Gaming

In Sound Mind gives you the creeps and takes you through a compelling and emotional story. It’s let down by a raft of unnecessary and halfhearted mechanics.

Scorn is an effective horror/adventure game, although the intense body horror may scare away squeamish players.

Live A Live deserves a lot of credit for its unusual structure and impressive variety of stories. But the battle system is a little rote, and some vignettes are much more interesting than others.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 delivers some of the best competitive multiplayer on current hardware

God of War Ragnarök ends the latest Kratos saga in glorious fashion. Our full review details why it's one of the best games you can play.

The Corsair K100 Air Wireless represents the company’s first full-size wireless mechanical gaming keyboard, and it’s mostly a pleasure to use.

The Astro A30 gaming headset provides a comfortable fit and a high-quality soundscape. However, it has a steep learning curve and a complex set of controls.

A Plague Tale: Requiem is an engrossing tale about a pair of siblings trying to survive the horrors of war, and hordes of hungry plague rats.

Bayonetta 3 is an ambitious and refined action game, let down by aging hardware

Persona 5 Royal is now available on the Nintendo Switch, but for the best graphics, you will want to play the game on a next-gen console

Gotham Knights is far from revolutionary, but fighting crime in its visually impressive open world is still enjoyable. But you'll have to tolerate performance that is anything but next-gen.

Our Xbox Series X review tells you why it's the ultimate Xbox you really should go out and buy.

Grounded is an unusual take on the survival/crafting genre, with a clever premise and a decent sense of style. Tedious gameplay drags the experience down, though.

Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope is a worthy sequel to one of the most bizarre games on Nintendo Switch.

Splitgate, a free-to-play Halo-meets-Portal arena shooter, reminds me of the good old days of first-person shooter games. It’s a fun, tactical experience with a high skill ceiling.

Outer Wilds is an indie space exploration game, with a fascinating and deadly mystery to unravel at the heart of the universe. The experience is both addicting and charming.

Biomutant's current-gen release boosts its visual presentation and technical performance, but the new coat of polish doesn't do much to elevate the title's average gameplay.

FIFA 23 brings some great gameplay changes, but the sins of its predecessors still drag the game down.

Overwatch 2 still has the same enjoyable gameplay loop and incredible character design from Blizzard’s original hero shooter. But this free-to-play update is iterative, rather than groundbreaking.

The Nintendo Switch OLED sports a gorgeous screen, an improved kickstand and lots of storage space. It’s an easy recommendation for first-time Switch buyers — but not for current Switch owners.

Google Stadia is an impressive cloud gaming service but it's half-completed and full of inconveniences.

The PS5 is a true generational leap, offering incredibly fast load times and an innovative new controller that can change the way games feel.

Bothersome microtransactions aside, NBA 2K23 delivers a nearly flawless sports sim.

With no 5G, limited game downloads and a high price, the Logitech G Cloud could struggle to find a purpose in a crowded handheld gaming scene.

Digimon Survive is a good — and surprisingly dark — visual novel, with a mediocre turn-based battle system.

Since launch, the Nintendo Switch has grown significantly, gaining more battery life, an online subscription and two extra models.

The Razer Blade 15 (2022) provides powerful components and excellent performance — which is fitting, given the device’s premium price.

Temtem is a fun monster-catching game that offers plenty of twists on the well-worn Pokémon formula.

Splatoon 3 adds little new to an increasingly familiar formula, but the game features a plethora of enjoyable modes that cater to just about every playstyle.

The Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro is one of the lightest wireless gaming mice on the market, which comes with a unique set of benefits and drawbacks.