Ultimate Kickstarter Video Games Thread
#426
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To celebrate the launch of the classic game Carmageddon on Android, and as a thank you for their successful Kickstarter of Carmageddon: Reincarnation, they're giving away the game for free for one day only on Google Play.
Download the game labeled Carmageddon Promo to get the full game free:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...rmageddonpromo
110MB download, so you'll likely want to be on wifi when downloading the game.
Download the game labeled Carmageddon Promo to get the full game free:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...rmageddonpromo
110MB download, so you'll likely want to be on wifi when downloading the game.
#427
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned the new Penny Arcade kickstarter for the return of their podcast.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...ret?ref=search
Rumor is going around that they set it up because they were losing more revenue than expected because of their last kickstarter to remove the ads. A $10 project goal? Really?? And so far, $61k donated. Crazy.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...ret?ref=search
Rumor is going around that they set it up because they were losing more revenue than expected because of their last kickstarter to remove the ads. A $10 project goal? Really?? And so far, $61k donated. Crazy.
#428
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There's a Kickstarter going on for a "spiritual sequel" to the Road Rash series called Road Redemption. unfortunately, the project isn't going so great, and the project creator has written an article about where they think they went wrong:
http://penny-arcade.com/report/artic...ed-to-take-off
With less than 3 days to go, they're $37,000 short:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...oad-redemption
http://penny-arcade.com/report/artic...ed-to-take-off
With less than 3 days to go, they're $37,000 short:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...oad-redemption
Just thought I would promote one of my college best friends' project. He is one of the coders on Tug which has a Kickstarter and its doing pretty decently. I will certainly give but I have not decided which tier I want to be on.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerdkingdom/tug-1
It seems like a pretty neat idea, and hopefully some who read this give just a little.
#429
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Welp, Road Redemption got a GIANT surge and has reached it's goal. Also the stretch goal for the Xbox 360 version is firmly in site. Just goes to show you how a little press does a world of good. I'll give my $20 when I get home this evening. Very nice, very nice indeed. Road Rash is back bitches.
#431
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Haha, I will do so . I agree with you, it is an off putting name, you would think it has something to do with a tugboat, a ship or water. But unfortunately its none of that. I am interested to see where it goes, it has a lot of potential. We shall see.
#432
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Saw this Kickstarter today for a game called Quintet, a cooperative party game where players control the same ship through 5 roles - Captain, Helm, Tactical, Engineering & Science.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...t-for-android/
The game's already on Windows, Mac, and iOS, and is apparently free:
http://quintet.us/
It reminds me a lot of another game I've read about, Atermis:
http://www.artemis.eochu.com/
Not a lot to be found online about Quintet, but there's a lot of articles about Artemis:
http://penny-arcade.com/report/artic...-to-support-on
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...t-for-android/
The game's already on Windows, Mac, and iOS, and is apparently free:
http://quintet.us/
It reminds me a lot of another game I've read about, Atermis:
http://www.artemis.eochu.com/
Not a lot to be found online about Quintet, but there's a lot of articles about Artemis:
http://penny-arcade.com/report/artic...-to-support-on
#433
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So, it's "Mission: Space: The Video Game"?
#434
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There's a Kickstarter going on for a "spiritual sequel" to the Road Rash series called Road Redemption. unfortunately, the project isn't going so great, and the project creator has written an article about where they think they went wrong:
http://penny-arcade.com/report/artic...ed-to-take-off
With less than 3 days to go, they're $37,000 short:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...oad-redemption
http://penny-arcade.com/report/artic...ed-to-take-off
With less than 3 days to go, they're $37,000 short:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...oad-redemption
#436
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Yeah, I threw in my $20.00 for Road Redemption. They are about ~4,000 short of the Xbox stretch goal. But only seven hours left, they do mention that the amount through paypal will count as well. I think when its all said and done, it will make it to the Xbox. Or else, I guess I will be on PC with a 360 controller plugged in. Heh.
#437
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Road Redemption ended with $182,000 combined Kickstarter and Paypal funds. So an Xbox 360 versions seems on the table.
amie Fristrom, creator of the Spider-Man 2 game, is taking the swinging mechanic from that game and adding things like jetpacks for his new game Energy Hook:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/.../energy-hook-0
The goal was a measly $1, which it blew past and is close to its second stretch goal of $20,000.
amie Fristrom, creator of the Spider-Man 2 game, is taking the swinging mechanic from that game and adding things like jetpacks for his new game Energy Hook:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/.../energy-hook-0
The goal was a measly $1, which it blew past and is close to its second stretch goal of $20,000.
#438
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Among the Sleep is a first person horror adventure, in which you play a two year old child.
