Stefano De Vivo
@stefanodevivo.bsky.social
Founder at PlayNook | building audio-first gaming experiences
PlayNook mobile App: https://playnook.app.link/
PlayNook mobile App: https://playnook.app.link/
We’re creating the #accessible and #inclusive alternative to standard #gaming, through #audio-first adventures.
It’s time to reintroduce PlayNook and our #AudioGames.
We’ve been learning, iterating, and growing with your feedback.
Next steps: new #partnerships & new full Season 🚀
It’s time to reintroduce PlayNook and our #AudioGames.
We’ve been learning, iterating, and growing with your feedback.
Next steps: new #partnerships & new full Season 🚀
October 14, 2025 at 10:49 AM
We’re creating the #accessible and #inclusive alternative to standard #gaming, through #audio-first adventures.
It’s time to reintroduce PlayNook and our #AudioGames.
We’ve been learning, iterating, and growing with your feedback.
Next steps: new #partnerships & new full Season 🚀
It’s time to reintroduce PlayNook and our #AudioGames.
We’ve been learning, iterating, and growing with your feedback.
Next steps: new #partnerships & new full Season 🚀
We focused on expanding our #AudioGames catalog and speeding up production, while increasing quality.
Our #users are asking for complete stories 👉 starting this September, we’re launching monthly Seasons in #partnership with incredible #writers and #publishers.
There’s still time to hop on board!
Our #users are asking for complete stories 👉 starting this September, we’re launching monthly Seasons in #partnership with incredible #writers and #publishers.
There’s still time to hop on board!
July 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
We focused on expanding our #AudioGames catalog and speeding up production, while increasing quality.
Our #users are asking for complete stories 👉 starting this September, we’re launching monthly Seasons in #partnership with incredible #writers and #publishers.
There’s still time to hop on board!
Our #users are asking for complete stories 👉 starting this September, we’re launching monthly Seasons in #partnership with incredible #writers and #publishers.
There’s still time to hop on board!
hey! I'm looking for #Twitch streamers: #dnd players, #rpg, #gamebook fans or just someone who loves #gaming and try new things!
Any suggestions? Thanks! 🚀
#roleplay #tabletop #cardgames #storytelling #master #mobilegaming #authors #live #streamer #streaming #audiobook #booktok
Any suggestions? Thanks! 🚀
#roleplay #tabletop #cardgames #storytelling #master #mobilegaming #authors #live #streamer #streaming #audiobook #booktok
June 1, 2025 at 7:01 AM
hey! I'm looking for #Twitch streamers: #dnd players, #rpg, #gamebook fans or just someone who loves #gaming and try new things!
Any suggestions? Thanks! 🚀
#roleplay #tabletop #cardgames #storytelling #master #mobilegaming #authors #live #streamer #streaming #audiobook #booktok
Any suggestions? Thanks! 🚀
#roleplay #tabletop #cardgames #storytelling #master #mobilegaming #authors #live #streamer #streaming #audiobook #booktok
In 2 days we'll release "After the Light", a #sci-fi #horror #interactive #AudioGame. feel free to give us feedback and drop a comment! in the meantime, if you want to try out our mobile app (free), you can download it from the stores: playnook.app.link/WibMdCZhITb
#storytelling #gaming #audiobook
#storytelling #gaming #audiobook
May 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM
In 2 days we'll release "After the Light", a #sci-fi #horror #interactive #AudioGame. feel free to give us feedback and drop a comment! in the meantime, if you want to try out our mobile app (free), you can download it from the stores: playnook.app.link/WibMdCZhITb
#storytelling #gaming #audiobook
#storytelling #gaming #audiobook
Brainstorming session with PlayNook creative team. What a day!
#brainstorming #buildinpublic #gaming #storytelling #audiogames
#brainstorming #buildinpublic #gaming #storytelling #audiogames
May 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Brainstorming session with PlayNook creative team. What a day!
