Russell Holly
Russell is a tech nerd who chases the best of everything, from phones to game consoles to laptops and everything glowing or beeping. He's the Managing Editor of gaming content for Mobile Nations and can be found contributing to all of the Mobile Nations sites. Reach out on Twitter!
Latest articles by Russell Holly
Ori and the Will of the Wisps gets a launch date, new trailer at E3 2019
By Russell Holly last updated
Bigger baddies, faster action, and way more powers are teased in the latest trailer for Ori.
Oculus Rift S hands on: A modest but critical update
By Russell Holly last updated
Oculus surprised everyone with an update to it’s PC-based VR headset, and it’s exactly as good as you’d expect.
Vacation Simulator review: Nearly endless wonder
By Russell Holly published
The sequel to Job Simulator is here, and it's an improvement in every possible way.
Our 8 favorite ID@Xbox games at GDC 2019
By Carli Velocci, Russell Holly last updated
There are few collections of cool experiences quite like the ID@Xbox program, but these in particular really stood out.
The Division 2 preview: A damn near perfect sequel
By Russell Holly last updated
Ubisoft absorbed all of the feedback from Tom Clancy's The Division and turned it into one hell of a follow-up.
Everybody seems to love my Surface Go (and I do too)
By Russell Holly published
I get more questions about Surface Go than any other computer I have ever used, and more than a few of those people ended up buying their own shortly after using mine.
Dell Mobile Connect will bring your phone into VR
By Russell Holly last updated
Dell has big plans for it's Mobile Connect tech, and this early demo was super cool.
HTC Vive Pro Eye VR headset hands-on: A little innovation goes a long way
By Russell Holly published
The addition of eye-tracking tech takes an already excellent headset and really cranks the experience up a notch.
'Mad Box' is an upcoming (and totally not vaporware) gaming console
By Russell Holly published
Apparently, the 'Mad Box' is coming, and it's everything you ever wanted in a game console. You know, as soon as the details get sorted.
PlayStation 4 Pro vs Xbox One X: Which should you buy this holiday season?
By Russell Holly last updated
Sony and Microsoft have been console rivals for a generation, and now the fight has moved into the real, of 4K televisions.
PlayStation VR vs Oculus Rift: virtually comparable
By Russell Holly last updated
If you're looking to make the big leap into VR, there are a whole lot of options available to you. Here's how PlayStation VR stands up against the heavyweight.
iPad Pro vs. Surface Go: Which should you buy?
By Russell Holly last updated
Apple and Microsoft have been dominating this category from opposing perspectives, and choosing between the two has never been more difficult.
How to use a gaming controller with Star Trek: Bridge Crew on your PC
By Russell Holly last updated
You don't need a VR headset for Star Trek: Bridge Crew anymore, but that's just the start of the options available in the latest update.
Surface Go: The netbook, perfected
By Russell Holly last updated
Microsoft nailed the Surface Go, and it brought me back to a time when I desperately wanted something portable enough to bring with me everywhere.
Surface Laptop vs. Google PixelBook
By Russell Holly last updated
Google's latest laptop is a clear shot across Microsoft's bow, but software is still a great big question mark.
Surface Go vs. Chromebooks: Which should you buy?
By Russell Holly last updated
The target market for Microsoft's new Surface Go computer couldn't be more obvious, so we stacked it up against the Chromebooks it wants to usurp to see how that works out.
Microsoft says Cortana now has more than 141 million monthly users
By Russell Holly last updated
Cortana may not be the biggest voice assistant, but the number of people using it continues to grow at a healthy pace, according to Microsoft.
What it's like to attend Microsoft's Mixed Reality Academy
By Russell Holly last updated
I took a trip through Microsoft's efforts to educate developers on building for Mixed Reality, and it's the best thing the company could be doing to inspire more creators.
This is how the new Windows Mixed Reality controllers work
By Russell Holly last updated
Controllers that let you reach out into the "mixed reality world" are a big deal for the future.
How great would Pokémon Go be on HoloLens?
By Russell Holly last updated
It's unlikely to happen anytime soon, but Pokemon Go and Microsoft HoloLens seems like a match made in heaven.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey is so much more than its predecessors
By Russell Holly last updated
Ubisoft invited me to play through the beginning of their new epic adventure in the Assasins Creed world, and it's going to deliver something gloriously new to fans.
Busch Gardens now houses an amazing VR setup
By Russell Holly last updated
It may not look like much at first, but the initial configuration for the new Battle for Eire ride at Busch Gardens Williamsburg is amazing.
How to set up your Windows Mixed Reality playspace
By Russell Holly last updated
Windows Mixed Reality has a couple of rules for safe play. Here's how to set up that environment.
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