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The Playdate Stereo Dock got stuck in factory limbo, but it's still coming
Panic is still working on the Stereo Dock, and the hold-up is due to unexpected issues in its factory pipeline.
Playdate is having a sitewide games sale, like a real grown-up console
Panic is holding a sitewide sale on Playdate titles, the first in the console’s history. This sale is to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the online store.
Lucas Pope's Mars After Midnight hits the Playdate console on March 12
Panic just held a games showcase for its portable Playdate console and announced a March 12 release date of Lucas Pope’s Mars After Midnight. Pope also made Papers, Please and Return of the Obra Dinn.
There’s a Playdate games showcase on February 28
Panic is holding a developer’s showcase for its Playdate portable console on February 28 at 12PM ET. The presentation will feature the new game from Lucas Pope, among other titles.
You can now buy a Playdate console without an obscene waiting period
The Playdate console has been tough to get a hold of since being released, as pre-orders have vastly outnumbered current orders. However, Panic says you can order now and have it immediately shipped.
Panic's first games showcase highlights five deliciously weird titles
Panic just unveiled a fresh slate of projects it's publishing in its first-ever games showcase. Panic showed off five games and teased new titles from the makers of FAR and the team behind Untitled Goose Game.
Watch Panic's first games showcase here at 1PM ET
Panic is hosting its first-ever games showcase and here's everything you need to know.
Panic will host its first games showcase on August 29th
Panic will host its first games showcase later this month. Expect more details on 'Nour: Play With Your Food' and 'Despelote,' as well as new game announcements from the publisher of 'Firewatch' and 'Untitled Goose Game.'
Panic and Sony drop trailer for unique soccer game with a narrative twist
Game developer Panic, the studio behind ‘Firewatch’ and ‘Untitled Goose Game’, is dropping a unique soccer title on PS5 next year. It’s called ‘Despelote’ and is described as a “beautiful slice-of-life adventure” about childhood and the world’s favorite sport. The title’s set in Ecuador in 2001, which was when the country had its first qualifying run for the World Cup.
Panic has sold more than 50,000 Playdates so far
The first batch of 20,000 Playdates sold out in under 20 minutes.
Playdate's first store update adds four games and a calculator
Playdate has received its first game store update, and it brings four eclectic games — plus a calculator.
Playdate’s Catalog games store is live today
Playdate's 'Catalog' store launches today with 16 games available to purchase.
Playdate is a magical indie game machine
I haven't been this excited by a handheld since the Vita.
Panic's Playdate handheld is delayed until 2022
Panic has pushed back the launch of its Playdate portable to 2022.
Teardown shows the Playdate won’t suffer from controller drift like the Switch
iFixit got an early chance to look inside the Playdate and found some interesting information about the device.
Panic's Playdate handheld will be available for pre-order on July 29th
It's priced at $179 and will ship before the end of the year.
Panic's Playdate handheld isn't for everyone, and that's OK
Panic's Playdate is a gaming handheld with a crank. It's an undeniably fun and quirky device, but it's definitely not for everyone. It's an indie handheld for indie games, and you'll either love it or you won't.
Panic's Playdate handheld will be available for pre-order in July
Panic's hand-cranked Playdate will be available for pre-order in July
Panic's upcoming Playdate handheld will cost $179 but arrive with more games
Panic increases Playdate price and will hold a video showcase event on June 8th.