Gaming Reviews
Detailed reviews of all the latest video games, monitors, consoles, handhelds and more.
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The Fabulous Fear Machine is a delicious pulp game about the horrors of propaganda
The Fabulous Fear Machine is a pulp horror RTS game that feels like Tales from the Crypt, but with propaganda as the target subject. It’s kitsch, it’s camp, and I adore it.
Jessica Conditt10.13.2023
Assassin's Creed Mirage review: A warm, bloody hug from an old friend
Assassin's Creed Mirage is a solid return to the early days of the open-world adventure series. While the story is fairly pedestrian, Ubisoft's back-to-basics approach freshens up a franchise that has been bogged down by RPG elements in recent years.
Kris Holt10.11.2023
The Talos Principle 2 is the ideal blend of puzzle and story
The first quarter of The Talos Principle 2 features devilish puzzles and deep dialogue trees, set in a gorgeous sci-fi world.
Jessica Conditt10.06.2023
Cocoon is a near-perfect puzzle game that everyone should play
Cocoon is a game I can (and will) recommend to anyone that plays video games, and plenty who don’t. Perhaps my only complaint is that I want more.
Aaron Souppouris09.30.2023
CRKD Nitro Deck hands-on: The Switch has never felt this good
The Nitro Deck improves the Switch in ways I didn’t know I wanted. I may never connect my Joy-Cons again.
Jessica Conditt09.28.2023
Spider-Man 2 is following the Sony sequel playbook, and I'm not mad about it
We got to play two hours of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for the PS5 ahead of its October 20 release date.
Nathan Ingraham09.15.2023
8610086100LG 49 UltraGear gaming monitor review: Ultrawide nirvana
LG's UltraGear 49 is 49-inches of ultrawide gaming nirvana.
Devindra Hardawar09.14.2023
Starfield review: You will like some of it
Starfield has moments of beauty, but it features just as many instances of drudgery and disconnection in its main quest line. Playing on pre-release code on Xbox Series S, these issues are only exacerbated by chugging framerates, low-resolution set pieces and roughly one hard crash every five hours. Starfield is big and largely bland, and while it gets some open-world gameplay aspects right, it doesn’t offer anything new for the sci-fi or RPG genres.
Jessica Conditt09.01.2023
Armored Core VI review: FromSoftware's latest challenge is surprisingly approachable
If you’re curious if there’s something here for you, the short answer is a resounding yes. However, as with almost all of From’s games, a little – okay, a lot – of patience goes a long way.
Igor Bonifacic08.23.2023
Final Fantasy XVI review: A welcome dramatic turn for the series
With Final Fantasy XVI, the series’ creators have decided that the future of the series is action-centric. Until now, the Final Fantasy games have never quite had their angry, moody dark moment. With nuanced, occasionally horny characters and often a lot of violence, is this the series’ moody teenager era?
Mat Smith06.21.2023
8710087100MSI Stealth 14 Studio review: A redesign done right
Thanks to a complete redesign for 2023, MSI's new Stealth 14 Studio may have just earned a spot as the most improved gaming laptop of the year.
Sam Rutherford06.15.2023
9210092100Apple Mac Studio review (M2 Ultra, 2023): A better Mac for pros
With updated M2 Max and Ultra chips, the Mac Studio cements itself as the ideal desktop for Apple-devoted creatives. It can be equipped with as much power as the Mac Pro and, thanks to its many ports, you probably won’t miss being able to upgrade internal hardware. It’s sleek, compact and incredibly fast.
Devindra Hardawar06.13.2023
'Street Fighter 6' gets the vibe right
Street Fighter 6 is everything Street Fighter fans want in a fighting game.
Devindra Hardawar06.01.2023
‘Diablo IV’ review: A mechanically perfect romp through a shallow world
Diablo IV has a lot to offer for both fans and newcomers, but a deep and engaging world for players to explore is not one of the game's strengths.
Igor Bonifacic05.31.2023
8410084100NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti (8GB) review: Better 1080p ray tracing for $399
NVIDIA's RTX 4060 Ti is a solid $399 upgrade for 1080p gaming with ray tracing.
Devindra Hardawar05.23.2023
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review: A familiar but fresh adventure
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a direct sequel to one of the biggest hits Nintendo has ever had. The company didn't totally change the formula this time. Instead, Link has some significant new powers that make the game feel fresh and new despite its similarities to the last Zelda game.
Nathan Ingraham05.11.2023
The Ayaneo Air Plus is the next would-be Steam Deck killer
Ayaneo is fast becomeing a fan favorite in the handheld PC gaming world, but its Steam Deck rivals come at a premium.
James Trew05.09.2023
Nacon’s MG-X Pro smartphone gamepad is comfortable but a little too basic
Nacon has introduced two mobile controllers, including, most recently, an iPhone-compatible model that lands in the middle of smartphone gamepad pricing. It’s cheaper than Backbone and Razer’s smartphone controllers, but unfortunately, Nacon made some sacrifices to get to that price.
Mat Smith05.08.2023
'Redfall' review: Good enough for Game Pass
Redfall is not fit for public consumption. Arkane Austin’s vampire-infused world is unpolished, underpopulated and littered with glitches.
Jessica Conditt05.02.2023
7810078100Razer Blade 16 review: A miraculous display in a laptop you can probably skip
The Razer Blade 16 is one of the most unique laptops we’ve ever seen – I just wish I could recommend it as easily as the Blade 15.
Devindra Hardawar04.28.2023