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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 7h

With the holiday season just around the corner, we still have 7 spots available for this year's #Playdate Advent calendar. Now's the perfect time to join; it is open to new releases, & current gems. Spread the word to other devs, reply below, and I'll reach out to you.
#supportplaydatedevs
#PAC25

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Itamar Ernst @itamarernst.bsky.social · 10h

🏺 Claydate – My cozy pottery game for the Playdate is out now! 💛

Shape, smooth, and sculpt your own vases in a calm little pottery studio.

🎥 Watch the launch trailer → youtu.be/4WwqfykdLyo
🎮 Play it on Itch.io → placeholders.itch.io/claydate

#Playdate #IndieGame #CozyGame #GameDev #Itchio

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Richard @benjymous.bsky.social · 3d

In a long ago place, in a far away time,
The villagers cast out one whose song didn't rhyme...

Defeat the Mysterious Monsters! Retrieve the four Mysterious Musical Notes and collect the Mysterious Gems!

sing-song ding-dong coming to @play.date Catalog on the 9th of December!

#playdate #gaming

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 1d

What's brewing this shortened week? The issue 1-3 farewell sale has started, Pumpkin Patch & Play, 9 spots left for the Advent calendar, contests, dev shoutouts, Uncrank'd Live in 2026?
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#Playdate
#supportplaydatedevs

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 5d

Sounds great. Send an email to [email protected]

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 5d

Uncrank'd TV: Episode 27 is live.
youtu.be/lgkD_OktYXo

A #Playdate Atelier trailer, news you may have missed, Conspiracy Corner, & Dev Shoutouts.
Don't forget to check out the Uncrank'd contests.
#supportplaydatedevs

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 5d

Hey #Playdate devs! We need to fill some advent calendar spots. It could be a released game, a new release, or a beta to excite the community for 2026. If interested or know someone who is, comment below or contact Xania.
#supportplaydatedevs

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 8d

What's brewing this week? The #Playdate Community Autumn Direct update, Uncrank'd printed zines major announcement, 2026 subscriptions, the U-Turn, dev shoutouts, contests, and more.

uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#supportplaydatedevs

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · 9d

itch.io/blog/1067240... read up on my first experience as an indie dev running a stall at a games convention. @panic.com @play.date @uncrankdpd.bsky.social @helloplaydate.bsky.social #playdate #indiedev #playexpoblackpool

Playdate goes down a storm in Blackpool

With Storm Amy beating down on a grim promenade. Hundreds of retro gaming fans gathered in the Norcalympia exhibition centre in Blackpool for the 15th annual play expo ran by replay events. This is th...

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Synaptic Sugar @synapticsugar.games · 12d

What is this robot after, and how is it connected to the G.R.O.O.V.E. case? A case more unsettling at every step, like a tall tale told by an excitable sailor in exchange for the promise of more attention. Find out in #AgentsOfGroove!

#playdate #gamedev #indiedev #ScreenshotSaturday

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 11d

Hey @play.date devs! Don't miss out on the chance to join this year's Advent calendar. There are a few days left to fill so don't miss out on the fun! Reach out to Xania or simply reply below if you're interested.

#PAC2025
#supportplaydatedevs
#Playdate

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello and play some @play.date this weekend at #playexpoblackpool first time doing an expo and won’t be the last. Great fun. Blog write up coming soon. @panic.com @uncrankdpd.bsky.social @helloplaydate.bsky.social

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · 13d

All set up at #playexpo in Blackpool come and say hello this weekend and play some @panic.com @play.date @uncrankdpd.bsky.social @helloplaydate.bsky.social

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 15d

What's brewing this week? The Storenvy storefront is permanently closed, the #Playdate Autumn Direct, last call for some projects, Uncrank'd U-Turn, dev shoutouts, contests, Find your name in print, and more!
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 15d

Trick or treat yourself to some spooky fun this October with this Halloween-themed Caption This.
forms.gle/y2HArpKdwYYB...
Remember, the only thing scarier than Halloween is a boring caption!

UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 16d

The clock is ticking! Don't miss the deadline to submit your trailer by October 7th for the upcoming Autumn #Playdate Community Direct on November 1st.
forms.gle/1LGaTVp1Mw3R...

Make sure to spread the word and get those submissions in!

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 19d

Uncrank'd TV: Episode 26 is live!
youtu.be/ILpU-r3cxGY

What's the Scoop, a new Q&A, the Playdate Advent Calendar, dev shoutouts, Conspiracy Corner, and more.

Don't forget to send in your trailers for the #Playdate Community Autumn Direct
forms.gle/1LGaTVp1Mw3R...
#Supportplaydatedevs

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 22d

Hey there, #Playdate community.
The Storenvy store is closed until further notice. To purchase Uncrank'd magazines, books (coming soon), or merch, please visit uncrankd.myshopify.com

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 22d

What's brewing this week? Send in your trailers for the Autumn Direct, the artbook is filled, a Crank & Conundrum riddle, the Solstice Showcase questionnaire, friendly reminders, & last chance to join some projects. Check it out here:
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 27d

The @Play.date Community Autumn Direct form: forms.gle/1LGaTVp1Mw3R...
Don't miss out on your chance to join up with the Playdate Advent Calendar or Artember
There's still time for the Narrative Nexus. Read more on Substack: uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 29d

What's brewing this week? New Uncrank'd merch, new fees at checkout, the future of the Storenvy storefront, many dev shoutouts, some friendly reminders, & last chance to join some projects.
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...

UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · Sep 13

Uncrank'd TV: Episode 25 is out now!
youtu.be/m2jAEJ1Mdvo
Artember, #Playdate Community Direct; Autumn Edition, Conspiracy Corner w/ D.EV.A.N. the Solstice Showcase, and more.
Subscribe to the Uncrank'd Substack for Playdate projects updates.
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · Sep 11

4th / 5th Oct damos games will be at #PLAYExpo in Blackpool as part of their indie gaming showcase. Any UK @play.date fans come to say hello, play some new demos and win some prizes. Tickets: playexpoblackpool.com @panic.com @uncrankdpd.bsky.social @helloplaydate.bsky.social #playdate

Home - PLAY Expo Blackpool

The UK's longest running retro games expo returns for its fifteenth year!

playexpoblackpool.com

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · Sep 10

What's brewing this week? The @Play.date Autumn Direct, Artember, the Narrative Nexus app update, the 2025 Advent Calendar Q&A video, contests, the 2025 Solstice Showcase & more.
#supportPlaydateDevs

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · Sep 10

WIP: The devil tarot card for Soothsayer Remastered.
#playdate #supportplaydatedevs #indiegamedev

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