Can we get a little serious for a moment? A little sentimental? Can we turn down the lights a bit, put on some smooth jazz, and share a few words from the heart?
If you're a fan of Blush Blush, you may have noticed that we just recently hit our 1 year anniversary. We've been tinkering away at Blush Blush for 1 year as of April 4th. And what a time it's been.
When we originally set out to build Blush Blush, we had super mixed emotions on whether it would work or not. At the time, we didn't see a lot of games like Blush Blush out there. There were, of course, plenty of dating sims. Plenty with smexy or beautiful bois, to be sure. But not many with the kind of "fun and flirty" vibe we like to go for.
We were nervous to devote our entire studio to the gig, so we decided to do a slower roll out. Put the game out piece by piece, take our time, and see if anyone was interested.
And holy smokes, everyone. Here you are.
We are so over the moon that you guys and gals have given us so much of your time. So many of your suggestions, so much of your passion and support. We've seen so much incredible cosplay and fanart, received so many messages of support, and learned a thing or two along the way.
We have never felt better, as a studio, that the stuff we're making is being appreciated. That we made the right choices when it comes to the stories we want to tell, and the kinds of games we want to build.
So from the bottom of our hearts - thank you all. Thanks for being so awesome. For supporting us, and taking this journey with us.
We are proud to announce that Blush Blush is officially out of Early Access. One year later, the game and its fans are trucking along, being fun and flirty and fantastic.
What does the future hold? No idea. We're in the middle of building lots of other stuff. But if you like what you see, or if you have suggestions on stuff we should consider next, please let us know. We dig into your feedback, debate it, blush at it, and ultimately embrace it.
Any good game studio worth its salt is only that way because of its fans.
Thank you. We love you all so hard.
-- The Pandas
Cyber Dating
Hey Panda Peeps!
Got something fun for you all today - a little casual Phone Fling to perk up your week and tickle your fancy. This time you’ll be chatting with a real down-to-earth guy named Leo, who happens to be a cybernetically enhanced super human attempting to save the world from annihilation. You know - normal stuff that happens every day.
You’ll need a couple levels with William to unlock him; so if you’re not there yet in the game, don’t worry. You’ll get there. And then you can find out just how much of Leo is stock, and how much is “enhanced”.
We hope you enjoy, and let us know know what you think!
Love you all so hard! -- The Pandas
Gym Strip
Hey Panda Peeps!
Got a treat for you all today - a nice little “cosmetic reward” opportunity you’re not going to want to pass up. Featuring Blush Blush’s “cockiest” rooster boi, the latest and greatest limited time reward is for Kelby’s boxer shorts, which are the best thing since spicy chicken wings.
All you gotta do is log in every day and grab a token - unless you’re like us and have short attention spans and just want to throw diamonds at the problem. We leave the decision in your capable hands.
We hope you enjoy - and as always, let us know what you think and what you’d like to see next!
Love you all so hard! -- The Pandas
Fairy Boi
Hey Panda Peeps!
Got a new Phone Fling for you today that’s going to tickle you JUST right, assuming you’re the type that sees a boi with elven ears and thinks, “Yes. Some of that, please.”
Finn joins the game today, and his is a fair little romp through fantasy land. There are puns, there are evil villains, it’s a whole adventure here folks. Only you don’t need to spend 200 hours collecting mutant plant people from under rocks, or whatever.
We hope you enjoy Finn. Let us know what you think, and safe journey to thee friends.
Love you all so hard! -- The Pandas
Who’s A Good Boi?
Hey Panda Peeps!
Hope you're all staying hydrated out there. That’s a pro tip for sure. Because we don’t know about you, but we’re feeling a bit thirsty…
Well, nothing handles a mighty thirst like a pinup from one of our favorite boys - Volks. (No fooling - we’ve taken internal polls.) If you’re like us and you just can’t get enough of that wolf boi, then we suggest you don’t miss your chance to unlock the latest Limited Time Event reward.
We’ve still got lots of great stuff on the way, so keep an eye out for more announcements soon. But for now, snuggle up with a good boi and don’t forget to scratch behind his ears.
Love you all so hard! -- The Pandas
Scale To New Heights
Hey Panda Peeps,
So we’ve got some crazy goodies in this update for you today. I’m talking about the fancy treats you pull out when it’s time to impress your date. Well, in this scenario, YOU’RE the special date. And here are the treats…
We’ve got the Final (!) Boy ready for you to meet. His name is Scale, and he’s a lil different from everyone else. In that he’s an assassin who’s probably going to try to destroy you. Fortunately for you, he’s a pretty darn cute assassin. We’re sure you’ll figure things out. Best of luck!
ALSO - another big treat for you... We’re proud to finally introduce you to “Endless Levels!” Now you can continue leveling up your favorite boys past Lover Level, earning more Reset Boost and Diamonds, which makes it WAY easier to push your progress further and further. See how far you can take your favorite boys, or just optimize your runs for those sweet sweet diamonds. The choice is in your hands!
With Scale and Endless Levels, Blush Blush is almost complete! We might be making adjustments as we go, and we’ve got a bunch more surprises we’re working on, but we’re just about ready to launch the game out of Early Access. What does this mean for the future? We’re not sure yet - but if you’re a fan of Blush Blush and would like to see more, make sure to share with us your ideas, your favorite boys, and the things you hope will one day pop into existence to rock your socks.
In the meantime, we hope you enjoy Scale and Endless Levels. Thanks for being so cool.
Love you all so hard! -- The Pandas
My, What Big Briefs You Have…
Hey Panda Peeps!
We’re gonna cut to the chase - there are a LOT of Volks fans behind these scenes here at Sad Panda, and we want to see him in his underwear.
So… (Magical flashy flash)… You can now earn that outfit in the Limited Time Event!
Outfits are just for fun / customization. And, again, Volks-in-his-boxers is an idea that we are completely on board for. So if you feel similarly - check out the Limited Time Event, get those tokens and make it happen!
The power is in your hands. And, obviously, in Volks' underwear-ed form. Obviously. Good luck!
Love you all so hard! -- The Pandas
Things Are Heating Up
Hey Panda Peeps!
Let’s make sure we’re all on the same page. Firefighters are hot. If you are a firefighter yourself, you already know this. And since we like hot things here in Blush Blush, we figure this is the perfect time to add one of our own.
Say hello to Logan! He’s a bit more on the adorable side than your average firefighter, but we promise he’s got the abs you need to put out fires. (That’s how fires are put out, right? With smoking hot abs?)
Find Logan’s Phone Fling in your phone. Enjoy! And let us know what you think - we always enjoy your feedback.
Love you all so hard! -- The Pandas
Take A Little Nimh-ble
Hey Panda Peeps!
It’s time for a new Event Reward, and we’ve got something extra sweet for you this time. A little dessert that’s sure to go straight to your hips (though probably slowly, and with great shyness). The next LTE pinup stars your favorite soft boi - Nimh! And he hopes you brought an extra spoon (and a napkin too, probably. Dessert can get messy.)
Enjoy this doubly sweet gift, and let us know what you think!
Love you all so hard! -- The Pandas
Quoth the Goth…
Hey Panda Peeps!
Got something a little dark, a little damaged, a little moody for you today. A new Phone Fling, but from an entirely different sort of boy.
Poe is here, and his feelings are special. He’s a mixture of pretentious and conscientious, so show him some love. Or don’t. The world is a dark place and we are but its pawns. Though hugs are pretty great.
We hope you enjoy! As always, let us know what you think and we hope you enjoy your conversation!
