Gaming
ASRock PG-1600G Phantom Gaming — a reliable choice for your high-power builds
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. Established in 2002, ASRock is a Taiwanese manufacturer renowned for developing high-performance PC hardware components, including motherboards, graphics cards, and mini PCs. In…
Best Portable Monitors in 2025 (4K, 1080p, & Gaming)
Planning to buy a portable monitor? There are lots of things you should consider before making your purchase. This guide will help you choose the best portable monitor for your needs, whether you’re looking for 4K or 1080p resolution, gaming support, or other features. When it comes to buying a portable monitor, there are several…
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Review: Stunning gaming performance meets top-tier productivity
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. AMD’s 3D V-Cache technology has proven to be the killer tech that delivers dominating performance over Intel in gaming, and the second-gen revision…
How to Protect Your Digital Identity While Gaming Online
Playing games online provides entertainment but exposes you to specific dangers during gameplay. Hackers and scammers specifically target your personal data, payment specifics, and gaming account information. Cybercriminals steal money and account credentials through phishing attacks, malware, and unsecured systems. Gaming carelessly can lead to possible profile loss and the threat of identity theft. Protecting…
Acer Predator X32 X3 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor review: All the bells and whistles
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. OLED technology has brought many good things to gamers, like premium image quality, color accuracy, color saturation, and incredible contrast. They deliver next-level…
AOC Agon Pro AG346UCD Ultra-wide OLED gaming monitor review: Maximum color and solid value
With so many of the best OLED gaming monitors appearing regularly from every major and minor manufacturer, my review opportunities have been prolific. And with no significant exception, their imaging and gaming performance differs by mere minutia. As long as the refresh rate is over 150 Hz, you can expect to see no motion blur…
The Best VR Headsets for PC Gaming – IGN
When you want to escape to virtual worlds, having a VR headset that connects to a great gaming PC can unlock even more possibilities. Some of the top VR games work on standalone headsets, but those devices are few and far between. Most games look and play better if your VR headset is hooked up…
Ted Price looks back on over 30 years in gaming | interview — The DeanBeat
Ted Price, the retiring CEO of Insomniac Games, received the honor of being inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences at The Dice Awards this week. Price started Insomniac Games in 1994 and brought us games such as Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank, Resistance: Fall of Man, and the blockbuster Marvel’s Spider-Man…
Asus ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 360 Hz OLED gaming monitor review: Lighting-fast with pro-level color accuracy
If you’re looking for value in a high-performance gaming monitor, check out Asus’ ROG Strix line. These monitors typically offer near or the same performance as the more expensive Swift screens and can save you a few bucks. You still get the same rugged build quality and check-this-out styling, with slick LED lighting and glowing…
Netflix Gaming Is As Confusing As Ever
In 2021, Netflix made the unusual move of purchasing Oxenfree maker Night School Studio. “We’re inspired by their bold mission to set a new bar for storytelling in games,” then-VP of game development Mike Verdu wrote at the time. Nearly four years later, Verdu is no longer head of development and Oxenfree, a bespoke, original…