I added an attract mode for SwitchBoard Shuffle. Obviously I had to draw a robot operator just for that! Its play style is questionable but... it works surprisingly well! #playdate #pixelart

Changed the time for a line to disappear from 2s to 3s. Wasn't expecting such a huge impact on scoring: I just beat my personal best 10 fold (from 479,000 to 4,234,000)! Chaining is feeling really good now! #playdate #indiedev

For Switchboard Shuffle, I'm using the #playdate synth for the music. It sounds great but my workflow is rough: compose in GarageBand, rewrite everything in Notion (a MIDI editor), experiment with synth settings in Lua to find the right tone, then port to C. Wonder how others handle this.

Here's a look at the different stages of creating the #1bit title screen artwork for Switchboard Shuffle, my #FallingBlockJam entry. I am unable to draw the same face twice so I had to iterate to make sure the art was consistent with the operator's look. #playdate #pixelart

My deep dive retrospective on @play.date at three years old, over @wired.com - from getting started to the current development scene of this quirky handheld! Thanks to developers @synapticsugar.games, @raphcal.bsky.social, and @loudo.lugludum.com for their contributions!

Somehow I managed to finish a rough entry for #FallingBlockJam! It's far from done but it's playable! If you own a Playdate or an Apple Silicon Mac, you can give it a try here: rapcal.itch.io/switchboard-...

Running late for the #FallingBlockJam, but gameplay is finally starting to take shape!

My daughter has great ideas for her original characters. I tried to draw a #fanart of Leila, one of her creations.

This month’s artwork for the @uncrankdpd.bsky.social calendar was drawn by me! Caroline and Saki are meeting up outdoor to enjoy some #Playdate games together!

RelAXE, my submission to the #playdate #uncrankdgamejam, placed 2nd out of 20! I still can’t believe it! Thank you so much to everyone! rapcal.itch.io/relaxe

Made a new video about the Playdate! I talk about what I've been playing on mine lately and ask whether it's still worth picking up after the recent price bump.

A total of twenty games have been submitted for the Uncrank'd Game Jam. Check them out here: itch.io/jam/uncrankd... The winners will be revealed on June 7th and more on the game jam in issue 8. #Playdate

🏷️ The Catalog Anniversary Sale 2025 is LIVE! We're featuring a bunch of discounted titles on the Catalog frontpage—see what looks good to you: play.date/games

Huge congratulations to Xx_Henry_xX for setting a new world record of 3,213,400 points in Kuroobi for #Playdate! After more than a year, Chromeblast's incredible 3 million points record has finally been beaten!

PUP CUP is out TOMORROW! @play.date Catalog - this is a Big update to the itch version (which will also get the newness) Get your Cranks ready to feed some dogs!

I finally received the #Playdate Advent Calendar and the 2025 calendar 🥳. It was full of surprises, and being able to open everything at once was fun 🎁

catharsis

東京ゲームダンジョン７、2/15(土)に出展決定！ Playdate向け新作ゲーム「CRAZY SONIC」の体験版を展示します！ #playdate #ゲムダン youtu.be/_KhqeTEjvhE

Should actually used this as a Judo-Love-Gif :D #playdate

A new update for Poker Poker Magic is out today on Catalog! It adds a whole new Score Attack mode with an online leaderboard! Perfect for score chasers or anyone looking to relax without the risk of being submerged by enemy attacks! #playdate #puzzlegame

Surprise! 🎁

It's time for the Playdate Community Awards 2024! If you enjoyed any of my games, I would really appreciate your vote!

Crank Casino, first game released on Catalog is out now! play.date/games/crank-...

キュアスカイ #precure #バルーンアート

New update for Poker Poker Magic on #Playdate! 🎉 The CPU now has a slight delay between moves, making it less aggressive. Difficulty is now closer to how it was in the original release! It’s also still on sale for the next 24 hours on Catalog! rapcal.itch.io/poker-poker-...

I grew up on these streets

We have our first Recorded NIGHTMARE RUN! This is a full Crown run so *Spoilers* but it's awesome to see someone going through it. www.reddit.com/r/PlaydateCo...

@ldbrart.bsky.social sent me this lovely Off-Planet Dreams pillow for being the first player to get a crown in the game! Huge thanks for this awesome gift, it made my day! #playdate

Didn’t you know? Poker Poker Magic is on sale on Catalog for 33% off! Don't miss it! #playdate play.date/games/poker-...

In addition to a new Playdate Update, we'll also be having a 🍂 Catalog Fall Sale 🍂 next week! ⚡ Over 160+ games will be on sale so get those wishlists ready 📅 October 31, 10 AM PT - November 14, 10 AM PT

It's a game where you use a very small spaceship to make holes in a slice of Emmental cheese. Be kind and don't make too many holes or you'll get hungry. @mouflon-cloud.bsky.social

We loved hosting our friends from MinnMax as they filmed their new MinnMax Spotlight segment in Portland—check it out for lots of behind-the-scenes chat about Playdate youtu.be/ZSZcJH0ewKw

Poker Poker Magic Panic Playdate handheld gameplay Video: youtu.be/wWXFacBxUcc Available at play.date/games/poker-... or rapcal.itch.io/poker-poker-... (copy was kindly provided) #playdate @play.date

Hi! Just discovered #portfolioday and happy to participate too! I'm an indie game developer creating games for the #playdate.

Just finished the Nightmare Run of Off-Planet Dreams in 11m 45s! You can see the whole run on Reddit www.reddit.com/r/PlaydateCo... #playdate

I was really impressed by the Itch page for Voidblazers, and now that I’ve redesigned the page for Poker Poker Magic, I’m even more in awe. Working within Itch’s constraints is a challenge, but I’m happy with the result! Check it out: rapcal.itch.io/poker-poker-...

The Fun in the Sun itch bundle is live! itch.io/b/2548/fun-i... 10 great games for $19.50. That's 48% off the regular price!! #supportPlaydateDevs #playdate

[Test] Playdate Oh ! Un test d'une console sur Factornews, ce n'est pas tous les jours. Cette fois-ci, c'est @billou95.eu qui s'y colle avec la #Playdate de Panic Inc. Une console pas donnée, mais qui a de la gueule et de bonnes idées. ➡️ www.factornews.com/test/playdat...

At least 45 #playdate games are on sale for the itch summer sale. Now is your chance to pickup Time Flies Like An Arrow for 50% off. itch.io/games/on-sal...

Kuroobi for #Playdate is on sale for $2 (-67% off). Buy me a coffee and try to beat Chrome's massive score of 3 million points! play.date/games/kuroobi/

🏷️ The Catalog Anniversary sale is now live, going on for a week until March 14! Grab P-Racing for 50% off, Root Bear for just $2, A Balanced Brew at 75% off(!!) And many, many more. See the discounted prices in the Catalog app on your Playdate, or at play.date/games

Big shoutout to Chromeblast for claiming the top spot on the Kuroobi online leaderboard with an exceptional score of over 3 million points! You are the true black belt artist of the game! #playdate

Kuroobi is a horizontal shoot'em up for Playdate where you take on spaceships with your bare hands. Get ready to show off your martial-arts-slash-spaceship prowess. Do you have what it takes to save the day with only your 🤜FISTS🤛? play.date/games/kuroobi/