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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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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

An in‑game scene from Boondoggle. Still ironing out a few coding kinks before releasing the full prologue + Chapter 1 on itch. Loved animating that signature. Still aiming for late Q4 for the game & novel. #playdate #indiedev #playdateprime

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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

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Another Boondoggle animation. 😁 "From the mist he comes... steady, silent, and set on something only he knows." #playdate #playdateprime #indiedev

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Another chapter opening sequence for Boondoggle. It starts off harmless… then everything changes. Also, look out for the Boondoggle Chronicles on YouTube. #indiegamedev #playdate #playdateprime

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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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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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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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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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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 · 08/07/2026

Pouring into July with the #Playdate Makers Guild announcement, a community directory of resources, the 2027 Playdate Community Calendar, the Folio issue 3, the Catch Up Bundle update, Playdate Passport and friendly nudges. Read about it here: uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Huge thanks to everyone who sent in music samples for Boondoggle. I’ve officially locked in two composers who are going to make these tracks pop for this #playdate game. I may have other projects coming up so watch this space. #indiedev #playdateprime

Two characters from the upcoming Playdate game Boondoggle.

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I'm looking for a composer who can make some great 1930s Jazz, Blues, Swing/Big Band music for three key areas in Boondoggle. Send your samples to uncrankdproductions at gmail dot com with the subject 'Boondoggle'. #playdate #playdateprime

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Hey @play.date community. Here's a small #playdate collab with a release in July. I made a short video explaining the idea. More on Substack tomorrow. Interested? Reply below. #playdateprime #supportplaydatedevs

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Julia Minamata @juliaminamata.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Crimson Gazette! Canadian games article by @bradshankar.bsky.social via @mobilesyrup.com, @clickpulp.com logo, Chance's Lucky Escape in @play.date community stuff by @xanialasagna.bsky.social, podcast w/ @decafjedi.com & @bvigeant.bsky.social, & more! www.thecrimsondiamond.com/CrimsonGazette92.html

Screencap of MobileSyrup's webpage, featuring Canadian games article titled "Canada rarely gets to play itself -- these games are changing that". The article includes The Crimson Diamond!

Xania Lasagna's Playdate calendar, open to the month featuring "Chance's Lucky Escape". On the left side is an illustration I created of Chance in full colour, on the right side is graphics from the game.

Screencap of Quest Quest: The Adventure Game Podcast, featuring EGA versions of Ben Vigeant and Jess Morrissette. At the bottom it reads "EGA games w/ Julia Minamata". The run time is shown as one hour, thirty-six minutes, and thirty-six seconds.

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

☀️ The Uncrank’d Summer Splashdown Showcase lands this July! @Play.date devs: get your trailers ready. Community: Share your art, music, and summer memories. Form links go live tomorrow alongside the QNU on Substack. #supportplaydatedevs

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Hey @play.date fam… it’s time. 💛 Uncrank’d Issue 11 is LIVE! uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc... uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc... uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc... And don’t forget to enter the sweepstakes for the variant print of Issue 11: forms.gle/y9sMRj8xUEL8...

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echoswarm.bsky.social @echoswarm.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Bear Coin Blitz was just released on the catalog today! If you’re a fan of Money Puzzle Exchanger for Neo Geo or like matching puzzle games, give it a try! play.date/games/bear-c...

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Bear Coin Blitz for Playdate

A cozy coin-merging puzzle game for Playdate! Stack coins on a grid, merge matching values, and build your fortune across four charming villages.

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Black Hole Collective @blackholegaming.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Oh hey, we're alive! And we're still making Asobimon! Hopefully you can expect some more regular posts from us as development continues. In the meantime, go check out our new minigame for the Playdate: Flarehorn Charge! leftovernick.itch.io/flarehorn-ch...

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Flarehorn Charge by Black Hole Collective

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

A new story beat from my #playdate game Boondoggle, where 3 new characters step out of the shadows: Mantis, Winston, and Silas. Every choice shapes you. Some more than others.🤔 #indiedev #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

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Julia Minamata @juliaminamata.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

These came in the mail recently! 📬Thank you so much @xanialasagna.bsky.social, for producing these amazing projects that celebrate the @play.date & its community! I’m so happy and proud to see Chance’s Lucky Escape (by @golosogames.bsky.social & me) included. 😊💛🎉 #supportplaydatedevs #playdate

Cover of the magazine “Uncrank’d: Digital Threads, Artsy Bites - A Playdate community art book”, produced by Xania Lasagna. The cover shows a cartoon Playdate holding a globe in a white-gloved hand.

Inside of the magazine “Uncrank’d: Digital Threads, Artsy Bites - A Playdate community art book”, produced by Xania Lasagna. Shows a page of game art from the Playdate Season 2 game “Chance’s Lucky Escape” by Goloso Games and Julia Minamata.

Photograph of “Playdate calendar 2026”, showing a very thick Playdate (maybe using the Playdate dock that isn’t available yet?)

Inside of “Playdate calendar 2026”, opened to the page for “Chance’s Lucky Escape” by Goloso Games and Julia Minamata. The artwork features a colour version of Chance that was originally commissioned for an indie game magazine, as well as in-game art for “Chance’s Luckt Escape.”

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

It's Tuesday, #playdate community, and Uncrank’d Issue 11 is one week away! 👀💛 🎥 Trailer: youtu.be/7zKciwbjVh8 🎁 Sweepstakes: Win the one‑of‑one variant cover print of Issue 11. forms.gle/y9sMRj8xUEL8... The drawing happens on May 21st! Good luck! #supportPlaydatedevs #playdateprime

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

A little love for the #Playdate community: From April 15th to April 22th, all print/digital subscriptions and Project Coffee Table books are 20% off. uncrankd.myshopify.com

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Hey @play.date community! I didn’t get a chance to share this before the long weekend, but here it is: a 4" x 6" (10 cm × 15 cm) #playdate wood engraving. It’s also the perfect size for a greeting card, don't you think? I can make a few more if anyone’s interested. #projectpocketgrams

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

From everyone at Uncrank'd, we're wishing everyone in the @play.date community a weekend full of good vibes, food, and plenty of crank‑powered joy. Whether you’re hunting eggs, celebrating with loved ones, or sneaking in a #playdate game or 2, have a wonderful holiday.

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Meet Etta Vesper, the sultry singer stepping into Boondoggle, a supernatural 1933 noir #Playdate game where every shadow hides a secret and the truth walks just out of sight. Currently working on in-game lip syncing & animations to her haunting track. Stay tuned. #indiedev #Playdateprime

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

A congratulations and The Weekend Boot-up all about The 2025 Playdate Community Awards, March birthdays, The Crank Collective chat dates, community shoutouts & some friendly nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/the-weeken... #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Happy Friday, @play.date community! The Talking Flower demanded a photo shoot, so I paired it with a #Playdate and so did Desmu, the dev behind AAoyue & Les Trucs qui Tombent. Got one of your own? Share your pictures!

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Hey @play.date community! I have 7 round wooden ornaments featuring the #PLAYDATEPRIME mascot with a pot of Panic coins left. Interested? Reply below. The coloring pages will be available tomorrow on Substack. #Playdate

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

If you missed it on Substack, I’m putting together a 20–25 min music‑focused show on the Uncrank’d YT channel. Devs can submit a few tracks + up to 5 minutes of gameplay. If you want to contribute a song and a clip, reach out. The deadline is March 16th. #PlaydatePrime #SupportPlaydateDevs

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Hey @play.date community! I’m making 15 round wooden ornaments featuring the #PLAYDATEPRIME mascot with a pot of Panic coins. Interested? Reply below. Printable cards and a coloring pages will be available near the 17th. #Playdate

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Welcome to March and we have not one but two games for the Crank Collective! The first game is Spookyban by Outgunned Games & Pina Rollada by Flywheel Games. Come play along with the #Playdate community. play.date/games/spooky... play.date/games/pina-r... #PlaydatePrime #SupportPlaydateDevs

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

My second #PlaydatePrime mini‑game, The Second of Frost, is out now on itch! xanialasagna.itch.io/the-second-o... And if you missed the first one, check out Pop, Fizz, Cheers! (with more mini‑games on the way): xanialasagna.itch.io/popfizzcheers #Playdate #Supportplaydatedevs #indiedev

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Every April, Uncrank’d celebrates Pulp devs, and this year is no different! Send in your Pulp art for the zine, mailer, or special bookmark, a devlog, journal, and/or any tips & tricks. Want to be interviewed? We can do that too! The deadline is March 16. To reserve your spot, reply below. 💛

