Author Topic: The Game Crowdfunding Thread (Read 373494 times)

thisismyusername · « **Reply #1440 on:** July 25, 2013, 09:42:30 AM »

Quote from: archnemesis on July 25, 2013, 07:34:41 AM

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-07-25-david-jaffe-aided-motorgun-kickstarter-cancelled

Not very surprising. I wonder what Jaffe will try next.

I was coming to post about this. Again, where is that Violin smiley? It's basically needed for this.

Tasty · « **Reply #1441 on:** July 25, 2013, 12:30:26 PM »

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In the next few weeks we'll be reformulating our design and Kickstarter plan.

Translation: Even more grimdark and only $300k goal.

Tasty · « **Reply #1442 on:** July 25, 2013, 12:47:53 PM »

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/617502838/shadow-of-the-eternals-0

It's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1443 on:** July 25, 2013, 12:48:52 PM »

Quote from: Andrex on July 25, 2013, 12:47:53 PM

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/617502838/shadow-of-the-eternals-0

It's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1444 on:** July 25, 2013, 12:53:34 PM »

Now with 100% less sex offenders!

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #1445 on:** July 25, 2013, 12:54:23 PM »

For Wii U

magus · « **Reply #1446 on:** July 25, 2013, 12:59:08 PM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on July 25, 2013, 12:54:23 PM

For Wii U

Wii U fans are desperate enough to throw money at this,seems like a great idea to me

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1447 on:** July 25, 2013, 01:20:44 PM »

David Hayter, tho. Dyack does what Kojima won't.

Tasty · « **Reply #1448 on:** August 02, 2013, 10:49:54 AM »

http://www.kickstarter.com/dmca/final-fantasy-vii-the-web-series-unofficial-fan-project-submitte

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1449 on:** August 02, 2013, 11:20:59 AM »

What a shocker!

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #1450 on:** August 02, 2013, 11:49:23 AM »

Oh NO I never saw this coming

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #1451 on:** August 02, 2013, 12:37:42 PM »

Quote from: Sho Nuff on August 02, 2013, 11:49:23 AM

Oh NO I never saw this coming

Hope springs eternal! https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyVIITheWebSeries/posts/616626488371250

"This is great news. Perhaps they will give you all the funding. Lets hope they dont ask for creative control."

Square's DMCA notice is just the first step towards totally funding the project and taking no creative control! THAT IS HOW THE WORLD WORKS.

Tasty · « **Reply #1452 on:** August 02, 2013, 12:53:10 PM »

HOLY SHIT, wow.

Rufus · « **Reply #1453 on:** August 02, 2013, 01:00:41 PM »

Just look at that again the next time someone on the Internet shits on your work.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #1454 on:** August 02, 2013, 01:18:37 PM »

"Hope that SE will help you !"

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #1455 on:** August 02, 2013, 01:23:12 PM »

"Square Enix will fund us!"

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1456 on:** August 02, 2013, 01:27:29 PM »

It's sad that S-E feels the need to stomp all over independent creators like this, rather than seeing that this webseries is potential source of revenue that they can tap into with minimal effort. Just let these guys work their magic and take a slice off the top!

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1457 on:** August 02, 2013, 02:41:39 PM »

Quote from: Sho Nuff on August 02, 2013, 11:49:23 AM

Oh NO I never saw this coming

To be fair though, this got successfully funded:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ocremix/an-epic-5-disc-ff6-fan-album-from-oc-remix-take-tw?ref=search

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #1458 on:** August 02, 2013, 02:50:32 PM »

How the hell did those guys survive?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1459 on:** August 02, 2013, 03:15:01 PM »

Quote from: Sho Nuff on August 02, 2013, 02:50:32 PM

How the hell did those guys survive?

Phoenix Downs, stored in the cloud

Steve Contra · « **Reply #1460 on:** August 02, 2013, 03:32:11 PM »

Quote from: Sho Nuff on August 02, 2013, 02:50:32 PM

How the hell did those guys survive?

They've been doing it forever, it's a remix thing, it's totally free, and it doesn't step on the IP in any meaningful way.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #1461 on:** August 02, 2013, 03:39:41 PM »

Quote from: Steve Contra on August 02, 2013, 03:32:11 PM

Quote from: Sho Nuff on August 02, 2013, 02:50:32 PM
How the hell did those guys survive?
They've been doing it forever, it's a remix thing, it's totally free, and it doesn't step on the IP in any meaningful way.

