This Day in Gaming History: PlayStation 5 Hits the Streets

This Day in Gaming History: PlayStation 5 Hits the Streets

On November 12th, 2020, Sony unleashed what has become the fastest-selling console in US history, PlayStation 5. Gamers in North America, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea became the first to receive the console, with most other regions releasing on November 19th. PlayStation 5 dropped with two...
This Day in Gaming History: eSports is Born

This Day in Gaming History: eSports is Born

On November 10th, 1981, the birthplace of eSports was cemented in gaming history. Twin Galaxies, which was located on Main Street in Ottumwa, Iowa first opened it's doors to the public. What first was seen as a way for owner Walter Day to spend most of his time...
Turtle Beach Burst II Pro Gaming Mouse

Turtle Beach Burst II Pro Gaming Mouse

Last year, I had the opportunity to review the Turtle Beach Burst II Air, Turtle Beach’s slightly lighter companion to the Burst II Pro. I’ve been using the Air as my daily driver for over a year, and I was pumped to get my hands on the Burst...
This Day in Gaming History: A Legend is Born

This Day in Gaming History: A Legend is Born

Hiroshi Yamauchi, the man whose vision took Nintendo's focus away from a playing card company and pushed them into one of the most important video game companies in the world, was born on this date in 1927. The Nintendo Color TV-Game 6 console, marking a significant moment in...
How Iwata Convinced Reggie to Join Nintendo

How Iwata Convinced Reggie to Join Nintendo

In his book Changing the Game, Retired President of Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aime references what it took for him to leave the hospitality industry and join a video game company. During the recruiting process, Fils-Aime confided in his mentors and colleagues in similar positions that he'd been...
Review: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (PS5)

Review: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (PS5)

A Lesson in Modern Warfare Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is more than a game; it's an incredibly crafted experience that sets a new bar for the first-person shooter genre. Treyarch and Raven Software have outdone themselves this time, offering a title that brings both nostalgic thoughts...
Review: Turtle Beach Burst Air II Mouse (PC)

Review: Turtle Beach Burst Air II Mouse (PC)

What’s in the box? ∙Mouse⋅Charging cable⋅USB Wireless Adapter⋅Stick on grips⋅Skate pads Like my Turtle Beach Vulkan TKL Pro II keyboard review, you may also be asking yourself, Turtle Beach makes mice? Indeed, they do and it’s a great mouse for gaming and day-to-day tasks! First Impressions: The Burst...
Review: Turtle Beach Vulkan TKL Pro II (PC)

Review: Turtle Beach Vulkan TKL Pro II (PC)

Turtle Beach makes keyboards? Yup. Are they any good? Absolutely! Is it mechanical? Yes and no—it’s Hall Effect…more on that later. Let’s dive into the Vulcan II TKL Pro. What is the Hall Effect? Instead of a physical switch, it’s basically magnets. When a conductive material has an...
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick on the Evolution of eSports

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick on the Evolution of eSports

  Bobby Kotick, famous for his work as the CEO of Activision Blizzard, discusses the rise of eSports and how it has evolved. His following input is valued by eSports fans and provides an upbeat perspective into the bright future of eSports. “Looking ahead, we see the popularity...