Cutting Through Gaming Noise

Quick question from a slightly confused browser here. I've been jumping between different gaming guides and comparison pages lately and I keep seeing people mention how some sites make everything way easier to understand, especially when you're trying to pick between games or just figure out where to start. I’m not a hardcore gamer, more like casual after work, so I get lost in too much detail. How do you usually filter out the noise and actually find something that explains things in a simple way without feeling like a lecture or marketing fluff?