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: Turtle Beach Recon 70 Wired Headset (Nintendo Switch)

Review: Turtle Beach Recon 70 Wired Headset (Nintendo Switch)

Take your Nintendo Switch gaming audio to the next level with the Recon 70 headset.  Overview:  The Recon 70 I reviewed was the Nintendo Switch officially licensed version which is a wired headset that features a rubberized cable and flip to mute microphone. The design is lightweight, and...
Review: Turtle Beach Kone II and Kone II Air

Review: Turtle Beach Kone II and Kone II Air

What's in the Box? - Kone II AirKone II Air MouseCharging CableUSB Wireless AdapterUSB-C (A) Adapter What's in the Box? - Kone II WiredKone II Wired Mouse First Impressions: The Kone II lineup features Turtle Beach’s ergonomic design and all the modern features and customization you will ever...
Review: Turtle Beach Stealth Pro Headset (Xbox)

Review: Turtle Beach Stealth Pro Headset (Xbox)

Turtle Beach has always worked hard to stay at the forefront of the gaming headset space by providing devices that push the industry forward while still providing the comfort and familiarity of what gamers are used to. While there is a lot of fierce competition out there, Turtle...
Headset Review: Roccat Elo Air 7.1 Wireless (PC)

Headset Review: Roccat Elo Air 7.1 Wireless (PC)

The Roccat Elo Air 7.1 Wireless headset was released on October 4, 2020 with an MSRP of $99.99 and a ton of features. I do not say this lightly as I was able to spend a lot of time reviewing this product due to the number of features, they tout with this headset. I used the headset on...