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Amazon PS5 restock sold out — where to find inventory next

By Rory Mellon published 11 August 22

Amazon has confirmed it will be holding a PS5 restock today — but you'll need to register for an invitation ahead of time.

Amazon opens invite-only PS5 restock registration — how to sign up

By Louis Ramirez published 11 August 22

The next Amazon PS5 restock will require an invite. Here's how to sign up.

PS5 restock update: Track on Twitter, Target, Walmart and more

By Louis Ramirez, Rory Mellon published 11 August 22

The latest PS5 restock updates Twitter, Walmart, Target, Best Buy and other retailers.

Best Nintendo Switch games for 2022

By Richard Priday published 11 August 22

Here are the top Switch games to play right now, from classics like Mario and Zelda to the more unusual and interesting.

Microsoft will let you stream non-Game Pass titles — but not yet

By Marshall Honorof published 11 August 22

Microsoft won’t let you stream Xbox games from your own library just yet, but the feature still seems to be in the works, as the company promised.

Xbox Series X restock update: Track on Twitter, GameStop, Best Buy and more

By Louis Ramirez, Rory Mellon published 11 August 22

Xbox Series X restock updates for Twitter, Walmart, and other U.S. retailers.

There was nearly a Breaking Bad video game

By Marshall Honorof published 11 August 22

Vince Gilligan and the Breaking Bad team put a lot of time and effort into pitching a video game based on the hit TV series, but nothing materialized — for now.

Daily Quordle #199 — answers and hints for Thursday, August 11

By Marc McLaren published 11 August 22

Find out what today's Quordle answers are and see the solutions to previous games.

Today's Wordle answer and hints — solution #418, Thursday, August 11

By Marc McLaren published 11 August 22

Find out what today's Wordle answer is and get some hints for it, plus see the solutions to previous games.

Nacon RIG Revolution X Pro Controller review

By Alex Wawro published 10 August 22

The Nacon RIG Revolution X is a solid upgrade over the standard Xbox gamepad

Splatoon 3 ups the ante with new levels, battle modes and even a card game

By Anthony Spadafora published 10 August 22

Splatoon 3 builds on past games in the series while keeping what made the original squid game great.

Best gaming routers of 2022

By Anthony Spadafora published 10 August 22

The best gaming routers provide the throughput and low latency required for even the most intense gaming sessions.

The best Apple TV apps and games in 2022

By Don Reisinger published 10 August 22

These are the best Apple TV apps, from streaming services and games to fitness and kids apps

The best VR games in 2022

By Richard Priday published 10 August 22

From PSVR to Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, here are the best virtual reality games to play right now.

I just found my favorite Steam Deck game — Marvel’s Spider-Man

By Tony Polanco published 10 August 22

Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is amazing on PC, but I love playing it on Steam Deck even more. It's spectacular experience.

Heardle displayed on a phone with earbuds next to it

Today's Heardle answer — Wednesday, August 10, #167

By Millie Davis-Williams published 10 August 22

Find out what today's Heardle answer is and see the solutions to previous games.

Alienware Aurora R13 on desk since its our pick for best gaming pc overall

The best gaming PCs in 2022

By Marshall Honorof, Alex Wawro published 9 August 22

The best gaming PCs for every budget are here, including console-sized PCs and high-end rigs that are VR ready.

Vertagear PL1000 in front of marble wall

Vertagear PL1000 review

By Jordan Palmer published 9 August 22

The Vertagear PL1000 is an excellent entry-level gaming chair

Best cheap laptop deals in August 2022

By Louis Ramirez, Rory Mellon published 9 August 22

The best cheap laptop deals of 2022 are here and we're rounding up today's best deals.

Best parental control apps: Dark-haired boy of about 5 using smartphone while sitting on sofa.

The best parental control apps for Android and iPhone 2022

By Anthony Spadafora published 9 August 22

These are the best parental control apps for managing apps, filtering websites and logging activities on mobile devices.

Asus TUF Dash 15 gaming laptop with a Tom's Guide deal tag

Asus TUF gaming laptop with RTX 3060 just hit lowest price ever at Amazon

By Rory Mellon published 9 August 22

Amazon just beat one of the best Prime Day deals as this Asus TUF gaming laptop drops even further to its lowest ever price.

Netflix’s games are being played by less than 1% of subscribers

By Rory Mellon published 9 August 22

Netflix has ambitious plans for its games portfolio — but the streamer needs to draw stronger interest from its subscribers.

The Steam Deck in Desktop Mode with desktop peripherals plugged in

How to enable Desktop Mode on the Steam Deck

By Peter Wolinski published 9 August 22

The Steam Deck features a traditional desktop PC mode which is easy to get to and can open up a range of features and capabilities. Here's how.

A Red Dead Redemption 2 screenshot, one of the best Xbox One games

The best Xbox One games in 2022

By Roland Moore-Colyer, Michael Andronico published 8 August 22

The best Xbox One games are also available on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.

The best Oculus Quest 2 games for 2022

By Roland Moore-Colyer, Hunter Fenollol published 8 August 22

Our picks for the best Oculus Quest 2 games offer one-of-a kind virtual reality experiences with high replay value.

How to format an SD card on the Steam Deck

By Tony Polanco published 8 August 22

Formatting an SD card for Steam Deck is a straightforward process — here's how to do it.

Best GPS tracker for kids in 2022

By Philip Michaels published 7 August 22

Our pick for the best GPS tracker for kids can help pinpoint a lost child’s location.

It’s official — you can now use your Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons with Steam

By Alan Martin published 7 August 22

Valve finally offers official Steam support for Nintendo’s Joy-Cons, which can be used as single mini pads or as a matched pair.

The characters of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 in a battle

Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Meet the main characters

By Anthony Spadafora published 7 August 22

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has a large cast of interesting characters, and this time around, they’re all fully playable.

Fall Guys' loading screen on a Switch that's on top of luggage at an airport

I fell in love with Fall Guys again — and I'm almost ashamed of why

By Henry T. Casey published 7 August 22

Here's how Fall Guys pulled one of our editors back into its clutches.

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