Mike Epstein

Mike Epstein is now the Reviews Editor for Popular Science. However, he was once a freelance games and technology journalist covering video games and hardware reviews, features, and more. His words have appeared on Lifehacker, GamesRadar, IGN, Gamespot, PC Mag, and more.

Latest articles by Mike Epstein

Evil West Review: "A vehicle for pure beat-em-up pleasure"

By Mike Epstein published 21 November 22

Review

Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 review: "Makes the best controller even better"

By Mike Epstein published 20 May 20

Review

What the PS4 Back Button Attachment could tell us about the PS5 controller

By Mike Epstein published 14 February 20

Features Could Sony's latest gadget hint at its plans for PS5 and the DualShock 5?

Features

Sony DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment Review: a major upgrade for the standard controller

By Mike Epstein published 28 January 20

Review

Darksiders Genesis review: "A fun but samey hack-and-slash romp"

By Mike Epstein published 4 December 19

Review

5 things to pick up if you're buying Google Stadia on Day One

By Mike Epstein published 18 November 19

Features Stadia is devoid of many user friendly features at launch, but there are some workarounds to be bought at a price

Features

Ghost Recon Breakpoint review: "Feels like a step backwards for the franchise"

By Mike Epstein published 7 October 19

Review

The Surge 2 review: "Sequel finds a more distinctive style through small refinements"

By Mike Epstein published 23 September 19

Review

Gears 5 review: “New mechanics to polish the old make the whole game shine”

By Mike Epstein published 4 September 19

Review

Rumor: Frank West and Strider are the next Marvel vs Capcom 3 DLC characters?

By Mike Epstein published 9 March 11

"Leaked" image suggests two classic characters could be on the way

Fighting

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 review: "A nostalgic, must-play hit for fans"
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College Football 26 review: “Thanks to rivalries and dynasty, this is the greatest show on turf”
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Mecha Break review: "This mech battler makes up for lacking customization with a varied roster that lets me live out my Evangelion fantasy"
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach review: "This tarpunk delivery epic is more Metal Gear Solid than ever, for better and worse"
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Rematch review: "As with Rocket League, the just-one-more-game pull is magnetic"

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Superman review: "A triumphant reinvention and a promising start for the DCU"
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Jurassic World Rebirth Review: "An unscary sequel that needed a little more time in amber"
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M3GAN 2.0 review: "A bold sequel with a slightly underwhelming conclusion"
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28 Years Later Review: "Enough terror, splatter and suspense to satisfy”
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Predator: Killer of Killers review: "Great characters, thrilling action, and gorgeous Arcane-esque animation"

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Squid Game season 3 review: "A staggeringly excellent final season wraps up one of the greatest Netflix shows ever"
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Ironheart review: "A relic of Marvel's content-at-all-costs era"
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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 review: "The show's most assured run of episodes to date"
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Doctor Who season 2, episode 8 spoiler review: 'The Reality War' is "a mix of the good, the bad, and the truly baffling"
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Doctor Who season 2, episode 7 spoiler review: 'Wish World' is "an exciting and ambitious" start to the season finale, with hints of WandaVision