Remixing music = derivative work that doesn't step on the toes of the original
Converting a game into live-action footage = new work that threatens to supplant the original

Tasty · « **Reply #1462 on:** August 02, 2013, 03:48:35 PM »

Quote from: Sho Nuff on August 02, 2013, 02:50:32 PM

How the hell did those guys survive?

400k > 30k (and 153k, but the goals are what matter here IMO.)

magus · « **Reply #1463 on:** August 02, 2013, 04:35:02 PM »

Quote from: Howard Alan Treesong on August 02, 2013, 12:37:42 PM

Quote from: Sho Nuff on August 02, 2013, 11:49:23 AM
Oh NO I never saw this coming

Hope springs eternal! https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyVIITheWebSeries/posts/616626488371250

"This is great news. Perhaps they will give you all the funding. Lets hope they dont ask for creative control."

Square's DMCA notice is just the first step towards totally funding the project and taking no creative control! THAT IS HOW THE WORLD WORKS.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #1464 on:** August 06, 2013, 01:56:07 PM »

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192311215/ghost-song-a-journey-of-hope

dude on neogaf is making a super metroid game. it looks pretty good so far.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1465 on:** August 06, 2013, 02:02:11 PM »

It's basically a Super Metroid fan mod! But it does look really good, though.

Tasty · « **Reply #1466 on:** August 06, 2013, 02:32:22 PM »

https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyVIITheWebSeries/posts/617133568320542

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Folks - there has been no C&D issued, only a Kickstarter takedown. We haven't received any other communication and are attempting to re-engage with square.

Those of you that were under the impression that we cleared this with Square - we've been pretty open that we had elements within the company's divisions that supported our efforts, but that tacit approval did not equal legal go-ahead. It was actually spelled out in the Kickstarter that this was the case.

We fully understood what we were doing, and we were honest about it with all brokers involved. This honesty and transparency will continue, and we will keep you up to date on the project and it's status as we learn more about Square's intentions. We have been bombarding them with communication by both snail mail, email and other methods since November.

Kagari must have given them the go ahead.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #1467 on:** August 06, 2013, 02:53:34 PM »

Quote from: Andrex on August 06, 2013, 02:32:22 PM

https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyVIITheWebSeries/posts/617133568320542

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Folks - there has been no C&D issued, only a Kickstarter takedown. We haven't received any other communication and are attempting to re-engage with square.

Those of you that were under the impression that we cleared this with Square - we've been pretty open that we had elements within the company's divisions that supported our efforts, but that tacit approval did not equal legal go-ahead. It was actually spelled out in the Kickstarter that this was the case.

We fully understood what we were doing, and we were honest about it with all brokers involved. This honesty and transparency will continue, and we will keep you up to date on the project and it's status as we learn more about Square's intentions. We have been bombarding them with communication by both snail mail, email and other methods since November.

Kagari must have given them the go ahead.

What kind of a web series can you make for $121?

EDIT: They're now telling their fans to mailbomb Square Enix. https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyVIITheWebSeries

magus · « **Reply #1468 on:** August 06, 2013, 09:03:50 PM »

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/162296108/the-real-kratos-epic-action-film

hex can't be released fast enough

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1469 on:** August 06, 2013, 11:51:37 PM »

"we changed the Xbox One, we can do anything guys"

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1470 on:** August 08, 2013, 12:10:10 AM »

The Japanese fighting game mentioned earlier is very close to being funded on IndieGogo with 4 days left:

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/yatagarasu-attack-on-cataclysm

magus · « **Reply #1471 on:** August 17, 2013, 09:52:42 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on July 24, 2013, 05:14:44 PM

Semi-major Kickstarter failure:

Quote from: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/forkingpath/the-doom-that-came-to-atlantic-city/posts/548030
This is not an easy update to write.

The short version: The project is over, the game is canceled.

