Latest articles by Marshall Honorof
Metroid Prime Remastered is excellent, timely and way too expensive
Metroid Prime Remastered is one-third of what Nintendo fans have been asking for, at a potentially prohibitive price.
What Star Trek can teach us about the pitfalls of AI chatbots
In Star Trek, as in real life, AIs are excellent at collecting information but imperfect at synthesizing it
Here's why Age of Empires II's controller support remains Xbox exclusive
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
