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Hello Playdate Podcast
Hosted by Don, Nick, and Ryan · EN
Don, Nick, and Ryan, three friends, share their love of the Panic Playdate game system on a weekly podcast.
News, reviews, developer interviews, and development chat - your one-stop source for all things involving your favorite handheld!
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Top 10 Games of 2025
Dec 3101:31:23Tap to summarizeHello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don take time to chat about our favorite Playdate games of 2025. Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Hello Playdate Pin DRAINED on Vinyl Our Top 10 Lists for 2025: Nick's List: 10 Oquonie by Hundred Rabbits 9 Backbeat by Scenic Route Software 8 Chance's Lucky Escape by Goloso Games & Julia Minamata 7 Magic Castle by Mateusz Michalak 6 Coda by nitebloom games 5 Terratopia by Kodiak Games 4 Blippo+ by YACHT, Telefantasy Studios, & Dustin Mierau 3 Shadowgate PD by Pixel Ghost 2 Totally Accurate Kissing Booth Simulator by Crowfriend Software 1 The Whiteout by Scenic Route Software Ryan's List: 10 Escape the Arcade by Julie & Anders Bjørnskov 9 Coda by nitebloom games 8 Inventris by Kryptoid98 7 Bayou Boats by Bryan Lian 6 Negative Reinforcement by digikerot 5 Lunorbit by Powerdive Games 4 A Fool's Errand by IORAMA 3 The Moon is our Friend by Paige Ruten 2 Overseer by thestoff 1 Cranky Cove by Jon Simantov Don's List: 10 The Moon is our Friend by Paige Ruten 9 Totally Accurate Kissing Booth Simulator by Crowfriend 8 Top Binz! by Damos Games 7 Dig! Dig! Dino! by Dom2D & Fayer 6 Pahtkest by Powerdive Games 5 Backbeat by Scenic Route Software 4 Outside Parties by Adams Immersive 3 Goblin Village by IrishJiminy 2 Match-o-3000 by YMGS 1 Black Hole Havoc by Cosmic Bros Pick of the Week: Next Episode: SHIP HAPPENS by ZokerinoDev & GEM Contact: Hello Playdate on Discord Hello Playdate on Bluesky Hello Playdate on YouTube Hello Playdate on Threads Hello Playdate on Instagram Playdatepodcast.com PDGames Pick of the Week Collection Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) For Amusement Only Games Merch For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear
Transcribe →Speed Round - Cheese n' Crackers
Dec 1601:14:14Tap to summarizeHello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don dish up some delightful holiday appetizers and jet through a STACK of Catalog and itch drops! You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more... Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Playdate Paper Model Playdate Advent Calendar Blippo+ Boredome Merch Blippo+ Sourcebook Nominations for the 2025 Playdate Community Awards New York Game Critic Awards Resonant Tale in Concert Playdate Bluesky Feed Hello Playdate Pin Cranko! Zine PLAYDATEPRIME Uncrank'd Coffee Table Books Uncrank'd Zine Substack PDGames Weekly Question Page Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Destination Update Destination Playdate The Moon is Our Friend OUTSIDE PARTIES Agents of Groove Four Corners: Square Off Echo Drop! Indie Inventory: ( 00:18:40 ) helloyellow by jonsimantov The Fall of Magic Castle by michalakweb Playdoban by joyrider 3774 Pongerground by mechars Sticky Stacks by decadedecaf Blips by joyrider3774 Sokobomb by shikoba Dig Pit Runner by CrankWorkGames Mea'va by nanobot567 The 95th by colingroom Gyrochord by soldship Is That a Canadian? by lakewitch A Fools Errand by IORAMA Echo Drop! by GrimPros Games The Shape that Waits by Glowtox Games Multitasking by Will Read Masboshi's Arcade Playball by Martin Theriault Bunny Buffet by Timeflight Sing Song Ding Dong by Grapefruitopia Industries Twincle Tarot by Pan-Gameworks.jp Kidd Copter by Kid Desimo Four Corners: Square Off by Scenic Route Software Froggotten Recipes by Team Froggo Solo Defender by Khors Media Molar Mayhem by organzola Schrodinger's Dungeon by Alejandro Burgueno DIORA by Zachary Snyder Catalog Games Currently on Sale PDGames on Sale Pick of the Week: ( 00:52:13 ) Cheese n' Crackers by Scene Route Software Next Episode: Top 10 of 2025 Contact: Hello Playdate on Discord Hello Playdate on Bluesky Hello Playdate on YouTube Hello Playdate on Threads Hello Playdate on Instagram Playdatepodcast.com PDGames Pick of the Week Collection Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) For Amusement Only Games Merch For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear
