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The Australian Game Developer Awards (The AGDAs) @agdas.bsky.social · 1d

The #AGDAs25 Winner For Excellence in Accessibility is...

Tempopo by Witch Beam

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The Australian Game Developer Awards (The AGDAs) @agdas.bsky.social · 1d

The #AGDAs25 Winner For Excellence in Music is...

Tempopo by Witch Beam

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Tim Dawson 🔙 GCAP @ironicaccount.bsky.social · 1d

proud of the @tempopogame.com team tonight for picking up two awards at the AGDAs tonight

both @jeffvandyck.com and @dashurie.bsky.social gave wonderful acceptance speeches and it was a good call not to trust me with the microphone

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Witch Beam Games @witchbeam.com.au · 9d

All Witch Beam games are part of the Steam Autumn Sale!
store.steampowered.com/developer/wi... #indiegame #indiegames

flyer showing three games
Steam Autumn Sale
Sep 29th - Oct 6th @ 10 AM PT
game capsule of Assault Android Cactus -75%
game capsule of Unpacking -50%
game capsule of Tempopo -30%

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Tempopo 🌷🎶 is OUT NOW @tempopogame.com · 28d

What an honour it is to be nominated not just for one but three AGDAs! We're so proud of what we've made and are thrilled to be acknowledged for our Accessibility, Music, and Sound Design 💚🩷💚

Tempopo Gallery Art by our Concept Artist, Jessica Smith @jessmeixing.bsky.social

Tempopo Gallery Art by Jessica Smith https://www.artofjess.com/
This piece shows Hana with a Tempopo sitting on top of a gigantic jellyfish floating in the clouds at night, gazing upon the moon while a shooting star goes by. There are 3 other jellyfish in the scene.
Edited on top of the art are the AGDA (Australian Game Developer Awards) Finalist Laurels:
- Finalist, Excellence in Accessibility, 2025
- Finalist, Excellence in Music, 2025
- Finalist, Excellence in Sound Design, 2025

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Witch Beam Games @witchbeam.com.au · 29d

Excited for all the amazing recent Australian games!

Our latest @tempopogame.com is a finalist in three categories - Excellence in Sound Design, Excellence in Music and Excellence in Accessibility!

The Australian Game Developer Awards (The AGDAs) @agdas.bsky.social · 29d

🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉

IGEA celebrates the finalists for the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards. This years finalists feature hit titles from talented teams. We are certain you can find a few favourites in this list.

Read more, and some exciting news about this years hosts: agdas.com.au/2025-finalis...

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Tempopo 🌷🎶 is OUT NOW @tempopogame.com · Jul 19

We're at @bitsummit.bsky.social this weekend! If you're here, please come by and play, we also have stamps!

Photo of two people standing on either side of the Tempopo table at BitSummit the 13th. The banner to the left has the game name 'Tempopo' on it and a QR code for our game. It's hard to see but there's also pink bunting with the game name hanging on it.

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Witch Beam Games @witchbeam.com.au · Jul 9

We're returning to @bitsummit.bsky.social‬ this year with @tempopogame.com‬!

Come and say hi to the team, check out our finished game, and bring your stamp book because for the first time ever we're bringing 🌟STAMPS🌟!

There's a design for each of our games, collect them all!

Picture from BitSummit 2023 in front of the Tempopo booth. Three Developers of Tempopo are showing off the hand crafted booth behind. The text "Tempopo" is seen on the banner and "floating" above the booth.

An open Eki Stamp book with a stamp of each of Witch Beam's games: Assault Android Cactus, Unpacking, and Tempopo. Each of the stamps has "Witch Beam Games" on the bottom of the circular border, the titles in the middle, and the katakana titles along the top left of the circular border.
There are digital emojis from Tempopo over the image that include each of the flowers in their single form, Uplift Tempopo, and Hana Thinking.

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Witch Beam Games @witchbeam.com.au · Jul 9

今年も @tempopogame.com と一緒に @bitsummit.bsky.social に参加しますので、是非お立ち寄りください！てんぽぽの製品版も遊べます！そして今回は初めてオーダーメイドのスタンプを持っていきます！それぞれのゲームごとにデザインされたスタンプがあるので、スタンプ帳を忘れずに！全部集めてね！

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Tempopo 🌷🎶 is OUT NOW @tempopogame.com · Jun 30

Congrats to you too, it's a wonderful event to show at 🩷

Tempopo 🌷🎶 is OUT NOW @tempopogame.com · Jun 25

Tempopo is excited to be at BitSummit the 13th! We hope to see you there!

Tempopo が第13回 BitSummit で出展されることになりました！
かわいいブースを作ってお待ちしておりますので、是非会場にてお立ち寄りください！

#BitSummit #IndieGame

BitSummit XIII Poster (2025)
Japan's Industry-Leadijg Independent Game Development Festival in Kyoto
July 18 (Business Day)
July 19, 20 (General Admission Day) 10:00 - 17:00
"Miyako Messe" Kyoto Informational Promotion Center Co.
Smaller text shows details on admission fees in JPY
Buy Tickets Here rectangle on the right

Key Art for Tempopo
Pink blob creature called Tempopo exiting a portal as a Chomper Guy chases them. Hana is on a cloud conducting at the side.

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Tempopo 🌷🎶 is OUT NOW @tempopogame.com · Jun 7

It's time for the @frostygamefest.com ! We don't have any big announcements as a part of it (the game just came out! 😊 ) but we're thrilled to be alongside some incredible games from Australia and Aotearoa!

