Everything You Need to Know About Sprites in the Playdate SDK SquidGod 2026-09-29 | Everything You Need to Know About Sprites in the Playdate SDK
The Hidden Secrets of Playdate Performance Optimization SquidGod 2025-02-08 | In this video, I'll be showing you how to optimize your Playdate games performance, covering how the Playdate hardware works, why certain things run slow, and how to fix it.Links:- Github: github.com/SquidGodDev?tab=repositories&q=playdate-game- Discord Channel: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt- Patreon: patreon.com/squidgoddev- My book "The Beginners Guide to Lua for Game Development": squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-development=== Tools ===Particle Effect Tools- sphodromantis.itch.io/particlesizzler- spritemancer.com- http://pixelover.ioRotation Tools- github.com/samdze/spriterot- torcado.com/cleanEdgePattern Tools- https://dev.playdate.store/tools/gfxp/Playdate Revision Version Check- tools.strawdynamics.com/playdate/version-check- https://rae.wtf/revchecker/Datasheets- Rev A Datasheet: st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stm32f745ie.pdf- Rev B Datasheet: st.com/resource/en/datasheet/stm32h7b0ab.pdfTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:55 What is Performance?1:30 Why is Performance Important?2:32 How to Measure Performance6:15 Improving Performance: Memory6:31 What is Memory?13:37 Caching Data15:32 Load Time17:36 Loading Screen20:01 Memory Limit21:41 Garbage Collector23:30 Object Creation27:02 Object Pool28:14 Garbage Collector Settings28:48 Improving Performance: Code Execution28:58 Expensive Functions32:18 Tables36:04 Arrays38:15 Array Creation/Modification40:19 Const 40:39 Improving Performance: Drawing40:45 Direct Drawing42:15 Sprites47:53 Caching Draw Calls49:43 Rotation and Scale51:24 Blurring and Fading52:14 Playdate Hardware Versions53:13 When to Improve Performance
The Complete Beginners Guide to Playdate Game Development SquidGod 2025-01-04 | In this video, I'll show you how to start making games for the Playdate using the Lua programming language and the Playdate SDK. We'll go over how to set up your development environment for Windows, Mac, or Linux. Then, we'll be making a simple game together. Lastly, I'll be going over some resources to look at so you can continue your Playdate game development journey.This video is *not* about the web-based game editor, Pulp. To find tutorials on Pulp, you can check out this playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlMPQvEA0GZMNW-l1vImDQtSMUDAcIuFa&si=uHTiATVRjJsLQeJcSetup Links:- Template Github Repo: github.com/SquidGodDev/playdate-template- VSCode: code.visualstudio.com/Download- Playdate SDK: https://play.date/dev/Example Game Links:- Example Game Github Repo: github.com/SquidGodDev/playdate-template-example-game- Playdate SDK Documentation: https://sdk.play.date/- Diffchecker: diffchecker.comResource Links:- Playdate Dev Site: https://play.date/dev/- Playdate Tutorials Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlMPQvEA0GZPOuKJyhSr3Ra0vrpCiBTnb- Lua for Beginners Video: youtu.be/C4o7n0LNQhA?si=-wESQU113-_b6Ck1- Lua for Beginners Book: squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-development- Game Sourcecode List: github.com/SquidGodDev?tab=repositories&q=playdate-gameCommunity Links:- My Discord: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt- Playdate Squad Discord: discord.gg/zFKagQ2- Subreddit: reddit.com/r/playdateconsoleMy Patreon: patreon.com/squidgoddevTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:15 Installation2:47 Mac SDK Installation3:08 Windows SDK Installation4:09 Linux SDK Installation5:24 Template Setup9:14 Making a Game: Introduction10:52 Game Art12:34 Step 1: Drawing the Player17:25 Step 2: Controlling the Player20:02 Step 3: Using Sprites22:50 Step 4: Adding Game State25:14 Step 5: Adding an Obstacle26:55 Step 6: Handling Obstacle Collisions28:16 Step 7: Keeping Track of Score29:29 Step 8: Ramping Obstacle Speed29:59 Debugging31:49 Sharing Your Game34:33 Starting a New Project35:11 Resources38:10 Publishing Your Game
Reimagining my favorite Flash game for the Playdate SquidGod 2024-09-24 | In this video, I'll be showing you how I made my latest Playdate game about piloting a propeller-strapped rat through increasingly challenging, hazard-filled worlds with crank-based movement! Loosely inspired by the Flash game "The World's Hardest Game".You can pick it up on Catalog here: https://play.date/games/propeller-ratOr on Itch IO here: squidgod.itch.io/propeller-ratSource code: github.com/SquidGodDev/propeller-ratSupport me on Patreon!: patreon.com/squidgoddevJoin my Discord!: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtGames mentioned:- The World's Hardest Game: coolmathgames.com/0-worlds-hardest-game- Hexa: https://play.date/games/hexa/- Core Fault: https://play.date/dev/catalog/core-fault/- The King's Dungeon: squidgod.itch.io/the-kings-dungeonVideos mentioned:- Metroidvania tutorial: youtu.be/7GbUxjE9rRM- Grid view tutorial: youtu.be/vhwWC4PfXfc
Why 99% of Indie Games Are Never Released SquidGod 2024-03-09 | In this video, I go over the struggles I had in the last year of trying to make games, and the conclusion it led me to about why it was so hard for me to make a game. I also show a lot of the games I've worked on over the last few years, so you can think of it as a reflection on my experience with game dev as a whole.Get Core Fault! - https://play.date/games/core-fault/Check out The King's Dungeon and Pocket Pets! too: itch.io/s/117037/catalog-anniversary-saleJoin my Discord!: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt
