Patrick LewisJul 6, 2024
Idrees 
I can't believe it, my open-source ebook reader for the @playdate was featured in The Verge!!!
https://www.theverge.com/24191461/playdate-ereader-app-playbook-panic-teenage-engineering
#playdate #opensource
The Playdate makes a surprisingly good e-reader

Following distraction-free reading devices like the Boox Palma, the Playdate handheld gaming system now has an e-reader app.

The Verge
Jul 5, 2024 at 7:25pmWeb
Show threadHenrik JJul 5, 2024
@idreesinc @playdate @verge
Show threadMatt Hogan Jul 5, 2024
@idreesinc it’s pretty sweet!
Show threadIdrees Jul 5, 2024
@mtthgn Thank you!
Show threadPedro CambraJul 5, 2024
@idreesinc @playdate I might get one just for this 😬
Show threadmvuJul 6, 2024
@idreesinc @playdate as silly as it sounds this may have sold me on getting one lol
Show threadIdrees Jul 6, 2024
@mvu @playdate You should! It is a brilliant little device with tons of really great games by amazing game devs built-in! I don't know if my reading app is worth the investment alone, but the games are totally worth it.
Show threadMistyJul 6, 2024
@idreesinc Congrats!
Show threadSeven (Jacob)Jul 6, 2024
@idreesinc @playdate Playbook is genuinely my most used app on my Playdate. I like e-readers, but the Playdate is actually a size where I can always have it with me and read a bit here and there wherever I am. And using the crank to scroll is just fun!
Show threadIdrees Jul 6, 2024
@SevenStack @playdate I am so glad to hear that! I didn't have high expectations when I first started working on it, but the playdate turned out to be a bit more practical as an ereader than I had first expected!
Show threadJake in the desertJul 6, 2024
@idreesinc your ebook reader looks SO cool - love that candle progress indicator!! 😍
Show threadIdrees Jul 6, 2024
@jake4480 Thank you so much, I was quite proud of that candle thing!
Show threadJake in the desertJul 6, 2024
@idreesinc haha and cranking to read - can't wait to grab a Playdate and try it. It's definitely in my future. Been making a note of some of the games that look great for it too. LOVING all the indie games being designed for it. Egg touching also looks amazing 🤣
Show threadjbzJul 6, 2024
@idreesinc @playdate 👏👏
Show threadBillJul 6, 2024
@idreesinc @playdate I read that and almost bought one! Was gonna show @Gabrielle. It's neat, good work!
Show threadIdrees Jul 6, 2024
@Sempf @playdate @Gabrielle Thanks so much!
Show threadAubreyJul 6, 2024
@idreesinc @playdate yooooo i'm proud that's aweome + i love my playdate