Gaming Reviews
Detailed reviews of all the latest video games, monitors, consoles, handhelds and more.
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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
7810078100Razer Blade 18 review: Overpowered and oversized
Packing new 13th-gen Intel chips and 40-series NVIDIA GPUs, the Blade 18 is Razer's biggest and most powerful gaming laptop yet. But starting at $2,900, it's also one of its most expensive, so what does all the cash really get you?
Sam Rutherford04.21.2023
‘Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo’ is a delightfully subversive visual novel
What makes visual novel Paranormasight so much fun to play through is a rich vein of subversion. The characters have plenty of delightful quirks, which reminds me of Capcom’s Phoenix Wright series, but Paranormasight feels a little smarter.
Mat Smith04.19.2023
8810088100NVIDIA RTX 4070 review: The new 1440p gaming leader
The RTX 4070 is a solid 1440p gaming GPU that can handle ray tracing like a champ (with some 4K chops in a pinch).
Devindra Hardawar04.12.2023
‘Super Mario Bros. Movie' review: A fun but safe Mushroom Kingdom romp
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a great kids film, but it's afraid to take any major creative risks.
Devindra Hardawar04.07.2023
8610086100ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (2023) review: Big performance with a brilliant display
With ASUS' 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16, you get an updated generation of CPUs and GPUs for blistering performance alongside a brilliant new Mini LED display.
Sam Rutherford03.28.2023
5910059100Acer Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition review: Glasses-free 3D is just pointless
While Acer's Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition has cool glasses-free 3D tech, it’s not supported by enough games to justify its $3,500 price.
Devindra Hardawar03.28.2023
'Resident Evil 4' review: A half-step backward for Capcom remakes
The Resident Evil 4 remake starts out strong, but as the game grows in complexity, it becomes clumsy. In comparison to the recent RE2 and RE3 remakes, RE4 feels unfinished, or at least un-finessed.
Jessica Conditt03.17.2023
Razer Edge review: A new breed of gaming handheld
For those looking for a dedicated device for playing games from the cloud, the Razer Edge offers an interesting twist on the traditional gaming handheld.
Sam Rutherford03.04.2023
8410084100PlayStation VR2 review: A great headset that should be cheaper
The PSVR2 is a massive step forward from the original PSVR, thanks to its high-resolution screens and innovative features like headset haptics. But its high price and potentially limited library limits its appeal to diehard VR fanatics.
Devindra Hardawar02.16.2023