Andrew Melcon
Andrew Melcon is a freelance writer who specializes in covering games and gaming hardware. He's tackled everything from PC game controllers to Pokémon and PUBG and his work has appeared on sites including Tom's Guide, Tom's Hardware, Laptop Mag, and more.
Latest articles by Andrew Melcon
How to stream Nintendo Switch to Twitch
By Andrew Melcon published
Want to share your gameplay with the world? Here's how to stream your Nintendo Switch games to Twitch.
How to check your hours played on Nintendo Switch
By Alan Martin , Andrew Melcon last updated
Curious how many hours you've logged on Mario and Zelda on your Switch? Here's how to find out.
How to set up your Nintendo Switch
By Andrew Melcon published
Learn how to get your Nintendo Switch set up, from its unconventional controllers to its Internet connectivity.
How to charge Nintendo Switch controllers
By Alan Martin , Andrew Melcon published
Here are the best ways to keep your Nintendo Switch controllers juiced up so that you never have to stop playing.
Call of Duty Warzone vs. Fortnite: Which battle royale is for you?
By Andrew Melcon published
Call of Duty: Warzone takes on Fortnite in the battle royale arena
PS5 and Xbox Series X teraflops: What this key spec means for you
By Andrew Melcon published
Here's what teraflops means for graphics performance, and how they'll impact PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Escape From Tarkov loot guide: How to loot and find key locations
By Andrew Melcon published
Master survival with our Escape from Tarkov loot guide
Escape from Tarkov: PC gaming's latest breakout hit, explained
By Andrew Melcon published
Here's why everyone is talking about Escape from Tarkov
The most anticipated games of 2020
By Andrew Melcon published
Here are the most anticipated games of 2020, including a few PS5 and Xbox Series X games.
Resident Evil 3 remake release date, trailer, pre-order, gameplay and more
By Andrew Melcon, Michael Andronico published
Everything we know about RE3 Remake
Steam Remote Play Together — here's how it works
By Andrew Melcon published
Steam Remote Play Together — here's how it works
RetroArch: Steam Release, Cores and Where to Download This Retro Gaming Tool
By Andrew Melcon published
Here's what you need to know about RetroArch, a popular emulation tool for retro games.
Apex Legends Season 1 Battle Pass: Cost, Rewards and More
By Andrew Melcon published
Here's everything you need to know about Apex Legends' Season 1 Battle Pass, including cost, unlocks and how long the season will run.
Apex Legends Loot Guide: Explaining Attachments, Armor and More
By Andrew Melcon published
Here are what the loot colors in Apex Legends mean, and how they apply to items such as weapons, attachments, shields and more.
Apex Legends Character Guide: Which Legend Should You Pick?
By Andrew Melcon published
Here's a guide to Apex Legends' eight playable characters, and the best team compositions to use them in.
Fortnite vs. Apex Legends: Which Battle Royale Is Right For You?
By Andrew Melcon published
Here's how Fortnite compares to Apex Legends, the latest game to dominate the battle royale shooter arena.
How to Customize Your Controls in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
By Andrew Melcon published
Wondering how to tweak your controller settings in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? Here's what you need to know.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Online Guide: 11 Things to Know
By Andrew Melcon published
From getting the best connection to finding good matches, here's everything you need to know about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's online modes.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: The Best Fighters for Beginners and Experts
By Andrew Melcon published
From Mario to Cloud, here are the best characters to use in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: How to Unlock All Characters
By Andrew Melcon published
From Bayonetta to Ridley, here are the best methods for unlocking every character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Release Date, Modes and More
By Andrew Melcon published
Here's everything you need to know about Nintendo's upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, including the game's character list, modes, stages and more.
Fortnite Battle Royale: Everything You Need to Know
By Andrew Melcon published
Here's everything you need to know about Fortnite: Battle Royale, the free-to-play online shooter taking the world by storm.
Fortnite Season 6: Latest Info on the New Map, Skins, Battle Pass
By Andrew Melcon published
Here's everything you need to know about Fortnite season 6, including changes to the battle pass, new skins, and updates to the map.
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