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Happy Bastards Combat Demo with DrIncompetent
Join Streamer DrIncompetent as they preview the Happy Bastards Combat Demo, which is available now to download and play on Steam! Download the Combat Demo Now Join us in the Discord for more information and to chat with…
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Happy Bastards Combat Demo is LIVE NOW!
Hey Happy Bastards! In case you missed it, we just premiered a brand new trailer as part of PC Gaming Show at Summer Games Fest! Check out the trailer here You can also play the Combat Demo now on Steam! COMBAT DEMO KEY…
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Happy Bastards: Combat Explained Part 5
PART 5 - CHARACTER CLASSES In preparation for the upcoming release of the COMBAT DEMO, here's the final of five dev logs that focus on explaining how combat works in Happy Bastards. Check out Part 1 for the basics, Part…
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Happy Bastards: Combat Explained Part 4
PART 4 - COMPOSURE In preparation for the upcoming release of the COMBAT DEMO, here's the fourth of five dev logs that focus on explaining how combat works in Happy Bastards. Check out Part 1 for the basics, Part 2 for…
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Happy Bastards: Combat Explained Part 3
PART 3 - THE COMMAND SYSTEM In preparation for the upcoming release of the COMBAT DEMO, here's the third of five dev logs that focus on explaining how combat works in Happy Bastards. Check out Part 1 for the basics, and…
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Happy Bastards: Combat Explained Part 2
PART 2 - THE BATTLEFIELD In preparation for the upcoming release of the COMBAT DEMO, here's the second of five dev logs that focus on explaining how combat works in Happy Bastards. Check out Part 1 for the basics, inclu…
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Happy Bastards: Combat Explained Part 1
PART 1 - THE BASICS In preparation for the upcoming release of the COMBAT DEMO, here's the first of five dev logs that focus on explaining how combat works in Happy Bastards. Combat is a core part of this game. It can b…
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Happy Bastards Combat Playtest Update
Happy Bastards Combat Playtest V3 is now Live! We've just updated our playtest with new features and improvements Version Updates: This new version includes many changes. We won’t bother you with the details here, as yo…
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Happy Bastards at Demo Nights
Hey Happy Bastards! Our fantastic Game Designer and Studio co-Founder, Matt, will be presenting a special look into the Happy Bastards Combat Demo LIVE and in-person at Demo Nights Montreal on Saturday, February 21st at…
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Happy Bastards on Turn Based Lovers!
🚀 Huge Thanks from the Happy Bastards Team! 🎉 We’re incredibly grateful for all the support the turn-based community has shown us since we first revealed Happy Bastards, and we’re especially thrilled to be featured in…
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Happy Bastards Combat Playtest Version 2!
Good afternoon, Today, we're happy to announce the release of Happy Bastard’s combat playtest v2! While this version has the same gameplay content as in v1, we have added several layers of gameplay polish, new features,…
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The Happy Bastards Combat Playtest is LIVE (for our Discord Insiders)
💥 The Happy Bastards Combat Playtest is LIVE (for our Discord Insiders) What you’re about to read is technically a secret… but we trust you, right? 👀 If you’re part of the Happy Bastards Discord, you can get exclusive…
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Happy Bastards at Gamescom Indies
We're thrilled to be (digitally) participating in Gamescom this year in the Gamescom Indies Steam event from now until August 24th! In Case You Missed It, check out the Happy Bastards Reveal Trailer!
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Happy Bastards: The 1 Year Dev Update
Kev couldn’t physically make it to Gamescom 2025 — but that’s not stopping us from sharing some Happy Bastards updates with all you happy bastards out there! After all, it’s been one year (!!) since we revealed our new…
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Happy Bastards Insider Program
Hey you bastards! Welcome to Kev’s little clubhouse in blah-blah-blah words-on-a-screen form. Those of you joining us for the first time, you’re in for a treat. All of Kev’s minions—we mean, the team here at Clever Play…
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Happy Bastards Discord Launch and Steam Giveaway!
🔊 The Happy Bastards’ Discord is now open! Want to get a behind the scenes look at the development of our next game? Chat with the devs about all things turn-based? Have a chance to playtest the game early? Join our ne…
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