I’ve been testing gaming gear for years — here are the 4 best products I actually own By Marshall Honorof published 1 January 23 I've reviewed hundreds of gaming mice, keyboards and headsets for Tom's Guide, and I've incorporated my favorite ones into my PC gaming setup at home.
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope was my favorite Switch game of the year — here’s why By Marshall Honorof published 31 December 22 Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope is one of the strangest games that came out for the Nintendo Switch in 2022. It's also one of the best.
This is the first game you should play on PS5 By Tony Polanco published 25 December 22 If you just got a new PS5, this is the first game you absolutely need to play first.
The first Xbox Series X game you should buy isn't a game at all By Marshall Honorof published 25 December 22 There is no one "best" Xbox Series X game to play first. But you can try hundreds of different titles with Xbox Game Pass, then pick your favorites.
These are the PS5 settings you should change first By Tony Polanco published 25 December 22 Finally got a PS5 during the holidays? If so, you should change these video settings to get the most out of your brand-new gaming console.
Final Fantasy Dimensions 2 shows that free-to-play never, ever works By Marshall Honorof published 24 December 22 Final Fantasy Dimensions 2 demonstrates that free-to-play mechanics are antithetical to fun gameplay - even after you strip them out.
The Callisto Protocol feels old and dated — and that's exactly what I love about it By Stephen Lambrechts published 22 December 22 In defense of The Callisto Protocol — a taut, atmospheric game that knows its limitations and which doesn't outstay its welcome.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7X saved (and nearly ruined) my holiday travel By Marshall Honorof last updated 19 December 22 The SteelSeries Arctis 7X is traveling all around the country with me this holiday season, and it’s been an excellent accessory — most of the time.
Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII - Reunion is the kind of remaster we deserve By Madeline Ricchiuto published 17 December 22 Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII - Reunion is a faithful representation of the original, and a more approachable game for a modern audience.
Witcher 3 next-gen update is even better than expected — I’m shocked it’s free By Rory Mellon published 16 December 22 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's next-gen update has finally arrived — and developer CD Projekt Red has blown past my expectations.
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and XT — 2 reasons to buy 3 reasons to skip By Tony Polanco published 15 December 22 AMD released its Radeon RX 7900 XTX and Radeon RX 7900 XT graphics cards. Are they worth it? Read on to find out.
Nvidia's cruising for a bruising in 2023: Here's why By Alex Wawro published 11 December 22 The GPU market is in a good place now that the supply shortage has eased. But as GPU prices get back to normal, will Nvidia's ultra-expensive 40-series cards lose their luster in 2023?
It’s too late for a Nintendo Switch Pro — bring on the Switch 2 By Marshall Honorof published 11 December 22 The Nintendo Switch has fallen far behind its PlayStation, Xbox and PC competitors in terms of hardware. A Switch Pro upgrade would no longer be sufficient to address these issues.
I almost rage-quit The Callisto Protocol — until I changed this one setting By Rory Mellon published 10 December 22 The Callisto Protocol suffers from maddening difficulty spikes thanks to poorly designed combat encounters — here's how I evened the odds against its nightmarish foes.
The Witcher Remake will be open-world, which is good — and bad By Marshall Honorof published 4 December 22 Earlier this week, CD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher Remake will be an open-world game, unlike the original title. That could help the game feel more like The Witcher 3, for better or worse.
I’m hooked on Game of Thrones: Tale of Crows — and it’s a must-play game for your iPhone By Roland Moore-Colyer published 3 December 22 Tale of Crows is a great, engrossing Apple Arcade game for people missing Game of Thrones.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition on a Chromebook was far from legendary — but don’t blame the game By Malcolm McMillan published 3 December 22 While gaming on a mid-tier Chromebook was a bit rocky, Mass Effect Legendary Edition proves that the series is still worth jumping into after all these years.
Final Fantasy Dimensions is what mobile gaming should have been By Marshall Honorof published 29 November 22 Our gaming editor has been playing Final Fantasy Dimensions for weeks, and when he's done, he's not sure if he'll ever find a mobile game that's as good.
The Xbox Series S is the perfect secondary console — even after 2 years By Alan Martin published 27 November 22 Cheap, cute as a button and with all-you-can-eat Game Pass access, the Xbox Series S is a perfect foil to the PS5.
I finally got the PS5 Black Friday deal I've been waiting for By Tony Polanco last updated 24 November 22 I've waited for a price drop on this PS5 peripheral for nearly two years and now my patience has paid off.
Now is the best time to buy the PS5 — here’s why By Roland Moore-Colyer published 24 November 22 Today is a great day to get a PS5 — here’s why
Pentiment is the smartest game I’ve played in years By Marshall Honorof published 19 November 22 Pentiment expects its players to know a lot about medieval history, religion and science, and rewards them with a smart, satisfying adventure.
God of War Ragnarök does sidequests right By Tony Polanco published 19 November 22 God of War Ragnarök has an engaging story but you could argue that its various sidequests are even better.
God of War Ragnarök is the best PS5 game, but Sony is resting on its laurels By Rory Mellon published 14 November 22 God of War Ragnarök is a remarkable PS5 game — but it's yet another sequel from PlayStation Studios and I'm ready for something original.
PS5 vs. Xbox Series X two years later: Two radically different approaches By Marshall Honorof published 14 November 22 The PS5 and Xbox Series X have now been out for two years, and each one has developed a distinctive ecosystem: the PS5 for hardware, and the Xbox Series X for software.
Should you wait for Black Friday to buy a graphics card? By Alex Wawro published 13 November 22 Graphics card prices are lower than they have been in ages. Here's what you need to know about finding the best deal on one between now and Black Friday.
These 7 PS VR2 games have me excited about what Sony’s new VR headset can do By Malcolm McMillan published 13 November 22 These seven PS VR2 games take advantage of the new features and performance upgrades that the next-generation virtual reality gaming headset can offer, and it has me excited about the PS VR2.
I hope God of War Ragnarök is the last cross-gen PlayStation exclusive By Tony Polanco published 11 November 22 God of War Ragnarök is a fantastic game, but it's still technically a last-gen title. I hope it's the last PlayStation cross-gen exclusive.
The one thing the Xbox Series X needs to copy from the PS5 By Tom Pritchard published 10 November 22 The Xbox Series X controller is great, but playing it safe is boring. It’s time to experiment and take a leaf out of the PS5’s book.
Xbox Series X two years later — is it worth it? By Roland Moore-Colyer published 10 November 22 Xbox Series X might not have masses of exclusives, but 2023 looks promising and it's evolved into an almost-essential game console.
