Uncrank'd: The Friday Five
The Friday Five: UNC2 Committee, looking for voice actors, Uncrank'd TV, Calling artists in the community, a sneak peek into one of the Fun in the Sun 2025 bundles.
We’re nearing the end of the month, here’s June’s Friday Five.
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👉FF1 - #GETINVOLVED - Issue 9: The Uncrank’d 2nd Anniversary Committee
You, yes you, can help with the 2nd anniversary issue of Uncrank’d with the UNC2 committee. I would love to plan Discord meetings where we can brainstorm ideas, articles, who should be interviewed, bundles, etc. I don’t want to spoil everything. The trailer for issue 9 will do that. Interested? Reply here on social media or DM me on Discord.
👉FF2 - Looking for people to do voluntary voiceovers
As mentioned in QNU #19 from Wednesday, would you like to be the voice of D.I.V.A., D.E.V.A.N. or Luna Perl? Follow the instructions below.
Label the .wav or .mp3 clip with the character you want to voice saying the following (for example: yourname_devanVoice.wav) :
Welcome to Uncrank’d TV with your girl, D.I.V.A. (If you’re auditioning for D.I.V.A.)
Welcome back to the latest episode of Uncrank’d TV. (Only if you’re auditioning for D.E.V.A.N. or Luna Perl.)
It’s time for, “The Wrap Up”. (D.E.V.A.N. only)
1st Update: I’ve received a REALLY good voice clip for one character so far. 👀 The deadline to send in your voice clip is Sunday, July 6th. I will contact the three lucky people.
2nd Update: If you would like to narrate or host the Uncrank’d Splashdown, record yourself saying the following (Note: The text below is just sample text. No spoilers here!):
This is the Uncrank’d Summer Splashdown! I’m your host (say your name here)! Get ready for an awesome show! We’re taking you from soaring in the sky to exploring deep caves and wandering through a forest. Plus we’ll share this year’s Fun in the Sun bundle and show off some cool Playdate projects! Let’s kick things off with this trailer.
Label the .wav or .mp3 clip for the Summer Splashdown like this:
(USS_yourName_Host.wav or USS_yourName_Narrator) :
Send your voice clips to uncrankdproductions@gmail.com.
👉 FF3- Uncrank’d TV
A smaller format of Uncrank’d TV will be available on YouTube on July 6th and the rest of July. The longer episodes return in August. As always, I accept Playdate meetup dates, other news, game releases, art, and music. Or maybe you want to suggest some people who deserve a Dev Shoutout. Reach out to me, and I’ll add it in.
UNC TV: Poll
Would you like to see merchandise for D.I.V.A., D.E.V.A.N. & Luna Perl?
Merch could be shirts, pins, bookmarks, socks, or maybe even a blanket.
👉 FF4 - Calling Playdate Artists
I’m still looking for some artists for the 2026 calendar and the art book. What I can share is that I have my quotes for 2 different styles of hardcover books at 32 pages and 2 softcover books. There is a price change but also a difference in printing time. I really want to show off the many talents of this community.
A few people had concerns about the art. Your art doesn’t have to be pixel art. As long as your art is Playdate-related (in-game art, concept art, knitting, crochet, 3D-printed art, photography with a Playdate, cake making, etc.),
What’s mentioned above also applies to the calendar. Spaces are a bit more limited with the yearly calendar, but you can read more about it in QNU #19. This is open to all art levels. If you want to do an art collab with another artist, you’re more than welcome to do so. Spread the word by boosting, and reposting.
👉 FF5 - Sneak peek: Fun in the Sun 2025
Here comes the first FITS bundle!
Last year this bundle was the main zine. I’m changing this up this year. This year's bundle will come with a choice of items.
BUNDLE # 1
You’ll get issue 8 with the choice of a Fun in the Sun keychain or acrylic pin. Both items have the logos for this year’s edition.
Stay tuned for the QNU next week Wednesday for the price. Also on July 1st, look out for the issue 8 trailer on YouTube.
Reach out to me if you have any questions on Discord or at uncrankdproductions@gmail.com.
Bonus: We had a three-way tie for the June Caption This contest but there is one caption that is on top at the moment. Vote for your favorite before the voting window closes.
Subs, the June end of Month check in is coming next week.
Have a great weekend and see you next week!
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