Local developer PlaySide has announced that their most recent studio location, PlaySide North, located on the Gold Coast, is set to launch their first game into early access next week, so get ready to Defend the Bits.

A cute and colourful Tower Defense game, Defend The Bits TD tasks the player to build a BIT army, as they strive to overcome the hordes of attacking blocks, relentlessly invading their lands. Choosing from 20+ characters armed with bows, axes, cannons and even frying pans, players will battle through over 100 quests set within 15 beautiful environments, from luscious grasslands and harsh volcanoes to mysterious caves.

“We are very excited to be launching the first title from our new Gold Coast development team, PlaySide North, and can't wait to share news around some of our other projects very soon!” said Jamie Bentley, General Manager of PlaySide North.

“Defend The Bits is the first launch for the PlaySide North studio, and a key launch for the entire PlaySide team as we continue to demonstrate our commitment to bringing great games to PC & Console audiences, and our focus on AAA game development. We're working on some very exciting projects, and will be talking more about these in the coming months" added Steven Yeakey, PlaySide's General Manager of PC & Console.

If the game seems familiar to you, that is because has been released before as a mobile game, but now it has been refined and expanded for PC.

If you want to get the game for yourself, you can do that here.