Personal Gear
The best budget gaming setup in 2026
A bench-tested parts list for a 1080p rig that actually holds 60 fps, plus the peripherals and console picks worth your money — and the upgrades to skip.
7 min
STAGE SELECT · MON, AUG 17, 2026
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Bench-tested takes on games and gear.
What to build, what to play, and how to actually get good.
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- Personal Games
The games actually worth your time this year
A short, honest list of 2026 releases that respect your hours — no filler open worlds, no fear-of-missing-out live services. What to play, and why it earns the slot.
6 min - Personal Skills
Getting good: deliberate practice for gamers
How to actually improve at the games you care about — using deliberate practice, VOD review, and honest feedback instead of just grinding matches and hoping.
7 min