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Despite smashing its Kickstarter target in October of last year, the team behind platform title Mighty No 9 has decided to ask for yet more crowdsourced funding. The Keiji Inafune title last year raised $3,845,170 on Kickstarter, obliterating its $900k goal and hitting all of its stretch goals. Yet now …
Read More »There are over 125 Kickstarted games currently available on Steam
A good reminder of what Kickstarter has contributed to the games industry can currently be found over on Steam. A dedicated Kickstarter page on Valve’s digital retail service lists over 125 games that are currently available to buy on Steam whose origins can be found on the crowdfunding platform. Big …
Read More »Team17 signs indie strategy title Sheltered
Kickstarter-funded game bags publisher before campaign finishes
Read More »Video Games: The Movie premieres worldwide next month
Variance Films’ Video Games: The Movie is set to premiere this July, according to a new trailer for the movie. While the trailer itself states the movie is out this summer, the video’s YouTube description states the film will see a worldwide premiere in theaters and simultaneous on demand release …
Read More »RailSimulator co-dev Oovee sees Steam sales success with Spintires
A hardcore driving simulation called Spintires is currently the second best selling game on Steam. The UK-made game was the subject of a successful Kickstarter that was funded in July 2013 having beaten its 40k funding goal, raising over 60k. It currently sits behind only the on-sale Just Cause 2 …
Read More »Double Fine brings Broken Age to iPad
Episodic adventure game Broken Age is available now on iPad, developer Double Fine has announced. The new tablet version of the boasts cross-save support for the PC, Mac and Linux versions released earlier this year. Not only that, but Double Fine is touting the iPad release as the best looking …
Read More »Gollop Reborn: XCom creator shares secrets to Kickstarter success
Julian Gollop tells Develop about his journey from working with big publishers to going back to his roots
Read More »VIDEO: Oculus Rift-compatible VR gloves appear on Kickstarter
If a headset and motion treadmill weren’t enough, now gamers can add gloves to their VR shopping list. Control VR is an Oculus Rift-ready device, which is designed to incorporate the hand movements of its users accurately in-game. The equipment consists of a chest harness, two gloves and sensors around …
Read More »It’s now easier to start a Kickstarter
Crowdfunding website Kickstarter has simplified its rules for project submissions down to three basic principles in an effort to make the platform easier to use. The rules now state that projects must create something to share with others, projects must be honest and clearly presented, and that projects cannot fundraise …
Read More »Kickstarter simplifies submission rules
New Launch Now option allows creators to go live at their convenience
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