A new portable console will be released next year with a launch title by the creator of Katamari Damacy – and its just as odd as it sounds.
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With the 3DS now in its death throes it had seemed like the last days of the dedicated portable console were upon us, but indie publisher Panic begs to differ.
The little-known company, who previously made non-gaming apps for Apple products but recently began publishing indie titles such as Firewatch, features a 2.7-inch black and white screen and… a crank on the side.
The crank isnt to power the device but instead an optional controller, which launch game Crankins Time Travel Adventure makes full use of.
About those games. We reached out to some of our favorite people, like @KeitaTakahash, @bfod, @helvetica, @shauninman, and many more.
Here's a peek at one: Crankin's Time Travel Adventure, from Keita. It's fun and funny. pic.twitter.com/0Ibwqr5k3I
— Playdate (@playdate) May 22, 2019
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Theres also a D-pad and two buttons, plus other mod cons such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a USB-C slot, and a headphone jack.
The whole thing is only 74x76x9mm in size and is called Playdate. But its not just the hardware thats unusual, as the idea is that rather than just buying random games from a store you sign up for a season of titles that deliver a new one every week for 12 weeks.
To that end, Panic has signed up a number of prominent indie developers, including Keita Takahashi (Katamari Damacy), Zach Gage (Ridiculous Fishing), Bennett Foddy (QWOP), and Shaun Inman (The Last Rocket).
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