Community Content
This is a page of content created by the community that isn't games. This content ranges from physical media to the Playdate Community Direct.
Events
To view the various Community events please refer to this page Events. This page details events that are hosted by the community from award shows to Game Jams.
Content
Playdate Podcasts
| Podcast Name | Creator(s) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Hello Playdate Podcast | bingopodcast, coinopcarnival, callmesteam | Link |
| Playplace | Talon Stradley | Link |
| 1 bit wonders | TeaBeast | Link |
YouTube
| Creator | Type of Content | Link |
|---|---|---|
| PlaydateSquad | Award Shows, Community Directs | Link |
| SquidGodDev | Development logs, showcasing games | Link |
| Handheld Gameplayer | Shows Gameplay footage from the Playdate | Link |
| Destination Playdate | Shows Gameplay footage from the Playdate | Link |
Websites
| Website | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Playdate: The Unofficial Website | Game Reviews, Articles | Link |
Game Lists
| List Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Spooky Games 2024 | A list of Spooky games to enjoy for the 2024 Halloween Season |
Physical Media
Print Media
Playdate Centric
Print media that is specifically all about the Playdate with little deviation from topics related to the handheld and games.
Playdate Digest
The Playdate Digest is a zine created by 6ATO which features art, news, previews and more.
| Issue | Release Date |
|---|---|
| PlayDate Digest NO.1 | September 18th, 2021 |
| PlayDate Digest NO.2 | March 13th, 2022 |
| PlayDate Digest NO.3 | June 06th, 2022 |
| PlayDate Digest NO.4 | ??? |
Uncrank'd Magazine
The Uncrank'd Magazine is a zine created by XaniaLasagna.
| Issue | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Uncrank'd Magazine 1 (Digital) | October 5th, 2023 |
| Uncrank'd Magazine 1 (Physical) | October 5th, 2023 |
| Uncrank'd Magazine 2 (Digital) | January 19th, 2024 |
| Uncrank'd Magazine 2 (Physical) | TBD |
Calendars
| Calendar | Release Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 Playdate Community Calendar | January 2024 |
Mentions of Playdate
This section features mentions of the Playdate where the main topic of the print media is not about the Playdate and its games.
Books
| Book | Page Number | Author | Publication Date | ISBN-13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Handheld History | pg. 239 | Lost in Cult | October 17, 2023 | 978-0008598174 |
Magazines
| Magazine | Issue | Page Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Level 332 | pg. 120 | December, 2023 |
| EDGE | EDGE 333 | pg. 1, 56 | May, 2022 |
Comics
| Comic Series | Publisher | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Santos Sisters | Floating World Comics, Lunar Distribution, Diamond |
The Santos Sisters comics features Ads for the Playdate and its games. |
Other Community Content
Physical Edition Games
| Game | Developer |
|---|---|
| Spike II Physical edition | Goloso Games |
| Shining/Shadow Gadget Physical edition | Strangest.io |
| Angel Pop | nnnn2 |
| Life's Too Short | Pixel Ghost |
| Life's too Short: A Christmas Spirit | Pixel Ghost |
| Gun Trails | Yoyogi Games |
| Chew Chew Mimic | Lowtek Games |
| Tapeworm Disco Puzzle | Lowtek Games |
Merch
Other merchandise such as posters, shirts, and other things related to Playdate and games made for Playdate.
| Creator or Game | What's available? |
|---|---|
| LedbetterArt Printify | Shirts, Posters, Cards, Wallet, Socks, Bandana |
| Gun Trails Redbubble | Poster, Stickers |
| Chuhai Labs Yetee | Soundtrack, Shirts, Mug, Hat, Sweat Shirt |
| XaniaLasagna's Emporium Storenvy | Magazine's, Zine's, Stickers, Calendar |
| 1-bit Wonders Teabeast | Shirts |
| Mug, Bags, pin, candle | |
| DACvector, Direct Drive | vinyl record |
| DACvector, Direct Drive | Stickers and pins mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to: DACvector Chris Mandra 717 Washington Pl 1R Baltimore, MD 21201 |
| Rigg'd Games Shoppify | NES and GBA editions of Chew Chew Mimic by Lowtek Games |
| Lowtek Games Etsy | Shirts and homebrew NES and Dreamcast Games Featuring Tapeworm Disco Puzzle |
| Lowtek Games Redbubble | Shirts, Stickers and Socks featuring Tapeworm Disco Puzzle and Flea |
| IrishJiminy, CapSizeArt | Shirts featuring Crank Casino |
If you want a list of official merch from Panic! you can go here. Official_Merchandise