- Spring Sale Steam Discounts for Tales Across Time & the 8-Bit Adventures Series! - 17 March 2023
The Steam Spring Sale is on now, and if you're an RPG fan who hasn't yet played Tales Across Time, or 8-Bit Adventures 1 and 2, now's a great time to pick them up on a discount! First off, I've been absolutely thrilled with the immensely positive response that 8-Bit Adventures 2 has received - from an 86 on Metacritic, to a 90 on OpenCritic, to our Very Positive rating on Steam. If you love the kind of games that Square and Enix were producing on the NES, SNES, and PS1, then you’re the type of player that 8-Bit Adventures 2 was made for! 8-Bit Adventures 2 From now until March 23rd at 10am PDT, you can get 8-Bit Adventures 2 for 20% Off ($15.99 USD)! https://store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8Bit_Adventures_2/ You can also get the incredible Soundtrack for 20% Off ($7.99 USD), or the Game + Soundtrack Bundle for just $23.99 USD! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2281060/8Bit_Adventures…
- 8-Bit Adventures 2 PC Release Date + Day of the Devs! - 5 November 2022
After seven years of hard work and anticipation, I’m overjoyed to announce that 8-Bit Adventures 2 will launch on PC (via Steam and GOG) on January 31st, 2023! It’s finally happening, everyone!! =D And while I really wanted to hit 2022, at least we’ll only be one month out ;) If you’d like to help make 8-Bit Adventures 2 a success, then please wishlist the game and spread the word to friends or on social media! While it may not seem like it changes much from the outside, it genuinely does make a massive difference for us, and is sincerely appreciated. https://store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8Bit_Adventures_2/ If you want to inquire about review codes or coverage, you can contact me via [email protected] And please CC Post Horn PR on all messages via: [email protected] A gigantic thanks to Day of the Devs, Double Fine, and iam8bit for the opportunity to signal boost this ann…
- Day of the Devs + Release Date Pre-Announcement! - 26 October 2022
I am thrilled to announce that 8-Bit Adventures 2 will be featured at the Day of the Devs 10th Anniversary Celebration on November 5th! Day of the Devs is the ultimate indie event, and as a massive fan of Double Fine, Tim Schafer, and iam8bit, participating there has been a dream of mine for years. Find out more by clicking on the link or picture below: https://www.dayofthedevs.com/events/ If you’re able to attend the in-person event at the Midway in San Francisco, you’ll be able to check out a brand new section of the demo which allows you to freely explore the World Map in an Airship! Explore cities and dungeons, battle bosses, and just see what you run into. Lots of tweaks were made to avoid major spoilers, and the idea was to give attendees a sense of the game’s immense RPG world. Unfortunately I won't be attending the event myself (living in Australia as I do, there's a lot of trav…
- 8-Bit Adventures 2 at Steam Next Fest Feb 2022! - 21 February 2022
I'm thrilled to announce that 8-Bit Adventures 2 is participating in Steam's latest Next Fest event - and to celebrate this, the 8-Bit Adventures 2 Demo has received a big update! What does it do? Let's dive in! For anyone who's already played the previous demo, this latest version features all of the same content. You can once again choose between playing through the game's Prologue, battling your way through an exciting Dungeon, and exploring a Town with a hidden boss battle. However, this latest update includes a TON of changes, fixes, and improvements. Simply put, this update makes the demo run and play like the final, release-level product! But how about some specifics? What's New in the Demo? A massive performance boost, bringing the game up to near rock-solid 60fps performance (this boost accounts for most of the increase in file size, in case anyone was curious!) Dozens and doze…
- RPG Maker Festival Celebration + Discounts! - 14 February 2022
Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well, and that your 2022 has gotten off to a great start. This is just a quick update to let you know that 8-Bit Adventures 1, 8-Bit Adventures 2, and Tales Across Time are participating in this week's RPG Maker Festival - a celebration of all things RPG Maker! As you might expect, 8-Bit Adventures 2 is highlighted on the Coming Soon page (more info on that game's new demo update coming soon), but 8-Bit Adventures 1 and Tales Across Time are available now with special discounts! Festival Discounts From 10AM on February 14th (today) through to 10AM on February 21st (Pacific Time), you can get 8-Bit Adventures 1 at 60% off! That means you can own it for just $4 USD! You can also get the fantastic Remastered Soundtrack 30% off ($3.50 USD), or the Game + Soundtrack bundle 45% off (that’s only $6.60 USD)! https://store.steampowered.com/app/370300/8Bit_Adv…