I Combined a Deckbuilding Game with an Action Roguelike SquidGod 2023-05-29 | I started working on a Playdate game that combines elements of a deckbuilding roguelike and an action roguelike.Previous devlog: youtu.be/OHX4yYDnUTEPatreon supporters get access to early dev builds and the source code for all my games: patreon.com/squidgoddevInterested in learning how to code? squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-developmentJoin my Discord!: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter to see sneak peeks/updates!: twitter.com/SquidGodDevMusic/SFX from Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw
🔴 Live Playdate Dev | Combining an Action Roguelike with a Roguelike Deckbuilder SquidGod 2023-05-14 | Hey! In this livestream, I'm doing more development on my next game - a roguelike deckbuilder and an action roguelike for the Playdate. It'll also be like an "office hours" session so you can ask any questions you have about Playdate development, programming, debugging your code, or anything like that. Feel free to ask as many questions as you like! Mostly every Saturday at ~9:30AM PST.Discord: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtTwitter: twitter.com/SquidGodDevPatreon: patreon.com/squidgoddev
making a cozy game set in the Japanese countryside SquidGod 2023-05-08 | In this video I show the process of creating a tiny cozy game for Ludum Dare 53 in 48 hours.You can play the game here: ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/53/inaka-flowersSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/squidgoddevInterested in learning how to code? squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-developmentJoin my Discord!: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter to see sneak peeks/updates: twitter.com/SquidGodDevMusic/SFX from Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw
🔴 More progress on my Roguelike Deckbuilder + Squids Office Hours #7 SquidGod 2023-04-09 | Hey! In this livestream, I'm starting development on my next game - a roguelike deckbuilder for the Playdate. It'll also be like an "office hours" session so you can ask any questions you have about Playdate development, programming, debugging your code, or anything like that. Feel free to ask as many questions as you like! Every Saturday at 9:30AM PST.Discord: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtTwitter: twitter.com/SquidGodDevPatreon: patreon.com/squidgoddev
🔴 More Playdate Deckbuilder Coding + Squids Office Hours #6 SquidGod 2023-04-02 | Hey! In this livestream, I'm starting development on my next game - a roguelike deckbuilder for the Playdate. It'll also be like an "office hours" session so you can ask any questions you have about Playdate development, programming, debugging your code, or anything like that. Feel free to ask as many questions as you like! Every Saturday at 9:30AM PST.Discord: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtTwitter: twitter.com/SquidGodDevPatreon: patreon.com/squidgoddev
Making a Roguelike Deckbuilder for the Playdate SquidGod 2023-03-27 | I started working on a roguelike deckbuilding game for the Playdate.Patreon supporters get access to early dev builds and the source code for all my games. Added a new tier for commented source code: patreon.com/squidgoddevInterested in learning how to code? squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-developmentJoin my Discord!: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter to see sneak peeks/updates!: twitter.com/SquidGodDevMusic/SFX from Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw
Live 🔴 | Playing on the Unofficial Playdate Minecraft Server + Answering questions :) SquidGod 2023-03-26 | Just playin some Minecraft on the newly setup Playdate Squad Minecraft server
🔴 Making a Playdate Roguelike Deckbuilder + Squids Office Hours #5 SquidGod 2023-03-19 | Hey! In this livestream, I'm starting development on my next game - a roguelike deckbuilder for the Playdate. It'll also be like an "office hours" session so you can ask any questions you have about Playdate development, programming, debugging your code, or anything like that. Feel free to ask as many questions as you like! Every Saturday at 9:30AM PST.Discord: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtTwitter: twitter.com/SquidGodDevPatreon: patreon.com/squidgoddev
Making a Vampire Survivors-like Game for the Playdate (ft. davemakes) SquidGod 2023-03-06 | I partnered up with davemakes (developer of the Playdate Season 1 game Executive Golf DX) to make a survivors-like game for the Playdate! This project has been almost 3 months in the making, so I hope you enjoy :)Get the game here: squidgod.itch.io/core-faultCheck out Mixolumia!: mixolumia.comTwitter Thread: twitter.com/davemakes/status/1090077970968936448Follow Dave on Twitter: twitter.com/davemakesFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SquidGodDevPatreon supporters get the source code for ALL my games (including this one). Support my channel so I can make more content like this :)patreon.com/squidgoddevJoin my Discord!: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtWant to learn how to make games for the Playdate?Learn how to code as a complete beginner with my book: squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-developmentPlaylist of my tutorials: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlMPQvEA0GZPOuKJyhSr3Ra0vrpCiBTnbI get my music from Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw
