To me, they feel kind of OP to discover if you're not a very motivated person, but I suppose that's who they're for. I did one of those trophies for Sonic Generations when I stumbled upon it online and it was to no-hit the final boss on hard mode with no add-ons (in game stuff) and I can't help but feel that there's no way I would have known that's the trophy.

Playdate announced on Twitter that they are beginning shipping today:

Oh! A new Playdate Update video is here!

It recaps the great developer things we've released this year, like Pulp and the Playdate SDK. Please enjoy it. https://youtu.be/BmrtkBmFSn4

There's one extra important bit in the update. Playdates in Group One will begin shipping…

…today.

The embargo on reviews also lifted:

• The Verge: All it’s cranked up to be
• Rock Paper Shotgun: A handheld indie curio that goes hand in hand with the spirit of PC
• Eurogamer: A fascinating puzzle in itself
• Video Games Chronicle: The Playdate is fun but its quirks may wind you up
• ArsTechnica: Playdate earns its $179 price tag with cute design, memorable games
• Engadget: Playdate is a magical indie game machine
• IGN: It's Crankin' Time
• Venture Beat: An alternate-history boutique handheld
• GamesRadar: Tiny, mighty, unfussy fun
• Destructoid: You’ve got a date
• Gizmodo: The Playdate Is Oozing With Charm and Potential

Also, ArsTechnica released reviews of all of the Playdate games. SPOILERS ahead:

• ArsTechnica: All 24 of Playdate’s included games, reviewed

I just wanted a pretext to share my first successful Expert+ song on 150% speed + Ghost Notes :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HQIvNCF9RA (two-part video, first half on Ghost Arrows, second half on Ghost Notes)

I got back into Beat Saber a week ago after a 2 months hiatus. I like the new OST and mechanics and I love the new Fall Out Boy DLC. Highly recommend it!

Has anyone else been playing it lately?

I'm working on opening a VR arcade in Brussels and thinking of promoting Beat Saber quite a bit there :)

I've been checking in each Friday since the release of the Steam Deck to see the number of games that have been added to the Deck's different compatibility categories. I felt like it was a bit past time to keep bumping the release thread, so I went with a new topic.

Here's where we're at currently: