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Is Kickstarter the future?

Digitally Downloaded's Chris writes: "Even though it shouldn’t have to exist in the first place, it ends up doing the job better than the publishers would."

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NYC_Gamer5184d ago

I believe its the best way for indie studios to get funded by gamers to develop what we wanna play

vortis5184d ago

Agreed.

Death to big pubs. There's nothing they can do that devs and gamers together can't achieve.

If we need to foot the bill for the games we want to play then I don't mind.

You can only trust big pubs to put our favorite franchises and genres into the hands of focus groups and profit margins *cough*XCOM*cough*. Forget that crap, we need to rely on Kickstarter to get our gaming kicks...the kind of games we're ENTITLED to play because we pay the devs directly. No stupid middlemen.

ReservoirDog3165183d ago

I'm kinda surprised no one mentions that the online show Extra Credits kinda did the whole raise funds for a game but a step more clever. Use some of the profits to fund more games.

http://www.rockethub.com/pr...

You should also look up the show. It's on PATV.

Hufandpuf5184d ago

I don't suggest everyone with a video game idea to just choose Kickstarter as a place to go. I think dedication and SHOWING gamers you can make a great game is the best bet.

ninjahunter5183d ago

Honestly I think its good for consumers. Indie bundles are also very good. 5 games for as low as $5? Ile take it. Usually one of those games being at least AA quality.

frequentcontributor5183d ago

I love Kickstarter as a game funding tool. There are lots of creator that I would directly pay to see new product from. The flip side, however, is the inevitable glut of crap games seeking funding that no one will care about, which, while an annoyance, does seem like a problem that will take care of itself (projects that don't meet their funding goals disappear...). I just read about this millionaire lottery winner seeking a million to develop a game, even though he had no game-making experience. He just wants to supply ideas to creators that he hires. Sounds a bit scattershot and sketchy, and he probably won't meet his goal. Serious game developers should keep Kickstarter in mind, going into the future, though.

ginsunuva5183d ago

Please donate to Auditorium Duet on Kickstarter now!

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Double Fine Currently Has Multiple Games In Development Besides Keeper

Double Fine Productions currently has multiple games in development besides its upcoming puzzle adventure game, Keeper.

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Double Fine Teases The Next Tim Schafer Game

Double Fine Productions has teased the next Time Schafer game in the latest episode of PsychOdyssey on YouTube.

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BrockEmSockEm668d ago

I would take Brutal Legend 2 or something new

Redgrave668d ago

The time is right for Brutal Legend 2.

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Psychonauts 3 Isn't In Development Right Now, Double Fine Confirms

It looks like a third entry isn't happening soon.

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badz1491059d ago

uh oh...looks like the 2nd game flopped sales-wise. what a shame

MadLad1059d ago

Psychonauts 2 has been the studios most profitable release, despite being on Gamepass, and a third title is already open and on the table when the time comes.
They wanted to do a big, new IP release coming into the acquisition being they would have funding they wouldn't have otherwise. That was obviously greenlit.

EvertonFC1059d ago

He was always gonna make a new ip once MS bought them.
The correct dicision imo, comebk to P3 at a later date.

Muadiib1059d ago

Much preferred the first game tbh, so not a huge loss.