🔴 Making a Playdate Deckbuilder + Squids Office Hours #4 | LIVE Playdate Development Help SquidGod 2023-02-26 | Hey! In this livestream, I'm starting development on my next game - a roguelike deckbuilder for the Playdate. I'll also be hosting an "office hours" session so you can ask any questions you have about Playdate development, programming, debugging your code, or anything like that. Feel free to ask as many questions as you like! Every Saturday at 9:30AM PST.Discord: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtTwitter: twitter.com/SquidGodDevPatreon: patreon.com/squidgoddev
Playtesting Next Game + Squids Office Hours #3 | 🔴 LIVE Playdate Development Help SquidGod 2023-02-19 | Hey! In this livestream, I'll be hosting an "office hours" session so you can ask any questions you have about Playdate development, programming, debugging your code, or anything like that. I'll pick questions I think are interesting and do a brief lecture on the topic. Feel free to ask as many questions as you like! Every Saturday at 9:30AM PST.Discord: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtTwitter: twitter.com/SquidGodDevPatreon: patreon.com/squidgoddev
Squids Office Hours #2 | 🔴 LIVE Playdate Development Help SquidGod 2023-02-12 | Hey! In this livestream, I'll be hosting an "office hours" session so you can ask any questions you have about Playdate development, programming, debugging your code, or anything like that. I'll pick questions I think are interesting and do a brief lecture on the topic. Feel free to ask as many questions as you like! Every Saturday at 9:30AM PST.Discord: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtTwitter: twitter.com/SquidGodDevPatreon: patreon.com/squidgoddev
Getting Started with Playdate Game Development in 2023 SquidGod 2023-02-06 | OUTDATED VIDEO - There is an updated video with a newer setup with steps for Mac and Linux as well, along with a step by step guide to make your first game. The new version is here: youtu.be/UZ04rk3lLqUIn this video, I'll be going over what making games is like for the Playdate and how to setup a Playdate SDK game development environment on Windows using Visual Studio Code. This video is an update to a previous video I've made called "Getting Started with the Playdate SDK: Setup and Basics".== Setup Links ==SDK Installation: https://play.date/dev/Playdate Documentation: https://sdk.play.date/1.12.3/Inside%20Playdate.htmlDesigning for Playdate: https://sdk.play.date/1.12.3/Designing%20for%20Playdate.htmlVisual Studio Code: code.visualstudio.comVSCode Template Github: github.com/Whitebrim/VSCode-PlaydateTemplate== Resource Links ==Pulp Tutorial Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlMPQvEA0GZMNW-l1vImDQtSMUDAcIuFaSDK Development Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlMPQvEA0GZPOuKJyhSr3Ra0vrpCiBTnbBeginner's Guide to Lua Book: squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-developmentPatreon: patreon.com/squidgoddevMy Discord: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtPlaydate Squad Discord: discord.gg/zFKagQ2My Twitter: twitter.com/SquidGodDevTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:14 SDK Installation4:24 Manual Code Compilation6:38 Notes About Simulator7:19 Installing VSCode7:34 Installing Playdate Project Template10:00 How the SDK Works10:45 Writing a Demo13:25 Uploading to Device13:43 Next Steps and Resources
Squids Office Hours #1 | 🔴 LIVE Playdate Development Help SquidGod 2023-02-05 | Hey! In this livestream, I'll be hosting an "office hours" session so you can ask any questions you have about Playdate development, programming, debugging your code, or anything like that. I'll pick questions I think are interesting and do a brief lecture on the topic. I'm thinking of making this a weekly thing, but I'll see how it goes first. Feel free to ask as many questions as you like!Discord: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtTwitter: twitter.com/SquidGodDevPatreon: patreon.com/squidgoddev
How to Make a Metroidvania/Platformer | Playdate SDK Tutorial SquidGod 2023-01-23 | In this video, I go step by step in teaching you how to make a metrodivania/platformer game similar to my game "The King's Dungeon" for the Playdate SDK using Lua.- Github Repo for this project: github.com/SquidGodDev/MetroidvaniaTutorial- LDtk: ldtk.io- Playdate LDtk Importer Library: github.com/NicMagnier/PlaydateLDtkImporter- Animated Sprite Library: github.com/Whitebrim/AnimatedSprite- Diff Checker: diffchecker.comThis is an intermediate/advanced tutorial. Some recommended resources before watching this video:*No experience programming*- Learn to Program for Playdate Game Dev! Part 1/2: youtu.be/C4o7n0LNQhA- The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development: Getting Started From Zero: squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-development*Playdate environment not yet set up*- Getting Started with the Playdate SDK: Setup and Basics: youtu.be/J0ufxinp7No*New to Playdate development*- Everything About Playdate SDK Collisions in 7 Minutes: youtu.be/27vCPiwgWzQ- Everything You Need to Know About Sprites in the Playdate SDK: youtu.be/8OCebUVKlb4- Object Oriented Programming for the Playdate SDK: youtu.be/e9x6DsWk-IUGet the game this tutorial was based off of: squidgod.itch.io/the-kings-dungeonGet access to that games source code and support the channel: patreon.com/squidgoddevJoin my Discord!: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter to see sneak peeks/updates!: twitter.com/SquidGodDevTimestamps:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Suggested Resources1:40 - Required Setup3:05 - Creating LDtk World6:38 - Adding Libraries7:52 - Setting Up Main File8:27 - Creating Game Scene/Loading Level14:22 - Creating Player Controller (Initialization)21:00 - Player Update Loop22:05 - Handle State23:13 - Handle Movement and Collisions26:02 - Input Handlers27:38 - State Transitions29:02 - Apply Gravity29:43 - Spawning Player31:22 - Flipping Player Image32:18 - Jumping34:43 - Fixing Run/Jump Issues39:02 - Double Jump/Dash44:58 - Moving Between Rooms50:09 - Spike54:25 - Spikeball58:10 - Handle Player Hitting Hazard1:01:54 - Spawn Hazards1:03:19 - Ability Pickups1:08:04 - Handle Player Picking Up Ability1:09:17 - Remove Pickup Permanently1:10:30 - Jump Buffer1:12:54 - Improve Playdate Load Performance1:15:13 - Caveats
