Ex-Nintendo fan sells PS5 Pro to buy Switch 2 – Reader’s Feature GameCentral Published April 12, 2025 1:00am Which would you rather have? (Nintendo/Sony) A reader explains why he hasn’t bought a Nintendo console since the N64 days and why it’s the Switch 2 that is going to pull him back in, despite its controversies. We’ve predictably had an influx of negative views on Nintendo’s pricing policy so, for balance, I feel compelled to write about why I’m excited for Switch 2. Therefore, to the three people about to read a positive article, allow me to share my thoughts. Note to GC, we’re going to need a hyperbolic headline to attract some traffic! Before I commence my convincing argument, I have a disclaimer. I haven’t purchased a Nintendo console since the N64. That’s right, I was one of those fools paying £70 for cartridges back in the ‘90s. Here we go, pull up a sandbag, you don’t know you’re born rhetoric. Technically speaking, the Wii is the last Nintendo console I bought, as a gift for the in-laws – which they still use to this day. Saying they still use it is like Trigger’s broom from Only Fools and Horses. They had to replace the console and Wii-motes several times! But I still take the win when it comes to the mother-in-law. Over the years, I have almost pulled the trigger on a Nintendo console several times. For what seems like years, I was waiting on the infamous Switch Pro console that never materialised. I can already see the comment, ‘Switch 2 is a Switch Pro, so there!’ Anyhow, I shall reap the rewards of my inexcusable patience. I will be the equivalent of a PlayStation 5 owner that hasn’t played The Last Of Us, The Last Of Us Remastered, The Last Of Us Remastered-Remastered and The Last Of Us Part 1. I’m the guy who is essentially purchasing the upcoming The Last Of Us special edition and experiencing it for the first time. I envy that person! Therefore, I’m in no position to discuss prices since I’ve bought The Last Of Us 15 times. Somewhat ironically, it’s the PS5 Pro which has assisted my decision to buy a Switch 2. Again, how could I possibly complain about prices! Buyer’s remorse is an understatement. No, it’s the diminishing returns which have helped persuade me. Having to watch John Linneman of Digital Foundry point out the differences zoomed in at 400% is never a good sign. It’s a sad state of affairs when even the tech nerds are disappointed. I digress. The proof is in the pudding. I watched several hands-on previews of Switch 2 and I was impressed. I anticipated DLSS would be utilised since Nintendo uses a NVidia GPU. Nintendo now has the best AI upscaler and haven’t had to mess around developing something like PSSR. Mark Cerny must be sick. I could harp on about how great Mario Kart World looks or how encouraging third party support is. Being able to play Zelda: Breath Of The Wild and Tears Of The Kingdom for the first time are also factors. Even the build quality of Switch 2 is much improved over its predecessor. ‘But it doesn’t have an OLED screen,’ cries somebody in the comments. Now I could wait for the inevitable upgrade, but I think I’ve been patient enough. The real clincher for me, which many people are sleeping on, is the mouse controls. Being predominantly a PC gamer back in the day, the advantage for shooters can’t be understated. My only disappointment during the Direct was Call Of Duty: Warzone wasn’t confirmed. I have seen Metroid Prime 4 demonstrated using the mouse control, so I’m sold. Surely Nintendo will sell branded mouse mats? A food tray on my lap and a mouse mat should get the job done. What really impressed me about the Joy-Con is you just tilt it and it goes into mouse control mode. How cool is that! Nintendo are really good at that kind of innovation. That’s Nintendo magic, right? It’s been a while, so forgive me if my terminology is misplaced. It’s almost been an act of self-flagellation to deprive myself of Nintendo for so many years. But I look at it with a positive spin. I’m not burdened with buying remasters or upgrades of games I already own. They might get me with some N64 remakes, but other than that, it’s a clean slate for me. Until Switch 3, at least. Once I’m in the Nintendo cult, they’ve got me. Whilst I agree with some of the complaints Nintendo is guilty of some egregious nickel and diming. The Switch 2 Welcome Tour game not being included almost seems like trolling. That being said, Nintendo showed me something I didn’t know I wanted. I don’t think I’ve been this pumped for a new console launch in a long time. To help justify my unplanned purchase, I intend to sell my PS5 Pro and revert to a PS5 Slim. So there’s your headline, GC: ‘Ex-Nintendo fan sells PS5 Pro to buy Switch 2’. All said, hopefully Switch 2 is a shot in the arm the industry needs. More Trending For those of you who can’t get past £75/$80 games. That’s perfectly fine, watch The Last Of Us season 2 instead. By reader Simon The Last Of Us season 2 starts this weekend (Credits: © 2025 Home Box Office, Inc. Al) The reader’s features do not necessarily represent the views of GameCentral or Metro. You can submit your own 500 to 600-word reader feature at any time, which if used will be published in the next appropriate weekend slot. Just contact us at gamecentral@metro.co.uk or use our Submit Stuff page and you won’t need to send an email. GameCentral Sign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy

