Hello Playdate Podcast

Hello 100

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, [https://discord.gg/TxrpGbAKcJ] and being part of our Playdate crew. News/Links: * Hello Playdate Centennial Celebration Collection on Catalog [https://play.date/games/hello-playdate-podcast-100/] * OUTSIDE PARTIES [https://play.date/games/outside-parties/] by Adams Immersive * Gaming on Ten Podcast [https://gamingontenminutesaweek.libsyn.com/] * Hello Playdate Enamel Pin [https://elephanteater.com/hpppin] * Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops [https://play.date/games/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 [https://play.date/games/cheese-n-crackers/] by Scenic Route Software * Discord Thread [https://discord.com/channels/467201818649296896/1445602151094292672] Contact: * Hello Playdate on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/4ZKUJux] * Hello Playdate on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/helloplaydate.bsky.social] * Hello Playdate on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HelloPlaydatePodcast] * Hello Playdate on Threads [https://www.threads.net/@helloplaydate] * Hello Playdate on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/helloplaydate/] * Playdatepodcast.com [http://playdatepodcast.com/] * PDGames Pick of the Week Collection [https://pdgamez.com/shared/xzyEWqXTep5d3yjS] * Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io [https://itch.io/c/2614371/hello-playdate-podcast-indie-game-of-the-week] * Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com * Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) * For Amusement Only Games Merch [https://foramusementonlygames.com/] * For Amusement Only Podcast [http://foramusementonly.libsyn.com/], Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast * Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series [https://anchor.fm/gameandcast] 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

Totally Accurate Kissing Simulator

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 [https://play.date/shop] * Taria & Como Nominated at the Indie Game Awards [https://indiegameawards.gg] * Playdate Update [https://youtu.be/uzrvY8iBRyQ?si=WxJ6U2FEB6-xkXA8] * Uncrank'd Coffee Table Books [https://uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/project-coffee-table-books] * 2025 Solstice Showcase Questionnaire [https://forms.gle/j2Er1oNBgLpTksKC8] * Uncrank'd Zine Substack [https://uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/] * PDGames Weekly Question Page [https://pdgamez.com/weekly-question] * Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops [https://play.date/games/boogie-loops/] on Playdate Destination Update * Destination Playdate [https://www.youtube.com/@DestinationPlaydate/featured] * Polku! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35bPmrV9iHQ] Indie Inventory: ( 00:13:27 ) * Waxel by TwigUnderWeapingWillow [https://twig-under-weapingwillow.itch.io/waxel] * UFO Mayhem by Mirror Door Interactive [https://mirrordoor.itch.io/ufo-mayhem] * Mazethingie by joyrider3774 [https://joyrider3774.itch.io/mazethingie-playdate] * Roller Blade by qwack! [https://joyrider3774.itch.io/mazethingie-playdate] * OUTSIDE PARTIES [https://play.date/games/outside-parties/] by Adams Immersive * Ship Happens [https://play.date/games/ship-happens/] by Zokerinodev and GEM * POLKU! [https://play.date/games/polku/] by Matthew Jennings * The Moon is Our Friend [https://play.date/games/the-moon-is-our-friend/] by Paige Ruten * Picross Date [https://play.date/games/picross-date/] by ithersta * Smolitaire [https://play.date/games/picross-date/] by Twenty Minute Mile * Mash Gadget [https://play.date/games/picross-date/] by Bipedal Dog * Catalog Games Currently on Sale [https://play.date/games/tags/on-sale/] * PDGames on Sale [https://pdgamez.com/sales] Pick of the Week: ( 00:30:00 ) * Next Episode: NICK - Totally Accurate Kissing Simulator [https://play.date/games/totally-accurate-kissing-booth-simulator/] by Crowfriend * Discord Thread [https://discord.com/channels/467201818649296896/1435443013491888189] Contact: * Hello Playdate on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/4ZKUJux] * Hello Playdate on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/helloplaydate.bsky.social] * Hello Playdate on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HelloPlaydatePodcast] * Hello Playdate on Threads [https://www.threads.net/@helloplaydate] * Hello Playdate on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/helloplaydate/] * Playdatepodcast.com [http://playdatepodcast.com/] * PDGames Pick of the Week Collection [https://pdgamez.com/shared/xzyEWqXTep5d3yjS] * Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io [https://itch.io/c/2614371/hello-playdate-podcast-indie-game-of-the-week] * Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com * Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) * For Amusement Only Games Merch [https://foramusementonlygames.com/] * For Amusement Only Podcast [http://foramusementonly.libsyn.com/], Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast * Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series [https://anchor.fm/gameandcast] 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

