Despite lay-offs and studio closures, the 20th edition of the ceremony saw Dungeons & Dragons-inspired Baldur’s Gate 3 become the runaway winner in a hotly contested fieldIn London last night, the 20th Bafta games awards celebrated a year that was stacked with critically acclaimed games. Taking place against the backdrop of an unprecedented year of layoffs and studio closures in the gaming industry, acknowledged by Bafta chair Sara Putt in her speech at the beginning of the evening, it was a...
Inspired by the (frankly excellent) Fallout TV show, this week on VG247's Best Games Ever podcast I've tasked my colleagues with finding the best game where a family member ditches you. With the prerequisite understanding that none of them are allowed to pick Fallout 3, the quintessential "dad's buggered off" simulator.As it turns out, being forsaken by a family member is a fairly common scenario in video games, especially if you widen the concept of family out to any sort of fraternity or...
We tested the best Xbox headsets from SteelSeries, HyperX, and more to help you find the best Xbox headphones for your budget and play style.
Once stuck in a no-man’s land between smartphones and laptops, tablets are now incredibly versatile devices and we’ve ranked the best of them to ensure that you get paired with the right one. What’s most surprising about tablet computers in 2024 is that, in certain use cases, they can absolutely perform as your sole productivity device. For instance, writers can make use of apps like Google Docs and Scrivener while creatives have access to incredible editing apps like LumaFusion and Canva....
Meta's operating system is now open for any company to use, and both Asus ROG and Lenovo are working on new hardware that will run it.
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Keyboards, keyboards, keyboards – there were already a lot of different keyboards to choose from but, with hybrid working taking off in recent years, more manufacturers have gotten in on the action and the incumbents have more options than ever. Thankfully, we're here to help you pick the best keyboard for you. Whether you work in an office, have your own desk setup at home or like to head out and work at a coffee shop, there is a keyboard for you. Though, there is so much to consider, from...
Nvidia has long been the most popular brand for graphics cards, and for good reason. But what's the best Nvidia graphics card right now, and which is the best option for you? We've created this guide to answer that very question, as we've used all of the data we've collected from all of our Nvidia graphics card reviews to determine which cards offer the absolute best value for your money. When testing every card, we make sure to use benchmarks to determine the raw performance speeds,...
Regardless of if you just got your hands on a PS5 or you’ve had the console for a while, chances are you had a good idea which few games you wanted to start out with. After playing those to death, maybe you’re on the hunt for the next title that will suck you into an immersive world. We can confidently say that all of the video games on our best PS5 games list do this in their own way, be they action-adventure titles, racing sims, puzzles and everything in between. As always, in building a list...
If you’re thinking of upgrading your PC gaming skills and don’t know where to start, it may be worth looking for a new gaming mouse. We have almost too much experience with gaming mice, with our team reviewing countless models every year. We ensure to spend at least a week with each mouse so we have enough real-world experience to share with you. We also make sure to test out every major feature, from the sensor to how the buttons feel to use, as well as how long the battery life is for...
After the Lakers’ last practice before their playoff series begins Saturday night, LeBron James praised Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, calling him “one of the best players to ever play this game.” “He does everything. Does everything. The most important thing is he changes the way his teammates think about their own play,” James said. “When you're able to inspire your teammates to play at a level that sometimes they don't even feel like they can play at, that's the true testament of a great...
SportsLine's computer model simulated Game 2 of Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets series 10,000 times and revealed its picks for the 2024 NBA playoffs on Monday