Hello Playdate Podcast

Hello Playdate Community!

This week, Nick and Ryan talk some SHIP. Thanks for listening and joining us every other week!

News/Links:

• Stripe video about Panic/the Playdate
• Playjam 9 is coming
• The first episode of Damos Games News
• The 12 types of Playdate players
• Hello Playdate Pin

Destination Update:

• Echo Drop
• Diora

Indie Inventory:

• Qloister by etscrivner
• Constellations by soleilalpin
• Spelltooth by XaniaLasagna
• In the Middle Ages by seb0816
• Microgoober Race Tests by Chronicbite
• Waiting for Odysseus by Pomettini
• Extract by Derek Amicon

Catalog:

• Cultivator by Seth Weedin and Shuyi Lin
• Mousegun by Silvermedal Games
• Agents of Groove by Synaptic Sugar
• Subdivision by Grackalope Games
• Oblings by Duncan Treadgold
• Crank Sudoku by Anomalous Games

Pick of the Week:

• SHIP HAPPENS by ZokerinoDev & GEM
• NEXT EPISODE: Echoes of the Emergent by RNG Parties Games

Contact:

• Hello Playdate on Discord
• Hello Playdate on Bluesky
• Hello Playdate on YouTube
• Hello Playdate on Threads
• Hello Playdate on Instagram
• Playdatepodcast.com
• PDGames Pick of the Week Collection
• 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
• DRAINED on Vinyl!
• 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

Hello Playdate Community!

This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don take time to chat about our favorite Playdate games of 2025. Thanks for listening and joining us every other week!

News/Links:

• Hello Playdate Pin
• DRAINED on Vinyl

Our Top 10 Lists for 2025:

• Nick's List:
• 10 Oquonie by Hundred Rabbits
• 9 Backbeat by Scenic Route Software
• 8 Chance's Lucky Escape by Goloso Games & Julia Minamata
• 7 Magic Castle by Mateusz Michalak
• 6 Coda by nitebloom games
• 5 Terratopia by Kodiak Games
• 4 Blippo+ by YACHT, Telefantasy Studios, & Dustin Mierau
• 3 Shadowgate PD by Pixel Ghost
• 2 Totally Accurate Kissing Booth Simulator by Crowfriend Software
• 1 The Whiteout by Scenic Route Software

• Ryan's List:
• 10 Escape the Arcade by Julie & Anders Bjørnskov
• 9 Coda by nitebloom games
• 8 Inventris by Kryptoid98
• 7 Bayou Boats by Bryan Lian
• 6 Negative Reinforcement by digikerot
• 5 Lunorbit by Powerdive Games
• 4 A Fool's Errand by IORAMA
• 3 The Moon is our Friend by Paige Ruten
• 2 Overseer by thestoff
• 1 Cranky Cove by Jon Simantov

• Don's List:
• 10 The Moon is our Friend by Paige Ruten
• 9 Totally Accurate Kissing Booth Simulator by Crowfriend
• 8 Top Binz! by Damos Games
• 7 Dig! Dig! Dino! by Dom2D & Fayer
• 6 Pahtkest by Powerdive Games
• 5 Backbeat by Scenic Route Software
• 4 Outside Parties by Adams Immersive
• 3 Goblin Village by IrishJiminy
• 2 Match-o-3000 by YMGS
• 1 Black Hole Havoc by Cosmic Bros

Pick of the Week:

• Next Episode: SHIP HAPPENS by ZokerinoDev & GEM

Contact:

• Hello Playdate on Discord
• Hello Playdate on Bluesky
• Hello Playdate on YouTube
• Hello Playdate on Threads
• Hello Playdate on Instagram
• Playdatepodcast.com
• PDGames Pick of the Week Collection
• 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

Hello Playdate Community!

This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don dish up some delightful holiday appetizers and jet through a STACK of Catalog and itch drops! 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 Paper Model
• Playdate Advent Calendar
• Blippo+ Boredome Merch
• Blippo+ Sourcebook
• Nominations for the 2025 Playdate Community Awards
• New York Game Critic Awards
• Resonant Tale in Concert
• Playdate Bluesky Feed
• Hello Playdate Pin
• Cranko! Zine
• PLAYDATEPRIME
• Uncrank'd Coffee Table Books
• Uncrank'd Zine Substack
• PDGames Weekly Question Page
• Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate

Destination Update

• Destination Playdate
• The Moon is Our Friend
• OUTSIDE PARTIES
• Agents of Groove
• Four Corners: Square Off
• Echo Drop!

