The BenQ EW3880R seeks to find a place among the best gaming monitors not with a blisteringly quick fresh rate, but through the screen quality itself. Make no mistake, either. The BenQ EW3880R is a big monitor with an equally large price tag of $1,050 / £1,030, which positions it …
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We open in August 1969, as Molotov cocktails ignite a street of terraced houses in the titular city. It is a largely Protestant district, dotted with Catholic families, and until now these neighbors have lived in harmony. Not any more – Unionist hardmen are torching the Catholics out of their …
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Few filmmakers move between worlds with the fluent cogency of Guillermo del Toro. From arthouse to Hollywood, fairytale land to vicious wartime reality, his films trace lines of blood and feeling between territories with intuitive expressive force. Hence, perhaps, his long-nurtured interest in William Lindsay Gresham’s 1946 novel, first brilliantly …
Read More »Poco M4 Pro 5G review: a budget smartphone that punches well above its price tag
The Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G may look like a premium flagship, but its sub $250 / £250 price point begs to differ. The latest M-series device does what many have been aching for after years of Apple and Samsung refreshes – it offers a clean and fast everyday experience …
Read More »The Book of Boba Fett episode 4 review: “Flashback fan service”
Warning: This is the Way to our The Book of Boba Fett episode 4 review which contains spoilers – turn around to go in completely clean! Boba Fett loves Banthas. He loves Rancors. He simply loves animals. The feared bounty hunter’s soft spot for creatures big and small is not …
Read More »Rainbow Six Extraction review – “A solid shooter held back by its source material”
Rainbow Six Extraction is as much a trigger-happy horror game as it is a PvE tactical shooter. It’s a spin-off of its older cousin, Rainbow Six Siege, and a fully-formed realisation of the squad-based shooter’s limited-time alien invasion ‘Outbreak’ mode from 2018. Best played in multiplayer, Extraction is about hunting …
Read More »Razer Enki review: “A solid if unspectacular gaming chair”
The Razer Enki is the brand’s follow up to the popular Razer Iskur chair – which we liked. We liked it so much, in fact, that it went straight onto our best gaming chair guide and I still use it when working from home. The Enki is the new entry-level …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic review: “Packed with improvements, except for the battery”
Samsung watches have been on a roll for a few years now, making some of the best smartwatches for fitness fans and gadget lovers alike, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic has made some useful improvements to ensure it’s a tempting buy, especially for Samsung fans that own a …
Read More »Acer Predator Triton 500 SE review: “A complete 1440p powerhouse”
The Acer Predator Triton 500 SE promises some serious power packed inside its small frame as it pursues a spot on the internet’s best gaming laptop lists, running one of the best graphics cards for gaming as well as some other high-end components. On paper, it certainly positions itself as …
Read More »OnePlus Nord 2 x Pac-Man review – “A good choice if you want something different”
The OnePlus Nord 2 x Pac-Man is being aimed like a rocket at the best gaming phones. Featuring one of the most iconic characters in all of video game history, it’s a love letter to the franchise and a surprisingly powerful smartphone to boot. Sure, it won’t be able to …
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