- 8-Bit Adventures 2 is Coming to Consoles + Discounts and More! - 13 October 2021
Console Announcement Sale! As a special promotion, from 10AM on October 13th (today) through to 10AM on October 20th (Pacific Time), you can get 8-Bit Adventures 1 at 60% off! That means you can own it for just $4 USD! You can also get the fantastic Remastered Soundtrack 30% off ($3.50 USD), or the Game + Soundtrack bundle 45% off (that’s only $6.60 USD)! https://store.steampowered.com/app/370300/8Bit_Adventures_The_Forgotten_Journey_Remastered_Edition/ Additionally, my most recent game Tales Across Time is also participating in the sale, making an already cheap game even cheaper! You can now get it 20% off - that's just $2.39 USD! https://store.steampowered.com/app/461710/Tales_Across_Time/ As I've said before, these discounts won't get any lower in the future, so now's the time to buy if you're interested in checking these games out and supporting the final phase of development on 8-B…
- July Update - Discounts + 8-Bit Adventures 2 at DreamHack Beyond TODAY! - 24 July 2021
Hi everyone! I’m excited to reveal that 8-Bit Adventures 2 is a part of DreamHack Beyond – and the event begins TODAY! https://dreamhack.com/beyond/ What is DreamHack Beyond? It’s a fully digital, online convention that’s styled like a point-and-click adventure game. It features demos, cosplay, tournaments, game booths, and even a story-driven adventure – all rolled into a unique online multiplayer experience with a gorgeous, Cartoon Network-inspired art style! Seriously, I’ve gone hands on with my booth area, and I’m incredibly impressed with what they’ve built. If you like JRPGs and chatting with quirky NPCs in games, I think you’ll really enjoy this. In fact, I’m an NPC in DreamHack Beyond too! So you can chat to "me" about 8-Bit Adventures 2 inside the game ;) Speaking of which, you can find my doppelganger at the 8-Bit Adventures 2 booth in Hive 3! To join the event, all you need t…
- March Update - Discounts, IWOCon Playable Convention, and Consoles/Progress! - 26 March 2021
Hi everyone! It’s been a while, but I’m back to share some news and highlight a very exciting playable event that 8-Bit Adventures 2 is taking part in! The IWOCon Digital Indie Convention Begins! 8-Bit Adventures 2 has appeared at Gamescom and Toyko Game Show, but it’s never been at an event like this. IWOCon is a fully digital, online, playable game convention – basically a playable theme park for Indie titles! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1422300/IWOCon_2021/ You can download the game here on Steam, using the link above! Create your unique pirate character and set sail for the IWOCon Islands with your very own vessel (you can even fire the cannons, or dive your vessel underwater to see what lurks beneath the convention!). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3PUfCkByP8 Every island features a variety of Indie Game Booths, and you’ll fill up your in-game passport as you explore all o…
- December Update - Autumn Sale, Plans, Consoles, and IndieDB Vote! - 1 December 2020
Sorry for the lack of updates everyone! I’ve been incredibly busy, and I felt like my time was better spent on the game rather than writing updates at this point (especially as I don’t really want to spoil anything more than I already have XD). But I have returned to deliver a final round-up for 2020 and explain what’s going on, as well as deliver some (hopefully) exciting news about getting 8-Bit Adventures 2 onto console! It’s a big update, so let’s start off by getting the easy stuff out of the way! Steam Autumn Sale There’s just 11 hours left (sorry I’m so late!), but you can get 8-Bit Adventures at 60% off! That means you can own it for just $4 USD! You can also get the fantastic Remastered Soundtrack 30% off ($3.50 USD), or the Game + Soundtrack bundle 45% off (that’s only $6.60 USD)! https://store.steampowered.com/app/370300/8Bit_Adventures_The_Forgotten_Journey_Remastered_Editio…
- Big Sale + 8-Bit Adventures 2 at Tokyo Game Show 2020! - 22 September 2020
I'm thrilled to announce that 8-Bit Adventures 2 was selected as one of the indie games to be exhibited at Tokyo Game Show 2020! Operating as a digital event, TGS will run for the rest of the week - from the 23rd to the 27th of September (Japan Standard Time) - and there'll be a ton of great games on show, everything from indie to AAA! It's a genuine honour to be selected for TGS, a game show that - especially as a fan of JRPGs - I've excitedly followed every year since the early 2000s. Its always been one of the most storied events in the industry, so I hope you'll check it out! You can learn more about TGS 2020 here: https://tgs.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2020/ Or check out the 8-Bit Adventures 2 Exhibitor Page: https://tgs-online.eventos.tokyo/web/portal/309/event/1214/module/booth/33324/21477 And don't forget - anyone can play the 8-Bit Adventures 2 Demo, available on Steam right now! TGS 2…
