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Matero Games @materogames.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

One of the key game rules is that each device can only be wound up once. In a recent playtest the feedback was that this wasn't clear enough, so I've now added extra visual detail to show devices as powered down when their bar has emptied. #playdate #indiegamedev #soloindiedev #screenshotsaturday

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Playdate @play.date · 08/09/2026

Hello! Join us TOMORROW for our next Playdate Update to get the scoop on some of the games and details of Playdate Season Three, as well as some other fun news! 📆 Premieres Wednesday, Sept 9 at 9:00 AM PT ➡️ live.panic.com

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Matero Games @materogames.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Development continues! This week I've been doing more testing on my #playdate. The game feels really intuitive with the crank and d-pad combo. #indiedev #gamedev

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Matero Games @materogames.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The castle area will feature various gate-themed puzzles. These gates are controlled in much the same way as Charlie via a wind-up mechanism. Below, by delaying the opening of the second gate, Charlie bounces towards the balloons before then advancing on to the exit. #indiedev #playdate #gamedev

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Matero Games @materogames.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

One of the key rules is that if Charlie runs out of power, then he can't reach the exit (triggering a restart). Below, if Charlie is wound up before the hay bale is moved fully right, he gets trapped and then runs out of power :( #screenshotsaturday #indiedev #playdate #gamedev

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Matero Games @materogames.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

More early gameplay! By winding up both conveyor belts, the hay bale is moved, allowing Charlie to advance towards the exit. I plan for the game to contain various locations, and for each to be quite distinctive (both visuals and puzzles). #screenshotsaturday #indiedev #playdate #gamedev

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Matero Games @materogames.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

In each level, the objective is to guide Charlie to the exit. It starts out easy, but the difficulty will ramp up quickly as the game progresses! There is also a secondary objective to complete (on the level below, it is to pop all the balloons). #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #playdate #pixelart

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Matero Games @materogames.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Perhaps the coolest feature of #playdate is the crank! In Chattering Charlie, the crank is used to wind up the toy. The A button can be used as an alternative. #screenshotsaturday #indiedev

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Matero Games @materogames.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Development has been steadily progressing over the last few months and I am now in the position to reveal today the game is called "Chattering Charlie". It is a #retro inspired #puzzle game being built exclusively for #playdate. More updates to follow very soon! #screenshotsaturday #indiedev

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Matero Games @materogames.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Matero Games lives! After a long hiatus, I am very pleased to announce that development has commenced on a new game, exclusive to Playdate. More details to follow soon. #playdate #gamedev #retro

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