1 bit wonders

Playdate Megadrop Bundle on itch.io! (plus, a quick update)

December 09, 2022 01:15 - 57 seconds - 891 KB

Right in time for The Game Awards, Strangest.io has published the Playdate MegaDrop Sale with games like Legend of Etad, A Balanced Brew, Necro Crisis and Shadow Gadget! Strangest.io's Playdate Megadrop Sale by Strangest.io and 6 others - itch.io Regarding my content output these last couple of months, I've been very busy as full-time jobs in Mexico are around 48 hours a week most of the time and I've barely had any time and energy to dedicate to personal projects, including "1 bit wonders...

Playdate Community Bundle on itch.io!

September 03, 2022 16:35 - 24 seconds - 380 KB

Hello, everyone! Today is more of a PSA than a full episode as I've been busier than I'd like to these last couple of weeks. I just wanna let you know that a bundle with over 13 Playdate games which aren't included in the season is available now for a very limited time on itch.io. Links in the description as always. Playdate Community Bundle by Vogelscript and 13 others - itch.io Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/1bitwonders/donations

1 bit wonders Byte-Sized (July 11, 2022)

July 11, 2022 16:30 - 39 seconds - 622 KB

Hello, everyone! Sorry I haven't uploaded anything in a while, I have plenty of ideas up my sleeve, but I've been super busy with other stuff. Right now, there's an itch.io bundle funding reproductive rights which features 2 Playdate games and other noteworthy titles such as Hypnospace Outlaw. The Playdate games included are a dungeon crawler called "Down the Oubliette" by RDK and "Fish'n Feathers" by Vogelscript. Indie Bundle for Abortion Funds by Caro Asercion and 855 others - itch.io ...

Episode 12: Playdate Season 2 & Catalog

June 08, 2022 18:13 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

Hello, everyone! In this episode, we discuss the future of Playdate beyond Season 1 as Panic is now accepting pitches for upcoming games! If you're a creator interested in developing for Playdate in need of funding for your project, look no further! We'll focus on the kinds of games and creators we wanna see on the tiny yellow handheld as well as adjustments we'd like to see on Panic's hardware strategy to reach an even broader audience. Playdate Game Pitch Host: TEABEAST (@Mau_Cardiel) /...

Episode 11: Hands-on with Playdate!

May 22, 2022 16:30 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Hello, everyone! We're glad to be back after such a long hiatus! In this episode, PossiblyAxolotl shares their experience with actual Playdate hardware, the first batch of games, homebrew and the adorable user interface! Host: TEABEAST (@Mau_Cardiel) / Twitter Co-host: PossiblyAxolotl - itch.io Ko-fi Patreon Official T-shirt (+other goodies) TeaBeast (teemill.com) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/1bitwonders/donations

Episode 10: PlayDate is FINALLY HERE!

April 19, 2022 16:10 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

Hello, everyone! Today is by far the BIGGEST milestone for PlayDate since its announcement! It is finally shipping! We also discuss "Catalog" and the future of 1 bit wonders after the announcement of an official Playdate Podcast. Host: TEABEAST (@Mau_Cardiel) / Twitter Co-host: PossiblyAxolotl - itch.io Playdate Podcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/1bitwonders/donations

1 bit wonders Byte-Sized (March 30th, 2022)

March 30, 2022 16:45 - 38 seconds - 609 KB

Hello, everyone! Today, I wanted to update you on important Playdate launch news, as Playdate has tweeted the following message: "Next week, we'll be emailing everyone in Group One to make sure your mailing addresses are valid — please keep an eye out for that. We appreciate you, and we appreciate your excitement for Playdate!" So, if you're part of Playdate's Group One, be sure to check your emails and get excited, because Playdate is about to get in your hands very soon. Playdate's T...

Episode 9: Playdate SDK, Simulator & Best Demos!

March 18, 2022 16:35 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

Hello, everyone! Today, we're discussing our first impressions on the recently released Playdate SDK and the simulator, which has enabled us to play some awesome projects developed for Playdate by the community! Host: TEABEAST (@Mau_Cardiel) / Twitter Co-host: PossiblyAxolotl - itch.io Playdate SDK Playdate Dev Forum Sketch, Share, Solve! Bundle for Ukraine by Necrosoft Games and 732 others - itch.io 1-bit Asset Pack by Canari Games (Included in the bundle) Playdate Digest Issue NO....

