Hello Playdate Podcast

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 Playdate
Playjam 9 is coming
The first episode of Damos Games News
The 12 types of Playdate players
Hello Playdate Pin
Destination Update:
Echo Drop
Diora
Indie Inventory:
Qloister by etscrivner
Constellations by soleilalpin
Spelltooth by XaniaLasagna
In the Middle Ages by seb0816
Microgoober Race Tests by Chronicbite
Waiting for Odysseus by Pomettini
Extract by Derek Amicon
Catalog:
Cultivator by Seth Weedin and Shuyi Lin
Mousegun by Silvermedal Games
Agents of Groove by Synaptic Sugar
Subdivision by Grackalope Games
Oblings by Duncan Treadgold
Crank Sudoku by Anomalous Games
Pick of the Week:
SHIP HAPPENS by ZokerinoDev & GEM
NEXT EPISODE: Echoes of the Emergent by RNG Parties Games
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
DRAINED on Vinyl!
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

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 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

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 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

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

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 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