Indie Inventory: ( 00:18:40 )

• helloyellow by jonsimantov
• The Fall of Magic Castle by michalakweb
• Playdoban by joyrider 3774
• Pongerground by mechars
• Sticky Stacks by decadedecaf
• Blips by joyrider3774
• Sokobomb by shikoba
• Dig Pit Runner by CrankWorkGames
• Mea'va by nanobot567
• The 95th by colingroom
• Gyrochord by soldship
• Is That a Canadian? by lakewitch
• A Fools Errand by IORAMA
• Echo Drop! by GrimPros Games
• The Shape that Waits by Glowtox Games
• Multitasking by Will Read
  • Masboshi's Arcade
• Playball by Martin Theriault
• Bunny Buffet by Timeflight
• Sing Song Ding Dong by Grapefruitopia Industries
• Twincle Tarot by Pan-Gameworks.jp
• Kidd Copter by Kid Desimo
• Four Corners: Square Off by Scenic Route Software
• Froggotten Recipes by Team Froggo
• Solo Defender by Khors Media
• Molar Mayhem by organzola
• Schrodinger's Dungeon by Alejandro Burgueno
• DIORA by Zachary Snyder
• Catalog Games Currently on Sale
• PDGames on Sale

Pick of the Week: ( 00:52:13 )

• Cheese n' Crackers by Scene Route Software
• Next Episode: Top 10 of 2025

Contact:

• Hello Playdate on Discord
• Hello Playdate on Bluesky
• Hello Playdate on YouTube
• Hello Playdate on Threads
• Hello Playdate on Instagram
• Playdatepodcast.com
• PDGames Pick of the Week Collection
• 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

Hello Playdate Community!

This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don celebrate one hundred episodes of the Hello Playdate Podcast. We wouldn't be here without your support. Thank each of you for listening, chatting in the Discord, and being part of our Playdate crew.

News/Links:

• Hello Playdate Centennial Celebration Collection on Catalog
• OUTSIDE PARTIES by Adams Immersive
• Gaming on Ten Podcast
• Hello Playdate Enamel Pin
• Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate

Timestamps

• Stats ( 00:04:30 )
• Centennial Celebration Collection ( 00:28:10 )

Pick of NEXT Week:

• Next Episode: DON - Cheese n' Crackers by Scenic Route Software
  • Discord Thread

Contact:

• Hello Playdate on Discord
• Hello Playdate on Bluesky
• Hello Playdate on YouTube
• Hello Playdate on Threads
• Hello Playdate on Instagram
• Playdatepodcast.com
• PDGames Pick of the Week Collection
• 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

Hello Playdate Community!

This week, Nick, Ryan and Don revel in the latest incarnation of the make-out club! 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 Free Domestic Shipping
• Taria & Como Nominated at the Indie Game Awards
• Playdate Update
• Uncrank'd Coffee Table Books
• 2025 Solstice Showcase Questionnaire
• Uncrank'd Zine Substack
• PDGames Weekly Question Page
• Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate

Destination Update

• Destination Playdate
• Polku!

Indie Inventory: ( 00:13:27 )

• Waxel by TwigUnderWeapingWillow
• UFO Mayhem by Mirror Door Interactive
• Mazethingie by joyrider3774
• Roller Blade by qwack!
• OUTSIDE PARTIES by Adams Immersive
• Ship Happens by Zokerinodev and GEM
• POLKU! by Matthew Jennings
• The Moon is Our Friend by Paige Ruten
• Picross Date by ithersta
• Smolitaire by Twenty Minute Mile
• Mash Gadget by Bipedal Dog
• Catalog Games Currently on Sale
• PDGames on Sale

Pick of the Week: ( 00:30:00 )

• Next Episode: NICK - Totally Accurate Kissing Simulator by Crowfriend
  • Discord Thread

Contact:

• Hello Playdate on Discord
• Hello Playdate on Bluesky
• Hello Playdate on YouTube
• Hello Playdate on Threads
• Hello Playdate on Instagram
• Playdatepodcast.com
• PDGames Pick of the Week Collection
• 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

Hello Playdate Community!

