Jordan Minor

New York

Apps and Gaming Analyst at PCMag

Author of VIDEO GAME OF THE YEAR. Real creator of fake Street Sharks. Senior Analyst at @PCMag. NU @MedillSchool alum. Proud @zdcreatorsguild member.

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Articles

The Best Translator Apps for 2025

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jordan Minor

Table of Contents Traveling the world is one of life's great pleasures. However, one of life's greatest frustrations is being misunderstood, which happens frequently when you don't speak the local language. With a translator app, you can easily interpret foreign languages using your phone—and learn something new in the process. If you're ready to up your communication game, download these translator apps before exploring new locales.
More Than Mario: Ranking My Fave Third-Party Switch 2 Games Coming in 2025

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jordan Minor

Nintendo hasn't had the best relationship with third-party studios. The massive success of the original Switch meant publishers couldn't ignore it, but weak specs stopped it from receiving many AAA hits. The forthcoming Switch 2 packs more power—and developers have definitely taken notice.
Hulu + Live TV vs. YouTube TV: Which Is Best for Cord-Cutters?

1 week ago | au.pcmag.com | Jordan Minor |Ben Moore

Price and PlatformsHulu + Live TV, which includes ad-supported access to Hulu's on-demand library and Hulu's Live TV plan, costs $82.99 per month. Hulu also has a plan that bundles the ad-free version of Hulu with the Live TV plan for $95.99 per month. YouTube TV also costs $82.99 per month.
Besides When I Can Preorder, I Need Answers for These 6 Big Switch 2 Mysteries

2 weeks ago | pcmag.com | Jordan Minor

The Nintendo Switch 2 arrives in less than two months, and I'm still processing all the news from the gaming system's huge Nintendo Direct reveal. I've played the Switch 2 and its hottest games, and learned exciting details about the console's many features (and less exciting news about its price). However, important questions still linger. Here are the seven biggest Nintendo Switch 2 mysteries I need answered before the console's June 5 launch. 1.
7 Xbox Innovations That Changed Console Gaming Forever

2 weeks ago | pcmag.com | Jordan Minor

As Microsoft turns 50, it's important to remember its impact is much bigger than just Windows. Since its introduction in 2001, the Xbox has reshaped the video game industry for the better. Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and its Xbox console has been around for almost half that time. Since its release in 2001, the Xbox has consistently proven that Western, PC-style gaming sensibilities can thrive in a market historically dominated by Japanese tech giants.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is a Gorgeous Switch 2 Game That Blows My Mind

2 weeks ago | pcmag.com | Jordan Minor

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was first announced in 2017 as a game for the Nintendo Switch, and the alien-blasting first-person shooter is still headed to that platform. However, Nintendo recently revealed that an enhanced version, with improved graphics and mouse controls, will also hit the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025. After playing Metroid Prime 4: Beyond at Nintendo's big Switch 2 reveal event, I can't wait to step back into Samus Aran's shiny space boots for more thrilling sci-fi action.
I Can't Wait to Play More of Donkey Kong Bananza's Big Ape Action

3 weeks ago | pcmag.com | Jordan Minor

I called it! Nintendo was indeed plotting Donkey Kong's return on Switch 2. Instead of a new mainline Mario game, the console's debut first-party platformer is Donkey Kong Bananza, starring the big ape. Let's cut to the chase: Donkey Kong Bananza was the best game I demoed at Nintendo's Switch 2 event and a reminder that Kong is as much of a star as Mario. Donkey Kong's New DesignIn Bananza, Donkey Kong explodes onto the scene with the redesigned look first seen in the Super Mario Bros.
South of Midnight

3 weeks ago | uk.pcmag.com | Jordan Minor

Video games can take us anywhere, but too many titles settle for familiar settings. That’s why South of Midnight’s novel premise, a journey through myths from America's Deep South, gives it such initial potential. Fortunately, this Compulsion Games title for PC and Xbox Series X/S title delivers a lovingly rendered world full of stories and people worth caring about.
24-Player Kart Chaos: What It's Like to Play Mario Mario Kart World on Switch 2

3 weeks ago | pcmag.com | Jordan Minor

Mario Kart World was the first game that Nintendo showcased running on the Switch 2 during the system's reveal. Considering that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe broke sales records on the original Switch, it makes sense Nintendo would revisit the series as soon as possible. I demoed this reinvented, cross-country take on classic kart racing at a recent Nintendo Switch 2 event.
Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: How to Watch and What to Expect

3 weeks ago | pcmag.com | Jordan Minor

For eight years, the Nintendo Switch has brought joy to more than 150 million gamers. However, that's set to change when Nintendo releases the Switch 2. The company hasn't given an official date for the console, but we expect to get one on April 2 during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. Hopefully, the stream will answer all your longstanding questions about the upcoming, next-gen hybrid system. So, here's how to watch the live presentation and what you should expect.