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Surface Pro 11 review: A stunning achievement by Microsoft and Qualcomm, making it one of the best Windows PCs of 2024
By Daniel Rubino last updated
Review Thanks to Qualcomm's new processor, Microsoft's original vision for the Surface Pro is finally a reality, making it the most exciting release since 2012.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 review: This is the best laptop. Period.
By Zac Bowden last updated
Review The Surface Laptop 7 is the clamshell form factor perfected. With a gorgeous new design, incredible keyboard and trackpad, smooth 120Hz display, and much more. This is the laptop to beat.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 review: An unplayable mess
By Ben Wilson published
Not yet ratedHands-on Launch day bugs and relentless crashes join the busted cloud-streaming tech intended to improve this beloved series and accidentally tarnish it.
STALKER 2 is hardly a perfect game, but The Zone still captivates me like no other open world can
By Brendan Lowry published
Review At long last, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has finally come to Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC. But does it live up to the hype? Here's our review.
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% review: Making me a keyboard enthusiast
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% is Razer's most customizable, expensive, and best-sounding keyboard ever, and it may have made me an enthusiast.
This AIO is the perfect all-rounder AI PC for work or school
By Rebecca Spear published
Review This HP OmniStudio X AIO has great specs and comes with everything you need out of the box.
You don't have to pay $200 to get the best Xbox controller, as long as you don't mind a wire
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition is the wired variant of the V3 Pro, and it's still an excellent controller with an attractive price.
Razer Kraken V4 Pro review: A headset that vibrates, but at what cost?
By Zachary Boddy published
Review The Razer Kraken V4 Pro is Razer's most premium wireless gaming headset, and it is excellent even before you consider the built-in haptics. Is it worth the price, though?
ASUS ROG Ally X review: It's better than the original gaming handheld, but is that enough?
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Review ASUS ROG Ally X offers twice the SSD capacity and double the battery capacity. I spent time playing games, running tests, and checking battery life to see how good it is.
I beat Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake — Here's why it's the ultimate version for both newcomers and longtime fans
By Alexander Cope published
Review With a variety of improved character classes (plus a new one), accessibility options for newcomers, beautiful HD-2D graphics, plus much more, Square Enix has crafted the ultimate rendition of Dragon Quest 3.
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