Gaming for 2016

Dead Rising 4 Xbox One Review

December 11, 2016 | Frank West returns again to the Dead Rising franchise. Exclusively on the Xbox One, has Microsoft picked up a solid title? Let's see.

Will last-gen game support hold iterative consoles back?

November 27, 2016 | Iterative consoles bring a host of benefits, but also some drawbacks: could last-gen backward compatibility be holding PS4 Pro and Xbox One S back?

Watch Dogs 2 Review: Hack the World

November 26, 2016 | Ubisoft creates a stunning and extremely immersive open-world filled with vivid mayhem, fun, and a youthful Mr. Robot-style hacktivist meme culture.

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Xbox One Review

November 13, 2016 | Skyrim: Special Edition mod support opens a portal to a new dimension of freedom and immersion for console gamers.

Upgrade Test: GTX 760 vs. GTX 1060 on SSD vs. HDD system

October 31, 2016 | HDD versus SSD: Dawn of Storage, in the middle of the massive GeForce GTX 760 versus GTX 1060 battle. Who wins?!

Sid Meier's Civilization VI PC Review

October 29, 2016 | We say just one more turn as the granddaddy of all strategy games returns for another outing. Here's our look at Sid Meier's Civilization VI on PC.

Battlefield 1: War Stories Review

October 26, 2016 | DICE crafts a high-octane, amazingly polished visceral World War I experience, but it's more of an appetizer than a main course.

Battlefield 1 Multiplayer Gameplay Thoughts

October 22, 2016 | We dig deep into Battlefield 1 multiplayer and offer up our impressions on DICE's latest work.

Tweakipedia: Gears of War 4 tested in DX12: GTX 1080, RX 480 and more

October 19, 2016 | We test Gears of War 4 at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on various NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards.

Gears of War 4 Xbox One Review

October 15, 2016 | Gears of War 4 after last year's Ultimate remake returns us to a powerhouse Xbox 360 franchise. Can The Coalition make it work on the Xbox One?

Tweakipedia: Gears of War 4 benchmarked in DX12 at 8K resolution

October 12, 2016 | We test the GeForce GTX 1080 and Radeon RX 480 at 8K in Gears of War 4 on DX12.

FIFA 17 Xbox One Review

October 8, 2016 | FIFA returns for another year with a brand new engine after having left the old generation behind. Is it enough to keep it at the top? Let's see.

Logitech's Return to Gaming Leadership

October 6, 2016 | We discuss Logitech's rise in the gaming peripherals market, what has helped them, and what we could expect from them in the future.

Forza Horizon 3 Xbox One Review

October 1, 2016 | Forza Horizon 3 returns, this time in Australia. Does the Land Down Under make it unique enough to warrant another spin? Let's see.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review: Augmented Reality

September 5, 2016 | Eidos crafts a must-have masterpiece sequel that exceeds our expectations, delivering a powerful message and even more powerful gameplay.

Overwatch Eichenwalde Map Preview

August 27, 2016 | We get an early look at Overwatch's next map (Eichenwalde) and offer up a little strategy in the process.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Performance Analysis

August 26, 2016 | Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is here! So we've tested it out at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K on a massive list of graphics cards to see what's what.

No Man's Sky PlayStation 4 Review: Spaced Out

August 19, 2016 | 'No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.'

New iterative cycle may trigger console gaming collapse

August 18, 2016 | Console gaming's new iterative console cycle has advantages, but it also has some hefty drawbacks, which could trigger a console gaming collapse.

Open letter to Microsoft: how to save the Halo TV series

August 5, 2016 | Here's what Microsoft should do to make the Halo TV series amazing.

Overwatch Ana Amari Hero Preview - A look at the new Character

July 16, 2016 | We take Overwatch's first added hero Ana Amari for an early spin to see what she's all about. Come and join us for all the details on the new character.

Battlefield 1 Closed Alpha Hands-On Preview

July 13, 2016 | We get some hands-on time with the Battlefield 1 Closed Alpha and offer thoughts on the quality of the gameplay.

Battlefield 1 at EA Play - Likes and Dislikes

June 17, 2016 | Here's what we liked and disliked about Battlefield 1 as shown at EA Play.

Overwatch PS4 Review

June 11, 2016 | For a game that apparently came out of the wasteland of a canceled game, Overwatch sure is good.

What Battlefield 1 Needs to Get Right

May 16, 2016 | An evaluation of the Battlefield series' recent mistakes and which it needs to avoid for Battlefield 1.

Dark Souls III PC Review

April 22, 2016 | For a third time, you are asked to get beaten down over and over again before finally beating a boss. Welcome to Dark Souls III.

Quantum Break PC Review: Out of Time

April 11, 2016 | Although Quantum Break captures dazzling visuals and a thought-provoking storyline, it fails to live up to its potential.

WTF is wrong with multi-GPU support in games these days?!

April 4, 2016 | Come see me rage on about multi-GPU in today's gaming... or should I say, lack of multi-GPU in today's gaming.

Microsoft's plan to take over gaming might actually work

April 4, 2016 | Suddenly Tim Sweeney's warnings seem right on the money. Microsoft could actually take over gaming.

Ask the Experts: Do I need a whole room for VR gaming, or could I use my study?

March 19, 2016 | How much physical room do I need for VR gaming? Is my study enough?

Tom Clancy's The Division Xbox One Review

March 19, 2016 | Ubisoft hits with its brand new franchise in the Tom Clancy universe. How does The Division stack up? Let's find out now.

NVIDIA unveils GameWorks SDK 3.1, offering new technologies and more

March 16, 2016 | NVIDIA continues its expansion of GameWorks, with the new SDK 3.1 release at GDC 2016. Here's all the details you need to know.

Tweakipedia: NVIDIA beats AMD in our early benchmarks of The Division

March 9, 2016 | We test the GeForce GTX Titan X against the Radeon R9 Fury X in The Division.

Far Cry: Primal Review: Hungry Like a Wolf

February 29, 2016 | So, is Far Cry: Primal just another Far Cry title? Far, far from it. Take a look at our review and find out why you need to give it a try.

XCOM 2 PC Review

February 28, 2016 | XCOM returns with yet another brutally difficult game. Is your PC up to handling it, though? Let's take a close look.