Blog Post: Swag At Bit Bazaar 5

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Bit Bazaar 5 is over. Personally I had a great time, and it was great to meet all the developers I've been talking to over Twitter the last few months, and play all the games I've written about.

I thought I would make a post just showing all the cool swag I got at the show.

 Pins! These pins are from (top to bottom): Planet Of The Eyes, WE ARE DOOMED, GastroBots, Dames Making Games.

 

Pins! These pins are from (top to bottom): Planet Of The Eyes, WE ARE DOOMED, GastroBots, Dames Making Games.

 Cards from Planet Of The Eyes, GastroBots, and Arielle Grimes

 

Cards from Planet Of The Eyes, GastroBots, and Arielle Grimes

 T-shirts from: DrinkBox Studios (I was fanboying the whole time I was playing Severed), and Dames Making Games.

 

T-shirts from: DrinkBox Studios (I was fanboying the whole time I was playing Severed), and Dames Making Games.

 Posters from: Loud On PlanetX, DrinkBox Studios, and Bit The Game.

 

Posters from: Loud On PlanetX, DrinkBox Studios, and Bit The Game.

I just want to thank everyone involved with putting Bit Bazaar on, it was a really fun event and I can't wait to attend Bit Bazaar 6.

Countdown To Bit Bazaar: Pitfall Planet

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Pitfall Planet from independant developers Alexander Biggs, Daphne Ippolito, Adam Robinson-Yu, Emma Burkeitt, David Czarnowski, and Guy Torsher will be at Bit Bazaar tomorrow.

"Hundreds of years ago, on a distant planet, explorers discovered huge treasure-filled caverns. Quickly, the industries of Planet Earth set up great mining operations to scour the planet of its riches. One by one, the mining operations were withdrawn, scared off by the seemingly endless stream of hostile native creatures.

The mines are filled with many dangers, many wonders, and of course, many rewards for those daring enough to brave them. Are you the team that can conquer its mighty depths?

Play as the two brave astronauts P1 and P2 as they collect ore digging deeper and deeper into the mines."

ake sure to check out the full site here, and follow the game on Twitter.

Countdown To Bit Bazaar: GastroBots

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I've spoke about XMG Studios before, and I'm really excited to check out their upcoming game GastroBots at tomorrow's event.  I've managed to get some screenshots from the official Twitter page, as well as a summary of the game that Kris Gay was kind enough to provide.

"GastroBots is a cute lil' arcade/puzzle game where you, an adorable space-robo-cowboy, save the food galaxy from being eaten by greedy space-robo-critters the only way you know how... wranglin’!"

There are some small videos on the Twitter page, so make sure to check them out. See you guys tomorrow!

Countdown To Bit Bazaar: femmepocalypse

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Bit Bazaar is less than 24 hours away, and there are going to be a lot of developers there.  I do not think I'll get to everyone, but I'll try my best.  Next up is femmepocalypse from developer Alto Punk.

"A tiny game inspired by those barbie/dress-up games where you... put on makeup Except in this one you also take over the world Started at DMG Toronto's Feb Fatale game jam, finished afterwards. It also uses a Makey Makey mask that you look through and touch to change parts of the face on screen. :) (But you don't put it literally on your face) This is the prototype version, uploaded as is. The hair button does not work, and never will. Slight seizure warning! There are some flashy bits at the end, no euphemism intended EVERYTHING = PAR MOI"

Make sure to check out the developers official site here, and follow them on Twitter.

N++ Shows Off Another Enemy: The Micro Drone

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Metanet Software released another video showing off an enemy for their upcoming platformer N++.  Much like the Deathball, the Micro Drone will kill you frequently.

Make sure to follow the developer on Twitter, since it looks like N++ will be releasing pretty soon now.  N++ will also be shown at The Bit Bazzar. So here is your chance to play the platformer before it launches on PS4.

Countdown to Bit Bazaar: Fate Tectonics

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Fate Tectonics from Golden Gear Games will be at Bit Bazaar this year, which is a great way to show off their game since it was recently greenlit on Steam.

"Build up a world piece-by-piece using the power of the god-like Fates, while keeping them happy enough to avoid world-shattering temper tantrums!"

Make sure to give Golden Gear a follow on Twitter.

Countdown To Bit Bazaar: Jim Guthrie - Video Game Music Shop

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Bit Bazaar is going to be more than just a gaming showcase. Case in point, Jim Guthrie will be there.  The creative mind behind the soundtrack for Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP and Indie Game: The Movie, will have a table to purchase game soundtracks and other goodies.  Check out the gameplay footage of Superbrothers below for a taste of his soundtrack:

If you want to check him out before the show, you can do so here, and make sure to follow him on Twitter.

Countdown To Bit Bazaar: Planet of the Eyes

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Indie developer Cococucumber will be at the Bit Bazaar and showcasing off their upcoming platformer Planet Of The Eyes.  I've written about this game before, in fact it was the first game I wrote about on my Tumblr.  

The game looks awesome, and I can't wait to play it on the weekend.  Make sure to follow the developer on Twitter.

Thrive Games Releases Teaser For Dragon of Legends

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Indie developer Thrive Games have released a wrap-up post for April on their site. In it, they posted the first teaser video for their their upcoming MMO Dragon of Legends.  I've seen screenshots of the game and always loved the pixel artowrk, but this trailer just looks so good I can't wait to get my hands on it.

The article also goes over their new community forms, a video showing off some of the art in the game, and hints at a Kickstarter.  You can sign up for the Beta here, and make sure to also follow them on Twitter.