Latest articles by Tony Polanco
It’s here! the Nintendo Switch 2 just landed at my desk — and yes, I've got photos
We've just received our Nintendo Switch 2 review unit! Here's the console and some of its accessories.
The best Windows laptops in 2025: our top picks
I review dozens of laptops of every year and I think these are the best Windows laptops on the market in every category, from ultraportables to gaming machines and everything in between.
I played Mario Kart World for 6 hours — here are 5 reasons to buy it with Switch 2 at launch
Mario Kart World is a must-own Nintendo Switch 2 game. Here are 5 reasons you need to buy it.
I’ve used the Logitech G522 for two weeks — this is why it's my new favorite gaming headset
The new Logitech G522 Lightspeed is a relatively affordable gaming headset that's equally great for gaming and work.
The best Android tablets in 2025
Our guide to the best Android tablets offers a curated list of the top iPad alternatives.
Memorial Day gaming laptop sales 2025 — here are the best 7 deals that are still available
Memorial Day weekend is here, which means its the best time to save big on some incredible gaming laptops.
I just tested the new Alienware 34 QD-OLED gaming monitor — and I'm in love
The Alienware AW3425DW is a fantastic 240Hz curved QD-OLED gaming monitor that’s a worthy successor to its equally excellent predecessor.
The MSI Claw A8 could be a game-changer for PC handhelds — 3 reasons why I’m stoked
The MSI Claw A8 will be the first handheld to utilize an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, which could make it a formidable Windows 11 machine. Here are 3 reasons to be excited.
Google's AI-powered Android XR smart glasses could be a game-changer — here's how
Google shares details during Google I/O on how Android XR with Gemini can help deliver truly "smart" smart glasses.
HP OmniBook 5 series laptops promise unbelievable battery life at a $799 starting price
The newly announced HP OmniBook 5 series could be the longest-lasting consumer laptops yet. Here's what you need to know.
PS5 Pro 6 months later — 3 things I love and 3 things I hate
The PS5 Pro has been available for six months, which means it's time to evaluate what we love and hate about Sony's mid-gen refresh console.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 makes me nostalgic for the Dreamcast
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 packs some of the finest fighting games out there — and it's also a showcase of what made the Sega Dreamcast so special
I just went hands-on with the Acer Predator Triton 14 AI — this gaming laptop was made for me
Not yet ratedThe Acer Predator Triton 14 AI is designed to be equally adept for gaming and creative work. Here is a first look at this promising laptop.
This is the most customizable PS5 and PC arcade stick I’ve tested — and I can’t get enough
The Hori Fighting Stick Alpha is a phenomenal arcade stick for fighting game enthusiasts and professional players alike. It’s one of the best peripherals of its kind.
I’ve been playing fighting games for over 30 years — here are my top 3 current favorite games (and controllers)
This is arguably the best time for fighting games since the '90s. Here are 3 of the best games available now, along with the best 3 controllers for playing them.
I just tested Doom: The Dark Ages on an RTX 5090 PC — and I’m still in shock
Doom: The Dark Ages is one of the best-optimized games out there, and it truly shines on gaming PCs with RTX 50-series GPUs. Here's how it performs on a machine packing an RTX 5090 graphics card.
Doom: The Dark Ages is a brutal thrill-ride — and it's my early pick for game of the year
Doom: The Dark Ages delivers the bloody goods, featuring the same brutal gameplay we’ve come to love, along with engaging new mechanics that make you feel more powerful than ever.
Nintendo Switch 2 — everything you need to know
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially announced. Here's everything we know about the upcoming console.
GTA 6 is my most anticipated game of 2026 — 3 reasons I can’t wait to play
The new GTA 6 preview shows off more of what we can expect when the game launches. Here are 3 reasons we're excited for Rockstar Games' upcoming open-world adventure.
I’m a lifelong fighting game player — and this is the fightpad I’ve wanted for years
The Hori Wireless Fighting Commander Octa Pro is the company’s best fighting game controller yet, thanks to its ergonomic design, flawless performance and high customizability.
GTA 6 trailer just dropped — and we just learned a lot about the main characters
Rockstar Games finally released the second trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, along with a ton of new info.
I just experienced DLSS 4 and now I can never go back — here’s why
Nvidia's DLSS 4 is one of the most powerful and transformative features of RTX 50-series PCs and laptops — here's why you should enable it.
The HP Omen Max 16 gaming laptop has made me an RTX 5090 believer — here’s why
The HP Omen Max 16 makes a strong case for RTX 50-series gaming laptops, though its steep price and hefty weight might be off-putting.
