The end of the Nintendo Switch era closes a long chapter in my own life
My first memory of the Nintendo Switch is about as mundane as it gets. I don’t recall unboxing it, powering it on for the first time, or bringing it to…
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s style is its substance
From its establishing shot of the Eiffel Tower bent in on itself, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wants you to know it is very French, if a little twisted. The turn-based…
5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
It’s an undeniable fact that smartphones have gotten larger and larger over the years. Samsung is trying to turn back the years with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, a smartphone…
AMD on AM4 socket longevity, AM5, and the future
When AMD launched its Ryzen processors on a newly minted AM4 socket in 2017, it was a game changing moment. Finally, AMD was bringing back real competition to Intel. But…
Please, just buy some earbuds
The first time I encountered someone listening to their phone out loud in public, it was on a city bus and I was taken aback for two reasons. First, the…
Murderbot: Chris & Paul Weitz on how to successfully craft book-to-movie adaptations
Academy Award nominees Chris and Paul Weitz know the key to a successful book-to-movie adaptation is collaboration. Can everyone involved get on the same page? If one person falls out…
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (May 16-19)
As with every game subscription service, some weeks are weaker while others are incredibly strong. We’re pleased to say that this week easily falls into the latter category. There’s one…
3 great Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (May 16 – 18)
Next weekend, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is probably going to be the action movie of the summer. So there’s no better time than to revisit the first five…
If you have to watch one Peacock movie this May 2025, stream this one
There’s a reason that Steven Spielberg has the reputation that he has. For decades, Spielberg has been considered one of the best directors in film history, and he’s got the…
Shadow Labyrinth might just pull off its oddball elevator pitch
45 years after the release of Pac-Man, Bandai Namco is finally answering the age-old question: “How would it play as a 2D Metroidvania?” Surely you’ve all been wondering that, right?…