One of the first executive orders that President Trump discussed on Monday after his inauguration was a new 25% tariff for Mexico and Canada that is expected to become effective February 1. A good amount of production infrastructure for video game discs happens in Mexico, so what's the effect going to be for the end consumer? No one knows yet. And who knows if the order will even happen. But Circana analyst Mat Piscatella has now shared his thoughts on how the new tariffs could impact people who play video games, and he's expecting higher prices overall.Posting on social media, Piscatella said he expects to see a "sharp downtick" in the number of disc-based games that are released in the US, given that "much of that production infrastructure" is in Mexico. If companies still go ahead with making discs, then consumers can expect higher prices, he said. And not just for physical discs. Piscatella said he expects digital game prices to go up as well.A digital game has no disc, of course, but companies may want to retain price parity all the same between physical and digital in the event of tariff-driven price increases, Piscatella said. He added that he doesn't know how this will all actually shake out and is only theorizing for now. However, he said, "None of this is good for the physical video game market."Continue Reading at GameSpot

In Freedom Wars Remastered, when players arent busy avoiding penalties in the Panopticon, theyll be out in the field taking down Abductors. The game is packed with resources that are essential for upgrading weapons at the Weapon Development Facility. Among these are the Synthetic Generator All Purpose Mk 1 and Mk 2, categorized as General L resources. According to their in-game description, these items are salvaged from the wreckage of an All-Purpose Abductor, a type of enemy encountered during Operations.

Wolverine is one of the most fun heroes to use in Marvel Rivals, and it further cements his popularity in pop culture. Everyone loves Wolverine, whether its his comics, cartoons, games, or portrayal from Hugh Jackman. So, why not jump into Marvel Rivals and become the best there is at what Wolverine does (even if what he doesnt isnt very nice)?

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Campfires provide you with steady health regeneration in Fortnite.Besides their benefits during a match, as part of a Chapter 6 Season 1 weekly quest, you must light two campfires to earn 25,000 XP. The Light campfires quest may seem like an easy quest to complete, but campfires arent the easiest thing to find in Fortnite as theyre not marked on the map.To make things a little easier, weve found a location with four campfires in close proximity of one another allowing you to quickly complete the quest.Heres the fastest way to complete the Light campfires week 6 quest in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1.Fastest way to complete Light campfires weekly questThe easiest and fastest way to complete the Week 6 Light Campfires quest in Fortnite is to land at Sleepwalkers Peril, which can be found in between Whiffy Wharf and Flooded Frogs in the north-west of the map.Sleepwalkers Peril has four campfires, which can be found in the following locations around Sleepwalkers Peril:On top of Sleepwalkers PerilSouthwest of Sleepwalkers Peril underneath a treeSoutheast of Sleepwalkers Peril beside two tentsNorth of Sleepwalkers Peril beside two tents and a non-functioning vending machineDue to their close proximity, you can quickly light two campfires in under a minute to complete the Light campfires quest.

After a two-day outage during which Marvel Snap players were unable to access the game, the developer behind the successful Marvel-branded CCG brought services back online on Monday evening. Marvel Snap developer Second Dinner said its looking for a new publisher to partner with, in hopes that it will avoid any future disruptions to the game.Marvel Snap is back online in the U.S., Second Dinner chief development officer Ben Brode announced on the games official Discord on Monday. But to make sure this NEVER happens again, were working to bring more services in-house and partner with a new publisher.Marvel Snap is published by Chinese game company Nuverse, a subsidiary of TikTok owner ByteDance. Snap went offline on Saturday and was removed from app stores in the wake of an expected ban on social media app TikTok, a ban that has since been stayed. Second Dinner said Saturday that it was a surprise that the game had been affected by TikToks removal from app stores and promised that Snapisnt going anywhere.On Monday, Brode declared that the return of the card game signaled a new era for Marvel Snap, but did not elaborate on what that meant. We know this probably leaves you with even more questions than answers, Brode said. We appreciate your patience, but in the meantime enjoy playing Marvel Snap.Marvel Snap senior community manager Griffin Bennett said that Second Dinner is committed to ensuring that all players are compensated for their lost time, noting that players had missed out on time-based content, rewards, and Missions during the mini-Blip.Marvel Snap is available on Android, iOS, and Windows PC.