- 8-Bit Adventures 2 Trailer Premiere at Gamescom 2020! - 27 August 2020
You can watch the premiere of the brand new 8-Bit Adventures 2 trailer LIVE on August 30th at 7:40am Pacific Time, exclusively on IGN's Gamescom Studio show! For the full schedule, you can check this link here: https://www.ign.com/articles/gamescom-2020-schedule-date-start-time-how-to-watch?sf127367411=1 If you miss the reveal, please check out the video above (it'll go live after the trailer airs on stream). I couldn’t be more excited about this opportunity, so I hope you’ll all watch along with me if you’re able! And for German speaking fans, 8-Bit Adventures 2 was featured on Webedia's Gamescom stream – presented by the wonderful Ann-Kathrin Kuhls, with new footage and a message from me talking about the game's art direction/what we hope to achieve. After watching, don’t forget to check out the 8-Bit Adventures 2 Demo, available on Steam right now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/…
- July Update - Gamescom, Interview, Upcoming Trailer! - 7 August 2020
Hey everyone, it’s been a while! Sorry for the radio silence. I’m wearing a few too many hats at the moment and have been struggling with time management – most of which I can’t talk about, but it’s all related to 8-Bit Adventures 2 (fingers crossed everything will work out and I’ll be able to explain in future!). Regardless, I didn’t want to miss the July Monthly Update! …In August, just like always ;) Gamescom 2020 + Upcoming Trailer! But let’s start off with some exciting news – 8-Bit Adventures 2 is going to be showcased at Gamescom 2020, as part of their digital event! I’m sure most people reading this already know, but Gamescom is one of the largest gaming events in the world. It normally takes place in Cologne, Germany, but due to the current situation was moved online. Not only did this mean that I could submit 8-Bit Adventures 2 (normally travel costs would make it impossible f…
- Discord AMA + New 8-Bit Adventures 2 Demo for Steam Festival! - 16 June 2020
8-Bit Adventures 2 is featured in the Steam Game Festival from June 16th to June 22nd. In celebration of this, a brand new Demo has been released for the game, and we’re holding our first ever AMA on our Discord channel, June 17th at 7pm PDT! https://store.steampowered.com/app/733110/8Bit_Adventures_2/ Download the 8-Bit Adventures 2 Steam Festival Demo and enjoy up to 2 hours of RPG action! It's divided into three levels - Prologue, Dungeon, and Town - so you can play them in order, or jump into any one you like. Enjoy strategic, turn-based battles, challenging boss fights, unique dungeons, an unforgettable soundtrack, and vibrant 8-Bit inspired visuals. If you love turn-based JRPGs, and want more than a throwback, you won't be disappointed. Once you're done with the demo, please join us on Discord, on Wednesday June 17th at 7pm PDT for the first ever 8-Bit Adventures 2 AMA! And in ano…
- April Update - Steam Festival Plans + New Demo Coming! - 4 May 2020
I hope everyone’s been doing okay this past month, and that you and your loved ones have stayed safe and healthy in these difficult times. I’m sorry this update’s a little late, but I’ve got some exciting news to share about an opportunity for us and a new demo for all of you. So let’s dive right in! Steam Game Festival 8-Bit Adventures 2 will be participating in Steam’s upcoming online festival! Here’s what Valve themselves say about the event: The Steam Game Festival is an event that shines a spotlight on games set to be released within the next year. From June 9th - 14th, check out upcoming releases, try them out with time-limited demos or short playable experiences, connect with the developers behind the games, and add games to your wishlist for a reminder when they release! Basically, it’s a great way to fill that E3-shaped hole in your schedule by actually *playing* upcoming games…
- March Update - Personal Message + Progress, Progress, Progress! - 1 April 2020
Hey everyone, it’s been a while! We all know what’s been going on in the world, so I’ll just say that I sincerely hope everyone out there is safe and healthy; and hopefully not going too stir crazy from being stuck at home. My thoughts go out to everyone at this difficult time, but I know that we’ll get through this. 2020 doesn’t have to be a “wasted” year, nor does it have to belong to some virus. Circumstances are difficult around the world, and I don’t want to minimise that for a second; but there’s still a lot of good to be found – even if you’re stuck indoors! I’ve had a lot of opportunities to help family members and other people I know over the last month, which has been time consuming (sorry 8-Bit Adventures 2 fans!) but also very much worth doing. On the fun side of this, though, was buying Animal Crossing to play with my Grandmother – partly to try and give her more activity a…