Making a Metroidvania for the Playdate SquidGod 2023-01-09 | I made a metroidvania game for the Playdate handheld console over the course of 10 days.Get the game here!: squidgod.itch.io/the-kings-dungeonPatreon supporters get my game early and the source codes for all my games!: patreon.com/squidgoddevJoin my Discord!: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtAscent by Johan Peitz : johanpeitz.itch.io/ascentFollow me on Twitter to see sneak peeks/updates!: twitter.com/SquidGodDevMusic/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Get a 30 day free trial: share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw
Is the Playdate Too Expensive?? SquidGod 2022-12-19 | The Playdate is $179. Is that overpriced?? Watch this thinly veiled economics lecture to find out more.Get source codes for my games and support the channel!: patreon.com/squidgoddevFollow me on Twitter to see sneak peeks/updates!: twitter.com/SquidGodDevJoin my Discord!: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt
You Can Make Your Own Custom Handheld In This Game SquidGod 2022-12-12 | This week, I'm taking a little detour and trying out this new game called Retro Gadgets! I explore how the game works and try and make a little recreation of the Playdate.Find the game here: store.steampowered.com/app/1730260/Retro_Gadgets@ReidCaptain 's video: youtube.com/watch?v=gmk040zWxgUSupport me on Patreon and all my games and their source code!: patreon.com/squidgoddevFollow me on Twitter to see sneak peeks/updates!: twitter.com/SquidGodDevJoin my Discord!: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtMusic/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Get a 30 day free trial: share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw
Making a handheld game with no game engine in 7 days SquidGod 2022-11-14 | I spent 1 week making a quirky tennis game for the Playdate!Get the game here!: squidgod.itch.io/almost-tennisGet the source code and support the channel!: patreon.com/squidgoddevFollow me on Twitter to see sneak peeks/updates!: twitter.com/SquidGodDevJoin my Discord!: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtMusic/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Get a 30 day free trial: share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw
Game Developer Tries Web Development (Devlog) SquidGod 2022-11-07 | An update for my platforming game on the Playdate handheld. This is the 6th devlog in the series. This week, I've updated the website that you use to share levels. Enjoy!Previous Devlog: youtu.be/o3jzWsOnqc0Support me on Patreon and get this + all my games and their source code!: patreon.com/squidgoddevCheck out my new book "The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development" and learn how to code using Lua! squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-developmentJoin my Discord to say hi or ask questions!: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter to see what I'm up to!: twitter.com/SquidGodDev
Making My DREAM Feature for My DREAM Game for My DREAM Console SquidGod 2022-10-31 | An update for my platforming game on the Playdate handheld. This is the 5th devlog in the series. This week, I've added a saving and loading system so you can actually use the level editor properly. Enjoy!Previous Devlog: youtu.be/skk77U-dNT0Support me on Patreon and get this + all my games and their source code!: patreon.com/squidgoddevCheck out my new book "The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development" and learn how to code using Lua! squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-developmentJoin my Discord to say hi or ask questions!: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter to see what I'm up to!: twitter.com/SquidGodDevMusic:Epidemic Sound - share.epidemicsound.com/njknzwLud and Schlatts Musical Emporium - youtube.com/channel/UCFbtXFIaAJ0fOtgyeDs8Jog
🔴 LIVE - Explaining the code for my Playdate game! SquidGod 2022-10-28 | Hey! In this livestream, I'll be diving into my game code for "Escape from Complex 32", the Playdate game I made recently. I'll be recording the livestream and also cutting it down to a video, so if you need to miss part of the livestream no worries! Feel free to ask as many questions as you like!If you want to follow along with the game source code file for convenience, it's only available to Patreon supporters, but I'll basically be showing everything in this livestream. Support is much appreciated and helps out the channel a lot! patreon.com/squidgoddevGame Download: squidgod.itch.io/escape-from-complex-32Devlog 1: youtu.be/RNAyEvI_7rIDevlog 2: youtu.be/Q63tTh3yHbQ
How Much Money Did I Make From My First Game? SquidGod 2022-10-24 | I just released my first commercial game for the Playdate, a little handheld console, and in this video I talk about how much I made from it. I also cover 3 lessons I learned from the experience.Link to the game: squidgod.itch.io/pocket-petsDevlog for this game: youtu.be/KUjVfoLtHwcSupport me on Patreon and get all my games and their source code!: patreon.com/squidgoddevCheck out my new book "The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development" and learn how to code using Lua! squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-developmentJoin my Discord to say hi or ask questions!: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter to see what I'm up to!: twitter.com/SquidGodDev
