Hello Playdate Podcast

Interview - Xania Lasagna

Hello Playdate Community! This week, Ryan and Don have the night off, while Nick interviews the Playdate community powerhouse, Xania Lasagna! If Xania's name isn't familiar, it should be! Xania is the developer of many Playdate applications using Pulp and the SDK, and the editor of Uncrank'd Magazine. We discuss each of her applications, her background, and her process for creation. Xania's Games and Applications: * Reach the Ocean [https://xanialasagna.itch.io/reach-the-ocean] * Soothsayer: the Oraclepus Knows All [https://xanialasagna.itch.io/soothsayer-the-oraclepus-knows-all] * Playdate Bunny Bundle App [https://xanialasagna.itch.io/playdate-bunny-bundle] * Fun in the Sun Playdate Bundle App [https://xanialasagna.itch.io/fun-in-the-sun-app] * Solaris Arcana: The Eye of the Soothsayer [https://xanialasagna.itch.io/solaris-arcana-the-eye-of-the-soothsayer] * Terrorween Playdate Bundle App [https://xanialasagna.itch.io/terrorween-playdate-bundle-app] * Snatchy Carrots [https://xanialasagna.itch.io/snatchy-carrots] * Uncrank'd Zine App [https://xanialasagna.itch.io/uncrankd-zine-app] * Yulelog (2025) [https://xanialasagna.itch.io/the-yulelog-fireplace] * Sacre Sleuth! [https://xanialasagna.itch.io/sacre-sleuth] * Crank into '24 [https://xanialasagna.itch.io/crank-into-24] * Shellslinger [https://xanialasagna.itch.io/shellslinger-beta] * Spelltooth [https://xanialasagna.itch.io/spelltooth] * Uncrank'd Narrative Nexus [https://xanialasagna.itch.io/narrative-nexus] * Runeloop [https://xanialasagna.itch.io/runeloop-beta] * Pop, Fizz, Cheers! [https://xanialasagna.itch.io/popfizzcheers] Uncrank'd Magazine: * Uncrank'd News [https://uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/] * Uncrank'd Storefront - subscriptions, merchandise, and more! [https://uncrankd.myshopify.com/] * Uncrank'd Youtube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@UncrankdPDzine] Tools Discussed: * Procreate [https://procreate.com/] * Aseprite [https://www.aseprite.org/] * Pulp [https://play.date/pulp/docs/] * Playdate SDK [https://play.date/dev/] 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/] * DRAINED on Vinyl! [https://for-amusement-only-games-llc.square.site/product/drained-vinyl-soundtrack/QBUCUYCKFIKAR4TSO4WYSM2V?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false] * 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