This week, Nick, Ryan and Don turn back the clocks to a nice tight sub-60-minute show! 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 Games Currently on Sale
• Panic LIVE
• crank doesn't charge - Decal
• Silly Bot Shirt
• Little Playdate Shirt
• Atlantic 41 Devlog
• The Verge Playdate Article
• Ware-wolf Campfire Stories Announcement
• Love and Hate
• The Yulelog Fireplace
  • Form Due Nov. 20
• 2025 Solstice Showcase Questionnaire
• Uncrank'd Live Form
• Uncrank'd Pumpkin Patch + Play Showcase
• Uncrank'd Zine Substack
• RUBDUBDUB
• PDGames Weekly Question Page
• Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate

Destination Update

• Destination Playdate
• The Long Arc
• Row-Bot Rally

Indie Inventory: ( 00:24:44 )

• Ware-wolf Campfire Stories by Ledbetter Games (and Friends)
• Crankshot by lucasjorg
• Xorbius Lite by cowtoolsbebop
• Go Holmes! by RetroGamma
• Catalog Games Currently on Sale
• PDGames on Sale

Pick of the Week: ( 00:32:22 )

• Ballistic Tilt by DerekDumas
  • Discord Thread
• Next Episode: NICK - Totally Accurate Kissing Simulator by Crowfriend
  • Discord Thread

Contact:

• Hello Playdate on Discord
• Hello Playdate on Bluesky
• Hello Playdate on YouTube
• Hello Playdate on Threads
• Hello Playdate on Instagram
• Playdatepodcast.com
• PDGames Pick of the Week Collection
• 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

Hello Playdate Community!

This week, Nick, Ryan and Don somehow recorded the longest episode ever! Break it into two parts if you'd prefer. 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:

• The Long Arc by Elephant Star Balloon
• Julia's Mouse by Pfitschipfeil
• Rowbot Rally Update
• HEXA by rae
• PDManager for Mac by Keith Baker
• Playdate at Portland Retro Gaming Expo
• Uncrank'd Zine Substack
• PDGames Weekly Question Page
• Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate

Destination Update

• Destination Playdate

Indie Inventory: ( 00:13:30 )

• Ware-wolf by Ledbetter Games
• Claydate by Placeholders
• Snail City by Limited Ideas Productions
• The Spirit of the Law by intellikat
• Say When by Smashtoad Studios
• Pine by intellikat
• Hausbau by Peter Mühleder
• Red Terror by Jimmie Johnson
• SHPR by ZokerinoDev
• Space Mash by Paul Thomas
• Inspector Waffles: Early Days by Goloso Games
• Aurora: Oasis Adventure by Louis "Banana" Margat
• DexSweeper by Fishagon, LLC
• Cranky Cube by Benzalo
• TOGGLEBOT by Beep Yeah, LLC
• Catalog Games Currently on Sale
• PDGames on Sale

Pick of the Week: ( 00:44:11 )

• Cranky Cove by Jon Simantov
  • Discord Thread
  • Demo
• Next Episode: Ballistic Tilt by DerekDumas
  • Discord Thread

Contact:

• Hello Playdate on Discord
• Hello Playdate on Bluesky
• Hello Playdate on YouTube
• Hello Playdate on Threads
• Hello Playdate on Instagram
• Playdatepodcast.com
• PDGames Pick of the Week Collection
• 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

Hello Playdate Community!

This week, Nick, Ryan and Don sort our files, and talk longer about Magic Castle than it takes to play through it! 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:

• Blippo+ on Steam
• Blippo+ on Switch
• Blippo+ Soundtrack on Bandcamp
• Ryan's Next Book Kickstarter
• Robo-Frenzy for the Vic-20
• System 3.0 Update
• Fall Bundle
• Pizza Cover
• Three Years on Playdate Wired Article
• Damos Games Dev Blog from Blackpool
• Uncrank'd Zine Substack
• PDGames Weekly Question Page
• Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate

Destination Update

• Destination Playdate

Indie Inventory: ( 00:16:33 )

• Julia's Mouse by Pfitschipfeil
• Adventure Demake by Mad Mana Points
• Pixel Harvest by Tomaz Wisniewski
• Totally Accurate Kissing Booth Simulator by Crowfriend
• KLORB by Powerdive Games
• What Time is it? by Amigos 500
• ArtilleRoyalty by jami.sh games
• Bayou Boats by Bryan Lian
• SOLAR DESCENT by Quang Hoang
• Lexgrid by Powerdive Games
• Tatters of the King by Afifyoram
• Catalog Games Currently on Sale
• PDGames on Sale

