Video Games
‘DOOM’ Ported to Upcoming Handheld Playdate Console
We’ve covered these “port DOOM to x” stories before, and it’s almost comedic how fans have been able to bring the classic FPS to everything from calculators, printers, to old McDonald’s cash registers. But, it’s a testament to not only how the geniuses at id were able to code the game, as well as just how enduring DOOM is after all these years.
Anyways, the latest achievement is getting the game to run on a Playdate, an upcoming handheld console with a crank as part of its control scheme. Seriously. Game developer Nic Magnier posted footage of his port on Twitter earlier this week showing the game in action. Yeah, it’s closer to what you’d see on the calculator ports, but once again, it’s charming how Nic was able to pull it off.
And yes, due to popular demand, Nic posted a follow-up tweet with the crank being used to fire the chaingun.
First playable version of Doom on the Playdate. Still very early but I guess I will cross out "Port Doom" from my bucket list. My main inspiration was @fabynou Game Engine Black Book. pic.twitter.com/Qy21oTYkvf
— Nic (@NicMagnier) May 31, 2020
Video Games
‘System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary’ Now Available on the Nintendo Switch 2; Free Upgrade Available
Nightdive Studios has given Nintendo Switch 2 fans some love when it comes to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary. Previously released for the original Switch, players can now grab the Switch 2 version from the Nintendo eShop. Or, if you already own the Switch version, you can grab the Switch 2 version as a free upgrade! There’s even a 40% discount on now until June 23.
Initially launching for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Store on last June, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster eventually made it to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch the next month. The Switch 2 version of the game offers enhanced resolution, higher fram rate, and support for mouse control.
Set 42 years after the events of the first game, it’s the year 2114. As you awake from cryo sleep on the FTL ship Von Braun, you are unable to remember who or where you are… and something has gone terribly wrong. Hybrid mutants and deadly robots roam the halls while the cries from the remaining crew reverberate through the cold hull of the ship. SHODAN, a rogue AI bent on the destruction of mankind has taken over and it’s up to you to stop her.
Delve through the corridors of the derelict ship Von Braun and immerse yourself in the story rich atmosphere and environments. Explore deck by deck and unravel the horrifying fate of the Von Braun and her crew.