Gaming

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids is an expansion that plays it safe, delivering the same basic gameplay and structure as the core title.

Resident Evil Village is a wonderfully creepy ride through multiple kinds of horror.

The Xbox Series S has a lot to offer, with gorgeous graphics and an enormous game selection. But it’s not the most future-proof gadget you can buy.

The Xbox Series X is a current and next-generation powerhouse console, and I can't wait to see what it will deliver in 2021.

Returnal is an incredible experience, which combines a replayable rogue-lite structure with heart-pounding bullet-hell gameplay.

New Pokémon Snap is a fun experience for diehard fans of the franchise, even though it can often feel monotonous.

The Mavix M7 gaming chair is perfect for larger people, since you can adjust it for maximum ergonomics and comfort. Better yet, its reasonable price makes it accessible for a wide audience.

The FlexiSpot Gaming Chair GC01 offers a decent feature set at a relatively low price, but lacks the build quality of its rivals.

Since launch, the Nintendo Switch has grown significantly, gaining more battery life, an online subscription and a handheld-only "Lite" edition.

With a wide range of fabrics and color schemes available to choose from, the Secretlab Omega gaming chair boasts an incredibly comfortable design that you’re bound to love.

The Razer Iskur provides a lot of back support, along with an inventive lumbar apparatus. But it’s pretty expensive, and its aesthetics won’t please everyone.

The AndaSeat T-Pro 2 is an excellent pick for both gamers and at-home workers alike. Its large size does mean it won’t fit everyone, though.

The Alienware Aurora R10 offers blisteringly fast performance and easy upgradability, within an attractive, unique design.

The ViewSonic Elite XG270QC provides QHD resolution, vibrant colors and a tasteful curve — if your desk is big enough.

Alienware toes the line between TV and monitor.

The Acer XFA delivers good 1080p performance and a versatile physical structure for less than $200.

The Razer Orochi V2’s lightweight design, long-lasting battery life and ultra-low latency make it the perfect choice for gamers who value portability and minimalism.

MLB The Show 21 is still the best baseball game available by far. But don’t buy it expecting a substantial next-gen showcase.

Nier Replicant deserves praise for its clever characters and unorthodox setting, even if the gameplay and level design can get repetitive by the end.

The Nintendo Switch Lite takes an already impressive console and makes it cheaper at the expense of some veratility.

The Dell 24 Gaming Monitor S2421HGF works fine for full HD games, but the colors and interface leave a lot to be desired.

Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is a masterwork in video-game storytelling that will engross you from start to finish. Only persistent technical issues hold it back.

The Corsair Sabre RGB Pro is one of the lightest gaming mice on the market, but offers a comfortable, full-size grip and lots of lighting options.

The Corsair K70 RGB TKL Champion Series is a fantastic tenkeyless gaming keyboard, particularly if you play in the competitive scene.

Outriders is a new looter-shooter with impressive gunplay, and a story to match. Its always-online requirement is a major letdown, however.

It Takes Two is a remarkable puzzle-platformer that constantly surprises and delights, as long as you've got a co-op partner.

The Corsair K55 RGB Pro XT combines the features of a mechanical gaming keyboard with the affordability of a membrane model, albeit imperfectly.

The PS4 Pro offers 4K gaming and streaming, gorgeous HDR effects and a healthy game library with VR support.

The Corsair K65 RGB Mini has incredible key switches and an impressively small profile, but a few strange design decisions hamper the peripheral.