Another month wrapped. We brewed it. The Summer Splashdown is out now, The Yellow Lab Sitcom Experiment, merch, sweepstakes #Playdate Projects, Passport + nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #playdateprime #supportplaydatedevs

New week means an update to the #Playdate Makers Guild: A database where devs can team up with artists, composers, coders, and mentors. LINK: forms.gle/QJ8ZxcpubG9v... The directory updates every Wednesday on Substack. #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

The second Crank Collective Discord chat for July is happening now! Come hang out with some #playdate community members as we talk about Merry Andrew with Tragic Planet. Can’t make it to the chats? Check out the TCC form: forms.gle/biqAtV37v6Q7...

What #playdate games are on your list for this weekend? What are the 1st, 3rd & 7th games on your Playdate under 'Sideloaded' and/or 'From Catalog'? Community replies are featured every Wednesday on Substack. Reply below. 👇️

Hello, #playdate community. The Crank Collective chat w/ Tragic Planet is July 26th at 10 AM eastern. The community chat will happen on July 25th at 2pm eastern on the Uncrank'd Discord server. Hope to see you there. Can't make it to either chat? 👇️ forms.gle/biqAtV37v6Q7...

Still brewing despite some hiccups: The Crank Collective Chat, #Playdate Makers Guild, Summer Splashdown update, Uncrank'd shopping, Playdate Projects (calendars, Digital Threads & RUBDUBDUB), Passport + nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

Hello, #playdate community. The Crank Collective play period has wrapped a day early! It’s time to dive into the Merry Andrew questionnaire. forms.gle/biqAtV37v6Q7... The chat with Tragic Planet: July 26th at 10 AM. The community chat about the game will happen on July 25th. TBA

A humid midweek blast: #Playdate Makers Guild, Uncrank’d mystery loot, calling on devs for Folio & Issue 13 interviews, Summer Splashdown, #playdate projects, Passport + nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

After a few small hiccups, The First Sparks is officially at the printer. This #playdate hardcover book is a collection of issues 1–3. 170+ pages. You can grab it now through The Catch‑Up Bundle. uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/the... Standalone pre‑orders for The First Sparks reopen in August.

Pouring into July with the #Playdate Makers Guild announcement, a community directory of resources, the 2027 Playdate Community Calendar, the Folio issue 3, the Catch Up Bundle update, Playdate Passport and friendly nudges. Read about it here: uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...

Let’s mocha some noise for July: Oh Canada! mini dev shoutout, Merry Andrew and Switchboard shuffle for the Crank Collective, merch, thank yous, #Playdate Passport and friendly nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

Welcome to July! The Crank Collective is playing Merry Andrew by Tragic Planet. Come play, hang out, and chat with the #playdate community. play.date/games/merry-... #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

Missed the deadline to send in a Summer Splashdown trailer? No worries, you can still hype your upcoming #Playdate release through the Splashdown digital/print magazine. forms.gle/aKNgoUQgDq9g... #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

Missed your shot at picking up The Catch Up Bundle? A few more just hit the shop. uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/the... #playdateprime #playdate #supportplaydatedevs

Uncrank'd now has 400 #playdate followers! Let's celebrate with a discount! From today to June 30th, use BlueskyUNC to get 5% off your next digital zine, print zine, or Project Coffee Table book purchase on uncrankd.myshopify.com #supportplaydatedevs #playdayeprime

Last call for the Summer Splashdown #playdate Showcase on YouTube. The submission window is still open. Devs: forms.gle/66y8pcN8hxWS... Fans: forms.gle/LGKiWN1Wy1XW... Community Questionnaire: forms.gle/ARrjnDW8h4Qt... Reach out or Discord DM for more info.

To all the amazing dads, stepdads, pet dads, & father figures, Happy Father's Day from everyone at Uncrank'd.

Hello, #playdate community. The Crank Collective play period has officially wrapped! Now it’s time to dive into the Cannonball Kid questionnaire. forms.gle/3ZYjycgELA9C... The 1st Discord chat with Alan Cooke: Saturday, June 27th at 9pm Eastern 2nd Discord chat: To be announced on June 24th.

Whoa! The Catch Up Bundle is sold out! Hang tight, #Playdate fam. I’ll make more bundles available next Wednesday around 11 AM Eastern. Don’t forget to check the updated Uncrank’d Zine App for discounts. xanialasagna.itch.io/uncrankd-zin...

A hot cup of Uncrank'd: Calling pixel artists, Uncrank'd x Folio app updates, surprise discounts, new merch, the Catch Up Bundle, #Playdate Passport updates, and friendly nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #playdateprime #supportplaydatedevs

Don’t forget to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win 1 of 5 codes for Fortress by Alan & Beth Cooke. Enter here: forms.gle/3hZstFjMxRR5... The names will be drawn on June 20th. The digital Folio zine is available on Substack: uncrankdpdzine.substack.com Good luck!

Calling all Canadian #Playdate devs! Uncrank'd wants to feature your game/games on July 1st in the Oh Canada spotlight! Trailers can also be squeezed into the Summer Splashdown. Everyone else: Substack spotlights are open. Reach out anytime. #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

Pour yourself a cup: Folio Issue 2 is here, the Victory Lap video, Oh Canada shoutout, #Playdate Passport, the Summer Splashdown forms, and this week’s friendly nudges. uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q... #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

With the Nintendo Direct still fresh in our memories, it’s our turn next, the Uncrank’d Summer Splashdown is coming this July on YouTube! Trailers, FITS 2026, music, #playdate community. Hosted by DIVA, DEVAN & Luna Perl. Submit: Devs: forms.gle/66y8pcN8hxWS... Fans: forms.gle/LGKiWN1Wy1XW...

👉 The 2026 Uncrank’d Pre‑Summer Game Jam results are LIVE! itch.io/jam/uncrankd... Congrats to all the devs who jumped in and made a game in 9 days. 🔥 The Victory Lap video & the reveal of the Sun‑Picked Favorite drops on June 6th. #supportplaydatedevs #playdate #sunshineoverscores

Say hello to the Uncrank’d Crank Club, the #playdate zine fidelity card. Starting next week, buy any 5 zines or 5 merch items (mix and match) & get 10% off your next purchase. App coming soon. More details in the June 3rd QNU: uncrankdpdzine.substack.com/p/uncrankd-q...

Welcome to June! The Crank Collective is playing Cannonball Kid by Alan & Beth Cooke Come play, hang out, and chat with the #Playdate community. play.date/games/cannon... #supportplaydatedevs #playdateprime

Have you voted for the Uncrank’d Game Jam ☀️Sun‑Picked Favorite yet? 👉 Vote here: forms.gle/cHaTgb7AoLYd... Check out the entries here: itch.io/jam/uncrankd... #Playdate #supportplaydatedevs

Here are some #playdate community projects: Fun in the Sun 2026 teaser (game bundle in July) youtube.com/shorts/AHwhi... Fun in the Sun questionnaire forms.gle/ARrjnDW8h4Qt... Project Coffee Table Volume 2 & calendars forms.gle/dRUqhvq5PC5W... Summer Splashdown: forms.gle/66y8pcN8hxWS...

Congrats to @thegamellama.bsky.social & Ryan C. for winning the variant cover of Issue 11! Two extra names were pulled this morning. David W. and Kent F. will each receive a copy of Issue 11. Huge thanks to everyone who entered! The next #playdate sweepstakes is coming later this year.