Hello Playdate Community!

This week, Ryan, Nick and Don go deep on a PAX West, and explore multiple levels of post-apolcylpses. Elipses. Eclipses? It's HANA: Spacetime Fantasy! We also shine a spotlight on recent video reviews from Destination Playdate on YouTube! Playlist below... 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:

• Panic at PAX West 2024
• Panic on Twitch
• Panic Games Showcase
• The Best Playdate Games of 2024 on Engadget
• Griddlers.net
• Playdate Catalog Games on Sale
• Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate

Destination Update:

• Ourobouros on Destination Playdate
• Zero Zero Perfect Stop
• Hammet P.I.

Indie Inventory: (00:12:00)

• Hammet P.I. by jkarpago
• Squids by esdin
• Xeno Escape by optimusdag
• Taipan by bwithers
• Grid Glyphs by CounterTorque
• Living Room Escape by nsg73
• Garbage Scow Captain by Scenic Route Software
• DIGDIG by onemoredot
• Poker Poker Magic by Raphael Calabro
• Frizzle by Unicorner Games
• Platformer by John Murray

Pick of the Week: (00:37:00)

• HANA: Spacetime Fantasy by KINGOFSHIBUYA Ltd.
• Our Next Pick of the Week is: 
  • Angel Pop by Nnnn

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

Hello Playdate Community!

This week, Nick and Don welcome Ryan back! We've got a stack of news, and a mammal-based sealife game to discuss! 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:

• Panic will be at PAX West
• Pizza Cover
• Playdate Shop
• Interview with Nick F
• Unofficial Playdate Upcoming Games Video
• October Community Direct Submission Form
• Uncrank'd Subscriptions
• Uncrank'd TV: Episode 1
• Uncrank'd Anniversary Questionnaire
  • Xania Linktree
• Fatnose Games Bundle on itch
• Playdate Catalog Games on Sale
• Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate

Indie Inventory: (00:19:39)

• Plight of the Wizard by sotix
• Blop by TenTibor
• The Royal Game of Ur by Gerald1080
• Made to Measure by bbyford
• Pahtkest by Powerdive Games
• Adventurer by KyleNathan0827
• Zero Zero: Perfect Stop by Hunter Bridges
• Voidblazers by Tijn Kersjes & Jasmin Arikan
• Soliterra by Powerdive Games
• Ourobouros by Tom Tervoort
• Magic Castle by Mateusz Michalak

Pick of the Week: (00:39:50)

• Dolphin Splash by Spelbaar
• Our Next Pick of the Week is: 
  • HANA: Spacetime Fantasy by KINGOFSHIBUYA Ltd.

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

Hello Playdate Community!

This week, Nick and Don survive a nearly boop-less episode, against all odds. 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:

• Panic Garage Sale Post from Fev Games
• Otto's Galactic Groove!! Trailer
  • Google Form for Music Submissions
  • NOW That's What I Call Pulp! Playdate Soundtrack
• Reel-istic Fishing Anniversary Update
• October Community Direct Submission Form
• Playdate Catalog Games on Sale
• Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate

Indie Inventory: (00:07:55)

• Poker Poker Magic by Rapcal
• Escape from the Demon Maze by Kakalumba
• Death Map by Albey Makiir
• Voidblazers by tkers
• Magero by uguu-org
• Chinkana by Rafael Arrivabene
• Word Rocket by Metzger Media
• The Game of the Goose by Donnovan Hudson
• Dolphin Splash!! by spelbaar
• Super Conductor by Steve Ngapo

Pick of the Week: (00:27:32)

• Halfway to Dawn by Cyberleaf Studio
• Our Next Pick of the Week is: 
  • Dolphin Splash!! by spelbaar

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

Hello Playdate Community!

This week, Nick and Don survive a nearly boop-less episode, against all odds. 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 Community Direct on YouTube
• Fore! Track on itch.io
• Play.date Shop
• UNcrank'd Issue 4 Digital and PCD Zine are available now
• Fun in the Sun Bundle
• Playdate Catalog Games on Sale
• Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate

Indie Inventory: (00:08:57)

• Dolphin Splash!! by spelbaar
• CrankVenture Capitalist by IrishJiminy
• DIGDIG by sadakitchen
• Sacre Sleuth! (beta) by XaniaLasagna
• BWIRDS (beta) by sourencho
• Super Kickball 1982 by warcos
• Magic Castle by michalakweb
  • Magic Castle on Playdate Player
• Platformer by solocodo
• Munch Mode by nick-o-las
• Soliterra by Powerdive Games
• Cra Cra by pan-gameworks
• Flipdate by dDog Games
• Electrolight by Weakty
• HEXA by Rae
• Throne Wars by Istvan Szalontai
• Mystery Scrolls by Toobuu
• minimal arcade by jmibo
• Totally Safe Enhanced Jump System by Robert Norenberg
• Penrose by Liza Olson
• Monster Elevator by Joelle
• Mini Monsters by Scott Vander Pryt & Curtis Alderson
• Super Beta Tester by Erik Osterberg

Pick of the Week: (00:48:15)

• Survive the Night by eirikel
• Our next Pick of the Week: Halfway to Dawn by Cyberleaf Studio

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

Hello Playdate Community!

