Founder & Senior Writer · since 2018

Ryan Lipton

Tech, hardware, features, and the masthead's headline reviews. Over a decade covering games and consumer technology.

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Gaming

GTA 6: Everything We Know, Release Date, Platforms, and Story

The most revealing thing about Grand Theft Auto VI is not what Rockstar has shown, but what almost every preview article gets wrong. Most coverage cannot separate fact from…

Ryan Lipton·15 May 2026·10 min read

Gaming

2026 Video Game Adaptations: Confirmed Movie and TV Release Dates

The 2026 adaptation pipeline splits three ways: prestige TV treating game worlds as long-form canon, stylish animation, and broad theatrical releases. Confirmed titles span Return…

Ryan Lipton·14 May 2026·5 min read

9.4· Outstanding

Gaming

Baldur’s Gate 3 PS5 Pro Review – The Best Way To Play It On Console

Scoring 9.4/10, Baldur’s Gate 3 on PS5 Pro is the definitive console version. Native 4K in quality mode and a stable 60fps upscaled performance mode let the Divinity Engine…

Ryan Lipton·14 May 2026·9 min read

Gaming

The 10 Best Superhero Games To Play Right Now

Ten superhero games worth playing now, spanning open-world action, narrative adventures, fighting games, and even a workplace comedy. Marvel, DC, and original universes all…

Ryan Lipton·14 May 2026·9 min read

Gaming

Ranking the Batman Arkham Games: Every Arkham Title Ranked

Arkham City takes the top spot, perfecting the balance of freeflow combat, predator stealth, and open-world exploration that defined the series. Each entry is ranked by how well…

Ryan Lipton·14 May 2026·6 min read

Gaming

10 Underrated Platformers to Add to Your Backlog – Hidden Gems Worth Playing

Ten platformers that slipped under the radar despite strong ideas, satisfying movement, or memorable worlds. Picks include A Hat in Time’s joyful 3D movement, alongside…

Ryan Lipton·14 May 2026·7 min read

Gaming

Hitman World of Assassination Beginner’s Guide – Tips, Disguises and Stealth Basics

Hitman World of Assassination bundles the modern trilogy into one generous package, but the sheer volume of content can overwhelm newcomers. This guide teaches habits over…

Ryan Lipton·14 May 2026·7 min read

Gaming

Bully Retrospective: Why Rockstar’s Schoolyard Sandbox Still Matters

Bully arrived under controversy but proved to be one of Rockstar’s most intriguing side projects: a warm-hearted take on adolescence and institutional failure. Its tighter scope…

Ryan Lipton·14 May 2026·6 min read

Gaming

10 of the Best Stealth Games to Play Next

Ten stealth games spanning strict ghost-run challenges and flexible hybrids that let you choose how sneaky to be. The list covers sprawling sandboxes, tight level-based…

Ryan Lipton·14 May 2026·7 min read

Gaming

Rockstar Games Ranked – The 10 Best Releases From GTA to Red Dead

Red Dead Redemption 2 takes the top spot in this ranking of Rockstar’s most notable titles. Each entry is judged by how it feels to return to now, weighing pacing, mission…

Ryan Lipton·14 May 2026·7 min read

Gaming

What Order to Play Metal Gear Solid: Release vs Chronological

Every guide answering what order to play Metal Gear Solid gives you the same list. Release order is correct. The harder question in 2026 is access. Two of the nine mainline…

Ryan Lipton·10 May 2026·9 min read

8.6· Great

Tech

MacBook Air M5 (2026) Review: The Ultraportable That Needs No Apology

If the best laptop for most people means the longest battery life, the lightest chassis, and a chip fast enough to handle anything short of professional video rendering or…

Ryan Lipton·9 May 2026·13 min read

Gaming

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 Lipton·6 May 2026·8 min read

6.8· Mixed

Gaming

PS5 Pro Review 2026: Impressive Power, Uneven Value

Opening Sony built a console that outmuscles most mid-range gaming PCs, then released it into a library that barely notices. The PS5 Pro is a hardware answer waiting for a…

Ryan Lipton·5 May 2026·10 min read

8.4· Great

Gaming

Razer Blade 18 (2025) Review: Desktop-Class Power in a Premium Chassis

The Razer Blade 18 (2025) pairs flagship components, including up to an RTX 5090, with a dual-mode 18-inch display and a practical port selection. Performance is genuine…

Ryan Lipton·3 May 2026·7 min read

10.0· Outstanding

Gaming

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Review: A Perfect 10 on PS5 Pro

A perfect 10/10. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a dark fantasy turn-based RPG where every battle blends traditional commands with timed inputs and free aiming. Sandfall…

Ryan Lipton·3 May 2026·9 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 Lipton·2 May 2026·13 min read

Tech

How Much RAM Do You Need for AI in 2026?

If you are asking how much RAM you need for AI in 2026, the honest answer is: it depends less on the number of gigabytes and more on how fast those gigabytes can move. Memory…

Ryan Lipton·28 April 2026·13 min read

Tech

Roborock Saros 20 Sonic Review: The Mop Hits the Wall

The dirty strip along every skirting board in your home exists because no robot mop could reach it. The Roborock Saros 20 Sonic eliminates it. Built on the same 36,000 Pa platform…

Ryan Lipton·26 April 2026·14 min read

Tech

Top 5 Robot Vacuums to Look Out For in 2026

The Quick Take Robot vacuums crossed a meaningful threshold in 2026. Suction above 30,000 Pa, retractable LiDAR for sub-8 cm profiles, 100°C dock mop washing, and AI that can…

Ryan Lipton·26 April 2026·18 min read

Tech

Ecovacs Deebot X11 vs X12 OmniCyclone: Which Should You Buy?

Executive Summary The Deebot X11 OmniCyclone is available now and, at around $899/£849 following post-announcement discounting, is a strong buy for most households. The X12…

Ryan Lipton·26 April 2026·13 min read

7.0· Great

Tech

Dyson 360 Vis Nav Review 2026: Finally Worth the Price?

The best carpet cleaner in the robot vacuum category does not mop. The Dyson 360 Vis Nav earns its price on suction alone. Two years and six firmware updates after a launch marred…

Ryan Lipton·25 April 2026·15 min read

Tech

Best Kitchen Gadgets for 2026: Espresso, Air Fryers, Thermometers and More

The quick take Most kitchen gadgets are either novelty items or small upgrades you stop noticing after a week. This shortlist is the opposite: it focuses on tools that make…

Ryan Lipton·23 April 2026·10 min read

Gaming

Best PC Gaming Accessories for 2026: keyboards, mice, audio and desk upgrades

A good PC can feel average with the wrong peripherals. The best upgrades are usually not a new GPU, they are the things you touch and hear every session: mouse, keyboard, audio,…

Ryan Lipton·23 April 2026·6 min read

8.0· Great

Tech

MacBook Neo (2026) Review: Apple’s £599 Gamble Pays Off

Apple has never sold a laptop this cheap. The MacBook Neo starts at £599, runs a full copy of macOS on an A18 Pro chip borrowed from the iPhone 16 Pro, and comes wrapped in the…

Ryan Lipton·23 April 2026·13 min read

Gaming

Best PS5 Games 2026: Essential Picks for Every Player

A console generation supposedly winding down just produced its deepest year. Every standout shares one trait: ambition that ignores the calendar. The platform’s strongest months…

Ryan Lipton·23 April 2026·12 min read

Gaming

Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games 2026: 12 Essential Picks

The Best Switch 2 Games in 2026 Start With a Contradiction A portable console running Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p should not exist in a device that fits inside a rucksack. The Switch…

Ryan Lipton·19 April 2026·15 min read