When it comes to queer games, I usually jump at the chance to check them out. However, I also need to know something about the plot and characters before backing a Kickstarter. In the case of Café Mildé, I’m intrigued by what I’ve seen but…
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In 1992, The 7th Guest released to critical fanfare and large sales, selling over two million copies in total. A point-and-click horror PC game in which players explore and solve puzzles inside a haunted house, the series continued with a sequel, 1995’s The 11th Hour. Then…nothing…that…
Gen Con is a convention that is host to thousands of games and events, many of which are crowdfunded. The focus is on tabletop gaming, but occasionally a video game gets shown off to attendees. This year, Harebrained Schemes brought a “super pre-alpha demo” for…
Recently, I wrote an article about Blackwake‘s latest Alpha. This Alpha includes a host of features like avatar customization. The game features epic real time battles where players must work cooperatively to fight enemy ships. Character customization is a big deal because it helps players…
Early access in gaming is nothing new, but it blew up with Steam’s Early Access program. It allows developers to release their games as a beta, alpha, or even pre-alpha build before it’s completed. This release model affords developers the chance to earn money which they can…
Ambassador of Sieubia is an episodic fantasy visual novel revolving around “an ambitious diplomat and mage” by the name of Nisha Ellanor. Visual novels are choice-based games where you simply follow the story and make decisions along the way that affect the plot in ways little…
Buying an early access title on Steam is something of a gamble. The current system makes no distinction between a title requiring a bit more polish and one that is years away from working as intended. You can (and should) do your research before paying anything to make sure…
Though I enjoy playing adventure games of all types, I’m usually one to shy away from sensitive subjects. Despite this, when I saw A Song for Viggo run on Kickstarter I just had to back it. The subject matter didn’t really appeal to me, but…
Lightspeed Frontier is a sandbox ship-builder currently on Kickstarter with a goal of $2,500. In many ways, it looks like a pared-down version of another sandbox ship-builder set in outer space I covered two months ago, by the name of Avorion. Both of these games…
I’ve recently covered adventure games and how they fare on Kickstarter, but what about those that finally get released? I want to take a look at these projects and how they have done since release. There have been a number of crowdfunded games that have gone…
The Adventure Pals is an adventure platformer set in a world populated by giraffes, screaming hot dogs, red blobs, and other such strange creatures (well, the giraffes not so much). The gameplay featured in the Kickstarter trailer and the colorful art style make the game…
The case of Sui Generis isn’t really a unique one on Kickstarter. It raised £160,000 in 2012 things seemed to be going well, but then the updates stopped. There is a twist to this story, the game has not been abandoned. The last update on…
I wrote about Blackwake when it first went into the alpha stage. The co-op pirate simulator designed to make you feel like part of a real crew recently started Alpha #3. In the past, the developers have encouraged alpha testers who asked to post videos of game play. This…
Over the course of the last few months, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing dozens of talented guys and gals with a vivid passion for the art of video game creation. Some of these game developers did not only share a common interest in all…
Nothing’s worse than seeing a Kickstarter and getting fooled by someone just out for a quick buck. Most crowdfunding projects are legit ways to get an idea off the ground, but there are a number of “red flags” to watch out for. In this edition…
It’s not always easy being a game developer raising funds through Kickstarter—especially a ton of funds, like how Darkseas Games managed to back in May 2013 for their motorcycle combat-racer Road Redemption. If you don’t deliver on your campaign promises or deliver a shabby product,…
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