Meet Etta Vesper, the sultry singer stepping into Boondoggle, a supernatural 1933 noir #Playdate game where every shadow hides a secret and the truth walks just out of sight.
Currently working on in-game lip syncing & animations to her haunting track. Stay tuned.
This week’s tiny sip: Project Fête is underway, a "new" project idea, the last Crank Collective chats, the March questionnaire is live, and fresh dev shoutouts and friendly reminders.
https://uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-quick-news-update-march25
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#playdateprime
A congratulations and The Weekend Boot-up all about The 2025 Playdate Community Awards, March birthdays, The Crank Collective chat dates, community shoutouts & some friendly nudges.
https://uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/the-weekend-boot-up-march-edition
The bite‑sized digital #PlaydatePrime zine, The FOLIO is available on Substack right now!
https://uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-quick-news-update-march-fd8
To celebrate the launch, I’m giving away two custom FOLIO canvas tote bags to the first two people who reply on Substack or here.
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This week's blend is brewed and ready to sip. The Folio Issue 1, a call for Fun in the Sun 2026 devs, the Uncrank’d Live beta, The Crank Collective Podcast dropping April 1st, all things Pulp, #PlaydatePrime, and more.
https://uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-quick-news-update-march-fd8
Issue 11 is our annual Pulp celebration, and Uncrank’d wants you in it!
Pulp devs, artists, & storytellers: send in your devlogs, tips, tricks, art, interviews, or a #playdateprime spotlight on your latest project.
And even if your games aren't made in Pulp, no problem. There’s room for you too. Reply below and join the fun!
#Playdate
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Xanialasagna 
Uncrank'd