After much deliberation I've had to make this decision. I've informed Keith and Lee and neither at all happy with this situation. Every possible mistake was made, some due to my inexperience in board game publishing, others due to ego conflicts, legal issues and technical complications. No matter the cause though these could all have been avoided by someone more experienced and I apparently was not that person.

there has been an happy ending to this,apparently the team that's also publishing hex decided to pick this up,publish it and give a copy to all the people that kickstarted it
here's a photo of the game finding a new happy family
https://twitter.com/coryhudsonjones/status/368450132632559616/photo/1

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1472 on:** August 17, 2013, 11:21:20 PM »

Yeah, those guys really stepped up and did something good that they weren't under any obligation to do. Hat's off to them.

Tasty · « **Reply #1473 on:** August 25, 2013, 09:20:01 PM »

http://www.gamespot.com//news/shadow-of-the-eternals-kickstarter-fails-6413622

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1474 on:** August 25, 2013, 09:31:08 PM »

That's their third crowdsourcing effort to fail.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #1475 on:** August 25, 2013, 09:38:20 PM »

Dyack and Co. need to come up with a few good games to redeem themselves before they can try their hand at crowdsourcing. As it stood, this campaign was their usual bullshit but with even less oversight than they've ever had before.

I'm glad they failed. Fuck them.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1476 on:** August 26, 2013, 09:00:27 AM »

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1477 on:** August 26, 2013, 11:09:16 AM »

Third time's a charm....maybe?

lol, j/k Dennis Dyack

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1478 on:** September 02, 2013, 03:08:28 AM »

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A marvel of modern engineering and a testament to human resilience, Octopus City is the last surviving octopus city in the world. Our brilliant scientists managed to keep the gigantic octopus alive using a complex system of steam machines. As the last human bastion, our city represents the beating heart of a dying planet. What are you waiting for? Octopus City awaits you.

For new visitors such as yourself, having spent your entire life digging tunnels under the city in search for fuel, your eyes and body will need time to adapt to the dazzling lights and clean air. Once you feel more comfortable, please report to the Central Administration for briefing, numbering, filing, and indexing.

One last word of advice: Pay no heed to the harmless tentacles creeping through cracks in the ground or holes in the walls. Under no circumstance should you attempt to drink the blue blood running through them. Octopus blood (Octoblood) addiction is a serious problem that the Administration is committed to fighting, and while Octoblood-induced hallucinations might seem like a pleasant experience, addicts end up consumed in their illusions. Say "NO" to Octoblood!

We hope you enjoy your time in Octopus City, the greatest, largest, most populous, and only city in the world. Welcome to the human race!

Quote from: Gameplay

Octopus City Blues is an adventure game where you explore the eponymous city and interact with its inhabitants. It takes place in a small but vibrant part of the city. We've opted to limit the scope of the game to make every NPC important. Each NPC has his or her own daily schedule, likes and dislikes, and opinions about the world and other characters. We want to create a dynamic city that's always changing. For example, you might visit the central plaza to find people gathered around the dead body of a homeless man. On another day, you might witness a musical performance in the same place. These small events are not part of the main plot, but serve to enrich the world and can lead to optional side-quests.

In addition to exploration, the main activity in Octopus City Blues is interacting with NPCs. Dialogue trees work similarly to other adventure games and RPGs, but in many cases the visible dialogue options will be selected from a larger list of possible choices. This is based on certain criteria such as your relationship with the NPC, your past actions, the equipped items, and more. Aside from adding to the replay value, this allows influencing the dialogue in a variety of interesting ways.

For example, one important element of gameplay is acquiring knowledge. Talking to NPCs and reading books allows you to learn factoids about the city and the people living in it. These factoids are recorded in Kaf's journal and can be used in future encounters. What Kaf knows or doesn't know can drastically change his interactions with certain NPCs.

Kaf isn't your average hero. In fact, he's not a hero at all. He is a gutless man, severely lacking in self-confidence. This causes Kaf to get stressed when placed in difficult situations. Stress affects the options Kaf has and causes him to make mistakes that influence the gameplay experience. Stress can be managed by trying to diffuse an escalated situation and by avoiding whatever is worrying Kaf.

Another aspect of stress management is guilt. Making choices that Kaf doesn't approve of makes him feel guilty. Guilt makes stress management harder, but also leads to more intriguing choices. Resorting to Octoblood and playing arcade games are some temporary, albeit risky, shortcuts to reduce guilt.

