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Someone Made a Gigantic Game & Watch

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There’s only many times where I find crazy news regarding gaming before people think my feelings are disingenuous. However, I always find myself amazed at the amount of creativity and effort some of these creators go. Console modding is one of the best examples, but this is taking it to a whole new level.

For the seasoned gamers who have been around longer than I have been. I’m sure you still remember the Game & Watch, the very popular set of devices created by Gunpei Yokoi in 1980. Nowadays it’s a wonder to come across one of those consoles without having to pay a huge amount.

Enter Thomas Tilley, who saw this problem and decided to fabricate his own solution to it. If he can’t buy a Game & Watch, he created a gigantic version of the popular Nintendo console. Of course I made the motivation up, but the product does exist.

The Mega Game & Watch Octopus is a console supported by a 46’ LCD screen. It also has a computer hidden inside to project the game in a higher definition and resolution than originally intended.

The final product accurately performs as the original Game & Watch game of the same name. And since this is a recreation, it also keeps the button layout and classic design. However, since this is a giant version of the console, two players are required to cooperate with each other.

The Mega Game & Watch is made entirely out of wood. Elements such as the buttons had a more complicated design process but still fulfill their function properly. This project was presented as an exhibition for the Maker Faire Adelaide, which is an event where artists, scientists and artisans show their proficiency at big projects.

I’d love to take this thing to my home and have it hanging over one of my walls. It’s definitely a great novelty artifact to possess. Then again, it’s a 17x bigger Game & Watch which might not impress some of the current gamers.

I always wanted to be a journalist who listens. The Voice of the Unspoken and someone heavily involved in the gaming community. From playing as a leader of a competitive multi-branch team to organizing tournaments for the competitive scene to being involved in a lot of gaming communities. I want to keep moving forward as a journalist.

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Despite popular belief, PS4 sales in the UK skyrocketed last year

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PS4 sales in the UK climbed by a shocking 633 percent year-over-year in 2023, so apparently the old system isn’t dead yet. The previous year’s very limited supply of the system is likely a major factor in this figure, since the console’s lifespan was drastically reduced because of chip shortages caused by the pandemic. Still, it’s proof that PlayStation’s original platform has unmet demand.

With the very low prices of PS4 software (both in-store and online at the PS Store), this strategy makes a lot of sense. Plus, it’s future-proof, so there’s no harm in stocking up on PS4s while new-gen pricing is still high, since if you decide to switch to a PS5 in the future, you can transfer all of your purchases across. Not to mention that the majority of new releases still come out on the PS4, with several offering free PS5 upgrades.

While the percentage rise may seem huge, real PS4 sales will probably be much lower. It’s a sign that the gadget, which is now a decade old, isn’t completely dead yet, and we expect it to keep receiving maintenance for a while longer. Of course, this is great news for Sony, because the company would rather have PS4 players playing on its last-gen gadget than none at all, even if it would love to have them upgrade to PS5.

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New PS5 firmware is available for download!

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A PS5 firmware update on a cold winter morning is unmatched. The latest PS5 system software update is 23.02–08.40.00 from Sony. Does this one add useful features or just boost system performance?

Though closer to the latter, it’s more than Sony’s favorite patch note. It fixes security issues, improves messages and usability, and boosts system software performance. Official patch notes for this 1.185GB update:

  • We updated system software security
  • We improved system software stability and performance
  • Some screens now have better messages and usability

That’s it. PS5 gets another win to recover from its midweek slump. Do you share our enthusiasm for this firmware update? Comment below. To spice things up, make your comment rhyme.

 

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Baldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox Version Will Help PS5

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Belgian developer Larian Studios’ work on Baldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox Series S version will improve performance on all platforms, including PS5. The game’s fifth major patch, expected to launch this week, will include upgrades and new features. More details will be revealed later today.

Director of Publishing Michael Douse says PS5 performance improvements may be the “least exciting thing” in the title’s next update, so it sounds like a big one. Larian Studios employees are proud of “finally” implementing tweaks, fixes, and changes, Douse says. Later today, we’ll bring you all the Baldur’s Gate 3 update details.

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Those who reached the RPG’s third act have reported technical issues during the narrative’s conclusion, especially in co-op, so today’s update should fix them. New features like a permadeath mode are expected, along with Xbox Series S optimization fixes. What else should be added to the game?

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