- Quick Update - February 2020 - 28 February 2020
Hi everyone, You might be wondering where the February Update post is, so I just wanted to let you all know what's going on. Last weekend, a dearly beloved member of my family passed away - my Aunty Carol. It's been a very difficult time for my family and I - both in the lead-up, and now that it's happened - and consequently I haven't prepared my usual monthly update. I haven't had much time this week to rectify that either, as I've been helping to prepare for my Aunt's memorial service. Honestly, in my downtime, I've just been turning off and collecting Pokemon haha - it's funny what we go back to when we're dealing with something like this =P She and my Uncle have given me money every birthday to help fund 8-Bit Adventures 2 - even when I told them not to worry. My Aunt always gave me her love and support and believed in me. My deepest regret is that she won't be here to see the relea…
- January Update - Progress Report + "Making a Monster" Concept Art! - 2 February 2020
A late Happy New Year to everyone! I know 2020’s gotten off to a rough start (certainly here in Australia), but the generosity and solidarity I’ve seen from ordinary people around the world to help combat every new challenge has been really inspiring. I know we’re all working to help each other and make this the best year we possibly can! And for me, part of that means releasing 8-Bit Adventures 2 and hopefully making a lot of people happy – even if only for a few hours =) So let’s kick off this release year with the January update for 8-Bit Adventures 2! Progress Report Okay, so let’s start with the good news – Sufyan (the programmer) is finally back home and working on 8-Bit Adventures 2 again! He’s sent me a couple of requested tweaks so far and is working on fixing the major issue which has left the battle system broken these past few months. We’re not quite there yet, but we’re in…
- December Update - Winter Sale + GIFS + Sketches + Sizzle Reel! - 20 December 2019
Told you I’d be back earlier than usual! Yes, Christmas time is here and so is a jam-packed December Update for 8-Bit Adventures 2 =) We’ve got a lot to get through (plenty of fun visual content too!), so I’ll skip my mad ramblings this time and jump straight into the content! Final 24 Hours of the 2019 IndieDB Awards! If you missed my previous posts, the website IndieDB has been running their annual competition highlighting indie games, and thanks to our wonderful fans (all of you!) we made it into their Top 100 – which is absolutely fantastic! But the competition isn’t over yet; now we’re in the running for Top 10 Upcoming Indie Games. Getting onto this list would gain 8-Bit Adventures 2 even more visibility, and would be a definite feather in our cap. We're up against 42 other games, so every vote matters. You've all done more than enough already; but if you can keep supporting 8-Bit…
- 8-Bit Adventures 2's in IndieDB's Top 100! Can we make Top 10?! - 14 December 2019
Holy moly, 8-Bit Adventures 2 is in the Top 100 of the 2019 IndieDB Awards!! This is *entirely* thanks to you guys - thank you all so, SO much for voting & showing your support the game! =D With that said, as much as I hate to ask for anything else, it turns out the competition isn't over just yet... And that's because voting on the Top 10 Upcoming Indie Games has begun! We're up against 42 other games, so every vote matters. You've all done more than enough already; but if you can keep supporting 8-Bit Adventures 2, I'd sincerely appreciate your vote =) https://www.indiedb.com/groups/2019-indie-of-the-year-awards/top100#vote62132 I don't know how much of a chance we have, but I honestly didn't expect to make it into the Top 100 either - you guys are the ones who made that a reality! So hey, you never know ;) Regardless, a massive thank you to everyone who's already voted; it means the…
- Consider Voting for 8-Bit Adventures 2 in 2019 IndieDB Awards! - 2 December 2019
If you've been following my work for a while now, you'll know this is a pretty unusual post for me. But this is something I wanted to take a chance on. If you have an IndieDB account & want to support 8-Bit Adventures 2, I'd be ecstatic if you'd consider voting for the game in the 2019 IndieDB Awards! You can follow the link to vote, or find more info below: https://www.indiedb.com/games/8-bit-adventures-2 The goal of these awards is to get under-the-radar indie games more attention, "without being buried under a mountain of asset-flips and achievement grabs" (to quote the competition itself). In addition to supporting indie devs, everyone who votes has a chance to win game keys from the modlove Collection too! I don't know how much of a chance 8-Bit Adventures 2 has here, but any attention the game gets would be a *massive* help for me in the lead-up to release. It's taken several year…
