Author Topic: The Game Crowdfunding Thread (Read 373385 times)

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1080 on:** December 12, 2012, 05:09:54 PM »

And that's why I just put up the minimum to get the game. I want a game that caters to my particular tastes [which Kickstarter is better at offering than the rest of the gaming industry], not to put the production of the game on my back.

Although I am happy that there are people out there willing to do that.

Most of the games I see, though, I end up thinking "That looks kinda of neat, but not enough for me to preorder 18 months in advances. I'll wait to for it to be released and then I'll see if its any good." But I'm not strong enough to pass up stuff like Project Eternity and Wasteland 2.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #1081 on:** December 12, 2012, 05:52:55 PM »

This is even funnier after listening to the latest Cruncheons

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #1082 on:** December 13, 2012, 01:01:38 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on December 12, 2012, 05:00:57 PM

People throwing their money around on anything and everything on Kickstarter were eventually going to get burned pretty badly, that's just the law of averages. Kickstarter, as a whole, probably isn't going anywhere, though. You've just got to be smart about what you support and how much you support. I've put money down in 6 games, about $100 in total. All six have been pretty open about their development and have been more or less getting out regular updates, so I don't feel like I'm really in a position right now where my paltry support is in any danger of coming to naught.

It's not that I'm worried about getting burned or anything. The things I've purchased I'm pretty sure are going to come out. It's just the whole thing rubs me the wrong way now. I know I should look at it in a glass half full kind of way and that games that wouldn't get made are getting made in some cases. But the Molyneaux's of the world and just the way some of these people are clearly preying on nostalgia without any real gameplan outside of making shitty videos has soured me.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1083 on:** December 13, 2012, 01:14:39 AM »

Some rotten apples have definitely left a stink, that's for sure. Right now, though, we're really at the leading edge of what Kickstarter is and what it can be. Some of these games [like Wasteland 2 and Project Eternity] simply would not, and might never, exist if not for the funding they were able to get. Maybe things get worse and it all collapses because people get tired of wasting their money, or maybe the site, the community, and developers finally get all the wrinkles ironed out and this continues to be a viable way for money to be raised for projects that big publishing houses don't care about.

I think it's ultimately going to be defined by what's able to get released through Kickstarter funds next year, as that's when a lot of the bigger games are supposed to come out. Peter Molyneaux trolling for money or a guy who blew through all his funds on things other than his game will ultimately end up being footnotes either way.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1084 on:** December 13, 2012, 10:51:58 AM »

It's Kickstarters like that that make me wish more gaming sites would do something like Rock, Paper, Shotguns' update of Kickstarter progress. Because if they're going to hype these games in the beginning, they need to stick with them and keep people informed [and keep the developers' feet to the fire].

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #1085 on:** December 13, 2012, 12:19:35 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on December 13, 2012, 10:51:58 AM

It's Kickstarters like that that make me wish more gaming sites would do something like Rock, Paper, Shotguns' update of Kickstarter progress. Because if they're going to hype these games in the beginning, they need to stick with them and keep people informed [and keep the developers' feet to the fire].

Agreed. One of my big issues with these titles is the phony release dates and the make it up as you go along budgets.

Here is a kickstarter at a reasonable budget level for its niche and its out today.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ericleesmith/battle-of-the-bulge-the-simulation-game-for-the-ip

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #1086 on:** December 13, 2012, 12:32:26 PM »

In the spirit of kickstarter, we should set up a site that allows guys to pay for stripper's college funds and child care. They are already doing it in thousands of seedy clubs around America. Let's just cut out the middle man that also makes you pay for 8 dollar drinks while you are doing it.

Timber · « **Reply #1087 on:** December 13, 2012, 01:28:26 PM »

Quote from: Positive Touch on December 12, 2012, 05:04:01 PM

if you wanna give money away there are THOUSANDS of better ways to do it. theres so many organizations in every. fucking. city. that do real shit that desperately need money because they are providing life-saving services to people and cant keep up with the demand.