Minecraft is a viral smash hit, but the auteur-drive Mickey 17 very much was not—and now, the top executives at Warner Bros. Pictures are looking to franchise popularity to allow them to continue to balance out original swings. With strong pre-opening buzz for next week’s Sinners, Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy hope Ryan Coogler’s moody vampire movie will continue to drive ticket sales for their summer slate in the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman. In an interview with Deadline, De Luca shared his excitement over the DC Studios release. “I love Superman. I think James Gunn has crushed it. It’s got tons of his trademark heart and humor and the action is jaw dropping. It’s the Superman I grew up with, so I get choked up when I watch it. I think it’s so epic and visually arresting and emotional. The performances are great. It is a five-star movie to me, and I can’t wait for the world to see it. Yeah, we’re really excited about Superman, James crushed it.” De Luca agreed its tone carries on the legacy of Richard Donner’s Superman films. “I would say in spirit, it is closer to that, but it’s also a big hunk of epic sci-fi. It has a little bit of what I loved about Guardians of the Galaxy, but it’s true-blue Superman. The comic book sources that he uses for inspiration, All-Star Superman and the like, are in there, too. It is really a love letter to what has made Superman endure for almost a hundred years. He managed to get it all in there.” The execs were also asked about Matt Reeves’ long-awaited Batman sequel, but they couldn’t give much of an update, noting that it’s in the hands of the director and DC Studios at this point. “We’re not in the weeds on the Batman stuff,” Abdy said. “It’s really James [Gunn] and Peter Safran who run DC. We have a bit of other collaboration with Matt Reeves, but Peter and James know he is a writer-directing auteur in his own right, and that it will come when he’s written his best Batman script and is ready.” Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

Central Nakhon Sawan / IF (Integrated Field)Save this picture!© W Workspace Architects: IF (Integrated Field) Area Area of this architecture project Area:  77500 m² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024 Photographs Photographs:W WorkspaceMore SpecsLess Specs Save this picture! Text description provided by the architects. The Central Nakhon Sawan project aimed to create a multifunctional space that blends modern design with local culture and natural beauty. Its objective was to foster community connections while offering versatile areas for a variety of activities, all within an inclusive and sustainable environment.Save this picture!Save this picture!The plaza in front of the building is a key feature, designed as a gathering, relaxation, and recreational space. With a 3-meter incline from street level, the plaza was designed without stairs, preserving existing trees and ensuring accessibility. This terraced surface creates an inviting open space for all.Save this picture!Save this picture!The roof of the main foyer, which connects the plaza to the building, consists of layered, curved forms inspired by local village houses, softening the transition between the open plaza and the interior. This design reflects the project's goal of merging modern architecture with cultural elements.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Inside, the two-tone atrium, inspired by the convergence of the Nan and Ping rivers, integrates red and green materials to represent the merging waters. This triple-volume space serves as both a landmark and a guide for visitors, helping delineate different zones of the mall. While the design evolved to meet practical needs, the original vision of an accessible, welcoming communal hub remains intact, continuing to reflect the local heritage in its design.Save this picture! Project gallerySee allShow less Project locationAddress:Nakhon Sawan, ThailandLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this office MaterialWoodMaterials and TagsPublished on April 11, 2025Cite: "Central Nakhon Sawan / IF (Integrated Field)" 11 Apr 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028899/central-nakhon-sawan-if-integrated-field&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save世界上最受欢迎的建筑网站现已推出你的母语版本!想浏览ArchDaily中国吗?是否 You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