Transcribe →Hello 100
Dec 301:30:39Tap to summarizeHello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don celebrate one hundred episodes of the Hello Playdate Podcast. We wouldn't be here without your support. Thank each of you for listening, chatting in the Discord, and being part of our Playdate crew. News/Links: Hello Playdate Centennial Celebration Collection on Catalog OUTSIDE PARTIES by Adams Immersive Gaming on Ten Podcast Hello Playdate Enamel Pin Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Timestamps Stats ( 00:04:30 ) Centennial Celebration Collection ( 00:28:10 ) Pick of NEXT Week: Next Episode: DON - Cheese n' Crackers by Scenic Route Software Discord Thread Contact: Hello Playdate on Discord Hello Playdate on Bluesky Hello Playdate on YouTube Hello Playdate on Threads Hello Playdate on Instagram Playdatepodcast.com PDGames Pick of the Week Collection Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) For Amusement Only Games Merch For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear
Transcribe →Totally Accurate Kissing Simulator
Nov 1900:53:56Tap to summarizeHello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan and Don revel in the latest incarnation of the make-out club! You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more... Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Playdate Free Domestic Shipping Taria & Como Nominated at the Indie Game Awards Playdate Update Uncrank'd Coffee Table Books 2025 Solstice Showcase Questionnaire Uncrank'd Zine Substack PDGames Weekly Question Page Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Destination Update Destination Playdate Polku! Indie Inventory: ( 00:13:27 ) Waxel by TwigUnderWeapingWillow UFO Mayhem by Mirror Door Interactive Mazethingie by joyrider3774 Roller Blade by qwack! OUTSIDE PARTIES by Adams Immersive Ship Happens by Zokerinodev and GEM POLKU! by Matthew Jennings The Moon is Our Friend by Paige Ruten Picross Date by ithersta Smolitaire by Twenty Minute Mile Mash Gadget by Bipedal Dog Catalog Games Currently on Sale PDGames on Sale Pick of the Week: ( 00:30:00 ) Next Episode: NICK - Totally Accurate Kissing Simulator by Crowfriend Discord Thread Contact: Hello Playdate on Discord Hello Playdate on Bluesky Hello Playdate on YouTube Hello Playdate on Threads Hello Playdate on Instagram Playdatepodcast.com PDGames Pick of the Week Collection Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) For Amusement Only Games Merch For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear
Transcribe →Catalog Fall Sale - Ballistic Tilt
Nov 400:50:53Tap to summarizeHello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan and Don turn back the clocks to a nice tight sub-60-minute show! You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more... Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Catalog Games Currently on Sale Panic LIVE crank doesn't charge - Decal Silly Bot Shirt Little Playdate Shirt Atlantic 41 Devlog The Verge Playdate Article Ware-wolf Campfire Stories Announcement Love and Hate The Yulelog Fireplace Form Due Nov. 20 2025 Solstice Showcase Questionnaire Uncrank'd Live Form Uncrank'd Pumpkin Patch + Play Showcase Uncrank'd Zine Substack RUBDUBDUB PDGames Weekly Question Page Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Destination Update Destination Playdate The Long Arc Row-Bot Rally Indie Inventory: ( 00:24:44 ) Ware-wolf Campfire Stories by Ledbetter Games (and Friends) Crankshot by lucasjorg Xorbius Lite by cowtoolsbebop Go Holmes! by RetroGamma Catalog Games Currently on Sale PDGames on Sale Pick of the Week: ( 00:32:22 ) Ballistic Tilt by DerekDumas Discord Thread Next Episode: NICK - Totally Accurate Kissing Simulator by Crowfriend Discord Thread Contact: Hello Playdate on Discord Hello Playdate on Bluesky Hello Playdate on YouTube Hello Playdate on Threads Hello Playdate on Instagram Playdatepodcast.com PDGames Pick of the Week Collection Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) For Amusement Only Games Merch For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear
