A gentle sip into August: Issue 12, the time shift to 12pm Eastern, The Yellow Lab Sitcom Experiment, RUBDUBDUB collab, sweepstakes, the community calendars, Digital Threads, Artsy Bytes Artbook, the #Playdate Passport + nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...

I know I know. I'm 4 days late, but if you haven't seen them, both Delved and The Lushes Land are on sale for 2 bucks a pop on Catalog until the 7th to celebrate August! Make sure to check out all the other wonderful games on sale in celebration of August as well! #Playdate play.date/games/tags/o...

Hey @play.date fam… it’s time. 💛 Uncrank’d Issue 12 is LIVE! uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc... (pre-order) uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc... uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc... (pre-order) And don’t forget to enter the Summer Splashdown sweepstakes! forms.gle/rxsmyECRKxm7...

Welcome to August! The Crank Collective is playing The Magician by FM Studio. Come play, hang out, and chat with the #playdate community. play.date/games/the-ma... #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

Before I dive into reworking the existing Boondoggle code next month, I’m spending some time on the UI and chapter‑opening sequences. I’m really happy with how this turned out. #playdate #playdateprime #indiedev

Another month wrapped. We brewed it. The Summer Splashdown is out now, The Yellow Lab Sitcom Experiment, merch, sweepstakes #Playdate Projects, Passport + nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #playdateprime #supportplaydatedevs

New week means an update to the #Playdate Makers Guild: A database where devs can team up with artists, composers, coders, and mentors. LINK: forms.gle/QJ8ZxcpubG9v... The directory updates every Wednesday on Substack. #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

The second Crank Collective Discord chat for July is happening now! Come hang out with some #playdate community members as we talk about Merry Andrew with Tragic Planet. Can’t make it to the chats? Check out the TCC form: forms.gle/biqAtV37v6Q7...

The first Crank Collective Discord chat for July is happening now! Come hang out with some #playdate community members as we talk about Merry Andrew by Tragic Planet. 🔗 discord.gg/hQ76Xx833H Can’t make it to the chats? Check out the TCC form: forms.gle/biqAtV37v6Q7...

What #playdate games are on your list for this weekend? What are the 1st, 3rd & 7th games on your Playdate under 'Sideloaded' and/or 'From Catalog'? Community replies are featured every Wednesday on Substack. Reply below. 👇️

Hello, #playdate community. The Crank Collective chat w/ Tragic Planet is July 26th at 10 AM eastern. The community chat will happen on July 25th at 2pm eastern on the Uncrank'd Discord server. Hope to see you there. Can't make it to either chat? 👇️ forms.gle/biqAtV37v6Q7...

Still brewing despite some hiccups: The Crank Collective Chat, #Playdate Makers Guild, Summer Splashdown update, Uncrank'd shopping, Playdate Projects (calendars, Digital Threads & RUBDUBDUB), Passport + nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

Hello, #playdate community. The Crank Collective play period has wrapped a day early! It’s time to dive into the Merry Andrew questionnaire. forms.gle/biqAtV37v6Q7... The chat with Tragic Planet: July 26th at 10 AM. The community chat about the game will happen on July 25th. TBA

Happy Friday! What #playdate games are on your list for this weekend? What are the 2nd, 3rd & 4th games on your Playdate under 'Sideloaded' and/or 'From Catalog'? Community replies are featured every Wednesday on Substack. Send in your answers by Monday. #playdateprime #supportplaydatedevs

A humid midweek blast: #Playdate Makers Guild, Uncrank’d mystery loot, calling on devs for Folio & Issue 13 interviews, Summer Splashdown, #playdate projects, Passport + nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

Sign up for the #Playdate Makers Guild: A database where devs can team up with artists, composers, coders, and mentors who can support you at every stage of game design. LINK: forms.gle/QJ8ZxcpubG9v... The directory updates every Wednesday on Substack. #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

After a few small hiccups, The First Sparks is officially at the printer. This #playdate hardcover book is a collection of issues 1–3. 170+ pages. You can grab it now through The Catch‑Up Bundle. uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/the... Standalone pre‑orders for The First Sparks reopen in August.

Happy Friday! What #playdate games are on your list for this weekend? What are the 1st, 7th and 10th games on your Playdate under 'Sideloaded' or 'From Catalog'? Community replies are featured every Wednesday on Substack. #playdateprime #supportplaydatedevs

Pouring into July with the #Playdate Makers Guild announcement, a community directory of resources, the 2027 Playdate Community Calendar, the Folio issue 3, the Catch Up Bundle update, Playdate Passport and friendly nudges. Read about it here: uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...

Happy Friday! What #playdate games are on your list for this weekend? Let's add in another question. What are the 2nd, 5th and 8th games on your Playdate under 'Sideloaded' or 'From Catalog'? Community replies are featured every Wednesday on Substack. #playdateprime #supportplaydatedevs

Let’s mocha some noise for July: Oh Canada! mini dev shoutout, Merry Andrew and Switchboard shuffle for the Crank Collective, merch, thank yous, #Playdate Passport and friendly nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

Welcome to July! The Crank Collective is playing Merry Andrew by Tragic Planet. Come play, hang out, and chat with the #playdate community. play.date/games/merry-... #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

Huge thanks to everyone who sent in music samples for Boondoggle. I’ve officially locked in two composers who are going to make these tracks pop for this #playdate game. I may have other projects coming up so watch this space. #indiedev #playdateprime

Missed the deadline to send in a Summer Splashdown trailer? No worries, you can still hype your upcoming #Playdate release through the Splashdown digital/print magazine. forms.gle/aKNgoUQgDq9g... #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

June's Crank Collective Discord chat is happening now! Come hang out with some #playdate community members as we talk Cannonball Kid with Alan Cooke. 🔗 discord.gg/hQ76Xx833H Can’t make it to the chats? Check out the TCC form: forms.gle/3ZYjycgELA9C...

Happy Friday! What #playdate games are on your list to play for the last weekend of June? Or maybe you're getting into a non-Playdate game. Community replies are featured every Wednesday on Substack. #playdateprime #supportplaydatedevs

Missed your shot at picking up The Catch Up Bundle? A few more just hit the shop. uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/the... #playdateprime #playdate #supportplaydatedevs

Sip into summer: the Catch Up Bundle, a milestone perk, new merch, last calls, #Playdate Passport updates, & all the friendly nudges to close out June. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

Uncrank'd Quick News Update - June 24th

Sip into summer: the Catch Up Bundle, a milestone perk, new merch, last calls, Playdate Passport updates, & all the friendly nudges to close out June.

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Uncrank'd now has 400 #playdate followers! Let's celebrate with a discount! From today to June 30th, use BlueskyUNC to get 5% off your next digital zine, print zine, or Project Coffee Table book purchase on uncrankd.myshopify.com #supportplaydatedevs #playdayeprime

Last call for the Summer Splashdown #playdate Showcase on YouTube. The submission window is still open. Devs: forms.gle/66y8pcN8hxWS... Fans: forms.gle/LGKiWN1Wy1XW... Community Questionnaire: forms.gle/ARrjnDW8h4Qt... Reach out or Discord DM for more info.