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Ryan Lipton

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

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Gaming

PS6 Release Date Watch 2026: What Sony Has Confirmed and What the Cycle Says

The most interesting thing about the PS6 is not what it will do. It is what Sony had to communicate by shipping the PS5 Pro first.

Ryan Lipton·3 June 2026·5 min read

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Best PS5 Games of 2025 – 10 Essential Picks To Play Right Now

The PS5 library has finally reached the point where you could spend a full year gaming and still feel like you are missing things. Ten essential picks for 2025.

Ryan Lipton·27 May 2026·4 min read

Gaming

Sora 2 vs Veo 3 in 2026: What OpenAI’s Video Model Does Now

Sora 2 was announced by OpenAI in October 2025, positioned as a significant upgrade to the original Sora model that had been previewed in early 2024 but remained in controlled…

Ryan Lipton·27 May 2026·5 min read

Gaming

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

Title: 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…

Ryan Lipton·17 May 2026·17 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

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

Valve Steam Machine 2026, the Lineage Call That Failed in 2015 Returning at Maturity

Steam Machines failed in 2015 because the platform they depended on did not exist. Fourteen hardware vendors shipped living-room PCs running SteamOS 1.x into a market where the…

Ryan Lipton·13 May 2026·13 min read

Gaming

What Order to Play Metal Gear Solid: Release vs Chronological

What Order to Play Metal Gear Solid Release order is the correct sequence, and the reason it is correct is that Hideo Kojima built each entry on the assumption that the player had…

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 2026·11 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 2026·16 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 2026·14 min read

Gaming

The Best Accessories for Each Console (2026 Edition)

Title: The Best Accessories for Each Console: 2026 Edition Meta Description: The 2026 console accessory market reflects what each platform-holder thinks their device is for. This…

Ryan Lipton·6 April 2026·8 min read

Tech

Best Car Accessories for 2026: Dash Cams, Wireless CarPlay & Chargers

Why these are the upgrades that matter Most ‘car gadgets’ are novelty. The ones worth buying are boring in the best way, they solve the same handful of real problems: keeping your…

Ryan Lipton·5 April 2026·7 min read

Tech

Best Amazon Alexa Devices in 2026: Echo speakers, smart displays and smart home hubs

Who this guide is for (and who should skip it) This guide is for you if you want an Alexa setup that feels reliable day-to-day, and will not box you into a dead-end smart home…

Ryan Lipton·5 April 2026·12 min read

Tech

Best Mesh Wi‑Fi Systems for 2026: Wi‑Fi 7 picks, reliable coverage, and smart upgrades

If your home internet feels fine next to the router but falls apart in bedrooms, home offices, or basements, a mesh system is usually the cleanest fix. This guide focuses on…

Ryan Lipton·5 April 2026·7 min read

8.6· Great

Gaming

AMD Strix Halo Review 2026, Is the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 the AI Inference Answer?

The AI inference question used to be whether a home machine could run the model at all. Strix Halo changes the question to which quantisation you want.

Ryan Lipton·28 February 2026·15 min read

Gaming

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 Lipton·25 February 2026·9 min read

Gaming

Ghost of Yotei Review, the Sucker Punch Sequel and What the Platform Has Learned

The Ghost of Yotei review is, in one sense, a review of a sequel that was never announced as one. Sucker Punch Productions spent five years learning from Ghost of Tsushima,…

Ryan Lipton·14 February 2026·13 min read

Gaming

How Tariffs and Pricing Changes Shaped Console Gaming After 2025

Title: How Tariffs and Pricing Changes Shaped Console Gaming After 2025 Meta Description: The 2025 tariff regime restructured what every platform-holder could ask of its audience.…

Ryan Lipton·10 February 2026·8 min read

Gaming

Death Stranding 2 On the Beach Review, Kojima and the Second Album

The second album is the hardest thing in any creative career, and the lineage call for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has been forming since the moment Death Stranding 2 review…

Ryan Lipton·9 February 2026·13 min read

Gaming

Handheld Gaming in 2026: Switch 2 vs PlayStation Portal vs ROG Xbox Ally

Switch 2 offers a true hybrid console experience, PlayStation Portal streams your PS5 library remotely, and ROG Xbox Ally runs full PC games on the go. Each represents a…

Ryan Lipton·5 February 2026·4 min read

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 Lipton·28 January 2026·9 min read

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 Lipton·23 January 2026·4 min read

Gaming

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 Lipton·11 January 2026·4 min read

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Gaming

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 Lipton·8 January 2026·5 min read

Gaming

Best Console to Buy in 2026 (By Player Type)

No single console wins in 2026; the best choice depends on how you actually play. Nintendo suits families and portable players. PlayStation fits those chasing premium exclusives…

Ryan Lipton·8 January 2026·5 min read

Gaming

Who Won Console Gaming in 2025? PlayStation vs Xbox vs Nintendo, Ranked

Nintendo takes the 2025 crown. Switch 2 delivered the year’s defining hardware moment and the clearest pitch to a broad audience. PlayStation held strong as the premium home…

Ryan Lipton·5 January 2026·7 min read

Gaming

Best PS5 Games of 2025: Essential Picks, Rankings and Guides

A curated hub linking to SpawningPoint’s top 2025 PS5 coverage, organised by mood rather than a single ranked list. Find essential picks for immediate play, genre shortlists…

Ryan Lipton·3 January 2026·4 min read