region lock

Gaming brings people together—often in the same room—but “local” can mean so much more than just split-screen. It can refer to the friends on your couch, the region-locked digital store you’re trying to access, or even the elusive in-game creatures...

The Steam Deck is a versatile handheld gaming device designed to run thousands of games from the Steam library. However, what if you want to play games that aren’t officially available in your region, or titles from Japanese, Korean, or...