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

The Let’s Pulp & Chill game jam page is officially open: itch.io/jam/lets-pul... I’m also cooking up a Pulp art mailer and an Issue 11 bookmark, so send in your #Playdate art if you want to be part of it. Check out the Feb 18th update: uncrankdpdzine.substack.com #supportplaydatedevs

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

🦉If you haven’t checked out my interview on the @helloplaydate.bsky.social podcast:🦉 sites.libsyn.com/412607/inter... Huge thanks again for having me! WIP. My first attempt at a rhythm game. I’m excited to share more soon. #supportplaydatedevs #playdate #playdateprime #indiegamedev

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Happy Friday, @play.date community! There are only 6 Cupid dates left! Reserve your heart today and it'll ship on Monday.

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Hey @play.date community! I’m making 20 of these hearts with a Cupid #Playdate. If you’d like one, reply below.

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

The first February brew: Issue 10, the Crank Collective #Playdate game club, issue 11 survey, The Palette, dev shoutouts, #Playdateprime events, merch & more! uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #supportplaydatedevs

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

It’s that time again… Issue 10 drops Jan 31 and there’s a BIG #Playdate announcement brewing. Sneak peek 👇 YT: youtu.be/q25Bh0IDTb8 More this Wednesday on the Uncrank’d QNU: uncrankdpdzine.substack.com #SupportPlaydateDevs #PlaydatePrime

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

The Crank Collective starts in February! Each month, The Index (a team of 4 #Playdate community members) will pick a game, we all play, & we meet on Discord to discuss. Limited spots, but DM answers are welcomed. Highlights land in Uncrank’d + Folio. Want in? Replay below. #supportplaydatedevs

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Uncrank’d presents: The Folio — a limited #PlaydatePrime zine! Issue 1: “The First Loop – Init() is where the loop begins” Spotlighting #Playdate devs launching in Q1 2026 who couldn’t be in Issue 10. 📋 Form: forms.gle/7yXs6d4iXie7... 🗞️ More in this week’s Quick News Update.

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

New year. New games. Uncrank'd is launching #PLAYDATEPRIME—a yearlong celebration of upcoming #Playdate games and the devs behind them. Each issue will feature 2–4 devs with games launching in 2026. 📅 Q1 2026 has two spots left! Form: forms.gle/7yXs6d4iXie7... Trailer: youtu.be/BeAmd5WFme4

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

... And just like that, the goal has been reached. Thank you to everyone who made this happen! What an amazing start to 2026, #playdate community. If you would like to contribute to the holiday fundraiser, there's about 12 hours left. Check out the link below. itch.io/s/173999/pla...

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

The Uncrank'd Boxing Week sale is on now: uncrankd.myshopify.com Issues 1-3 print are now 30% off in a fire sale to the 31st. A lot of other things including zines subscriptions, #Playdate merch, digital and other print issues are also on sale. New stock is being ordered for the new year.

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Here's a friendly reminder about the #Playdate Yulelog holiday fundraiser—let’s help support the SPCA and a local food bank together. itch.io/s/173999/pla... Also check out: Boondoggle beta: xanialasagna.itch.io/boondoggle-b... SpellTooth: xanialasagna.itch.io/spelltooth #supportplaydatedevs

One hoilday yulelog with the Solstice Showcase mascot, Blizz, Boondoggle with 3 characters: Darnell "Mantis" Carver, Madam Beatrix and Gerald Whitmore, and Spelltooth, a Christmas day release.

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

The 2025 #Playdate Yulelog isn’t just about the fireplace & tunes—it’s about giving back. This season, I'm raising support for the SPCA, & my local food bank. Warm hearts, full bowls, happy paws. Every little bit helps. itch.io/s/173999/pla... #PDYulelog2025 #Supportplaydatedevs

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Grab Boondoggle (beta), Reach the Ocean, Soothsayer, Snatchy Carrots, & Solaris Arcana for 34% off on Itch through December 4th, or grab the bundle for $13.95. itch.io/s/169774/bla... #playdate #supportplaydatedevs

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

The #Playdate Black Friday sale is on now through November 30th. Issues 1 to 3 are still 20% off, while some zines and merch items are 14% off. Look for the applied BlkFridate code in your cart. uncrankd.myshopify.com #supportplaydatedevs

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