Gabe Gurwin

Former Contributor

Gabe Gurwin has been playing games since 1997, beginning with the N64 and the Super Nintendo. He began his journalism career back in 2010 while still in high school, and subsequently graduated summa cum laude from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in 2016. In addition to video games, Gabe has also covered television, film, and music, and he has done everything from news to reviews and video work. You can follow him on Twitter @GamingAngelGabe.

How to charge Nintendo Switch controllers: Joy-Con and Pro Controller

Want to know how to charge a Nintendo Switch controller? This article will show you a variety of different ways to charge your Joy-Cons.

Guides         December 25, 2024

How to connect Joy-Cons to the Nintendo Switch Lite

The Nintendo Switch Lite doesn't come with detachable Joy-Cons, but you can still use them to play your favorite games. This guide will show you how to do that.

Guides         October 4, 2024

How to connect a Nintendo Switch Pro controller to a PC

Nintendo's Switch controllers -- the Joy-Cons and the Pro Controller -- use Bluetooth, which makes them compatible with your PC. Here's how to start using them.

Guides         September 30, 2024

The best GBA games of all time

The Game Boy Advance was the iconic swan song of the Game Boy era. It also happened to have a boatload of amazing games. Here, we count down our 25 favorites.

Guides         August 13, 2024

The best PS Vita games of all time

Looking for something for your PS Vita? Here are some perfect titles, including genres such as shooters, role-playing games, platformers, and action games.

Guides         August 8, 2024

The best Game Boy Color games of all time

These Game Boy Color games are timeless classics and are still worth checking out more than 20 years later.

Guides         August 8, 2024

The best Sega Dreamcast games of all time

The Sega Dreamcast's life was short, but it had some great games, from Sonic Adventure 2 to Resident Evil.

Guides         July 26, 2024

The most common Sea of Thieves problems and how to fix them

Have you encountered issues voyaging in Sea of Thieves? Here's which problems players have found and how to get back to smooth sailing with fixes.

Guides         May 11, 2024

How to gameshare on a Nintendo Switch

Gamesharing on Nintendo Switch is possible, and in this robust guide, we'll show you exactly how it works.

Guides         February 20, 2024

How to gameshare on PS4

Gamesharing has become a staple in the gaming world. It saves money and lets you try out new games before purchasing. Here's how you can gameshare with a PS4.

Guides         December 21, 2023

The best Mario games of all time, ranked

We've decided to rank all Super Mario games from best to worst, focusing on platforming games that star the red-capped plumber himself. Here's the verdict.

Guides         November 17, 2023

The best Meta Quest 2 games

The Oculus Quest offers a fantastic virtual reality experience without the need for a gaming PC. These are the best Oculus Quest games available right now.

Guides         September 21, 2023

Game Developers Conference moves to August — if COVID-19 is no longer a factor

GDC's original March event was canceled due to the coronavirus, but it will be moved to August. It will be shorter version of the originally scheduled event.

News         April 25, 2023

PlayStation VR on the PS5 could ditch Move controllers for finger-tracking

PlayStation VR on PS5 could be more immersive than the PS4's if a patent application is any indication. Technology in the application is similar to Valve Index.

News         April 25, 2023

Coronavirus concerns bump Chinese attendees from GDC 2020

Chinese attendees have been forced to withdraw from the Game Developers Conference due to the coronavirus. Some will send North American employees instead.

News         April 25, 2023

Twitch remains king of livestreaming, but YouTube is catching up

Amazon's Twitch remains the most-viewed livestreaming platform in 2020, but YouTube is catching up, with tool integration and better streamers discoverability.

News         April 25, 2023

Clouds roll into Canada as Xbox Project xCloud Preview arrives this month

Microsoft's Project xCloud game streaming service will make its way in Preview phase to Canada on January 29. No final release date has been given for the service, but it is available for free to those invited through the registration tool in the United States, United Kingdom, and South Korea.

News         April 25, 2023

Analyst: Cyberpunk 2077 will sell 15 million copies, and potentially even more

Cyberpunk 2077 will sell 15 million copies, and potentially more, according to veteran analyst Michael Pachter. He revealed his prediction in an episode of his series Pachter Factor, where he also said Call of Duty and FIFA will likely sell around 20 million and 22 million, respectively.

News         April 25, 2023

Ninja can now play as himself in Fortnite, and so can you

Epic Games added a skin of popular streamer Ninja to Fortnite in the first part of its Icon Series. The skin is joined by a special pickaxe, Back Bling, and emote in the game's item shop. Ninja left Twitch several months ago to stream exclusively on Mixer, partnering with Microsoft.

News         April 25, 2023

Epic Games Store had more than 100 million customers in its first year

Epic Games revealed that the Epic Games Store managed to attract more than 100 million customers in 2019 and generated more than $600 million in revenue. The story is a direct competitor to Steam and several big AAA games released as PC exclusives on the Epic Games Store, including Borderlands 3.

