2025 has been an interesting year for video games, as the current-gen PlayStation and Xbox systems are well into their lifespans while the Nintendo Switch's successor, the Switch 2, is just beginning ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

What are the free games on the Epic Games Store this week? Each week in 2025, Epic is giving away free games for you to own forever. These games are separate from the free-to-play games available on ...

Experience portable gaming like never before with the AYANEO Pocket Air Mini—compact, customizable, and perfect for retro ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

What are the best gacha games? A spiritual successor to coin-operated gachapon machines, gacha games take the joy of capsule toys and translate them into a live-service videogame format where players ...

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From Samus's long-awaited return to BioWare's next Mass Effect game, these are our most anticipated upcoming space games in 2025 and beyond. It's an exciting time to be a big sci-fi nerd, because ...

2026 looks to be a very exciting year for video games. In addition to being the first full year for the Switch 2--we'll surely hear about even more games for the system as we move further into the ...

The Arzopa Z3FC serves up a high-refresh 2560×1440 IPS-LCD in a slim, light package, though it’s a tad more expensive than it should be. Most portable monitors are meant for basic productivity, but ...

If you're looking for the best laptop games, we've got you covered. What will run on your machine will of course depend on your setup, and it's always worth checking out a game's specs beforehand, ...