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The Best Zelda Games to Play With Your Kids – Ranked & Rated
Which Zelda games actually work for kids? An honest, ranked guide to the gentlest entry points and the genuinely co-op ones.
The Halo Saga Review: Master Chief, Bungie, and the Greatest Shooter Story Ever Told.
A complete guide to the Halo saga. Every mainline game and spin-off ranked, with play order, ratings, and where Master Chief's story still shines.
Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection Review — The Franchise at Its Best
Our review of the Ezio Collection — AC II, Brotherhood, and Revelations. The golden era of Assassin's Creed, before it ballooned into a giant RPG.
Buying Guides
Best games and gear for gamer dads
Best Game Controllers for Every Setup (2026 Buyer's Guide)
Our dad-tested guide to the best game controllers in 2026: one pick per platform, from Switch 2 to PS5 to PC to mobile. Top pick: 8BitDo Pro 3.
Best Gaming Headsets for Dads (2026 Buyer's Guide)
Our dad-tested guide to the best gaming headsets in 2026: quiet late-night sessions, a clear mic for co-op, and comfort for hours. Top pick: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.
Best Nintendo Switch Games & Gear for Family Game Night (2026 Buyer's Guide)
Our dad-tested guide to the best Nintendo Switch games and gear for family game night: couch party games, co-op, and the one storage card every Switch 2 needs.
Gaming Hubs & Collections
Franchise portals for our game reviews — Halo, Nintendo, Xbox and more.
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Switch 2 · Zelda · Mario · Co-Op Life
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HubThe Legend of Zelda – The Complete Hub
Every Game · Reviewed & Rated · Movie News · LEGO Zelda
HubThe Halo Universe Hub
Every Game Ranked • Play Order • Master Chief Collection
Gaming Reviews & Posts
Star Fox (Switch 2) Review: The Comeback Dads Wanted
Star Fox on Switch 2 remakes the N64 classic Lylat Wars with stunning visuals, a thrilling score, and smart new cutscenes. The comeback dads have been waiting for.
The Best Zelda Games to Play With Your Kids – Ranked & Rated
Which Zelda games actually work for kids? An honest, ranked guide to the gentlest entry points and the genuinely co-op ones.
Which Zelda Game Should You Play First? – A Dad's Starter Guide
Never played a Zelda? Here are the five best on-ramps into Hyrule, matched to the kind of dad-gamer you actually are.
The Zelda Timeline Explained – Every Game in the Right Order
The official Zelda timeline, untangled. Lore order, release order, and the order a busy dad should actually play them in.
The Legend of Zelda (NES) Review: Where It All Began
A dad's look back at the 1986 original: the cartridge that invented the open world, a battery save, and the joy of getting lost. Still genius. Rated 10/10.
Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Review - A 3DS Triumph
The 3DS sequel to A Link to the Past: the same beloved Hyrule, the genius wall-merging mechanic, and an item-rental system that gave players total freedom. Rated 10/10.
Zelda: A Link to the Past Review – SNES Masterpiece
The SNES classic that perfected Zelda: the Light and Dark World, flawless dungeon design, and a game you can still play perfectly today. A timeless 10/10.
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Review - The Princess Leads
The first mainline game starring Princess Zelda: summon echoes of objects and monsters to solve a creative, sandbox-style Hyrule in a charming toy-like world. Rated 9/10.
Gaming News
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake – Everything We Know
Nintendo surprise-announced an Ocarina of Time Remake, rebuilt for the Switch 2. Here's what we know — and why a generation of dads can't sit still.
Dune: Awakening Hits Consoles - Arrakis for PS5 & Xbox
Dune: Awakening, Funcom's open-world survival MMO set on Arrakis, lands on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on 22 September 2026. Here is what dads need to know.
Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Halo Is Back — And This Time, It's Different
Xbox Showcase 2026 confirms: Halo remake, Gears E-Day exclusive, Fable gameplay, and a transparent anniversary console. Xbox is playing the long game.
Gaming Week 23: State of Play, Summer Game Fest & Wolverine
Week 23 delivered two back-to-back gaming showcases: Sony's State of Play (Wolverine! Tomb Raider!) and Summer Game Fest with Star Wars twice, AC Black Flag Resynced, and more.
Gaming Week 22: 007 First Light Lands — And It's the Real Deal
Gaming week 22 was all about one launch: 007 First Light, the best Bond game since GoldenEye, plus our platform pick and the Q-Branch gadget guide.
Gaming Week 21: Four Releases Every Dad Should Know About
Gaming week 21 delivered four dad-relevant releases in one go: a 10/10 open-world racer, a 10/10 Switch 2 platformer, a meditative visual novel, and a LEGO Batman co-op hit.
Tomb Raider: Catalyst Revealed: Lara's Next Great Adventure Begins in 2027
Crystal Dynamics has officially unveiled the future of Lara Croft. 'Tomb Raider: Catalyst' takes us to Northern India in 2027 with a seasoned, confident Lara and breathtaking Unreal Engine 5 visuals.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Trailer – The Legend Returns in 2026
It’s finally happening. The first trailer for 'Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis' reveals a stunning remake of Lara’s original adventure. The T-Rex is back, and it looks terrifyingly real.