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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Staying grounded this week with a six minute read: Where is Craig - Week 4, mini storefront updates, Digital Threads, Artsy Bytes & the advent calendar, game jam, Catalog & Itch io updates & releases. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-u...

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Hey @play.date community! There's still time to send in your artwork for the Digital Threads, Artsy Bytes art book. If the remaining 16 pages cannot be filled by Nov 7th, the project may be postponed to 2027. Leave a comment below if you're interested and I'll reach out.

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Ledbetter @ldbrart.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

And it's live! ISOLATES is Out Now on @play.date Catalog It's a weird one. Check out the explainer/gameplay videos linked from the page and read up on the How and the maybe more important WHY in the devlog! play.date/games/isolat...

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Isolates for Playdate

Slow. Math. Arcade. Horror.

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Playdate @play.date · 07/10/2026

'Tis Three's Eve, gamers. 🌃 play.date/games/seasons/three

tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow. season three starts 10 am pt. 2 new games a week, for 4 weeks

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Hey #Playdate devs! We need to fill some advent calendar spots. It could be a released game, a new game, or a beta to excite the community for 2027. If interested or know someone who is, comment below or contact Xania. Physical calendar pre-orders open in early November. #supportplaydatedevs

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The slow-pour roast for October 7th: Meet Cleopatra the Great Horned Owl, Where is Craig - week 3, Crank Collective, Boondoggle Chronicles, #Playdate Passport + nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-u...

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wiedo - Cranky Miner 💎 for Playdate 🟨 @wiedo.nl · 01/10/2026

Progress on my @play.date game: Cranky Miner. I added backgrounds, screen transitions and a nice upgrade screen! To do this all I had to do some sprite optimizations so the game should run better too. As a bonus I added rare items to find! #gamedev #indiedev #playdate #playdatedev

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Welcome to October! The Crank Collective is playing OUTSIDE PARTIES by Adams Immersive. Come play, hang out, and chat with the #playdate community. Discord chat dates and times TBA. play.date/games/outsid... #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Uncrank’d Cozy Autumn Jam starts right now! A new cycle of creativity, functions, and RUBDUBDUB begins. The themes: youtu.be/LdAkNoRph1E itch.io/jam/uncrankd... gameJam.init(); creativity.activate(); #vibesovervictory #playdate #supportplaydatedevs

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A quiet post for the last day of September like a mellow roast easing into a new month. Digital Threads Artbook, Uncrank'd TV, C.R.A.I.G. week 2, The Crank Collective, Boondoggle, #Playdate Passport, projects + nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-u...

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Hello, #playdate community. The Crank Collective chat w/ Powerdive Games is Sept. 26th at 1pm eastern. The community chat will happen on Sept. 27 at 2pm eastern on the Uncrank'd Discord server. Hope to see you there. Can't make it to either chat? 👇️ forms.gle/34cfVbn25yGE...

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The #playdate sweepstakes wheel has spun! Congrats to Ophelia Bee and wiedo for snagging the final two codes for The Magician by FM Studio. Catch the full interview with FM Studio in Uncrank’d Issue 12. uncrankd.myshopify.com Stay tuned for the 3rd anniversary sweepstakes in October.

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Playdate @play.date · 24/09/2026

The Sequel to the hit game by @scenicroutesoftware.com, Post Hero: Bedbeard’s Revenge, is now available on Catalog! 🦾 play.date/games/post-hero-2/

A red title image of Post Hero, Bedbeard's Revenge. Out now on Catalog!

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

youtu.be/wdMw4TmrW8o Had a blast working with #playdate community members to bring this slice of supernatural noir to life. Stay tuned for The Drop, the 6‑book Boondoggle Chronicles, the full game, & the full novel. xanialasagna.itch.io/boondoggle-b... (coming soon) #indiedev #supportplaydatedevs

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The Boondoggle Chronicles: A New Day

YouTube video by Xania Lasagna

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Bean working hard this week: the scavenger hunt begins, Pumpkin Patch & Play form, Boondoggle, last‑chance sweepstakes, giveaways, #Playdate Passport, projects + nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-u... Also, project Secret Santa forms.gle/9wmjDveZGwGo...

