Arthur Gies is a supervising editor for tech at Wirecutter. He has covered video games and hardware since 2008, has consulted on a number of popular (and not popular) video games, and wrote a book about the Gears of War franchise. He also has a BFA and MFA in drawing and painting, which comes in handy when he reviews drawing tablets and styluses.
Latest articles
The Best External Optical Drives for DVDs and Blu-rays
by Arthur Gies
An external optical drive lets you watch, rip, and burn DVDs and Blu-ray discs. Our favorites are fast, quiet, and reliable.
The Best Video Games of 2024 So Far
by Arthur Gies and Haley Perry
2024 has seen some great video games, but these are the best of the best this year so far.
Behold: We Just Got a Sneak Peek at 2024’s Biggest New Video Games
by Arthur Gies and Haley Perry
Video game makers showed off the biggest games of 2024 at Summer Game Fest. Here are the six games we can’t wait to play.
The Best Stylus for Your iPad
by Arthur Gies
If you want to sketch or take notes on your iPad, a good stylus is a must-have.
