How to assign back buttons on a new pro controller, and the settings I recommend based on 20+ reviews

If you have a controller from GameSir, PowerA, Turtle Beach, Victrix (PDP), Razer, or 8BitDo, you won't need to dabble in ...

7 ways I prime my mouse for the best performance in PC games

Your gaming mouse's settings can have a big impact on your gaming performance. Here's how to optimize your settings to maximize your gaming.

"There's always a loose end, trailing off into the distance": Inside the mind of a Metroidvania creator and how they spin up mysteries

Along the way, ideas emerged in various ways. Some grew out of unintentional bugs, including one that allowed players to die ...

I Tested 15 Gaming Mice This Year – These 3 Stand Out, for Very Different Reasons

I've tested 15 mice this year ( you can read my existing reviews, with plenty more to come in 2026). I haven't scored them ...