My second #PlaydatePrime mini‑game, The Second of Frost, is out now on itch! xanialasagna.itch.io/the-second-o... And if you missed the first one, check out Pop, Fizz, Cheers! (with more mini‑games on the way): xanialasagna.itch.io/popfizzcheers #Playdate #Supportplaydatedevs #indiedev

Every April, Uncrank’d celebrates Pulp devs, and this year is no different! Send in your Pulp art for the zine, mailer, or special bookmark, a devlog, journal, and/or any tips & tricks. Want to be interviewed? We can do that too! The deadline is March 16. To reserve your spot, reply below. 💛

The Let’s Pulp & Chill game jam page is officially open: itch.io/jam/lets-pul... I’m also cooking up a Pulp art mailer and an Issue 11 bookmark, so send in your #Playdate art if you want to be part of it. Check out the Feb 18th update: uncrankdpdzine.substack.com #supportplaydatedevs

🦉If you haven’t checked out my interview on the @helloplaydate.bsky.social podcast:🦉 sites.libsyn.com/412607/inter... Huge thanks again for having me! WIP. My first attempt at a rhythm game. I’m excited to share more soon. #supportplaydatedevs #playdate #playdateprime #indiegamedev

#Playdate #SupportPlaydatedevs #PlaydatePrime #ProjectPocketGrams

Happy Friday, @play.date community! There are only 6 Cupid dates left! Reserve your heart today and it'll ship on Monday.

Hey @play.date community! I’m making 20 of these hearts with a Cupid #Playdate. If you’d like one, reply below.

The first February brew: Issue 10, the Crank Collective #Playdate game club, issue 11 survey, The Palette, dev shoutouts, #Playdateprime events, merch & more! uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #supportplaydatedevs

It’s that time again… Issue 10 drops Jan 31 and there’s a BIG #Playdate announcement brewing. Sneak peek 👇 YT: youtu.be/q25Bh0IDTb8 More this Wednesday on the Uncrank’d QNU: uncrankdpdzine.substack.com #SupportPlaydateDevs #PlaydatePrime

The Crank Collective starts in February! Each month, The Index (a team of 4 #Playdate community members) will pick a game, we all play, & we meet on Discord to discuss. Limited spots, but DM answers are welcomed. Highlights land in Uncrank’d + Folio. Want in? Replay below. #supportplaydatedevs

Uncrank’d presents: The Folio — a limited #PlaydatePrime zine! Issue 1: “The First Loop – Init() is where the loop begins” Spotlighting #Playdate devs launching in Q1 2026 who couldn’t be in Issue 10. 📋 Form: forms.gle/7yXs6d4iXie7... 🗞️ More in this week’s Quick News Update.

New year. New games. Uncrank'd is launching #PLAYDATEPRIME—a yearlong celebration of upcoming #Playdate games and the devs behind them. Each issue will feature 2–4 devs with games launching in 2026. 📅 Q1 2026 has two spots left! Form: forms.gle/7yXs6d4iXie7... Trailer: youtu.be/BeAmd5WFme4

... And just like that, the goal has been reached. Thank you to everyone who made this happen! What an amazing start to 2026, #playdate community. If you would like to contribute to the holiday fundraiser, there's about 12 hours left. Check out the link below. itch.io/s/173999/pla...

The Uncrank'd Boxing Week sale is on now: uncrankd.myshopify.com Issues 1-3 print are now 30% off in a fire sale to the 31st. A lot of other things including zines subscriptions, #Playdate merch, digital and other print issues are also on sale. New stock is being ordered for the new year.

Here's a friendly reminder about the #Playdate Yulelog holiday fundraiser—let’s help support the SPCA and a local food bank together. itch.io/s/173999/pla... Also check out: Boondoggle beta: xanialasagna.itch.io/boondoggle-b... SpellTooth: xanialasagna.itch.io/spelltooth #supportplaydatedevs

The 2025 #Playdate Yulelog isn’t just about the fireplace & tunes—it’s about giving back. This season, I'm raising support for the SPCA, & my local food bank. Warm hearts, full bowls, happy paws. Every little bit helps. itch.io/s/173999/pla... #PDYulelog2025 #Supportplaydatedevs

Grab Boondoggle (beta), Reach the Ocean, Soothsayer, Snatchy Carrots, & Solaris Arcana for 34% off on Itch through December 4th, or grab the bundle for $13.95. itch.io/s/169774/bla... #playdate #supportplaydatedevs

The #Playdate Black Friday sale is on now through November 30th. Issues 1 to 3 are still 20% off, while some zines and merch items are 14% off. Look for the applied BlkFridate code in your cart. uncrankd.myshopify.com #supportplaydatedevs

Project Coffee Table books, the 2026 #playdate community calendar pre-orders, & holiday bundles. The Yulelog 2025 community project, the November Caption This contest, the Hello Autumn bundle Contest, & more! uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #supportplaydatedevs

Check out the Hello Autumn 2025 mini #Playdate bundle & grab both "Gilly and the Isle of Sorrow" & "Soothsayer Remastered: The Spiritium" for only $6.66! Win one of two signed posters from Dark 'N Stormy Games! itch.io/b/3355/hello... #supportPlaydatedevs

The brew has been spilled! The Pumpkin Patch & Play, holiday bundles coming to Shopify, Uncrank'd Live, the November Caption This contest, the 2025 Hello Autumn #Playdate Itch Bundle, & more! uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #supportplaydatedevs

