Bulb Boy News

[h2]Hey there! 🙌[/h2][p][/p][h3]It's so good to see you all here! Today I'm going to tell you a story about the boy who lived...? Nope! About the boy who became the light - so to speak. This is the story of the first Bulb Boy game. Enjoy!💡[/h3][p][/p][h3]🟨 The spark that started it all (2014) 🟨[/h3][p][/p][p]The idea to create a game about a boy with a light bulb instead of a head was born in 2014. At the time, Szymon was preparing various sketches in the style of a classic adventure games. One of our mutual friends noticed one of these childlike drawings and commented: “He looks like his head is glowing.” That one sentence was enough to spark our imagination. That's how Bulb Boy was born – a hero whose light was to illuminate the dark corners of a bizarre, grotesque universe. [/p][p][/p][p]When creating Bulb Boy, we drew on memories from our childhood and youth. We were inspired by old adventure games such as Gobliins, as well as more contemporary titles such as The Neverhood and Machinarium. We still love games that allow players to immerse themselves in unusual worlds - worlds full of puzzles, quirky characters, and atmospheres that you can lose yourself in. That's the kind of experience we wanted to give others.[/p][p][/p][p](Bulb Boy concept / art)[/p][p][/p][h3]🟨 The bittersweet process of creation 🟨[/h3][p][/p][p]The production of Bulbware's first game was intense. On the one hand, there was the immense joy of creating our own project and the satisfaction of small successes. On the other hand, there were moments of doubt and problems. Our first Kickstarter campaign ended in failure, which could have stopped all work. However, something unexpected happened then - an investor who needs no introduction knocked on our door. PewDiePie saw the potential in the prototype and supported the project. This gave us wings.[/p][p][/p][p]It took us a little over a year to create Bulb Boy. During that time, we learned everything – from technicalities and puzzle design to coming up with dark and absurd characters. When the game was released, we received very positive reviews from the media and players. However, alongside the satisfaction, there was also disappointment – the sales results were far from what we had expected.[/p][p][/p][p]{Good old times, with 'Felix PewDiePie' Kjellberg)[/p][p][/p][h3]🟨 Nintendo coming to the rescue 🟨[/h3][p][/p][p]We didn't give up and worked on ports of the game at the same time. Each new version brought Bulb Boy to an ever-wider audience. The key moment was the release on Nintendo Switch. Our game was among the top 100 titles available in the eShop - 63rd, to be exact. This opened the door to a whole new group of players and allowed us to survive the most difficult moment in the studio's history.[/p][p][/p][p]A dream come true and a door to the world![/p][p][/p][p]The success of Bulb Boy was like a childhood dream come true for us. In an instant, we stopped being just people who “wanted to make games”, instead we became a real development studio with our own hero who won the hearts of fans. This time gave us the opportunity to travel the world, participate in trade shows and industry events, meet extraordinary people, and share our project with thousands of players![/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]That's how our adventure with game development began - from a spark in a sketchbook, through failures and unexpected support, to success that gave us the courage to dream even bigger. [/h3][p][/p][h3]In the next devlog, we'll talk about how the idea for Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair was born and why we believe this story deserves its own, even brighter spotlight 💛 [/h3][p][/p][h3]So all I can say now is... Take care and remember... May the light bulb be with you and guide you through the darkness! 💡[/h3][h3][/h3][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]
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[h2]Hello there, Bulb Boy fans! 💡[/h2][p][/p][h3]This is it! The wait is (well) almost over and just little over three weeks left to the release of Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair on Steam! But fear not! Our Bulby hero has something really cool for you. To make the wait more enjoyable we just released totally new demo version of the game!! 🔥[/h3][p][/p][h3]It's already visible on the game card in the store - just download it! ✔️[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3][/h3][p]This screen awaits you when you complete the demo! Pretty cool, right???[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]We would be ultra happy if you played it and left some feedback![/h3][p][/p][h3]It's 10-15 minutes of fun that should give you a taste of what's new and, above all, the atmosphere that awaits you in Jar of Despair 😎[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Well then, enjoy playing and... See you in October! 🗓️[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Bulbware => X[/p][p]Bulbware => Facebook[/p][p]Bulbware => Instagram[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[h2]Hello there, Bulb Boy fans! 💡[/h2][p][/p][h3]We just wanted to share the news with you, that you can grab original Bulb Boy with sweet -80% off deal during Steam Autumn Sale 2025! If you ask us - it's a perfect opportunity to celebrate this beautiful season and get ready for the upcoming release of Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair! 💛[/h3][p][/p][h2]What do you think, huh? Let us know! 