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0 pointssimongr3dal6y ago0 comments

It's part of the "gimmick".

After the device is released and is available for sale, a new game will be released for it and downloaded automatically each week for the first 12 weeks, when downloaded a little light will light up and you can have small play date with the Playdate.

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beenBoutIT6y ago

That's IMO the only clever part of the device, the syncing up with users everywhere anticipating the minute a new game drops. It'll work great until a game fails to resonate with any particular user at which point negative sentiment and disappointment get attached to the device.

simongr3dalOP6y ago

I'm sure it's a fun challenge for the game designers with the limited screen, and a crank mechanic.

But I'm really hoping they are also able to make some games with some depth and replay value to them for the players, a la the early mario, spyro, sonic or pokemon games.

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