This is such a bizarre argument to make.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #1088 on:** December 13, 2012, 01:42:29 PM »

Someone made a good point the other day. In it, they said that once you figure in

the 10 percent cut (Amazon and Kickstarter take)
then taxes (depending on where you live)
then manufacturing/shipping the swag to donors

you can be left with quite a few less dollars than you initially set out to raise even before you begin to take on the task. Factor in the aspect that many of these people might not be great at managing money or have unrealistic ideals of what things cost .. and you can get in over your head in quite a hurry. Leaving even many well-intentioned, honest people to think about bailing on a project. Especially if it introduces a new level of stress into their lives.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1089 on:** December 13, 2012, 02:21:02 PM »

Those things are definitely a problem for people who think Kickstarter is some magical money tree.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1090 on:** December 14, 2012, 11:48:36 AM »

Now here's a Kickstarter worth supporting:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/billplympton/bill-plymptons-cheatin-an-animated-feature-film

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #1091 on:** December 15, 2012, 01:24:54 AM »

Quote from: ToxicAdam on December 13, 2012, 12:32:26 PM

In the spirit of kickstarter, we should set up a site that allows guys to pay for stripper's college funds and child care. They are already doing it in thousands of seedy clubs around America. Let's just cut out the middle man that also makes you pay for 8 dollar drinks while you are doing it.

Trickstarter

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #1092 on:** December 30, 2012, 05:46:34 PM »

OUYA!

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #1093 on:** January 02, 2013, 09:46:44 PM »

Another android based console.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/872297630/gamestick-the-most-portable-tv-games-console-ever

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1094 on:** January 04, 2013, 10:04:53 PM »

American McGee getting in on those sweet Kickstarting dollars:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spicyhorse/akaneiro-demon-hunters

That Lewis and Clark RPG met its goal:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meriwether/meriwether-an-american-epic

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1095 on:** January 10, 2013, 08:46:46 PM »

Kickstarter year in review:

http://www.kickstarter.com/year/2012

Videogames were the biggest draw for 2012, with $83 million pledged.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1096 on:** January 14, 2013, 02:16:11 PM »

A Kickstarter just went up from Gas Powered Games [Dungeon Siege 1-2, Supreme Commander 1-2, Space Siege, Demigod]:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gaspoweredgames/wildman-an-evolutionary-action-rpg?ref=category

cool breeze · « **Reply #1097 on:** January 19, 2013, 07:29:53 PM »

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/896834116/the-90s-arcade-racer

is Sega is one of those companies that likes to threaten fan projects?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1098 on:** January 19, 2013, 07:33:57 PM »

This needs to make a lot of money.

MCD · « **Reply #1099 on:** January 19, 2013, 08:27:31 PM »

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/projectbc/vacant-sky-awakening-a-pre-apocalyptic-rpg

Just backed this. Because:

Quote

Stretch Goal #2: $10,000

+Linux support
+Windows Phone support
+Windows RT support
+Animation: Certain key cutscenes will be upgraded to include limited animation

I also backed that VLC for the new Metro interface last year. Very excited to see it come alive in 2 to 3 months from now.

Huff · « **Reply #1100 on:** January 19, 2013, 08:34:02 PM »

They are only asking for 10k? Can you even make a game with this? Supporting because it means at least one more vita game this year lulz

MCD · « **Reply #1101 on:** January 19, 2013, 08:41:33 PM »

I am fresh to this kickstarter business so I have no idea.

$1 just in case they flip flop.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1102 on:** January 19, 2013, 08:44:44 PM »

Quote from: Huff on January 19, 2013, 08:34:02 PM

They are only asking for 10k? Can you even make a game with this?

Sure, if you're an indie developer who wasn't otherwise going to see a dime until the game was finished.

originalz · « **Reply #1103 on:** January 19, 2013, 08:53:33 PM »

That game seems way too ambitious for what they're asking, and the artwork is the definition of generic webcomic shite.