#brainstorming #buildinpublic #gaming #storytelling #audiogames
#brainstorming #buildinpublic #gaming #storytelling #audiogames
May 17th: 20 weeks, 20 stories.
We promised one #AudioGame a week in 2025 and kept our word.
Today’s release is Chakruna: a #thriller where #listening guides your path.
Next week: we kick off a #zombie season.
Then special partnerships are coming 👀
#buildinpublic #playnook #mobile #app #gaming
We promised one #AudioGame a week in 2025 and kept our word.
Today’s release is Chakruna: a #thriller where #listening guides your path.
Next week: we kick off a #zombie season.
Then special partnerships are coming 👀
#buildinpublic #playnook #mobile #app #gaming
May 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
May 17th: 20 weeks, 20 stories.
We promised one #AudioGame a week in 2025 and kept our word.
Today’s release is Chakruna: a #thriller where #listening guides your path.
Next week: we kick off a #zombie season.
Then special partnerships are coming 👀
#buildinpublic #playnook #mobile #app #gaming
We promised one #AudioGame a week in 2025 and kept our word.
Today’s release is Chakruna: a #thriller where #listening guides your path.
Next week: we kick off a #zombie season.
Then special partnerships are coming 👀
#buildinpublic #playnook #mobile #app #gaming
Ever been a hare?
In The Hare Escape, you don’t just run — you flee, think, and choose your next move before the trap closes.
A surreal #AudioGame about instinct, memory, and survival.
Just launched on PlayNook.
#playnook #buildinpublic #audio #storytelling #gaming #mobile
In The Hare Escape, you don’t just run — you flee, think, and choose your next move before the trap closes.
A surreal #AudioGame about instinct, memory, and survival.
Just launched on PlayNook.
#playnook #buildinpublic #audio #storytelling #gaming #mobile
May 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Ever been a hare?
In The Hare Escape, you don’t just run — you flee, think, and choose your next move before the trap closes.
A surreal #AudioGame about instinct, memory, and survival.
Just launched on PlayNook.
#playnook #buildinpublic #audio #storytelling #gaming #mobile
In The Hare Escape, you don’t just run — you flee, think, and choose your next move before the trap closes.
A surreal #AudioGame about instinct, memory, and survival.
Just launched on PlayNook.
#playnook #buildinpublic #audio #storytelling #gaming #mobile
#Startup truth no one tells you:
#Audio #editing is tough.
We’re experimenting with semi-automated pipelines: we want our team to focus on #creativity.
Still rough, but promising.
#buildinpublic #audiogames
#Audio #editing is tough.
We’re experimenting with semi-automated pipelines: we want our team to focus on #creativity.
Still rough, but promising.
#buildinpublic #audiogames
May 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
#Startup truth no one tells you:
#Audio #editing is tough.
We’re experimenting with semi-automated pipelines: we want our team to focus on #creativity.
Still rough, but promising.
#buildinpublic #audiogames
#Audio #editing is tough.
We’re experimenting with semi-automated pipelines: we want our team to focus on #creativity.
Still rough, but promising.
#buildinpublic #audiogames
Just launched: “The Bug”:
An audio thriller about identity, control, and survival.
Think: #Her meets #BlackMirror, but you’re racing against time — and talking to the #AI that erased you.
Available now on PlayNook.
#audiogame #buildinpublic #gaming #audio #gamedev #storytelling
An audio thriller about identity, control, and survival.
Think: #Her meets #BlackMirror, but you’re racing against time — and talking to the #AI that erased you.
Available now on PlayNook.
#audiogame #buildinpublic #gaming #audio #gamedev #storytelling
May 2, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Just launched: “The Bug”:
An audio thriller about identity, control, and survival.
Think: #Her meets #BlackMirror, but you’re racing against time — and talking to the #AI that erased you.
Available now on PlayNook.