News         April 25, 2023

PlayStation 2019 Wrap-Up: How to see your year in PS4 gaming

2019 was a big year for PlayStation 4, with games like Death Stranding and MediEvil releasing. Here is how to view your year in gaming, including trophies, with the PlayStation 2019 Wrap-Up. Other data includes total time spent playing, your most popular genre, and how many total PS Plus games you downloaded.

News         April 25, 2023

The Razer Kishi will make mobile gamers feel like they have a Nintendo Switch

The Razer Kishi is a controller device that aims to offer an experience to mobile gamers similar to what they would get on Nintendo Switch, with clickable analog sticks and full face buttons. It is also cloud-compatible, enabling it to be used with game streaming services including GeForce Now.

News         April 25, 2023

Get ready to write!. You can finally buy an official Nintendo Switch stylus

Nintendo has finally released an official stylus for use with Nintendo Switch. Previous styluses for other Nintendo systems will not work, due to the resistive displays used on the consoles. The Nintendo Switch makes use of a capacitive display, and its stylus features a cloth nub on the end.

News         April 25, 2023

Steam Winter Sale lets you save huge on Sekiro, Red Dead Redemption 2, and more

Steam's Winter Sale is now live, and the annual event is offering huge savings on some of the best games around. These include Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Devil May Cry 5, and Red Dead Redemption 2. Red Dead Redemption 2 only recently came to Steam after a period of exclusivity on other stores.

News         April 25, 2023

End of its Vita: Sony won’t make another PlayStation handheld

Sony will not be making another PlayStation handheld like the Vita, following the system's poor sales since its 2012 launch. The PlayStation 4 has continued to sell well over its own lifespan, and a PlayStation 5 system will arrive in late 2020. Sony had some success with its first handheld, the PSP, back in 2005.

News         April 25, 2023

Get Forza Horizon 4 for $25 Black Friday price and race across England

Amazon has discounted Forza Horizon 4 to just $25 for Black Friday 2019. The racing game is among the best in its genre on this generation of consoles and looks amazing on the Xbox One X. It also features a weather system and changing seasons that alter where you can go in the game's open world.

News         April 25, 2023

Titanfall 2, one of the best shooters ever, will be free on PlayStation Plus

Sony will be making Titanfall 2 free to all PlayStation Plus subscribers in December. The first-person shooter from Respawn Entertainment is one of the best games in the entire genre, with a thrilling single-player campaign and the buttery-smooth and unique competitive multiplayer fans loved from the first game.

News         April 25, 2023

Smash-hit PlayStation 4 action game God of War can be yours for just $10

Amazon is currently selling 2018's excellent action game God of War for just $10. The Greatest Hits version of the game is identical to the original launch game, and is discounted from $20. We thought God of War was one of 2018's best games, with tremendous storytelling and combat.

News         April 25, 2023

Players upset about Stadia’s 4K issues get response, but no apology, from Google

Google has issued a statement addressing players upset that certain Stadia games are not hitting true 4K resolution, largely putting the blame on the developers behind individual titles. Games like Destiny 2 and Red Dead Redemption 2 are being upscaled to higher resolutions rather than running at native 4K.

News         April 25, 2023

Stormtroopers invade Fortnite, and you can get the character skin for free

Epic Games collaborated with Star Wars to release a limited-time Stormtroopers skin for Fortnite. Those who purchase Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order via the Epic Games Store get the skin for free. The game can also be purchased on PC via Steam or Electronic Arts' own Origin digital store.

News         April 25, 2023

Why wait? You can download the Google Stadia Android app right now

Google has released the official Stadia Android app ahead of the streaming service's official launch later this month. The only mobile phones compatible at launch are the Pixel 3 and newer. Additional mobile devices will be compatible at a later date, and the free Base Edition arrives in 2020.

News         April 25, 2023

Google Stadia will let you play AAA games anywhere starting November 19

Google Stadia will officially launch with its Founder's Edition on November 19. Other versions, including the free Base version, will then launch at a later date. Pixel phones will be supported at launch. The announcement was made during the Made by Google event that also saw the announcement of hardware.

News         April 25, 2023

Fortnite is still down, but Ninja hint suggests it could come back on Tuesday

Is anyone in the mood for tacos? A tweet from streamer Ninja suggests that Fortnite could be coming back on Tuesday, October 15, after its world was destroyed in an apocalyptic event over the weekend. Only an Easter egg mini-game is currently playable when trying to load up a match of battle royale.

News         April 25, 2023

Jon Bernthal wants to play Little Mac in a Punch-Out movie

Actor Jon Bernthal's latest role is the villainous Cole Walker in Ghost Recon Breakpoint, but the Punisher and Walking Dead star told us that he's interested in playing a different sort of video game character in the future: Little Mac from Punch-Out.

News         April 25, 2023