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: Victrix BFG Reloaded Controller (PS4/PS5)

Review: Victrix BFG Reloaded Controller (PS4/PS5)

Pros: Highly modular, adaptive to any playstyle Hall Effect tech prevents stick drift Comfortable Fightpad for fighting games Long battery life and low-latency wireless Tournament-ready with fast triggers Cons: No haptic feedback or adaptive triggers Customization app is PC-only Larger size may not suit smaller hands The Turtle...
Review: Turtle Beach Airlite Fit Headset (Nintendo Switch)

Review: Turtle Beach Airlite Fit Headset (Nintendo Switch)

When I initially picked up the Turtle Beach Airlite Fit headset for Nintendo Switch, I'll admit to keeping my expectations in check. Turtle Beach produces wonderful audio gear, but budget headsets often feel like a compromise. Yet after spending some quality time with this headset, I can confidently...
Review: Turtle Beach Rematch Controller (Nintendo Switch)

Review: Turtle Beach Rematch Controller (Nintendo Switch)

Turtle Beach is coming out of the gates swinging with it's 2025 device rollout, hitting the ground running with devices for Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox. Included in the Nintendo Switch lineup is the Rematch controller that comes in two flavors; Invincible Mario and Super Mario Star. We...