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The Best Game Controller for Every Kind of Player
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The Best Game Controller for Every Kind of Player

A great gamepad instantly levels up your play. These are our top picks for Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
Brad Bourque
This Premium Gaming Headset Is $80 Off on Amazon
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This Premium Gaming Headset Is $80 Off on Amazon

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At World's End

The Comedy Club at the End of the Metaverse

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Gamers’ Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True

Gamers’ Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True

From the global RAM shortage driving up console prices to job loss in the industry, gaming is shaping up to be one of the AI boom's biggest casualties.
Helen Vogelsong-Donahue
The Avatar Game Is So Good, They Don’t Need to Make the Movies Anymore

The Avatar Game Is So Good, They Don’t Need to Make the Movies Anymore

See the new movie Avatar: Fire and Ash if you’d like. But if you really want to experience the big blue world of Pandora, the video game is where it’s at.
Boone Ashworth
Horses, the Most Controversial Game of the Year, Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype

Horses, the Most Controversial Game of the Year, Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype

First it was banned. Then its sales blew up. But Horses fails to meet the lofty goals of its own ideas.
Megan Farokhmanesh
He Hunted Alleged Groomers on Roblox. Then the Company Banned Him

He Hunted Alleged Groomers on Roblox. Then the Company Banned Him

YouTuber “Schlep" built a huge following tracking down alleged child predators on Roblox before being kicked off. The platform is facing multiple lawsuits over child safety.
David Gilbert

Gear & Tips

The Best Cozy Games and Accessories for Long, Cold Nights

The Best Cozy Games and Accessories for Long, Cold Nights

Forget stressful leaderboards and time-sensitive missions. These games let you play at your own pace. We’ve also included some great cozy gaming extras.
Louryn Strampe
The Best Gaming Headsets for Every System

The Best Gaming Headsets for Every System

Lend depth and drama to your gameplay with the right gaming headset for any console or device.
Brad Bourque and Eric Ravenscraft
Just Got a Meta Quest Headset? These Are Our Favorite Games

Just Got a Meta Quest Headset? These Are Our Favorite Games 

Dipping your toes into virtual reality? From shooters to woodsy adventures, these are our favorites to play by yourself or with friends.
Brad Bourque and Eric Ravenscraft
The Best Keyboards for Work and Play

The Best Keyboards for Work and Play

Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top keyboards for the job.
Henri Robbins

Reviews and Impressions 

Mario Kart World Races Are More Chaotic—and Better—Than Ever

Mario Kart World Races Are More Chaotic—and Better—Than Ever

Our first impression of the Switch 2 launch title is that it marks a strong start for Nintendo’s new era.
Megan Farokhmanesh
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Sets a New High for the Series

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Sets a New High for the Series

Square Enix’s latest installment in the Final Fantasy VII reboot trilogy raises the stakes with huge open-world maps, more side-quests—and of course, chocobo.
Megan Farokhmanesh
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is an Impressive Achievement in Storytelling

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is an Impressive Achievement in Storytelling

RGG’s latest Like a Dragon game trades crime melodrama for deep character development.
Josh Broadwell
This Game Console Gets the Whole Family Off the Couch

This Game Console Gets the Whole Family Off the Couch

The Nex Playground uses motion tracking to put you in the game for family fun with a side of fitness.
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