Catalog Fall Sale - Ballistic Tilt

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 [https://play.date/games/tags/on-sale/] * Panic LIVE [http://live.panic.com] * crank doesn't charge - Decal [https://cottonbureau.com/p/CBBS9X/sticker/playdate-the-crank-doesnt-charge-it#/29131736/white-vinyl-2-1.2] * Silly Bot Shirt [https://cottonbureau.com/p/MNSVUZ/shirt/silly-robot#/30016178/tee-men-premium-heavyweight-black-100percent-cotton-s] * Little Playdate Shirt [https://cottonbureau.com/p/UB97YU/shirt/pocket-console#/30015894/tee-men-premium-lightweight-gold-100percent-cotton-s] * Atlantic 41 Devlog [https://stephanrewind.itch.io/atlantic-41/devlog/1091130/visual-upgrades] * The Verge Playdate Article [https://www.theverge.com/games/811497/playdate-puzzle-game-reviews-lexgrid-togglebot-what-time-is-it?utm_content=buffer21a42&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bsky.app&utm_campaign=verge_social] * Ware-wolf Campfire Stories Announcement [https://bsky.app/profile/ldbrart.bsky.social/post/3m4gzjqfvo22k] * Love and Hate [https://serrotonin.itch.io/love-and-hate] * The Yulelog Fireplace [https://xanialasagna.itch.io/the-yulelog-fireplace] * Form Due Nov. 20 [https://forms.gle/wK5WUw8dFggCqypf6] * 2025 Solstice Showcase Questionnaire [https://forms.gle/j2Er1oNBgLpTksKC8] * Uncrank'd Live Form [https://forms.gle/9rvXJEMnCvazvp7r6] * Uncrank'd Pumpkin Patch + Play Showcase [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3HWYy5uM1o] * Uncrank'd Zine Substack [https://uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/] * RUBDUBDUB [https://playdate-wiki.com/wiki/RUBDUBDUB] * PDGames Weekly Question Page [https://pdgamez.com/weekly-question] * Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops [https://play.date/games/boogie-loops/] on Playdate Destination Update * Destination Playdate [https://www.youtube.com/@DestinationPlaydate/featured] * The Long Arc [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAVzAR2UmGs] * Row-Bot Rally [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiCECwrFV6Y] Indie Inventory: ( 00:24:44 ) * Ware-wolf Campfire Stories [https://ledbetter-games.itch.io/ware-wolf] by Ledbetter Games (and Friends) * Crankshot by lucasjorg [https://lucasjorg.itch.io/crankshot] * Xorbius Lite by cowtoolsbebop [https://cowtoolsbebop.itch.io/xorbius-lite] * Go Holmes! by RetroGamma [https://cowtoolsbebop.itch.io/xorbius-lite] * Catalog Games Currently on Sale [https://play.date/games/tags/on-sale/] * PDGames on Sale [https://pdgamez.com/sales] Pick of the Week: ( 00:32:22 ) * Ballistic Tilt [https://derekdumas.itch.io/ballistic-tilt] by DerekDumas * Discord Thread [https://discord.com/channels/467201818649296896/1430365750484533289] * Next Episode: NICK - Totally Accurate Kissing Simulator [https://play.date/games/totally-accurate-kissing-booth-simulator/] by Crowfriend * Discord Thread [https://discord.com/channels/467201818649296896/1435443013491888189] Contact: * Hello Playdate on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/4ZKUJux] * Hello Playdate on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/helloplaydate.bsky.social] * Hello Playdate on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HelloPlaydatePodcast] * Hello Playdate on Threads [https://www.threads.net/@helloplaydate] * Hello Playdate on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/helloplaydate/] * Playdatepodcast.com [http://playdatepodcast.com/] * PDGames Pick of the Week Collection [https://pdgamez.com/shared/xzyEWqXTep5d3yjS] * Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io [https://itch.io/c/2614371/hello-playdate-podcast-indie-game-of-the-week] * Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com * Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) * For Amusement Only Games Merch [https://foramusementonlygames.com/] * For Amusement Only Podcast [http://foramusementonly.libsyn.com/], Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast * Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series [https://anchor.fm/gameandcast] 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