Playdate Support - Echoes of the Emergent

Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don reunited at last. Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: * Cultivator by Seth Weedin and Shuyi Lin [https://play.date/games/cultivator/] * Playjam 9 is coming [https://itch.io/jam/playjam-9] * Outside Parties on Engadget [https://www.engadget.com/gaming/outside-parties-is-the-creepiest-playdate-game-yet-and-im-kind-of-obsessed-213142541.html] * Diora on The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/games/859675/diora-review-playdate-monument-valley] * Donkey Kong Jr Panorama on itch [https://itizso.itch.io/nintendo-panorama-donkey-kong-jr] * Playdate on the Metro [https://bsky.app/profile/mrhazard.bsky.social/post/3md4dgv6h6k2t] * Uncrank'd Folio Form [https://forms.gle/7yXs6d4iXie7h9uB6] * Uncrank'd Substack [https://uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/] Destination Update: * Destination Playdate Main Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@DestinationPlaydate/featured] * MouseGun [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epGsbL2hieE] * A Fool's Errand [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJmX_r2yaP8] * Spin Shot [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CLNTONXGnc] * Cultivator [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akg7F2IcT9o] Indie Inventory: ( 00:25:43 ) * Discontrolled by Franchovy [https://franchovy.itch.io/discontrolled] * Hahakigami Sweep by ImColby [https://im-colby.itch.io/hahakigami-sweep-playdate] * Castle Clash by AICoding [https://aicoding.itch.io/castleclash] * One Button Dungeon by GXPlay [https://gxplay.itch.io/one-button-dungeon] * Stick Man Boxing by Korky [https://korky7.itch.io/stick-man-boxing] * Catchapon by Random Encounter Games [https://random-encounter-games.itch.io/catchapon] Catalog: * Fauna by Cadin Batrack [https://play.date/games/fauna/] * B [https://play.date/games/binary-battle/]inary Battle by Haplo Games [https://play.date/games/binary-battle/] * Shattered Wilds by Powerdive Games [https://play.date/games/shattered-wilds/] * Les Trucs Qui Tombent by Desmu [https://play.date/games/les-trucs-qui-tombent/] * Spin Shot by Elegant Phrase [https://play.date/games/spinshot/] * Catalog Sale Games [https://play.date/games/tags/on-sale/] Pick of the Week: (00:47:45 ) * Echoes of the Emergent [https://play.date/games/echoes-of-emergent/] by RNG Parties Games 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/] * DRAINED on Vinyl! [https://for-amusement-only-games-llc.square.site/product/drained-vinyl-soundtrack/QBUCUYCKFIKAR4TSO4WYSM2V?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false] * 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

Ship Happens

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 [https://bsky.app/profile/play.date/post/3maovg4ttzc2v] * Playjam 9 is coming [https://itch.io/jam/playjam-9] * The first episode of Damos Games News [https://youtu.be/gy6-08EVc1s?si=adwiGdi3NJadf-O-] * The 12 types of Playdate players [https://itch.io/blog/1309258/the-12-types-of-playdate-players] * Hello Playdate Pin [https://elephanteater.com/hpppin] Destination Update: * Echo Drop [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y0hKIFoJ_o] * Diora [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrrQ9uVvFXE] Indie Inventory: * Qloister by etscrivner [https://etscrivner.itch.io/qloister] * Constellations by soleilalpin [https://soleilalpin.itch.io/constellations] * Spelltooth by XaniaLasagna [https://xanialasagna.itch.io/spelltooth] * In the Middle Ages by seb0816 [https://seb0816.itch.io/in-the-middle-of-ages] * Microgoober Race Tests by Chronicbite [https://chronicbite.itch.io/microgoober-race-tests] * Waiting for Odysseus by Pomettini [https://pomettini.itch.io/waiting-for-odysseus] * Extract by Derek Amicon [https://derekamicon.itch.io/extract] Catalog: * Cultivator by Seth Weedin and Shuyi Lin [https://play.date/games/cultivator/] * Mousegun by Silvermedal Games [https://play.date/games/mousegun/] * Agents of Groove by Synaptic Sugar [ttps://play.date/games/agents-of-groove/] * Subdivision by Grackalope Games [https://play.date/games/subdivision] * Oblings by Duncan Treadgold [https://play.date/games/oblings/] * Crank Sudoku by Anomalous Games [https://play.date/games/crank-sudoku/] Pick of the Week: * SHIP HAPPENS [https://play.date/games/ship-happens/] by ZokerinoDev & GEM * NEXT EPISODE: Echoes of the Emergent [https://play.date/games/echoes-of-emergent/] by RNG Parties Games 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/] * DRAINED on Vinyl! [https://for-amusement-only-games-llc.square.site/product/drained-vinyl-soundtrack/QBUCUYCKFIKAR4TSO4WYSM2V?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false] * 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

