Review
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Review – A Videogame-Ass Videogame Done Right
At this point, Lizard Cube has cemented itself as perhaps the best developer of 2D action-platformers that are based on old IP given a fresh new lick of glorious paint. Streets of Rage 4 was a god damn masterpiece of brawling, and now Shinobi: Art of Vengeance seeks to dethrone it as the new king….
‘One Battle After Another’ review: Leonardo DiCaprio leads a propulsive, hilarious, and political thriller
One Battle After Another is sure to be one of the most critically heralded movies of the year. On paper, that might seem obvious. This film is written and directed by 11-time Academy Award nominee Paul Thomas Anderson, maker of Boogie Nights, Magnolia, There Will Be Blood, Inherent Vice, Phantom Thread, and Licorice Pizza. True…
Apple Watch Series 11 review: A reliable wearable for when it matters most
The tenth generation of the Apple Watch came and went without much fanfare last year, and the arrival of the Series 11 is similarly subdued. Not much appears to have changed with Apple’s smartwatch, with no redesign to be seen. Still, that isn’t to say the Apple Watch Series 11 is unimpressive or unexciting. It…
The Knightling Review – Small Hero, Big Shield, Mixed Results
The Knightling wants to be a heart-warming indie game about an apprentice stepping out of his master’s shadow while also being a throwback action-platformer where you bash monsters with a giant talking shield. It mostly succeeds thanks to its charm and platforming, even if its combat and pacing can’t quite keep up. Our main character…
Acer Predator Connect T7 mesh router review: Expensive and outclassed
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. Acer is a name you don’t often associate with wireless routers, but the company does have a small lineup. With the industry having…
Marshall Heston 120 soundbar review: Massive TV sound from a rock’n’roll legend
Marshall, the iconic UK-based guitar amp company, has finally taken the leap from wireless headphones, earbuds, and Bluetooth speakers into the world of TV audio with its first soundbar. And it’s a Dolby Atmos and DTS-X doozy. The Marshall Heston 120 is big, brash, and has a price to match. That makes the Heston more…
Asus ZenScreen MB27ACF monitor review: A slick portable screen with solid gaming performance
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. Portable monitors have long occupied a niche market of small, lightweight displays that usually sacrifice features and performance on the altar of convenience….
Netgear Orbi 370 Wi-Fi 7 mesh router review: Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 hardware finally makes Orbi affordable
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. Netgear has a well-stacked lineup of Wi-Fi mesh routers, including the Orbi 770, 870, and 970. The Orbi 770 and 870 are tri-band…
Borderlands 4 Review – Too Much Of An Overcorrection
A direct sequel to Borderlands 3, Borderlands 4 aims to rectify the various issues of its predecessor–namely, the overreliance on cringe jokes, overly talkative main villains, and bullet-sponge boss battles. And while these issues are addressed, it may have been an overcorrection as Borderlands 4 is cranked so far in the other direction that the…
ASRock X870 Nova WiFi Motherboard Review: Lots of storage, not without sacrifice
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. Priced at $269.99 at the time of this writing, the X870 Nova WiFi is a reasonably priced and handsomely equipped option in the…