#audiogame #buildinpublic #gaming #audio #gamedev #storytelling
An audio thriller about identity, control, and survival.
Think: #Her meets #BlackMirror, but you’re racing against time — and talking to the #AI that erased you.
Available now on PlayNook.
#audiogame #buildinpublic #gaming #audio #gamedev #storytelling
3 features we’re testing this month on PlayNook:
• #In-app coins
• #Multiplayer audio adventures
• #carplay and #androidauto integration
If you had to pick one, which would you want now?
#buildinpublic #startup #audio #tech #gaming #storytelling
• #In-app coins
• #Multiplayer audio adventures
• #carplay and #androidauto integration
If you had to pick one, which would you want now?
#buildinpublic #startup #audio #tech #gaming #storytelling
April 26, 2025 at 8:50 AM
3 features we’re testing this month on PlayNook:
• #In-app coins
• #Multiplayer audio adventures
• #carplay and #androidauto integration
If you had to pick one, which would you want now?
#buildinpublic #startup #audio #tech #gaming #storytelling
• #In-app coins
• #Multiplayer audio adventures
• #carplay and #androidauto integration
If you had to pick one, which would you want now?
#buildinpublic #startup #audio #tech #gaming #storytelling
Behind the scenes:
This month we worked on 8 AudioGames.
6 #authors. 9 #voiceactors. 2 #sounddesigners. 1.500 scenes.
It’s like directing a #movie — blindfolded.
But we love it.
#buildinpublic #audio #startup #storytelling #gaming
This month we worked on 8 AudioGames.
6 #authors. 9 #voiceactors. 2 #sounddesigners. 1.500 scenes.
It’s like directing a #movie — blindfolded.
But we love it.
#buildinpublic #audio #startup #storytelling #gaming
April 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Behind the scenes:
This month we worked on 8 AudioGames.
6 #authors. 9 #voiceactors. 2 #sounddesigners. 1.500 scenes.
It’s like directing a #movie — blindfolded.
But we love it.
#buildinpublic #audio #startup #storytelling #gaming
This month we worked on 8 AudioGames.
6 #authors. 9 #voiceactors. 2 #sounddesigners. 1.500 scenes.
It’s like directing a #movie — blindfolded.
But we love it.
#buildinpublic #audio #startup #storytelling #gaming
We’re not trying to beat #Netflix or #Audible.
We’re carving out a new lane between them.
Think:
• Stories you control
• Audio-first gameplay
• On-the-go entertainment
Early adopters: families, commuters and story lovers.
#buildinpublic
We’re carving out a new lane between them.
Think:
• Stories you control
• Audio-first gameplay
• On-the-go entertainment
Early adopters: families, commuters and story lovers.
#buildinpublic
April 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We’re not trying to beat #Netflix or #Audible.
We’re carving out a new lane between them.
Think:
• Stories you control
• Audio-first gameplay
• On-the-go entertainment
Early adopters: families, commuters and story lovers.
#buildinpublic
We’re carving out a new lane between them.
Think:
• Stories you control
• Audio-first gameplay
• On-the-go entertainment
Early adopters: families, commuters and story lovers.
#buildinpublic
Here’s the weirdest thing:
most users play our #AudioGames while #commuting, walking or doing churns.
The audio-first medium is opening new spaces for #storytelling.
That’s exciting 🚀
most users play our #AudioGames while #commuting, walking or doing churns.
The audio-first medium is opening new spaces for #storytelling.
That’s exciting 🚀
April 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Here’s the weirdest thing:
most users play our #AudioGames while #commuting, walking or doing churns.
The audio-first medium is opening new spaces for #storytelling.
That’s exciting 🚀
most users play our #AudioGames while #commuting, walking or doing churns.
The audio-first medium is opening new spaces for #storytelling.
That’s exciting 🚀
What if audiobooks were playable?
That’s the idea behind PlayNook.
Interactive audio stories that adapt to your choices.
