Episodes

  • Ship Happens

    Ship Happens
    Jan 14 2026
    Hello 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: Stripe video about Panic/the PlaydatePlayjam 9 is comingThe first episode of Damos Games NewsThe 12 types of Playdate playersHello Playdate Pin Destination Update: Echo DropDiora Indie Inventory: Qloister by etscrivnerConstellations by soleilalpinSpelltooth by XaniaLasagnaIn the Middle Ages by seb0816Microgoober Race Tests by ChronicbiteWaiting for Odysseus by PomettiniExtract by Derek Amicon Catalog: Cultivator by Seth Weedin and Shuyi LinMousegun by Silvermedal GamesAgents of Groove by Synaptic SugarSubdivision by Grackalope GamesOblings by Duncan TreadgoldCrank Sudoku by Anomalous Games Pick of the Week: SHIP HAPPENS by ZokerinoDev & GEMNEXT EPISODE: Echoes of the Emergent by RNG Parties Games Contact: Hello Playdate on DiscordHello Playdate on BlueskyHello Playdate on YouTubeHello Playdate on ThreadsHello Playdate on InstagramPlaydatepodcast.comPDGames Pick of the Week CollectionIndie Game of the Week Collection on itch.ioHelloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot comVoice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671)For Amusement Only Games Merch DRAINED on Vinyl!For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball PodcastGame 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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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Top 10 Games of 2025

    Top 10 Games of 2025
    Dec 31 2025
    Hello 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 Software8 Chance's Lucky Escape by Goloso Games & Julia Minamata 7 Magic Castle by Mateusz Michalak6 Coda by nitebloom games5 Terratopia by Kodiak Games4 Blippo+ by YACHT, Telefantasy Studios, & Dustin Mierau3 Shadowgate PD by Pixel Ghost2 Totally Accurate Kissing Booth Simulator by Crowfriend Software1 The Whiteout by Scenic Route Software Ryan's List:10 Escape the Arcade by Julie & Anders Bjørnskov9 Coda by nitebloom games8 Inventris by Kryptoid987 Bayou Boats by Bryan Lian6 Negative Reinforcement by digikerot5 Lunorbit by Powerdive Games4 A Fool's Errand by IORAMA3 The Moon is our Friend by Paige Ruten 2 Overseer by thestoff1 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 Games7 Dig! Dig! Dino! by Dom2D & Fayer6 Pahtkest by Powerdive Games5 Backbeat by Scenic Route Software4 Outside Parties by Adams Immersive3 Goblin Village by IrishJiminy2 Match-o-3000 by YMGS1 Black Hole Havoc by Cosmic Bros Pick of the Week: Next Episode: SHIP HAPPENS by ZokerinoDev & GEM Contact: Hello Playdate on DiscordHello Playdate on BlueskyHello Playdate on YouTubeHello Playdate on ThreadsHello Playdate on InstagramPlaydatepodcast.comPDGames Pick of the Week CollectionIndie Game of the Week Collection on itch.ioHelloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot comVoice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671)For Amusement Only Games MerchFor Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball PodcastGame 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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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Speed Round - Cheese n' Crackers

    Speed Round - Cheese n' Crackers
    Dec 16 2025
    Hello 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 ModelPlaydate Advent Calendar Blippo+ Boredome MerchBlippo+ Sourcebook Nominations for the 2025 Playdate Community Awards New York Game Critic Awards Resonant Tale in ConcertPlaydate Bluesky FeedHello Playdate PinCranko! ZinePLAYDATEPRIME Uncrank'd Coffee Table BooksUncrank'd Zine SubstackPDGames Weekly Question PageIntro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Destination Update Destination PlaydateThe Moon is Our FriendOUTSIDE PARTIESAgents of GrooveFour Corners: Square OffEcho Drop! Indie Inventory: ( 00:18:40 ) helloyellow by jonsimantovThe Fall of Magic Castle by michalakwebPlaydoban by joyrider 3774Pongerground by mecharsSticky Stacks by decadedecafBlips by joyrider3774Sokobomb by shikobaDig Pit Runner by CrankWorkGamesMea'va by nanobot567The 95th by colingroomGyrochord by soldshipIs That a Canadian? by lakewitchA Fools Errand by IORAMAEcho Drop! by GrimPros GamesThe Shape that Waits by Glowtox GamesMultitasking by Will Read Masboshi's Arcade Playball by Martin TheriaultBunny Buffet by TimeflightSing Song Ding Dong by Grapefruitopia IndustriesTwincle Tarot by Pan-Gameworks.jpKidd Copter by Kid DesimoFour Corners: Square Off by Scenic Route SoftwareFroggotten Recipes by Team FroggoSolo Defender by Khors MediaMolar Mayhem by organzolaSchrodinger's Dungeon by Alejandro BurguenoDIORA by Zachary SnyderCatalog Games Currently on SalePDGames on Sale Pick of the Week: ( 00:52:13 ) Cheese n' Crackers by Scene Route SoftwareNext Episode: Top 10 of 2025 Contact: Hello Playdate on DiscordHello Playdate on BlueskyHello Playdate on YouTubeHello Playdate on ThreadsHello Playdate on InstagramPlaydatepodcast.comPDGames Pick of the Week CollectionIndie Game of the Week Collection on itch.ioHelloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot comVoice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671)For Amusement Only Games MerchFor Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball PodcastGame 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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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Hello 100

    Hello 100
    Dec 3 2025

    Hello 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
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Totally Accurate Kissing Simulator