Transcribe →PDManager - Cranky Cove
Oct 2101:20:19Tap to summarizeHello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan and Don somehow recorded the longest episode ever! Break it into two parts if you'd prefer. You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more... Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: The Long Arc by Elephant Star Balloon Julia's Mouse by Pfitschipfeil Rowbot Rally Update HEXA by rae PDManager for Mac by Keith Baker Playdate at Portland Retro Gaming Expo Uncrank'd Zine Substack PDGames Weekly Question Page Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Destination Update Destination Playdate Indie Inventory: ( 00:13:30 ) Ware-wolf by Ledbetter Games Claydate by Placeholders Snail City by Limited Ideas Productions The Spirit of the Law by intellikat Say When by Smashtoad Studios Pine by intellikat Hausbau by Peter Mühleder Red Terror by Jimmie Johnson SHPR by ZokerinoDev Space Mash by Paul Thomas Inspector Waffles: Early Days by Goloso Games Aurora: Oasis Adventure by Louis "Banana" Margat DexSweeper by Fishagon, LLC Cranky Cube by Benzalo TOGGLEBOT by Beep Yeah, LLC Catalog Games Currently on Sale PDGames on Sale Pick of the Week: ( 00:44:11 ) Cranky Cove by Jon Simantov Discord Thread Demo Next Episode: Ballistic Tilt by DerekDumas Discord Thread Contact: Hello Playdate on Discord Hello Playdate on Bluesky Hello Playdate on YouTube Hello Playdate on Threads Hello Playdate on Instagram Playdatepodcast.com PDGames Pick of the Week Collection Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) For Amusement Only Games Merch For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear
Transcribe →Potential Panic Event? - Negative Reinforcement
Feb 26, 202500:57:18Tap to summarizeHello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don hope to garner interest for a potential Panic event this summer! You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more...Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Official Playdate Podcast Episode 32 OSMI After Dark: Game On! Potential Panic Event Interest Form PUP CUP on Engadget PUP CUP PUPPY BOWL James Channel Playdate Review Unfinished Dungeon Crawler Screenshot Jam Play Jam 7 is Upcoming Uncrank'd Shopify Uncrank'd Game Jam Winter Edition Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Destination Update Suborbital Salvage on Destination Playdate Hope Lost Trackminia XTRIS Indie Inventory: ( 00:21:50 ) Crank Up by Elioth Games Volt Flop by JessicUgh DexSweeper by Fishagon LLC Cranky Cove by Jon Simantov Mignight Drift 86 by Henry Fehlner Eldritch Soul by Powerdive Games Carte Blanche by How Seven! XTRIS by Fletch Makes Stuff Catalog Games Currently on Sale Pick of the Week: ( 00:34:20 ) Negative Reinforcement by Digikerot Our Next Selection: Along Came a Spider: Valley of the Hollow by fatnose games Contact: Hello Playdate on Discord Hello Playdate on Instagram Hello Playdate on Bluesky Hello Playdate on Threads Hello Playdate on YouTube Playdatepodcast.com Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) For Amusement Only Games Merch For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear
Transcribe →Top 10 Games of 2024