What Its Like Making a Game For The Playdate SquidGod 2022-10-17 | Another week of progress on my platformer for the Playdate! This is the 4th devlog in the series. This week, I'm trying something a little different where I live document the progress on my game throughout the week!Previous devlog: youtu.be/YTCMfC2oPJISupport me on Patreon and get this + all my games and their source code!: patreon.com/squidgoddevCheck out my new book "The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development" and learn how to code using Lua! squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-developmentJoin my Discord to say hi or ask questions!: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter to see what I'm up to!: twitter.com/SquidGodDev
A week of progress on my Playdate platformer SquidGod 2022-10-10 | I'm continuing work on my Mario Maker-like game where you create your own custom platforming levels and share them using audio data. In this week's devlog, I revamped the art style and settled on a level design system that I was happy with.Previous devlog: youtu.be/8yTBVDHt6KMCheck out my new book "The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development" and learn how to code using Lua! Now with a Spanish translation!squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-developmentSupport me on Patreon and get this + all my games and their source code!: patreon.com/squidgoddevJoin my Discord to say hi or ask questions!: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter to see what I'm up to!: twitter.com/SquidGodDev
Making Mario Maker for the Playdate SquidGod 2022-10-03 | I'm continuing work on my Mario Maker-like game where you create your own custom platforming levels and share them using audio data. This week, I made some adjustments to the platforming physics and added some new obstacles.Previous devlog: youtu.be/ReUR5hu-2tIWalkie Talkie: managore.itch.io/walkie-talkieCheck out my new book "The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development" and learn how to code using Lua!squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-developmentSupport me on Patreon and get this + all my games and their source code!: patreon.com/squidgoddevJoin my Discord and say hi or ask questions! I'll respond :): discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter to see what I'm up to!: twitter.com/SquidGodDev
I Made a Game That Lets You Share Levels Using Morse Code | Devlog 0 SquidGod 2022-09-26 | This week, I'm starting a new Playdate game devlog series! I'm making a Mario Maker-like platforming game where you can build custom levels, but with a twist - you can share your levels using an audio data transfer tool I've made. The Playdate currently has no networking API, so this is the only way to transfer data wirelessly. Check it out!Check out my new book "The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development" and learn how to code using Lua!squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-developmentSupport me on Patreon and get this + all my games and their source code!: patreon.com/squidgoddevJoin my Discord and say hi or ask questions! I'll respond :): discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter to see what I'm up to!: twitter.com/SquidGodDev
Creating a Scene Manager for the Playdate SquidGod 2022-09-19 | Want to create different scenes in your Playdate game and make transitions between them? In this video, I show you how to set a scene manager using Lua for the Playdate SDK.Check out my new book "The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development" and learn how to code using Lua!squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-developmentScene management code: github.com/SquidGodDev/Playdate-Scene-ManagementRoomy Playdate: github.com/RobertCurry0216/roomy-playdateNoble Engine: github.com/NobleRobot/NobleEngineCotton: github.com/unbelievableflavour/CottonSupport me on Patreon and get all my games and their source code!: patreon.com/squidgoddevJoin my Discord!: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter!: twitter.com/SquidGodDevTimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:09 - Simple scene management2:00 - More advanced scenes2:58 - Creating example scenes4:32 - Creating a scene manager6:42 - Using the scene manager7:21 - Passing data between scenes8:06 - Creating a wipe transition10:59 - Disabling scene transitions during an active transition11:32 - Create a wipe transition with an image11:44 - Creating a fade transition12:44 - Improving fade transition performance13:22 - Drawbacks of this scene management approach14:40 - Alternative #114:55 - Alternative #215:10 - Alternative #3#Playdate #PlaydateSDK #PlaydateConsole
Adding fishing and evolutions to my Tamagotchi game SquidGod 2022-09-12 | I spent the last week making a content update for my virtual pet game, in which I added a fishing minigame, an evolution tree, and some bug fixes.Support my channel + buy the game here!: squidgod.itch.io/pocket-petsBecome a patron and get my games and source code included: patreon.com/squidgoddevFollow me on Twitter to see sneak peaks/updates!: twitter.com/SquidGodDevJoin my Discord!: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFt
Remaking Tamagotchi 25 years later... SquidGod 2022-08-29 | I spent 2 weeks making my own virtual pet game for this handheld device called the Playdate! Support my channel + buy the game here!: squidgod.itch.io/pocket-petsInterested in the source code and supporting the channel? patreon.com/squidgoddevFollow me on Twitter to see sneak peaks/updates!: twitter.com/SquidGodDevJoin my Discord!: discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtMusic/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Support the channel and get a month free with my link! share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw
