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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.
Devils on the Moon Pinball for Playdate offers a single, three-tier lunar table with occult-themed visuals, unlockable challenges, and a strong, responsive pinball physics engine that avoids slowdown on the handheld; it features demon characters and a grimoire to track captured devils, and is available now on Playdate with a Steam release planned for next year.
Engadget calls Adams Immersive's Outside Parties the creepiest Playdate game yet, a horror scavenger hunt built around a 1.44 gigapixel 360-degree panorama of the Outside. Players zoom with the crank, adjust brightness, and track 150 targets through eerie visuals and unsettling audio as the mystery unfolds via mission logs, offering roughly 10–20 hours of atmospheric gameplay.
The film 'Playdate' is a poorly executed, humorless action-comedy starring Kevin James that fails to entertain or respect its audience, characterized by bad acting, weak script, and technical flaws, making it a disappointing addition to streaming content.
The Playdate handheld console has become a popular source for quick, engaging indie puzzle games like Lexgrid, Togglebot, and What Time Is It?, offering a unique and portable way to enjoy daily puzzles without relying on smartphones.
Three years after its launch, Playdate remains a unique and charming micro-console that appeals to indie game developers and enthusiasts with its inventive use of controls, curated game releases, and dedicated community, despite some hardware limitations like lack of backlight and Bluetooth.
The Playdate's second season of games revitalizes interest in the quirky handheld, showcasing innovative uses of its crank and a diverse range of titles that make it hard to forget, despite its small size and simple design.
Playdate Season 2 introduces new games including Fulcrum Defender, a challenging circular arena shooter; Dig! Dig! Dino!, a relaxing dinosaur fossil digging game; and Blippo+, a bizarre, surreal TV experience. The season offers a diverse mix of gameplay styles, from intense action to casual exploration and experimental media, promising an engaging lineup for players.
Playdate's second season has launched with a diverse lineup of games, including a challenging shooter, a relaxing puzzle, and a bizarre FMV TV channel series that hints at an evolving mystery, showcasing the device's unique seasonal format and indie game ecosystem.
Laser Sphere, a Playdate game by Shaun Inman, challenges players to defend a civilization's last bastion using a crank-controlled space laser. Players must manage the laser's overheating and cooldown while fending off relentless waves of enemies. Upgrades and strategic decisions are crucial for survival. The game is available for $6 on the Playdate Catalog.
TikToker Shay Nanigans sparked controversy by claiming she charged another mom $15 for playdate expenses, including $1 for sitting on the couch and $3 for bathroom trips. The video, which went viral, was later revealed to be "rage bait" meant to provoke reactions. While some found it humorous, others felt deceived.
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.
A Flappy Bird tribute game for the Playdate, created by Chibisuke, uses the device's crank for control, adding an extra challenge. The game is free to download on itch.io and offers a nostalgic yet frustrating experience similar to the original.
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.