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Welcome To The Bazaar
At the heart of this piece is Dooley—a small, sentient, one-wheeled robot who awakens alone in an unfamiliar place. Through Dooley’s eyes, we begin to uncover the powerful—and at times unexpected—dangers that lie within The Bazaar.
The trailer culminates in the reveal of the marketplace itself: vibrant, layered, and teeming with life. It’s a glimpse into a world that blends magic and machinery, myth and marketplace—a tone-setting vision for everything The Bazaar would become.
This was the first of many trailers VELA conceptualized, produced, and directed for Tempo’s release of The Bazaar. Working in close collaboration with Tempo’s creative team and Mana Animation, we developed a series of unique narrative pieces and hero origin stories—all designed to capture the eclectic, enigmatic spirit of this universe. The World Trailer stands as the entry point, inviting the audience to wake up, just like Dooley, and step into the unknown.
Entering The UNKNOWN
Where the World Trailer gently invited viewers into The Bazaar, the Launch Trailer throws them headfirst into its heart—a wild, kinetic sprint through chaos, color, and discovery. The Launch Trailer is exactly what it sounds like: a roller coaster ride through a magical marketplace.
This trailer was crafted to bottle the adrenaline and wonder that define The Bazaar. This isn’t just a trailer—it’s a high-speed invitation to dive into the unknown, where every corner turned is another secret waiting to be discovered.
The Making of…
Before the magic, the chaos, and the marketplace came to life—there was just an idea.
The Making of The Bazaar is a behind-the-scenes documentary series chronicling the multi-year development of The Bazaar, a genre-blending video game built by the team at Tempo. Spanning 60+ episodes, released weekly on YouTube every Friday, the series offers a rare, transparent look into the highs, lows, and unexpected turns of building an original IP and game from the ground up.
Each episode dives into a key aspect of the development process: worldbuilding, game mechanics, animation, sound design, player progression, UI, narrative, and beyond. Whether it’s designing Dooley’s engine mechanics, refining the feel of the Bazaar’s economy, or developing the visual language of magic and tech, every installment pulls back the curtain on how the world of The Bazaar is being crafted—one detail at a time.
This isn’t your average devlog. The Making of The Bazaar is thoughtfully produced, insight-driven, and creatively led—designed to be as engaging for longtime fans as it is inspiring for aspiring developers. It’s not just how a game is made. It’s why it’s made the way it is.
