The Playdate handheld console got here out in 2022, arguably a disastrous time for the weirdo console that would to launch. But, it’s chugging alongside, and I would possibly have to chew the bullet and assist it within the title of our continued indie sport/dev assist! (…And indie console?) So, your first logical query: “Isn’t a Playdate one thing boundary-crossing adults impose on hapless kids?” …Sure. But additionally, it’s a really distinctive handheld with a crank on the aspect!
Per the Playdate’s official web site: “Playdate is a really distinctive gaming handheld system that may be a celebration of video video games. It’s yellow. It suits in your pocket. [The Console] contains wonderful video games from prolific and first-time builders. It has a phenomenal black-and-white display, and sure, it additionally has a crank,” an outline reads!
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“Created with nice consideration to element and affection by app developer and online game writer Panic, in collaboration with Teenage Engineering, Playdate hopes to seize the spirit of infinite risk and pleasure that video games have given us because the starting. Playdate’s assortment of video games will delight gamers with their inventiveness and ingenuity. And along with introducing gamers to model new video games, Playdate additionally encourages folks to create their very own imaginative video games and interactive software program utilizing a set of simple growth instruments. In brief, Playdate was made only for enjoyable.”
additionally, the playdate is heading into its second season!
So, the “first season” of the Playdate got here with 24 video games. With A-list indie skills similar to Bennett Foddy (QWOP/Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy), Lucas Pope (Papers, Please/Return of the Obra Dinn), and Serenity Forge (Loving Life/Neversong) — to call just a few. The upcoming second season will value $39 and include 12 video games. The Playdate itself is $229.00 and comes with the whole lot of the console’s first season (right here).
Everyone knows what occurred with the Meta Quest 3 and my impulse management. Maybe the Playdate is inevitable. Plus, Shaun already has one up on me with the ModRetro, ? If he can champion that handheld, possibly this crank-wieldin’ weirdo of a console will fly the Dwayne banner in due time! I’m a sucker for an modern gimmick — what can I say?