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New crowdfunding platform Fig has revealed it has received support from another notable developer: Cliff Bleszinski. The man best known for creating Gears of War has invested in the platform and offered help to set up new projects – when he’s not developing his new studio’s debut title Lawbreakers, of …
Read More »Cliff Bleszinski latest big name dev to invest in Fig
Lawbreakers and Gears of War creator joins ahead of latest campaign conclusion
Read More »PayPal removes purchase protection for crowdfunding campaigns
The crowdfunding gamble has just got a little riskier with news that online payment giant PayPal will no longer offer payment protection on money pledged to crowdfunding campaigns. PayPal’s customer protection is typically pretty robust and has for some been seen as a much-needed failsafe should a Kickstarter go belly-up, …
Read More »PayPal to drop Purchase Protection for crowdfunding payments
Updated policy means payment service will no longer provide a safety net for unfulfilled campaigns
Read More »E-ink watch Kickstarter goes bankrupt, leaving backers out of pocket
A smartwatch manufacturer has declared bankruptcy, telling its backers that they are unlikely to ever get their money back. Central Standard Timing saw its CST-01, dubbed the world’s thinnest watch, successfully funded to the tune of over $1m back in 2013. The Verge reports that manufacturing problems reared their head …
Read More »Mighty No. 9 has another release date Inafune promises won’t be missed
Almost three years on from its successful Kickstarter, Mighty No. 9 might actually be on track for a release. In January the game was delayed for a third time to ‘spring 2016′. Technically it has missed that date, too – the game is currently due out on June 24th (June …
Read More »Romero and Carmack cancel Blackroom Kickstarter
The Kickstarter for a new FPS from the co-creator of Doom has been cancelled. The crowdfunding campaign for Blackroom only went live on Monday and had in the four days that followed received backing of over $130k, toward its goal of $700k. However, John Romero and Id Software co-founder Adrian …
Read More »Crowdfunding newcomer Brightlocker wants to turn gamers into devs
Players invited to submit ideas and input into the development process as professional creators build their concepts into real titles
Read More »Crowdfunding platform Gambitious seeking new investors
Newly launched portal now accepting investors from the US and EU
Read More »Consortium sequel off to strong start on Fig
PC sci-fi curiosity Consortium has taken a large stride toward receiving a sequel. Interdimensional Games has launched a Fig campaign to crowdfund the title. It’s after $300k, and just a couple of days in has already won pledges totally just under $200k. Consortium was released in 2014. On the face …
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