Storied fashion brand Bottega Veneta shines again in their newest foray, lighting. In collaboration with Italian lighting brand Flos, a special edition of Gino Sarfattis iconic Model 600 table lamp is now available. The lamp was originally designed in 1966, which also happens to be the same year Bottega Veneta was founded in Vincenza.The Model 600 gets a refreshing update, taking the soft paneled lamp bottom and featuring the signature Bottega Veneta Intrecciato and in Intreccio Foulard weave patterns. This adds dimension and texture, with a subtle nod to Bottega branding. The soft base can be placed at multiple angles, allowing for a jaunty tilt a fun accent for a nightstand or side table.The Model 600 is perfect for floor or table use, providing precise yet relaxing lighting. Both direct or indirect light can be achieved easily with the simple angling of the reflector. The lamp is available in small and large editions, and in a variety of colors, including black, grey, red, emerald green, and signature Bottega Veneta green.Born in 1962 in Merano, Italy, Flos is recognized as a leading international-level manufacturer of top-end designer lights and advanced lighting systems. Seeing no contradiction between creative imagination and business project, Sergio Gandini began to manage Flos in 1963. He spurred a think tank type of design philosophy, largely new within the area of lighting. Constantly inspired to push the boundaries of lighting, they have always understood the power of collaboration, having worked with influential designers in the past, including Konstantin Grcic, Philippe Starck, and Achille Castiglioni.Bottega Veneta is known for their luxury leather goods, their extensive history stretching across decades. Known around the world for their signature style, the Intrecciato, which increases the durability and pliability of the leather, while also adding a special level of fine craftsmanship and interest. This style can be seen on their ready-to-wear clothing, handbags, shoes, and accessories, an immediate brand signifier. Extending this pattern to lighting, and especially such a beautiful piece of Italian Modernist tradition, is a natural evolution.For more on the special edition Model 600 table lamp by Bottega Veneta for Flos, visit flos.com.

If youre in need of a luxurious vacation, look no further than your backyard. Monica Armanis Trentino Collection for Brown Jordan is turning outdoor living into an art form. Inspired by the serene Adige Valley landscapes that Armani calls home, the collection effortlessly blends natural beauty with meticulous craftsmanship the definition of alfresco elegance. With 16 thoughtfully designed pieces, Trentino invites you to reimagine your outdoor spaces.This collection is truly a love letter to outdoor living and togetherness, says Ben Collins, President of Brown Jordan. And it shows. From spacious sofas to perfectly proportioned side tables, every piece is made to create an outdoor sanctuary that feels as indulgent as a five-star resort.The durable powder-coated aluminum frames and hand-woven ropes create a striking contrast of materiality and color. Plush, inviting cushions provide superior support, whether youre hosting grand dinner parties or just indulging in a solo siesta outdoors.Beyond its aesthetics, the Trentino Collection proves that form and function can coexist beautifully. The dining tables are topped with high-performance Dekton, making them resistant to stains, UV rays, and scratches. Even after years of summer barbecues, theyll remain pristine. The Armchair, Lounge Chair, Loveseat, and Sofa are designed with generous depth and lush cushions, inviting you to linger outdoors all day and night. Its a sentiment Armani herself champions, as nature was always at the heart of this collaboration. The outdoors and how we connect with nature has always been a constant source of inspiration for my work, she says. Partnering with Brown Jordans 80-year legacy of outdoor design, this collaboration perfectly celebrates the art of outdoor living.Whether youre planning intimate wine nights or grand garden soirees, Trentinos flexible configurations and range of chairs and tables cater to gatherings of all sizes. With the Trentino Collection, every day can feel like a vacation worlds away.To learn more about the Trentino Collection by Monica Armani for Brown Jordan, visit brownjordan.com.

