Episodes

  • Backlog of News and Games - Mad City

    Backlog of News and Games - Mad City
    Jun 5 2024
    Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don play catch-up on a month of game releases! Ryan also unveils our new logo! You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more...Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: You can now pre-order a Hello Playdate t-shirt for a limited time, through July 4!Playdate Community Direct Video Submit your trailer here What is Your Favorite Playdate Song?Gnarthex on TwitterStolen Playdates RecoveredFaraway Fairway Official Playdate PodcastArt& More Article on Playdate UnofficialPlaydate BackpackOOM UpdatedUncrankd Game Jam ResultsUncrankd Game Jam Victory Lap VideoIntro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Indie Inventory: (00:22:15) Mined Out by Slider271Crank It by Thumb GroovesAngel Pop by NnnnBaseball Hero by mattsdevlogIcy Dungeon by Dylan DoughertyBe Kind to Yourself by Mouflon CloudMini Monsters by Kryptoid98Pedometer by fin2Clocksmith by SpargowareSkyward Battles by Crankwork GamesOccult Club: The Day I Met the Witch by El PradoLuna Pork by Antonio BenanteRocketbird Relaunched by DragonChasingGamesThe Heist of the Argonaut Limited by Nicholas Ailani CarlsonJump Rope Star by Soinksters GamesSummit by Pixelated Opus LLC Pick of the Week: (00:36:55) Mad City by TanukProdTime Flies Like an Arrow by Ian Harrower Games is our next pick Contact: Hello Playdate on DiscordHello Playdate on InstagramHello Playdate on BlueskyHello Playdate on ThreadsPlaydatepodcast.comIndie Game of the Week Collection on itch.ioHelloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot comVoice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671)For Amusement Only Games MerchFor Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball PodcastGame and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Uncrank'd Game Jam Deep Dive

    Uncrank'd Game Jam Deep Dive
    May 22 2024

    Hello Playdate Community!

    This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don completely blow off our regular duties and just end up talking about GOD-TIER GAMEJAM GEMS. You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more...Thanks for listening and joining us every other week!

    News/Links:

    • Uncrank'd GameJam Entries
    • Mouse Support for Playdate via Matt Sephton
    • Mike Suzek Gaming Diversity Post on Twitter
    • Mike Suzek Games on itch!
    • Okaydrian St. Jude Fundraiser
    • XaniaLasagna Interview on Radio FM4
    • PlayJam 5 Winner - Discontrolled
    • Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate

    Pick of the Week is delayed:

    • Next POTW: Mad City by TanukProd

    Contact:

    • Hello Playdate on Discord
    • Hello Playdate on Instagram
    • Hello Playdate on Bluesky
    • Hello Playdate on Threads
    • Playdatepodcast.com
    • Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io
    • Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com
    • Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671)
    • For Amusement Only Games Merch
    • For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast
    • Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series

    Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear
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    57 mins
  • Uncrank'd Game Jam - No Caddie Included

    Uncrank'd Game Jam - No Caddie Included
    May 8 2024
    Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don (with special guest Garrett!) discover Playdate articles across the globe and hack our way across the greens of No Caddie Included. You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more...Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Call the Bingo Tip Line - (724)-BINGOS-1 -- 724-246-4671GamesIndustry.biz ArticlePixelGhost in Debug MagazineCabel's GDC TalkPulp Article featuring DevsCatalog Sale Right NowUncrank'd Playjam is Happening RIGHT NOW!Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Indie Inventory: (00:13:20) Be Kind to Yourself by Mouflon CloudICY DUNGEON by Dylan DoughertyDon't Wake Roko by 400x240Two Swords by Vacuum Brew StudiosRocket Bytes by PossiblyAxolotlPush4 by ggaughanKnoblins by Buck Young & Travis MaynardCrank-a-Sketch by Rico Becker Pick of the Week: (00:27:05) No Caddie Included by osterberg Looks like he hit a tree... Next POTW: Mad City by TanukProd Contact: Hello Playdate on DiscordHello Playdate on InstagramHello Playdate on BlueskyHello Playdate on ThreadsPlaydatepodcast.comIndie Game of the Week Collection on itch.ioHelloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot comVoice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671)For Amusement Only Games MerchFor Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball PodcastGame and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear
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    57 mins
  • Catalog Turns One - Under the Tree