One of the most important parts of living a healthy lifestyle is getting a good night’s sleep. Quality sleep can prevent illness, reduce stress, and enhance cognitive function, just to name a few. A research team working with the Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric Care has now added a new benefit to the list: unlocking the brain’s ability to sort memories. According to a study published in Nature Human Behaviour, sustained deep sleep not only safeguards against memory decline but also increases the brain’s ability to process memory. Sleep and Long-Term MemoriesIt’s long been known that the quality of our sleep is directly related to our cognitive function. These new findings strengthen this connection and are the first to uncover that sleeping not only assists in making memories but can enhance our memories, too. The memory enhancement revealed through this study is what’s known as sequential memory. This involves remembering the events of our lives in the correct order in which they happened. Being able to reminisce about the details of your wedding day or recall a tumultuous encounter with a friend is all thanks to sequential memory. According to researchers, even a single night of deep sleep can have long-lasting effects on sequential memory.“The benefits of sleep on memory are powerful; just one night makes a difference that persists over a year,” said Brian Levine, Senior Scientist at the Rotman Research Institute, part of the Baycrest Academy for Research and Education, in a press release.Studying Memory and SleepTypical memory studies often involve asking participants to memorize items, like words and pictures, within a controlled lab setting. This new study, run by Levine and assisted by Rotman graduate students, differed from the norm and involved a unique approach to studying memory.Instead of memorizing cue cards of words and pictures, participants were immersed in a real-world experience. They were given a 20-minute audio-guided tour of artworks displayed around Baycrest, a research and teaching hospital located in Toronto, Canada. After completing the tour, participants had their memory of the tour tested. They were asked questions about the physical features of the artwork and the order in which the artwork was shown. These questions were asked five different times over a span of one hour to 15 months after the tour.The whole experience was then repeated on a second group of participants, with some tweaks. The new group was randomly divided into two subgroups, known as the “sleep group” and the “wake group.” The wake group completed the tour and their first memory test in the morning, then repeated that same test in the evening after a day of regular activities.For the sleep group, they completed the tour and their first test in the evening, then had their second memory test in the morning after a night of electroencephalographic (EEG) brain-monitoring sleep in a sleep lab. Both groups also participated in the same memory tests one week, one month, and 15 months after the initial tour.Long-Term Memory RecallThe researchers found that the sleep group had an evidently higher performance in sequential memory than the wake group, even after 15 months. This suggests that a single night of sleep significantly enhances long-term brain function and memory recall.The results of this study help solidify the importance of quality sleep and could help provide insight into the potential cause of memory changes in dementia patients.  “While our memory for features such as object size and color declines over time, sleep can improve our memory for event sequence,” Levine said in a press release. “This study deepens our understanding of how critical sleep is for integrating experiences into memory.”Article SourcesOur writers at Discovermagazine.com use peer-reviewed studies and high-quality sources for our articles, and our editors review for scientific accuracy and editorial standards. Review the sources used below for this article: Nature Human Behaviour. Sleep selectively and durably enhances memory for the sequence of real-world experiencesAs the marketing coordinator at Discover Magazine, Stephanie Edwards interacts with readers across Discover's social media channels and writes digital content. Offline, she is a contract lecturer in English & Cultural Studies at Lakehead University, teaching courses on everything from professional communication to Taylor Swift, and received her graduate degrees in the same department from McMaster University. You can find more of her science writing in Lab Manager and her short fiction in anthologies and literary magazine across the horror genre.

