GAMING · BUYING GUIDESwitch 2, PS5 or Steam Machine: which console to buy for the holidays 2026?The Switch 2 now costs $499.99, the PS5 $649.99 and the Steam Machine $1,049. Prices, games, GTA 6, performance and who each console is for, to choose the right gift this Christmas.
GAMING · COMPARISONROG Xbox Ally X20 vs MSI Claw 8 EX AI+: the best premium gaming handheld in 2026Asus's $1,299.99 Xbox Ally X20 adds a 7.4-inch OLED screen; MSI's $1,799.99 Claw 8 EX AI+ is 20 to 30 fps faster with Intel's new Arc G3 Extreme. Screen, performance, battery and price compared.
GAMING · GUIDEGTA 6 release date, price and editions: everything to know before November 19GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Price, Standard vs Ultimate Edition, pre-order bonus, preload date, PC status and what we know about Vice City, Lucia and Jason.
GAMING · ANALYSISCould GTA 6 break every sales record? Pre-orders, analyst forecasts and the records to beatGTA V made $1 billion in three days in 2013. Analysts now expect 37 to 51 million GTA 6 copies in launch week and Take-Two forecasts $8 billion in bookings. The records GTA 6 could break on November 19, and what the numbers really mean.
GAMING · RANKINGBest-selling video games of 2026 so far: Resident Evil Requiem leads, GTA 6 is comingResident Evil Requiem, 007 First Light and Crimson Desert top 2026 sales so far. The Circana US ranking, worldwide sales figures from publishers, and what GTA 6 will change in November.
GAMING · RANKINGThe 10 best-selling video games of all time in 2026, and where GTA 6 could rankMinecraft, GTA V, Red Dead Redemption 2, Wii Sports and Mario Kart 8 lead the all-time sales ranking. Updated 2026 figures from publishers, what these games have in common, and GTA 6's chances.
GAMING · COMPARISONXbox Game Pass vs PlayStation Plus in 2026: which subscription is worth the money?Both services changed prices in 2026. Game Pass Ultimate fell to $22.99 a month, while PlayStation Plus went up for new subscribers. Here are the current tiers, what you get and which one to choose.
GAMING · COMPARISONPS5 Pro, PS5 or Xbox Series X: where should you play GTA VI?Grand Theft Auto VI arrives on November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only. Here is what is confirmed about each version, what consoles now cost, and which one to choose.
GAMING · REVIEW ROUNDUPThe games of September 2026: which ones are worth playing?Fire Emblem, Onimusha and Control Resonant lead a packed September, while Marvel's Wolverine disappoints. What the reviews say, and which game suits you.
GAMING · BUYING GUIDELG UltraGear 1000Hz vs OLED gaming monitors: which should gamers choose?LG's $999.99 UltraGear 25G590B is the first native 1000Hz Full HD monitor. We compare it with current OLED gaming monitors to see who should buy which.
GAMING · RELEASE CALENDAROctober 2026 video game releases: the calendar and what to watchAce Combat 8, Gears of War: E-Day, Modern Warfare 4 and Phantom Blade Zero headline a crowded October. Dates, platforms and the first review scores.
GAMING · REVIEW ROUNDUPValve Steam Machine: what the reviews sayValve's living-room gaming PC is quiet, compact and easy to upgrade. But at $1,049 without a controller, reviewers find it expensive for 1080p to 1440p performance.
GAMING · BUYING GUIDEGaming hardware buying guide: spend where it changes the experienceA practical gaming hardware buying guide covering consoles, PC components, displays, storage, accessories and upgrade priorities.
GAMING · BUYING GUIDEGaming displays: refresh rate, resolution and latency explainedA good gaming display matches your hardware, the games you play and how far you sit from the screen. Here is how to balance refresh rate, resolution and latency.
GAMING · BUYING GUIDEGaming storage: capacity, speed and expansion without guessworkGame libraries grow fast. Here is how to choose storage capacity, SSD speed and expansion for your console or PC without paying for speed you will not notice.