Ural Garrett

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

Reach

'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

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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

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

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

A screenshot from the game Mixtape

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

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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.

Spine

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

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

Crimson Desert

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

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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

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

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Serious tech, serious scalability

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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'

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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

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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.

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

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

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

Key artwork for the VR game Cold VR

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

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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.

A Razer Blade 16 on a desk

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

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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

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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.

Victrola Journey Glow at CES 2025

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

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CES 2025 Elegance and functionality regardless of the price

Three audio products from the CES show floor

The 6 coolest audio innovations I saw at CES 2025, including purifying earbuds and smarter spatial audio

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CES 2025 Weird and wonderful tech for speakers and music creation

The Lenco LBT-215BK at the CES 2025 trade show

I tried Lenco's gorgeous and affordable new wireless turntable, and this will be hard to beat for the money

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CES 2025 A phenomenal sub-$400 wireless turntable that also wants to convert vinyl to digital

Technics EAH-AZ100 in-ear headphones, one facing up and the other facing down, on a white surface

5 best headphones and earbuds of CES 2025

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CES 2025 From magnetic fluid earbuds to wireless-charing over-ears, these stood out above the rest

The StormBerg Twin 2 speaker at CES 2025

The 5 best speakers of CES 2025

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CES 2025 Unique designs and fine audio quality.

We Are Rewind cassette player at CES 2025 on the show floor

This modern cassette player with Bluetooth (and matching retro wireless headphones) might've been my favorite music experience at CES 2025

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CES 2025 A rechargeable tape player with Bluetooth headphones with recording capabilities.

Gadhouse Cosmos Solar turntable on a blue background

The 5 best turntables and accessories of CES 2025

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CES 2025 Vinyl players that are the cream of the crop

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