There are games that get called essential and games that actually are. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate … Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in 2026: Still the Most Complete Fighting Game Ever MadeRead more
Hardware
Two Premium Controllers, Two Different Philosophies: Which One Actually Belongs in Your Setup?
I’ve been thinking about what makes a controller worth spending serious money on. Not the marketing. … Two Premium Controllers, Two Different Philosophies: Which One Actually Belongs in Your Setup?Read more
Three Mice, Three Price Points: Which One Actually Makes Sense for Your Setup?
I get asked about peripherals a lot. Specifically, people want to know how little they can … Three Mice, Three Price Points: Which One Actually Makes Sense for Your Setup?Read more
Two Retro Scalers, Two Different Jobs: Which One Belongs in Your Setup?
I’ve been running analog sources through modern capture hardware for a while now, and the question … Two Retro Scalers, Two Different Jobs: Which One Belongs in Your Setup?Read more
The Xbox 360 Arcade Is Still Worth Owning in 2026
I’ve been thinking about the Xbox 360 a lot lately. Not in a nostalgic, rose-tinted way. … The Xbox 360 Arcade Is Still Worth Owning in 2026Read more
The Budget PC Controller I Keep Recommending to Everyone
There’s a question that comes up a lot when people see my setup. They want to … The Budget PC Controller I Keep Recommending to EveryoneRead more
The Adapter That Future-Proofs Your PS2 Forever
How Brook’s Wingman PS2 turned a 20-year-old console into a modern controller hub There’s a specific … The Adapter That Future-Proofs Your PS2 ForeverRead more
The MEGA Xbox 360 Building Set Is the Most Interesting Thing on My Desk Right Now
I spend a lot of time thinking about how games are preserved. Not just archived, but … The MEGA Xbox 360 Building Set Is the Most Interesting Thing on My Desk Right NowRead more
The $40 Controller That Just Made My $70 Xbox Pad Redundant
I play a lot of Destiny. Long sessions, live on Twitch, uncut UHD runs that go … The $40 Controller That Just Made My $70 Xbox Pad RedundantRead more