Join us tonight at 7:30 EST for another episode of Game-Wisdom Live with Josh Bycer. https://www.twitch.tv/gwbycer

Join us tonight at 7:30 EST for another episode of Game-Wisdom Live with Josh Bycer. https://www.twitch.tv/gwbycer

Last time we had some audio issues but this time we have it nailed down. (we hope) Join us with our host Kevinb1983 at https://www.twitch.tv/kevinb1983 we will be playing and talking Bit Shifter and other game design topics. If there is time we may show the level editor we are refining so players can make their own levels. Hope To See You There!

Last time we had some audio issues but this time we have it nailed down. (we hope) Join us with our host Kevinb1983 at https://www.twitch.tv/kevinb1983 we will be playing and talking Bit Shifter and other game design topics. If there is time we may show the level editor we are refining so players can make their own levels. Hope To See You There!

Wednesday November 2nd 9pm EST we will be streaming with Kevinb1983 on his twitch channel. https://www.twitch.tv/kevinb1983 We met Kevin at the RetroWorld Expo while showing Bit Shifter there.
We had a great time talking with him durring the convention its going to be a great time catching back up and talking Bit Shifter. :-D Hope to see you all there

Wednesday November 2nd 9pm EST we will be streaming with Kevinb1983 on his twitch channel. https://www.twitch.tv/kevinb1983 We met Kevin at the RetroWorld Expo while showing Bit Shifter there.
We had a great time talking with him durring the convention its going to be a great time catching back up and talking Bit Shifter. :-D Hope to see you all there

Happy Halloween everyone. We are happy to be apart of the Halloween sale. You can now pickup Bit Shifter 20% off during the steam holiday sale. We here at Plastic Games hope you have a safe and Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween everyone. We are happy to be apart of the Halloween sale. You can now pickup Bit Shifter 20% off during the steam holiday sale. We here at Plastic Games hope you have a safe and Happy Halloween

Paul Dana and Jim Horn developers of Bit Shifter will be chatting live with Josh Bycer from Game-Wisdom.com. We will be playing Bit Shifter and answer any questions you might have, talk game design and any other randomness that may pop into our heads. Come check it out at Josh Bycers Twitch channel Wednesday August 10th at 6pm EST. Josh Bycer Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gwbycer John Bycer Website: http://game-wisdom.com/ Hope to see you there!

Paul Dana and Jim Horn developers of Bit Shifter will be chatting live with Josh Bycer from Game-Wisdom.com. We will be playing Bit Shifter and answer any questions you might have, talk game design and any other randomness that may pop into our heads. Come check it out at Josh Bycers Twitch channel Wednesday August 10th at 6pm EST. Josh Bycer Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gwbycer John Bycer Website: http://game-wisdom.com/ Hope to see you there!

We are proud to announce that a major update to Bit Shifter, dubbed Flashpoint, is now live. So boot up Bit Shifter and see what the the hype is all about. What's so special about this update? Here is a summary: -New areas to explore -New weapons -New game Mechanics -New characters -New and improved story -More original music by our composer Aldo "Trnzaddict" Ferrante -Turrets are re-deployable -Improved teaching of core mechanics -System A reworked for gameplay, pacing and story -Better indicators when Items are ready for pickup -Wingnut (System B) indicators improved -Fixed a bunch of bugs In this update we went back to the drawing board in many ways. We analyzed the reviews and videos we received very closely. We saw where people were having problems and tweaked those situations making a better overall experience. Little did every youtuber know - they are our best playtesters because we can watch them play over and over. The written reviews helped us immensely too and the conclusion was inescapable: a rework was needed. For starters, we revamped the entire A system for pacing, gameplay and story. We decided to get to the meat of the game quicker, adding new mechanics and gameplay. We hope you all enjoy Bit Shifter: Flashpoint Happy Shifting, Plastic Games http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY7K-v-A3RM

We are proud to announce that a major update to Bit Shifter, dubbed Flashpoint, is now live. So boot up Bit Shifter and see what the the hype is all about. What's so special about this update? Here is a summary: -New areas to explore -New weapons -New game Mechanics -New characters -New and improved story -More original music by our composer Aldo "Trnzaddict" Ferrante -Turrets are re-deployable -Improved teaching of core mechanics -System A reworked for gameplay, pacing and story -Better indicators when Items are ready for pickup -Wingnut (System B) indicators improved -Fixed a bunch of bugs In this update we went back to the drawing board in many ways. We analyzed the reviews and videos we received very closely. We saw where people were having problems and tweaked those situations making a better overall experience. Little did every youtuber know - they are our best playtesters because we can watch them play over and over. The written reviews helped us immensely too and the conclusion was inescapable: a rework was needed. For starters, we revamped the entire A system for pacing, gameplay and story. We decided to get to the meat of the game quicker, adding new mechanics and gameplay. We hope you all enjoy Bit Shifter: Flashpoint Happy Shifting, Plastic Games http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY7K-v-A3RM