Fully voiced. Immersive. No screen needed (only if you want to).
And it’s already live and played by 10.000+ users.
#buildinpublic #gaming #audio #startup #tech
That’s the idea behind PlayNook.
Interactive audio stories that adapt to your choices.
Fully voiced. Immersive. No screen needed (only if you want to).
And it’s already live and played by 10.000+ users.
#buildinpublic #gaming #audio #startup #tech
April 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
What if audiobooks were playable?
That’s the idea behind PlayNook.
Interactive audio stories that adapt to your choices.
Fully voiced. Immersive. No screen needed (only if you want to).
And it’s already live and played by 10.000+ users.
#buildinpublic #gaming #audio #startup #tech
That’s the idea behind PlayNook.
Interactive audio stories that adapt to your choices.
Fully voiced. Immersive. No screen needed (only if you want to).
And it’s already live and played by 10.000+ users.
#buildinpublic #gaming #audio #startup #tech
Big week at PlayNook: v2.0 is here!👇
🔁 Replay scenes anytime
🌐 Switch language mid-play
ℹ️ Genre, credits & languages in every Season
🎓 5 exclusive AudioGames from Scuola Holden students — dropping weekly
First one’s live today.
Let’s build the future of gaming together 🚀 #buildinpublic
🔁 Replay scenes anytime
🌐 Switch language mid-play
ℹ️ Genre, credits & languages in every Season
🎓 5 exclusive AudioGames from Scuola Holden students — dropping weekly
First one’s live today.
Let’s build the future of gaming together 🚀 #buildinpublic
April 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Big week at PlayNook: v2.0 is here!👇
🔁 Replay scenes anytime
🌐 Switch language mid-play
ℹ️ Genre, credits & languages in every Season
🎓 5 exclusive AudioGames from Scuola Holden students — dropping weekly
First one’s live today.
Let’s build the future of gaming together 🚀 #buildinpublic
🔁 Replay scenes anytime
🌐 Switch language mid-play
ℹ️ Genre, credits & languages in every Season
🎓 5 exclusive AudioGames from Scuola Holden students — dropping weekly
First one’s live today.
Let’s build the future of gaming together 🚀 #buildinpublic
We spent the last year building a new kind of entertainment.
Think: immersive stories you don’t just listen to — you play.
We call them AudioGames.
#buildinpublic #audiogames #gaming #startup #audiobook
Think: immersive stories you don’t just listen to — you play.
We call them AudioGames.
#buildinpublic #audiogames #gaming #startup #audiobook
April 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
We spent the last year building a new kind of entertainment.
Think: immersive stories you don’t just listen to — you play.
We call them AudioGames.
#buildinpublic #audiogames #gaming #startup #audiobook
Think: immersive stories you don’t just listen to — you play.
We call them AudioGames.
#buildinpublic #audiogames #gaming #startup #audiobook
what if we started a monthly Open Call for #authors? We’re constanty looking for fresh ideas for new AudioGames. Drop a comment if you’re interested 👇
#writing #opencall #calltoaction #books #audiobooks #dnd #buildinpublic
#writing #opencall #calltoaction #books #audiobooks #dnd #buildinpublic
April 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
what if we started a monthly Open Call for #authors? We’re constanty looking for fresh ideas for new AudioGames. Drop a comment if you’re interested 👇
#writing #opencall #calltoaction #books #audiobooks #dnd #buildinpublic
#writing #opencall #calltoaction #books #audiobooks #dnd #buildinpublic
Time for #Christmas at PlayNook too 🎄 What a team!
December 17, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Time for #Christmas at PlayNook too 🎄 What a team!
Just headed in San Francisco! I’ll be here with PlayNook for the next week for a networking and mentorship program by INNOVIT.
If you’re in the Bay Area too, hit me up and let’s grab a cup of coffee!
December 2, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Just headed in San Francisco! I’ll be here with PlayNook for the next week for a networking and mentorship program by INNOVIT.
