I use this laptop for game development when I’m traveling. I use UE4, 3ds Max, and substance painter regularly on this device. It can handle having all three open at the same time. Just like my desktop. If I wanted to game with this I’m confident I’d have no issues maxing out settings and maintaining smooth frames. Gets pretty loud but that’s generally expected from a gaming laptop. Stays nice and cool though. Battery performance is better than expected however I don’t leave without it :)The SSD it comes with is a bit small. There are two expansion slots that I’ve taken advantage of and now have just shy of 2TB of storage. The device is heavy. Built like a rock though. Feels like a very very sturdy machine.I first received it with a broken backlight. Contacted Acer support and there was no hassle. Really easy to get an RMA, unlike other manufacturers. They don’t keep you updated on status of repair though. Sent it out and a week and a half later got it back. Quick turn around from my experience with ASUS, Dell and Microsoft.I’ve been very happy with the performance and the price is such a bargain. I honestly hesitated to buy but I now encourage others to take the jump because of how great this machine is!