What happens when you mix a child's perspective and imagination, with the surreal nature of dreams? Quite a lot, I guess, but we think one of those things is an interesting premise for a horror adventure.
The game is heavily based on atmosphere and exploration, and using the two year old child’s perspective. For example you’ll be able to see your own body at all times, and you will have to interact with the environment to find places to hide from dangers.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...mong-the-sleep
Annoying commentary aside this has potential to be really scary.
What happens when you mix a child's perspective and imagination, with the surreal nature of dreams? Quite a lot, I guess, but we think one of those things is an interesting premise for a horror adventure.
The game is heavily based on atmosphere and exploration, and using the two year old child’s perspective. For example you’ll be able to see your own body at all times, and you will have to interact with the environment to find places to hide from dangers.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...mong-the-sleep
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Annoying commentary aside this has potential to be really scary.
#439
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Some of the creators of the game Eternal Darkness are creating a spiritual sequel called Shadow of the Eternals:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...f-the-eternals
Dedicated thread:
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/video-game-...-pc-2013-a.htm
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...f-the-eternals
Dedicated thread:
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/video-game-...-pc-2013-a.htm
#440
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Double Fine have created a campaign for their next game, Massive Chalice. It appears to be a turn-based tactical strategy game.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...assive-chalice
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...assive-chalice
#441
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Some of the creators of the game Eternal Darkness are creating a spiritual sequel called Shadow of the Eternals:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...f-the-eternals
Dedicated thread:
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/video-game-...-pc-2013-a.htm
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...f-the-eternals
Dedicated thread:
http://forum.dvdtalk.com/video-game-...-pc-2013-a.htm
#442
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#443
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No really big-name projects recently, maybe most are laying low until after E3.
Anyway, saw this which sounds interesting:
Armikrog (ends 6/27/13)
a new Adventure Game made of Clay, from Doug TenNapel and the creators of The Neverhood.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1949537745/armikrog
Anyway, saw this which sounds interesting:
Armikrog (ends 6/27/13)
a new Adventure Game made of Clay, from Doug TenNapel and the creators of The Neverhood.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1949537745/armikrog
#444
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Armikrog now has less than 24 hours, and is really close to reaching its goal.
#447
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The designer of Syndicate Wars just put up a campaign for Satellite Reign, a spiritual successor. I much preferred the original Syndicate over Syndicate Wars, but some of the in-game footage has persuaded (heh heh) me to pledge.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...atellite-reign
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...atellite-reign
#448
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Privateer Press recently launched a Kickstarter for WARMACHINE: Tactics, a turn-based tactical combat for PC and Mac, set in the steam-powered world of the award-winning WARMACHINE tabletop game. They've already reached their goal:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...achine-tactics
On the indie front, the developers of Lioness, an experimental adventure game, have stated that they're not adding stretch goals to their funding project, instead focusing on just making their proposed game better. On top of the adventure game, they're also offering 7 other exclusive mini games, all for $7.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/967459848/lioness
Webcomic Megatokyo has a Kickstarter for a "visual novel game" that has already earned 10x its goal:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...ual-novel-game
Meanwhile, webcomic Looking for Group has a Kickstarter for an ambitious RPG, but is short of goal with only 3 days left:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...-fork-of-truth
Finally, Pong creator Al Alcorn has created a Kickstarter for a trivia card game called Seriously?! that is played by scanning the cards with a smartphone. In addition to pledging, people can submit their own trivia questions which, if accepted, will be included in the game.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...0583/seriously
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news...Card-Game-Cash
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...achine-tactics
On the indie front, the developers of Lioness, an experimental adventure game, have stated that they're not adding stretch goals to their funding project, instead focusing on just making their proposed game better. On top of the adventure game, they're also offering 7 other exclusive mini games, all for $7.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/967459848/lioness
Webcomic Megatokyo has a Kickstarter for a "visual novel game" that has already earned 10x its goal:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...ual-novel-game
Meanwhile, webcomic Looking for Group has a Kickstarter for an ambitious RPG, but is short of goal with only 3 days left:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...-fork-of-truth
Finally, Pong creator Al Alcorn has created a Kickstarter for a trivia card game called Seriously?! that is played by scanning the cards with a smartphone. In addition to pledging, people can submit their own trivia questions which, if accepted, will be included in the game.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...0583/seriously
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news...Card-Game-Cash
#449
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Jim Walls, creator of the classic Sierra series Police Quest (1-3), has a Kickstarter up for a new police adventure video game called Precinct:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...tgame/precinct
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...tgame/precinct
#450
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Demo for SpaceVenture came out last night for backers. I'm not sure whether I want to see it until it's finished as they say a lot of stuff is still rough or not yet implemented.