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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.

Latest articles by Phil Iwaniuk

Creating a new studio with former Forza and Codemasters devs is like "taking the best singers from the best boy bands"

By Phil Iwaniuk Published 14 February 26

Interview Interview | A trip through the Collected Works of simcade savant and Lighthouse Games studio head Gavin Raeburn, who has made a habit out of revolutionizing a genre

Interview

Why Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a hidden gem in the PC Game Pass library

By Phil Iwaniuk Published 29 January 25

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Games

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

Studio Profile

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.

Review

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.

Review

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.

Review

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.

Review

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

By Phil Iwaniuk Published 18 January 23

Review

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

By Phil Iwaniuk Published 15 December 22

Review

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

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 gaming headset

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

By Phil Iwaniuk Published 23 August 22

Review

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 gaming headset

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

By Phil Iwaniuk Published 23 August 22

Review

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

Hardware

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

By Phil Iwaniuk Published 3 August 22

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

Features

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

Review

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.

Review

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.

Review