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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 1d

What's brewing this week? The #Playdate Community Autumn Direct update, Uncrank'd printed zines major announcement, 2026 subscriptions, the U-Turn, dev shoutouts, contests, and more.

uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#supportplaydatedevs

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · 2d

itch.io/blog/1067240... read up on my first experience as an indie dev running a stall at a games convention. @panic.com @play.date @uncrankdpd.bsky.social @helloplaydate.bsky.social #playdate #indiedev #playexpoblackpool

Playdate goes down a storm in Blackpool

With Storm Amy beating down on a grim promenade. Hundreds of retro gaming fans gathered in the Norcalympia exhibition centre in Blackpool for the 15th annual play expo ran by replay events. This is th...

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Synaptic Sugar @synapticsugar.games · 4d

What is this robot after, and how is it connected to the G.R.O.O.V.E. case? A case more unsettling at every step, like a tall tale told by an excitable sailor in exchange for the promise of more attention. Find out in #AgentsOfGroove!

#playdate #gamedev #indiedev #ScreenshotSaturday

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 4d

Hey @play.date devs! Don't miss out on the chance to join this year's Advent calendar. There are a few days left to fill so don't miss out on the fun! Reach out to Xania or simply reply below if you're interested.

#PAC2025
#supportplaydatedevs
#Playdate

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello and play some @play.date this weekend at #playexpoblackpool first time doing an expo and won’t be the last. Great fun. Blog write up coming soon. @panic.com @uncrankdpd.bsky.social @helloplaydate.bsky.social

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · 6d

All set up at #playexpo in Blackpool come and say hello this weekend and play some @panic.com @play.date @uncrankdpd.bsky.social @helloplaydate.bsky.social

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 8d

What's brewing this week? The Storenvy storefront is permanently closed, the #Playdate Autumn Direct, last call for some projects, Uncrank'd U-Turn, dev shoutouts, contests, Find your name in print, and more!
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 8d

Trick or treat yourself to some spooky fun this October with this Halloween-themed Caption This.
forms.gle/y2HArpKdwYYB...
Remember, the only thing scarier than Halloween is a boring caption!

UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 9d

The clock is ticking! Don't miss the deadline to submit your trailer by October 7th for the upcoming Autumn #Playdate Community Direct on November 1st.
forms.gle/1LGaTVp1Mw3R...

Make sure to spread the word and get those submissions in!

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 12d

Uncrank'd TV: Episode 26 is live!
youtu.be/ILpU-r3cxGY

What's the Scoop, a new Q&A, the Playdate Advent Calendar, dev shoutouts, Conspiracy Corner, and more.

Don't forget to send in your trailers for the #Playdate Community Autumn Direct
forms.gle/1LGaTVp1Mw3R...
#Supportplaydatedevs

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 15d

Hey there, #Playdate community.
The Storenvy store is closed until further notice. To purchase Uncrank'd magazines, books (coming soon), or merch, please visit uncrankd.myshopify.com

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 15d

What's brewing this week? Send in your trailers for the Autumn Direct, the artbook is filled, a Crank & Conundrum riddle, the Solstice Showcase questionnaire, friendly reminders, & last chance to join some projects. Check it out here:
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 19d

The @Play.date Community Autumn Direct form: forms.gle/1LGaTVp1Mw3R...
Don't miss out on your chance to join up with the Playdate Advent Calendar or Artember
There's still time for the Narrative Nexus. Read more on Substack: uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 22d

What's brewing this week? New Uncrank'd merch, new fees at checkout, the future of the Storenvy storefront, many dev shoutouts, some friendly reminders, & last chance to join some projects.
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...

UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 26d

Uncrank'd TV: Episode 25 is out now!
youtu.be/m2jAEJ1Mdvo
Artember, #Playdate Community Direct; Autumn Edition, Conspiracy Corner w/ D.EV.A.N. the Solstice Showcase, and more.
Subscribe to the Uncrank'd Substack for Playdate projects updates.
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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · 28d

4th / 5th Oct damos games will be at #PLAYExpo in Blackpool as part of their indie gaming showcase. Any UK @play.date fans come to say hello, play some new demos and win some prizes. Tickets: playexpoblackpool.com @panic.com @uncrankdpd.bsky.social @helloplaydate.bsky.social #playdate

Home - PLAY Expo Blackpool

The UK's longest running retro games expo returns for its fifteenth year!

playexpoblackpool.com

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · 29d

What's brewing this week? The @Play.date Autumn Direct, Artember, the Narrative Nexus app update, the 2025 Advent Calendar Q&A video, contests, the 2025 Solstice Showcase & more.
#supportPlaydateDevs

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XaniaLasagna @xanialasagna.bsky.social · 29d

WIP: The devil tarot card for Soothsayer Remastered.
#playdate #supportplaydatedevs #indiegamedev

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · Sep 8

Back to school sale is on. Get Top Binz! for €4 for the next week play.date/games/top-bi... not played it yet? Try the all new updated demo for free damosgames.itch.io/topbinz @panic.com @play.date @uncrankdpd.bsky.social @helloplaydate.bsky.social #playdate

Top Binz! for Playdate

An arcade style action game. Load the trash onto the truck and dispose / recycle accordingly. Keep angry neighbours, local wildlife and more off your back as you aim to impress your boss and chase the...

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Synaptic Sugar @synapticsugar.games · Sep 6

Thank you Debug Magazine for including our #playdate story-driven rhythm game #AgentsOfGroove in the Magnify feature, alongside so many cool games!

Check it out at www.teamdebug.com/magnify

Debug Magazine @debugmag.com · Sep 5

Our Magnify feature for #screenshotsaturday is now fully mobile friendly!

A grid of game screenshots on the Debug website

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · Sep 5

Calling all @play.date creators!
The #Playdate Community Direct: Autumn Edition - cool air, warm vibes, and dev magic ahead!
Submit your trailers & surprises by October 7th. forms.gle/1LGaTVp1Mw3R...
📺 Premieres on YT on Nov.1st, Start time TBA.
Tag a dev, tell a friend!
#supportplayadatedevs

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · Sep 3

What's brewing for the 1st week of September? Artember is here, shipping & tariffs update, contests, Conspiracy Corner with D.E.V.A.N., shoutouts, #Playdate Autumn Direct anyone? Read all about it on Substack.

uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...
#supportplaydatedevs

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · Sep 1

Last post for today. From Sept. 1 - Sept. 20, get your artistic juices flowing and submit your pixel art for the Uncrank'd 2nd #Playdate anniversary mailer! Reach out to Xania if you have any questions.

Last day: forms.gle/SPaawuVPUbkQ...
#UncrankdAnniversary #PixelArt #supportplaydatedevs

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · Sep 1

It’s a new month, so it must mean it's time for a new Caption This contest.
forms.gle/LWmA91wjJ6hm...
Send in your captions by September 20th and check out the caption from August's contest: youtube.com/shorts/E6gYz...

Good luck!

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UncrankdPD @uncrankdpd.bsky.social · Sep 1

Hey there, @play.date community.
Understanding the impact of shipping and tariffs on all things Uncrank'd is essential. Please read this post on Substack.
uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/shipping-f...

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