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Returnal runs great on PC, but there’s a Steam Deck problem
By Jason England published
Returnal is dropping on PC and Steam Deck, and we’ve had some early hands-on time to see how it runs and recommend some settings configurations to make the most of it.

Steam Deck 2 confirmed — but that’s just the beginning of what Valve is working on
By Jason England published
Valve has confirmed that a Steam Deck 2 is in the works, with improvements to the display and battery life being two key areas for the next-gen device.

The best Steam Deck games in 2025
By Jason England published
Here are the best games you can play on your Steam Deck right now.

Best Steam Deck Accessories: My essentials for making the most of your system
By Jason England published
The Steam Deck is awesome — you didn’t need me to tell you that. But with these accessories, you can make it so much better.

Persona 5 Royal review: Stealing my skeptical heart on Steam Deck
By Jason England published
Persona 5 Royal is a game that stole my JRPG-skeptic heart with its infectious style and flair, and a strong core of turn-based gameplay, alongside many, many hours of purely addictive content.

How to add a custom boot animation to your Steam Deck
By Jason England published
Custom boot animations have become the talk of the Steam Deck community, and we’re here to show you how to add one of your own.

Steam Deck review: Almost portable perfection
By Jason England last updated
Yes, the Steam Deck is that good

How to use the offline mode on Steam Deck
By Jason England published
Going offline for a long trip? Here’s how to bypass online DRM and play your favorite Steam Deck games in offline mode.
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