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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · 10h

Now that’s how it’s done !!! Want that setup for my next expo.

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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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · 3d

Yes Lego gambit. Good eyes.

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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

Thank you 🥰

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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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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · 24d

Don’t worry there’ll be plenty of the stall and the event.

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!

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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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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · Aug 6

Thanks for the follow up comments. Version 2.0 definitely seems to have landed well with people. #topbinz

O3C Games @o3cgames.bsky.social · Aug 6

Top Binz TWO POINT OH is here, and oh boy is it a big improvement. Incorporating near enough every bit of feedback we gave, it's back and better than ever!

Full episode at o3c.games, YouTube, or from your podcast app of choice!

#playdate #podcast #videogames #handheld #crank #topbinz

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O3C Games @o3cgames.bsky.social · Aug 6

Top Binz TWO POINT OH is here, and oh boy is it a big improvement. Incorporating near enough every bit of feedback we gave, it's back and better than ever!

Full episode at o3c.games, YouTube, or from your podcast app of choice!

#playdate #podcast #videogames #handheld #crank #topbinz

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · Jul 27

damosgames.itch.io/socks-and-pa... socks & pants. Rapid pairing action puzzler available now for @play.date available alone or as part of the @uncrankdpd.bsky.social #fits bundle @panic.com #playdate

Socks & Pants (for Playdate) by damos games

It's laundry time !

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · Jul 18

Lovely review. Sounds like V2 has been a hit with everyone. Thanks again

TheGameLlama @thegamellama.bsky.social · Jul 18

Now that Season Two is wrapped up, we're back to our regularly scheduled programming on Playdate Unofficial. And that means it's time for Top Binz! from @damosgames.bsky.social: www.playdateunofficial.com/the-games/top-binz

Top Binz! — Playdate: The Unofficial Website

Top Binz… OUT.

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · Jul 18

This is the my new favourite playdate game. Who needs season 2? Hahah congrats. Can’t wait to see more from you

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · Jul 16

Thanks for the support for Top Binz! The response has been immense. play.date/games/top-bi... I’ve listened to feedback & have just released the V2 update. New controls, mechanics and a lot easier and more enjoyable experience. Full details here damosgames.itch.io/topbinz/devl...

V2 is here !

V2 ! BUG FIXES Further retries and fixes to online scoreboard submissions No more screen jolts on bin pick up and truck entry Fixed: B button was crashing tutorial Fixed: Rewatching credits could caus...

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · Jun 25

First review of Top Binz ! Thanks @destplaydate.bsky.social FYI the truck does not have to be totally full to visit and unload at the dump. You get more points and bonus round ops if it is though. Also v1.01 is out now that fixes the online scoreboards issue. Enjoy !

Destination Playdate @destplaydate.bsky.social · Jun 25

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Top Binz! - Playdate gameplay + impressions
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youtu.be/cGpH2aEMh9w

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · Jun 24

Top Binz ! Is out now on catalog play.date/games/top-bi... @play.date @panic.com @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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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · Jun 24

Good things come to those who wait 😉

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · Jun 15

I’m proud to announce Top Binz ! is coming to catalog this month. Check out the launch trailer youtu.be/dCMW85IDb5M?... and wishlist / buy here: play.date/games/top-bi... #playdate #indiedev @panic.com @play.date @uncrankdpd.bsky.social @helloplaydate.bsky.social

Top Binz! Catalog Launch Trailer

YouTube video by Damos

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · May 10

damosgames.itch.io/robo-recharge back on the horse. Small return to devving after a break for the @uncrankdpd.bsky.social #gamejam. Very simple game made in a day @play.date @helloplaydate.bsky.social

Robo Recharge (for Playdate) by damos games

A simple and relaxing score chaser

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · Feb 27

Sorry been out of the community for a couple of months. Have changed job plus a lot going on in personal life. Dont worry. Things are still progressing and I have an exciting announcement in the next day or 2. #topbinz #panic @play.date @panic.com @uncrankdpd.bsky.social @helloplaydate.bsky.social

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · Dec 19

Hoping to get a beta demo of “mutant splize” (out 2025) ready for Christmas, but things got in the way. An alpha build is available now to get an idea of the game concept. Happy holidays. damosgames.itch.io/mutant-splize @panic.com @play.date @uncrankdpd.bsky.social #panic #playdate #gamedev

Mutant Splize (alpha version) by damos games

A mutate-em-up for playdate

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · Nov 13

Cold weather drawing in. Good job I’ve got my @uncrankdpd.bsky.social blanket to get under whilst I read issue 5, which includes a full retro on all my games. Check it out. P.S Top Binz is right around the corner thanks for your patience. @helloplaydate.bsky.social @panic.com @play.date #indiedev

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · Nov 3

500 downloads for damos games! Thanks everyone who took time to download & play my games. We’re just getting started! @play.date #indiedev @panic.com
Rough Breakdown:
Roboctletes: 50
Tic toc shoc: 150
Reinforcefield: 15
Play’te spinna: 70
Obol Trobol: 100
Top Binz! (Beta): 75
Sweetstake spooks: 45

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damos games @damosgames.bsky.social · Nov 1

Congratulations on the reveal showcase and the catalog acceptance. Well deserved. Can’t wait to play it

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