Sam Machkovech
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RTX 4090 review: Spend at least $1,599 for Nvidia’s biggest bargain in years
Our review also dives deeply into DLSS 3—and how it may affect future Nvidia GPUs. → Read More
The Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer is out, and it looks pretty solid
Illumination's changes to familiar Mushroom Kingdom characters are finally confirmed. → Read More
We are currently testing the Nvidia RTX 4090—let us show you its heft
We can't say much yet, but its size may clarify who this $1,599-and-up GPU isn't for. → Read More
Intel A770, A750 review: We are this close to recommending these GPUs
New GPU series, ranging from $289 to $349, is less "amazing" and more "interesting." → Read More
YouTube age-restriction quagmire exposed by 78-minute Mega Man documentary [Updated]
"Summoning Salt" left with little understanding on where auto-moderation line is drawn. → Read More
The rest of Intel Arc’s A700-series GPU prices: A750 lands Oct. 12 below $300
A770 comes in two tiers; Intel claims "perf-per-dollar" wins over Nvidia RTX 3060. → Read More
Ubisoft’s biggest 2022 game delayed for sixth time in five years
Other delays out of 2022 leave Ubisoft with an unusually quiet holiday season. → Read More
Intel: “Moore’s law is not dead” as Arc A770 GPU is priced at $329
Expected performance somewhere near Nvidia's RTX 3060 Ti—at least, for DirectX 12. → Read More
E3 2023 books its physical venue, schedule—and confirms new fan-friendly twist
Reading between the lines about what post-COVID E3 will look like. → Read More
Report: UK authorities have arrested a teenager linked to GTA VI leak
If charges stick, arrest counts as fast turnaround for high-profile data breach. → Read More
Impressions: Shovel Knight Dig is my new roguelite gaming addiction
The modern-retro goodness of Shovel Knight returns with a refreshing take on roguelites. → Read More
Andor first impressions: Star Wars inches toward the best of modern adult TV
The darkest Star Wars series yet takes too long to establish positive momentum. → Read More
Nvidia’s Ada Lovelace GPU generation: $1,599 for RTX 4090, $899 and up for 4080
4090 launches October 12; 4080 to follow in "November." → Read More
Review: Return to Monkey Island is must-play point-and-click brilliance
A spoiler-free reflection on an incredible return to Gilbert and Grossman's roots. → Read More
Halo Infinite’s canceled split-screen campaign can be uncanceled by exploit
In-depth analysis has us wondering what is going on with Halo's stewardship. → Read More
Our biggest remaining PlayStation VR2 questions have been answered
Plus, a wrap-up of Sony's TGS 2022 biggies: God of War: Ragnarok, Tekken 8. → Read More
GoldenEye 007 re-release finally confirmed—but it’s not the leaked remake
Good news for game preservationists, perhaps not for fans of the leaked remake. → Read More
The 103 classic games that did, and didn’t, make the Atari 50 anniversary cut
Retailer leak suggests games from arcade to Jaguar; surprises apparently still await. → Read More
The rest of PAX West 2022’s standout indie games: Rhythm madness, bloody combat
Without big companies like Microsoft, Sony, indies had more room to shine. → Read More
Justin Roiland, Shovel Knight devs dish on their trippy new indie games
One game warps entire worlds; the other includes tease for a secret new game. → Read More