PEAK devs secretly join Twitch games as Bingbong the toy with real-time voice chat cameos
The unexpected appearances have sparked surprise and confusion, with some players initially believing Bingbong's voice lines were pre-recorded — until he started responding to their questions in real time.
In one stream, Bingbong said, 'Don't leave me…' after players tried to move on without him. Another shouted, 'Why does it sound like a real person in our call?' One dev even screamed, 'I'm in the water!' and made unexpected comments like 'I love Pride Month.' It became clear the voice was live, leading a stunned streamer to admit, 'We almost left a real dev just in the water.'
Bingbong also has a dedicated voice volume slider, hinting that more antics might be planned.
The game, developed during a one-month game jam by indie teams Aggro Crab and Landfall, launched in June 2025. PEAK quickly sold 5 million copies and hit over 102,000 concurrent players on Steam. Despite the fast success, the devs have kept the tone light, playful, and community-focused.
Instead of disappearing post-launch, the developers have added surprise elements that blur the line between in-game character and real human presence. The trolling has been received as humorous and fitting with the chaotic, meme-worthy style of the game.
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