    Catalog Turns One - Under the Tree
    Apr 23 2024
    Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don dig Under the Tree this week and find a treasure trove of Catalog statistics! You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more...Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Catalog Report 2024Playdate Pulp ProposalEngadget Playdate 2nd Birthday'Initial Daydream' 1.0 has Gone Live!'Mars After Midnight' Episode of Gaming in the Wild PodcastIntro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Indie Inventory: (00:18:19) Microwave Story by Sam FengNo Caddie Included by osterbergOrbit Angler by Tom Rhodus.A.L.I.G.N.E.D. by NirwanaAlienated by guilearnsPLAYJAM 5 ENTRIESCatalog Releases Funny Racer by Ryder BoothWarp Defender by Robert NorenbergSCP-D38813 by Chris SubagioLabyrinth by Sam CharchianSnekris by Dennis Schmidt Pick of the Week: (00:33:35) Under the Tree by Yamabushi Softworks LLC Walkthrough Next Pick of the Week is No Caddie Included by osterberg Contact: Hello Playdate on DiscordHello Playdate on InstagramHello Playdate on BlueskyHello Playdate on ThreadsPlaydatepodcast.comIndie Game of the Week Collection on itch.ioHelloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot comVoice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671)For Amusement Only Games MerchFor Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball PodcastGame and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ported from the Playdate - Fore! Track

    Ported from the Playdate - Fore! Track
    Apr 9 2024
    Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don battle bunkers, water hazards and audio issues to bring you a look at the greatest golf game the Playdate has ever seen! You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more...Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Playdate Pallet StolenWater Flow UpdatedThe Fall of Elena Temple is Coming to ConsolesShift II Ported to iOS Shift II on Catalog Playdate: The Unofficial WebsiteGaming in the Wild PodcastIntro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Indie Inventory: (00:16:38) Icy Dungeon (demo) by drd_devBob Invasion by rob gamestouch egg by JoelleStuffBaloo and the Big Blue by IrishJiminyP.O.S.G. by hugelton instruments.Lana's Lab by Solitary ChestnutHand of the Divine by Powerdive GamesHillslide by BenzaloOrrery by Ted CarterSimple Mind by FidiChopter Copter by Sad Folks Interactive Pick of the Week: (00:33:00) Fore! Track by Matt SephtonNext Pick of the Week is Under the Tree by Yamabushi Softworks LLC Contact: Hello Playdate on DiscordHello Playdate on InstagramHello Playdate on BlueskyHello Playdate on ThreadsPlaydatepodcast.comIndie Game of the Week Collection on itch.ioHelloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot comVoice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671)For Amusement Only Games MerchFor Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball PodcastGame and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear
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    59 mins
  • Swift - Water Flow

    Swift - Water Flow
    Mar 26 2024
    Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don have a lot of news to talk about! Nick gives a lesson on what bringing Swift to Playdate means, Ryan talks line weight and we all talk plumbing. You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more...Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Official Playdate Podcast - Lucas Pop Interview Mars After Midnight Swift on PlaydateByte-Sized SwiftUncrank'd Magazine via Xania's StoreUncrank'd Magazine Physical Copy OrdersUncrank'd on YouTubeIntro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Indie Inventory: (00:31:50) Kimi (demo) by fin2Spell Me Cranked by TezFraserAce Angler by comfycrowWhat Lies Beyond by K.R.A.Z. ProductionsRibcage by K.R.A.Z. Productions Playorama by hteumeuleu Target Rush by Jex10 Day Champion by Nebukad StudiosCrunky by Carson KomponJolly Chimp Champ by Drew LoebachsatOlite by LuBuROTA by Buck Young ROTA contest has ended PlayBook by Idrees Pick of the Week: (00:39:31) Water Flow by Torsten KramerBREAKING NEWS - Between recording and publishing Torsten Kramer pushed an update with these features: B for speed change, 4 new levels, use crank to scroll through Top 10 in Endless highscore list, edited How to Play, info window explaining the new tiles before a level!Next Pick of the Week is Fore! Track by Matt Sephton Contact: Hello Playdate on DiscordHello Playdate on InstagramHello Playdate on BlueskyHello Playdate on ThreadsPlaydatepodcast.comIndie Game of the Week Collection on itch.ioHelloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot comVoice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671)For Amusement Only Games MerchFor Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball PodcastGame and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Community Awards Sprint - Under the Castle