PDManager - Cranky Cove

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 [https://play.date/games/the-long-arc/] by Elephant Star Balloon * Julia's Mouse by Pfitschipfeil [https://pfitschipfeil.itch.io/julias-mouse-game] * Rowbot Rally Update [https://rae.wtf/blog/rowbot-rally-manual#:~:text=SquidGod%2C%20and%20YOU!-,Changelog,-Version%201.1.0] * HEXA by rae [https://raewtf.itch.io/hexa] * PDManager for Mac by Keith Baker [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pdmanager/id6751735648] * Playdate at Portland Retro Gaming Expo [https://bsky.app/profile/play.date/post/3m2rxjmrvvm2r] * Uncrank'd Zine Substack [https://uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/] * PDGames Weekly Question Page [https://pdgamez.com/weekly-question] * Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops [https://play.date/games/boogie-loops/] on Playdate Destination Update * Destination Playdate [https://www.youtube.com/@DestinationPlaydate/featured] Indie Inventory: ( 00:13:30 ) * Ware-wolf [https://ledbetter-games.itch.io/ware-wolf] by Ledbetter Games * Claydate by Placeholders [https://placeholders.itch.io/claydate] * Snail City by Limited Ideas Productions [https://limited-ideas-productions.itch.io/snail-city] * The Spirit of the Law by intellikat [https://intellikat.itch.io/the-spirit-of-the-law] * Say When [https://play.date/games/say-when/] by Smashtoad Studios * Pine [https://play.date/games/pine/] by intellikat * Hausbau [https://play.date/games/hausbau/] by Peter Mühleder * Red Terror [https://play.date/games/red-terror/] by Jimmie Johnson * SHPR [https://play.date/games/shpr/] by ZokerinoDev * Space Mash [https://play.date/games/space-mash/] by Paul Thomas * Inspector Waffles: Early Days [https://play.date/games/inspector-waffles-early-days/] by Goloso Games * Aurora: Oasis Adventure [https://play.date/games/aurora-oasis-adventure/] by Louis "Banana" Margat * DexSweeper [https://play.date/games/dexsweeper/] by Fishagon, LLC * Cranky Cube [https://play.date/games/cranky-cube/] by Benzalo * TOGGLEBOT [https://play.date/games/togglebot/] by Beep Yeah, LLC * Catalog Games Currently on Sale [https://play.date/games/tags/on-sale/] * PDGames on Sale [https://pdgamez.com/sales] Pick of the Week: ( 00:44:11 ) * Cranky Cove [https://play.date/games/cranky-cove/] by Jon Simantov * Discord Thread [https://discord.com/channels/467201818649296896/1425297108331790377] * Demo [https://jonsimantov.itch.io/cranky-cove] * Next Episode: Ballistic Tilt [https://derekdumas.itch.io/ballistic-tilt] by DerekDumas * Discord Thread [https://discord.com/channels/467201818649296896/1430365750484533289] Contact: * Hello Playdate on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/4ZKUJux] * Hello Playdate on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/helloplaydate.bsky.social] * Hello Playdate on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HelloPlaydatePodcast] * Hello Playdate on Threads [https://www.threads.net/@helloplaydate] * Hello Playdate on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/helloplaydate/] * Playdatepodcast.com [http://playdatepodcast.com/] * PDGames Pick of the Week Collection [https://pdgamez.com/shared/xzyEWqXTep5d3yjS] * Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io [https://itch.io/c/2614371/hello-playdate-podcast-indie-game-of-the-week] * Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com * Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) * For Amusement Only Games Merch [https://foramusementonlygames.com/] * For Amusement Only Podcast [http://foramusementonly.libsyn.com/], Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast * Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series [https://anchor.fm/gameandcast] 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

