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
Every choice shapes you. Some more than others.🤔
#indiedev
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdateprime
April 27, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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
Every choice shapes you. Some more than others.🤔
#indiedev
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdateprime
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
It starts off harmless… then everything changes.
Also, look out for the Boondoggle Chronicles on YouTube.
#indiegamedev
#playdate
#playdateprime
August 31, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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
It starts off harmless… then everything changes.
Also, look out for the Boondoggle Chronicles on YouTube.
#indiegamedev
#playdate
#playdateprime
Wishing the #playdate community a lucky St. Patrick’s Day! May your day be filled with good vibes and great games!
#playdateprime
#playdateprime
March 17, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Wishing the #playdate community a lucky St. Patrick’s Day! May your day be filled with good vibes and great games!
#playdateprime
#playdateprime
February's last brew: New merch, Pulp-centric projects, the issue 11 survey, dev shoutouts, the Let's Pulp & Chill game jam, #Playdateprime, & more!
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#Playdate
#supportplaydatedevs
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#Playdate
#supportplaydatedevs
February 25, 2026 at 4:11 PM
February's last brew: New merch, Pulp-centric projects, the issue 11 survey, dev shoutouts, the Let's Pulp & Chill game jam, #Playdateprime, & more!
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#Playdate
#supportplaydatedevs
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#Playdate
#supportplaydatedevs
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
#playdate
#playdateprime
#indiedev
July 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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
#playdate
#playdateprime
#indiedev
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
Currently working on in-game lip syncing & animations to her haunting track. Stay tuned.
#indiedev
#Playdateprime
March 26, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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
Currently working on in-game lip syncing & animations to her haunting track. Stay tuned.
#indiedev
#Playdateprime
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
Also, help sponsor a Great Horned Owl.
itch.io/s/198418/spo...
#playdate
#indiegamedev
#playdateprime
August 18, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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
Also, help sponsor a Great Horned Owl.
itch.io/s/198418/spo...
#playdate
#indiegamedev
#playdateprime
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
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
January 26, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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
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
🦉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
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
February 16, 2026 at 2:40 PM
🦉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
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
Just a heads‑up, the Let’s Pulp and Chill game jam closes in 3 days.
Let’s see those Pulp games!
itch.io/jam/lets-pul...
#Playdate
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdateprime
Let’s see those Pulp games!
itch.io/jam/lets-pul...
#Playdate
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdateprime
Let's Pulp and Chill Game jam
A game jam from 2026-02-21 to 2026-03-27 hosted by XaniaLasagna. Every April, Uncrank’d celebrates all things Pulp and this year is no different. With #PlaydatePrime kicking off a year‑long…
itch.io
March 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Just a heads‑up, the Let’s Pulp and Chill game jam closes in 3 days.
Let’s see those Pulp games!
itch.io/jam/lets-pul...
#Playdate
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdateprime
Let’s see those Pulp games!
itch.io/jam/lets-pul...
#Playdate
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdateprime
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
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
February 25, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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
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
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
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
March 10, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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
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
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
#playdate
#playdateprime
#indiedev
August 24, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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
#playdate
#playdateprime
#indiedev
Another Boondoggle animation. 😁
"From the mist he comes... steady, silent, and set on something only he knows."
#playdate
#playdateprime
#indiedev
"From the mist he comes... steady, silent, and set on something only he knows."
#playdate
#playdateprime
#indiedev
September 4, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Another Boondoggle animation. 😁
"From the mist he comes... steady, silent, and set on something only he knows."
#playdate
#playdateprime
#indiedev
"From the mist he comes... steady, silent, and set on something only he knows."
#playdate
#playdateprime
#indiedev
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
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/the-weeken...
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdateprime
March 14, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/the-weeken...
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdateprime
Brewing big Playdate vibes: the #Playdate Passport, dev shoutouts, Issue 11 + sweepstakes, the Crank Collective, and the Pre‑Summer Game Jam starts Friday.
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdateprime
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdateprime
April 29, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Brewing big Playdate vibes: the #Playdate Passport, dev shoutouts, Issue 11 + sweepstakes, the Crank Collective, and the Pre‑Summer Game Jam starts Friday.
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdateprime
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdateprime
Issue 10 is now available in 3 #Playdate flavors:
Uncrank'd: uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc...
Digital: uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc...
Lite: uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc...
Get a free #PlaydatePrime patch or bookmark while supplies last.
Uncrank'd: uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc...
Digital: uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc...
Lite: uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc...
Get a free #PlaydatePrime patch or bookmark while supplies last.
February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Issue 10 is now available in 3 #Playdate flavors:
Uncrank'd: uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc...
Digital: uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc...
Lite: uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc...
Get a free #PlaydatePrime patch or bookmark while supplies last.
Uncrank'd: uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc...
Digital: uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc...
Lite: uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc...
Get a free #PlaydatePrime patch or bookmark while supplies last.
This week's brew loop: Join the Crank Collective #Playdate game club, the Twin Cities Playtest, The Folio digital zine, the Uncrank'd survey, free test stickers, dev shoutouts, #Playdateprime events & more!
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
January 21, 2026 at 4:11 PM
This week's brew loop: Join the Crank Collective #Playdate game club, the Twin Cities Playtest, The Folio digital zine, the Uncrank'd survey, free test stickers, dev shoutouts, #Playdateprime events & more!
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
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.
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.
January 13, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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.
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.
A fresh new brew for 2026: Kickstarting #PlaydatePrime 2026, testing Guess the Glimpse, the new #playdate community game, Xania's holiday fundraiser, dev shoutouts & more.
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#supportplaydatedevs
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#supportplaydatedevs
January 7, 2026 at 4:11 PM
A fresh new brew for 2026: Kickstarting #PlaydatePrime 2026, testing Guess the Glimpse, the new #playdate community game, Xania's holiday fundraiser, dev shoutouts & more.
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#supportplaydatedevs
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#supportplaydatedevs
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
#indiedev
#playdateprime
June 30, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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
#indiedev
#playdateprime
Introducing Crank & Tell: The Uncrank’d Substack‑exclusive series where #playdate devs go deep on their games, their process, and more. Check out the first interview with Robert Steeber.
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-c...
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdateprime
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-c...
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdateprime
April 7, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Introducing Crank & Tell: The Uncrank’d Substack‑exclusive series where #playdate devs go deep on their games, their process, and more. Check out the first interview with Robert Steeber.
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-c...
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdateprime
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-c...
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdateprime
A small brew this week: #PlaydatePrime, Playdate Advent Calendar mini recap, Play testers wanted for Empire, give back this holiday season, PDVMAS 2026: call for nominations, dev shoutouts & more.
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdate
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdate
December 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A small brew this week: #PlaydatePrime, Playdate Advent Calendar mini recap, Play testers wanted for Empire, give back this holiday season, PDVMAS 2026: call for nominations, dev shoutouts & more.
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdate
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#supportplaydatedevs
#playdate
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
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
January 6, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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
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