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This DIY ultracompact computer has a mechanical keyboard

The Verge

There aren’t a lot of ultra-portable handheld PCs anymore, outside of the GDP pocket and its gaming-focused successors. But that’s not stopping DIY-er Penk Chen from building their own handheld PC called the Penkesu — a retro-futuristic ultraportable laptop with a mechanical keyboard.

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How the new PlayStation Plus compares to Xbox Game Pass and Switch Online

The Verge

A comprehensive look at the pricing and offerings of the console subscription services PlayStation has announced it’s revamping PlayStation Plus, bringing the subscription service more in line with its competitors Xbox Game Pass and Nintendo Switch Online. PlayStation Plus Extra is essentially the Xbox Game Pass tier. PlayStation.

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Twitch offers a Gold Pixel Heart badge for those who join Together for Good campaign

Dataconomy

This campaign is designed to galvanize the Twitch community into channeling their collective passion for gaming and live streaming to support charitable causes. Whether it’s auctioning away retro games, dancing for twelve hours straight, or just staring at a wall, when it comes to charity our community always shows up.”

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Analogue Pocket review: Game Boy games have never looked so good

The Verge

While all my friends have been raving about Halo Infinite , I’ve instead been reminding myself just how inexplicably good Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater was on the Game Boy Advance. Often going back to play classic games like this can be a reality check. It has basically the same form factor as the original Game Boy.

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Nintendo reveals new animated ‘Mario’ movie with Chris Pratt and expansion for Switch Online

GeekWire

Some of the best games of the 1990s (and a few truly random choices) will be included in the 16-bit Sega Genesis collection for Switch Online. In past years, Nintendo frequently put together pre-recorded press conferences called Nintendo Directs to reveal news and updates on its upcoming games. YouTube screenshot).

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Xbox Series X/S review: Microsoft’s new console is a big step forward, but not a leap

GeekWire

It’s also got some of the best value for money in the modern games industry between Microsoft’s Game Pass streaming service and its All Access payment plan, which is perfect for newcomers and players on a tight budget. Most of the other obvious changes are smart. All in all, this is a console that respects your time.