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Panic, the company behind the Playdate handheld, has started refunding tariffs it previously charged customers after courts found the Trump-era duties illegal; the refunds follow Panic receiving tariff refunds themselves and the co-founder saying returning the money was the right thing to do, a move contrasted with ongoing lawsuits involving other companies like Nintendo over tariff-related price increases.
Indie co-op puzzle game Big Walk from House House and Panic has sold over 1 million copies in six days across PC Steam, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, drawing strong praise (Eurogamer 5 stars) for its chat-driven, open-ended multiplayer and focus on togetherness; Panic celebrated the milestone and highlighted cross‑platform success with a community-oriented vibe.
Panic, the indie publisher behind Untitled Goose Game, is leaning into whimsical, unconventional projects rather than sequels. Its new Big Walk is a 12-player co-op adventure built around proximity voice chat and collaborative puzzle-solving, emphasizing togetherness over difficulty. The team aims to reach non-traditional gamers and broaden its publishing catalog, while acknowledging a small staff — three people on the dedicated games team — and a plan to scale back releases. Big Walk is slated for PC and PS5 later this year.
In Uttar Pradesh's Budaun district, nearly 200 villagers received anti-rabies vaccines after a buffalo that was bitten by a rabid dog and died was used to make raita at a funeral, causing panic about potential rabies transmission. Authorities confirmed the buffalo showed rabies symptoms before death, but no disease has spread so far, and the situation is under control.
Shots were fired during a fight at the Victorville mall, causing panic among shoppers and leading to the evacuation; at least one person, possibly a juvenile, was shot and hospitalized, but it was not an active shooter situation.
The NBA season is less than a month old, but some teams are already feeling the pressure of a slow start, with 11 teams that had strong preseason playoff odds now seeing those chances diminish. Despite players like Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans downplaying panic, the team's poor performance suggests otherwise. The article categorizes these teams by their level of concern, from 'High!' to 'Remaining Calm,' based on their current playoff odds compared to preseason expectations.
A $400,000 shipment of Playdate handheld gaming systems was misdelivered to a construction site and briefly stolen before mysteriously reappearing in front of a restaurant. Despite the odd incident, Playdate's team took it in stride, even joking about selling the recovered units as a limited edition. Further details are expected to be shared on the Playdate Podcast.
A shipment of over a thousand Playdate gaming handhelds, worth $400,000, that had been stolen earlier this year, was found dumped outside a restaurant in North Las Vegas. Panic, the company behind Playdate, discovered the missing devices after extensive detective work. The Playdate is a unique $200 handheld with a crank, designed for indie games.
Panic's Playdate handheld has sold over 150,000 games through its curated game shop, Catalog, in the last year, with more than half of its 70,000 users purchasing games. The store currently offers 181 titles, grossing over $544,000 in sales. While these numbers may not be enough for a full-time career, they have rekindled excitement for indie developers, with notable recent titles including Mars After Midnight from Papers, Please developer Lucas Pope.
Former President Donald Trump has been hit with surprise bad news at his criminal trial, causing panic within the Republican Party.
Two years after its release, the Playdate handheld gaming device continues to charm users with its unique design, crank input, and library of indie games. Despite initial production delays and a lack of backlight, the device has garnered a dedicated community and sold roughly 70,000 units. With a growing library of over 100 games and ongoing support from developers, Playdate has proven to be a platform for creative and innovative game development, offering a unique and refreshing experience in the gaming industry.
Sweetwater Police Department found no evidence of a shooting at Dolphin Mall in Miami-Dade County after reports prompted temporary store closures, with an altercation but no injuries. Panic and rumors spread on social media, leading to shoppers running and hiding inside stores, but most stores had reopened by 5:40 p.m.
President Trump is reportedly descending into panic over the upcoming November election, as Republicans face chaos and turmoil within their party. With leaked testimony and a desperate stunt in Georgia, the GOP is experiencing a nightmare situation, while Trump's ruling sends tremors through the 2024 landscape.
$400,000 worth of Playdate gaming handhelds went missing at a shipping factory in Las Vegas, leading to a mysterious video game heist. Co-founder Cabel Sasser discovered the disappearance during an inventory check and later found recovered pallets at a nearby construction site. Despite the setback, the Playdate has made strides in its development, with plans to focus on profitability in the coming year.
Terrified passengers at Brooklyn's Fulton Street station struggled to exit the train after shots were fired at the nearby Hoyt-Schermerhorn subway stop, with one passenger being shot in the head during an altercation. The MTA denies locking emergency exit gates and will review surveillance footage, while a commuter describes the chaos and panic as riders tried to escape. The shooting, which occurred during rush hour, has left passengers rattled and concerned about safety on the subway.