That arcade racing game looks sweet but those exchange rates make it a bit pricey to support.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1104 on:** January 22, 2013, 10:53:38 AM »

To save you guys the hassle of looking for yourselves, here's a brief update on some of the biggest Kickstarters already funded:

Leisure Suit Larry - Alpha build will be ready in two weeks
Carmageddon - They've got something that looks like a game now, but it's still really early in development
SpaceVenture - Middle of the year release date, Ken Allen [Space Quest 4] is doing the music
Wasteland 2 - Gameplay video will be released very soon
Doublefine Adventure - They're at the point where they need to trim things down to get the project finished within their budget
Shadowrun Returns - Skills/abilities are up and working, dialog system is in place, May/June release date [two dates! meaning it won't make either]
Dead State - Getting close to alpha build, gameplay video in the next few weeks

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #1105 on:** January 22, 2013, 10:56:08 AM »

Thanks for the updates. I just got hip to the Shadowrun remake the other day. It looks fantastic.

I feel like we won't see Wasteland until late 2014.

Fifstar · « **Reply #1106 on:** January 23, 2013, 07:18:44 AM »

Appreciate the update on the updates.

Just checked out the developers blog of Shadowrun, pretty interesting. They explain how some of the game mechanics works internally and give general insight on the development.

What's up with Doublefine Adventures? Any info on that avaible to non backers?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1107 on:** January 23, 2013, 10:26:23 AM »

Quote from: Fifstar on January 23, 2013, 07:18:44 AM

What's up with Doublefine Adventures? Any info on that avaible to non backers?

I can't remember if their updates are backers only or not. Anyway, the game's coming together, but it's entering crunch time. Basically, their lofty goals have come crashing down and their having to evaluate everything on the basis of time/money it takes to complete and deciding whether it's worth keeping or not. I think they're still shooting for a mid-spring release, though.

Fifstar · « **Reply #1108 on:** January 23, 2013, 12:20:40 PM »

Sounds good, probably still better than most major games, All the info on their page seems to be backers only.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #1109 on:** January 23, 2013, 12:38:07 PM »

I kind of lost faith in Doublefine after seeing what they released on iOS. Great idea, great artwork, terrible/non-existent gameplay.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1110 on:** January 23, 2013, 01:48:31 PM »

Quote from: ToxicAdam on January 23, 2013, 12:38:07 PM

I kind of lost faith in Doublefine after seeing what they released on iOS. Great idea, great artwork, terrible/non-existent gameplay.

They're making a point-and-click adventure game, what is this "gameplay" of which you speak?

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #1111 on:** January 23, 2013, 01:53:14 PM »

Quote from: fryinghigh on January 19, 2013, 07:29:53 PM

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/896834116/the-90s-arcade-racer

is Sega is one of those companies that likes to threaten fan projects?

OH MY GOD YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

pilonv1 · « **Reply #1112 on:** January 23, 2013, 10:57:22 PM »

So Defense Grid DLC came out

http://store.steampowered.com/app/18523/

They're apparently about halfway funded to making Defense Grid 2, which is going to take another year at least.

benjipwns · « **Reply #1113 on:** January 23, 2013, 11:01:05 PM »

I completely forgot to pledge on the Kickstarter, even though it wouldn't have helped, so I'll pick that up.

Hope they're putting that CS:GO $$$ to good use.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #1114 on:** January 23, 2013, 11:02:45 PM »

I didn't pledge because they weren't anywhere near DG2. I'll be picking up the DLC tonight though, probably one of my favourite games from the last few years. I really enjoyed the Portal DLC.

benjipwns · « **Reply #1115 on:** January 23, 2013, 11:13:21 PM »

I wouldn't have minded at the $15 level since that was what I paid for the game and it was my 2008 GOTY. Plus they've been pretty good on all the DLC pricing. Like this is eight levels and voicework for just $5. And four years after the game came out.

