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Command & Conquer Remastered impressions: The roots of real-time strategy, resurrected
Petroglyph's remasters of the original Command & Conquer and follow-up Red Alert are loving and well-crafted, but very much products of their day, and are "missing" many of the improvements made by those that built on Westwood's foundations.
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Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath review: One of 2020’s best action films (and a pretty good fighting game)
Aftermath is like a three-hour after-credits stinger for Mortal Kombat 11, adding five new chapters to an already fantastic story—though it comes at a steep price.
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Intel 10th Gen Review: The Core i9-10900K is indeed the world’s fastest gaming CPU
Intel's 10th gen Comet Lake S CPUs don't take the crown in multi-core performance but they close the gap enough that you may want to actually consider them.
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Gears Tactics review impressions: A turn-based spinoff with shooter sensibilities
Gears Tactics is a fast-paced and satisfying spinoff, a little less thoughtful than its tactics peers but with plenty of big-budget spectacle and storytelling. It adds some smart tweaks to the underlying XCOM-like formula.
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XCOM meets SWAT: Chimera Squad’s radical tweaks make for a refreshing spinoff
XCOM: Chimera Squad tosses key XCOM design elements out the window to give the series a whole new, yet still familiar feel. It's great, especially for $20.
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Ancient Enemy review: Somehow ‘fancy solitaire’ is one of my favorite games of 2020
Ancient Enemy is a beer-and-pretzels adventure you can have by yourself, a solitaire-based battler that's the perfect sort-of mindless for these times.
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Fallout 76 re-review: The free Wastelanders expansion deserves a second trip into West Virginia
Hell, if you like Fallout 3 and New Vegas, Wastelanders is potentially a better follow-up than Fallout 4.
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Resident Evil 3 review-in-progress: It’s no Resident Evil 2
Linear levels, an abundance of shooting, and a plethora of cheap one-hit deaths make Resident Evil 3 a grind after last year's incredible RE2 remake.
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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review: Ryzen 4000 makes this thin, light laptop a winner
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is the world's first Ryzen 4000-based laptop. It offers stupidly good performance in a stupidly light chassis at a stupidly reasonable price.
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Half-Life: Alyx review: A great game burdened by astronomical expectations
Half-Life: Alyx isn't quite as revolutionary as you might hope, particularly if you're already well-versed in virtual reality, but it's undoubtedly one of the best games on the platform and hopefully the start of a resurgence for both the series and the hardware.
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Doom Eternal review: It’s the end of the world as we know it (and I feel fine)
We've been to hell and back again, and you know what? It's actually pretty fun down there on the return trip, so long as you bring your own BFG 9000.
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The Zowie Mouse Fitting Kit is a try-before-you-buy option for gaming mice
On the hunt for a new gaming mouse? Zowie lets you try all 10 of its models in your very own home for just $10. Hopefully other companies follow suit.
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Razer Viper Mini review: At 61 grams, this is one of the lightest gaming mice ever made
The Viper Mini is small, lightweight, and cheap, making it perfect for small-handed folk and as a child's first gaming mouse. Just be wary of the budget sensor.
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Call of Duty’s free Warzone spinoff is the newest (and maybe last) magnificent battle royale
In Call of Duty: Warzone, a tense one-on-one respawn mechanic and excellent level design make for the best battle royale since Apex Legends. Now all it needs is a solo mode.
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Ori and the Will of the Wisps review: A lively adventure in the shadow of the forest of death
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is more than the sum of its parts, but only barely. Increased mobility and a bevy of beautiful environs carry the day, but it's still a fairly familiar adventure with some awkward middle-chapter pacing.
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Murder by Numbers review: Come for the Picross, stay for the pi-crimes
Murder by Numbers blends police procedural and Picross puzzling, a unique combination that will keep you solving crimes far longer than intended.
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Halo: Combat Evolved on PC sparks fond memories of a simpler time
Coming up on two decades old, the original Halo: Combat Evolved hasn't aged very well—but we still have a soft spot for it, and now that it's on Steam it's easier than ever to access on PC.
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XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro review: A good graphics card in a weird place
The XFX Radeon RX 5600 XT Thicc II Pro is a good graphics card for no-compromises 1080p gaming, but it suffers from AMD's last-second product decisions.
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Corsair K95 Platinum XT review: A lot of keyboard for a lot of money
Corsair's K95 Platinum XT keyboard remains an ostentatious option aimed at a select few, but new Elgato integration, PBT keycaps, and a plush wrist rest make it better than ever.
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Oculus Link review: This $80 cable is worth every penny to turn Quest into a Rift rival
The official Oculus Link cable is pricey, but it's the only solution currently available that's long enough, (mostly) reliable, and keeps the Quest headset charged while in use.
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Kentucky Route Zero review: The game that defined (and was defined by) a decade
It's said that Velvet Underground's first album sold dismally, but that everyone who bought a copy later started a band. Kentucky Route Zero is the game developer's equivalent.
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New PocketGo review: Handheld emulation continues to grow
The power of a PlayStation in your hand
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EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 KO review: Ray tracing gets affordable
The EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 KO makes some smart compromises to bring real-time ray tracing under $300, drastically undercutting its rivals.
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HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop review: Affordable gaming with a few caveats
The HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop nevertheless is an affordable gaming laptop that's nearly as sturdy and refined as its higher-end Omen cousins with a couple of exceptions, most notably the dim display.
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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5600 XT review: Punching above its class
The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT delivers outstanding 1080p gaming, knocking out the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti thanks to a last-minute upgrade. Make sure you get that new BIOS!
