best microphones for streaming and gaming in 2024

By Duncan Robertson last updated 28 March 24

Buying Guide We've brought together the best microphones for streaming and gaming to help you find the right one for you and your voice.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 gaming headset

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 review: "A best-in-class audio proposition"

By Phil Iwaniuk published 23 August 22

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 gaming headset

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 review: "A very well-considered headset"

By Phil Iwaniuk published 23 August 22

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SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless vs Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless - which should you choose?

By Phil Iwaniuk published 8 August 22

Hardware Two high-end headsets face off in a battle for wireless supremacy

NBA 2K23 teases true change for the first time on PS5 and Xbox Series X

By Phil Iwaniuk published 3 August 22

Feature Can the licensed b-baller become more authentic and accessible in one go?

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro gaming headset

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro review: "A new first-choice headset in the wired market"

By Phil Iwaniuk published 21 July 22

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Corsair HS65 Surround review: "A great value proposition"

By Phil Iwaniuk published 14 June 22

Review The Corsair HS65 Surround is a simple but strong headset that offers great value for money.

Neat Bumblebee II review: "For the price, it’s an impressive performer"

By Phil Iwaniuk published 14 June 22

Review The Bumblebee II is a largely solid performer and deserves some of the buzz being made about it. Some design missteps hold it back but the audio quality is excellent.

Elgato Wave:3 microphone review: "Full of clever touches"

By Phil Iwaniuk published 3 March 22

Review

PUBG Erangel map and the best places to drop in for loot

By Phil Iwaniuk, Leon Hurley, Iain Wilson published 10 January 22

Guide From the best loot locations to the safest areas to go on the PUBG Erangel initial map

NBA 2K22 tips with 7 things to know before you play

By Phil Iwaniuk published 17 December 21

Guide Make dunking and MyCareer look easy with these essential NBA tips

Razer Seiren V2 Pro review: "understated and attractive with great sound quality"

By Phil Iwaniuk published 1 December 21

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EPOS H6PRO review: "offers great natural game audio"

By Phil Iwaniuk published 10 November 21

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ROCCAT Torch review: "Function over Form"

By Phil Iwaniuk published 7 October 21

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eFootball 2022 preview: hands-on with Konami’s football revolution

By Phil Iwaniuk published 23 September 21

Feature This year's not-PES rings in real changes – and on the pitch at least, they’re positive

Shure MV7 review: "This might be the streamer mic to rule them all"

By Phil Iwaniuk published 18 August 21

Review

6 reasons why you need to play The Ascent

By Phil Iwaniuk published 30 July 21

Feature Neon Giant's latest is your new co-op obsession

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