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.
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Video games 2026: 5 projects that we’re excited to play
The release of 'Grand Theft Auto VI' in 2026 will dominate the gaming world -- but these 5 releases should be on your radar

Horoscopes May 2, 2025: Dwayne Johnson, put your energy where it counts
Astrological advice for and others born on this date.

What the ‘Fallout’ show gets right about the post-apocalyptic video game series
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HAL Laboratory remakes a surprisingly deep Kirby adventure that you may have missed
