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Playdate - A new handheld console

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    #32
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,164 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    This is a shame: the makers of the console apparently trying to encourage / ask / tell (little bit vague which one exactly) events using the name ‘playdate’ to stop using it. Not exactly the sort of thing that plays into attempting to cultivate a rebellious, underdog image for yourself:

    https://twitter.com/hollygramazio/status/1133285994093060096?s=21


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    #33
    kunst nugget
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    johnny_ultimate wrote: »
    This is a shame: the makers of the console apparently trying to encourage / ask / tell (little bit vague which one exactly) events using the name ‘playdate’ to stop using it. Not exactly the sort of thing that plays into attempting to cultivate a rebellious, underdog image for yourself:

    https://twitter.com/hollygramazio/status/1133285994093060096?s=21

    What a bunch of arseholes...


    My kids are going on a playda... sorry, an informal get-together of children.


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    #34
    SomeSayKos
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    In terms of design I think it's great. Seems like it was inspired by Teenage Engineering's design style.
    Too rich for my blood but I'd definitely love a go!


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    #35
    Retr0gamer
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    More than likely it's their overzealous lawyer squad trying to earn more money from them and operating roguely. I'm sure they'll get a slap on the wrist once management finds out.
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    #36
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    johnny_ultimate wrote: »
    This is a shame: the makers of the console apparently trying to encourage / ask / tell (little bit vague which one exactly) events using the name ‘playdate’ to stop using it. Not exactly the sort of thing that plays into attempting to cultivate a rebellious, underdog image for yourself:

    https://twitter.com/hollygramazio/status/1133285994093060096?s=21
    Like saying not to use [insert personal favourite pop band name] by venues where fans would go for a concert.

    ...So is that why you never see the actual name of that "Professional DJ" on all these "Teenage Disco" posters in community centres?

    They don't want to name the Playdate as the console, like the "Professional DJ" does not want his name bandied about.

    I'll pass on a playdate then


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    #37
    brevity
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    https://twitter.com/playdate/status/1133372448957534208?s=20


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    #38
    Kingp35
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    SomeSayKos wrote: »
    In terms of design I think it's great. Seems like it was inspired by Teenage Engineering's design style.
    Too rich for my blood but I'd definitely love a go!

    I'm not sure on the design. I would imagine it would be difficult to hold the console and press buttons with your left hand while simultaneously using the crank with your right.

    Either way it's far too expensive for me to give it a go.


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    #39
    Retr0gamer
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    I think if any game asks you to use the d-pad, buttons and crank at the same time then it's already failed as a game.
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    #40
    johnny_ultimate
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    So one of the Playdate (console) guys posted the original email he sent to the Playdate (event) organisers and... it's pretty awful and hyper-cringey. I actually think the faux-friendly approach is almost worse than a straight legal threat would have been, and can definitely see how the event organisers freaked out over it.

    https://twitter.com/cabel/status/1133369584663244802

    On the plus side, Panic have apologised unambiguously, claim to have taken the criticism seriously and seem to be taking steps to make genuine amends with the event. Still, a stupid and arrogant self-own after (well, the email was sent before) what seemed to be a confident marketing launch. If you want to be taken seriously as an outsider, even in a commercial context, you need to act like it.


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    #41
    Retr0gamer
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    johnny_ultimate wrote: »
    So one of the Playdate (console) guys posted the original email he sent to the Playdate (event) organisers and... it's pretty awful and hyper-cringey. I actually think the faux-friendly approach is almost worse than a straight legal threat would have been, and can definitely see how the event organisers freaked out over it.

    https://twitter.com/cabel/status/1133369584663244802

    On the plus side, Panic have apologised unambiguously, claim to have taken the criticism seriously and seem to be taking steps to make genuine amends with the event. Still, a stupid and arrogant self-own after (well, the email was sent before) what seemed to be a confident marketing launch. If you want to be taken seriously as an outsider, even in a commercial context, you need to act like it.

