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Panic is holding another showcase for its Playdate portable console on October 31, and you can watch it via the companys YouTube page. Weve dropped a stream below for your convenience. The developer promises a focus on upcoming games for the diminutive yellow console, in addition to updates of released titles and a couple more surprises. The livestream starts at 1PM ET. Previous showcase events have lasted around 40 minutes, giving the company plenty of time to detail a whole slew of new crank-powered gems. The stream also heralds the beginning of the second-ever Playdate Catalog Sale, which will run from October 31 until November 14. Panic says that over 160 games will be on sale, including popular titles like Root Bear, P-Racing, Echo: The Oracle Scroll and Zero Zero: Perfect Stop. Some of these games will be available at their lowest prices ever. The previous sale was an absolute boon for those looking to winnow down their wish lists. Panic For the uninitiated, the Playdate is a retro-styled portable console that looks sort of like an OG Gameboy. Its bright yellow and features a hand-controlled crank thats used as a primary control input in many games. We love the thing and have called it an inspiration machine and the future of game development. There are hundreds of indie games available for the console, and many of them are quite good. The only bad news? The Playdate console itself is currently on back order. Shipments for new orders wont start going out until December, at the soonest.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/how-to-watch-the-latest-playdate-showcase-170055652.html?src=rss
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In a new video caught by TechCrunch, Boston Dynamics humanoid robot Atlas can be seen working autonomously in a demo space, sorting engine parts between numbered bins. The company claims that Atlas doesnt need to be controlled by humans to do work. According to the video description, Atlas uses machine learning to detect environmental changes and work around them. It also has a specialized grasping policy to help it maintain a firm hold on objects, continuously estimating the state of what its holding. After receiving some bin locations to move parts between, Atlas will get to work without prescribed movements, opting to perform tasks independently. In contrast, Teslas Optimus robots were said to receive human remote assistance despite autonomy claims. The Optimus robots were at a live event and, when asked, answered that they were being assisted. The video shows Atlas sorting and moving the engine parts to designated locations. It does well, transporting them without much awkwardness. After placing one part into a bin, the robot will repeat the process for other parts. Atlas has undergone plenty of changes since its 2013 reveal, including swapping from hydraulics to electric after almost 11 years of testing. The older Atlas and the current one are markedly different from each other. Take a look at the video below to see for yourself.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/boston-dynamics-atlas-robot-can-now-pick-car-parts-on-its-own-170052539.html?src=rss
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Cyberpunk 2077 is finally coming to Mac computers. The first-person open world adventure was first released back in 2020, so Apple fans have been waiting nearly half a decade for this release. Developer CD Projekt RED hasnt issued a launch date yet, but says the game will be available early next year. This isnt the base game. Mac owners are getting Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, which features all pre-existing DLC and patches. This includes the massive Phantom Liberty expansion, which brings Idris Elba into the mix. The expansion was first released last year for consoles and PC. The developer says this port takes full advantage of Apple Silicon and the advanced technologies of Metal. Itll boast all kinds of modern bells and whistles, like path tracing, frame generation and built-in spatial audio. As indicated, this port is only for Apple Silicon Macs, but CD Projekt RED hasnt announced if there would be any barriers beyond that. We reached out to the developer to ask if the game will run on every chip, from the M1 to the recently-announced M4 Max. Well update this post when we hear something. Theres also a cool policy in place for pre-existing players. If you own the game on PC via Steam, the purchase will carry over to Mac. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/cyberpunk-2077-ultimate-edition-will-be-available-for-macs-early-next-year-164520024.html?src=rss
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