Gaming Reviews
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9110091100Analogue Duo review: A second chance for an underappreciated console
Analogue's most expensive console in years and its first system with a CD-ROM drive is the ultimate ode to a forgotten gem. It's not quite perfect, but it's a great addition to any serious game collector's arsenal.
8910089100ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) review: Not just for gamers
Like its smaller sibling, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 combines a great display with a super sleek build but with better connectivity and even longer battery life.
9110091100ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) review : This is the 14-inch gaming laptop to beat
For anyone who wants strong performance in a portable design, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is both pound for pound and dollar for dollar the best choice around.
The Fallout TV series is V.A.T.S. (a very awesome TV show)
While fans of the franchise will get extra value, the Fallout TV show on Prime Video is a great watch in its own right.
Apple Vision Pro two months later: A telepresence dream
I've had the Vision Pro for two months, but it hasn't transformed the way I live.
9010090100Alienware’s 32-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor is total overkill, but in a good way
Alienware’s 32-inch 4K QD-OLED is the pinnacle of gaming monitors, featuring rich colors, deep black levels and impressive contrast. Gameplay also looks silky smooth thanks to its class-leading 240Hz refresh rate.
Unicorn Overlord is a must-play for tactics fans
Unicorn Overlord feels like a spiritual successor to games like Ogre Battle 64 and it's quickly become an instant classic for tactics fans.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth review: A whole new world
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth takes the characters and world reintroduced with Remake and does a better job at scaling it all up. Instead of one single metropolis, Midgar, this time, it’s a world tour. There’s also an expanded roster of playable characters almost doubling Remake’s total, each with a unique playstyle once again.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong is an odd, eye-catching ode to simpler times
If you don’t compare Mario vs. Donkey Kong to the plumber’s more modern adventures, you'll find some charming and fun challenges here.
7410074100Apple Vision Pro review: Beta testing the future
The Apple Vision Pro is an ambitious first step into the world of spatial computing, with the best displays and AR integration we’ve ever seen. But it’s also clearly a beta product aimed at developers.
8410084100NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super and 4080 Super review: Two faster GPUs, one better deal
NVIDIA's RTX 4070 Ti Super and 4080 Super are bother faster than the original cards, but the 4080 Super's $200 discount makes it far more compelling.
Persona 3 Reload is a surprising dose of 2000s nostalgia
With Persona 3 Reload, Atlus chose the most confusing (and influential) entry to remake. There are some big changes you may not even notice, including the most voiced scenes from any game in the Persona series. The only way you can tell this is a remake are the anachronistic gadgets, like wired headphones, MP3 players, internet cafes and desktop PCs. Is 2006 retro now?
8010080100Framework Laptop 16 review: A modular marvel, but a mediocre gaming laptop
Framework has achieved a remarkable feat by building a gaming laptop where you can replace practically every component. It’s a dream for gadget geeks, it’s just a shame it’s not a great gaming laptop.
9010090100NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super review: A 1440p powerhouse for $599
The RTX 4070 Super delivers far better 1440p and 4K performance compared to the original card, making it NVIDIA’s best value for mid-range GPUs at $599.
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered review: The roguelike No Return mode steals the show
The Last of Us Part II Remastered, a $10 upgrade for people who own the original PS4 version game, is a no-brainer for fans of the series.
Engadget's Games of the Year 2023
We’ve never tried to name the Game of the Year, but it’s become a tradition to get the whole team together to talk about our individual favorites. Here are those games.
8510085100Steam Deck LCD review (2023): Still one of the best handheld PCs
The 256GB Steam Deck LCD is a fantastic entry-level portable PC from Valve, and it's only gotten better with age. Anyone who feels left behind by the OLED model, it'll be OK.
Alan Wake II is great, but it doesn't need guns
Alan Wake II is fantastic. Remedy calls the game its "first foray into the survival horror genre'— which makes its reliance on guns perplexing.
6810068100PlayStation Portal review: A baffling handheld for no one but Sony diehards
The Portal is a handheld meant for the PlayStation 5 faithful. It can only stream games from your PS5, and your experience with it is entirely determined by your network connection.
8910089100Steam Deck OLED review: It's just better
The Steam Deck OLED is the facetuned, photoshopped, spit-shined version of Valve’s handheld, featuring an updated display, faster charging, improved antennas, better thermals and smoother haptics.
