The Sailor DevIf you're thinking about making a game for the PlayDate, check out this book.
Pikario 
Okay, I had an idea to play with the background on the catalog page to make a 3D effect, what do you think?
Scenic Route SoftwareYou gotta grind your own coffee beans. #playdate
For the future catalog page I'm creating a banner, Panic says it's recommended not to just be a screenshot, but a render like a cover on an old game box. So I've recreated a tunnel with obstacles in blender, I like the render.
But I'm still researching how I can integrate the title (it can be in color) 🤔
My attempts:
Uncrank'dThe Uncrank'd Summer Splashdown 2026 is coming in July, hosted by D.I.V.A., D.E.V.A.N., and Luna P! Send in your trailers, behind the scenes, or even a #playdate music video.
Devs: https://forms.gle/66y8pcN8hxWSWSQQA
If you're not dev and want to contribute art or music:
https://forms.gle/LGKiWN1Wy1XW5xwdA
Want to join the Splashdown Crew? I’ll be posting the volunteer roles May 20th on Substack.
It's Friday, Playdate community,
What #playdate games are you diving into this weekend? Maybe you're diving into your backlog, working on your own game, or jumping into game development with your first #playdate game.
Community replies are featured every Wednesday on Substack.
#supportplaydatedevs
Sip, Crank, Play: Summer Splashdown 2026 Forms + Project Coffee Table Vol. 2 + the #playdate Passport, vote for your favorite game jam entry & the friendly nudges.
https://uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-quick-news-update-may13th
The Uncrank'd Summer Splashdown Forms:
Fans: https://forms.gle/LGKiWN1Wy1XW5xwdA
Devs: https://forms.gle/66y8pcN8hxWSWSQQA
DonsweltThankfully, Panic indicates in the #Playdate Store whether a game was created using AI. That way, I can ignore all of those games.
☀️ The Uncrank’d Summer Splashdown Showcase lands this July!
#Playdate devs: get your trailers ready.
Community: Share your art, music, and summer memories.
Form links go live tomorrow alongside the QNU on Substack.
#supportplaydatedevs
#Playdate devs: get your trailers ready.
Community: Share your art, music, and summer memories.
Form links go live tomorrow alongside the QNU on Substack.
#supportplaydatedevs
TeacherThomasP-Racing (Playdate) Arena Match
(Longplay, No Commentary)
I'm not very good at it right now (I feel like I helped the other team more than my own), but I'm still learning and having fun. Picked this up on sale for $3.
