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
SteelSeries Arctis 1 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The SteelSeries Arctis 1 headset sounds great, looks sleek and works with just about every platform out there
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7’s robust connectivity and bevy of useful extras make it well worth a look. The sound quality hasn’t improved much since last time around, though.
Nintendo Switch OLED review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Nintendo Switch OLED sports a gorgeous screen, an improved kickstand and lots of storage space. It’s an easy recommendation for first-time Switch buyers — but not for current Switch owners.
HyperX Cloud Core 7.1 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The HyperX Cloud Core 7.1 provides robust and easy-to-use surround sound, but game performance is inconsistent, and the USB amp is cumbersome.
Roccat Elo 7.1 USB review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Roccat Elo 7.1 USB isn’t as comfortable as it could be, but the headset sounds good, functions well and doesn’t cost that much.
Razer Kraken X review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
If you need a cheap gaming headset that sounds pretty good and works with everything you own, the Razer Kraken X is an easy recommendation.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 provides a comfortable fit and decent sound. But it costs a bit too much, and it’s not the best headset in its price range.
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 delivers great sound and a relatively comfortable fit, all for $50. Don't expect much in the way of extra features, though.
Elden Ring review: An open-world wonder
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Elden Ring offers rewarding gameplay, a cohesive setting and gripping lore. Some of the open-world systems feel clunkier than they should, though.
PlayStation Plus Essential vs. Extra vs. Premium: Which tier is right for you?
By Marshall Honorof last updated
PlayStation Plus has three different tiers: Essential, Extra and Premium. Find out which one makes the most sense for your budget and gaming habits.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 vs 3080 vs 3070 vs 3060: Which GPU should you buy?
By Marshall Honorof last updated
There are five different Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series GPUs. Find out which one would work best in your gaming PC.
I test PC gaming headsets — here’s what I recommend for every budget
By Marshall Honorof published
The world of PC gaming headsets is a vast and potentially confusing place. For a handy starting point, we’ve narrowed down our favorites to five different peripherals at five different prices.
The future of AI could hinge on two philosophical concepts
By Marshall Honorof published
To understand artificial intelligence, the concept of solipsism and the Blockhead thought experiment are required reading.
Corsair HS65 Wireless review
By Marshall Honorof published
The Corsair HS65 sounds good and doesn’t cost too much, although its fit and wireless features aren’t as refined as they could be.
Xbox Series S review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Xbox Series S has a lot to offer, with gorgeous graphics and an enormous game selection. But it’s not the most future-proof gadget you can buy.
How to set up Google Chromecast
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Google does not include a manual for how to set up Google Chromecast. Here's our detailed guide.
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot isn’t a great game, and it doesn’t need to be
By Marshall Honorof published
While Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot isn’t a great game in any sense of the word, it’s a pretty good game. And pretty good games are often more fun.
Like a Dragon: Ishin review
By Marshall Honorof published
Like a Dragon: Ishin has had a long and complicated journey to the West, but with a strong story and varied action, it was worth the wait.
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is much better than I expected it to be
By Marshall Honorof published
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile offers surprisingly good touchscreen controls
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Asus ROG is big, powerful and expensive, with an experimental design and enough bells and whistles to please demanding PC gamers. Its 18-inch screen offers both benefits and drawbacks, though.
Metroid Prime Remastered is excellent, timely and way too expensive
By Marshall Honorof published
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
By Marshall Honorof published
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
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.
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