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# Matt Peckham

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## Matt Peckham


Matt Peckham is TIME's video games critic. He has an M.A. in Creative Writing from Creighton University and lives in Iowa. Drop him a line [here](mailto:matt.peckham@time.com).


## Matt Peckham


* ![The iconic red rectangular TIME logo with the word 'TIME' in white, bold, uppercase serif letters.](/images/missing-image-1x1.svg)  
Oct 25, 2017  
### [The 10 Best Tech Gifts Under $50](https://time.com/4991905/best-tech-gifts-under-50-2017/)  
The best budget or stocking stuffer gift ideas  
[BUSINESS](/section/business/)
* ![The iconic red rectangular TIME logo with the word 'TIME' in white, bold, uppercase serif letters.](/images/missing-image-1x1.svg)  
Oct 23, 2017  
### [30 Ultimate Tech Gifts for Every Person on Your Holiday Shopping List](https://time.com/4988292/best-tech-gifts-2017/)  
Need help picking a tech gift? Here's our guide to the best holiday gadgets  
[BUSINESS](/section/business/)
* ![The iconic red rectangular TIME logo with the word 'TIME' in white, bold, uppercase serif letters.](/images/missing-image-1x1.svg)  
Oct 18, 2017  
### [The 15 Most Influential Websites of All Time](https://time.com/4960202/most-influential-websites/)  
They drove the world wide web's evolution  
[BUSINESS](/section/business/)
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt343c72d3695a8bba/6988e1fc0a4a2299699d0559/super-nt-classic.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Oct 16, 2017  
### [This Is What a Super Nintendo Plus Magic Looks Like](https://time.com/4981296/super-nt-release-date-preview/)  
One SNES to rule them all  
[BUSINESS](/section/business/)
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt4e5fe3072c49d4ad/698892f83c16397e9d45d3c4/doom-mancubus.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Oct 16, 2017  
### [This Is When You Can Play _Doom_ on the Nintendo Switch](https://time.com/4983719/this-is-when-you-can-play-doom-on-the-nintendo-switch/)  
It's coming sooner than you think  
[BUSINESS](/section/business/)  
* ![zen-playing-old-video-games](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltf6a6ebabc57feb0d/6988e18c096a94357069ff5e/zen-playing-old-video-games.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Oct 12, 2017  
### [The New Zen of Playing Old Video Games](https://time.com/4979236/new-zen-of-playing-old-video-games/)  
[BUSINESS](/section/business/)
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt8e73b55f6e1a6b8d/6988dacfcf40a82246c4914a/snes_classic_box-1.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Oct 10, 2017  
### [Nintendo's Super NES Classic Is Back in Stock](https://time.com/4975929/snes-classic-stock/)  
Until supplies run out  
[BUSINESS](/section/business/)
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt71ec6ecf6c1c1999/6988e0d0bc6cfc5e123e366d/stardewvalleydrearypotablediamondbackrattlesnake-size_restricted.gif?branch=production&width=828&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Oct 6, 2017  
### [_Stardew Valley_ for Switch Feels Like the Farming Game's Ideal Home](https://time.com/4972198/stardew-valley-switch-impressions/)  
There's no finer version  
[BUSINESS](/section/business/)
* ![The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt62e4f804b8209809/69884d0ccd1bbaf8d86fb036/the_witcher_3-wild_hunt_skellige_is_a_beautiful_place.png?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Oct 4, 2017  
### [_The Witcher 3_ Just Got Full PlayStation 4 Pro Support](https://time.com/4968728/the-witcher-3-ps4-pro/)  
And performance enhancements, too  
[BUSINESS](/section/business/)
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltdfeb40969d9b649c/6988dfcf8fd2ee7379359105/red-dead-redemption-2-trailer-2.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Sep 28, 2017  
### [_Red Dead Redemption 2_ Is Coming and This Is Its Incredible Second Trailer](https://time.com/4961128/red-dead-redemption-2-trailer/)  
It's a prequel alright  
[BUSINESS](/section/business/)  
* ![Apple Holds Product Launch Event In Cupertino](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt43016e1c71b2a03e/6988ddb08fd2ee4f7a358d6a/gettyimages-846247132.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Sep 20, 2017  
### [Apple Admits Its New Apple Watch Series 3 Has a Big Problem](https://time.com/4950454/apple-watch-3-lte-issues/)  
Apple says it's looking into a fix, but buyers should probably wait  
[BUSINESS](/section/business/)
* ![U.K. Porn Age Verification](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt344b61301a9fe283/698879eaa988ca0df66b6344/biztech-illos-data-security2.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Sep 18, 2017  
### [CCleaner Malware Hack: What to Know and How to Protect Yourself](https://time.com/4946576/ccleaner-malware-hack/)  
How to ensure you're safe from the latest malware outbreak  
[BUSINESS](/section/business/)
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt49c46f018a1d6437/6988dd8686f68e6fa56e663b/iphone-8-front.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Sep 13, 2017  
### [Apple Is Letting Some Buyers Line Up for the iPhone 8 Early](https://time.com/4939499/iphone-8-preorder-early/)  
Some buyers can get pre-approved right now  
[BUSINESS](/section/business/)
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt26af27fb4072da44/6988dd84cf40a83d18c495d0/skyscreenshotd.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Sep 13, 2017  
### [This Is the Creator of _Journey_'s Stunning Next Big Indie Game](https://time.com/4938910/iphone-apple-tv-sky-preview/)  
It's Thatgamecompany's first post-PlayStation game for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV  
[BUSINESS](/section/business/)
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltd29109f23dd75235/6988dd5486f68e83dc6e65e6/snes_mini_box.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
Sep 12, 2017  
### [Nintendo Just Confirmed the NES Classic Is Coming Back](https://time.com/4937072/nes-classic-edition-release-date/)  
And it plans to sell the Super NES Classic into next year  
[BUSINESS](/section/business/)

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