Silent Hill f just became way easier as a new patch adds casual difficulty, sped up NG+ runs, and reduces forced combat areas

I spent a good chunk of my October telling anyone who’d listen to play Silent Hill f, even if they weren’t horror fans, the game was just too good to go unplayed. Convincing co-workers, friends, and strangers wasn’t too difficult until I’d mention the NG+ endings. Understandably, the idea of having to play through multiple…

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Apple’s $230 iPhone-carrying ‘sock’ looks like something you could buy from an Etsy seller for $20, and it’s already splitting the room like a busted seam

Fashion is weird. So is brand loyalty, now I come to think of it, which Apple seems to be testing with its latest creation, the iPhone Pocket. Designed in collaboration with Issey Miyake, a brand based around the works of a late fashion designer of the same name, the iPhone Pocket is, Apple proudly declares,…

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You can beat Arc Raiders’ first event in just 45 clicks, and I wish I could tell you that was good

Arc Raiders launched its first-ever event, a live community event in which we all donate resources to clear out the tunnels towards Stella Montis. If you’re out of the loop, Stella Montis is a brand-new map that releases whenever we’ve pooled enough materials together to complete this stage. While contributing to the community’s efforts in…

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Valve recommends sharing your game library on microSD card between Steam Deck, Steam Frame, and Steam Machine: ‘They’re fully interoperable, just bring it along with you’

Valve is building out its own ecosystem of products with the announcement of the Steam Machine and the Steam Frame, joining its ranks of Linux-powered devices alongside the Steam Deck. While they run the gamut from handheld to headset, they have one common feature: a microSD card slot. Located in the strap of the Steam…

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While we eagerly await the second coming of Steam Machines, it’s worth remembering what a gloriously awful mess Valve got itself in over a decade ago

Valve’s hot hardware (Image credit: Future) Steam Frame: Valve’s new wireless VR headsetSteam Machine: Compact living room gaming boxSteam Controller: A controller to replace your mouse When I first learned that Valve was going to release Steam Machines again, I groaned inwardly. Although I never bought one myself, I briefly had the chance to use…

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