Renovating your home is an opportunity to personalize a space, improve its usability, and simply have a more beautiful place to live. But theres a price to pay for those benefitsboth in terms of stress and disruption and in terms of money. The average whole house remodel costs anywhere from $20,000 to $100,000, which is a lot of money for most people. Even if you line up robust financing for the project and focus on projects that will also pay emotional dividends by making you happier, splashing out that kind of money will raise anyones heart rate.You probably cant just do all the work yourself to save some cashbut you can take some steps to keep those costs as low as possible. DIY demoIf youre going beyond a facelift in your house, chances are youre going to need some demolition done. This typically costs a few thousand dollars, depending on the scale of the project and the conditions in the house. The good news is that demolition is a facet of home renovation that you can almost certainly do yourself as long as youre very careful and wear protective gear like safety glasses, robust work gloves, and a mask or respirator. Smashing cabinets off the kitchen wall or tearing up floorboards usually requires very little skill and a whole lot of sweat equity, and it can save you some real money.Be your own general contractorA lot of people hire general contractors to handle their home renovations for a good reason: Home renovations are complex and require not just management and logistic skills but also a fair knowledge of building codes and every individual discipline involved, from plumbing to masonry.But general contractors arent in it for lovethey typically charge a markup of 15-20% on top of the renovation cost. That means you could save a lot of money by acting as your own GC, which is perfectly legal and possible to do. On a large project with a budget of $50,000, for example, acting as your own GC could save you $10,000.Or: It could cost you twice as much if you mess it up. Take a moment to ask yourself if you have the time and background to be an effective general contractor, which involves at its most basic level hiring and coordinating several subcontractors, setting up a schedule so everyone can get their part of the work done properly, arranging for permits and inspections, and managing the purchase, delivery, and inspection of materials. Its a big job and often well worth the extra costbut if you have some experience in construction and a talent for logistics, it offers a great opportunity to save some cash.Buy your own materialsWhen you hire contractors, they often make acquiring the necessary materials part of their service. Which is great, but it also means you lose control over the costs unless you negotiate it into a contract. Buying your own materials adds an extra bit of complexity to the planning, but can save you some money since you will likely put more energy into finding sales, special offers, and alternative materials than the contractor would have.Keep in mind that your contractors may have very good reasons for using a specific brand or level of product, and you may meet resistance if you insist on using an alternative. It pays to listen to expertise. But if theres no discernible difference aside from price, you can save yourself some money by acting as your own procurement officer.Phase out appliancesIf youre renovating a kitchen or laundry room, you can spare yourself some sticker shock with one simple trick: patience. If the appliances still work (and youre not planning on radically changing their size) you can shave a few thousand bucks off the initial renovation cost by keeping them and replacing them over time when things go on sale.The average kitchen package (refrigerator, microwave, oven, and dishwasher) runs between $2,100 and $5,400, and a washer/dryer set can run as much as $2,300. If you can live with the old and busted versions for a while, you can shave close to nine grand off the up-front cost of the reno with the option to upgrade the appliances later whenever it makes sense.Ask for discountsMany businesses supplying renovation materials offer trade discounts, so if you have any connection to the construction or real estate world, you might be able to convince them to offer you the price cut. For example, if you run an Airbnb, you can reasonably claim to be in the hospitality business, which might qualify you for a discount. And contractors often have access to discounts that most people dont get, and they may be willing to extend them to you if you simply ask nicelywhich could be as easy as letting you use their license info to get a price break at a big box hardware store, or using a contractors name at a vendor.Contractors arent obligated to do so, of course, but it doesnt hurt to askand a few percentage points off the price here and there can add up into significant savings.