Adding New Areas to My Gladiator Roguelite | Playdate Devlog 5 SquidGod 2022-08-08 | More progress on my Gladiator Roguelite for the Playdate! I added two new areas to the game - a cloudy night area and a mountainous area. I also go over the roadmap for the rest of the project. Watch this devlog to see my progress! Subscribe to follow along with the game - I upload every single Monday! However, next week I'll be taking a break since I feel a little burnt out, but the week afterwards I'll have a special surprise video/project :)Follow me on Twitter to join the conversation around my game in development: twitter.com/SquidGodDevPrevious episode: youtu.be/SpNonP2OxMcFirst episode: youtu.be/MubQ6HX4tIYSupport me on Patreon! Patrons get early access to my games (like this game!) and the source code as well: patreon.com/squidgoddevJoin my Discord (I'm very active!): discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtMusic/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Support the channel and get a month free with my link! share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw#Playdate #PlaydateDev #PlaydateConsole
Adding an Ability Wheel to My Gladiator Roguelite | Playdate Devlog 4 SquidGod 2022-08-01 | I'm continuing development on my Gladiator roguelite indie game for the Playdate. This week, I made more progress on the shop and added a Breath of the Wild type ability wheel! Watch this devlog to see my progress! Subscribe to follow along with the game - I upload every single Monday!Follow me on Twitter to join the conversation around my game in development: twitter.com/SquidGodDevPrevious episode: youtu.be/SpNonP2OxMcFirst episode: youtu.be/MubQ6HX4tIYSupport me on Patreon! Patrons get early access to my games (like this game!) and the source code as well: patreon.com/squidgoddevJoin my Discord (I'm very active!): discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtMusic/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Support the channel and get a month free with my link! share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw#Playdate #PlaydateDev #PlaydateConsole
Creating a Roguelite Map for My Gladiator Combat Game | Playdate Devlog 3 SquidGod 2022-07-25 | I'm continuing development on my Gladiator roguelite game for the Playdate. This week, I started work on the map system for the game! Watch this devlog to see my progress! Subscribe to follow along with the game - I upload every single Monday!Follow me on Twitter to join the conversation around my game in development: twitter.com/SquidGodDevPrevious episode: youtu.be/TOAwGZhXciAFirst episode: youtu.be/MubQ6HX4tIYSupport me on Patreon! Patrons get early access to my games (like this game!) and the source code as well: patreon.com/squidgoddevJoin my Discord (I'm very active!): discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtMusic/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Support the channel and get a month free with my link! share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw#Playdate #PlaydateDev #PlaydateConsole
Physically Cranking to Spin Attack | Playdate Devlog 2 SquidGod 2022-07-18 | I'm continuing development on my Gladiator roguelite game for the Playdate. This week, I added 4 new enemies, a spin attack with the crank, and also a wave spawning system! Watch this devlog to see my progress and check out combat for my Playdate indie game! Subscribe to follow along with the game - I upload every single Monday!Follow me on Twitter to join the conversation around my game in development: twitter.com/SquidGodDevPrevious episode: youtu.be/ypTXRSq_0BcSupport me on Patreon! Patrons get early access to my games (like this game!) and the source code as well: patreon.com/squidgoddevJoin my Discord (I'm very active!): discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtMusic/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Support the channel and get a month free with my link! share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw#Playdate #PlaydateDev #PlaydateConsole
Adding Combat to My Gladiator Roguelite | Playdate Devlog 1 SquidGod 2022-07-11 | I'm continuing development on my Gladiator roguelite game for the Playdate. This week, I updated the background visuals and added an enemy into the game - the wolf! Watch this devlog to see my progress and check out combat for my Playdate indie game! Subscribe to follow along with the game - I upload every single Monday!Follow me on Twitter to join the conversation around my game in development: twitter.com/SquidGodDevPrevious episode: youtu.be/MubQ6HX4tIYSupport me on Patreon! Patrons get early access to my games (like this game!) and the source code as well: patreon.com/squidgoddevJoin my Discord (I'm very active!): discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtMusic/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Support the channel and get a month free with my link! share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw#Playdate #PlaydateDev #PlaydateConsole
Im Making a Gladiator Roguelite | Playdate Devlog 0 SquidGod 2022-07-04 | I'm starting a new series where I make a Dead Cells-esque combat action roguelite on the Playdate. The plan is to work on this game for 1-2 months and to make a really fun complete package.Watch my other Playdate devlog videos!: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlMPQvEA0GZMXNPDiAsG-eJmwSXd7jowRSupport me on Patreon! Patrons get early access to my games (like this game!) and the source code as well: patreon.com/squidgoddevJoin my Discord (I'm very active!): discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter (See what I'm working on early): twitter.com/SquidGodDevMusic/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Support the channel and get a month free with my link! share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw#Playdate #PlaydateDev #PlaydateConsole