    Community Awards Sprint - Under the Castle
    Mar 13 2024
    Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don go long searching the crypts and sewers Under the Castle! We also cover the first ever Catalog sale, Playdate Update #5 and sprint through the second annual Playdate Community Awards! You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more...Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Kind review from DamosGamesCatalog Sale through March 14, 2024Our Catalog Sale HighlightsOMSI Panic Playdate Debut was a Hit'Initial Daydream' on hand at OMSI via James GameboyInitial Daydream on itch.ioInitial Daydream Score Now Available on BandcampPlaydate Update #5 on YouTubeFlea 2 KickstarterPlaydate Community Awards 2023 on CatalogPlaydate Community Awards List of Winners and Nominees on Playdate WikiPlaydate Community Awards on YouTubeScenicRouteSoftware Pricing ThreadIntro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Indie Inventory: (00:31:50) Mars After Midnight by Lucas PopeCortex Chronicles 6 - The Infiltration of Nyx Sterling by Diogo AndradeWarp Defender by 0x72Rotrex by dayamgThe Bomb Disarmament Expert by juhxx_ Beating 'The Safe' on YouTube Lockspinner by Scribe Pick of the Week: (00:39:31) Under the Castle by Dani Diez, Zcorbs and VolcanobytesOur next Pick of the Week is Water Flow by Torsten Kramer Contact: Hello Playdate on DiscordHello Playdate on InstagramHello Playdate on BlueskyHello Playdate on ThreadsPlaydatepodcast.comIndie Game of the Week Collection on itch.ioHelloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot comVoice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671)For Amusement Only Games MerchFor Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball PodcastGame and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Extra Catalog Drop - satOlite

    Extra Catalog Drop - satOlite
    Feb 28 2024
    Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don battle forces beyond the material realm to bring you another stack of Playdate chatter! We talk about the amazing indie smash - satOlite by Lu-Bu, as well as a bounty of Catalog games! You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more...Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Playjam 5 Starts APRIL 19thPlaydate Games Showcase!OMSI Game On! Event - Playdates for Sale ON SITEOom - Destination PlaydatePullfrog Playdate Deluxe - Destination PlaydateAdam and Keli Talk Nerdy Podcast on SpotifyIntro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Indie Inventory: (00:07:13) Oom by Gregory KogosPullfrog Playdate Deluxe by AmanoGunboat Willie by germzrPlay'te Spinna by Damos GamesLegend of Penguin by jae10Orbeats by PaletteCrong by MamonakuSheep Gather by Midnight CupcakesMove & Match by Igor StepanovSuper ICARUS by Matt SephtonRendsword by Powerdive GamesLaser Sphere by Shaun InmanPXLSketch by Jared Benson of Pxlverse Labs Pick of the Week: (00:29:16) satOlite by LuBu (Coming to Catalog March 14th!)Our Next Game is Under the Castle by Dani Diez, Zcorbs and Volcanobytes Contact: Hello Playdate on DiscordHello Playdate on InstagramPlaydatepodcast.com@helloplaydatepodcast@mastodon.worldIndie Game of the Week Collection on itch.ioHelloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot comVoice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671)For Amusement Only Games MerchFor Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball PodcastGame and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear
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    57 mins