Feb 12, 202501:23:50Tap to summarizeHello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don list our individual Top 10 Games of 2024. You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more...Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Play Jam 7 is Upcoming Playdate Added to GameUIDatabase The Hidden Secrets of the Playdate Video New Box Announcement Panic is Hiring! IrishJiminy Playdate Cage Uncrank'd Throwback Sale Coming to Uncrank'd - Feb 10-15 Uncrank'd Game Jam Winter Edition Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Destination Update Pup Cup on Destination Playdate Indie Inventory: ( 00:14:54 ) clap-along by grackalope Dual of Shadows by Dominik Haas FBIC by timpreskenis Pup Cup by Ledbetter Zzzzen Sleep by Crowfriend Date Night by Swansonge Hurry Gaery by theOHzonelayer Close Approach by Steven Namson Spooky Squad by International Synapse Suborbital Salvage by Games Right Meow Hope Lost by Dennis Van Zweiten Snow! by freds72 Binary Dungeon by mc2games Catalog Games Currently on Sale Top 10 of 2024 Discussion: ( 00:32:10 ) Our Next Pick of the Week: Negative Reinforcement by Digikerot Contact: Hello Playdate on Discord Hello Playdate on Instagram Hello Playdate on Bluesky Hello Playdate on Threads Hello Playdate on YouTube Playdatepodcast.com Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) For Amusement Only Games Merch For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear
Transcribe →Catalog Classics - Spilled Mushrooms
Jan 29, 202501:09:51Tap to summarizeHello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don chat about all of the goings on in the Uncrank'd universe as well as recent additions to the Playdate Catalog. Then we go deep into the woods to collect our thoughts on the excellend deck-builder Spilled Mushrooms. You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more...Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Panic on Bluesky, Mastodon and email list Jump Rope Star on Engadget Uncrank'd Visual Arts & Music Showcase Nomination Form Uncrank'd #5 Uncrank'd Subscriptions Uncrank'd Game Jam Winter Edition Catalog updates now include classic titles Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Destination Update Jump Truck on Destination Playdate Tenebra Wire Walk Indie Inventory: ( 00:20:55 ) Productivity Rabbit Hablet Simple Pinball Busy Buddy Juxtagram Vollemental Cyber Run Trackminia Andy Presents: Cribbage 1more Skyward Battles Bona Fido Catalog Games Currently on Sale Pick of the Week: ( 00:42:23 ) Spilled Mushrooms by John Weachock Next episode will feature our Best of 2024 Contact: Hello Playdate on Discord Hello Playdate on Instagram Hello Playdate on Bluesky Hello Playdate on Threads Hello Playdate on YouTube Playdatepodcast.com Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) For Amusement Only Games Merch For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear
Transcribe →New Packaging - The Boss's Son
Jan 14, 202500:39:43Tap to summarizeHello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan, and Don do a speed run on this release-lite week! We do find time to haggle with gamejam gem, The Boss's Son, however. You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more...Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Panic will be at Fan Expo Portland Jan 24-26, 2024 Mars After Midnight Best Handheld Runner-Up Mars After Midnight on the New York Game Awards Playdate Shirts Available Catalog Frequency in Overdrive Uncrank'd Playdate Atelier SquidGod Beginners Guide to Playdate Game Development Big Ben Uses a Playdate! New Playdate Packaging - Front and Back Drained Pinball Music Box Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Indie Inventory: ( 00:15:55 ) Book Collector: Master Edition by Aliflala Arty Clocks by Anefiox Catalog Games Currently on Sale Pick of the Week: ( 00:24:42 ) The Boss's Son by MetaArcade Our Next Pick of the Week is: Spilled Mushrooms by John Weachock Contact: Hello Playdate on Discord Hello Playdate on Instagram Hello Playdate on Bluesky Hello Playdate on Threads Hello Playdate on YouTube Playdatepodcast.com Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671) For Amusement Only Games Merch For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear
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