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Hello, #playdate community. The Crank Collective play period has wrapped! It’s time to dive into the Cafe Machina questionnaire. forms.gle/34cfVbn25yGE... September 26th: The chat with Powerdive Games. September 27th: The community chat. Hope to see you there.

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A tiny sip for this week: Playdate Update 10 +new releases, Where is Craig?, A pre-release Boondoggle bundle, sweepstakes, giveaways, Playdate Passport, projects + nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-u... 2026 Pumpkin Patch 'N Play showcase form forms.gle/PyDNbvU6pZM6...

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Synaptic Sugar @synapticsugar.games · 11/09/2026

Thanks @itch.io for boosting #playdate games, and in this case specifically Agents of Groove! 🪩🕺

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Nine brews into September & the pot’s still warm: Thank you Don, Nick & Ryan, The Folio issue 3, another sweepstakes, a giveaway, a Boondoggle tease, looking for game trailers for the Pumpkin Patch 'N Play, Playdate Passport, projects + nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-u...

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Oops! I announced last week on Substack that all spaces were filled for the 2027 #playdate calendar. There is one month left with no artist. If you're interested in showing off your art, reply below. The news update will go live shortly.

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Fresh September brew: A cozy Autumn game jam, The Crank Collective's game for September is Cafe Machina, 3rd anniversary celebrations, Pumpkin Patch & Play, Boondoggle Chronicles with merch & #Playdate Passport, projects + nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-u...

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

To kick off the 3rd anniversary of Uncrank'd, how about a cozy @play.date game jam? No voting. No rankings. No stress. Yes to creativity and fun. itch.io/jam/uncrankd... #VibesOverVictory

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It's September already? The Crank Collective is playing Cafe Machina by Powerdive Games. Come play, hang out, and chat with the #playdate community. play.date/games/cafe-m... #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

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Swansonge @swansonge.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Getting back into the game dev groove

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The summer sale is ending soon! Grab your #playdate zines (digital or print), merch, Project Coffee Table books, and the Catch‑Up bundle while they’re still discounted. uncrankd.myshopify.com The Weekend Boot‑Up drops tomorrow on Substack with some September sneak peeks.

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The last sip of August: Playthex, Summer sale ending soon, the Great Horned owl, Boondoggle Chronicles/Syndicate, last call for the 2027 #Playdate calendar & Project Coffee Table Volume 2 + some more friendly reminders nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-u...

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I’ve really been getting into the art for Boondoggle! Keep an eye out for the Boondoggle Chronicles, featuring dramatic readings of chapter snippets from Playdate community members. Coming soon to YT and the Narrative Nexus app. #playdate #playdateprime #indiedev

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Hello, #playdate community. The Crank Collective play period has wrapped! It’s time to dive into The Magician questionnaire. forms.gle/uYVWEFF5Jq3D... The community chat will take place on August 23rd at 2pm Eastern on the Uncrank'd Discord server.

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Come hang out, vibe, and have some fun. www.twitch.tv/gnarthex #playdate #playdateprime

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

@play.date Gnarthex’s music stream starts tonight at 8 PM ET (Friday for some). Grab your fave #Playdate track then come hang out and vibe. I’ll also be showing something new I’ve been working on for Boondoggle (the Gold Thread Syndicate members already know what’s up). www.twitch.tv/gnarthex

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Staying grounded this week: An important message, FITS & owl bundles, Cafe Machina, Gnarthex, The #Playdate Passport with projects + nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-u... #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Boondoggle WIP: Cleaning up the facial expressions and animations! The text is looking great, running at 30 FPS. I can’t wait to post the full Chapter 1 on itch. The merch is looking good too. Also, help sponsor a Great Horned Owl. itch.io/s/198418/spo... #playdate #indiegamedev #playdateprime