System 3.0 Update - Magic Castle

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 [https://blippo.plus/steam] * Blippo+ on Switch [https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/blippo-plus-switch/?srsltid=AfmBOop7A0mUMTBypFwXxMxWRhcNHh6eY1epTV69liPnI7TaK9sW_MLX] * Blippo+ Soundtrack on Bandcamp [https://yacht.bandcamp.com/album/blippo-original-soundtrack] * Ryan's Next Book Kickstarter [http://www.AnnualDispatch.com] * Robo-Frenzy for the Vic-20 [https://for-amusement-only-games-llc.square.site/product/robo-frenzy-for-the-vic-20/47FBU2C7ADP4ILA2YJNM6PX2?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false] * System 3.0 Update [https://help.play.date/manual/3.0/] * Fall Bundle [https://play.date/shop/fall-bundle/] * Pizza Cover [https://play.date/pizza] * Three Years on Playdate Wired Article [https://www.wired.com/story/three-years-on-playdate-is-still-gamings-best-kept-secret/] * Damos Games Dev Blog from Blackpool [https://itch.io/blog/1067240/playdate-goes-down-a-storm-in-blackpool] * Uncrank'd Zine Substack [https://uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/] * PDGames Weekly Question Page [https://pdgamez.com/weekly-question] * Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops [https://play.date/games/boogie-loops/] on Playdate Destination Update * Destination Playdate [https://www.youtube.com/@DestinationPlaydate/featured] Indie Inventory: ( 00:16:33 ) * Julia's Mouse by Pfitschipfeil [https://pfitschipfeil.itch.io/julias-mouse-game] * Adventure Demake by Mad Mana Points [https://madmanapoints.itch.io/adventure-demake] * Pixel Harvest [https://play.date/games/pixel-harvester/] by Tomaz Wisniewski * Totally Accurate Kissing Booth Simulator [https://play.date/games/totally-accurate-kissing-booth-simulator/] by Crowfriend * KLORB [https://play.date/games/klorb/] by Powerdive Games * What Time is it? [https://play.date/games/what-time-is-it/] by Amigos 500 * ArtilleRoyalty [https://play.date/games/artilleroyalty/] by jami.sh games * Bayou Boats [https://play.date/games/bayou-boats/] by Bryan Lian * SOLAR DESCENT [https://play.date/games/solar-descent/] by Quang Hoang * Lexgrid [https://play.date/games/lexgrid/] by Powerdive Games * Tatters of the King [https://play.date/games/tatters-of-the-king/] by Afifyoram * Catalog Games Currently on Sale [https://play.date/games/tags/on-sale/] * PDGames on Sale [https://pdgamez.com/sales] Pick of the Week: ( 00:35:57 ) * Magic Castle [https://play.date/games/magic-castle/] by Mateusz Michalak * Discord Thread [https://discord.com/channels/467201818649296896/1420227816787808296] * Cranky Cove [https://play.date/games/cranky-cove/] by Jon Simantov * Discord Thread [https://discord.com/channels/467201818649296896/1425297108331790377] * Demo [https://jonsimantov.itch.io/cranky-cove] Contact: * Hello Playdate on Discord [https://discord.com/invite/4ZKUJux] * Hello Playdate on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/helloplaydate.bsky.social] * Hello Playdate on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@HelloPlaydatePodcast] * Hello Playdate on Threads [https://www.threads.net/@helloplaydate] * Hello Playdate on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/helloplaydate/] * Playdatepodcast.com [http://playdatepodcast.com/] * PDGames Pick of the Week Collection [https://pdgamez.com/shared/xzyEWqXTep5d3yjS] * Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io [https://itch.io/c/2614371/hello-playdate-podcast-indie-game-of-the-week] * Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com * Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) * For Amusement Only Games Merch [https://foramusementonlygames.com/] * For Amusement Only Podcast [http://foramusementonly.libsyn.com/], Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast * Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series [https://anchor.fm/gameandcast] 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