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Antonio G. Di Benedetto

Antonio G. Di Benedetto

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    Sony teases Bloodborne in Astro’s Playroom update hours ahead of Summer Game Fest.

    Astro’s Playroom got a stealth-dropped update today, with new trophies, collectible in-game gatchas, and secret “PS Labo” rooms.

    It also features a riddle-like mystery to rescue special bots — including a Bloodborne one. Forum-goers are donning tinfoil hats ahead of potential announcements at Summer Game Fest, which starts within the hour. Team Asobi already has an upcoming Astro Bot game.

    <em>A trapped </em>Bloodborne<em> bot is now in the GPU Jungle level.</em>
    <em>A new mission room appears in the PS Labo room once you go through a portal.</em>
    <em>New in-game gatchas include recent PS5 hardware and accessories, like the DualSense Edge controller.</em>
    <em>The secret PS Labo room with the new collectibles on display.</em>
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    A trapped Bloodborne bot is now in the GPU Jungle level.
    Screenshot captured from Solestro16’s Twitch stream
    Apple’s last-gen iPad Pros with M2 chips are up to $400 offApple’s last-gen iPad Pros with M2 chips are up to $400 off
    Leica’s new app lets your iPhone mimic its cameras and classic lensesLeica’s new app lets your iPhone mimic its cameras and classic lenses
    The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are on sale for an all-time low of $239The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are on sale for an all-time low of $239
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Tough cameras are still a thing.

    Ricoh announced a new duo of waterproof / shockproof tough point-and-shoot cameras launching in July. No, the year is not 2011, but compact cameras continue to have their moment in 2024.

    The 16-megapixel Pentax WG-1000 is the new entry-level with 4x optical zoom and waterproofing to 49.2 ft for $229.95. The 20-megapixel Pentax WG-8 is the flagship with 5x zoom, 65.6 ft depth range, and LED ring light for $399.95.

    Two colors of the Pentax WG-1000 cameras with attached carabiner straps.
    Rear view of the Pentax WG-1000 and its button layout.
    The Pentax WG-8 cameras in black and green next to some driftwood on a white background.
    Two Pentax WG-8 cameras, one with its LED ring light turned on.
    The rear screen and button layout of the Pentax WG-8.
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    The WG-1000 comes in olive and gray, each including a carabiner strap.
    Image: Ricoh Imaging
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    A new way of Donald Duck-in’ it.

    Casetify has a new collection of phone cases and accessories commemorating Donald Duck’s 90th birthday and oh my god DUCK BUTT.

    A phone case featuring Donald Duck’s protruding duck butt and floppy feet.
    No notes. Just duck butts.
    Image: Casetify
    The Nintendo Switch OLED is $35 off at Woot on a one-day dealThe Nintendo Switch OLED is $35 off at Woot on a one-day deal
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Photos so good they make the wasteland seem beautiful.

    Amazon’s Fallout was a surprise hit of a streaming series, and the on-set pictures by photographer JoJo Whilden equally blew me away.

    Whilden’s photos, shot on a Hasselblad 500cm medium format film camera, are perfectly matched to the show’s aesthetic (the series and set-stills both used Kodak film stocks). Check out the small collection of these beautiful images on both Whilden’s and Prime Video’s Instagram pages.

    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Why yes, I’d love to blow up some cartoony Nazis on a turn-based grid.

    I have no idea how many Metal Slug games there have been, but the long-running franchise — with its arcade-y guns and tanks action — is a treasure. And now there’s a tactics game coming in the fall? From the creators of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge?

    I don’t know who asked for this but sign me up.

    You can grab a year of Peacock Premium for just $20 ahead of its impending price hikeYou can grab a year of Peacock Premium for just $20 ahead of its impending price hike

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