Engagement Editor and Video Game Columnist

Gieson Cacho

Gieson Cacho is a Bay Area News Group engagement editor and video game columnist for The Mercury News and East Bay Times. He has a journalism degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia and has previously worked as a copyeditor, designer and video editor. He was on the East Bay Times staff that won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News. He lives in Berkeley, roasts his own coffee and drinks craft beer.

Branding at the premiere of the TV series ‘Fallout’ in London, Thursday, Apr. 4, 2024 in London. (Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

What the ‘Fallout’ show gets right about the post-apocalyptic video game series

April 18, 2024 at 1:16 p.m.

The Prime Video show captures the feel of the video games while forging its own path.

Review: With ‘Starfield,’ fans feel familiar pull into Bethesda’s orbit

September 6, 2023 at 11:36 a.m.

Bethesda Game Studios' first wholly original game in 29 years is a culmination of decades of experiments and work.

HyperX releases the versatile wireless Cirro Buds gaming earbuds

June 21, 2023 at 1:05 p.m.

New device features 35 hours of battery life with hybrid active noise cancellation technology.

Video game review: ‘Street Fighter 6’ is a bold revamp that widens the fanbase

June 19, 2023 at 1:17 p.m.

New release will appeal to longtime fans of the franchise as well as newbies.

Review: ‘Diablo IV’ has the content and quality to take over your life this summer

June 2, 2023 at 12:45 p.m.

Even after finishing the campaign's story, players will find tons to explore in this impressive and expansive sequel.

Video game review: The top 5 ‘Redfall’ tips to help you jumpstart your game

May 9, 2023 at 1:19 p.m.

Who's the best character in "Redfall"? A lot of it depends on your playstyle.

Review: ‘Minecraft Legends’ is a strategy spinoff with some flaws

April 24, 2023 at 2:07 p.m.

Mojang Studios and Blackbird Interactive adapts some of the best parts of "Minecraft" to a real-time strategy game but the rest of the game needs work.

Review: ‘Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe’ lets fans enjoy an overlooked marvel

April 17, 2023 at 6:27 p.m.

HAL Laboratory remakes a surprisingly deep Kirby adventure that you may have missed

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