Marshall Honorof is a senior editor for Tom's Guide, overseeing the site's coverage of gaming hardware and software. He comes from a science writing background, having studied paleomammalogy, biological anthropology, and the history of science and technology.
After earning a B.A. in Writing Seminars from Johns Hopkins University, Marshall started his journalism career at The Escapist as a news writer and game reviewer. Since then, he has covered a variety of topics for Tom’s Guide, including security, streaming and productivity.
Over the past decade, Marshall has helped establish Tom’s Guide as a top destination for gaming hardware reviews. After launching the site’s very first buying guide, which was about gaming mice, he branched off into keyboards, headsets, monitors, desktops, laptops and gaming consoles. So far, he has covered the launch of the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, as well as the flagship games for each system.
Marshall is also a veteran of tech industry trade shows, having covered CES, E3, IFA, GDC, NYCC, PAX East, PAX West, SXSW and a variety of smaller events.
After hours, you can find him practicing taekwondo or doing deep dives on classic sci-fi. When he’s not reviewing games for work, he prefers to play RPGs and strategy titles.
Latest articles by Marshall Honorof

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Assassin's Creed Mirage will be the next game in Ubisoft's long-running franchise, and we'll hear more about it on September 10.

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When you’re in the mood for a long anime-style adventure, pick up one of the best JRPGs on Nintendo Switch. The Switch plays host to Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, Fire Emblem, Tales and more.

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will debut “next winter,” and feature some fan-favorite characters

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Final Fantasy XIV is an excellent MMORPG, and the free trial lets you experience a huge chunk of it with few restrictions.

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PS5 users can now download a new software update, which introduces 1440p resolution. The feature won’t work with the system’s variable refresh rate, however.

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After playing Assassin's Creed: The Siege of Paris, I may be ready to put down the series for good.

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Halo Infinite won't have a split-screen co-op mode, unlike its predecessors. However, you'll be able to play the campaign with friends online, starting on November 8.

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Assassin’s Creed Mirage could represent a return to form for Ubisoft’s long-running series, if it’s willing to embrace stealthier gameplay, more grounded stories and a smaller explorable world.

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Halo Infinite Season 2 is one of the most substantial additions to the game so far, with a new Battle Pass, story-driven multiplayer events and plenty of fixes.

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Microsoft has revealed pricing, availability and functionality details for the Xbox Game Pass Friends and Family plan. Right now, though, you have to live in either Colombia or Ireland to use it.

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With new entries in beloved series such as Overwatch, Bayonetta, Call of Duty, God of War and Pokémon, plus a handful of original titles, 2022 should have a robust fall gaming release schedule.

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Microsoft has committed to adding beloved Activision Blizzard franchises to Xbox Game Pass, including Call of Duty, Overwatch and Diablo. But Call of Duty will retain parity across all platforms.

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Xbox Game Pass subscribers will soon be able to stream hundreds of games directly to Samsung Smart TVs, and the technology looks impressive so far.

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Facebook has no excuse to plead poverty over the Meta Quest 2

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While the PS5 just underwent a substantial price hike all around the world, Microsoft and Nintendo have no plans to follow suit with the Xbox Series X/S and the Switch.

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I used the Logitech Lift for a week, and learned that while vertical mice have their pros and cons, they aren’t for everyone.

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The Nintendo Switch will soon get 15 classic N64 games. But when it comes to NES, SNES and Game Boy titles, Nintendo’s handheld hybrid has a long way to go.

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The Nintendo Switch has delighted, and frustrated, gamers for five whole years. The Tom’s Guide staff discusses what we love about the handheld hybrid, and what still needs work.

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The PlayStation Vita never really took off for Sony, which is a shame, considering the system’s excellent game library, intuitive interface, gorgeous screen and long battery life.

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Microsoft’s latest version of the Game Development Kit frees up hundreds of megabytes of memory for games on the Xbox Series S, which could lead to improved graphics and performance in the future.

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Xbox’s Gamescom 2022 presentation covered more than a dozen exciting games

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Splatoon 3 has something to offer new fans, with its intuitive gameplay and colorful design, as well as returning fans, with a handful of substantial new modes.

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While the Acer Nitro XV282K is pretty pricey, it’s nevertheless a solid gaming monitor with robust picture options — depending on which presets you use.
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