Panic's Quirky TV Simulator Blippo+ Launches September 23 on PC and Switch

Blippo+ Brings Live-Action TV Chaos to PC and Switch This September

Gaming publisher Panic, known for critically acclaimed titles like Firewatch, Untitled Goose Game, and Thank Goodness You’re Here!, has officially announced the release date for their peculiar new TV simulator, Blippo+. This unique live-action experience is set to arrive on PC and Nintendo Switch on September 23, inviting players to dive into a truly unusual world.

What is Blippo+?

Blippo+ isn't your typical video game. It's described as a new-wave cable television simulator, brought to life entirely through live-action footage. Players will take control of a remote, flipping through channels and discovering the vibrant, bizarre universe of Planet Blip. This alien world is bustling with life, showcased through soap operas, sitcoms, news broadcasts, weather reports, and talk shows. But don't get too comfortable with that remote – events on Planet Blip can quickly spiral out of control, demanding your constant attention.

The creators of Blippo+ drew inspiration from the forgotten corners of television history, including pirate broadcasts, public access TV, and video art. This influence shines through in the game's charismatic characters, colorful costumes, and deep lore, all brought to life with an original soundtrack.

Key Features and What to Expect

• Channel Surfing and Strange Shows: Discover unique and often weird live-action programs as you switch channels.
• Meet Alien Celebrities: Encounter a diverse cast of characters, from cloned soap opera actors and gloomy narrators to mad professors, quiz show hosts, and brave action heroines.
• Uncover a World-Changing Story: Delve deeper into the world of Blippo+ by unlocking “data packets,” receiving new messages and episodes, and slowly piecing together a narrative that shifts the entire world between channels.
• Explore Blip Culture: Dive into the planet’s unique culture through “videotext” forums called Femtofax.
• Customize Your Experience: Adjust and personalize your in-game TV menu.
• Award-Winning Soundtrack: Enjoy an original score crafted by Grammy-nominated musicians Rob Kieswetter and Jona Bechtolt from the band YACHT.

Currently, Blippo+ is available on the Playdate handheld console, but its imminent launch on PC (via Steam) and Nintendo Switch next month will make this one-of-a-kind title accessible to a much broader audience. Get ready to grab your virtual remote and explore the strangest television channels you've ever seen.