This week, Ryan and Don GUSH about ANOTHER SNAKE GAME??? 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:

• Kye Charity Page
• Uncrank'd Issue 4 Pre-Order
• Mongolfier Brothers Test Flight by Rapcal
• Fun in the Sun Bundle Until August 12th
• Resolvi Productions Helicopter Game
• Angel Pop on Engadget
• Cheyenne MacDonald on Engadget
• Ian Harrower AI Article
• Shadowgate PD Devlog from PixelGhost
• Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate

Indie Inventory: (00:20:19)

• Kye by Mouflon Cloud and Gingerbeard Man
• pdblix by gatesphere
• Save the Corral by slider271
• Crank Casino by IrishJiminy
• Capy Spa by Studio Melonpan
• Fire Team by Kungaroh

Pick of the Week: (00:30:34)

• Snekris by Dennis Schmidt
  • Snekris on iOS
  • Destination Playdate Episode
• Our Next Pick of the Week: Survive the Night by eirikel

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

Hello Playdate Community!

This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don remind you that there are only TWO DAYS LEFT to order your Hello Playdate Podcast T-shirt WITH FREE DECAL, and then they are gone forever. 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:

• Hello Playdate Podcast T-Shirt Preorder RIGHT NOW - Ends July 4
• Playdate Squad Community Census
• ShadowgatePD Inventory Management Devlog
• Touch Egg Review by Cheyenne Macdonald on Engaget
• Exit Animations Dev Info by Rae
• New Playdate Factory Spins Up in Malaysia 
• Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate

Indie Inventory: (00:21:50)

• Ouroboros by Aardvark Soup
• The Sweetest Sound by Jon Topielski
• Radio Truck by Rab Cty
• Survive the Night by Eirikel
• Electrolight by Weakty
• Echoes of the Emergent by RNG Party Games
• Life's Too Short: On Reflection by Pixel Ghost
• Jugglenoid by Rudolfs Lacinovs
• Baito Fight by KINGOFSHIBUYA Ltd.
• Catalog Games on Sale

Pick of the Week: (00:38:49)

• Montgolfier Brothers' Test Flight by Rapcal
• Next POTW: Snekris by Dennis Schmidt

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
• One Bite At a Time: 20 Years of Elephant Eater Comics
• For Amusement Only Games Stream (Twitch) / (Youtube)

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 remind you that there are only TWO WEEKS LEFT to order your Hello Playdate Podcast T-shirt WITH FREE DECAL, and then they are gone forever. 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:

• Hello Playdate Podcast T-Shirt Preorder RIGHT NOW - Ends July 4
• Illuminated Playdate by Paulstraw
• The Best Playdate Scores on Bandcamp
• The Keyper Review on Engadget
• Reviews by Cheyenne MacDonald on Engaget
• Jelly Float by Toaster Games
• Lake Hero by Leftover Nick
• Our Uncrankd Playjam Deep Dive Episode
• The Tubing Pool Float Watch
• Destination Playdate Reviews on YouTube
• Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate

Indie Inventory: (00:21:30)

• Supaplex by Elioth Games
• Quzzical by ToadleyUnderControl
• 10-Day Champion by Nebukad Studio
• Initial Daydream by James Gameboy
• First in...Line? by Rae
• Deep Space Dapper Squad by Tomas Franco
• Catalog Games on Sale

Pick of the Week: (00:31:52)

• Time Flies Like an Arrow by Ian Harrower Games
• Next POTW: Montgolfier Brothers' Test Flight by Rapcal

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

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 Twitter
• Stolen Playdates Recovered
• Faraway Fairway Official Playdate Podcast
• Art& More Article on Playdate Unofficial
• Playdate Backpack
• OOM Updated
• Uncrankd Game Jam Results
• Uncrankd Game Jam Victory Lap Video
• Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate

Indie Inventory: (00:22:15)

• Mined Out by Slider271
• Crank It by Thumb Grooves
• Angel Pop by Nnnn
• Baseball Hero by mattsdevlog
• Icy Dungeon by Dylan Dougherty
• Be Kind to Yourself by Mouflon Cloud
• Mini Monsters by Kryptoid98
• Pedometer by fin2
• Clocksmith by Spargoware
• Skyward Battles by Crankwork Games
• Occult Club: The Day I Met the Witch by El Prado
• Luna Pork by Antonio Benante
• Rocketbird Relaunched by DragonChasingGames
• The Heist of the Argonaut Limited by Nicholas Ailani Carlson
• Jump Rope Star by Soinksters Games
• Summit by Pixelated Opus LLC

Pick of the Week: (00:36:55)

• Mad City by TanukProd
• Time Flies Like an Arrow by Ian Harrower Games is our next pick

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

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

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 -- 724-246-4671
• GamesIndustry.biz Article
• PixelGhost in Debug Magazine
• Cabel's GDC Talk
• Pulp Article featuring Devs
• Catalog Sale Right Now
• Uncrank'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 Cloud
• ICY DUNGEON by Dylan Dougherty
• Don't Wake Roko by 400x240
• Two Swords by Vacuum Brew Studios
• Rocket Bytes by PossiblyAxolotl
• Push4 by ggaughan
• Knoblins by Buck Young & Travis Maynard
• Crank-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 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