Latest articles by Tony Polanco
I swapped my controller for an arcade stick — and fighting games will never be the same
Most fighting games work well with standard controllers, but if you want the next best thing to playing them in arcades, you'll want an arcade stick. One of the best is the Mayflash F700 Elite.
The best cheap gaming headsets in 2025 — our top picks
There are the best cheap gaming headsets to get a competitive edge on a budget.
Nintendo Switch 2 — 5 biggest upgrades you need to know
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed and features notable upgrades over its predecessors. Here are some of the major upgrades for Nintendo's upcoming console/handheld hybrid.
I tried LG's bendable 5K2K OLED gaming monitor and it's officially the screen of my dreams
LG makes fantastic gaming monitors but the upcoming UltraGear GX9 45GX990A might be its best one yet.
I’m stoked for the new Alienware Area-51 laptops — and it's not just for their Nvidia RTX 50 GPUs
Gaming laptops packing Nvidia RTX-50 series cards are coming soon, and the Alienware Area-51 machines could be the most impressive ones available.
I wasn’t planning on building a new gaming PC but the RTX 5080 just changed my mind
Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 50-series cards could give us a good excuse to upgrade or build an all-new PC. Here's why the RTX 5080 seems so compelling.
The best gaming handhelds of CES 2025
CES 2025 has showcased some stellar gaming handhelds. Here are the best ones we've seen.
The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is the gaming handheld I’ve been waiting for
The Lenovo Legion Go S offers a more budget-friendly handheld that could be a Steam Deck killer.
Alienware’s new Area-51 laptops have landed — here’s what you need to know
Alienware is bringing back its classic Area-51 brand for its new PCs — and they pack serious power.
Dell XPS is dead — Dell just rebranded its entire PC lineup
Dell has rebranded some of its iconic PC and laptop brands — here are the new names.
I’m a Nintendo Switch 2 skeptic but this one rumored feature might change my mind
Nintendo Switch 2 rumors are abundant, but this one rumored feature could be a game-changer for skeptics.
Nvidia RTX 50 potentially teased in new video — this could be the next-gen GPU
A new video for the upcoming Nvidia LAN 50 event teases what could be an RTX 50-series GPU.
New Nvidia RTX 5080 rumor suggests late January launch — here’s what we know
A new rumor suggests the Nvidia RTX 5080 could arrive on January 21.
This stunning OLED gaming monitor is the best I tested in 2024 — here's why
There are many gaming monitors offering various refresh rates. One of our favorites offers two distinct refresh rates and resolutions in one package.
I test laptops for a living and the MacBook Air M3 is my favorite laptop of the year
Apple released new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops in 2024. While both laptop lines are great, the humble Air has distinct advantages.
3 upgrades I want to see from gaming handhelds in 2025
2025 will surely see a slew of new gaming handhelds hit the market. Here are 3 improvements we hope to see.
My favorite gaming laptop of 2024 is hard to beat — here’s why
2024 saw no shortage of incredible gaming laptops. However, one in particular stood out from the rest.
CES 2025 laptop predictions — the biggest trends I expect
CES 2025 will likely have a slew of new laptop announcements. Here are some of the major trends we expect from laptops in the coming year.
Marvel Unlimited — here's the 5 best classic comic books to read first
The Marvel Unlimited app offers the easiest way to read the company's vast library of comics. Here are 5 of the best classic runs you should read first.
Windows 12: All the rumors so far
Windows 12 could arrive in 2024, so here's what we know so far and would like to see.
AMD’s Strix Halo APU benchmarks leak — this could be a game-changer
AMD's Strix Halo APU has surfaced on Geekbench. Here's what we know about the rumored processor.
Sony Inzone M9 II review
The Sony Inzone M9 II is a worthy update of the original and one of the best gaming monitors for PS5 and gaming PCs.
This epic Cyber Monday deal slashes $400 off one of our favorite gaming laptops
The Asus TUF Gaming A14 is one of our favorite gaming laptops—and it's on sale now in this excellent Cyber Monday deal.
