I barely use my $550 PSVR 2 — the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro will never get my money By Dave Meikleham published 8 June 23 Sony’s headset is currently gathering dust under my TV, so Apple’s hugely expensive kit has little chance of winning this VR fan over.
I upgraded my Steam Deck’s internal storage — here’s what happened By Tony Polanco published 5 June 23 My Steam Deck is now complete thanks to the Corsair MP600 Mini M.2 SSD.
Lego Star Wars never really grabbed me until this Mandalorian set arrived By Roland Moore-Colyer published 4 June 23 I used to dismiss Lego Star Wars until a new set from the Mandalorian Season 3 helped me process a breakup.
The Nintendo Switch 2 needs backwards compatibility but not in the way you think By Anthony Spadafora published 30 May 23 Besides being able to play my existing Switch games, I also want to use all the controllers I already own with the Nintendo Switch 2.
This $99 gaming gadget is keeping my PlayStation Vita 2 dreams alive By Jeff Parsons published 29 May 23 Sony has finally announced a new PlayStation handheld, but why bother with Project Q when you can get a Backbone One?
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom finally made me ditch Joy Cons By Tom Pritchard published 28 May 23 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom made me realize the Joy-Cons are past their expiry date, so I swapped them out for an Xbox controller.
PS5 offers a better gaming experience than the Xbox Series X By Roland Moore-Colyer published 28 May 23 The Xbox Series X is a killer console, but the PS5 just offers a more compete and immersive gaming experience.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom wants you to break things — and that’s why it works By Rory Mellon published 27 May 23 Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn't afraid to let players off the leash — and that's why it's quickly become a personal favorite.
Ignore the social media complainers, the PlayStation Showcase 2023 was fantastic By Rory Mellon published 25 May 23 PlayStation Showcase 2023 packed tons of games for PS5 and PSVR 2 — but that still wasn't enough for some gamers.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom made me realize that physics are more important than graphics By Anthony Spadafora published 21 May 23 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is running on aging hardware but its physics engine makes it feel more real than games with better graphics.
3 things I wish I knew before starting The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom By Alyse Stanley published 20 May 23 The Breath of the Wild sequel is here. Here's what to know before diving in.
If Microsoft puts ads in Game Pass it’s game over for my Xbox Series X love By Roland Moore-Colyer published 19 May 23 Microsoft could put adverts in Game Pass but that would kill my Xbox Series Xpassion.
I’m on a quest to find the perfect pro controller but there’s one killer feature many are missing By Anthony Spadafora published 13 May 23 Pro controllers with remappable back buttons and mechanical face buttons make playing your favorite games easier as well as more enjoyable.
Why I’m playing The Force Unleashed instead of Tears of the Kingdom By Tom Pritchard published 13 May 23 The latest entry in The Legend of Zelda canon is going to have to wait. So I'm diving back into The Force Unleashed.
The best PS5 game you've probably never played is free on PlayStation Plus right now By Rory Mellon published 8 May 23 Playing Chivalry 2 is some of the most fun I've had on my PS5 to date — and this epic online game is currently free on PlayStation Plus.
I quit KOTOR three times but it’s now my favorite Star Wars game By Rory Mellon published 6 May 23 For years I've tried and failed to see the appeal of KOTOR — but thanks to its Nintendo Switch port I've finally seen the light.
If Starfield isn’t a hit, I think it could be game over for Xbox Series X By Roland Moore-Colyer published 5 May 23 Xbox's future success could all be on Starfield’s shoulders — if it has a launch like Redfall, then PS5 could kill the Xbox Series X.
Star Wars Jedi Survivor is the best video game sequel since Uncharted 2 By Rory Mellon published 5 May 23 Star Wars Jedi Survivor is a remarkable sequel that improves upon almost every aspect of its already-excellent predecessor — but technical issues blight the experience.
The lack of Star Wars video games since Disney took over is a tragedy By Tom Pritchard published 4 May 23 There haven't been enough Star Wars video games, and the future looks even bleaker.
I love the PSVR 2 but Sony needs to give me a reason to use it By Rory Mellon published 30 April 23 PSVR 2 is a fantastic virtual-reality headset but Sony has been surprisingly quiet about its future, leading me to wonder what's next.
This GTA-style game is brilliant on the Steam Deck By Alan Martin published 29 April 23 Rustler is a Steam Deck gem for those who miss retro top-down Grand Theft Auto.
The Asus ROG Ally looks great — but I have 2 big concerns By Tony Polanco last updated 27 April 23 The Asus ROG Ally seems like the next great gaming handheld but I still have some concerns about it.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom shows it’s time for a Nintendo Switch 2 By Roland Moore-Colyer published 27 April 23 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom should be the swansong for the Switch before making way for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores is DLC done right By Tony Polanco published 24 April 23 Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores is an excellent follow-up to the main game and makes a strong case for similar DLC for PS5 exclusives.
My favorite PS5 game of the year is free on PlayStation Plus — play it right now By Andy Sansom published 24 April 23 One of April's free monthly PS Plus games is my favorite new release of 2023. Meet Your Maker is an exercise in creative cruelty.
I just found my favorite PC gaming controller — there's just one problem By Dave Meikleham published 23 April 23 Sony’s premium gamepad works well with many PC games, though having to charge it every five hours or so is a real pain.
I just played Cyberpunk 2077 on my iPad Pro — and the results match a powerful gaming PC By Dave Meikleham last updated 20 April 23 Thanks to Nvidia GeForce Now Ultimate, you can enjoy a PS5-beating experience in Cyberpunk 2077… provided your broadband connection is up to the task.
Getting the Resident Evil 4 platinum trophy terrified me — for all the wrong reasons By Dave Meikleham published 16 April 23 Unless you enjoy completing a game half a dozen times in short order, you probably shouldn’t go for the PS5 platinum trophy in Capcom’s recent survival horror remake.
I absolutely suck at EA Sports PGA Tour — but I can’t stop playing By Rory Mellon published 15 April 23 EA Sports PGA Tour has managed to hook me even though I have very little interest in golf — but be warned this is a surprisingly tough sports game.
I’m using my Peloton bike more than ever after adding a second monitor for games and movies By Anthony Spadafora last updated 14 April 23 Peloton doesn’t let you watch TV or play games while working out, but I got around this by mounting a portable monitor above the main display of my Peloton Bike Plus.
