René | Bippinbits

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YouTube video by Robin-Yann Storm Complete run of PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant at Gamescom 2025

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!

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YouTube video by Bippinbits PVKK Teleradio Trailer

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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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)

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.

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

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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!

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 :)

the real thing!

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...

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...

YouTube video by Bippinbits PVKK Community Update: Installing Upgrades

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!

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

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

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. 🧵👇🏼

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PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant - Devlog #5: Narrative Design - Steam News Our writer Olivia details the process and current state of narrative development.

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...

Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant (2025)

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! 👇

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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.

But you are not allowed to walk through?

YouTube video by Bippinbits The Sound of PVKK - Devlog#4 Companion Video

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!
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this is actually really funny

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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...

YouTube video by Kepler Interactive Kepler Creator Series: René Habermann [PVKK]

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 👇

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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 :)
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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/

• 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"

You have one more battle ability to unluck. You have only two, and will get the achievement after you get the third.

If you do a relic hunt run with the repellent, you should be able to permanently unlock new battle abilities if you win the run. Repellent has three battle abilities, two of which you unlock like that. This should trigger the achievement.

9 screenshots of Rift Riff, our strategically tight tower defense game. We're looking for playtesters!

Looking for playtesters!

Rift Riff is a strategically tight tower defense game set to release beginning of May. If you're up for playing & recording your screen + voice so we can see and hear how you experience the game, please sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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We made a new game in 3 days for #LD57.
You start to count sheep, trying to fall asleep - and then things escalate.
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