Recent stories by Sam Machkovech
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RTX 4090 review: Spend at least $1,599 for Nvidia’s biggest bargain in years
Our review also dives deeply into DLSS 3—and how it may affect future Nvidia GPUs.
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer is out, and it looks pretty solid
Illumination's changes to familiar Mushroom Kingdom characters are finally confirmed.
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We are currently testing the Nvidia RTX 4090—let us show you its heft
We can't say much yet, but its size may clarify who this $1,599-and-up GPU isn't for.
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Intel A770, A750 review: We are this close to recommending these GPUs
New GPU series, ranging from $289 to $349, is less "amazing" and more "interesting."
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YouTube age-restriction quagmire exposed by 78-minute Mega Man documentary [Updated]
"Summoning Salt" left with little understanding of where auto-moderation line is drawn.
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The rest of Intel Arc’s A700-series GPU prices: A750 lands Oct. 12 below $300
A770 comes in two tiers; Intel claims "perf-per-dollar" wins over Nvidia RTX 3060.
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Ubisoft’s biggest 2022 game delayed for sixth time in five years
Other delays out of 2022 leave Ubisoft with an unusually quiet holiday season.
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Intel: “Moore’s law is not dead” as Arc A770 GPU is priced at $329
Expected performance somewhere near Nvidia's RTX 3060 Ti—at least, for DirectX 12.
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E3 2023 books its physical venue, schedule—and confirms new fan-friendly twist
Reading between the lines about what post-COVID E3 will look like.
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Report: UK authorities have arrested a teenager linked to GTA VI leak
If charges stick, arrest counts as fast turnaround for high-profile data breach.
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Impressions: Shovel Knight Dig is my new roguelite gaming addiction
The modern-retro goodness of Shovel Knight returns with a refreshing take on roguelites.
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Andor first impressions: Star Wars inches toward the best of modern adult TV
The darkest Star Wars series yet takes too long to establish positive momentum.
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Nvidia’s Ada Lovelace GPU generation: $1,599 for RTX 4090, $899 and up for 4080
4090 launches October 12; 4080 to follow in "November."
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Review: Return to Monkey Island is must-play point-and-click brilliance
A spoiler-free reflection on an incredible return to Gilbert and Grossman's roots.
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Halo Infinite’s canceled split-screen campaign can be uncanceled by exploit
In-depth analysis has us wondering what is going on with Halo's stewardship.
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Our biggest remaining PlayStation VR2 questions have been answered
Plus, a wrap-up of Sony's TGS 2022 biggies: God of War: Ragnarok, Tekken 8.
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GoldenEye 007 re-release finally confirmed—but it’s not the leaked remake [Updated]
Good news for game preservationists, perhaps not for fans of the leaked remake.
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The 103 classic games that did, and didn’t, make the Atari 50 anniversary cut
Retailer leak suggests games from arcade to Jaguar; surprises apparently still await.
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The rest of PAX West 2022’s standout indie games: Rhythm madness, bloody combat
Without big companies like Microsoft, Sony, indies had more room to shine.
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Justin Roiland, Shovel Knight devs dish on their trippy new indie games
One game warps entire worlds; the other includes tease for a secret new game.
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Apple Watch Ultra launches on September 23, starting at $799
Brightest Apple Watch display yet, plus aerospace titanium case, built-in cellular.
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Splatoon 3 review: Nintendo’s well of squid ink has run dry
Nintendo's "coolest" series has run out of fresh ideas, both online and off.
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We’ve finally seen Return to Monkey Island in action: Looks great, full of laughs
Grossman, Gilbert talk to us while playing final build, tease a 32-year-old secret.
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The cancellation of Halo Infinite’s split-screen co-op changes my review
Business-as-usual for some modern FPSes, but MS's 2017 pledge makes this one different.
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The Last Of Us Pt 1 remake review: Enough upgrades to leave us stunned
PS5 refresh redeems combat, reignites drama—but is still chained to 2013 source.
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TMNT Cowabunga Collection review: A ‘90s dream, a few months too late
13-game compilation benefits from cool tweaks, rollback netcode.
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Sony raises PlayStation 5 console prices in many regions, effective immediately
United States escapes the price hike, which ranges between 3-13% around the world.
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Pentiment preview: Obsidian’s historical, religiously charged murder mystery
Lead dev on Obsidian's first game since Microsoft acquisition: "We can do this now."
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Long-awaited Dead Island 2 reveal headlines Gamescom announcement frenzy
Also: Homeworld 3, Return to Monkey Island, and a car that connects to Pokémon games.
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Saints Row game review: An open-world mess beyond redemption
A "reboot" that doesn't even surpass open-world GTA-like games of the late '00s.
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Embracer acquires rights to Tolkien-related IP, teases new LOTR films
Limited Run Games has also been acquired, along with five worldwide game studios.
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Review: We Are OFK is stylish, subversive TV disguised as an indie game
A modern, thoughtful update to the visual novel concept for disaffected Gen Z.
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Sweeping report alleges inequity, sexual harassment at Nintendo’s American HQ
NoA full-timers accused of "using the tester pool of associates as a dating pool."
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NFL Blitz arcade games will relaunch as Arcade1Up cabinet exclusive
Three-game collection for $599 will have some unfortunate edits.
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Google adds instant cloud-streaming button to web searches for games
It's not just Stadia, either; non-Google streaming rivals also get featured.
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Disney-owned streaming trifecta unveils price hikes, ad-supported Disney+
That's one way to say you're not necessarily raising prices, Disney+.