[dropcap size=big]D[/dropcap]evelopers heading to Kickstarter to fund their dream MMO isn’t terribly unique, just look at Pathfinder Online and The Repopulation. What is unusual though, is someone funding a project as unique as Identity. As we’re covered previously, Identity isn’t your typical MMORPG; it’s closer to an online…
[dropcap size=big]E[/dropcap]very week we take a brief look at all of the Kickstarter video game campaigns that launched in the previous week. This isn’t to say that all of these projects are worth your hard earned cash, but with any luck having all of them…
[dropcap size=big]C[/dropcap]rowdfunding often comes under fire for being fairly unreliable; with the massive amount of money poured into some crowdfunded games, such as Star Citizen, it can be difficult to tell whether or not games financed with this method will fall flat. However, thou shall not…
When I first played OBEY it was an incredibly confusing experience. However, after a bit of explanation, and actually entering into a match, it quickly became a very neat multiplayer experience. Unfortunately, it seemed this cool concept didn’t quite translate via a Kickstarter pitch as…
Just as English-speaking audiences are getting used to the concept of “visual novels” we have had many Kickstarter campaigns crop up for new ones. Of course, coming from existing fans of the genre, most of these titles do not include the heavy focus on ‘gameplay’ as…
Hey all you visual novel and dating sim fans out there! Are you looking to back a campaign other than something facilitated by Sekai Project? You’re in luck as this weekend a neat indie project by the name of Animal Lover launched on Kickstarter. The…
On December 16th the Kickstarter for Glorious Leader! launched. Developed by Moneyhorse Games, this is a title which had actually been in the limelight much earlier in 2014 – although they failed to pursue funding at that time. Instead, their campaign went live after events…
The Kickstarter campaign for Last Year may not have had much information beyond a basic pitch, but people were apparently very excited. By the end it raised over double the funding goal – $114,711 CAD in all. The pitch pegged this as an “asymmetrical multiplayer…
Do you adore the American 50s culture? There’s definitely a lot of amazing styles and concepts that came from the time along with many amusing ideas about the future. It was a period of immense change in the country and as such even many who…
[dropcap size=big]R[/dropcap]acing games have never particularly been in my wheelhouse. At least, not “serious” racers. My interest lies much more with arcade-style experiences where driving is freer and you can bump into guardrails all you like with little repercussion. Unfortunately, many games of this style…
When we look back at the history of crowdfunding, the success of Double Fine’s Broken Age will undoubtedly be a pivotal chapter. Studio founder Tim Schafer will go down as the man who stood at the helm of such a groundbreaking campaign. Any list of…
[dropcap size=big]R[/dropcap]oguelikes are one of those genres that are so umbiquitous on Kickstarter that it can be difficult for many of them to stand out. However, the recently launched Overture from Black Shell Games sets itself apart in a big way. Graphics wise the game…
Board game fans may be familiar with Richard Launius as he created a little game by the name of Arkham Horror. His newest creation is Run Fight or Die which has already made its way around to conventions and such. Now’s your chance to get…
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the news then you know it’s been a rough couple weeks on the tragedy front. The latest events, the horrific shootings in Paris, made me want to just close all of my browser tabs, turn on some soft…
[dropcap size=big]2[/dropcap]015 should be an interesting year for fans of post-apocalypse enjoyment. GSC Gameworld has been reactivated, West Games are back to their old tricks, and then there’s the eagerly anticipated ‘The Seed’ from Misery Dev. The folks behind the fantastic STALKER Misery mod have…
[dropcap size=big]T[/dropcap]win stick shooters rule. Some people think they’re remnants of the past but I believe such an awesome form of arcade-style play deserves continued attention. Back in 2012 a project called Monsters! (exclamation point required!) launched on Kickstarter with a goal of $4,000. In…