Previously on As The #Nintendo Turns, Mario’s dad announced backwards compatibility with #Switch games for the upcoming “Switch 2” and 3D mockups of a proposed “Switch 2” case and joy-cons were shared. Now, it seems Alibaba has let the catsuit out of the bag with some accessory listings, namely screen protectors and carrying cases suggesting a larger display and ergonomic grips. Speculation isn’t confirmation, though, so don’t expect them to announce until 2025. #videogames kotaku.com/nintendo-…

I can say with pleasantly surprised surety that I had no idea Patton Oswalt was a comics nerd! I am also pleasantly surprised that he and writer Jordan Blum have curated ten tales they cite as having fostered their love of #Marvel #Comics into a hardcover collection titled “Marvel Unforgettable Stories” packed into 280 pages and a lovely slipcase for a cool $100. Make Mine Marvel, I say! #books www.awn.com/news/patt…

#Apple has, over its many decades, been an able predictor of trends and sea changes in the industry Jobs and Wozniak essentially created. While not always on the mark, under CEO Tim Cook, Apple has clearly dodged an enormous bullet by choosing to switch to their own silicon in 2021, ditching longtime CPU partner Intel. #Intel, on the other hand, has kicked out CEO Pat Gelsinger… #tech #news 9to5mac.com/2024/12/0…

Blizzard sucks, but GOG abides… Sure, GOG is going to delist Blizzard’s classic Warcraft I and II versions at the publishers request, but like the cool uncle’s they are, they will continue to support them for modern operating systems. #Capitalism gotta make everything harder than it needs to be. Feh. #videogames #warcraft #blizzard #GOG #retrogaming kotaku.com/gog-warcr…

Well, well, well. The first “Special Teaser #Trailer” for Lupin the IIIrd: The Movie penned by mangaka Monkey Punch dropped a couple days ago and it’s stunning. And, if my eyes do not deceive me, all hand-drawn traditional #animation and directed by Takeshi Koike (REDLINE, great film). A fine, fine return to its original form that I look forward to taking in next year. #film #movies #LupinThe3rd #anime #2025 youtu.be/KopjWLIz5…

I’VE DONE IT!! I’ve found the single most stupid product on #Amazon!! I introduce you to the “Anti-Cat Keyboard Cover, Laptop Keyboard Covers cat Proof, Clear Keyboard Protector, PC Desk Stand for Keyboard Storage Acrylic Monitor Stand Riser and Laptop Stand Riser”. Sure, Amazon product names have become ludicrous, eschewing the need for an actual name and leaning 1000% into SEO, but this is ridiculous. If that wasn’t bad enough, it’s $50. #capitalism #caturday

Soooo, I just found out something interesting about #Apple’s #AirPodsMax. The cans were recently “upgraded” from Lightning to USB-C, but in the process received a downgrade in functionality. The new model can’t pipe audio over the USB-C cable like crusty old Lightning can!!?? WTF, peeps!? If you can, don’t kneecap your #headphone experience and get the Lightning model. Just wow. #music #audio www.macworld.com/article/2…

If you’re looking for a new #keyboard for your #Apple #Mac, #MacWorld has a nice feature with a load of deals for #BlackFriday. Now, I had (until recently) an MX Keys for Mac I accidentally dropped and a corner of it just shattered, so it’s not quite as sturdy as they claim. I replaced it with an MX Keys Mini (refurbished on Amazon for $45) and whilst not as massive, is still very nice and has updated function keys. #hardware www.macworld.com/article/6…

Oh FFS, #Sony! How petty can you get!! Clearly unhappy that #Nintendo overtook the #PlayStation2 as one of the most sold #VideoGame consoles of all time, they apparently looked back into their records to “find out” they’d actually sold 160 million! Just ugh. games.slashdot.org/story/24/…

It seems that one likely reason #ElonMusk decided to go all-in on #TFG, aside from being a complete lunatic, is that the #FCC has been imposing limits on how many #Starlink trash boxes he can deploy. Like any good #libertarian, he’s not fond of #regulation as he believes his vast wealth clearly indicates his superiority over other lesser beings, namely mere mortals. Stupid #capitalism. arstechnica.com/tech-poli…