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Latest Reviews
"A masterpiece": Diablo IV Lord of Hatred review — Blizzard delivers in a way not seen in years: ★★★★★
REVIEW Diablo 4 "Lord of Hatred" expansion review: Hundreds of hours played, two expansions in, and mountains of painstaking improvements — I'm confident in saying Diablo 4 is now one of Blizzard's best ever games.
Forza Horizon 6 the most confident, refined, and fun entry yet
Review Playground proves once again why they're the top dog when it comes to racing games.
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 11) is an outstanding laptop, mainly thanks to Snapdragon's X2 Elite
Review The Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 11) should be a top choice for students, small business pros, and even casual Windows users who want a premium laptop starting at $1,199.
SteelSeries' Arctis Pro Omni is the perfect multiplatform gaming headset
Review The Arctis Nova Pro Omni ticks every single box for multiplatform gamers, in an option far more affordable than its Elite cousin. Finally, after almost a decade, I've replaced my battered Astro A50.
I reviewed the new dual-screen gaming laptop from ASUS
Laptops ASUS's dual-screen ROG Zephyrus Duo gaming laptop is here, and I got my hands on it early to test it out. Here's what you need to know before buying.
Testing this iBUYPOWER gaming PC proves pre-builds can be great, flaws and all
Review iBUYPOWER's RDY Trace X R01 is a great example of how great a pre-built PC can be, even with its flaws. There's no AAA game that it wouldn't be able to handle.
Vampire Crawlers (Xbox Game Pass) Review
REVIEW Poncle has done it again. Vampire Crawlers is a quirky, tactical evolution of the Survivors formula. A must-play on Xbox Game Pass.
ASUS ROG Raikiri II: build quality, input tech, and who benefits most
Review Our review of the Asus ROG Raikiri II: precise TMR sticks, crisp micro switches, and premium extras—who benefits and when it’s worth the cost.
