It’s Tuesday which means a new episode of THE NEXT GAME BOSS. This week we were handed a pretty serious twist. I’m not sure any of us saw it coming. Who stays? Who gets eliminated? Tears, hugs, emotions, videogames, programming! All this on Valentine’s Day. What more could you ask for? And if you’re still trying to get caught up, check out our FAQ post for more information on Team2Bit (AKA Team Fist Puncher) and THE NEXT GAME BOSS.
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Team2Bit (AKA Team Fist Puncher) FAQ
Who is Team2Bit?
We’re an indie game studio comprised of 2 brothers located in Santa Cruz, California. We make fun, retro-styled games infused with some modern twists.
Then who’s Team Fist Puncher?
That’s also us. Team Fist Puncher is the name we use on the IGN/YouTube show THE NEXT GAME BOSS. FIST PUNCHER is also the name of our first game release.
What exactly is the NEXT GAME BOSS?
THE NEXT GAME BOSS is a reality TV show where teams of indie developers compete in a series of challenges with the ultimate goal being to make a fully-functional videogame. We were one of the lucky groups chosen to be a part of the show. You can watch THE NEXT GAME BOSS on the IGN/YouTube .START network. In fact, there are a bunch of great shows worth checking out on the .START network. Check out the first episode of THE NEXT GAME BOSS below:
What games do you guys make?
At present we are still working on our first major release, FIST PUNCHER, which will be available later this year on Xbox Live Indie Games. FIST PUNCHER is a 4-player, side-scrolling brawler filled with dozens of levels, unlockable characters, special attacks, and more. Check out the trailer below:
Dr. Karate? Kid Justice? Who are all these characters I keep hearing about?
FIST PUNCHER contains a cast of colorful characters that you can control. The main playable characters are Dr. Karate, Kid Justice, Hella Fistgerald, and Steroid Jackson. Click on the characters page for more info on the FIST PUNCHER cast. You can watch the Dr. Karate and Kid Justice trailers below:
How do I get Team2Bit news and updates?
Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our YouTube channel, or just check out the website.
Are you available for interviews for my blog/podcast/website/etc.?
Of course! Just email either of us: jake.lewandowski at team2bit.com or matt.lewandowski at team2bit.com
I saw you guys on THE NEXT GAME BOSS. WASHINGTON’S WIG looks hilarious. Will I ever get to play it?
First, thanks to everyone who has voiced support. We cannot express how much we appreciate it. Second, we’re working on the logistics of releasing WASHINGTON’S WIG. We’ll keep you posted.
I saw you guys on THE NEXT GAME BOSS. WASHINGTON’S WIG looks awful. How come you didn’t make something more artsy and high-brow?
We certainly could have tried to make a more esoteric, fringe game to appeal to a tiny minority of indie college snobs who spend most of their time moaning and groaning on obscure message boards from their dorm rooms and parents’ basements, but instead we tried to make a fun, light-hearted game that would appeal to the judges at IGN (a global leader in entertainment media) in hopes of winning a $10,000 prize package and a spot in IGN’s kick-ass Indie Open House.
Can we hang out?
Sure. We’ll be at GDC – find us there if you want to rap about games, sports, wigs, or whatever. Just look for the 2 grizzled lumberjacks. That’s us.
The Next Game Boss Episode 2
Episode 2 of The Next Game Boss on the IGN .START network is up! In the latest episode each team had 3 hours to develop a working prototype of their game. It was stressful, to say the least (especially for Unity noobs like TEAM FIST PUNCHER). Do we crack under pressure? Does this turn into another story of sibling conflict a la Cain and Abel? Who gets eliminated?? The answers are waiting for you in the latest episode (complete with angry programmers cursing the heavens). So put on your wig, pull out your giant foam TEAM FIST PUNCHER finger, and cheer on a couple of good ol’ Midwestern boys.
-Matt
The Next Game Boss
January has been an exciting month for Team2Bit. Today IGN and YouTube debuted the .START network, a YouTube channel dedicated to original video game related programs. Team2Bit was lucky enough to be a part of one of those shows, The Next Game Boss (TNGB). TNGB is a reality elimination show where the contestants battle to design and implement an original video game. Operating under the moniker “Team Fist Puncher” (yeah we couldn’t be “Team Team2Bit”), Jake and I went toe-to-toe with other up-and-coming developers. The show was an absolute blast, and the final product is slick. Check it out, and see how we did.
-Matt
And, of course, in honor of Team Fist Puncher, be sure to check of the trailers for Team2Bit’s soon to be released XBLIG game… drum roll… FIST PUNCHER.