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Hot Dog Reporter Gets Reported On
Hello friends! It's been a bit since the last update. Development hasn't been moving at quite the sentient-speedrunning-hot-dog pace that it initially was, BUT I have been plugging happily away at it for some time! Some…
Event5 changesGameplayCompatibility - Hot Dog Reporter
0.7.1 A Cache and a Loading Screen
Hello friends! Things have been pretty quiet here lately while I've been working away at artwork and narrative development, but TODAY we have an optimization and compatibility update. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THIS UPDATE A…
Announcement6 changesCompatibilityPerformance - Hot Dog Reporter
0.7.0: New levels! New mechanics! New art!
Hello friends! We've got LOTS of changes in this update! Highlights include NEW LEVELS, Steam Deck verification, new mechanics (including moving hazards, updrafts, and breakable boxes), pettable cats, and new artwork! C…
Patch notes17 changesFixGameplay - Hot Dog Reporter
Is Hot Dog Reporter the best game you suck at? It CAN be with YOUR help!
Hello friends! It's Steam Award season and I would be SO HAPPY if you considered Hot Dog Reporter for the Best Game You Suck At award! Is it the best game you suck at? Probably not! Is it the best game you suck at relea…
Event1 change - Hot Dog Reporter
0.6.9.666: Surprise Halloween update!
HELLOOooOOOoo FRIENDS! Ghost implementation got finished early and Halloween felt like a pretty good time to release it! Please enjoy this very slightly rushed (pleasedon’tbebroken) update! Added speedrun ghosts! Run al…
Announcement3 changesGameplay - Hot Dog Reporter
0.6.9: Mostly cosmetic!
Highlights in this release include some updated background art, a visual effect to indicate the platform drop state, button prompts in the tutorial, and a reset of the Mind the Gap level time to account for a previous b…
Announcement6 changesGameplay - Hot Dog Reporter
0.6.8: Backflips, gliders, and stats!
Hello friends! Highlights for this release include backflips (jump out of a skid to cancel momentum), an umbrella glider (slower falling), and a stat screen. Added backflip - jumping while skidding cancels forward momen…
Announcement12 changes1 numericFix - Hot Dog Reporter
0.6.7: Bugfixes
Holding jump after a platform drop will now allow for a continuous platform drop Fixed hearts appearing empty on Ready prompt Fixed a condition where you could get stuck sliding after death Fixed not being able to wall…
Announcement3 changesFix - Hot Dog Reporter
0.6.6: Hotfix
WHOOPS, the double jump collision change introduced a bug where you could get stuck in the ceiling. That has been FIXED!
Announcement1 changeFixGameplay - Hot Dog Reporter
0.6.5: Hot Dog Skins, Linux Support, and QOL improvements
Hello friends! Highlights for this version include SKINS for Frankie, theoretical Linux support (please let me know if you try to run it on a Steam Deck!), and a bunch of QOL improvements. Added Skin options for Frankie…
Store9 changesFixGameplay - Hot Dog Reporter
0.6.4: Hotfix
WHOOPS, broke a couple of things with the digital/analog workaround in the last update, so that particular bit has been rolled back. Until I figure something else out, be careful if you decide to switch back and forth b…
Announcement1 changeGameplay - Hot Dog Reporter
0.6.3: Controller and UI update
Hello friends! We have a handful of requested features here related to controls and the interface! Added alternate gamepad key binding options. May cause issues if using a gamepad with 128+ buttons? (if this applies to…
Announcement5 changesFixUI/audio - Hot Dog Reporter
Mega hot dogs, MacOS support, and bug fixes
Hello friends! Highlights for this update include MEGA HOT DOGS and MacOS support. Hot Dog Reporter 0.6.2 Changelog Added MacOS compatibility The remaining hot dog in a level now turn into a MEGA HOT DOG Made invisible…
Announcement6 changes1 numericFix - Hot Dog Reporter
Hot Dog Reporter 0.6.1
Hi! Thank you for playing Hot Dot Reporter! Here's an with a change to an annoying level and some small physics and quality of life updates. 006: Mind the Gap is now slightly less infuriating Removed the Experimental Ph…
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