Press release

BLOODDOME99 RELEASES CONTENT UPDATE TRAILER, SALE PLANNED FOR ENDLESS REPLAYABILITY FEST IN MAY

BloodDome99 update will be released May 3rd. The sale will run from 13 May until 17 May for 20% off.


Update trailer showing new gameplay that will be released, for free, on May 3rd.


Boston, Massachusetts, 24 April, 2024 - Halftone Gaming is proud to announce a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming update to BloodDome99. The trailer showcases cool new features that are set to release on May 3rd. Get ready for nostalgia, capitalism, violence, and over-the-top absurdist fun with new cosmetics, weapons, gameplay modifiers, and so much more! Are you ready to participate in this bloody retro-futuristic game show?

 

In this rogue-lite, use paper planes, snow blowers, flamethrowers, bee guns, and other inventive arms to mow down the competition. Have fun mixing and matching by simultaneously wielding as many weapons as you can afford! There are tons of different paths to choose from in every match of the blood dome. Become an explosives expert, sniper, tank, ninja... find your playstyle with tons of perks and upgrades.

 

Where can I play BloodDome99?

BloodDome99 is available for purchase on Steam for $2.99.

 

BloodDome99 will be going on sale from 13 May until 17 May for 20% off.

 

You can join Halftone Gaming’s Discord channel for more updates and information.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2351890/BloodDome99

 

Game Features
 

  • Survive against endless waves of contestants

  • Gather powerups and new weapons to grow ever stronger

  • Single-player twin-stick shooter with Steam achievements 

  • Full controller and Steam Deck support 


"With this update we wanted to address some of the most requested features, give players more ways to play, and expand the content in-game." Said Mike, the lead developer and founder of Halftone Gaming. 

 

 What is BloodDome99?

 

BloodDome99 has been reviewed as “Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘The Running Man’ if it was a twin-stick survivor-like game made in the 80s.” Create unique builds, master dozens of weapons, and kill ever-growing hordes of contestants in the retro-futuristic gladiator game show BLOODDOME99! Fight for survival and glory in the blood-drenched arena. Earn money and buy upgrades, but be careful… Every dollar spent brings you further from your goal: buying your freedom.


Blood Dome 99 was released in December 2023

BloodDome99 - 0.9 Content Update Trailer


#ENDS

ABOUT Halftone Gaming

Halftone Gaming was founded in 2022 by Michael Blodgett and consists of Michael and childhood friend, Kyle Dargis. HTG focuses on creating inspired, retro action games for the PC. Their first release, BloodDome Classic, was a ‘prelude’ to BloodDome99 and had claimed over 70,000 Steam users. 

 

Media Contact

Richard Zemore - Zemore Indie Game Consulting on behalf of Halftone Gaming. pr@zemoredesign.com


Game: BloodDome99

Genre: Twin-Stick Action Rogue-like

Release Date: 4 December, 2023

 

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