Boomerang X Review (Slay Day)

March 01, 2022 16:45 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MB

In Slay Day, we cover all kinds hardcore action games: hack & slash, action RPGs, arena FPS, roguelikes, bullet hells and more! This week, we're covering Boomerang X, a beautifully cell-shaded arena FPS where you wield a legendary boomerang against hordes of insects! Thanks to Devolver Digital for providing a review copy. A video version of the review will be uploaded to our YouTube channel (1 bit wonders) soon. (Also, Episode 9 of "1 bit wonders" is coming out early this month, so stay ...

Episode 8: Our Dream Playdate Ports & Demakes!

February 19, 2022 17:16 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Hello, everyone! In this episode, we're discussing which games/genres would make a smooth (or at least interesting) transition to Playdate's hardware! Host: TEABEAST (@Mau_Cardiel) / Twitter Co-host: seacreek - itch.io (Background music provided by Fesliyan Studios) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/1bitwonders/donations

Episode 7: PocketStation & PlayMaker!

February 07, 2022 22:25 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

Welcome back! Sorry for the delay, I've been a little busy with other projects recently, but don't worry: "1 bit wonders" isn't going anywhere! This time we're talking about Sony's PocketStation (which I severely understimated in the VMU episode) and Dustin Mierau's PlayMaker, a Mario Paint style tool for Playdate! Host: TEABEAST (@Mau_Cardiel) / Twitter Co-host: seacreek - itch.io 1-bit gizmo: PocketStation - Wikipedia 1-bit tool: Dustin Mierau (@dmierau) / Twitter Featured artist: Mu...

Episode 6: Pulp's surprise launch & Dreamcast VMU!

January 23, 2022 23:10 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Host: TEABEAST (@Mau_Cardiel) / Twitter Co-host: PossiblyAxolotl 1 bit gizmo: Dreamcast VMU 1 bit tool: Playdate Pulp 1 minit review: Upward Featured artist: DJ Cutman Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/1bitwonders/donations

1-bit wonders Byte-Sized (January 2022)

January 15, 2022 15:20 - 48 seconds - 758 KB

-As you might've noticed, the last episode I uploaded was a review for a full-color pixel art game. To clear things up, the "1 minit reviews" within "1 bit wonders" episodes will ALWAYS be for 1-bit games, while long, independently uploaded reviews will focus on a variety of art styles and genres. -For a variety of reasons, my upload schedule hasn't been the most consistent recently, but I can assure you there'll be at least one new fully fledged episode by the end of the month. That's all...

Olija (Review)

January 03, 2022 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MB

A review copy was provided by Devolver Digital. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/1bitwonders/donations

Episode 5 (Part 2): Talking with 100Rabbits (Analogue Pocket, permacomputing & more!)

December 22, 2021 15:10 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

In the final episode of the year, we talk with Devine from the 100R team about PlayDate, permacomputing as an antidote to planned obsolescence, Analogue Pocket and more! 100R — about us Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/1bitwonders/donations

Tech Telescope Episode 1: Steam Deck, XR and "metaverses"

December 07, 2021 21:15 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

Hello! In Tech Telescope (a "1 bit wonders" spin-off), we'll be covering the bleeding edge of technology: the hype, the gloomy and the uncertain. In this episode, we cover the Steam Deck, AR, VR, the ridiculous myth of "digital scarcity" and more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/1bitwonders/donations

Episode 5 (Part 1): Talking with 100Rabbits

November 28, 2021 15:30 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this episode, we talk with Devine from 100Rabbits about uxn, permacomputing, sustainability and web 1.0. 100R — about us Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/1bitwonders/donations

1 bit wonders Byte-Sized: We've reached 1,000! (+PlayDate news)

November 16, 2021 23:00 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MB

Our shows have been listened to over 1,000 times all thanks to you! We'll keep covering the things you already love as well as some curveballs you don't wanna miss! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/1bitwonders/donations

Episode 4: Pebble Smartwatch & GB Studio

November 07, 2021 03:55 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

Hello! Sorry for being a little later than usual! In this episode, we're covering the Pebble line of smartwatches, some of its spirtitual succesors as well as GB Studio! Host: TEABEAST (@Mau_Cardiel) / Twitter Co-host: PossiblyAxolotl 1-bit gizmo: Pebble + Rebble 1-bit tool: GB Studio 1-minit review: Drytown Follow us on YouTube! Our Ko-fi Music: Field of Hopes and Dreams (House Remix) | Dj CUTMAN Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/1bitwonders/donations

cozy playroom ep. 1: chill & zen games on Apple Arcade (and not-so-chill rant about Apple)

October 25, 2021 17:35 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

Heyo! Today in Cozy Playroom, we are discussing the most chill and zen games we've played on Apple Arcade, as well as some frustrations we have with Apple as a company. Host: TEABEAST (@Mau_Cardiel) / Twitter Co-host: Terry Ross (@CuteGamesClub) / Twitter Music: Volume III | Dj CUTMAN Ko-fi List of games discussed: Sayonara Wild Hearts, Assemble with Care, Winding Worlds, Lifelike, LEGO Builder's Journey, The Pathless, The Last Campfire, The Bradwell Conspiracy, The Artful Escape, Neo C...

