Nick Ransbottom
Nick is a freelance journalist and games reviewer with a passion for RPGs, bad puns, and VR. When he isn’t guesting on podcasts or streaming on Twitch, he’s probably playing Borderlands with his husband.
Latest articles by Nick Ransbottom
Best controllers for Android tablets 2024
By Nick Ransbottom, Samuel Contreras last updated
CTRL Yourself It's harder to find a good tablet controller than it is a phone controller, but tablet gamers still have some options to choose from .
Best Quest 3 & 2 games for VR first-timers to avoid motion sickness
By Nick Ransbottom last updated
Game comfortably It's common for players to experience motion sickness as they get acclimated to VR. These games will help ease you into the experience.
Best Oculus Quest 3 SteamVR Games to Play with Oculus Link 2024
By Michael L Hicks, Nick Ransbottom published
Quest 3 PC VR Expand your Quest 3 library beyond the Meta store.
Is the Galaxy S24 waterproof?
By Nick Ransbottom published
Under(water) pressure The Galaxy S24 offers a suite of powerful AI features and impressive hardware, but how does it handle taking a dip?
Is the Galaxy S24 Ultra waterproof?
By Nick Ransbottom published
Test the waters The Galaxy S24 Ultra has a ton of exciting features, but is water resistance one of them?
How to enable secure folders on your Samsung Galaxy phone
By Nick Ransbottom published
Privacy protection We've all got things on our phone that we'd rather other people not see. We'll show you how to enable secure folders on your Samsung Galaxy phone to protect your sensitive files from prying eyes.
Wallace & Gromit in the Grand Getaway brings family-friendly fun to the Quest 3
By Nick Ransbottom published
Spaced out Wallace & Gromit in the Grand Getaway isn't the most dynamic of VR games, but it offers a family-friendly adventure that will be especially fun for fans of the British duo.
Sniper Elite VR: Winter Warrior is hard to warm up to
By Nick Ransbottom published
Winter is coming Sniper Elite VR: Winter Warrior is another attempt to bring the Sniper Elite series to VR, and it unfortunately falls short.
This must-have Meta Quest 3 accessory is less than $10 on Amazon for Black Friday
By Nick Ransbottom published
Don't sweat it! The facial interface on the Meta Quest 3 is cloth and easily absorbs sweat; this silicone cover is a cheap and simple solution.
Our favorite cloud gaming Chromebook is $200 off during Best Buy’s Black Friday sale
By Nick Ransbottom published
Game on! Best Buy has dropped the price of our favorite cloud gaming Chromebook by a whopping $200, and it's now more affordable than ever.
Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones are at a record low price during Amazon's Black Friday sale
By Nick Ransbottom published
Listen up! Need a new pair of wireless headphones? Bose QuietComfort 45 are some of the best and comfiest on the market, and now they're cheaper than ever.
This Samsung Galaxy tablet is only 100 bucks during Best Buy's Black Friday sale
By Nick Ransbottom published
$60 off! Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is already an affordable tablet, but this deal makes it even cheaper.
This Paramount Plus Black Friday deal gets you three months of streaming for the price of one
By Nick Ransbottom published
Three for one Paramount Plus has a ton of great content and this Black Friday deal allows you to save nearly 70% off three months.
Wait, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is already this cheap during Amazon's Black Friday sale?!
By Nick Ransbottom published
Flip it good Skip waiting for Black Friday and treat yourself to one of the best foldable phones on the market.
The 7th Guest VR is a party worth crashing
By Nick Ransbottom published
Guest of honor The 7th Guest is one of the most iconic games ever made, and this VR remake lives up to the reputation.
The Quest 3’s mixed reality isn’t just the gimmick you think it is
By Nick Ransbottom published
Mixed reality check Meta’s making a push for MR gaming with the Quest 3, but is it just a temporary fad?
How to fix Oculus controller joystick drift
By Nick Ransbottom last updated
Oculus controller joystick drift is frustrating to deal with. Thankfully, there are a few potential solutions to the problem.
Best Oculus Quest & Quest 2 controller batteries 2024
By Nick Ransbottom last updated
The Oculus Quest's controllers only need one AA battery each. Here are the best ones to keep your Touch Controllers up and running.
Best Media Apps for Oculus Quest 2024
By Sean Endicott, Nick Ransbottom last updated
The Oculus Quest allows you to have your own personal movie theater. Here are the best media apps to take advantage of that large virtual screen.
How to clean your Oculus Quest 2
By Nicholas Sutrich, Nick Ransbottom last updated
If your headset is greasy, your controllers are dirty, or your lenses are smudged, here's all you need to get your Oculus Quest 2 cleaned up and ready to use!
Garden of the Sea is a delightful VR farming sim
By Nick Ransbottom published
There's a surprising lack of farming sims on the Quest 2. Thankfully, Garden of the Sea is a great attempt at bringing the fun of Stardew Valley to VR.
Into the Radius preview: A janky but atmospheric survival shooter
By Nick Ransbottom published
Into the Radius is a tense, unnerving survival shooter. It suffers from some janky control issues, but still manages to be a treat for fans of the genre.
Cooking Simulator VR review: A fine dining experience
By Nick Ransbottom published
Cooking Simulator VR is as simple in premise as its name suggests. But it's that simplicity, coupled with immersive interaction and wacky physics, that makes it such a treat.
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