We have an update coming very soon we are getting close to its release. We have gathered thoughts and opinions from convention attendees, user feedback and reviews. This update is a culmination of what they have said combined with some of what we were already planning. We basically realized we need to get to the meat of the game faster, that is what this update attempts to do. Here is a list of what we will be delivering in this next update. -Better initial teaching of core mechanics -Re-work of the entire story... We've added plot! -System A reworked for gameplay, pacing and story -System B in beta stage with more levels -Better indicators for Bit/Item Makers are ready for pickup -Turrets will be re-deployable (keeping current health) -Wingnut indicators improved for when it's about to infect a Tesla Lamp -New areas to explore -New weapons -New game Mechanics -More original music by our composer Aldo "Trnzaddict" Ferrante -A bunch of bugs fixed ( maybe some new ones introduced :-p ) We realize we have been slow with the updates and it could look like we are just another one of those Early Access developers that abandon their projects. I want to assure you all that though we may be slow with releasing we are continuing to work on Bit Shifter now and into the future. We also are perfectionists so we don't want to release until we feel it's ready. That leads me to you all the loyal users of Steam we need your help if you liked Bit Shifter spread the word write a review and let us know what you think, contact those You-tubers you love and get them to do a let's play we will send them a key, shout at the top of the mountain we don't care just spread the word. We have some awesome reviews right now but we need more not just to boost our presence but so we know we are going in the right direction or headed for a cliff. To everyone who has purchased our game, written a review, made a let’s play, came to a convention and just gave us their support in some way or another: Thank you all we will continue to work on Bit Shifter it’s you all keeping us going. Sincerely, Jim Horn

We have an update coming very soon we are getting close to its release. We have gathered thoughts and opinions from convention attendees, user feedback and reviews. This update is a culmination of what they have said combined with some of what we were already planning. We basically realized we need to get to the meat of the game faster, that is what this update attempts to do. Here is a list of what we will be delivering in this next update. -Better initial teaching of core mechanics -Re-work of the entire story... We've added plot! -System A reworked for gameplay, pacing and story -System B in beta stage with more levels -Better indicators for Bit/Item Makers are ready for pickup -Turrets will be re-deployable (keeping current health) -Wingnut indicators improved for when it's about to infect a Tesla Lamp -New areas to explore -New weapons -New game Mechanics -More original music by our composer Aldo "Trnzaddict" Ferrante -A bunch of bugs fixed ( maybe some new ones introduced :-p ) We realize we have been slow with the updates and it could look like we are just another one of those Early Access developers that abandon their projects. I want to assure you all that though we may be slow with releasing we are continuing to work on Bit Shifter now and into the future. We also are perfectionists so we don't want to release until we feel it's ready. That leads me to you all the loyal users of Steam we need your help if you liked Bit Shifter spread the word write a review and let us know what you think, contact those You-tubers you love and get them to do a let's play we will send them a key, shout at the top of the mountain we don't care just spread the word. We have some awesome reviews right now but we need more not just to boost our presence but so we know we are going in the right direction or headed for a cliff. To everyone who has purchased our game, written a review, made a lets play, came to a convention and just gave us their support in some way or another: Thank you all we will continue to work on Bit Shifter its you all keeping us going. Sincerely, Jim Horn

A Huge Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth today and gave Bit Shifter a try we really appreciate it. This was the first showing of our new build with new story,mechanics and tweaks to gameplay. Stay tuned because soon all of you can experience the new Hotness :-D. Thanks again for everyone who stopped by our booth and supporting us we can't thank you enough.

A Huge Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth today and gave Bit Shifter a try we really appreciate it. This was the first showing of our new build with new story,mechanics and tweaks to gameplay. Stay tuned because soon all of you can experience the new Hotness :-D. Thanks again for everyone who stopped by our booth and supporting us we can't thank you enough.

Hi everyone you may be wondering where and when our next update is coming out well fear not it won't be too much longer. We have a lot coming in this next update so here is a quick update on what we hope to deliver in our next update The rest of System B so 44 levels in total will be playable A revamp of the entire Story from the beginning with better writing New weapons and powerups New Mechanics involving new weapons Removing stand in art to more complete designs This is just a taste of what's to come. Thank you all for your continued support and stay tuned for more info coming soon. Here is a video showing off a new new Bomb and it's Mechanic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe1uUotgQec&feature=youtu.be

Hi everyone you may be wondering where and when our next update is coming out well fear not it won't be too much longer. We have a lot coming in this next update so here is a quick update on what we hope to deliver in our next update The rest of System B so 44 levels in total will be playable A revamp of the entire Story from the beginning with better writing New weapons and powerups New Mechanics involving new weapons Removing stand in art to more complete designs This is just a taste of what's to come. Thank you all for your continued support and stay tuned for more info coming soon. Here is a video showing off a new new Bomb and it's Mechanic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe1uUotgQec&feature=youtu.be

Plastic Games will be at the Playthrough Convention in Raleigh, NC on February 13th and 14th. We will be showing our current build of Bit Shifter so If you are in the area stop on by our booth and say Hi. (we don't bite...much) While your there you can give Bit Shifter a try. We will also have a panel so stick around for the Q&A with Paul and Jim from Plastic Games. Find out more about the convention and purchase tickets Click Here Hope to see you there!!

