I'm a tech and gaming journalist — and I've finally achieved my perfect desk setup By Tony Polanco published 26 August 23 As a journalist, podcaster, and gamer, I needed a desk setup to accommodate all my needs — and I've finally completed the ideal setup.
I played the best PC games on Steam Link for the first time — why did I wait so long!? By Dave Meikleham published 24 August 23 I can’t believe I’ve been sleeping on Valve’s streaming service for years. If you’ve got good broadband, it offers a brilliant way to play your favorite Steam games away from your PC.
I just upgraded my Nintendo Switch with these awesome (and cheap) Bluetooth speakers By Dave Meikleham published 22 August 23 Want to elevate your audio experience when playing your Nintendo Switch? Try using some Bluetooth speakers to use with the handheld gaming device in portable mode.
I just played one of the most powerful gaming PCs on earth — and it’s glorious overkill By Roland Moore-Colyer published 19 August 23 A ridiculous $4,300 desktop has reminded me how glorious PC gaming can be.
The amazing Red Dead Redemption shows there’s still life left in the Nintendo Switch By Dave Meikleham published 19 August 23 John Marston’s classic Old West open-world might just be the best looking game on Switch. This is a sensationally good handheld conversion.
I upgraded my Xbox Series X storage — here’s what happened By Rory Mellon published 19 August 23 My Xbox Series X hard drive wasn't getting the job done — here's what happened when I added a WD_Black C50 Expansion Card to my console.
I’ve used the Asus ROG Ally for 2 months — here’s what I think now By Tony Polanco last updated 16 August 23 The Asus ROG Ally delivers impressive performance and sharp visuals but it's still flawed in several ways — these are my thoughts on the handheld two months later.
I’m worried the Nintendo Switch 2 could make the same mistake as PS5 By Rory Mellon published 16 August 23 Nintendo Switch 2 seems primed to be the next must-have tech that is impossible to buy — and that could be a problem.
I use this app to completely customize my controllers on PC — here’s how it works By Anthony Spadafora last updated 14 August 23 reWASD can help you unlock your controller’s full potential on PC by letting you remap any button you want including mapping your keyboard to your controller.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a love letter to Dungeons & Dragons — and it’s all I want to play right now By Alex Wawro published 12 August 23 Baldur's Gate 3 is finally released out of Early Access, and already it's clear this is one of the best PC RPGs of the year—especially if you love D&D.
I just played the new Lords of the Fallen reboot — it finally sells me on soulslikes By Matt Cabral published 10 August 23 The Lords of the Fallen 2023 reboot makes the soulslike genre more accessible than ever but still keeps the challenge.
I own an RTX 4090 gaming PC, yet I’d rather play my Switch OLED — here’s why By Dave Meikleham last updated 8 August 23 The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 may be the most powerful consumer GPU you can buy, but lazing on the couch with Nintendo’s handheld is tough to top.
The PSVR 2 finally has a killer exclusive game — and it's the best reason to buy one By Rory Mellon published 5 August 23 After a sluggish start, the PSVR 2 finally has an exclusive worth playing — here's why Synapse is the perfect showcase for the powerful virtual reality headset.
The latest Ratchet & Clank has restored my faith in high-end PC gaming — here's why By Dave Meikleham published 3 August 23 It's been a tough year for PC gamers, but finally we have a triple-A console port we deserve.
One of the best PS4 games you never played is free on PlayStation Plus — play it right now By Rory Mellon last updated 2 August 23 This month's PlayStation Plus lineup includes Dreams — an overlooked PS4 game that lets you create your own experiences and share them with the world.
Lenovo’s Legion Go handheld has me excited — here’s why By Tony Polanco published 2 August 23 A new report claims Lenovo is developing its own gaming handheld — here's why that could be trouble for the Steam Deck.
I took my Xbox on vacation and even played it in the desert — here’s how I did it By Anthony Spadafora published 29 July 23 When paired with a portable power station and the xScreen, the Xbox Series S can truly be played from anywhere.
Just seen Oppenheimer? Here's the one game you need to play next By Dave Meikleham published 29 July 23 A classic Xbox title shares some deep themes with Christopher Nolan's brilliant new war movie.
I tried the Chicken McNugget handheld — and Tetris will never be the same again By Anthony Spadafora published 22 July 23 I finally had a chance to play Tetris on the elusive Chicken McNugget handheld gaming console and now I wish it wasn’t a China exclusive.
F1 23 is the PS5 game that finally got me into the sport By Katie Mortram published 22 July 23 F1 23 promises total immersion and a lifelike experience of driving, but does it deliver?
I won't buy the Steam Deck until it gets this one upgrade By Dave Meikleham last updated 20 July 23 There are a lot of things to like about Valve's handheld PC, but its LCD screen isn't one of them.
I made one of the best gamepads even better with this essential $12 accessory By Dave Meikleham published 19 July 23 These cheap paddles take my gaming to the next level with the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller.
This Switch accessory is the best $20 I’ve ever spent on my handheld — here’s why By Dave Meikleham last updated 18 July 23 A third-party Switch charging stand has helped solve the cable woes for our U.K. computing editor.
Ultrawide monitor support is still shockingly bad in 2023 — PC gamers deserve better By Dave Meikleham published 16 July 23 Black bars during cutscenes kill my interest in story-driven PC games. Developers should do more for owners of ultrawide displays.
GTA Online just got its most useful update in years — now I can’t stop playing it By Dave Meikleham published 15 July 23 Thanks to the introduction of more focused menus, taking on the streets of Los Santos feels less intimidating than it used to.
I’ve loved The Last of Us game for 10 years — the TV show deserves to clean up at the 2023 Emmy Awards By Dave Meikleham published 14 July 23 HBO deserves huge credit for improving upon the story of The Last of Us game. And our UK computing editor hopes that gets recognized at this year's Emmy Awards.
If you've never played Titanfall 2 now's the time — it’s crazy cheap in the Steam Sale By Roland Moore-Colyer published 8 July 23 Titanfall 2 is a stone-cold classic and a must-play now that it's a mere $4.49 on the Steam Summer Sale.
I test gaming monitors for a living — here's the 7 things I look for By Tony Polanco published 5 July 23 Shopping for a gaming monitor might not be easy, but the effort you put in is worth it. Here's what to look for.
Forget the Steam Deck — I would get this $99 accessory instead By Malcolm McMillan published 5 July 23 The Razer Kishi V2 is a great option if you already have one of the best phones and want to game on the go. At $99, it’s much cheaper than buying a Steam Deck.
My favorite Xbox 360 game is free on PlayStation Plus right now By Rory Mellon published 4 July 23 Alan Wake Remastered is an excellent port of a cult classic Xbox 360 game — and it's currently free on PlayStation Plus.