Throughout the game, Kaf explores a number of whimsical dreams. Each dream takes place in a different world that has its own inhabitants and story. From the trainee soldier escaping a war-torn island of dung beetles to the aging horse of a notorious cowboy, Kaf assumes many roles and explores weird landscapes. The scope of these dreams greatly depends on the funding, but even at the minimal level we believe that we can provide an engaging and fun experience.

zomg

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1479 on:** September 04, 2013, 01:58:44 PM »

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1236620800/shantae-half-genie-hero

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1480 on:** September 04, 2013, 02:29:22 PM »

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An all-new HD adventure from WayForward: makers of Ducktales Remastered, Adventure Time

You sure this is what you want on your resume?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1481 on:** September 04, 2013, 03:27:38 PM »

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1482 on:** September 05, 2013, 10:22:11 PM »

Mysterious Cities of Gold kickstarter has been funded.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/438269196/mysterious-cities-of-gold-the-video-game?ref=category

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1483 on:** September 06, 2013, 01:12:29 AM »

The remastered Ducktales wasn't good? I remember people being pretty hyped for it but I haven't payed attention since it was announced.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1484 on:** September 06, 2013, 02:59:03 PM »

GENERAL
CHAOS
II

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/388449021/general-chaos-ii-sons-of-chaos

Steve Contra · « **Reply #1485 on:** September 06, 2013, 07:48:37 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on September 04, 2013, 02:29:22 PM

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An all-new HD adventure from WayForward: makers of Ducktales Remastered, Adventure Time

You sure this is what you want on your resume?

"Logan International Airport security April 2001-September 2001"

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1486 on:** September 09, 2013, 04:34:38 PM »

A licensed sequel to River City Ransom, for some reason:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/combitstudios/river-city-ransom-underground

Takao · « **Reply #1487 on:** September 09, 2013, 06:04:41 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on September 09, 2013, 04:34:38 PM

A licensed sequel to River City Ransom, for some reason:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/combitstudios/river-city-ransom-underground

chronovore · « **Reply #1488 on:** September 09, 2013, 08:23:44 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on September 09, 2013, 04:34:38 PM

A licensed sequel to River City Ransom, for some reason:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/combitstudios/river-city-ransom-underground

I actually came here to post this, as I've been on the inactive mailing list for updates on this project for a year or more.

I'm down for all things Kunio-kun.

Steve Contra · « **Reply #1489 on:** September 09, 2013, 08:29:00 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on September 09, 2013, 04:34:38 PM

A licensed sequel to River City Ransom, for some reason:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/combitstudios/river-city-ransom-underground

yeah that's not getting made.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #1490 on:** September 09, 2013, 08:35:38 PM »

what if someone made ... a good brawler without the Kunio-kun license. then I wouldn't have to pay them $180,000! BARF.

magus · « **Reply #1491 on:** September 09, 2013, 08:39:35 PM »

Quote from: Howard Alan Treesong on September 09, 2013, 08:35:38 PM

what if someone made ... a good brawler without the Kunio-kun license. then I wouldn't have to pay them $180,000! BARF.

no point into forking over 100$ if it's not inspired by some 80' ip

Raban · « **Reply #1492 on:** September 09, 2013, 10:55:19 PM »

Unlike Inafune's shameless nostalgia-whoring, at least these guys have gameplay to show. It looks pretty goddamn awesome.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #1493 on:** September 16, 2013, 12:06:40 PM »

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mendheim/mutant-football-league?ref=recently_launched

I hope this gets funded but I'm not sure enough people played the original to generate the nostalgia it needs.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1494 on:** September 16, 2013, 01:33:10 PM »

They screwed up right from the start by making the PC version a stretch goal.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #1495 on:** September 16, 2013, 04:15:03 PM »

Something like this has to explode out of the gate to have any chance. It's only at 6K right now. If it was already at like 50 or 75k then maybe. But a slow start almost always dooms these things especially when the target is relatively high like 750k.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #1496 on:** September 17, 2013, 10:24:00 AM »

13k total after 2 days.

bork · « **Reply #1497 on:** September 17, 2013, 11:51:00 AM »

I still have not received shipping info from the GCW Zero project I backed. $:-\$

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #1498 on:** September 17, 2013, 11:57:39 AM »

Shantae looks like it's going to be funded, IMO.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1499 on:** September 17, 2013, 05:36:22 PM »

Inti Creates is now signed on to cooperate with the development of Shantae:

News:

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