- LongStory 2 Valentine's Livestream - 12 February 2024
❤️ Tune in to the LongStory 2 page on Palentine's Day, come find out what we're up to and learn all about our Kickstarter rewards! ❤️ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GGK4_Uib0AAM-9B?format=jpg&name=large
- NOW LIVE ON KICKSTARTER - 5 February 2024
Become A Backer! Your support will help us create a full new season of a diverse and 2SLGBTQIA+ dating sim that over 1 million players have already fallen in love with. At Bloom, we believe the world needs games that create a hopeful and loving future. You can help us turn this belief into a reality. Exclusive Backer Perks Include: 🎮 A Copy of LongStory 2: Pledge CAD $10 or more and immerse yourself in the full coziness of the love story. ✂️ Washi Tape and Stickers: Sprinkle a bit of magic on your personal items with LongStory themed stationary that add a touch of romance to your everyday life. 🖼️ Exclusive Postcards and Posters: Deck your walls with cute visuals capturing the friendships and romance from LongStory 2. 🧢 Beanies: Stay cozy and stylish with an adorable winter hat, or as we Canadians call it, a toque, featuring none other than fan-favourite Turkeyhawk! 👜 Kickstarter Ex…
- Minor patch for macOS / Apple Silicon - 23 January 2024
macOS users of both Intel and Apple Silicon (M1/M2 etc) computers should be able to launch the game without issue now.
- LongStory 2 is looking for playtesters! - 6 December 2023
We want your help to make LongStory 2 the best game it can be! We’re looking for playtesters on the demo for Episode 1 (which, if we’re being honest, is most of the episode). As a THANK YOU we'll give selected participants a Level 1 Kickstarter reward, which includes a copy of the game! SIGN UP HERE ːsteamhappyː
- Grab the early demo before August 21! - 17 August 2023
August is back to school month! I know, probably one of the *worst* times of the year for young people (and for people young in spirit, like me)! But it’s an important time for prep and all that hullabaloo. HOWEVER, when you do have some free time, why not download and play the demo for #LongStory2? Way better than actual school. ːsteamhappyː Don't forget to add the game to your wishlist! Trust~❤️
- June 15th! PRIDE PREMIUM - 15 June 2022
We are pleased to inform you that Later Daters is now available as a premium game. This includes Part 1, Part 2, and the Cribbage Mini Game. We are so grateful to those who have supported Later Daters these part few years as we experimented with launching a video game during a global pandemic. By splitting up the game into two parts, we were able to learn from our audience and make the best experience possible with our second release while ensuring we had to funding to do so. Now it’s time to unite the two parts and give you all the geriatric loving in one fell swoop. If you already purchased part 1 - Surprise! Now you have part 2 as well. If you already bought both, thank you for the support! We will be adjusting the game price to $14.99 to match the cost of the bundle, but putting the game on sale for 50% as part of the Pride Seniors Discount. So now is a great time to get the whole g…
- It's Cheap Pancake WEDNESDAY - 15 June 2022
Hey all you Steam Senior Citizens, We are pleased to inform you that Later Daters is now available as a premium game. This includes Part 1, Part 2, and the Cribbage Mini Game. We are so grateful to those who have supported Later Daters these part few years as we experimented with launching a video game during a global pandemic. By splitting up the game into two parts, we were able to learn from our audience and make the best experience possible with our second release while ensuring we had to funding to do so. Now it’s time to unite the two parts and give you all the geriatric loving in one fell swoop. If you already purchased part 1 - Surprise! Now you have part 2 as well. If you already bought both, thank you for the support! We will be adjusting the game price to $14.99 to match the cost of the bundle, but putting the game on sale for 50% as part of the Pride Seniors Discount. So now…
- Later Daters Cribbage Playthrough - 23 April 2021
Our cribbage minigame is the first non-visual novel game mechanic we worked on. It is the perfect game to play to get you in the old soul state of mind. Our producer Chris is a seasoned player and she takes you through her game strategy and shares some tidbits on what stories can be found within the cribbage minigame.
- Later Daters Writers Q&A - 23 April 2021
The LD writing team is reuniting to look back on our experience working on Later Daters, one year later. Chat will include: Miriam Verburg, Executive Producer Chris Fitzgerald, Producer Heather Jackson, Narrative Director Michael Lyons, Writer Ashley Cooper, Writer Join us in the Fellow Travellers discord in the Attendee AMA channel.
