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Check out our new Gameplay Trailer! 🍿

[h3] A brand new Gameplay Trailer for Bytebond is here! [/h3][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Ever wondered what it’s like inside your PC? In Bytebond, you and your friends become adorable droids on a co-op puzzle adventure through neon circuits, CPU pathways, and all sorts of digital wonders. Teamwork is your ultimate weapon as you collect energy, dodge digital foes, and tackle unique challenges together![/p][p]Every corner of Bytebond is packed with surprises and obstacles that will test your quick thinking and cooperation. You’re not just any antivirusβ€”you’re a cute, chubby droid on a mission![/p][p]Curious? Check out the trailer to see Bytebond in action, and don’t forget to wishlist us on Steam. Get ready to solve some puzzles together! [/p][p] [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Until next time! [/p][p]Bleep & Bloop OUT! ⚑
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Secret Sauce Showcase, here we come!

[h2]If you're reading this, then Secret Sauce Showcase is now live!
[/h2][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Open Sauce is teaming up with offbrand games to bring you Secret Sauceβ€”a massive celebration of everything related to indie games! Whether you’re joining the event in person or tuning in online, you can look forward to two action-packed days filled with game exhibitions, insightful talks, roundtables with industry experts, and exciting competitions hosted by your favourite gaming creators.[/p][p][/p][p]But that’s not all! We’re over the moon to share that the premiere trailer showcaseβ€”featuring brand new announcements from a fantastic lineup of indie developers and publishersβ€”will be broadcast in multiple places, as well as on none other than Ludwig’s Twitch and YouTube channels! We can hardly believe it ourselves, and we can’t wait to share this unforgettable experience with you all. We hope to see you in the comments section when they show something from us![/p][p][/p][h3]P.S. The Demo is now live! Give it a try if you haven't already πŸ˜‰[/h3][p][/p][p]Until next time [/p][p]Bleep & Bloop OUT! ⚑ [/p][p]───────────────────────────────────────────── [/p][h3]⚑Add Bytebond to your Steam Wishlist⚑[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]───────────────────────────────────────────── [/p][h3]⚑Previous update⚑[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]───────────────────────────────────────────── [/p][h3]πŸ€– Follow Anshar Publishing on Steam πŸ€–[/h3][p][/p]

πŸŽ™οΈ Voice-Over Contest! πŸ€–

[h2]Can You Make the Coolest Robot Voice?[/h2][p][/p][p]We’re excited to announce a community voice-over contest featuring a special video with two of our iconic robots β€” Bleep and Bloop![/p][p][/p][h3]πŸ€– How to Enter:Β [/h3][p]1.Β  Watch the contest video. The video is available on [/p][p]X BlueSky TikTok YouTube Discord.Β 
2.Β  Record your gibberish for the robot characters in the scene. Bonus for some funny dialogues written in the bubbles! [/p][p]3.Β  Submit your entry by August 15 via X, Bluesky, YouTube or TikTok tagging Anshar Publishing and usingΒ the hashtagΒ #BytebondVO.Β It's very important![/p][p][/p][h3]πŸ€– Prizes:Β [/h3][p]The main winner will have their voice-over featured in Bytebond! Additionally, creators of our favourite voice-overs will get Bytebond Steam keys from us when the game launches.[/p][p][/p][h3]πŸ€– Important Dates:Β [/h3][p]β€’Β Β  Contest opens: July 18
β€’Β Β  Submission deadline: August 15Β 
β€’Β Β  Winner announced: August 19Β [/p][p][/p][p]Get creative, have fun, and show us your best robot voices! We can’t wait to hear your entries!Β [/p][p]Good luck![/p][p]Tag us on X Tag us on BlueSky Tag us on TikTok Tag us on YouTube[/p][p][/p][h3]P.S. The Demo is now live! Give it a try if you haven't already πŸ˜‰
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]_____________________________________________[/h3][h3]Anshar Publishing Voice-Over Contest – Terms and ConditionsΒ [/h3][p]1.Β Β  OrganizerΒ [/p][p]The contest is organized by Anshar Publishing.Β [/p][p]2.Β Β  EligibilityΒ [/p][p]The contest is open to all members of the Bytebond community. Participants under 18 must have parental or guardian consent.Β [/p][p]3.Β Β  How to EnterΒ [/p][p]a. Watch the provided contest video. Β 
b. Provide the voice-overs of your production for the robot characters in the scenes.Β 
c. Submit your entry by August 15 via X, Bluesky, YouTube or TikTok tagging Anshar Publishing and usingΒ the hashtagΒ #BytebondVO. Β 
d. Multiple entries are allowed.Β [/p][p]4.Β Β  Submission GuidelinesΒ [/p][p]a. All entries must be original and created by you.Β 
b. Only respectful and appropriate submissions will be considered. Entries containing offensive, inappropriate, or disrespectful material will be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Organizer.Β 
c. Entries must be submitted by August 15.Β [/p][p]5.Β Β  Intellectual Property and CopyrightΒ [/p][p]By submitting an entry, participants acknowledge and agree that all submitted audio recordings and related content become the exclusive property of Anshar Publishing. Participants hereby irrevocably forfeit any and all copyright and related rights to their submitted content, and waive any claims to compensation or royalties for its use in the game or related promotional materials. The Organizer reserves the right to edit, modify, reproduce, and use the submitted content in any manner and in any media, worldwide and in perpetuity.Β [/p][p]6.Β Β  Selection of WinnersΒ [/p][p]a. The Organizer will review all eligible entries and select winners at its sole discretion, based on criteria determined by the Organizer (such as creativity, quality, and suitability for the game).Β 
b. The main prize winner’s voice-over may be featured in the game. Additional winners may receive game keys or other prizes as specified.Β 
c. The Organizer’s decisions are final and binding.Β [/p][p]7.Β Β  PrizesΒ [/p][p]a. The main prize is the inclusion of the winner’s voice-over in the game.Β 
b. Additional prizes include game keys for Bytebond.Β 
c. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.Β [/p][p]8.Β Β  Announcing WinnersΒ [/p][p]Winners will be announced on all of Anshar Publishing’s social media channels mentioned above, as well as on Discord and will reach out to the winners on the platforms the video were submitted on August 19.Β  If a winner does not respond within 7 days, the Organizer reserves the right to select an alternate winner.Β [/p][p]9. General ConditionsΒ [/p][p]a. The Organizer reserves the right to cancel, modify, or suspend the contest at any time.Β 
b. By submitting videos with the produced voice-over, participants agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.Β [/p][p]11. ContactΒ [/p][p]For any questions regarding the contest, please contact: [email protected].Β [/p][p][/p][p]Until next time [/p][p]Bleep & Bloop OUT! ⚑ [/p][p]───────────────────────────────────────────── [/p][h3]⚑Add Bytebond to your Steam Wishlist⚑[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]───────────────────────────────────────────── [/p][h3]⚑Previous update⚑[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]───────────────────────────────────────────── [/p][h3]πŸ€– Follow Anshar Publishing on Steam πŸ€–[/h3][p][/p]