I Made a Fishing Game for This Weird Console (ft. @Goodgis) SquidGod 2022-06-27 | Made a fishing game for the Playdate! Watch this video to see a devlog of the process of making it over the course of two weeks, with a special collab with @Goodgis who made the art for the game.Catch some Pixel Art tips with Goodgis's video: youtube.com/watch?v=y-340vtaKtsDownload the game here: squidgod.itch.io/by-the-pierWishlist Dewdrop Dynasty!: store.steampowered.com/app/1444080/Dewdrop_DynastySupport me on Patreon! Patrons get early access to my games and the source codes for my games: patreon.com/squidgoddevJoin my Discord (I'm very active!): discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter (See what I'm working on early): twitter.com/SquidGodDevMusic/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Support the channel and get a month free with my link! share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw#Playdate #PlaydateDev #PlaydateConsole
The COMPLETE Grid View Tutorial for the Playdate SDK SquidGod 2022-06-20 | Want to make menus, inventories, and lists easily for the Playdate? Learn everything about how to use the grid view UI component for the Playdate SDK. I go over every single step in making a grid view and describe how to use the methods and properties associated with them.Follow along with the source code: github.com/SquidGodDev/GridviewGrid View SDK documentation: https://sdk.play.date/Inside%20Playdate.html#C-ui.gridviewSupport me on Patreon to help me make more of these videos and get access to my Playdate games/source code!: patreon.com/squidgoddevTimestamps:0:00 - Intro0:13 - Creating a grid view0:40 - Setting number of columns and rows0:54 - Drawing grid view to screen1:40 - Drawing custom cells2:09 - Cell padding and highlight selected cell2:38 - Drawing text in cell3:21 - Navigating between cells3:47 - Fixing grid smearing4:34 - Using crank to navigate grid5:05 - Adding border with 9-slice6:12 - Adding sections6:54 - Creating a list view7:40 - Addressing performanceJoin my Discord (I'm very active!): discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter (See what I'm working on early): twitter.com/SquidGodDev#Playdate #PlaydateSDK #PlaydateConsole
Everything About Playdate SDK Animators in 4 Minutes SquidGod 2022-06-13 | Learn how to use animators to animate things using the Playdate SDK. I go over what exactly animators are and how to use them so you can take your Playdate game to the next level!Easing functions website: easings.netSupport me on Patreon to help me make more of these videos and get access to my Playdate games/source code!: patreon.com/squidgoddevTimestamps:0:00 - Intro0:07 - Simple animator0:31 - Ended method1:12 - Repeat count1:33 - Easing functions2:29 - Start time offset2:48 - Animating along geometryJoin my Discord (I'm very active!): discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter (See what I'm working on early): twitter.com/SquidGodDev#Playdate #PlaydateSDK #PlaydateConsole
How I made my Playdate game SquidGod 2022-06-06 | Last week, I had a livestream walking through my Playdate game source code. I've cut it down to a shorter video and added timestamps for your convenience - hope it's helpful!Full Livestream: youtu.be/PZD1Ba15nnMThe game: squidgod.itch.io/escape-from-complex-32Patreon supporters get access to the source code files: patreon.com/squidgoddevTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:12 Why I'm showing my game architecture0:43 File structure2:08 Main file philosophy2:50 Why you should local vs global3:59 "Globals" file4:33 Scene manager/transitions10:05 Game background/infinite scrolling walls12:37 Obstacles15:54 "Technical Debt" and "Bad Code"17:46 Obstacles continued20:15 Player20:33 Angle to velocity with trigonometry21:50 Player physics23:35 Collisions24:11 Drawing the laser gun26:07 Laser beam26:32 Result display (fading background)30:00 Title screen31:27 How many hours to make this gameJoin my Discord (I'm very active!): discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter (See what I'm working on early): twitter.com/SquidGodDev#Playdate #PlaydateDev #PlaydateConsole
Avoid this CRUCIAL game dev mistake (Playdate devlog) SquidGod 2022-05-30 | Watch how I tackle scope creep in my Playdate game with 3 major tips that I follow! This week, I finished the game I was working on for the Playdate called Escape from Complex 32, where you control a giant laser gun attached to a little robot and use it to blast yourself up and dodge obstacles. I added a score display, a title screen, scene transitions, sound effects, and more! I was only able to wrap things up in this devlog because of how I effectively managed my game scope.Download for free, but Subscribe first though! squidgod.itch.io/escape-from-complex-32Support me on Patreon! Patrons support the development of my games and the creation of my devlogs/tutorials. They also get early access to my games (like this one) and the source code!: patreon.com/squidgoddevPart 1 Devlog for this game: youtu.be/RNAyEvI_7rIJoin my Discord (I'm very active!): discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter (See what I'm working on early): twitter.com/SquidGodDevMusic/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Support the channel and get a month free with my link! share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw#Playdate #PlaydateDev #PlaydateConsole