If you’re in the Bay Area too, hit me up and let’s grab a cup of coffee!
keepin’ up with our Weekly Release and I have to say, it’s an amazing journey every time.
Here’s what we’re up to:
📄 brainstorming with the team to identify the strongest titles and set the schedule
🎧 high-speed production pipeline
🚀 release-feedback loop
What do you think?
#buildinpublic
Here’s what we’re up to:
📄 brainstorming with the team to identify the strongest titles and set the schedule
🎧 high-speed production pipeline
🚀 release-feedback loop
What do you think?
#buildinpublic
November 30, 2024 at 10:18 PM
keepin’ up with our Weekly Release and I have to say, it’s an amazing journey every time.
Here’s what we’re up to:
📄 brainstorming with the team to identify the strongest titles and set the schedule
🎧 high-speed production pipeline
🚀 release-feedback loop
What do you think?
#buildinpublic
Here’s what we’re up to:
📄 brainstorming with the team to identify the strongest titles and set the schedule
🎧 high-speed production pipeline
🚀 release-feedback loop
What do you think?
#buildinpublic
Next week I'll be in San Francisco with my startup for the first time. Any recommendations for events or must-dos? I'd love to connect and hear your suggestions!
November 27, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Next week I'll be in San Francisco with my startup for the first time. Any recommendations for events or must-dos? I'd love to connect and hear your suggestions!
Reposted by Stefano De Vivo
Maybe I’m late to the starter pack hype,
but here’s mine 👀
🌟 Chill Creator Starter Pack:
✔️ You build cool stuff for the love of it
✔️ Authenticity > trends
✔️ Your own rules, your own path
🚀 Sound like you? Drop what you’re building -
let’s create greatness together 💪
go.bsky.app/MLm1ndb
but here’s mine 👀
🌟 Chill Creator Starter Pack:
✔️ You build cool stuff for the love of it
✔️ Authenticity > trends
✔️ Your own rules, your own path
🚀 Sound like you? Drop what you’re building -
let’s create greatness together 💪
go.bsky.app/MLm1ndb
November 26, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Maybe I’m late to the starter pack hype,
but here’s mine 👀
🌟 Chill Creator Starter Pack:
✔️ You build cool stuff for the love of it
✔️ Authenticity > trends
✔️ Your own rules, your own path
🚀 Sound like you? Drop what you’re building -
let’s create greatness together 💪
go.bsky.app/MLm1ndb
but here’s mine 👀
🌟 Chill Creator Starter Pack:
✔️ You build cool stuff for the love of it
✔️ Authenticity > trends
✔️ Your own rules, your own path
🚀 Sound like you? Drop what you’re building -
let’s create greatness together 💪
go.bsky.app/MLm1ndb
Reposted by Stefano De Vivo
Looking for a few good #Europreneur adds to my list! Calling all founders and cofounders - please nominate from your network!
Limited space left 🇪🇺
(And yes, we’re inclusive of Europe, not just EU!)
go.bsky.app/NPxqgc2
Limited space left 🇪🇺
(And yes, we’re inclusive of Europe, not just EU!)
go.bsky.app/NPxqgc2
November 26, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Looking for a few good #Europreneur adds to my list! Calling all founders and cofounders - please nominate from your network!
Limited space left 🇪🇺
(And yes, we’re inclusive of Europe, not just EU!)
go.bsky.app/NPxqgc2
Limited space left 🇪🇺
(And yes, we’re inclusive of Europe, not just EU!)
go.bsky.app/NPxqgc2
Feedback is everything 🔥 How do you collect and implement early-stage user feedback to iteratively improve a product?
#buildinpublic
#buildinpublic
November 26, 2024 at 8:01 AM
Feedback is everything 🔥 How do you collect and implement early-stage user feedback to iteratively improve a product?
#buildinpublic
#buildinpublic