“This is a vaccine for your soul,” director Jon M. Chu promised of his ebullient, high-energy, big-screen adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-award-winning 2007 musical, In the Heights, about young Latino New Yorkers chasing their dreams in a tough neighborhood. It turns out to be more Berocca than Pfizer, a fizzy, …
Read More »SteelSeries Rival 3 review: “A fantastic contender for gamers on a budget”
More so than ever, gamers on a budget are now spoilt for choice when it comes to excellent affordable peripherals. We’ve already seen excellent budget mice in the form of the Razer Viper Mini (opens in new tab) but this time we’re taking a look at the latest budget mouse …
Read More »SteelSeries Apex 5 gaming keyboard review: “Silky smooth with a click”
If $200 seems a bit steep for SteelSeries’ Pro model, the Apex 5 gaming keyboard offers a strong compromise as an alternative. You’re paying much little less and dropping a few mechanical-only features, but if you can forego that extra layer of customization, you’ll find an excellent set of specs …
Read More »Corsair Void Elite review: budget gaming headsets grew up
The Corsair Void RGB gaming headset offers an intriguing proposition for those seeking a decent set of cans with 7.1 surround sound and a mic for under $100. There are plenty of options for those after a pair of cheap gaming headphones in this day and age, but if you’re …
Read More »Sennheiser GSP 670 gaming headset review: “World-beating audio…for a hefty price”
It’s pretty much a given that any audio equipment coming out of the Sennheiser behemoth is going to be good – such is their quality and the reputation they have built. So, with their new GSP 670 gaming headset in my hands, is this already a world-beater before testing? Maybe. …
Read More »MediEvil remake review: “Too much of a Halloween treat to dislike”
The developer of the MediEvil remake wanted to make a game so true to the original that modern players could still use the 1998 version’s strategy guides (opens in new tab). It succeeded. Believe me, that was the first time I’ve loaded up one of those old GameFAQs guides in …
Read More »Ring Fit Adventure review: “A genuine workout packaged in fun”
There’s a moment where I am one with the Ring. No, this isn’t a secret, brand new Lord of the Rings VR game, but actually Nintendo’s latest foray into fitness games. Gone are the days of the cumbersome, yet brilliant, Wii Fit Balance Board, and here to stay is the …
Read More »The Good Place season 4 episode 1 review: “A brisk opening that sets up the shows final season”
The Good Place is back! And, while that’s certainly something to rejoice (who doesn’t want the world’s most charming show back on television?), there’s a bittersweet wind in the air. “Chapter 40” marks the beginning of the end, with season 4 being the final season of The Good Place. Does …
Read More »eFootball PES 2020 review: “A faithful replication of the beautiful game… the most realistic PES to date”
This is a colossal year for PES. The brand has undergone a name change to satisfy its growing esports focus, while major new partnerships and forthcoming content surrounding UEFA Euro 2020 add up to a notable period of expansion for Konami’s long-treasured series. Even EA Sports’ FIFA series is feeling …
Read More »Antstream Arcade review: “The Netflix of retro games doesnt feel ready for prime time”
The Antstream has been one of retro gaming’s most interesting projects for a while now, as it’s attempting to position itself as the Netflix of retro games – streaming and all. Having now spent some significant hands-on time with the service, some of our fears over that concept have been dispelled, …
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