There’s nothing quite like finding a toaster tucked away in the depths of an armchair labeled “for emergency use only” to make you truly appreciate how wonderfully quirky a game is. And sure, you might find yourself saying, “A toaster in a chair? That’s absurd!” But as strange as it …
Read More »Brazen Serpent review: “An audio-enabled, dedicated & very comfortable console chair”
The phrase ‘gaming chair’ often conjures images of ugly racing aesthetics and outlandish colours and flare – even a lot of the best gaming chairs are built of some of these traits – but not all gaming chairs are made for the same use. That’s where something like a gaming …
Read More »On the Rocks review: “Bill Murray essays pure, distilled Murray-ness”
“And remember, don’t give your heart to any boys. You’re mine, until you get married. And then you’re still mine…” Spoken over a black screen, On The Rocks’ opening lines could be the prelude to a dark psychodrama of paternal possessiveness. Instead, Sofia Coppola’s latest emerges as a beguiling, souffle-light …
Read More »The Boys season 2, episode 6 review: “The Boys has never been better”
The Boys relishes the here and now. The show’s use of contemporary references, social commentary, and ability to warp the superhero genre have meant Amazon’s series easily rivals anything else currently on the air. And now it’s starting to play the long game. What “The Bloody Doors Off” lacks in …
Read More »The Devil All The Time review: “Robert Pattinson delivers another film-stealing supporting turn”
It’s not hard to imagine the scorchingly hot cast of Netflix’s The Devil All The Time attracting, then traumatising, an unsuspecting young audience. Part-time superheroes Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, and Sebastian Stan lead a stacked ensemble that also includes Bill Skarsgård, Eliza Scanlen, Riley Keough, Mia Wasikowska, and Harry Melling. But …
Read More »Logitech G Pro X wireless review: “Wireless premium audio at a high price tag”
You’ll remember the Logitech Pro X gaming headset, but cord-cutters out there can rejoice in the new wireless version. Building on the foundations of the original wired model, the latest release offers up the same high-quality experience with the convenience of a wire-free setup; but is it one of the …
Read More »Explorers Guide to Wildemount review: “Absurdly deep and broad in scope”
Essential info (Image credit: Wizards of the Coast) System: D&D 5e Average price: $50 / £40 Features: New subclasses, spells, monsters, items, character creation tools, four introductory adventures, and lore from the world of Critical Role The Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount is enormous. And I don’t necessarily mean in size; …
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Sennheiser’s audio product range is borne of 70 years spent tackling the demands of finicky studio engineers and exacting musicians. The best gaming headset (opens in new tab) market is in a good place today and doesn’t feel half as gimmicky as it did five years ago, but when a …
Read More »BenQ EW3280U review: “A monitor that provides a great 4K gaming and entertainment experience – for a pretty high price tag”
The gaming monitor market is now used to the presence of a growing number of models jostling to be the best 4K monitor for gaming (opens in new tab). While they are becoming more and more affordable, 4K monitors also try to position themselves as stand out models with other …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima: “A worthy swan song for the PS4”
You are not prepared for Ghost of Tsushima. Your eyeballs aren’t ready, your life isn’t ready, your soul isn’t ready. No matter how much of a Sucker Punch fan you are, no amount of playing the Infamous series could have prepared you for this epic game. It’s Assassin’s Creed Japan …
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