Uncrank'd Quick News Update #14
Projects, contests, a case study, a milestone, holiday wish lists, and more!
👉Uncrank’d Case Study
I’m doing a small case study for an idea that I have and I would need four (4) more people to participate and be open for questions and giving feedback. DM on Discord or send me an email.
👉2025 Physical Playdate Advent calendar
Now’s a great time to join up for the 2025 Playdate Advent Calendar. Even if you don’t have a game ready now, it’s alright. Now is a good time to secure your spot. There are 19 spots left. Pricing, pre-orders, and more details to come.
👉2026 Playdate Community Calendar
Planning has started for the 2026 Playdate Community Calendar. There are 7 spots left. The calendars will only ship in late November/Early December. Pre-orders will be announced in October. Also, this is a good time to wish list the Project coffee table books or calendars. Use the form below to reserve your copy.
👉Bluesky Milestone celebration
Uncrank’d is celebrating a follower milestone. Use the form below and let me know how we should celebrate.
👉PROJECT Coffee Table
This project is back in progress after a bit of a hiatus. It’s been in the works since last year. To refresh some memories or to those who are hearing this for the first time, Project Coffee Table are Playdate themed books.
Book #1 is a book about general Playdate articles, coding, tips, deep-dive devlogs, an article from Marc Lacroix and the Noble Engine, along with some art tips from me. I’m looking for more articles about coding. I have a quote for a 48-page book. It is more than half way full. A few new people will send in some articles.
Book #2 is an art book. It can be pixel art and/or in-game art, crafts, baking, hand drawings, paintings, etc. As long as it’s Playdate-related, it can be in this artbook. I have a quote for a 48-page book. There will be a hardcover and a softcover version, unless people prefer one over the other. Let me know in the comments or on the Uncrank’d Discord channel.
Send me a DM on Discord or email uncrankdproductions@gmail.com. Depending on the book, use one of the two subject lines if you are interested in sending in something for either book.
Subject: Book 1 - UTW
Subject: Book 2 - Art
Deadline: July 30th, 2025
👉Playdate Community Summer Direct - July 26th, 2025
Hey devs! Send in your trailers using the link below: https://forms.gle/KRQFFjTvsCUHahudA
There’s a great summer theme composed by a well known musician in the community.
🥠Fortune Cookies wanted ðŸ¥
Soothsayer Remastered is in the works and I’m is looking for some new fortune cookie fortunes/misfortunes. Maybe yours will be featured in the weekly fortune cookie. Submit them here: https://forms.gle/piSUuWYMf6khaksQ7
👉Play, Create, Inspire
Issue 8 is full! If you’re interested in giving a shoutout to all the women in the Playdate community, it will now be in issue 9, the 2nd anniversary issue in October.
Send an email or DM me on Discord if you’re interested.
Contests
👉Caption This!
You have until May 24th to send in your caption!
https://forms.gle/7z6TYNLULWRdVMUz5
👉Narrative Nexus
The Narrative Nexus short-story contest ends May 31st. Stories are coming in and things are getting interesting.
https://forms.gle/E9MmfwX9nQDyj9rv5
👉Uncrank’d TV
The crew is back together. Join, D.I.V.A., D.E.V.A.N. & Luna Perl on Friday May 23rd! A new Playdate Atelier video/interview, a wee bit on Project Coffee Table, and more. After this episode, Uncrank’d TV is taking a small break and will be back the week of June 15th.
👉Pre-order issue 7 today
I’m waiting for a new batch of zines from the printer. I apologize for the delay in fulfilling orders.
SHOPIFY
https://uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/uncrank-d-issue-7-print
https://uncrankd.myshopify.com/products/uncrank-d-issue-7-digital
STORENVY
https://www.storenvy.com/products/36920690-uncrank-d-magazine-issue-7-print
👉Join the Uncrank’d Discord Server
See you next week!
-XL
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