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Engineering the Playdate Gaming Handheld with James Moore and Dave Hayden

May 1, 2024
50:59
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Panic's James Moore and Dave Hayden discuss developing the unique Playdate handheld with a hand crank and free SDK. They delve into game optimization, Lua API evolution, code freedom, distribution strategies, crank control innovation, and nurturing a positive work culture at Panic.
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Quick takeaways

  • Playdate console features a hand crank for unique gameplay experiences.
  • Free SDK for Playdate allows easy game development and experimentation.

Deep dives

Plaidate Console Features Unique Inputs and Free Game Development SDK

Plaidate, a gaming console developed by Panic, offers unique inputs including a hand crank. It stands out for offering a free software development kit (SDK), allowing anyone to create games for the console. The team members, James Moore and Dave Hayden, discuss the development process, highlighting the console's retro feel reminiscent of classic computer programming simplicity.

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