Marshall Honorof
Marshall Honorof is a senior editor for Tom's Guide, overseeing the site's coverage of gaming hardware and software. He comes from a science writing background, having studied paleomammalogy, biological anthropology, and the history of science and technology.
After earning a B.A. in Writing Seminars from Johns Hopkins University, Marshall started his journalism career at The Escapist as a news writer and game reviewer. Since then, he has covered a variety of topics for Tom’s Guide, including security, streaming and productivity.
Over the past decade, Marshall has helped establish Tom’s Guide as a top destination for gaming hardware reviews. After launching the site’s very first buying guide, which was about gaming mice, he branched off into keyboards, headsets, monitors, desktops, laptops and gaming consoles. So far, he has covered the launch of the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, as well as the flagship games for each system.
Marshall is also a veteran of tech industry trade shows, having covered CES, E3, IFA, GDC, NYCC, PAX East, PAX West, SXSW and a variety of smaller events.
After hours, you can find him practicing taekwondo or doing deep dives on classic sci-fi. When he’s not reviewing games for work, he prefers to play RPGs and strategy titles.
Latest articles by Marshall Honorof
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GTA6 could feature a female protagonist — but don't expect it soon
By Marshall Honorof last updated
A new report suggests that Grand Theft Auto 6 could have a playable female character — the first one in decades. But the game itself probably won’t be out until at least 2024.
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No, Microsoft won't be raising the price of the Xbox Series X
By Marshall Honorof last updated
In a recent interview, Xbox head Phil Spencer stated that the Xbox Series X won’t get a price hike right now, but things could always change in the future.
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Nvidia CEO justifies GeForce RTX 40-series price hike with Moore’s Law
By Marshall Honorof published
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 40-series GPU lineup will be considerably more expensive than the 30-series, but Nvidia’s CEO assures buyers that the blame lies with Moore’s Law.
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Iron Man game coming from Star Wars developers — what we know so far
By Marshall Honorof published
Iron Man will soon star in an original video game from Electronic Arts and Motive Studios. Previously, Motive has worked on some high-profile Star Wars games.
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The PS5 price hike is part of a worrying trend
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Sony and Facebook have jacked prices on the PS5 and the Meta Quest 2, respectively, and everyday consumers have to deal with the fallout.
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Elden Ring: Where to go after Queen Rennala
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Since Elden Ring doesn’t tell you exactly where to go after you defeat Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, here are a few places you can try.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 is officially in development (finally)
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Rockstar has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 is in development, but we’ll have to wait until later this year to learn anything more substantive.
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Corsair Voyager a1600 review
By Marshall Honorof published
The Corsair Voyager a1600 represents the company’s first attempt at a gaming laptop. The system has some potential, but it costs far too much money for the level of performance it offers.
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Final Fantasy IV shows how tedious modern JRPGs have become
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Final Fantasy IV pioneered the formula for modern JRPGs, and even after all this time, it could show the newcomers a thing or two about pacing and storytelling.
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Final Fantasy XVI producer teases new trailer for October and release window
By Marshall Honorof published
Final Fantasy XVI didn’t make an appearance at the Tokyo Game Show, but its producer revealed some information about a new trailer and when we can expect a narrower release window.
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Overwatch 2 — 2 hours of gameplay footage doesn’t answer biggest question
By Marshall Honorof last updated
A recent livestream revealed a lot about Overwatch 2, including a big change to team sizes. But we still have no idea when the game will come out.
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Nintendo Switch 2 reportedly not happening this year — here's why
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Nintendo apparently has no plans to release a new Switch this fiscal year
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom deserves a more powerful console
By Marshall Honorof published
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom looks like an ambitious follow-up to Breath of the Wild — and we wonder how well the Switch hardware will support it.
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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion confirmed for 2023 — with more Keanu Reeves
By Marshall Honorof last updated
CD Projekt Red has confirmed the Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion, which will bring back Keanu Reeves’ Johnny Silverhand character, and launch in 2023.
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Logitech G333 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Logitech G333 demonstrates that gaming earbuds can be functional, stylish and affordable — although not necessarily that comfortable.
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Logitech Black Friday deals — gaming mice, keyboards and headsets
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Logitech's Black Friday deals this year include a $40 gaming mouse, as well as discounted keyboards and headsets.
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Logitech G435 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Logitech G435 has a flimsy build and middling sound quality, but the price is more than fair, and it's compatible with a wide variety of systems.
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Logitech G413 SE review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Logitech G413 SE is one of Logitech’s weaker gaming keyboards, but the reasonable price makes it worth at least your passing consideration.
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Logitech Lift review: A vertical mouse worth owning
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Logitech Lift is smaller and lighter than Logitech’s previous vertical mouse, although the design is still an acquired taste.
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How to play the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II multiplayer beta
By Marshall Honorof published
If you want to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II a few months early, you can participate in the open beta, which will take place in four different sessions throughout September.
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PSVR2 see-through mode just revealed ahead of launch
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The PlayStation VR2's new features include a see-through mode to help players navigate their real-world spaces, a broadcast mode and a neat cinematic mode.
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PSVR 2 hands-on roundup: The good and the bad so far
By Marshall Honorof published
The PSVR 2 seems to have excellent controllers, but a lot about the device is still a mystery
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Nintendo Direct September 2022: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, GoldenEye, Pikmin 4 and more
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Nintendo Direct for September 2022 ran for about 40 minutes, and focused primarily on “Nintendo Switch games launching this winter”
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Assassin's Creed Mirage will be the next game in the series
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Assassin's Creed Mirage will be the next game in Ubisoft's long-running franchise, and we'll hear more about it on September 10.
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Like Xenoblade Chronicles 3? Here's the 11 best JRPGs on Nintendo Switch
By Marshall Honorof last updated
When you’re in the mood for a long anime-style adventure, pick up one of the best JRPGs on Nintendo Switch. The Switch plays host to Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, Fire Emblem, Tales and more.