Top 10 Games of 2025

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 [https://elephanteater.com/hpppin] * DRAINED on Vinyl [https://for-amusement-only-games-llc.square.site/product/drained-vinyl-soundtrack/QBUCUYCKFIKAR4TSO4WYSM2V?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false] Our Top 10 Lists for 2025: * Nick's List: * 10 Oquonie [https://play.date/games/oquonie/] by Hundred Rabbits * 9 Backbeat [https://play.date/games/backbeat/] by Scenic Route Software * 8 Chance's Lucky Escape [https://play.date/games/chances-lucky-escape/] by Goloso Games & Julia Minamata * 7 Magic Castle [https://play.date/games/magic-castle/] by Mateusz Michalak * 6 Coda [https://play.date/games/coda/] by nitebloom games * 5 Terratopia [https://play.date/games/terratopia/] by Kodiak Games * 4 Blippo+ [https://play.date/games/blippo/] by YACHT, Telefantasy Studios, & Dustin Mierau * 3 Shadowgate PD [https://play.date/games/shadowgate-pd/] by Pixel Ghost * 2 Totally Accurate Kissing Booth Simulator [https://play.date/games/totally-accurate-kissing-booth-simulator/] by Crowfriend Software * 1 The Whiteout [https://play.date/games/the-whiteout/] by Scenic Route Software * Ryan's List: * 10 Escape the Arcade [https://play.date/games/escape-the-arcade/] by Julie & Anders Bjørnskov * 9 Coda [https://play.date/games/coda/] by nitebloom games * 8 Inventris [https://kryptoid98.itch.io/inventris-prototype] by Kryptoid98 * 7 Bayou Boats [https://play.date/games/bayou-boats/] by Bryan Lian * 6 Negative Reinforcement [https://digikerot.itch.io/negative-reinforcement] by digikerot * 5 Lunorbit [https://play.date/games/lunorbit/] by Powerdive Games * 4 A Fool's Errand [https://play.date/games/a-fools-errand/] by IORAMA * 3 The Moon is our Friend [https://play.date/games/the-moon-is-our-friend/] by Paige Ruten * 2 Overseer [https://thestoff.itch.io/overseer] by thestoff * 1 Cranky Cove [https://play.date/games/cranky-cove/] by Jon Simantov * Don's List: * 10 The Moon is our Friend [https://play.date/games/the-moon-is-our-friend/] by Paige Ruten * 9 Totally Accurate Kissing Booth Simulator [https://play.date/games/totally-accurate-kissing-booth-simulator/] by Crowfriend * 8 Top Binz! [https://play.date/games/top-binz/] by Damos Games * 7 Dig! Dig! Dino! [https://play.date/games/dig-dig-dino/] by Dom2D & Fayer * 6 Pahtkest [https://play.date/games/pahtkest/] by Powerdive Games * 5 Backbeat [https://play.date/games/backbeat/] by Scenic Route Software * 4 Outside Parties [https://play.date/games/outside-parties/] by Adams Immersive * 3 Goblin Village [https://play.date/games/goblin-village/] by IrishJiminy * 2 Match-o-3000 [https://play.date/games/match-o-3000/] by YMGS * 1 Black Hole Havoc [https://play.date/games/black-hole-havoc/]by Cosmic Bros Pick of the Week: * Next Episode: SHIP HAPPENS [https://play.date/games/ship-happens/] by ZokerinoDev & GEM 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