- Stream Later Daters Episode 4 with our producer - 23 April 2021
Watch as Chris Fitzgerald traverses the galaxy with the whole Ye OLDE gang. Day 2 of LNC.\
- Hang on to your hearing aids! Later Daters part two launches this month! - 14 October 2020
That's right friends, it's time to get your geriatric groove on because Later Daters is back! And we are better than ever. Our new Part 2 DLC is packed with stories and drama, four new episodes to be precise, and so many surprises! Will Blair give up his shenanigans ? (Spoiler: he will not.) Might Jax write you a customized tune? Does Esther micro-manage herself into a torrid love affair? How well do you really know the mysterious Albert and his chatterbox cockatoo? All this and more in Later Daters Part Two! Play Part Two and find out!
- Cribbage Club Free Update! - 10 September 2020
We are happy to announce that our free update with our Cribbage Mini-Game is now available on Steam, Itch, and the Nintendo Switch. Cribbage is a great two-person card game, and an old favourite of the geriatric community. We’ve designed the game with both experienced players and first timers in mind. Thanks to our beta testers who assisted us in making the game experience as seamless as possible. Of course, like all card games, the best way to learn is to play it yourself! The Ye OLDE gang will guide you through it on your first time, and we suggest you try it out on easy while you get the hang of things. Maybe you will bite the big one your first time out of the gate, or maybe you will discover some preternatural cribbage ability. As many seasoned card players will tell you, it’s all part of the experience. We have hidden some story nuggets for each character within the game, so each…
- Get 14 romantic visual novels while supporting Black trans folks - 13 July 2020
If you missed the giant Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality on Itch last month, you’ve got yet another shot at good games for a good cause. The Visual Novel Romance Collection for Black Trans Lives is precisely what it says on the tin: fourteen romantic games (several of which the RPS crew have quite liked) in support of The Okra Project . (more…)
- Summer of Pride Features Bloom Digital Games - 12 June 2020
In case you hadn't heard, we are lucky enough to be a part of the Summer of Pride event happening June 9-25th. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F34694204%2F6ad9eead29dfd145eae686f677439805f990ed7a.png LongStory is on sale for 40% during this event, and Later Daters is featured. Check out the event for other great LGBTQ+ games!
- New Later Daters content on it's way! - 29 May 2020
We have more content coming your way in 2020. Here's a look at our roadmap for content releasing later this year. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F34694204%2F7410f180dde2df204f59006b15aa0127834b2a7e.jpg Announcing our free Cribbage Mini-Game Here's your chance to spend some quality time with the residents of Ye OLDE, and maybe cream them in a friendly card game. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F34694204%2F26d94b505c615fb85a9bd076d9aa40f3228015d8.gif We will be releasing the free cribbage game DLC later this summer, exact dates TBD. If you would like to join our cribbage beta testing, fill out this form and join our discord to get up-to-date information.
- LudoNarraCon this weekend! - 25 April 2020
We're excited to announce that our launch discount has been extended to include Later Daters in the LudoNarraCon sale this weekend. Catch up on this awesome event put on by Fellow Travellers . Tomorrow Miriam Verburg the EP of Bloom Digital Media will be chatting with a bunch of fascinating game designers on the impact of personal histories on their game design. Tune in to the above link at noon PST to catch the discussion. Thanks to Fellow Traveller for including us in this event!
- Octogenarian dating sim Later Daters releases its first episodes - 17 April 2020
Getting older doesn’t mean you need to hang up your dating game. We’ve all seen Golden Girls, right? (Disclosure: I have not seen Golden Girls. Is it sexy?) New dating sim Later Daters walks you through the uncertain waters of post-80 dating with a bit of warmth and a bit of humor, just as the doctor ordered. (more…)
- Later Daters Part One Coming April 16 - 10 March 2020
Later Daters, the upcoming saucy old souls dating sim, is going to be officially released on Steam, Itch.io, and Switch, the 16th of April, 2020. Thank you, everyone who has wishlisted the game so far; your support in the early days has meant the world to us. Later Daters shows that life really does begin at 60, as you arrive as the newest resident to Ye OLDE retirement community. Here, you’ll join a cast of flirts and lovemakers on the prowl, all of whom don’t subscribe to stereotypes about the elderly. They are not (necessarily) grandparents, and certainly don't exist in some de-sexualized world of hemorrhoid cream, sensible shoes, and daytime bingo. The heartfelt dating sim follows the characters as they explore their desires and passions in the sunset of life, while also confronting their own mortality.
