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: Roccat Vulcan II Keyboard (PC, Xbox, Playstation)

Review: Roccat Vulcan II Keyboard (PC, Xbox, Playstation)

Roccat, the PC accessory arm of Turtle Beach, has built a reputation for providing devices that rival those considered to be the best on the market. Their latest offering, the Vulcan II, attempts to take things to the next level with a clean-looking, ultra-responsive, feature-packed device. Buckle up...
Peripheral Review: Roccat Kone XP Gaming Mouse

Peripheral Review: Roccat Kone XP Gaming Mouse

Roccat has become one of the most recognizable brands in PC peripherals. Each product they release seems to push the segment further and further forward. Their latest release, The Kone XP keeps that streak going by introducing even more new features, an enhanced color palette, new lighting features,...
Peripheral Review: Roccat Kone Pro Gaming Mouse

Peripheral Review: Roccat Kone Pro Gaming Mouse

Roccat has provided must-have PC accessories since their inception in 2006. Since Turtle Beach acquired the company in 2019, their brand recognition has increased ten-fold. The value gamers get for the price point is unmatched. The company now has unleashed their newest gaming mouse on the world, and...