Steam Deck is everything Valve promised, a handheld with all the potential of a PC and a huge library of games ready to go. Owning it is a game-changer and reviewing it is a nightmare. That’s good news for the real customers though because it’s a testament to the energy …
Read More »Review – Aquamen #1 “Has the feel of a geopolitical thriller”
In the opening pages of Aquamen #1 (on sale February 22 from DC), artist Sami Basri introduces the reader to a titan of a sea monster. It is four-eyed, lousy with teeth, and large enough to wrap itself around NYC’s UN Headquarters several times over. Aquamen #1 credits Written by …
Read More »Corsair One i300 review: “Power comes at a price”
Another year, another dazzling high-end Corsair One. That’s right, the coolest compact PC is back, with an internal hardware refresh and another price tag that makes us want to cry. The new One i300 has a few different models, with our top-end iteration retailing at a staggering $4,999 (even the …
Read More »LucidSound LS50X gaming headset review: “Has expensive written all over it”
The LucidSound LS50X gaming headset is one of those headsets that looks and feels expensive – and that’s because it is. At $250 a pop (though we’ve found it in low stock and cheaper at Amazon (opens in new tab)), it’s a very pricey headset that would be a splurge …
Read More »Azul review: “Deceivingly simple, always evolving”
Azul is a colorful tile drafting strategy game for up to four players, with a massive range of different logic puzzles baked into the core gameplay. Working in tandem, these systems organically grow as your understanding of the game evolves, producing an ever-changing experience with a difficulty ramp that meets …
Read More »Poco M4 Pro 5G review: a budget smartphone that punches well above its price tag
The Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G may look like a premium flagship, but its sub $250 / £250 price point begs to differ. The latest M-series device does what many have been aching for after years of Apple and Samsung refreshes – it offers a clean and fast everyday experience …
Read More »The Book of Boba Fett episode 4 review: “Flashback fan service”
Warning: This is the Way to our The Book of Boba Fett episode 4 review which contains spoilers – turn around to go in completely clean! Boba Fett loves Banthas. He loves Rancors. He simply loves animals. The feared bounty hunter’s soft spot for creatures big and small is not …
Read More »House of Penance review: an inspired and creepy take on one of Americas lesser-known eccentrics
Truth proves stranger than fiction in House of Penance (opens in new tab). Based on the infamous true story of Sarah Winchester and her bizarre palatial house, writer Peter J. Tomasi delivers a ton of tension along with a dreamlike tale of loss and obsession. This is an unsettling yarn …
Read More »The Kings Man review: “A right royal riot”
“Welcome to the club,” pipes up Polly, Gemma Arterton’s more-than-meets-the-eye maid in The King’s Man. That ‘club’ is the gentleman spy agency first seen in Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons’ comic series before reaching the screen in Matthew Vaughn’s present-day-set hits Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and the somewhat less …
Read More »Hawkeye episode 2 review: “Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld are electric together”
There’s a reason the first two episodes of Hawkeye were released back-to-back. Where the opener sees the eponymous superhero predominantly spending time with his family and the spotlight firmly on Kate Bishop, the follow-up brings the two heroes together for some fun dialogue, showcasing the pair’s electrifying chemistry. Jeremy Renner’s …
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