Gaming

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the exclusive title the PS5 has been waiting for. With finely tuned gameplay, an ambitious story and terrific production values, it's a high-water mark for the series.

The HP Omen 30L runs games beautifully, thanks to its powerful hardware and quiet cooling system. It's expensive, though, and packed with a lot of extraneous software and accessories.

The Roccat Kone Pro is a comfortable and effective gaming mouse, with particularly striking RGB lighting. It's expensive for what it does, though, and the software could be better.

The MSI Aegis RS11th couples strong performance with a chassis that'll fit your needs as they grow, at a price that's fair — if it's in your budget.

The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed is one of the best gaming keyboards on the market, combining a just-big-enough keypad with excellent functionality and a sleek design.

The MSI MEG Trident X looks great, doesn't take up much space, and runs demanding games at top settings. It's not cheap, however.

The Dell G5 5090 can handle both demanding games and productivity tasks with ease, but its specs are lackluster.

The Alienware m15 R4 (2021) looks beautiful and runs games wonderfully. Its powerful hardware makes this gaming laptop nearly future-proof.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is an impressive gaming laptop that delivers great performance and incredible battery life.

The Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT marries excellent sound quality with a stylish design and two types of wireless connectivity. It's expensive, though.

The SteelSeries Rival 5 incorporates the best features from previous SteelSeries gaming mice, with rock-solid performance and lots of colorful lighting.

The Razer Blade 15 Advanced combines a thin, lightweight design with great game performance. Just be prepared to dish out a whole lot of money.

More than just a mouthful of a title, the Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster is quite tough.

In Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Shepard and the Normandy crew are back and better than ever

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.

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.

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.