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Hi HN,<p>I've built an automatic sound device changer for macOS which remembers your input/output selection according to your selection.<p>It will be useful for musicians, multi input/output sound device users who want to manage input/output for all applications in a centralized way, preferred OS device.<p>You don't even have to use the app UI!<p>It's a paid app currently and only available on the App Store.
Tell HN: Announcing tomhow as a public moderator
Hi all,Tom Howard is going public as HN moderator today. He has been doing HN moderation work for years already and knows the site and its practices inside-out, so the only new thing you'll see is mod comments from Tom showing up in the threads the way mine do. I'm not going anywhere, so you'll have two of us to put up with going forward :)I've known Tom since he was sctb's and my batchmate back in YC W09. Many of you know him as the kind and thoughtful community member
Marvel Rivals Reveals Two New Characters For Its Next Season
On April 3, NetEase revealed the next season of Marvel Rivals. The popular game’s second season starts April 11 and will add Emma Frost and Ultron to the already large roster of Marvel Rivals. Read more...
People Are Finally Going Hands-On With Switch 2 And Here's What They're Saying: 'Safe But Substantial'
After Nintendo held its big Switch 2 Direct showcase on April 2, press and content creators around the world had a chance to put the new console through its paces. Attendees were able to play multiple games, including Nintendo’s first-party offerings like Mario Kart World and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, as well as big…Read more...
The Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible but a ton of original Switch games have 'start up' and 'compatibility' issues
Nintendo has released a list of over 120 Switch games that have "start up" and "compatibility issues" on the Switch 2Each game is currently "being investigated"The only game that is confirmed to not work is Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR KitThe Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been revealed, and although the console might be backward compatible, we've now learned that a ton of original Switch games will have compatibility issues.Following the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct ye
Fans Are Spamming Nintendo's Mario Kart World Livestream Begging It To Drop The Price Of The Switch 2
Fans had been waiting months for Nintendo’s big Switch 2 Direct. But one thing that’s dominated the conversation following the showcase isn’t the games or the features, it’s the Switch 2's $450 price tag. Now fans are spamming the YouTube chat for the company’s ongoing Nintendo Treehouse livestream with one simple…Read more...
Everything You Need To Know About Respeccing In The First Berserker: Khazan
Part of the appeal of many role-playing games is trying a wide variety of weapons and builds to see what suits your playstyle the most. This remains true in The First Berserker: Khazan, which features multiple weapon types, tons of skills to unlock, and different stats that tie everything together. And luckily, you…Read more...
Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives - release schedule for confirmed games including The Duskbloods and Mario Kart World
What's the next Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive planned for 2025?(Image credit: Nintendo)The next Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive planned for a 2025 release is Mario Kart World, which launches alongside the console on June 5. In addition, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour and Survival Kids will also be available on launch day as well. To make sure you're set up and ready for the new Mario Kart, be sure to check out our Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order page.Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2
Furious fans hijack Nintendo Treehouse: Live stream with demands to 'drop the price'
Fans are demanding that Nintendo "drop the price" of the Switch 2The Treehouse: Live chat gets hijacked as fans spam the same requestThe Nintendo Switch 2 is priced at $449.99, while Switch 2 games will cost upwards of $80The Nintendo Switch 2's controversial price has fans divided, and they're now taking their frustrations directly to the source.Nintendo's first Treehouse: Live of the week is now live, showcasing some of the Switch 2's brand new games like Mario Kart
The Best Point-And-Click Adventures Of The 21st Century
One of the most tedious repeated refrains since the turn of the millennium is the notion that “adventure games are dead.” While it’s very true that the genre’s heyday was in the 1990s, when new LucasArts point-and-click games could top sales charts, the format has never gone away. In fact, in the last 25 years it’s…Read more...
NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, April 4 (game #663)
Looking for a different day?A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Thursday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, April 3 (game #662).Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It c
Don't Worry, Nintendo Says You Can Totally Use Switch 2 Mouse Controls On Your Pants
Mouse controls are one of the Switch 2's big new features. Optical sensors allow the upgraded Joy-Con controllers to aim and navigate on the console as if you were playing on a PC. But the Switch 2 is also a portable console. Mostly people aren’t playing it at a desk. Don’t worry, Nintendo says, the mouse controls…Read more...
Nintendo confirms the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers have been 'designed from the ground up' and I couldn't be happier
TechRadar Gaming asked Nintendo if the Joy-Con 2 controllers have seen any improvement to avoid stick driftGeneral manager Tetsuya Sasaki says the Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers have been "designed from the ground up"The new Joy-Con's will offer "smoother movement"Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 controllers have been redesigned, hopefully, to avoid potential stick drift.During an exclusive hands-on preview of the Nintendo Switch 2, TechRadar
It looks like Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are live at some retailers with some fans securing their console ahead of the official date - but we would still be careful
Online retailers like Very and Smyths opened Nintendo Switch 2 preorders earlySome fans have already secured their console ahead of the official preorder date, April 8Amazon UK is currently accepting invites for Switch 2 preordersSome online storefronts in the UK opened Nintendo Switch 2 preorders ahead of time, but if you missed out, there may be a way to get your hands on one, too.Nintendo Switch 2 preorders don't officially begin until April 8, but according to num
Yes, the Nintendo Switch 2 has more internal storage and supports expandable cards, but you'll need a specific type
The Nintendo Switch 2 features 256GB of internal storageThe console still supports expandable storage, but you'll need to use a microSD Express card to run gamesThese cards offer faster speeds but are more expensiveThe Nintendo Switch 2 has a lot going for it – a more powerful CPU to enable even more impressive games, better audio from improved speakers, and yes, a larger screen at 7.9 inches. But can we give a round of applause to Nintendo for upping the internal sto
Nintendo confirms that certain Switch 2 game cards will just have a download key, but I don't think it's as bad as we first thought
Nintendo confirms that some Switch 2 games will only contain a download keyIt explains that games with Game-Key Cards don't feature the full game dataPlayers will require an internet connection when first inserting a Game-Key CardFollowing the full reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo has confirmed that certain physical games will only feature a download key.The company detailed everything we need to know in a new customer support post after the Nintendo Switch 2
Netflix’s Devil May Cry: The Kotaku Review
Netflix’s latest foray into animated video game adaptations is a new spin on Devil May Cry, Capcom’s excellent series of character action games that kicked off in 2001. And even though the show represents a reboot of the continuity that lets the uninitiated pick things up at the beginning, it’s still deeply rooted in…Read more...
I'm streaming today! Animal Crossing and Brothership. Come hang out if you want.
I’m streaming today! Animal Crossing and Brothership. Come hang out if you want.
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The 'Switch 2 doesn't contain any Switch hardware,' Nintendo explains its new platform and what games will be compatible
With announcements flooding in on all sides from Nintendo Direct, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement and miss some important details.One of which isn't all Mario Sunshine and daisies: unfortunately, you won't be able to play all of your Switch 1 games on the Switch 2.This is due to how Nintendo built the Switch 2 as, interestingly, it "doesn't contain any Switch hardware."That doesn't mean you won't be able to move any of your favorite titles over to the new