🍂🍁[/h2][p][/p][h3][/h3][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]Make sure to follow our social media to stay up to date with all news! [/h3][p] [/p][p]Bulbware => X Bulbware => Facebook Bulbware => Instagram[/p][p][/p][h3][/h3][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[h2]Hey! 🙌[/h2][p][/p][h3]This is Artur Mikołajczyk, the man behind the Bulb Boy games! Because the release of Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair is approaching fast, I'm here today to tell you about the beginnings of Bulbware and how it all started. Enjoy reading! 💡[/h3][p][/p][h3]🟨 The beginnings of our dreams 🟨[/h3][p][/p][p]Let's go back to our school days, when the Internet was still mainly connected via noisy modems, and dreams of having your own video game were something almost magical for teenagers. It was then, in 2001, that I met Szymon Łukasik through a mutual friend. We quickly discovered that we shared the same passion: we wanted to create our own point & click adventure game. Full of enthusiasm, we started working on our first project, but unfortunately, our lack of experience and knowledge meant that our ambitious idea ended up only in notes, sketches, and a simple prototype. [/p][p][/p][p]Life went on, and for a while, we each went our separate ways. I gained experience in the gaming industry, learning on real commercial projects, while Szymon developed his skills in the world of advertising graphics, becoming a highly regarded illustrator. Despite our different paths, we still dreamed of the same thing – a game that we ourselves would want to play. [/p][p][/p][p]After many years, we got back in touch. It quickly became clear that our old plans were still alive. Our conversations turned into a concrete plan: we would create a studio where we could realize our ideas without compromise. And so, in 2015, Bulbware was born.[/p][p][/p][p]Bulbware (from the left - Szymon Łukasik, in the middle - our sound designer - Piotr Surmacz and me- Artur Mikołajczyk)[/p][p][/p][h3]🟨 Bulb Boy and other projects 🟨[/h3][p][/p][p]The first fruit of our collaboration was a prototype game, which eventually evolved into the full-fledged Bulb Boy that you know so well. Our little glowing hero quickly won the hearts of gamers and the interest of the media with his cuteness and grotesque horror. This success allowed us to port the title to various platforms and feel that we were truly creating something special.[/p][p][/p][p]The following years were not only spent working on the next project – Poopdie. At that time, we created a number of internal game prototypes that never saw the light of day, such as Dark Street, Fishy Island, and Little Goldar. These are just some of the ideas that were born at that time. They never saw the light of day, but each of them was a step towards what Bulbware was to become...[/p][p][/p][p]In 2020, the decision was made: we are returning to the world of the glowing boy. This is how work on Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair began. However, life likes to surprise us – personal problems arose that slowed down the development of the project and naturally led to a split in the team. It should be noted that the split was amicable and friendly, but it still meant big changes.[/p][p][/p][p](Fishy Island)[/p][p](Dark Street)[/p][p][/p][h3]🟨 Bulbware today and tomorrow 🟨[/h3][p][/p][p]Since 2024, Bulbware has been a one-man studio. I was left alone – and I decided with full conviction to finish what we had started together. Today, looking back on all these years of work, I can say that I am very happy that Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair is in its final stages and that you will be able to play it on October 23, 2025! [/p][p][/p][p]I hope that on that special night I will be able to say to myself: I did it![/p][h3][/h3][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]And that's it! Remember, this first devlog is just an introduction. In the next ones, I'll tell you more about Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair itself, its atmosphere, the development process, and what awaits players when Bulb Boy turns on his light again. 😎[/h3][p][/p][h3]Take care and remember... May the light bulb be with you and guide you through the darkness! 💡[/h3][h3][/h3][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]
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[h2]Hello there, from Bulb Boy fans! 💡[/h2][p][/p][h3]We have some good news today that we wanted to share with you! This year's Halloween will be truly special because your favorite lught bulb hero will come back and get into new adventures soon before the festivities begin! Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair - has the official release date![/h3][p][/p][p][/p][h3]The next chapter of Bulb Boy's story will land on Steam on October 23, 2025! 💛[/h3][p][/p][p]Spread the news with your friends, family, pets (just like... everyone!) and go see the new trailer we made specially for this annoucement! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Two more things you might be interested in!

▶️ We just pulled out old demo from Steam because... A brand new version is coming soon! We'll let you know about the details but keep your eyes peeled on our socials!

▶️ We also just launched a big, pre release giveaway where you have a chance to win free copy of the game, after the release! => Just enter HERE![/p][h3][/h3][h3]Make sure to follow our social media to stay up to date with all news! [/h3][p] [/p][p]Bulbware => X Bulbware => Facebook Bulbware => Instagram[/p][p][/p][h3][/h3][p][/p][p][/p]

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