I really hope they are able to do 2, wanted that ever since they started talking about multiplayer possibilities back on their blog after the first game came out.

originalz · « **Reply #1116 on:** January 27, 2013, 07:51:45 PM »

Quote from: MCD on January 19, 2013, 08:27:31 PM

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/projectbc/vacant-sky-awakening-a-pre-apocalyptic-rpg

Just backed this. Because:

Quote
Stretch Goal #2: $10,000

+Linux support
+Windows Phone support
+Windows RT support
+Animation: Certain key cutscenes will be upgraded to include limited animation

I also backed that VLC for the new Metro interface last year. Very excited to see it come alive in 2 to 3 months from now.

Don't give these assholes any money. I decided to download their other game and the installer is full of trojans which hijacked my browser and wanted to put in a bunch of adware BS on my computer. Looking online on how to fix it just gave me a bunch of shady websites which barely gave any help and wanted you to download some shit to fix things, which makes me wonder if it's all just a big scam. I had to roll back to an earlier computer snapshot to fix things. Bloody morons, hope that the pennies you get by bundling your shit with adware is worth it! I was actually thinking of pledging, too.

cool breeze · « **Reply #1117 on:** January 30, 2013, 10:05:28 PM »

Asylum

Quote

A psychological horror adventure inspired by H. P. Lovecraft set in a massive, decaying mental institute. By the designer of Scratches.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/agustincordes/asylum-kickstart-the-horror

also, that 90's Arcade Racer has something to do with Wii U now

Quote from: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/896834116/the-90s-arcade-racer/posts/394697

Since the project went live there have been some very exciting developments that I can't talk about yet but the game could be heading for the TV. This is not a one person project anymore and I hope U Wiil stay tuned for more news. In the meantime I've added a couple more screenshots on the main page

Beezy · « **Reply #1118 on:** February 01, 2013, 06:25:51 AM »

Oh shit, I had no idea that there was Defense Grid DLC out.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #1119 on:** February 01, 2013, 03:24:50 PM »

http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/01/ouya-developers-sound-off/

Damian79 · « **Reply #1120 on:** February 03, 2013, 06:11:42 AM »

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/robaato/cryamore-a-true-first-class-take-on-the-action-rpg?ref=category

Secret of Mana mixed with Zelda apparently.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1121 on:** February 03, 2013, 12:31:16 PM »

There have been some pretty nice looking 2D sprite-based action/RPGs lately on Kickstarter. I haven't actually contributed to any of them, but I am interested to see how they all turn out.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1122 on:** February 04, 2013, 09:26:01 PM »

Not actually in-game shots, but these concept art pieces were made using game assets and posed characters:

That's from the new Shadowrun, by the way.

Fifstar · « **Reply #1123 on:** February 05, 2013, 04:06:53 AM »

Looks a bit like Bastion in those shots. I kinda like those concept pieces but I hope the final look will be a bit more gritty.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1124 on:** February 08, 2013, 07:46:35 PM »

Sequel to The Longest Journey/Dreamfall:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redthread/dreamfall-chapters-the-longest-journey

Damian79 · « **Reply #1125 on:** February 09, 2013, 04:45:51 AM »

http://www.gamebreaker.tv/mmorpg/camelot-unchained-new-trailer-and-info/

The real DAoC 2 launching on kickstarter in March.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1126 on:** February 09, 2013, 06:57:43 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on February 08, 2013, 07:46:35 PM

Sequel to The Longest Journey/Dreamfall:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redthread/dreamfall-chapters-the-longest-journey

At the rate it's going, it should make it pretty easily.

archnemesis · « **Reply #1127 on:** February 09, 2013, 07:24:50 AM »

I have two copies of Diamond Trust of London sitting in my shelf. I also hear Faster than Light and Chivalry are pretty popular.

archie4208 · « **Reply #1128 on:** February 09, 2013, 07:24:56 AM »

Quote from: Borys on February 09, 2013, 07:16:28 AM

So it's been one whole year since Doublefine Kickstarter started.