Smartphone notifications are a constant accompaniment to everyday lifefrom texts and calls to breaking news and messages from your smart video doorbelland to avoid non-stop distractions, you need to figure out the best way to configure the notification controls your phone gives you.We've already covered customizing notifications on Android, and the iPhone also gives you plenty of control over the pings and buzzes you hear. In fact, there are more options for alerts in iOS than you might have realized if you haven't dug deeply into the settingsso you'll find a full rundown below.While they're not talked about in this particular guide, remember that individual appslike WhatsApp, Slack, and Instagramhave their own notification settings inside the apps themselves. You can use these to further fine-tune how notifications appear on your phone (Slack, for example, lets you pause alerts during certain times of the day).The basics of sound and hapticsTo start at the start, if you choose Sounds & Haptics from the main iPhone Settings menu, you can configure sounds and vibrations across the whole of iOS. You can set the ringtone and notification volume from here, and set alert sounds for key events like calls, texts, voicemails, reminders, and emails. If you don't want a specific alert to make a sound, tap the alert and choose None.If you have a newer iPhone with an Action Button, you'll see a Silent Mode toggle switch at the topsilent mode can also be launched with the Action Button, and via the Ring/Silent slider on older iPhones without an Action Button. With silent mode enabled, none of your incoming notifications will make a sound, though they will trigger vibrations. Your iPhone comes with a Silent Mode setting. Credit: Lifehacker If you'd rather not have the vibrations eitherand want a completely quiet phone you can ignore until you're ready to look at ittap Haptics. The next menu lets you choose if vibrations always play alongside notifications, only play in silent mode, only play out of silent mode, or never play.The settings here don't affect what you see on screen: Visually, the notifications appear as normal, so if you're looking at your iPhone, you'll see them. If you come back to your phone after a break, they'll be waiting for you. However, the sounds and haptics options do give you a quick and easy way of making notifications less distracting across the board.Setting app notification optionsIn addition to everything you can do via the Sounds & Haptics menu in Settings, you can make changes to notifications from individual apps from the Notifications menu, also in Settings. At the top, you can set how you want them to work in general, whether you want them stacked or listed, or summarized with Apple Intelligence, for example.Scroll down and you get to a full list of all the apps installed on your iPhone. Tap through on an app to customize its notifications, or to turn them off entirely: You can choose whether or not the alerts show up on the lock screen, in the Notification Center, and as banners at the top of the screen, as well as control grouping and preview behavior. You can configure individual app notifications. Credit: Lifehhacker On some apps (including Messages and FaceTime) you can choose a specific notification sound to use, and for every app, you can have sounds enabled or disabled (as far as vibrations go, apps will follow the rules from the sounds and haptics settings). You can also set whether banner alerts are temporary or persistent.These settings control not just the sounds that notifications make, but whether they turn up at all: If you turn off notifications for an app, you won't be disturbed by it, but you'll need to go into that app to be able to see if there's anything new there. You'll need to strike a balance between avoiding distractions and staying informed.Using Focus modes on the iPhoneThere's another layer to iPhone notifications: focus modes. These modes act like Do Not Disturb with extras, and let you have different settings for notifications at different times of the day. You could silence all social media messaging apps while you're at work, for example, and silence work-related apps while you're at home.Head to Focus from Settings to see what's available. Even if you've never used the Focus feature before, you'll see several modes already created for youfor when you're driving, when you're sleeping, or when you're working out, for example. You also have the option, via the Share Across Devices toggle switch, to sync Focus modes between Apple devices (including Macs and Apple Watches). Use Focus modes to fine-tune notifications. Credit: Lifehacker Tap on any Focus mode to make changes, or create a new one from scratch via the + (plus) button up in the top right corner. You've got plenty of options to explore here: Focus modes can be set to work on a schedule or enabled manually, and you get to choose which apps and contacts can still make your phone buzz and ping while in this mode. You can even have customized home screens and lock screens for each mode.Note that these modes hide notifications awaythey aren't queued up to be delivered later (which is what happens when your phone is in airplane mode). You'll need to head to the Notification Center or individual apps afterward to see if there's anything you've missed while notifications were silenced.