Episode 3: Talking with SQFMI about Franky!

October 13, 2021 03:04 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

Hello, everyone! Today is gonna be a bit of a different episode, no sections, just a fully-fledged interview with Wayland from SQFMI. Hope you enjoy! Host: TEABEAST (@Mau_Cardiel) / Twitter Guest: SQFMI (@sqfmi) / Twitter Follow us on YouTube! Our Ko-fi Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/1bitwonders/donations

PetWave Episode 1: Tamagotchi Smart!

October 07, 2021 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

Hello, everyone! This is episode 1 of your podcast on everything about v-pets! We'll be talking about Pokémon, Tamagotchi and indie games! Hope you enjoy! Today's topic: Tamagotchi Smart Co-host: GotchiBoy PetWave Podcast Ko-fi Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/1bitwonders/donations

Episode 2: Arduboy FX, uxn & more!

September 29, 2021 15:45 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

Welcome to your bi-weekly show on everything 1-bit! In this episode, we discuss Arduboy FX, uxn and have a 1-minit-review for Devolver Bootleg. Enjoy! Host: TEABEAST (@Mau_Cardiel) / Twitter Co-Host: ░ 𝖓 ░ nico nowak ░ (@Nico_n_art) / Twitter Featured Artist: Lucas "The Bass is Loaded" Dicus 1-bit gizmo: Arduboy FX 1-bit tool: uxn & noodle 1-minit review: Devolver Bootleg Follow us on YouTube! Our Ko-fi Shout-out to Devolver Forkcast! Playdate Digest Zine Support this podcast at —...

1-bit Direct Nano (September 2021)

September 26, 2021 01:37 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MB

Announcing spin-off episodes! They'll be uploaded every week between major 1 bit wonders episodes (which are bi-weekly). The topics will be the following: -4 Shades of Green: Everything adjacent to GameBoy. -Polychromatic Pixels: We talk about pixel art games in full color! -PetWave: V-pets (Tamagotchi, Pokémon & indies!) -Eye-friendly Trinkets: Where we discuss emergent, alternative display technologies with high energy efficiency and zero eye-strain, such as memory LCD and e-paper. -S...

Episode 1: PlayDate, Bitsy and more!

September 14, 2021 18:40 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Welcome to your bi-weekly show on everything 1-bit! In this episode, we discuss Playdate, bitsy and have a 1-minit-review for Bleak Sword. Hope you enjoy! Host: TEABEAST (@Mau_Cardiel) / Twitter Co-Host: J Matusevich, perpetually exhausted (@_matusevich) / Twitter Featured Artist: Danimal Cannon 1-bit gizmo: Playdate 1-bit tool: Bitsy 1-minit review: Bleak Sword Follow us on YouTube! Our Ko-fi Shout-out to Devolver Forkcast! Playdate Digest Zine Please DO NOT add this audio conten...

Thanks to the first 100 listeners! First full episode next Tuesday!

September 11, 2021 15:17 - 17 seconds - 269 KB

We have some very exciting interviews with all kinds of people in the 1-bit sphere coming up soon! The first full episode will go live next Tuesday, September 14th! Stay tuned! Merch: https://teabeast.teemill.com/⁠ Donations: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ac3c5098-659e-4ecf-9ffb-c3744f95e36e/sponsor or https://ko-fi.com/teabeast_y2k Twitter: TEABEAST (@Mau_Cardiel) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/1bitwonders/donations

What is 1bit wonders?

September 08, 2021 00:35 - 31 seconds - 498 KB

Welcome to 1-bit wonders, your bi-weekly series for everything 1-bit! We'll discuss things like PlayDate, bitsy games and play some chiptune to mix it up! See you next week! (Credits to Danimal Cannon for the background music). Music: Lunaria | Danimal Cannon (bandcamp.com) 1-bit wonders t-shirt and other goodies: TeaBeast (teemill.com) Contact: TEABEAST (@Mau_Cardiel) / Twitter Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/1bitwonders/donations

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