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Should I Play The Last of Us If I Watched the Show? Here Is the Honest Answer

Knowing how Joel and Ellie’s journey ends changes nothing about whether you should play it. The games make you responsible for whether they survive. That distinction is not a…

Ryan LiptonRyan Lipton·6 May 2026·1 min read
Gaming

Silent Hill Games Ranked: Every Entry from Worst to Best

The scariest game in this franchise is not even a game, and the worst one is not even horror. More Silent Hill games are mediocre than great. That is the franchise’s defining…

Ryan LiptonRyan Lipton·2 May 2026·1 min read
Console Gaming Trends to Watch Beyond 2025 (2026–2027)
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Console Gaming Trends to Watch Beyond 2025 (2026–2027)

Handheld gaming, ecosystem lock-in, and subscription value are shaping the next console cycle more than raw hardware power. Nintendo’s hybrid approach leads the trend, PlayStation…

Ryan LiptonRyan Lipton·25 February 2026·1 min read
How Tariffs and Pricing Changes Shaped Console Gaming After 2025
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How Tariffs and Pricing Changes Shaped Console Gaming After 2025

Pricing became one of the most important forces in console gaming after 2025. What initially looked like isolated price increases gradually reshaped how players evaluated value,…

Ryan LiptonRyan Lipton·10 February 2026·1 min read
Steam Deck OLED handheld from the ABXY button side
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Steam Deck OLED One Year On: A Year of Living With the Reference Handheld

Steam Deck OLED, twelve months in. What the launch review got right, what it got wrong, what wears, what holds up. The retrospective only a year-in user could write.

Rebecca NaylorRebecca Naylor·30 January 2026·1 min read
Xbox consoles 2026
Gaming

Xbox in 2026: Best Value or Losing Focus?

Xbox Series X still offers one of gaming’s strongest value propositions through Game Pass, backwards compatibility, and a deep catalogue. However, muddled messaging, hardware…

Ryan LiptonRyan Lipton·28 January 2026·1 min read
ps5 console family
Gaming

Is PlayStation Still Worth It in 2026?

PlayStation 5 remains one of the most refined console experiences available, with a mature software ecosystem and the strongest exclusive lineup. The premium focus is real,…

Ryan LiptonRyan Lipton·23 January 2026·1 min read
Nintendo Switch 2
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Why Nintendo Won Console Gaming in 2025

Nintendo won 2025 by executing a narrow, confident vision rather than chasing specs or device sprawl. Switch 2 delivered the year’s defining hardware moment, pulling mainstream…

Ryan LiptonRyan Lipton·11 January 2026·1 min read
Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 and XBox Series X
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Nintendo Switch 2 vs PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X in 2026: Which Console Should You Buy?

By 2026, each console has a clear identity. Switch 2 suits players who value portability and couch co-op. PS5 Pro is the premium pick for high-end presentation and exclusive…

Ryan LiptonRyan Lipton·8 January 2026·1 min read