Alien broadcasts once confined to a 1-bit console requiring a crank are now making their way to Steam, in a game that revolves around channel surfing surreal content.
Blippo Plus, the unique live-action FMV TV simulator that first graced the Playdate handheld console, is set to expand its reach on September 24, 2025, with releases for PC and Nintendo Switch. Originally offering a distinctive 1-bit black-and-white display and using the device's crank as a TV dial, the new versions will present the game in full color and employ standard controls, allowing players to immerse themselves in the surreal, alien cable TV broadcasts from Planet Blip[1][2][3].
Dustin Mierau, a Playdate veteran, has been involved in the development of the PC and Nintendo Switch versions, working alongside Telefantasy Studios and Noble Robot, California-based studios dedicated to the spirit of late-night cable television[4]. The collaboration with Playdate creator Panic, who have previously published games like Untitled Goose Game and Thank Goodness You're Here!, promises an engaging and immersive experience.
On Playdate, players experienced a dreamy and weird journey as they channel-surfed through bizarre alien TV programs in real time, with no rewind or fast-forward[1]. For the PC and Nintendo Switch releases, players will unlock new packets of programming content as they progress, granting access to more shows and channels beyond what was available weekly on Playdate[4]. The PC version will release first, with a Mac version expected later in the fall.
The soundtrack for Blippo Plus is provided by YACHT, giving off a vibe reminiscent of the old 'n' noisy James Ferraro albums[5]. The game's design leans towards dreamy weirdness, evoking a mood that resembles the work of Tim and Eric, but with a unique twist[6]. The broadcasts from Blippo Plus originate from Planet Blip, potentially containing alien popular culture references that may be inscrutable to some viewers[7].
Blippo Plus stands out as an avant-garde blend of video art, indie game, and interactive theater, created by the band YACHT and collaborators, tapping into underground art and L.A.’s creative scene[3]. The PC and Switch versions will offer a richer, more colorful experience while retaining the strange, campy atmosphere of the original Playdate edition[2][4].
A program guide is included in the PC and Nintendo Switch versions of Blippo Plus, which is not present in the Playdate version. This guide will help viewers make connections across its disparate channels and begin to understand the alien culture. Blippo Plus encourages viewers to delve deeper into its surreal world and uncover the mysteries of Planet Blip.
[1] Playdate Blog: Blippo Plus [2] Polygon: Blippo Plus is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch [3] Kotaku: Blippo Plus Review [4] IGN: Blippo Plus on PC and Nintendo Switch will have more content and color [5] Pitchfork: YACHT discography [6] Variety: Blippo Plus: A Dreamy and Weird Experience [7] The Verge: Blippo Plus brings a strange, campy vibe to the Playdate handheld
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