[ad_1] Panic has worked on various, clever Mac and iOS apps for years — including Transmit, a file transfer protocol, and Firewatch, an adventure video game that’s available for Mac. So it’s not unreasonable that Zuckerberg would reach out. But, as Sasser told Edge Magazine, “Any time I see a company in the software world […]
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‘Firewatch’ publisher’s Playdate gaming handheld has a crank
[ad_1] The game delivery model might be just as noteworthy, if not more. The Playdate gets its name from the software release method, where games arrive once per week in “seasons.” The first season will include 12 games strung out over three months, for instance. Panic wants to keep the game lineup a secret (beyond […]
Atari shows off joystick and controller for its retro VCS console
[ad_1] According to Atari, the Classic Joystick is “designed to capture the spirit and functionality” of the CX40, but it now has Bluetooth and USB connectivity. The center stick is fully digital, and its default settings map to the D-pad on contemporary gamepad controllers. It also rotates so you can play games like Pong, Breakout […]
Sony says the PlayStation 5 will be ‘immersive’ and ‘seamless’
[ad_1] Sony’s official video comparing performance of PS4 Pro vs next-gen PlayStation pic.twitter.com/2eUROxKFLq — Takashi Mochizuki (@mochi_wsj) May 21, 2019 Sony previously announced a partnership with Microsoft to improve its PlayStation Now cloud infrastructure. Last week, it also revealed that that the PS5 would pack a third-generation, 8-core AMD Ryzen CPU built with 7-nanometer Zen […]
Console gaming is at a crossroads
[ad_1] Microsoft is taking the right fork. This one doesn’t have game discs at all: The latest Xbox, revealed just this week, is called the One S All-Digital Edition and it’s designed for online, download-centric gaming. It doesn’t have an optical drive. Sony, meanwhile, is staying the course. The path forward is clear and well-trod, […]
Xbox One update adds a mini keyboard and smarter uninstalls
[ad_1] You’ll find a few small but important additions beyond that. For one, your Xbox now suggests titles to uninstall when you’re trying to load a new game. If there’s a large title you haven’t used in a while, it’ll be that much easier to wipe the game off your drive. You’ll also find an […]
Microsoft’s Xbox E3 showcase is set for June 9th
[ad_1] There are some clues as to what might appear. A leaked memo from Microsoft’s Phil Spencer suggested that the company would “go big” with news about its Project xCloud game streaming service. If so, you’ll likely have a much better sense of what it can do and when it’ll be ready. The company also […]
Leak shows Microsoft’s ‘All Digital’ Xbox One S
[ad_1] The All Digital system could be unveiled as soon as April 16th and would reach Europe by May 7th. If accurate, we’d expect a similar time frame for other countries. However, it wouldn’t be quite as much of a bargain as the initial rumors suggested. This version would sell for €230, or about $260. […]
Finished Atari VCS design pays homage to its 2600 roots
[ad_1] It’s also considerably easier to make, with less wasted plastic and more space for cooling that new embedded AMD Ryzen chip. The VCS will also have a simpler light setup that uses Atari’s signature “Fuji” logo for alerts rather than a separate set of four lights. There is a drawback to this redesign, though. […]
Nintendo could launch two new Switch consoles this year
[ad_1] The WSJ‘s sources are parts suppliers with access to a prototype. Those folks claim Nintendo will also eliminate the little-used HD Rumble controller vibration and other features in order to cut costs. Both Sony and Microsoft have released multiple versions of the PS4 and Xbox One, including higher-end and cheaper versions, in order to […]