Pick of the Week: ( 00:35:57 )

• Magic Castle by Mateusz Michalak
  • Discord Thread
• Cranky Cove by Jon Simantov
  • Discord Thread
  • Demo

Contact:

• Hello Playdate on Discord
• Hello Playdate on Bluesky
• Hello Playdate on YouTube
• Hello Playdate on Threads
• Hello Playdate on Instagram
• Playdatepodcast.com
• PDGames Pick of the Week Collection
• 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

Hello Playdate Community!

This week, Nick, Ryan and Don talk Blippo+ world domination, Nick basically wrote the entire episode, and we get excited about our friend, the moon! 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:

• Blippo+ on Steam
• Blippo+ on Switch
• Blippo+ Twitch Stream
• Escape the Baby Alarm - Wishlist Now
• Damos Games at Play Expo Blackpool
• PlayJam 8
• Croak'd
• Playdate Community Autumn Direct Form
• Narrative Nexus Short Story Contest Form
• Ryan's Next Book Kickstarter
• Uncrank'd Zine Substack
• PDGames Weekly Question Page
• Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate

Destination Update

• Destination Playdate

Indie Inventory: ( 00:13:05 )

• Binary Battle by Haplo
• The Giant of Amsterdam by Sam Matsa
• Slime Lab by Out of Sample
• Cherry Hill: A Trucking Adventure Simulator by Oatcup
• What's in the Sky by Jacob Haqq Misra
• Armada by Random Encounter
• Stickyban by Tom Tervoort
• Cheese n' Crackers by Scenic Route Software
• Catalog Games Currently on Sale
• PDGames on Sale

Pick of the Week: ( 00:29:38 )

• The Moon is our Friend by paily
  • Discord Thread
• Our Next Selection: Magic Castle by Mateusz Michalak
  • Discord Thread

Contact:

• Hello Playdate on Discord
• Hello Playdate on Bluesky
• Hello Playdate on YouTube
• Hello Playdate on Threads
• Hello Playdate on Instagram
• Playdatepodcast.com
• PDGames Pick of the Week Collection
• 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

Hello Playdate Community!

This week, Nick, Ryan and Don check out Playdate related gear Ryan discovered on Etsy! CORRECTION: Someone who is a host of this show put the name JOHN in the show notes, but the caller you are hearing on this episode is JOE! So sorry for the mix up! 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 8
• Playdate for Education
• Wooden Playdate Pin on Etsy
• Brickwall Case on Etsy
• Handmade Leather Case on Etsy
• Playwrite Keyboard Dock on Etsy
• Playdate Fabric Keychain
• Playdate Community Autumn Direct Form
• Uncrank'd Quick News Update #29
• Narrative Nexus Short Story Contest Form
• Ryan's Next Book Kickstarter
• Uncrank'd Zine Substack
• PDGames Weekly Question Page
• Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate

Destination Update

• Pencil Marks
• Crankstone

Indie Inventory: ( 00:16:28 )

• The Shape That Waits by Glowtox Games
• 180 Connect by CyberNat2000PL
• Molar Mayhem PD by Organzola
• Polku by Mattahj
• Eye to Eye by clap_clapp
• MOUSEGUN (Playdate) by SILVERMEDAL
• Playdoodle by Giorgio Pomettini and Noemi Frulio
• Treated by Pixel Ghost
• Bobobird by fivepockets
• Jump the Crank by Glevy Games
• Pencil Marks by Dennis van Zweiten
  • Sudoku Pocket by TNMM
• Crank Tower Defense by AiCoding
• Stars of the Screen by Mouflon Cloud
• Gun Trails by Yoyogi Games
• Catalog Games Currently on Sale
• PDGames on Sale

Pick of the Week: ( 00:41:34 )

• Match-o-3000 by Yang Mann
  • Discord Thread
• Our Next Selection: The Moon is our Friend by paily
  • Discord Thread

Contact:

• Hello Playdate on Discord
• Hello Playdate on Bluesky
• Hello Playdate on YouTube
• Hello Playdate on Threads
• Hello Playdate on Instagram
• Playdatepodcast.com
• PDGames Pick of the Week Collection
• 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