Josh Griffiths
Josh Griffiths is a writer and amateur historian. He has a passion for 3D platformers, narrative-driven games, and books. Josh is also Cliqist’s video producer. He’s currently working on his first novel, and will be doing so on and off for the next decade.
Crowdfunding Analysis Time – Clang
Some Kickstarter campaigns are so infuriating you feel like you have no choice but to scream at the top of your lungs every complaint...
David Hayter’s Kickstarter Saga
Over the last week, I’ve written David Hayter’s name more times than Hayter himself probably has in his entire life. Whether it be writing...
Dreadlocks Puts It All On the Line With Ghost Theory Kickstarter
Ghost Theory first spooked Kickstarter back in January, but for whatever reason the ghostly campaign failed. Now, after going back to the scary drawing...
Fear Effect Sedna Has Big Changes from 90’s Counterparts
Do you remember Fear Effect? It was that old PS1 game that had the Resident Evil style camera angle. Yeah, that one with that's...
Top 10 Worst Suspended Kickstarter Video Game Campaigns
After publishing that massive list detailing every suspended Kickstarter campaign, I noticed a few patterns. The first was between 2012 and about mid-2014, most...
Tactical RPG City of the Shroud Returns to Kickstarter, Finds Immediate...
After less than a week since it’s relaunch, City of the Shroud has already earned over $12,000 of its $14,000 goal. It’s a far cry...
RollerCoaster Tycoon Spiritual Successor Parkitect Coming to Steam
When we last wrote about Parkitect in January, we talked about how developer Texel Raptor was doing a great job keeping backers informed. Those...
Adolph Christ Totally isn’t Promoting Anything or Trying to Offend
It looks like we’re about to have a new entry in our list of suspended Kickstarters. All the hallmarks are there.
Adolph Christ, despite what...
Crowdfunding Analysis Time – Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is one of the most successful videogame crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter – anywhere, really. Despite the myriad of updates...
Is Warbands: Bushido Doomed to Follow in Wartile’s Footsteps?
Warbands: Bushido is a “tactical, turn-based, tabletop-style wargame series.” It’s a videogame, but it’s also a tabletop inspired game. There’s a hexagonal board on...
Super Dwarf Madness Goes on Indefinite Hiatus. Ouya and Razer to...
It was supposed to be a fun, light-hearted online shooter. Instead, Super Dwarf Madness has turned into yet another dead and forgotten Kickstarter game....
Suspended By Kickstarter : Investigating Every Suspended Kickstarter Video Game Campaign
Kickstarter reserves the right to cancel (or “suspend” as they diplomatically call it) any campaign that fails to follow their guidelines. However, Kickstarter is...
Let’s Talk Steno Arcade, Johnathan Coulton and Babymetal
What if somebody combined one of those typing tutor programs you used back in school with Guitar Hero? Luckily developers Open Steno Project and...
Cyberpunk Adventure Invisible Apartment 3 Makes Triumphant Return to Kickstarter
When we wrote about Invisible Apartment 3 last November, we were pretty optimistic it would get meet its €2,500 funding goal. That wasn’t the...
Crowdfunding Analysis Time – April Fools Crowdfunding
April Fools is a time to gather all your friends together and lie to them. Or maybe you’d prefer to lie to people on...
The Hidden Price of Kickstarter: When Freelancing Becomes Crowdfunding
Kickstarter is a great way to receive an injection of funds for anyone with a creative endeavor. With the platform’s rise in popularity, it’s...