# Your weekly guide to the best new tech and games

> Installer breaks down the week's must-try products, from Valve's VR headset to Nintendo's massive new strategy RPG.
- Title: Your weekly guide to the best new tech and games · The Verge
- Summary: Installer breaks down the week's must-try products, from Valve's VR headset to Nintendo's massive new strategy RPG. This week's standout releases include…
- Keywords: installer, valve, steam frame, vr headset, nintendo, fire emblem, strategy rpg, resident evil, video game movie, fujifilm, instax pal 2, boox
- Source: The Verge — https://theverge.com/tech/997322/resident-evil-steam-frame-fire-emblem-fortunes-weave
- Author: Jay Peters
- Published: 2026-09-20T12:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: installer, valve, steam frame, vr headset, nintendo, fire emblem, strategy rpg, resident evil, video game movie, fujifilm, instax pal 2, boox
## Resident Evil becomes a comedy
Director Zach Cregger's take on Capcom's survival-horror franchise is a "comedy first and a thrilling nightmare second," according to The Verge's Charles Pulliam-Moore.

> "comedy first and a thrilling nightmare second"
## Valve's Steam Frame finally launches
Valve's new VR headset starts at $1,059 and plays both VR and flatscreen games, though early reviews note bugs and instability that Valve may patch over time.
## Fire Emblem demands 130 hours
Nintendo's Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is an excellent evolution of Three Houses and the best game on Switch 2, though seeing everything requires a massive time commitment.
## Fujifilm's pocket camera is tiny
The Instax Pal 2 costs $169.95, takes 10-megapixel photos, and fits in your pocket with its 1.3-inch LCD screen and optical viewfinder.
## Boox's tiny e-reader preorders
The Boox Picco has a 3.97-inch E Ink screen and costs $99.99, offering a pocketable alternative to larger e-readers.
## Wolverine slices but doesn't thrill
Insomniac's Wolverine game delivers straightforward action but a "largely forgettable" story, according to The Verge's Andrew Webster.

> "largely forgettable"
## Hisense's screen on wheels
The RoamView is Hisense's answer to LG's StanbyME, featuring a 32-inch 4K touchscreen, 10-hour battery, and removable stand for $1,199.
## Meet Dan DiIorio, game developer
Developer TrampolineTales released What's the Password?, a puzzle game about solving four-digit codes that you can finish in a couple hours on PC, iOS, and Android.
## Dan's phone is a Pixel 6A
He keeps only frequently-used apps on his homescreen in a 3-column grid and plays riichi mahjong daily through MahjongSoul.
## Dan's favorite games right now
He's playing Omelet You Cook, a score-based roguelike deckbuilder, and recently finished The Incident at Galley House, Esoteric Ebb, and Rita.
## Slow Walkers returns for season 6
The spy thriller Slow Walkers is back, and the Installer community is excited to dive into the new season.

> "Slow Walkers is baaaaaaaaack. Cannot wait to burn into season 6."
## Zen browser beats Arc
The updated Zen browser now syncs tabs and workspaces, making it a strong alternative to Arc for power users.
## Inscryption is a roguelike gem
This roguelike card game combines mystery and discovery, best played blind to uncover its secrets as you progress.
## Shaboozey's country album rules
The artist's new country album sounds like a western movie and serves as a gateway to the broader country music genre.
## Coquiet makes deep work social
This free app pairs focus music with a built-in Pomodoro timer and the feeling of working alongside others.
## Key takeaway

This week's standout releases include Resident Evil as a comedy-horror film, Valve's Steam Frame VR headset, and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, a 130-hour strategy RPG that's the best game on Switch 2.