Making a game for the Playdate SquidGod 2022-05-23 | Finally got my Playdate! Check out my devlog of this past week of progress as I make a fast paced game for the Playdate where you control a giant laser to launch yourself and dodge obstacles as an effort to escape the complex you're trapped in.Support me on Patreon! Patrons get early access to this game and the source codes for my games: patreon.com/squidgoddevLast Wii Tanks clone devlog: youtu.be/vBSrLdKsdiIRoguelike devlog: youtu.be/v9YBJCAa3EQRoguelike download: squidgod.itch.io/untitled-roguelikePulpcraft devlog: youtu.be/_Z1zlLM1PT4Pulpcraft download: squidgod.itch.io/pulpcraftJoin my Discord (I'm very active!): discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter (See what I'm working on early): twitter.com/SquidGodDevMusic/SFX from Epidemic Sound. Support the channel and get a month free with my link! share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw#Playdate #PlaydateDev #PlaydateConsole
How to Make a Simple Playdate Game SquidGod 2022-05-09 | In this tutorial, I go through step by step how to make a simple space-invaders inspired game for the Playdate SDK using Lua. If you're a beginner, you should be able to follow along, given you've watched some of my other videos. I go over moving the player, shooting projectiles, collisions, spawning enemies on a timer, displaying a score, resetting the game, and adding screen shake.Check out my book "The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development" to learn how to program in Lua! squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-developmentSource Code: github.com/SquidGodDev/InvadersTutorialPlaylist to watch beforehand if you're a beginner: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlMPQvEA0GZPOuKJyhSr3Ra0vrpCiBTnbTimestamps:0:00 - Intro0:30 - Setup1:47 - Creating the Player5:10 - Creating a Projectile7:24 - Creating an Enemy10:38 - Creating an Enemy Spawning System12:36 - Creating a Score Display14:13 - Resetting the Game15:01 - Adding Screen ShakeSupport me on Patreon to help me make more of these videos and get access to my Playdate games/source code!: patreon.com/squidgoddevJoin my Discord (I'm very active!): discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter (See what I'm working on early): twitter.com/SquidGodDevI get my music and sfx from Epidemic Sound. Get 1 month free with my link! share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw#Playdate #PlaydateSDK #lua
Learn to Code in Lua for Playdate Game Dev! Part 2 SquidGod 2022-05-02 | Want to learn how to make games for the Playdate, but don't know how to program? No worries - this is part 2 of my series going over basic programming concepts for complete beginners like tables (array + dictionary), loops, and using the Playdate SDK libraries. I'll be teaching Lua, one of the languages you can use with the Playdate SDK. This is for people who want to use the Playdate SDK, and is not a guide for Pulp. If you want to learn Pulp, I have some videos for that on my channel as well.Playdate Documentation: sdk.play.dateCheck out my book "The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development" that goes more in depth into this topic! squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-developmentWATCH NEXT:1. Setup the Playdate SDK + Small Example: youtu.be/J0ufxinp7No2. Using Playdate SDK Sprite System: youtu.be/8OCebUVKlb43. Object Oriented Programming for the Playdate SDK: youtu.be/e9x6DsWk-IUTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:22 Tables1:22 What is an Array?2:36 What is a Dictionary?4:06 Loops4:28 Numeric For Loop5:35 Table Helper Functions6:28 Generic For Loop7:25 Using the Playdate SDK API8:10 Using "Import"8:28 Update FunctionSupport me on Patreon to help me make more of these videos and get access to my Playdate games/source code!: patreon.com/squidgoddevJoin my Discord (I'm very active!): discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter (See what I'm working on early): twitter.com/SquidGodDevI get my music and sfx from Epidemic Sound. Get 1 month free with my link! share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw#Playdate #PlaydateSDK #lua
Learn to Code in Lua for Playdate Game Dev! Part 1 SquidGod 2022-04-25 | Want to learn how to make games for the Playdate, but don't know how to program? No worries - in this video I'll go over basic programming concepts for complete beginners like variables, operators, and functions. I'll be teaching Lua, one of the languages you can use with the Playdate SDK. This is for people who want to use the Playdate SDK, and is not a guide for Pulp. If you want to learn Pulp, I have some videos for that on my channel as well.Lua Demo Website: tutorialspoint.com/execute_lua_online.phpSetup the Playdate SDK: youtu.be/J0ufxinp7NoCheck out my book "The Beginner's Guide to Lua for Game Development" that goes more in depth into this topic! squidgod.itch.io/lua-for-game-developmentTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:40 Variables2:16 Data Types3:22 Operators3:27 Arithmetic Operators4:19 Relational Operators5:11 Logical Operators5:56 Misc Operators6:24 Conditionals8:07 Functions9:53 ScopeSupport me on Patreon to help me make more of these videos and get access to my Playdate games/source code!: patreon.com/squidgoddevJoin my Discord (I'm very active!): discord.gg/kDM8RU4aFtFollow me on Twitter (See what I'm working on early): twitter.com/SquidGodDevI get my music and sfx from Epidemic Sound. Get 1 month free with my link! share.epidemicsound.com/njknzw#Playdate #PlaydateSDK #lua
