Best indie games of 2024 — the definitive community list
We asked, you voted. Here are the top 25 indie games from last year.
Is gaming on a handheld PC worth it? Steam Deck 2 year review
Portability, performance, and the games that made it my favorite way to game.
The $500 gaming PC vs $500 console debate, settled once and for all
I built both this year. The answer might surprise you (or not).
Baldur's Gate 3 vs Divinity: Original Sin 2 — which should you play first?
Both are masterpieces. Here's the honest answer based on what kind of gamer you are.
My honest review of the new Call of Duty after 50 hours
Is it worth $70? The multiplayer is great, the campaign is mediocre. Full breakdown inside.
Retro gaming in 2025: the best emulators and where to get ROMs legally
Preservation, legality, and the best hardware to run classic games.
The best controller for PC gaming in 2025 (tested 8 of them)
Tested: Xbox Elite, DualSense Edge, 8BitDo Pro 3, and five others. Here's the ranking.
Xbox or PS5 in 2025: an honest comparison for someone who owns both
Game Pass vs PlayStation exclusives. The answer is more nuanced than the fanboys will tell you.
PC building guide for beginners: $800 build that runs everything at 1080p
Parts list, compatibility tips, and where to save vs. where to splurge.
Elden Ring DLC — 40 hours in, spoiler-free first impressions
FromSoftware did it again. Here's what makes Shadow of the Erdtree special without ruining anything.
The psychology of loot boxes: why they're designed the way they are
Variable reward schedules, FOMO, and the regulatory landscape around predatory monetization.
How game streaming will change console gaming in the next 5 years
Cloud gaming latency is finally approaching acceptable levels. Here's what the roadmap looks like.
Welcome to b/gaming — your home for all things games
Console, PC, mobile, indie, retro — all platforms welcome. Post reviews, recommendations, and hot takes.
Why I went back to single-player games and never looked back
Online toxicity, FOMO mechanics, and the quiet joy of a game with a real ending.