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Razer DeathAdder V2 review: We like the upgrades, but what’s with the weighty name?
The Razer DeathAdder V2 isn't necessarily deserving of such an auspicious name, but optical switches, a super-flexible cable, and three more buttons make this the upgrade the DeathAdder needed.
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Logitech Ergo K860 review: This ergonomic keyboard delivers a more comfortable typing experience
Its split, curved design puts you in a more relaxed typing posture.
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Sennheiser GSP 370 review: A wireless headset that lasts for 100 hours—that’s all you need to know
Sure, it's kind of ugly—but Sennheiser's new GSP 370 wireless headset sounds great, and it lasts for weeks on a single charge. What else do you need, really?
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Logitech G Pro X Keyboard review: Hot-swappable switches let you mix and match
The Logitech G Pro X is a keyboard for enthusiasts—and a specific kind of enthusiast, at that. Unless you plan to buy multiple sets of keyboard switches and mix them, there's no reason to buy this. But it's fun.
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AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT review: Bleeding-edge on a budget
AMD's Radeon RX 5500 XT brings its next-gen navi GPU architecture to the masses, with mixed results.
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Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition review: This stripped-down plank is laser-focused on ‘pro’ features
Razer's Huntsman TE is one of the few keyboards (or maybe the only one) that combines optical switches, PBT keycaps, backlighting, and a portable tenkeyless design.
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XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc III Ultra review: A roaring muscle car, barely heard
The refined triple-fan XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc III Ultra pushes the pedal to the metal while fixing the cooling flaws of its predecessor.
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Halo: Reach PC impressions: The prodigal son returns to the PC, with some quirks
Halo's back on PC for the first time in over a decade and that's got us nostalgic, even if lackluster graphics settings and mouse-and-keyboard snags put a damper on the Halo: Reach experience.
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PocketGo review: Portable retro gaming bliss
Thanks to the Bittboy PocketGo's new orientation and improved processing power, it's a perfect option for retro emulation on the go.
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Oculus Link beta impressions: Connecting Oculus Quest to PCs negates the Rift
With Oculus Link, the standalone Oculus Quest VR headset gives you the performance of a PC headset when you want it, and mobility when you don't. It's not perfect, but it's the future.
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Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1650 Super review: The Radeon RX 580 is finally dead
The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Super is the best budget graphics card you can buy for 1080p gaming, and the custom Asus ROG Strix model is loaded with extras for a mere $10 premium.
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Corsair Virtuoso RGB SE review: Finally a fancy headset to match the rest of Corsair’s hardware
Corsair's new Virtuoso RGB SE doesn't sound quite as good as it looks, but it looks really damn good. If nothing else, it's a much-needed alternative to Corsair's cheap Void line.
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Jedi: Fallen Order review: The Star Wars game you’re looking for
Jedi: Fallen Order borrows liberally from other games, but a strong supporting cast, clever level design, and a cute little droid companion make Respawn's Star Wars story more than the sum of its parts.
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Kensington Pro Fit Ergo Wireless Keyboard review: Mastering this split-style keyboard takes patience
The Kensington Pro Fit Ergo Wireless Keyboard may bring relief to aching arms, but it's not for everyone.
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Google Stadia review: A glimpse of a future some other company will probably perfect
Google's game streaming service Stadia is occasionally exciting, often disappointing, and more than a little perplexing, releasing this week full of half-finished features and a subscription that serves barely any purpose.
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Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero review: This wireless Elite Atlas is better in every way except price
Turtle Beach's wireless take on the Elite Atlas improves on the original with built-in controls, software-side support, and more. At twice the price though, this upgrade doesn't have the same breakout appeal.
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Logitech’s MK470 Slim Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo: A solid budget bundle
Logitech’s MK470 Slim Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo provides slender accessories for compact workspaces, and your open-office mates will appreciate their extreme quietness.
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Need for Speed: Heat review: The best Need for Speed this generation, but the formula’s well-worn
Need for Speed: Heat is probably the best series reboot EA's put out this entire console generation, but it arrives as the open-world racing formula is running out of gas.
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Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 review: More of the same, but better
With a rechargeable battery and Bluetooth support, the redesigned Elite Controller Series 2 is Microsoft's most convenient wireless controller to date.
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PNY GeForce GTX 1660 Super Single Fan review: Tiny graphics card, big performance
The PNY GeForce GTX 1660 Super Single Fan sticks to the basics, but that's a good thing, especially since it'll fit into almost any system.
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HP Omen 17 (2019) review: Solid performance that’s shockingly affordable
HP's Omen 17 has a reputation as a solid performer with a budget price, and its 2019 model follows suit. It's a heavy gaming laptop and the battery is a bummer, but a full RTX 2070 at this price? Believe it.
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Red Dead Redemption II PC impressions: Drop-dead gorgeous, if you can run it
Witness, Red Dead Redemption II is a game that can bring a GeForce RTX 2080 Ti to its knees…at 1080p. Seriously.
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Planet Zoo review: Zoo Tycoon, but for people who want to build bear-themed bathrooms
Planet Zoo's management layer is thin and its construction kit occasionally frustrating, but a cast of lifelike animals and an if-you-dream-it-you-can-build-it spirit make this one of the most charming builders ever.
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Alienware m15 R2 review: Power in a stylish and portable package
Alienware's redesigned m15 R2 is a gorgeous laptop that puts out impressive performance—though you should probably opt for the OLED upgrade.
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