Balancing Monkey Games π wishlist Beyond These Stars! π
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π Indie game studio from Aotearoa π Making that cool space whale city builder game π¬ https://discord.gg/balancingmonkeygames β¨ BEYOND THESE STARS β¨ Wishlist + demo on Steam! http://bit.ly/spacewhales
We are here again looking for just a few more volunteer Playtesters for Beyond These Stars! Ideally, we are looking for people who havenβt played the Demo extensively so we can gather some feedback based on relatively fresh experiences. Application Below! π buff.ly/vVom3SU
Did you know that in Beyond These Stars, you can travel... Beyond The Stars?? π Read more about it in our latest Dev Blog! π: buff.ly/q15ZEv0
New Dev Blog alert!! Recently, we've been working on adding Sandbox Mode to Beyond These Stars. Where you have the freedom of choosing what you want available on Kewa from the get-go and more! Have a read for all the juicy details! π: buff.ly/EXy1oFj
Our Peep Crew recently had a makeover! Read up about it in our latest Dev Blog π π: buff.ly/LmJiGBC
Something is wrong here, but we can't quite put our finger on it...
Sometimes, testing your game comes with great sadness π
Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and as winners of the βAccessible Ambrosia β Excellence in Accessibilityβ award, our team wants to highlight the importance of making games as accessible as possible for every player. π₯°
What an exciting time we had at @nzgamesfest.bsky.social! We are ecstatic to bring home two awards in "The Perfect Recipe - Excellence in Design" and "The Accessible Ambrosia - Excellence in accessibility"! And our neighbours at @atawhaigames.bsky.social won Excellence in Representation! π₯°
Still buzzing after this years @nzgamesfest.bsky.social!! We are so stoked to take home the Pav for the Diverse Delight: Excellence in Representation! π° ALSO our neighbours at @balancingmonkeygames.com won Excellence in Design and Excellence in Accessibility, South Dunedin represent!! π€
We're a part of the ANZ Indiefest! Be sure to check it out, watch the broadcast, and of course... Give the Beyond These Stars Demo a go! π π: buff.ly/gvguYzG
Somebody go give the Peeps a hug! π₯Ί
The boss told me to find the difference between these two images. I'm like, "There's no way, there aren't any." He says, "Life, uh, finds a way" π
We're going on strike! Actually... we're not. But the Peeps are! Read up about it in our latest Dev Blog π buff.ly/p3U6S00
Those are some dangerous working conditions, Peeps... Don't tell HR...
Hey itβs Sarah! Iβve run the BMG socials for the most part of 4 years, but today Iβm handing the reins to our Community Manager, Bre! Iβm still here as Producer (not going anywhere!), but itβs been a blast showing you all our gameβ€οΈ Perhaps one last unhinged post before I go?βοΈ
Is that a new Dev Blog about a new feature in Beyond These Stars? You bet it is! It's finally time for us to show you: Peep Celebrations! Because the Peeps like to party too π₯³ www.balancingmonkeygames.com/articles/dev...
Dev Blog #22 - It's Time To Party!
"There's no party like a party on the back of a space whale."
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Oh the wonders of evolving technology. If we have to see this, so do you π
We're looking for some new playtesters for Beyond These Stars! π€© Keen to get a sneak peek of our game & make a difference to how it plays, looks and feels? Now's your chance! π€© Applications close March 18th, 10am NZST. Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We have exciting news to share about Beyond These Stars! π ποΈ www.balancingmonkeygames.com/articles/our...
Our Plans are Changing...
"Some EVEN bigger news for Beyond These Stars"
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We have exciting news to share about Beyond These Stars! π ποΈ www.balancingmonkeygames.com/articles/our...
Our Plans are Changing...
"Some EVEN bigger news for Beyond These Stars"
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Our Discord has been busy! πΈ Recently, we held a screenshot competition to see some of your favourite views from the Beyond These Stars demo & we were been blown away! From cosmos views to cosy peep neighborhoods - here are some of our favourites! π
As a studio in Aotearoa, today we celebrate Waitangi Day. 186 years ago, Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed by representatives of the British Crown & MΔori Iwi Chiefs, marking a significant moment in our history. Today, we reflect on its ongoing importance & how it binds us together as a community
Weβre hosting a competition on our Discord! π€© Submit your favourite screenshot from your Beyond These Stars Demo playthrough by Feb 10 NZST, and you'll be in the draw to win the chance to create your own Peep in Beyond These Stars! Submit your entry now! π t.co/MzYieVzG5c
Stand Up time? Nah. Lurk on a Discord call time.
There's a familiar face! π±
IGDA Climate SIG@igdaclimatesig.bsky.social Β· 6mo agoIntroducing the incredible team of mentors and experts joining us to support REGENERATE Game Jam 2026. REGENERATE Game Jam is a weekend of reimagining the future in games with a focus on futures that emerge from sustainable transitions and transformation. Join us at: itch.io/jam/regenera...
A HUGE congratulations to our friends at @stormcloak.games for their Early Access release of Adaptory today!! π₯³
Stormcloak Games@stormcloak.games Β· 6mo agoAND WE'RE LIVE πππ Get your copy right now: store.steampowered.com/app/2201620/... Please also consider leaving an honest review of Adaptory on Steam. Each review makes a massive difference to the gameβs visibility β especially reviews over the next two hours. Thank you! <3 #indiegame #basebuilding
What a milestone to start 2026 on! We're celebrating reaching 200K wishlists on Steam, and part of that is thanking our wonderful community for your ongoing support for Beyond These Stars - so THANK YOU! π§‘
Merry Christmas / Meri Kirihimete! From all of us at Balancing Monkey Gamesπ