Speed Round - Cheese n' Crackers

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 [https://help.play.date/orders/gifting-printout/] * Playdate Advent Calendar [https://playdateadvent.com/] * Blippo+ Boredome Merch [https://cottonbureau.com/p/KMDK8Y/shirt/boredome#/30883370/tee-men-premium-lightweight-black-100percent-cotton-s] * Blippo+ Sourcebook [https://theyetee.com/products/logos-from-planet-blip] * Nominations for the 2025 Playdate Community Awards [https://discord.com/channels/675983554655551509/967216888931319808/1449141717306441870] * New York Game Critic Awards [https://nygamecritics.com/2025/12/15/awards-all-the-15th-new-york-game-awards-nominees-right-here/#:~:text=Ghost%20of%20Y%C5%8Dtei-,Blippo%2B%C2%A0,-Excelsior%20Award%20for] * Resonant Tale in Concert [https://orangethiefgames.itch.io/resonant-tale/devlog/1139735/resonant-tale-in-concert] * Playdate Bluesky Feed [https://bsky.app/profile/play.date/post/3m74mqrz2gc2n] * Hello Playdate Pin [https://elephanteater.com/hpppin] * Cranko! Zine [https://cranknockout.com/?v=77e0cc5ce1c2] * PLAYDATEPRIME [https://forms.gle/7yXs6d4iXie7h9uB6] * Uncrank'd Coffee Table Books [https://uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/project-coffee-table-books] * 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] * The Moon is Our Friend [https://youtu.be/tYyxCWKnFTM?si=R6p3lx09xHPU1aGG] * OUTSIDE PARTIES [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNv0KJnyXNE] * Agents of Groove [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XfqYpKFLls] * Four Corners: Square Off [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0W5nkoaegQ] * Echo Drop! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y0hKIFoJ_o] Indie Inventory: ( 00:18:40 ) * helloyellow [https://jonsimantov.itch.io/helloyellow] by jonsimantov * The Fall of Magic Castle [https://michalakweb.itch.io/the-fall-of-magic-castle] by michalakweb * P [https://joyrider3774.itch.io/playdoban]laydoban [https://joyrider3774.itch.io/playdoban] by joyrider 3774 * Pongerground [https://mechars.itch.io/pongerground] by mechars * Sticky Stacks [https://decadedecaf.itch.io/sticky-stacks] by decadedecaf * Blips by joyrider3774 [https://joyrider3774.itch.io/blips-playdate-windows-mac] * Sokobomb by shikoba [https://shikoba.itch.io/sokobomb] * Dig Pit Runner by CrankWorkGames [https://crankworkgames.itch.io/dig-pit-runner] * Mea'va by nanobot567 [https://shikoba.itch.io/sokobomb] * The 95th by colingroom [https://colingroom.itch.io/the-95th] * Gyrochord by soldship [https://soldship.itch.io/gyrochord-soldship] * Is That a Canadian? by lakewitch [https://lakewitch.itch.io/canadian] * A Fools Errand by IORAMA [https://play.date/games/a-fools-errand/] * Echo Drop! by GrimPros Games [https://play.date/games/echo-drop/] * The Shape that Waits by Glowtox Games [https://play.date/games/the-shape-that-waits/] * Multitasking by Will Read [https://play.date/games/multitasking/] * Masboshi's Arcade [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RhSaS3lH1g] * Playball by Martin Theriault [https://play.date/games/playball/] * Bunny Buffet by Timeflight [https://play.date/games/bunny-buffet/] * Sing Song Ding Dong by Grapefruitopia Industries [https://play.date/games/sing-song-ding-dong/] * Twincle Tarot by Pan-Gameworks.jp [https://play.date/games/twincle-tarot/] * Kidd Copter by Kid Desimo [https://play.date/games/kidd-copter/] * Four Corners: Square Off by Scenic Route Software [https://play.date/games/four-corners-square-off/] * Froggotten Recipes by Team Froggo [https://play.date/games/froggotten-recipes/] * Solo Defender by Khors Media [https://play.date/games/solo-defender/] * Molar Mayhem by organzola [https://play.date/games/molar-mayhem/] * Schrodinger's Dungeon by Alejandro Burgueno [https://play.date/games/schrodingers-dungeon/] * DIORA by Zachary Snyder [https://play.date/games/diora/] * Catalog Games Currently on Sale [https://play.date/games/tags/on-sale/] * PDGames on Sale [https://pdgamez.com/sales] Pick of the Week: ( 00:52:13 ) * Cheese n' Crackers [https://play.date/games/cheese-n-crackers/] by Scene Route Software * Next Episode: Top 10 of 2025 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