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• Considering a PS5 Pro? I've Had It for a Year and Don't Think It's Worth $749

  The PlayStation 5 Pro's extra (and expensive) processing power remains nebulous more than a year after the system's release.

  3 months, 2 weeks By Zackery Cuevas
• After a Year With the PS5 Pro, I'm Still Not Convinced It Was Worth the Money

  The $749 PlayStation 5 Pro flexes serious hardware muscle, yet a year later, its benefits remain surprisingly hard to see.

  5 months, 1 week By Zackery Cuevas
• Not Sure If You Should Upgrade to the Switch 2? Here's Why I Haven't

  Nintendo's latest console may be this holiday season's hottest buy, but I don't see any must-have Switch 2 titles, and I'm enjoying Hades II just fine on my eight-year-old Switch.

  5 months, 2 weeks By Jason Cohen
• Why I'm Not Upgrading to the Switch 2

  Nintendo's latest console may be this holiday season's hottest buy, but I don't see any must-have Switch 2 titles, and I'm enjoying Hades II just fine on my eight-year-old Switch.

  6 months, 2 weeks By Jason Cohen
• Forget GTA VI—The Best Open-World Games Are Boring on Purpose

  Boring isn't a bug—it's the secret weapon behind the best open-world experiences. Who needs explosions and side quests when leisurely walking or driving feels this good?

  7 months, 4 weeks By Jordan Minor
• Are Remakes Actually Good for Gaming? Or How I Learned to Stop Hating and Love Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

  Another big-budget update hits the scene, and this one feels more hollow than the rest. Still, Delta has its merits.

  8 months, 2 weeks By Zackery Cuevas
• Nintendo's Backward Compatibility Is Ruining the Switch 2

  According to a recent report, many notable developers haven't received Switch 2 development kits to improve their Switch 1 games. I suspect backward compatibility is to blame.

  8 months, 3 weeks By Zackery Cuevas
• I Hated Oblivion Remastered—Until I Accidentally Became a Vampire

  The newest Elder Scrolls release was a bore until my character transformed into a bloodsucker and revealed just how fun and unpredictable the game can be.

  11 months By Jason Cohen
• A Female Protagonist Is Exactly What Grand Theft Auto VI Needs

  The introduction of Lucia Caminos presents an exciting opportunity for Rockstar Games to approach the Grand Theft Auto series from a fresh perspective.

  1 year By Jordan Minor
• I'm Hyped for GameCube Classics Like F-Zero GX on the Switch 2, But Nintendo Can Learn a Lot From Emulators

  The Switch 2 makes it easy to revisit beloved GameCube games, but the excellent Dolphin emulator shows what the titles are missing with its advanced performance and graphics enhancements.

  1 year, 1 month By Will Greenwald
• 7 Xbox Innovations That Changed Console Gaming Forever

  As Microsoft turns 50, it's important to remember its impact is much bigger than just Windows. Since its introduction in 2001, the Xbox has reshaped the video game industry for the better.

  1 year, 1 month By Jordan Minor
• The $449 Switch 2 Is Having a PlayStation Vita Moment—and I Hate It

  The high cost of Nintendo's new console harkens back to Sony's doomed handheld.

  1 year, 1 month By Zackery Cuevas
• 3 Big Reasons I'm Hyped for Mario Kart World on the Switch 2

  Mario Kart leans into Forza Horizon when the Nintendo Switch 2 drops on June 5.

  1 year, 2 months By Gabriel Zamora
• I'll Be Bummed if the Nintendo Switch 2 Lacks These 5 Key Features

  From higher frame rates to a new eShop, these features would improve the Switch 2 gaming experience in nearly every way.

  1 year, 2 months By Will Greenwald
• Big Changes to Pokémon Legends: Z-A Finally Move the Franchise Forward

  This bold remix of the familiar Pokémon formula has me excited.

  1 year, 3 months By Jordan Minor