Articles by Ural Garrett

Ural Garrett is an Inglewood, CA-based journalist and content curator. His byline has been featured in outlets including CNN, MTVNews, Complex, TechRadar, BET, The Hollywood Reporter and more.

Articles by: Ural Garrett

A Quoted Tech Shield gaming PC on a desk

I test gaming PCs for a living, and the Quoted Tech Shield is a great entry point for getting into PC gaming

By Ural Garrett published 30 October 25

Recommended

The Quoted Tech Shield gaming PC is a great way to get into serious PC gaming, but there are some quirks that you'll have to navigate to do so.

An angled wide-angle view of the Alienware Aurora gaming desktop on a desk in a darkened room

I've been a PC gamer for decades, and the Alienware Aurora gaming desktop is the only gaming PC you need

By Ural Garrett published 27 October 25

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The Alienware Aurora (ACT1250) features a sleek design, improved airflow, RTX 50-series performance, and some sweet RGB for good measure.

A Cooler Master Tempest GP2711 on a desk

Cooler Master Tempest GP2711 review: fantastic 1440p gaming without a lot of frills, but streamers will love it

By Ural Garrett published 13 September 25

Recommended

The Cooler Master Tempest GP2711 is a mini-LED display enhanced through Quantum Dot technology for outstanding 1440p gaming performance.

A Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro in a spotlight

I didn't think the Razer DeathAdder Pro could get any better...but then I spent two weeks with the DeathAdder V4 Pro

By Ural Garrett published 14 August 25

Best in Class

Perfecting something that’s already perfect

Moises on three devices, on black background

I tried the Moises Music AI update and it's changed the way I experience music on my Windows laptop

By Ural Garrett published 11 August 25

Moises' real-time sound separation at an API level opened up some seriously cool potential

An Alienware Area-51 16 laptop on a desk

I've tested laptops for years, and the Alienware 16 Area-51 is easily one of the best gaming laptops ever made

By Ural Garrett published 19 July 25

Recommended

The Alienware Area-51 16 is a stylish reboot of the iconic laptop brand that is easily one of the best laptops I've ever tested.

'I could be in there for hours' – PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida on why Reach is your next must-play game on Meta Quest and PSVR 2

By Ural Garrett published 20 June 25

Reach is a thrilling upcoming VR game from the developer of Synapse, and it's got the support of a former PlayStation boss.

Deadpool VR is the much-needed shot in the arm for virtual reality gaming I've been waiting for

By Ural Garrett published 18 June 25

Deadpool VR made me a virtual reality believer once again thanks to its inventive gameplay mechanics and clever humor.

Mixtape is filled with style, vibes, and heart and absolutely won me over at this year’s Summer Game Fest

By Ural Garrett published 17 June 25

Mixtape is a stylish, emotionally rich coming-of-age game that channels the energy of classic teen films with interactive flair, a killer licensed soundtrack, and heartfelt storytelling.

With clear inspiration from John Wick and the Batman Arkham series, Spine is shaping up to be a satisfyingly stylish action game

By Ural Garrett published 17 June 25

Cyprus-based developer Nekki might have the coolest offering of Summer Game Fest with Spine.

If you can grapple with Crimson Desert's needlessly complex controls, there's a unique action game here with stunning visuals and deep combat

By Ural Garrett published 16 June 25

Crimson Desert stunned me with its visual flair, but its complex control scheme goes way overboard.

A close up of James Bond from upcoming game 007: First Light

Hitman developer IO Interactive teams up with Nvidia to make its James Bond game look incredible

By Ural Garrett published 16 June 25

Serious tech, serious scalability

Sega gets the last laugh as Sonic Racing: Crossworlds has potential to beat Mario Kart World to be Nintendo Switch 2's best racer

By Ural Garrett published 16 June 25

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds does the exact opposite of its predecessor by being a kart racer I think everybody will enjoy.

Samsung Odyssey G81SF gaming monitor resting on a desk with Marvel Rivals open

I tested the Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF for two weeks and couldn't get enough of its otherworldly performance

By Ural Garrett published 30 April 25

E-sports-level performance for a 27-inch 4K OLED monitor with a high price to match

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition powered on resting on a small black table outside

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition Review: A great price and solid performance, but needs a few tweaks

By Ural Garrett published 15 April 25

Recommended

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is a slim laptop equipped with solid specs for everyday computing, but a few key design flaws hold it back from towering over the competition.

A close up of Hazel as she readies a magic spell

I was drawn to South of Midnight by its masterful audio and visual presentation but fell in love with its incredible exploration and combat

By Ural Garrett published 3 April 25

Saving the world with a supernatural needle and thread

HP OmniStudio X 31.5 all-in-one PC resting on a desk in between house plants

I spent a week testing the HP OmniStudio X 31.5, and while it's not the best choice for gaming, it is great for everyday computing

By Ural Garrett published 24 March 25

Recommended

A well-rounded all-in-one desktop for work, creating and low-level gaming

Will.i.am speaking about XBoom speakers at CES 2025, wearing all black with a black cap

'Exploitative use of AI is social media; we already have it – it's called you don't own your data’: will.i.am talks tech, LG, and using AI responsibly

By Ural Garrett published 22 March 25

‘The public is not aware of just the power of data’: will.i.am on speaking to our speakers, responsible use of AI and, er, scrolling Insta on the toilet.

A screenshot of Hazel from South of Midnight holding a glowing bottle

South of Midnight's audio team shed light on the game's unique approach: 'Games tend to follow certain formulas, and this wasn’t one of them'

By Ural Garrett published 20 March 25

How South of Midnight blends southern gothic storytelling with a revolutionary soundtrack.

Two players ride dragons in Split Fiction.

Hoverboards and farting pigs: Split Fiction is shaping up to be an unhinged split-screen co-op adventure for the ages

By Ural Garrett published 13 February 25

Split Fiction is a split-screen co-op adventure that follows the journey of two heroines attempting to escape a machine that places them in a world split between science fiction and fantasy.

South of Midnight could be the fantastic B-tier action adventure Xbox desperately needs

By Ural Garrett published 11 February 25

South of Midnight is a distinct and gripping interesting Southern American folktale with some solid platforming, combat, and incredible style to match.

I spent 10 hours with Cold VR and the shooter’s slow-mo action is incredibly fun - but it's a bit unpolished and buggy

By Ural Garrett published 7 February 25

With the help of a computer hacker, Cold VR sees players take on enemy AI in a world where time slows down while in motion.

The new Razer Blade 16 just might shake up the thin and light gaming laptop market in a big way

By Ural Garrett published 22 January 25

The Razer Blade 16 2025 is coming with a host of new changes to the design and specs.

A pair of Lenovo Legion Go S models on a desk

Hands on: Lenovo Legion Go S

By Ural Garrett published 22 January 25

Not yet rated

The Lenovo Legion Go S is possibly the most exciting PC gaming handheld release of 2025, and it has everything to do with its software.

I tried Victrola’s new turntables, and they're seriously good value, with some smart extra features

By Ural Garrett published 13 January 25

CES 2025 Elegance and functionality regardless of the price

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