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openindie - your indie game podcast @openindie.eu · 18d

If you are a #gamedev, #solodev and / or #indiegamedev, check out our show.

We have more than 42 interviews with wonderful people sharing your dream of creating games that make us happy.

Some of our guests:
@wiwyums.bsky.social, @allsees.online, @bippinbits.bsky.social, @sonderingemily.bsky.social

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Robin-Yann Storm @rystorm.com · Aug 24

Here is the full video of me and @hanney.bsky.social playing the physical hardware edition of PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant, at Gamescom 2025

It is an enormously fun time, and the hardware is insanely cool! All the buttons feel so nice and clicky!

youtu.be/GoJSchufjHo?...

Complete run of PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant at Gamescom 2025

YouTube video by Robin-Yann Storm

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Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant @pvkkgame.bsky.social · Aug 20

We hope you enjoyed your training, @ign.com 🫡

IGN @ign.com · Aug 20

The @pvkkgame.bsky.social booth at #gamescom2025 is by far the coolest booth at the show

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Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant @pvkkgame.bsky.social · Aug 19

Welcome back, Commanders.

The Cooperative State of Antos would like to inform you that PVKK will be launching Summer 2026.

Please enjoy your health giving tea, and await further communications.

#Gamescom | #OpeningNightLive

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PVKK Teleradio Trailer

YouTube video by Bippinbits

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Dom2D 💜 @dom2d.bsky.social · Aug 19

I love my current gig with @bippinbits.bsky.social! If you go to Gamescom you might see some of it in a booth somewhere! :3

(I get to draw silly stuff for a fantastic game, in my silly style, it's fantastic)

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René | Bippinbits @bippinbits.bsky.social · Aug 16

Right before Gamescom @landervr.bsky.social blesses us with the sixth PVKK devlog! He explains how the graphical scene is constructed and what's the reasoning behind this, as well as showing very recent improvements he has done to the lighting. Enjoy :D

store.steampowered.com/news/app/295...

PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant - Devlog #6: Graphics Deep Dive - Steam News

Lander shares some deep insight into how the graphical side of PVKK is structured and what his recent improvements were.

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René | Bippinbits @bippinbits.bsky.social · Aug 15

Super glad to hear that was helpful :D
Often these things are easier to spot in hindsight, and while i'm in it it's more of a "only three more months" feeling that stay around for way longer than just three more months. Sneaky stuff!

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René | Bippinbits @bippinbits.bsky.social · Jul 26

We got somethign pretty insane for Gamescom this year: a 2.5m wide, specially built controller for PVKK. It's essentially a real life replica of what you use on the game.
It's all physical, high quality, making the joy of pressing buttons very real. We'll be at @indiearenabooth.de :)

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René | Bippinbits @bippinbits.bsky.social · Jul 24

the real thing!

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René | Bippinbits @bippinbits.bsky.social · Jul 24

Also, those of you coming to Gamescom this year will have the chance to try out an immersive, interactive version of the in-game console! Check it out in the link below - we'll share more about that soon :)
store.steampowered.com/news/app/295...

PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant - Games Forged in Germany, Gamescom, & PVKK x Kepler - Steam News

Hey all! We've got some exciting news to share today - PVKK is once again part of this years Games Forged in Germany Showcase! Check out our latest Community trailer below, featuring a detailed system...

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René | Bippinbits @bippinbits.bsky.social · Jul 24

We want upgrades in PVKK to feel meaningful and immersive. That's why once you order a new part via the Teleradio, you'll need to install it to the console yourself.

