Marshall Honorof
Marshall Honorof is a senior editor for Tom's Guide, overseeing the site's coverage of gaming hardware and software. He comes from a science writing background, having studied paleomammalogy, biological anthropology, and the history of science and technology.
After earning a B.A. in Writing Seminars from Johns Hopkins University, Marshall started his journalism career at The Escapist as a news writer and game reviewer. Since then, he has covered a variety of topics for Tom’s Guide, including security, streaming and productivity.
Over the past decade, Marshall has helped establish Tom’s Guide as a top destination for gaming hardware reviews. After launching the site’s very first buying guide, which was about gaming mice, he branched off into keyboards, headsets, monitors, desktops, laptops and gaming consoles. So far, he has covered the launch of the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, as well as the flagship games for each system.
Marshall is also a veteran of tech industry trade shows, having covered CES, E3, IFA, GDC, NYCC, PAX East, PAX West, SXSW and a variety of smaller events.
After hours, you can find him practicing taekwondo or doing deep dives on classic sci-fi. When he’s not reviewing games for work, he prefers to play RPGs and strategy titles.
Latest articles by Marshall Honorof
Here's why Age of Empires II's controller support remains Xbox exclusive
By Marshall Honorof published
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition's control implementation raises some intriguing possibilities and pitfalls for the PC-centric strategy series.
Xbox 360 to lose Assassin’s Creed, Dark Souls and Witcher downloads
By Marshall Honorof published
On February 7, Microsoft will delist dozens of Xbox 360 games, including titles from hit series such as Assassin’s Creed and Star Wars. Some will still be available on newer consoles, though.
I test gaming mice for a living — these are the best models under $50, $100 and $150
By Marshall Honorof published
Tom’s Guide has reviewed excellent gaming mice across a wide variety of prices. We’ve picked out the best budget, mid-range and premium options for dedicated PC gamers.
I test gaming gear for a living — and this is the best gaming keyboard, mouse and headset all under $150
By Marshall Honorof published
Even if you have your eye on budget PC gaming gear, you can still get an excellent mouse, keyboard and headset for less than $150.
Age of Empires IV is even better now than at launch
By Marshall Honorof published
Age of Empires IV is a rewarding game to revisit, particularly with two new free civilizations. But it’s about time for a new campaign or two.
PSA: Your vertical PS5 is (probably) safe
By Marshall Honorof published
A recent report suggested that the PS5 might break if you keep it in a vertical configuration, but the underlying information may not have been correct.
We review games for Tom's Guide — here's what we played over the break
By Marshall Honorof published
From Mario and Sonic to offbeat indie fare, the Tom's Guide crew shares the games that earned our attention — and our affection — over the holiday break.
I love my Android tablet, but wouldn't recommend buying one
By Marshall Honorof published
I've been addicted to my Android tablet for the last few weeks, but I can't think of a good reason for most people to pick one up.
The 7 best gaming laptops of CES 2023
By Marshall Honorof published
The best gaming laptops at CES 2023 include familiar models from Asus, HP and MSI, as well as some more inventive fare from Alienware and Razer.
Asus unveils two 18-inch gaming laptops at CES 2023 to challenge Acer and Dell
By Marshall Honorof last updated
With the Asus ROG Strix G18 and the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18, Asus has joined the ranks of major manufacturers offering 18-inch laptops at CES 2023.
CES 2023: Acer Predator Helios 18 is company's first-ever 18-inch gaming laptop
By Marshall Honorof published
At CES 2023, Acer will show off the Acer Predator Helios 18: an 18-inch gaming laptop, powered by the latest Nvidia GPUs and Intel CPUs.
11 most anticipated games of 2023
By Marshall Honorof published
We've rounded up the most anticipated games of 2023, from Hogwarts Legacy and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to Final Fantasy XVI and beyond.
I’ve been testing gaming gear for years — here are the 4 best products I actually own
By Marshall Honorof published
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
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.
The first Xbox Series X game you should buy isn't a game at all
By Marshall Honorof published
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.
Final Fantasy Dimensions 2 shows that free-to-play never, ever works
By Marshall Honorof published
Final Fantasy Dimensions 2 demonstrates that free-to-play mechanics are antithetical to fun gameplay - even after you strip them out.
10 hidden Xbox Series X features you need to try
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Whether you just got an Xbox Series X or have had one for years, it’s time to dig into the menus and find some hidden features that can make the console feel a little more navigable.
10 PS5 hidden features you need to try
By Marshall Honorof last updated
If you own a PS5, you can customize the control center, listen to 3D audio without headphones, stop the system from wasting precious SSD space and more.
What to Do If Your Smartphone’s Battery Is Swollen
By Marshall Honorof last updated
If your smartphone’s battery is swollen, you should get it repaired ASAP. Here are a few options for doing so.
High On Life review: The funniest shooter of the year
By Marshall Honorof published
With its offbeat sense of humor and off-the-cuff tone, High On Life is an easy recommendation for first-person shooter fans who enjoy Rick and Morty, or other Justin Roiland projects.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7X saved (and nearly ruined) my holiday travel
By Marshall Honorof last updated
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.
It’s too late for a Nintendo Switch Pro — bring on the Switch 2
By Marshall Honorof published
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.
The Game Awards 2022 recap — all the big winners and reveals as they happened
By Marshall Honorof last updated
At the Game Awards 2022, we saw the year’s best games earn some well-deserved accolades. We also got previews of anticipated titles, including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Tekken 8.
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