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Borderlands 4 maker says your old PC hardware is to blame for the game’s poor performance – even though it struggles to run on an RTX 5090
By Isaiah Williams published
Gearbox Software's Borderlands 4 joins the list of poorly optimized Unreal Engine 5 PC games, yet its CEO thinks your old gaming PC is the problem.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, September 16 (game #828)
By Johnny Dee published
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

Amid a tidal wave of performance complaints on PC, the first Borderlands 4 patch has arrived to address stability – but no one knows what it does
By Lloyd Coombes published
Good news, PC fans: Borderlands 4 just got a patch to help with optimization. Still, with no patch notes, it's hard to work out how it does that.
Latest Reviews

Hollow Knight Silksong review: a daring, experimental, and breathtakingly beautiful sequel
By Jake Green published
Hollow Knight: Silksong is a bold follow up to a beloved cult indie hit. Here's our full review, including a breakdown of accessibility settings.

NHL 26 review: brilliant for fans but brutal for beginners
By John-Anthony Disotto published
NHL 26 is an excellent sports video game that captures the true essence of what it means to be an elite ice hockey player.

Borderlands 4 review: Gearbox’s looter shooter gets its groove back
By Rhys Wood published
Borderlands 4 is a roaring success, firmly finding its feet after two incredibly divisive entries.

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion review: superb customization is wasted on a lifeless open world
By Rhys Wood published
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion offers a lot to like, but also plenty to make the experience feel lacking.

Belkin Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2: affordable, easy to apply and sure to keep your Switch screen safe
By Josh Russell published
Don’t want to scratch your Switch 2? This Belkin screen protector is affordable and does an excellent job of defending that gorgeous display.
PC Gaming

Hollow Knight Silksong review: a daring, experimental, and breathtakingly beautiful sequel
By Jake Green published
Hollow Knight: Silksong is a bold follow up to a beloved cult indie hit. Here's our full review, including a breakdown of accessibility settings.

Borderlands 4 maker says your old PC hardware is to blame for the game’s poor performance – even though it struggles to run on an RTX 5090
By Isaiah Williams published
Gearbox Software's Borderlands 4 joins the list of poorly optimized Unreal Engine 5 PC games, yet its CEO thinks your old gaming PC is the problem.

I murdered my way up a vertical city and snooped through environments in search of shiny quartz crystals in Styx: Blades of Greed, and I can’t wait to get my sneak on again
By Rob Dwiar published
Styx: Blades of Greed might have been one of the most underrated games of Gamescom 2025.

Marvel Rivals Season 4 launch: our live coverage of today's update, Angela, and early impressions
By Jake Green last updated
Here's what you need to know about Marvel Rivals Season 4, its new Hero, and what's changed.
Nintendo

Hollow Knight Silksong review: a daring, experimental, and breathtakingly beautiful sequel
By Jake Green published
Hollow Knight: Silksong is a bold follow up to a beloved cult indie hit. Here's our full review, including a breakdown of accessibility settings.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date finally confirmed by Nintendo along with Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – and they're both arriving sooner than you think
By Demi Williams published
Nintendo has finally revealed the release dates for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

Mario Tennis Fever and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book announced for Nintendo Switch 2, along with ports of Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder DLC
By Demi Williams published
To celebrate the Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary, Nintendo has announced two new games coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, along with several Super Mario Bros. ports.

Borderlands 4 review: Gearbox’s looter shooter gets its groove back
By Rhys Wood published
Borderlands 4 is a roaring success, firmly finding its feet after two incredibly divisive entries.
Playstation

Hollow Knight Silksong review: a daring, experimental, and breathtakingly beautiful sequel
By Jake Green published
Hollow Knight: Silksong is a bold follow up to a beloved cult indie hit. Here's our full review, including a breakdown of accessibility settings.

I murdered my way up a vertical city and snooped through environments in search of shiny quartz crystals in Styx: Blades of Greed, and I can’t wait to get my sneak on again
By Rob Dwiar published
Styx: Blades of Greed might have been one of the most underrated games of Gamescom 2025.

The Order of the Giants is a video game expansion done right – here are six reasons why you should jump into the new Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC
By Rob Dwiar, Dashiell Wood published
If you’re looking for more Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, then its Order of the Giants DLC is going to be perfect for you - here’s why we love it.

Amid a tidal wave of performance complaints on PC, the first Borderlands 4 patch has arrived to address stability – but no one knows what it does
By Lloyd Coombes published
Good news, PC fans: Borderlands 4 just got a patch to help with optimization. Still, with no patch notes, it's hard to work out how it does that.
Xbox

Hollow Knight Silksong review: a daring, experimental, and breathtakingly beautiful sequel
By Jake Green published
Hollow Knight: Silksong is a bold follow up to a beloved cult indie hit. Here's our full review, including a breakdown of accessibility settings.

I murdered my way up a vertical city and snooped through environments in search of shiny quartz crystals in Styx: Blades of Greed, and I can’t wait to get my sneak on again
By Rob Dwiar published
Styx: Blades of Greed might have been one of the most underrated games of Gamescom 2025.

The Order of the Giants is a video game expansion done right – here are six reasons why you should jump into the new Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC
By Rob Dwiar, Dashiell Wood published
If you’re looking for more Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, then its Order of the Giants DLC is going to be perfect for you - here’s why we love it.

Amid a tidal wave of performance complaints on PC, the first Borderlands 4 patch has arrived to address stability – but no one knows what it does
By Lloyd Coombes published
Good news, PC fans: Borderlands 4 just got a patch to help with optimization. Still, with no patch notes, it's hard to work out how it does that.