Don't forget the screws and program card though, or you could be in trouble during the next attack!

youtu.be/uV60NDdW8Tw

PVKK Community Update: Installing Upgrades

YouTube video by Bippinbits

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René | Bippinbits @bippinbits.bsky.social · Jul 21

Yes, it saves when quitting and between waves automatically :)

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Adriaan @adriaan.games · Jul 14

in-depth thread: optimizing GDScript performance from ~83ms to ~9ms in a scene our tower defense game Rift Riff, made in Godot, with 1000 enemies. 🧵👇🏼

#gamedev #godotengine

screenshot of GDScript profiler in Godot showing Script Functions took 83ms this frame

screenshot of GDScript profiler in Godot showing Script Functions took 9ms this frame

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René | Bippinbits @bippinbits.bsky.social · Jul 6

In the fifth PVKK devlog, Olivia is sharing many insights into the narrative and world building we do, what role the story has and how it can elevate the gameplay :)

Read it here:
store.steampowered.com/news/app/295...

PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant - Devlog #5: Narrative Design - Steam News

Our writer Olivia details the process and current state of narrative development.

store.steampowered.com

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Christophe De bont @cdebont.bsky.social · Jun 21

Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant (2025)

DodgerFanLA @dodgerfanla.bsky.social · Jun 20

The pope posted this this morning and I’m thinking a lot about it

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Ashley Gwinnell @ashleygwinnell.bsky.social · May 28

Knowledge Share announcement time! 🙌

@bippinbits.bsky.social from Bippinbits!

René joins us in June to talk post-success, adaptability, and how work and life has changed since the studio's hit release, Dome Keeper!

“You made it, what now”? — June 11th @ 4pm BST! 👇

discord.com/events/88345...

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René | Bippinbits @bippinbits.bsky.social · May 24

Maybe it's actually a regular, long corridor. You are being told it does fancy tricks, but you are not allowed to walk through, as then you'd uncover this web of lies.

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René | Bippinbits @bippinbits.bsky.social · May 24

But you are not allowed to walk through?

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René | Bippinbits @bippinbits.bsky.social · May 18

A proper highlight of the fourth PVKK devlog is a video from our sound designer @torbsaudio.com, showcasing some sounds and how he created them.
Even as an "insider" on the project it's very interesting and impressive to me :) A pro!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcfH...

The Sound of PVKK - Devlog#4 Companion Video

YouTube video by Bippinbits

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René | Bippinbits @bippinbits.bsky.social · May 17

this is actually really funny

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René | Bippinbits @bippinbits.bsky.social · May 15

I'm really happy to share that Kepler Interactive will publish PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant!💪🥳

Working with Kepler is awesome and enables us to make a better game, focussing on what we are good at.
You'll find us in their Steam Sale :)
store.steampowered.com/sale/Kepler2...

Kepler Publisher Sale

Check out our Publisher Sale and save big on some of the most creative and acclaimed indie games

store.steampowered.com

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Kepler Interactive @kepler-interactive.bsky.social · May 15

Our Creator Series continues with the incredible @bippinbits.bsky.social and Kepler’s own @handrahan.bsky.social.

They explore René’s early inspirations + the design philosophy behind Dome Keeper, and the studio’s new project, PVKK 👇

www.youtube.com/watch?v=46wv...

Kepler Creator Series: René Habermann [PVKK]

YouTube video by Kepler Interactive

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René | Bippinbits @bippinbits.bsky.social · May 9

Rift Riff just released and one of its rifts has remnants of a Dome Keeper dome! The keeper is long gone, but the orchard tree is still very much alive.

If you (like me) look for a fantastic afterwork game that is both chill and engaging, check this :)
store.steampowered.com/app/2800900/...

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Portside Game Assembly - June 27, 2025 @portside-game.bsky.social · May 5

While June 27 approaches fast, Portside Game Assembly reached an important milestone: The conference program schedule and speaker line-up are final and we would like to share all details with you!

Find the full program plan and all speakers here:
portsideassembly.com/program/

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Game Camp France @gamecamp.fr · May 5

• René Habermann from @bippinbits.bsky.social :
“Don’t Ship the Wrong Game: A Framework for Choosing What to Finish"

• Jennifer Estaris @aeiea.bsky.social from @ustwogames.co.uk :
“The Economics of Purpose in Games"

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