Gaming

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes expertly blends hack-and-slash chaos with measured strategic battles.

The iBuyPower Y60 is an eye-catching gaming PC that plays games well while showcasing what's inside to full effect.

The Razer Kishi V2 has several key improvements over its predecessor

TMNT: Shredder's Revenge is one of the best beat 'em up games you can play. It's effectively the sequel to Turtles in Time that was never released -- until now.

The Quarry is a thrilling horror experience blunted by a rushed conclusion

The HyperX Cloud Mix Buds sound good, particularly for gaming, but the fit is imperfect and the tech issues are hard to ignore.

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.

Diablo Immortal has solid core gameplay, dragged down by incessant and confusing free-to-play nonsense.

The Acer Predator XB323QK is a great 32-inch 4K gaming monitor that also supports Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. If you can afford it, this 144Hz display is well-suited for work and play.

The Corsair HS65 Surround gaming headset provides a pleasant soundscape and a comfortable fit, but PC gamers will get some useful features that console gamers won’t.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is an impressive evolution of the company’s signature gaming headset, although it’s not as user-friendly as it could be.

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.

Vampire: The Masquerade — Swansong is a narrative, investigative RPG. While the writing and quest design are strong, the visuals leave much to be desired.

The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max for Xbox delivers great sound and excellent compatibility, but with a few major caveats.

The SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless tries to combine a honeycomb design with MMO gaming mouse functionality, but doesn’t quite succeed at either.

Halo Infinite is a fresh new take on the franchise, and manages to bring everything together into a game that is innovative, familiar, and a lot of fun to play.

Nintendo Switch Sports sticks wisely to the winning Wii Sports formula, while adding a slick online multiplayer mode.

The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless gaming headset promises — and delivers — hundreds of hours of battery life, as well as good sound and a comfortable fit.

The Razer Huntsman Mini Analog is a solid upgrade for an ambitious keyboard, but its small chassis and high price won’t be to everyone’s taste.

Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers brings a daring and unusual JRPG back into the spotlight, but doesn’t smooth over many of its rough patches.

With tried-and-true farming gameplay and a beautiful art style, Rune Factory 5 is a satisfying experience with some significant performance issues.

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga won’t win over any haters, but it has enough extras to make the classic formula more interesting.

A cute and whimsical adventure with the pink puffball

The Roccat Kone XP has a clever design and excellent performance, but a high price and so-so software hold it back.

The Corsair K70 RGB Pro is a worthy follow-up to its best-in-class predecessor. If you’re in the market for a wired mechanical gaming keyboard, this is the one to get.

The Corsair One i300 is a gaming PC with a striking design and plenty of powerful components. Expect to pay a premium for the experience, though.

Ghostwire: Tokyo offers a varied arsenal of paranormal powers, and a well-realized deception of the Japanese capital. However, it does fall into some familiar open-world grooves.

Triangle Strategy has a well-written, compelling storyline, incredible gameplay, and nostalgic 2D-3D design that make it a winner despite slow progression through the game and often irritating UI.

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

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is an incredibly fun game, filled with bombastic combat, which also expands on the existing lore of the original Final Fantasy.