Has there been actually any KS games released in the last year? Or are we still waiting for the first one?

FTL
Chivalry
...

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1129 on:** February 09, 2013, 08:27:51 AM »

Giana Sisters & Strike Suit Zero. None of the bigs have been released yet (i.e. the ones that raised $500,000+). Banner Saga should be the closest, but I'm not sure what's happening with it right now.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1130 on:** February 09, 2013, 10:45:39 AM »

Carmageddon: Reincarnation sneak-peak:

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #1131 on:** February 09, 2013, 12:36:50 PM »

yup, it's Carmageddon

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1132 on:** February 09, 2013, 12:47:15 PM »

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #1133 on:** February 11, 2013, 05:57:16 PM »

Gas Powered Games' 'Wildman' failed to get funded. Leaving the company in dire straits.

I guess a fool and his money aren't always parted ..

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1134 on:** February 11, 2013, 06:46:04 PM »

Wildman looked interesting, but Gas Powered Games isn't exactly a marque name and action-RPGs are a dime-a-dozen these days.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1135 on:** February 11, 2013, 07:26:37 PM »

Damn, just heard about Wildman $:-\$

Damian79 · « **Reply #1136 on:** February 11, 2013, 08:25:18 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on February 11, 2013, 06:46:04 PM

Wildman looked interesting, but Gas Powered Games isn't exactly a marque name and action-RPGs are a dime-a-dozen these days.

It isnt just action rpg though, it is all realitme strategy like starcraft.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1137 on:** February 23, 2013, 12:47:41 PM »

Here's some random bits of guff from things:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/robaato/cryamore-a-true-first-class-take-on-the-action-rpg - $192k with about 3 days left

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/896834116/the-90s-arcade-racer - Exceeded its goal with 16k British monies

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redthread/dreamfall-chapters-the-longest-journey - 2 weeks left, already at $1 million

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2112639455/mages-initiation-a-classic-sierra-style-adventure - Quest for Glory-style Adventure/RPG from some guys who earlier produced graphics updates of King's Quest games

Leisure Suit Larry showed off its alpha version a few days ago.

In-game shot from SpaceVenture.

Grim Dawn alpha is coming in the next couple of months.

Voice-recording started about a week ago for Moebius.

Code Hero rose from its grave this month and actually had THREE updates! They're even talking about an alpha release!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/agustincordes/asylum-kickstart-the-horror - Hit its goal with 4 days to go

Quest for Infamy demo here: http://www.infamous-quests.com/home/index.php?page=qfi

Some in-game shots and other guff from Meriwether: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meriwether/meriwether-an-american-epic/posts

The Banner Saga released its stand-alone multiplayer spinoff, it'll go public on the 25th.

That's from REPUBLIQUE, by the way.

And this is CLANG.

Shot from Takedown: Red Sabre, which will be published by 505 Games [Sniper Elite V2].

Alpha version for Maia coming soon.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1138 on:** February 25, 2013, 03:43:52 PM »

Not videogame related, but Rifftrax is using kickstarter to get the rights to riff Twilight live. They only need $55k and they got $32k in about an hour.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/90538351/rifftrax-wants-to-riff-twilight-live-in-theaters-n

Also, some of the bonuses are a reriffed Mr. B Natural, and a riff of the 1902 movie "Trip to the Moon".

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1139 on:** February 25, 2013, 03:57:34 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on February 25, 2013, 03:43:52 PM

Not videogame related, but Rifftrax is using kickstarter to get the rights to riff Twilight live. They only need $55k and they got $32k in about an hour.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/90538351/rifftrax-wants-to-riff-twilight-live-in-theaters-n

Also, some of the bonuses are a reriffed Mr. B Natural, and a riff of the 1902 movie "Trip to the Moon".

Already up to $43k!

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Author Topic: The Game Crowdfunding Thread (Read 373385 times)