New Enemy Tactics and Digital Storms

[h2]Greetings, Defenders! πŸ›‘οΈ [/h2][p]We’ve been hard at work to bring you another wave of awesome updatesβ€”and we’re thrilled to show you what’s new in the latest version of Bytebond! Let’s jump in πŸ˜‰[/p][h3] ​​Jumping Enemies​​[/h3][p]We’ve wrapped up work on the last of our bad guy typesβ€”the jumper! Not only is this enemy ready to leap into action, but it also received a full VFX overhaul to make encounters even more exciting.[/p][p][/p][h3] ​​Mysterious Storms​​[/h3][p]A strange digital storm is brewing, playing a key role in our robot’s journey. We don’t want to spoil the surprise, so for now, enjoy the cool VFXβ€”what it all means is for you to discover![/p][p][/p][h3] ​​New Level Decorations​​[/h3][p]Our levels are looking even more interesting with the addition of old PC monitors, stacks of paper, and GPU racks. Why are these objects inside a computer? You’ll have to play the game to uncover the mystery![/p][p][/p][h3] ​Bugs (the Cute Kind!)​[/h3][p]We’re bringing more life to our levels by adding adorable chip-bugs and other little critters. Keep an eye out for these charming inhabitants as you explore![/p][p][/p][h3] ​​Virus Lamps​​[/h3][p]Virus lighting just got creepier! We’ve added eerie tentacle lights to make the atmosphere even more immersive and mysterious.[/p][p][/p][p]Let us know what you think, and stay tuned for more updates![/p][p][/p][p]Until next time [/p][p]Bleep & Bloop OUT! ⚑ [/p][p]───────────────────────────────────────────── [/p][h3]⚑Add Bytebond to your Steam Wishlist⚑[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]───────────────────────────────────────────── [/p][h3]⚑Previous update⚑[/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]───────────────────────────────────────────── [/p][h3]πŸ€– Follow Anshar Publishing on Steam πŸ€–[/h3][p][/p]

Thank you for playing Bytebond during Steam Next Fest!

[h3]Thank you so much to everyone who played Bytebond during this edition of Steam Next Fest! [/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We’re incredibly grateful for the amazing support and excitement you’ve shownβ€”over 1000 of you have tried the demo in the past week, and it means the world to us.[/p][p]Your feedback is invaluable and helps us make Bytebond even better. If you haven’t shared your thoughts yet, we’d love to hear from youβ€”join the conversation on Steam Discussions or hop into our Discord![/p][p][/p][p]The demo will be available for one more day, so if you haven’t had a chance to play yet, now’s your last chance. [/p][p][/p][p]Thank you again for giving our game a go![/p][p] [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Until next time! Bleep & Bloop OUT! ⚑
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