A meteor fell. Five dinosaurs changed. Battle through arcane timelines and face the xenodraco buried in the sky. 🦖 🦕 🦖 🦕 🦖 SpellTooth—a turn-based roguelite—launches this December in the #Playdate Advent Calendar. Trailer: youtu.be/uYe1J6MU2CE #supportplaydatedevs #indiedev

In Southwick, every strike echoes memory, and silence speaks louder than rage. Will you rise to the moment… or let the pain that built you break you? youtu.be/CE3pl-5zNuc Itch page: Coming soon Coming to #playdate Summer 2026 #supportplaydatedevs #indiedev

Hey there, @play.date community! Uncrank'd issue 9 (digital) is now available! uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/unc... Print pre-orders start next week Saturday, November 1st along with some other goodies just in time for the holidays! Watch this space. #Playdate #supportplaydatedevs

Hey #Playdate devs! We need to fill some advent calendar spots. It could be a released game, a new release, or a beta to excite the community for 2026. If interested or know someone who is, comment below or contact Xania. #supportplaydatedevs

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

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

After 92 years of waiting, Boondoggle early beta is FINALLY out now. xanialasagna.itch.io/boondoggle-b... #playdate #indiedev #supportplaydatedevs

The Narrative Nexus short story app is live. xanialasagna.itch.io/narrative-ne... I've been working on this for a while when I had some time since it's my first solo Lua project. More updates coming soon. #supportplaydatedevs #Playdate

Hello, @play.date community! Two things for this Friday: 1) July 19th is your last chance to send in a caption for this month's contest. forms.gle/CUavMwRdTwRt... 2) There is still time to join the Project Coffee table books or the 2026 calendar. Reply below for more info. #supportplaydatedevs

Cheers to all the #Playdate dads on this Father's Day!

It’s been a while since I posted something here, but please let me know which #Playdate game you would want to see first: Option 1 or option 2. #indiedev #supportplaydatedevs

See what's brewing this Wednesday in the Uncrank’d Quick News Update. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com @play.date‬ projects, contests, a case study, a milestone celebration, holiday wish lists, and more! #yearofthePlaydateDev

Uncrank’d TV: Episode 19 is the season 2 finale! Got something #Playdate related to share or tease? Reply below or reach out to Xania on Discord. #UncrankdTV

The Uncrank’d Pre-Summer game jam has officially kicked off! Check out the themes here: youtu.be/4Dy9IFvEves Go to the itch page to join up: itch.io/jam/uncrankd.... #Playdate #supportplaydatedevs #Uncrankdgamejam

A new month brings a fresh Caption This challenge! Enter here: forms.gle/7z6TYNLULWRd... Congrats to April’s contest winners! Check it out. youtube.com/shorts/fJCvP...

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Today’s the day, @play.date community! Pre-order issue 7 today! xanialasagna.storenvy.com  (physical only) uncrankd.myshopify.com (digital & physical) #playdate #supportplaydatedevs

Uncrank'd extends warm wishes for a joyful Passover and a Happy Easter from our families to yours! Take this opportunity to dive into any #Playdate games on your backlog and enjoy the weekend.

Season Two is up for preorder NOW! Starts on May 29. Get new games weekly along with the rest of the Playdate community. This is going to be so great! ✌️ play.date/s2

WIP Soothsayer Remastered. See the difference from 2023 to now. It’s about time I ported this game. #supportPlaydateDevs #indieDev #Playdate

The Uncrank’d #Playdate pre-summer game jam page is live! itch.io/jam/uncrankd... The game jam themes will be announced on May 2nd. #supportplaydatedevs

Here's all six different modes in Cheese 'n Crackers. Your personal best score is displayed top left, and it saves state for each mode, per player profile, and will display "Resume" if you already have a game in progress. #playdate

What’s brewing in today’s Uncrank’d Q.N.U.? Summer @play.date direct, Uncrank’d game jam, issue 7 pre-orders, and contests. April Caption This! forms.gle/DgS5szpdS6sQ... Narrative Nexus: forms.gle/E9MmfwX9nQDy...

The #Playdate community now knows what the bear, the goat, & the elk were thinking or saying from the 1st Uncrank’d Caption This! Contest. youtube.com/shorts/JVhNp... Congratulations to all who sent in a caption! #supportplaydatedevs

Uncrank’d 2nd #Playdate contest: The Narrative Nexus starts today! forms.gle/E9MmfwX9nQDy... Have fun and good luck! #supportplaydatedevs #Playdate

It’s April, so let’s get the Uncrank’d #Playdate contest 1/2 started! What is Pawtrick Meowtimer thinking or saying? Send in those captions: forms.gle/DgS5szpdS6sQ... Good luck! #supportplaydatedevs

It’s time to vote for your favorite caption for the first Uncrank’d #Playdate contest of 2025. The form closes on March 30th at noon US EST/9am US PST. Link: forms.gle/Gap164QqpWh1...

What’s brewing in today’s Uncrank'd Q.N.U? 9 spots left for the #Playdate community spring mailer, 5 spots left for F.I.T.S. 25, Caption this contest: forms.gle/P2BYfYqUoiYt... & more... #supportplaydatedevs

Welcome to the Uncrank’d #Playdate Caption This! What do you think the bear, the goat, and the elk are thinking/saying? Reply with your caption. #capthisPD #supportplaydatdevs