Plastic Games will be at the Playthrough Convention in Raleigh, NC on February 13th and 14th. We will be showing our current build of Bit Shifter so If you are in the area stop on by our booth and say Hi. (we don't bite...much) While your there you can give Bit Shifter a try. We will also have a panel so stick around for the Q&A with Paul and Jim from Plastic Games. Find out more about the convention and purchase tickets Click Here Hope to see you there!!

An update has been released for Bit Shifter ver 1.4.0: -More Levels -New Weapon: Plasma Gun -New Flying Enemy: Wingnuts -Unlock new items as you level up -Game Controller support for more types of controller -Native support for Steam Controller -Fixed building collisions -Better coin pathing -Better multi-monitor support on Linux -Bug fixes -Better Big Picture Support -fixes for full screen bugs

An update has been released for Bit Shifter ver 1.4.0: -More Levels -New Weapon: Plasma Gun -New Flying Enemy: Wingnuts -Unlock new items as you level up -Game Controller support for more types of controller -Native support for Steam Controller -Fixed building collisions -Better coin pathing -Better multi-monitor support on Linux -Bug fixes -Better Big Picture Support -fixes for full screen bugs

As promised, the January update is ready and will be available on January 27th 2016. The full awesomeness of this update cannot be contained by mere human words, but I will try:

• More Levels
• New Weapon: Plasma Gun
• New Flying Enemy: Wingnuts
• Unlock new items as you level up
• Game Controller support for more types
• Native support for Steam Controller
• Fixed building collisions
• Better coin pathing
• Better multi-monitor support on Linux
• Bug fixes I could list a lot more but I’m too tired to make stuff up and lie to you right now :-D
  
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Check out our new Tumblr this will be a place where we will talk about what ever may pop into our heads. Be it game design and Bit Shifter related or who knows Paul might talk about a rock. Check out our first ramblings here: http://plasticgames-llc.tumblr.com/post/136282282515/incoherent-game-design-ramblings

It's now been a little over a month since we released on Steam and we wanted to catch everyone up on all things Bit Shifter. We first want to thank the community for your support. The videos you have made, the reviews, your bug reports and suggestions have been very helpful, thank you and keep them coming. Design can be tough and your insight lets us know if we are going along the right path. On to what have we been doing this past month: the quick answer is “a whole lot” but let's get into it. So first the obvious: we have more levels for you to play, that's a given, but now you will be armed with a new weapon to fight the virus! The Plasma Gun! This rapid fire weapon will lay waste to those pesky Pop Up's but don't get too comfortable, a new enemy is out to get you: the Wingnut.
This flying enemy seeks to destroy you while also spreading virus on the sly. We also included more unlockable power ups and better bug coin pathing for those collectors out there. We are also working on improving the story to Bit Shifter without boring you with walls of text. Story has been on the backburner for us as gameplay was most important. We feel that now is the time to finally get that in working order so expect improvement on that front coming soon. Last but not least we have been working hard on improving performance and controller support. We took the time to re-write a platform layer using SDL2. This paves the way for the Macintosh OSX version and performance improvements. It also allowed us to use the SDL2 game controller class to support more game controllers than just XBox style. If your controller is included here, then we now support it: https://github.com/gabomdq/SDL_GameControllerDB Expect to see this and more in our Jan 2016 update:

• More Levels
• New Weapon: Plasma Gun
• New Flying Enemy: Wingnuts
• Unlock new items as you level up
• Game Controller support for more types
• Native support for Steam Controller
• Improved story with a fun new villain: Major Malfunction
• Better multi-monitor support on Linux
• Bug fixes

Join us with Chris and Andy Play on November 24th at 5 pm EST. We will be talking Bit Shifter and other randomness. Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/user/ChrisAndAndyPlay

On November 4th we had our first streaming event showing of Bit Shifter. Indie the Internet's premier bearded streamer, and the developers were around to talk about the game and other randomness that comes to mind. You can check it out here. http://www.twitch.tv/indie/v/24050549

The Bits have been given a firmware upgrade to support GNU/Linux a.k.a Steam OS. Getting a Steam Machine? Come to our Early Access release on Nov 2nd and pick up a copy of Bit Shifter

The Awesome people over at Best Spuds have recorded their playthrough of our current build. You can check it out here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IsHNMGA2l8&list=PL86RHr0UHpmlQHBvo_sYBadzHPqK7HPZd

We will be showing Bit Shifter at the RetroWorld Expo in Wallingford CT at the Oakdale on October 3rd 2015. Stop on by and play the game before it's released on November 2nd and let us know what you think. Hope to see you all there