Racing Retrospectives: Forza Horizon

Racing Retrospectives: Forza Horizon

2012 was the year of vibes, but also the end of the world if you believed in Aztec Calendars. Dirt Showdown, Need for Speed: Most Wanted were some of the big racing hits of the year, and Forza Motorsport was Team10’s most recent racing game release. Enter Playground...
XU Retro XU20 V32 Review: Boring but Functional

XU Retro XU20 V32 Review: Boring but Functional

The TrimUI Brick came out just around a year ago. Allwinner A133P, 3.2-inch 1024x768p display, and a solid build quality that made it worth its price. The extra colors certainly help as well. Nearly a year later, “XU Retro” comes around swinging with this. The XU...
AYN Thor Review: Lightning in a Bottle?

AYN Thor Review: Lightning in a Bottle?

2025 is truly the year of clamshell handhelds. From the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 and the RG34XX SP to the Miyoo Mini Flip, V90S, and AYANEO Pocket DS. However, I’m talking about none of those right now, and instead I’m pulling from another company, AYN. A company that’s...
Aiffro K100 Review: Pricey, Pocketable, Performant?

Aiffro K100 Review: Pricey, Pocketable, Performant?

When you think of a NAS, usually you’re thinking of a larger box running anywhere from two to, I don’t know, eight hard drives, sitting off on a shelf nearby. However, in recent years, there seems to be a push to change that mantra. With the addition of larger and...
EasySMX X05 Pro Review: A Quiet Champion?

EasySMX X05 Pro Review: A Quiet Champion?

The EasySMX X05 is one of my top picks for budget controllers of 2024. Just like a lot of controllers on that list, EasySMX joins the list of “improving the old for the new year” with the X05 Pro. The Pro model changes up a few, adds a few new features, and makes for...