Head here to watch in just a few minutes: www.youtube.com/@FrostyGames...

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Tempopo 🌷🎶 is OUT NOW @tempopogame.com · Jun 5

So what is Tempopo?

🧩 Guide little creatures to help you solve puzzles
🌷 Rescue flowers to rebuild a musical garden
🎶 Compose songs with those flowers with our in-game sequencer

So what is...
@hypersect.com
@ashmakes.games
@sometimesltd.bsky.social

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Tempopo 🌷🎶 is OUT NOW @tempopogame.com · Jun 2

We're thrilled to be a part of the great Cerebral Puzzle Showcase on Steam—and as a result, you can nab Tempopo for ✨ 30% off✨ right now!

Head here to check out all the games: store.steampowered.com/sale/Cerebra...

A level from Tempopo that looks like an MC Escher staircase, with logos for Tempopo and the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase

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CnEY?! @cney.stream · May 28

Wow, Witch Beam's very own composer wrote an entire article breaking down the science of the open-ended just-for-fun music creation feature within Tempopo, that's pretty rad

Tempopo 🌷🎶 is OUT NOW @tempopogame.com · May 23

Want to get started composing music in the Melody Garden, but not sure where to start? 🎶🥁🎺

Our composer @jeffvandyck.com has created an incredible deep dive for @wire.xbox.com that goes through all the ins and outs, really showcasing all the customization you can do!

Tempopo: How to Create Your Own Music in the Melody Garden - Xbox Wire

Tempopo's Melody Garden mode lets you create your own beautiful music - here's a guide on everything you need to know.

news.xbox.com

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Tempopo 🌷🎶 is OUT NOW @tempopogame.com · May 23

Also we are SO delighted by the version of the Halo theme that you can watch at the end of the video (scrub to 19:06)

Tempopo: How to Create Your Own Music in the Melody Garden

YouTube video by Xbox

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Tempopo 🌷🎶 is OUT NOW @tempopogame.com · May 23

Want to get started composing music in the Melody Garden, but not sure where to start? 🎶🥁🎺

Our composer @jeffvandyck.com has created an incredible deep dive for @wire.xbox.com that goes through all the ins and outs, really showcasing all the customization you can do!

Tempopo: How to Create Your Own Music in the Melody Garden - Xbox Wire

Tempopo's Melody Garden mode lets you create your own beautiful music - here's a guide on everything you need to know.

news.xbox.com

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Tempopo 🌷🎶 is OUT NOW @tempopogame.com · May 16

Our composer @jeffvandyck.com sat down with @sifterhq.bsky.social to talk all things Tempopo, musical inspiration, the game audio space—and more! 🎙️

Give it a watch or check it out wherever you listen to podcasts!

🎵 Tempopo: Behind the Music of the Joyful Puzzle Game | Interview with Jeff Van Dyck

YouTube video by SIFTER

www.youtube.com

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A.J. Maciejewski @aj-maciejewski.bsky.social · May 12

Tempopo is a very special game and it was a blast to review! 💐 videochums.com/review/tempopo

"if you enjoy gradually working out elaborate solutions to complex scenarios, you'll be absolutely smitten with what it has to offer"

Excellent work @tempopogame.com and @witchbeam.com.au!

Tempopo Review

There are some games that make my brain happy on every level and with that in mind, here's the delightful puzzle game Tempopo! So cute.

videochums.com

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Nic McConnell @mcconnell.bsky.social · May 13

Been taking my time with Tempopo and I’ve gotta say - today was a day when its vibes and colors and music were exactly what I needed.

Tempopo is great, @witchbeam.com.au don’t miss

Tempopo on Steam

A psychedelic soundscape in the sky. Puzzle through the seasons by conducting chaotic Tempopo to rescue musical flowers. Design and populate your melodic garden, then let the music play!

store.steampowered.com

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Gee’s going to MIGW + PAX @geeofdee.bsky.social · May 8

TEMPOPO IS VERY GOOD AT SQUEEZING YOUR BRAIN and here’s me talking about it to varying degrees of elation for 4 minutes
youtu.be/Mt_m_t4nXyE?...

Tempopo made me feel like a lab rat (complimentary) - FULL REVIEW

YouTube video by ABC Gamer

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Tempopo 🌷🎶 is OUT NOW @tempopogame.com · May 9

This update is now live across Xbox, Steam and Switch, and we've squashed a few little bugs as well on each, so your conducting experience will be as smooth as ever!

Tempopo 🌷🎶 is OUT NOW @tempopogame.com · May 9

Tired of clicking back to the hint suggestion button when you get stuck on a tough level? Or, playing with younger players that need an extra helping hand? Let the new ✨ Hint Assist Mode ✨ help!

It'll automatically show you the next hint, making it smooth sailing through those tricky levels!

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Tempopo 🌷🎶 is OUT NOW @tempopogame.com · May 8

best description we could have asked for!

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Tempopo 🌷🎶 is OUT NOW @tempopogame.com · May 6

"Thankfully, Tempopo lands right in a sweet spot of brainy and chill. It’s my ideal cozy game." 💖🎶🌷

Polygon @polygon.com · May 5

The Unpacking team packed Tempopo full of puzzles and bops

An ideal cozy game for players who don’t want to get too cozy

www.polygon.com

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