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Scenic Route Software @scenicroutesoftware.com · 17/08/2026

These two are all over the place in Bedbeard's Revenge, complaining about all sorts of things. After the main story is over, they'll have some insightful critiques. #playdate

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Last chance to enter the Summer Splashdown Sweepstakes! Winners are picked in a few hours. Prizes include a $50 digital storefront gift card, two $10 digital storefront gift cards, and a Founders Substack subscription. forms.gle/kGy3VvtHP2XC... Good Luck!

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The Uncrank'd Summer Sale has started. uncrankd.myshopify.com Today’s specials: Printed & digital zines (Issues 1–11 only), The First Sparks, & select Fun in the Sun merch. Add items to your cart to see the discount applied, and check back tomorrow for the next sale. #playdate #playdateprime

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Grab the Fun in the Sun bundle for $5.55 to #supportplaydatedevs itch.io/b/3852/fun-i... Three #Playdate games and help Xania sponsor a Great Horned owl. itch.io/s/198418/spo...

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Sorry #Playdate fam! Due to a power outage, Gnarthex’s music stream has been postponed. Keep an eye on the Uncrank’d Substack, Discord, or socials for the updated date and time.

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

It's a brew-tiful day: Issue 12 print zine shipping soon, Playthex, Playdate Makers Guild, other #Playdate Projects that YOU can join, The Syndicate wants you, The Playdate Passport + nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I'm looking for a 3 voices for 2 male and for 1 female character for Boondoggle for a specific in-game scene. Interested? Reply below. #playdate #indiegamedev #playdateprime

Five characters from the upcoming Playdate game named Boondoggle.

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Don't miss out on the Summer Splashdown sweepstakes for your chance to win a $50 digital gift card or one of two $10 digital gift cards for the Uncrank’d storefront. Also up for grabs, one paid subscription for the Uncrank'd Substack. Enter here: forms.gle/kGy3VvtHP2XC...

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

A gentle sip into August: Issue 12, the time shift to 12pm Eastern, The Yellow Lab Sitcom Experiment, RUBDUBDUB collab, sweepstakes, the community calendars, Digital Threads, Artsy Bytes Artbook, the #Playdate Passport + nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...

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SN-Studios @snstudios.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I know I know. I'm 4 days late, but if you haven't seen them, both Delved and The Lushes Land are on sale for 2 bucks a pop on Catalog until the 7th to celebrate August! Make sure to check out all the other wonderful games on sale in celebration of August as well! #Playdate play.date/games/tags/o...

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Hey @play.date fam… it’s time. 💛 Uncrank’d Issue 12 is LIVE! uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc... (pre-order) uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc... uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc... (pre-order) And don’t forget to enter the Summer Splashdown sweepstakes! forms.gle/rxsmyECRKxm7...

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Welcome to August! The Crank Collective is playing The Magician by FM Studio. Come play, hang out, and chat with the #playdate community. play.date/games/the-ma... #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Before I dive into reworking the existing Boondoggle code next month, I’m spending some time on the UI and chapter‑opening sequences. I’m really happy with how this turned out. #playdate #playdateprime #indiedev

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Another month wrapped. We brewed it. The Summer Splashdown is out now, The Yellow Lab Sitcom Experiment, merch, sweepstakes #Playdate Projects, Passport + nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #playdateprime #supportplaydatedevs

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

New week means an update to the #Playdate Makers Guild: A database where devs can team up with artists, composers, coders, and mentors. LINK: forms.gle/QJ8ZxcpubG9v... The directory updates every Wednesday on Substack. #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

The second Crank Collective Discord chat for July is happening now! Come hang out with some #playdate community members as we talk about Merry Andrew with Tragic Planet. Can’t make it to the chats? Check out the TCC form: forms.gle/biqAtV37v6Q7...

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