    Totally Accurate Kissing Simulator
    Nov 19 2025
    Hello 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 ShippingTaria & Como Nominated at the Indie Game AwardsPlaydate Update Uncrank'd Coffee Table Books2025 Solstice Showcase QuestionnaireUncrank'd Zine SubstackPDGames Weekly Question PageIntro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Destination Update Destination PlaydatePolku! Indie Inventory: ( 00:13:27 ) Waxel by TwigUnderWeapingWillowUFO Mayhem by Mirror Door InteractiveMazethingie by joyrider3774Roller Blade by qwack!OUTSIDE PARTIES by Adams ImmersiveShip Happens by Zokerinodev and GEMPOLKU! by Matthew JenningsThe Moon is Our Friend by Paige RutenPicross Date by itherstaSmolitaire by Twenty Minute MileMash Gadget by Bipedal DogCatalog Games Currently on SalePDGames on Sale Pick of the Week: ( 00:30:00 ) Next Episode: NICK - Totally Accurate Kissing Simulator by Crowfriend Discord Thread Contact: Hello Playdate on DiscordHello Playdate on BlueskyHello Playdate on YouTubeHello Playdate on ThreadsHello Playdate on InstagramPlaydatepodcast.comPDGames Pick of the Week CollectionIndie Game of the Week Collection on itch.ioHelloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot comVoice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671)For Amusement Only Games MerchFor Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball PodcastGame 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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    54 mins
  • Catalog Fall Sale - Ballistic Tilt

    Catalog Fall Sale - Ballistic Tilt
    Nov 4 2025
    Hello 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 SalePanic LIVE crank doesn't charge - Decal Silly Bot Shirt Little Playdate Shirt Atlantic 41 Devlog The Verge Playdate ArticleWare-wolf Campfire Stories AnnouncementLove and HateThe Yulelog Fireplace Form Due Nov. 20 2025 Solstice Showcase QuestionnaireUncrank'd Live FormUncrank'd Pumpkin Patch + Play ShowcaseUncrank'd Zine SubstackRUBDUBDUBPDGames Weekly Question PageIntro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Destination Update Destination PlaydateThe Long ArcRow-Bot Rally Indie Inventory: ( 00:24:44 ) Ware-wolf Campfire Stories by Ledbetter Games (and Friends)Crankshot by lucasjorgXorbius Lite by cowtoolsbebopGo Holmes! by RetroGammaCatalog Games Currently on SalePDGames 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 DiscordHello Playdate on BlueskyHello Playdate on YouTubeHello Playdate on ThreadsHello Playdate on InstagramPlaydatepodcast.comPDGames Pick of the Week CollectionIndie Game of the Week Collection on itch.ioHelloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot comVoice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671)For Amusement Only Games MerchFor Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball PodcastGame 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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    51 mins
  • PDManager - Cranky Cove

    PDManager - Cranky Cove
    Oct 21 2025
    Hello 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 UpdateHEXA by raePDManager for Mac by Keith BakerPlaydate at Portland Retro Gaming ExpoUncrank'd Zine SubstackPDGames Weekly Question PageIntro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Destination Update Destination Playdate Indie Inventory: ( 00:13:30 ) Ware-wolf by Ledbetter GamesClaydate by PlaceholdersSnail City by Limited Ideas ProductionsThe Spirit of the Law by intellikatSay When by Smashtoad StudiosPine by intellikatHausbau by Peter MühlederRed Terror by Jimmie JohnsonSHPR by ZokerinoDevSpace Mash by Paul ThomasInspector Waffles: Early Days by Goloso GamesAurora: Oasis Adventure by Louis "Banana" MargatDexSweeper by Fishagon, LLCCranky Cube by BenzaloTOGGLEBOT by Beep Yeah, LLCCatalog Games Currently on SalePDGames on Sale Pick of the Week: ( 00:44:11 ) Cranky Cove by Jon Simantov Discord ThreadDemo Next Episode: Ballistic Tilt by DerekDumas Discord Thread Contact: Hello Playdate on DiscordHello Playdate on BlueskyHello Playdate on YouTubeHello Playdate on ThreadsHello Playdate on InstagramPlaydatepodcast.comPDGames Pick of the Week CollectionIndie Game of the Week Collection on itch.ioHelloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot comVoice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671)For Amusement Only Games MerchFor Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball PodcastGame 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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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • System 3.0 Update - Magic Castle

    System 3.0 Update - Magic Castle
    Oct 8 2025
    Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan and Don sort our files, and talk longer about Magic Castle than it takes to play through it! 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: Blippo+ on Steam Blippo+ on SwitchBlippo+ Soundtrack on BandcampRyan's Next Book Kickstarter Robo-Frenzy for the Vic-20System 3.0 UpdateFall BundlePizza Cover Three Years on Playdate Wired Article Damos Games Dev Blog from BlackpoolUncrank'd Zine SubstackPDGames Weekly Question PageIntro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Destination Update Destination Playdate Indie Inventory: ( 00:16:33 ) Julia's Mouse by PfitschipfeilAdventure Demake by Mad Mana PointsPixel Harvest by Tomaz Wisniewski Totally Accurate Kissing Booth Simulator by CrowfriendKLORB by Powerdive GamesWhat Time is it? by Amigos 500ArtilleRoyalty by jami.sh gamesBayou Boats by Bryan LianSOLAR DESCENT by Quang HoangLexgrid by Powerdive GamesTatters of the King by AfifyoramCatalog Games Currently on SalePDGames on Sale Pick of the Week: ( 00:35:57 ) Magic Castle by Mateusz Michalak Discord Thread Cranky Cove by Jon Simantov Discord ThreadDemo Contact: Hello Playdate on DiscordHello Playdate on BlueskyHello Playdate on YouTubeHello Playdate on ThreadsHello Playdate on InstagramPlaydatepodcast.comPDGames Pick of the Week CollectionIndie Game of the Week Collection on itch.ioHelloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot comVoice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1 (1-724-246-4671)For Amusement Only Games MerchFor Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball PodcastGame 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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    1 hr and 15 mins