    I think my face just inverted into itself I was cringing so hard.
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    #42
    kunst nugget
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    That email from the console makers it's so condensing it's unreal.


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    #43
    brevity
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    Jesus talk about hamfisted.


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    #44
    Gunmonkey
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    johnny_ultimate wrote: »
    So one of the Playdate (console) guys posted the original email he sent to the Playdate (event) organisers and... it's pretty awful and hyper-cringey. I actually think the faux-friendly approach is almost worse than a straight legal threat would have been, and can definitely see how the event organisers freaked out over it.

    On the plus side, Panic have apologised unambiguously, claim to have taken the criticism seriously and seem to be taking steps to make genuine amends with the event. Still, a stupid and arrogant self-own after (well, the email was sent before) what seemed to be a confident marketing launch. If you want to be taken seriously as an outsider, even in a commercial context, you need to act like it.

    Its kind of endemic to Indie studios to have that kind of non-confrontational contact style. Wasnt there a dev who had to apologise or resign recently and his goodbye letter was full of these kinds of self deprecating jokes and (asides in brackets) in every sentence; came off as very "cool dad" type stuff?

    And the language: "our fancy-pants federally registered", "our dumb thing", "compensate for time and pain in the ass factor".....yeesh, I know its not meant to be a hyper formal letter but....

    At least we know the Playdate(tm) is a "dumb thing"...and Im not dropping over €150 on a dumb thing!


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    #45
    megaten
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    brevity wrote: »
    I think it is.

    https://twitter.com/playdate/status/1131733213083136001?s=20

    That doesn't seem to imply what I'd like. I'm think open more in the vain of the old open source handhelds like the GP2X, Wiz and Caanoo.


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    #46
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    doesn't augur well for the device being open to devs when they are trying hard to be gob****es and insular over their silly (and commonly used) name.


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    #47
    brevity
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    #48
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    kunst nugget wrote: »
    That email from the console makers it's so condensing it's unreal.

    I know spelling might be tough for you but its spelt condescending


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    #49
    kunst nugget
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    I know spelling might be tough for you but its spelt condescending

    I know, I copped it later after I couldn't edit it anymore but cheers for a reply that's even more condescending than that original email...


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    #50
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    brevity wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwxrfgCIZ-c


    Some game footage

    peddle and crank


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    #51
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    kunst nugget wrote: »
    I know, I copped it later after I couldn't edit it anymore but cheers for a reply that's even more condescending than that original email...


    :p

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xECUrlnXCqk


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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02SnCU6kRC4


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    #53
    Mr Crispy
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    Remember this yoke? They released an update today. The big news for me is that Lucas Pope is making a game for it.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeWGukDrc1U


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    #54
    Retr0gamer
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    I'm really looking forward to it. And launching with twice as many games as planned. Think there's going to be a lot of innovation on show
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    #55
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    really shoe-horned Lucas Pope in there

    "eh I've got nothing really to show here but erm anyways"

    probably good timing to get it out asap before people start spending their pandemic savings on real-life stuff again other than over-priced neck-beard curio goods.


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    #56
    brevity
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    A few previews

    https://www.theverge.com/22587172/playdate-hands-on-preview


    https://www.polygon.com/22587175/playdate-impressions-release-date-pre-order


    https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/07/playdate-preview-you-wont-believe-how-fun-this-dorky-179-game-system-is/




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    #57
    Retr0gamer
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    I'm definitely picking one up. Love handheld gaming and have an analogue Pocket on the way.

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    #58
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    It reminds me of one of those $30 handheld consoles you get off wish or bangood and probably be worse.



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    #59
    Grumpypants
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117671358#Comment_117671358

    Did you order the pocket a while back? I only saw it recently and it looks great but seems sold out.



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    #60
    Retr0gamer
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117671588#Comment_117671588

    It sold out in about 20 seconds. I was veeeeeeeery lucky to get one.

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    #61
    Retr0gamer
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    Got an order in. They had issues with countries outside the us but sorted itself after a few minutes. Hope it doesn't mean i miss the first shipment though.

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