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Design Thinking dalam Data Science: Menyatukan Data, Empati, dan Solusi NyataChintia Hildayanti·Follow3 min read·Just now--Selama ini, Data Science sering dilihat sebagai dunia yang penuh angka, grafik, dan algoritma canggih. Namun, satu hal yang sering terlupakan adalah kenyataan bahwa hasil dari Data Science pada akhirnya akan digunakan oleh manusia — bukan oleh mesin. Di sinilah pendekatan Design Thinking menjadi sangat relevan.Apa Itu Design Thinking?Design Thinking adalah pendekatan pemecahan masalah yang berpusat pada manusia (human-centered), dengan tujuan utama menciptakan solusi yang benar-benar menjawab kebutuhan pengguna.Lima tahap dalam Design Thinking:Empathize — Memahami kebutuhan, tantangan, dan perilaku penggunaDefine — Merumuskan masalah secara jelas dan terfokusIdeate — Menciptakan berbagai ide solusiPrototype — Membangun versi awal dari solusiTest — Menguji solusi dan melakukan iterasi berdasarkan feedbackWalaupun awalnya dikembangkan di dunia desain produk, pendekatan ini sekarang banyak diterapkan di berbagai bidang — termasuk Data Science.Mengapa Design Thinking Penting dalam Data Science?Banyak proyek Data Science gagal bukan karena modelnya salah, tapi karena solusinya tidak sesuai dengan kebutuhan pengguna. Misalnya:Dashboard yang terlalu kompleks untuk dipahami oleh pengguna non-teknisModel prediksi yang akurat, tapi tidak menjawab pertanyaan bisnisAutomasi yang dibuat tanpa memperhatikan proses kerja tim di lapanganDengan menerapkan Design Thinking, kita diajak untuk berempati terlebih dahulu, bukan langsung membuat solusi berdasarkan asumsi.Implementasi Design Thinking dalam Proyek Data ScienceMari kita lihat gambaran umum bagaimana Design Thinking bisa diterapkan dalam proses Data Science:🔍 1. Empathize — Pahami Pengguna dan KonteksnyaLangkah awal adalah mendengarkan. Wawancara dengan stakeholder, observasi proses kerja mereka, dan memahami kesulitan yang mereka alami dalam mengambil keputusan berbasis data.Contoh:Di sebuah perusahaan retail, tim marketing kesulitan menargetkan promosi karena tidak tahu segmentasi pelanggan dengan baik. Mereka merasa data terlalu rumit dan tidak actionable.🎯 2. Define — Rumuskan Masalah NyataDari hasil observasi dan wawancara, rumuskan masalah yang ingin diselesaikan. Masalah ini harus spesifik, terukur, dan relevan dengan kebutuhan pengguna.Contoh:“Bagaimana kami bisa membantu tim marketing mengenali pelanggan potensial dengan cepat tanpa perlu memahami semua tabel dan metrik teknis?”💡 3. Ideate — Cari Solusi yang MungkinKumpulkan berbagai ide bersama tim lintas fungsi: data scientist, business analyst, dan pengguna akhir. Tidak harus langsung teknikal — yang penting sesuai konteks.Contoh ide:Model segmentasi pelanggan berbasis data historisDashboard visualisasi dengan insight otomatisSistem rekomendasi kampanye berdasarkan perilaku pelanggan⚙️ 4. Prototype — Bangun Versi AwalBuat prototipe sederhana — bisa berupa visualisasi, model prediksi awal, atau wireframe dashboard — yang bisa diujikan ke pengguna.Tujuannya bukan untuk sempurna, tapi untuk memvalidasi arah solusi.🧪 5. Test dan IterasiUji solusi awal ke pengguna. Dengarkan umpan balik mereka. Apa yang membingungkan? Apa yang membantu? Lalu lakukan perbaikan.Studi Kasus Singkat: Prediksi Permintaan BarangMasalah: Tim operasional sering kekurangan stok atau kelebihan stok di gudang. Solusi dengan Design Thinking:Empathize: Wawancara tim gudang dan penjual → mereka mengandalkan intuisi dan sering keliru.Define: “Bagaimana kami bisa bantu mereka memprediksi permintaan dengan mudah?”Ideate: Model prediksi permintaan + dashboard notifikasi restockPrototype: Dashboard sederhana dengan hasil prediksi mingguanTest: Digunakan selama 1 bulan → feedback positif, akurasi baik → diiterasi dan diimplementasikan penuhPenutup: Membangun Data Science yang Lebih RelevanDesign Thinking membantu kita menghindari jebakan membuat solusi “keren secara teknis tapi tidak terpakai”. Ia mendorong kita untuk melihat data dari perspektif pengguna, bukan sekadar dari baris dan kolom spreadsheet.Dengan menyatukan empati, kreativitas, dan analisis, kita bisa menciptakan solusi data science yang benar-benar berdampak.Karena pada akhirnya, kekuatan data bukan hanya pada kemampuannya untuk memprediksi masa depan — tetapi juga pada kemampuannya untuk menyelesaikan masalah hari ini.