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ICv2: 'Heroes of Barcadia' Expansion Passes $700,000 in Funding
October 2nd
Heroes of Barcadia is tabletop party game where players race through a dungeon to battle various monsters in an effort to defeat the Grand Drink Guardian and reclaim the town's liquid gold. The character pawns are represented in the game by Character Cups, and their life total is represented by the amount of beverage left in the glass. The base game is for two to six players, ages 21 and up, and plays in 30 to 90 minutes. (Read More)
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VIRPIL Launches Kickstarter for new Advanced Flight Simulator Yoke
October 2nd
VIRPIL has launched their Kickstarter campaign for the recently announced ‘Advanced Flight Simulator Yoke‘. The yoke marks VIRPIL’s entry into the civil aviation market, while the company has previously produced hardware more akin to space and military. (Read More)
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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: 'Girls vs Ghouls'
October 2nd
Girls vs Ghouls is a hidden identity game for 4 to 7 players, ages 14 and up, and takes about 40–60 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge level of $39 for a copy of the game or $59 for the deluxe edition; there’s a $10 expansion pack available as an add-on. Although the box says 14 and up, the gameplay is simple enough that younger kids should be able to pick it up—I played with my 11-year-old—but the trickiest part could be the social deduction, which can even fool adult players. The setting and illustrations are generally family-friendly. (Read More)
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Brio Kitchen Box helps car-campers channel their inner chef
October 2nd
If you're an avid camper, you likely know someone who's built their own camp-kitchen-in-a-box that can be up and running in a matter of seconds. Well, if you like the idea but don't want to build such a setup yourself, you can always just buy the Brio Kitchen Box. (Read More)
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Altered Alma Reaches Blasphemous 2 Crossover Goal In Final Hours On Kickstarter
October 2nd
Critical Reflex announced that the 2Awesome Studio-developed cyberpunk metroidvania Altered Alma will receive a free DLC titled “Neon & Miracle,” After reaching a Kickstarter Goal, the DLC will expand the game’s universe in a surprising crossover with The Game Kitchen’s Blasphemous 2. (Read More)
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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: 'Space Freight'
October 1st
Space Freight is a resource management game for to 2 to 5 players, ages 14 and up, and takes about 30 to 60 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge level of $67 for a copy of the game. The game rules aren’t too complex so I think you could go perhaps as young as 10 as long as they can handle some direct conflict in the game. (Read More)
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After 'The Day Before' Was Deemed 2023's Biggest Gaming Failure, Fntastic Asks Fans to Fund their Redemption Game 'Escape Factory' Through Kickstarter
October 1st
After the scandalous release of The Day Before, Fntastic is back with a shocking move. The company announced a new game, Escape Factory, which will be funded via a Kickstarter campaign. The studio is asking for $15,567 to support the project, which they pitch as a multiplayer, physics-based escape game. (Read More)
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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: 'Citizens of the Spark'
October 1st
Citizens of the Spark is a tableau-building card game for 1 to 5 players, ages 14 and up, and takes about 45–60 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge level of $40 for a copy of the game, or $55 to include the optional playmat. I think some kids younger than 14 with some gaming experience should be able to pick up the rules—the iconography on the cards can take a little bit to figure out, but isn’t overwhelming, and there isn’t really anything that would make the game inappropriate thematically. (Read More)
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Deadlands: The Abominable Northwest Tramples Kickstarter Goal in Minutes
October 1st
Pinnacle Entertainment Group has launched a new Kickstarter for their Deadlands setting for the Savage Worlds Adventure Edition RPG. The Abominable Northwest is a trail guide focusing on the Pacific Northwest. The project trampled its funding goal in minutes and there are a variety of pledge levels. Grab the hardcover setting book (with PDF) for a $40.00 pledge. You can also score the Carnage in the Cascades plot point campaign box set (with PDFs) for a $40.00 pledge or go all in and grab everything on offer for the Northwest – including a graphic novel – for a $120.00 pledge through October 24th with an expected delivery next August. (Read More)
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Sleek, ultra-thin 'Elements' bottles are enduring, convenient works of art
September 30th
Ten years on from creating a range of versatile and stylish flat bottles that quickly earned a big fan base, Memobottle has designed a special Elements anniversary edition of Satin Steel, Copper and Titanium vessels. (Read More)
The Day Before studio returns with new game and Kickstarter campaign
September 30th
As The Day Before was largely viewed by gamers as an elaborate scam, the idea that ‘Fntastic 2.0' could exist seems ridiculous. The fact that the reformed studio wants the community to crowdfund its next project is the cherry on top. (Read More)
EDC Titanium Bolt-Action Pen and Window Breaker
September 30th
What if you could carry a pen that not only writes smoothly but also serves as a reliable emergency tool? The Titanium 2-In-1 Bolt-Action Pen offers just that. Made from GR5 titanium, this pen is designed for both everyday use and unexpected situations. With its bolt-action mechanism and anti-slip body, it ensures a comfortable grip and easy portability. Whether you’re jotting down notes in a meeting or breaking a window in an emergency, this pen has you covered. (Read More)
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Check out this Death metal action RPG based on stylish tabletop game Mörk Borg
September 29th
The tabletop RPG Mörk Borg is coming to the world of videogames with Mörk Borg: Heresy Supreme—which you can expect to be something like the world of Scandinavian metal blended with the vibes of Dark Souls. The project was announced in a new trailer, posted to YouTube, and will be funded via a Kickstarter campaign before releasing on Steam. (Read More)
Make My MMO: My Time at Evershine zooms past 1.2 million dollars on Kickstarter
September 28th
Cozy multiplayer title My Time at Evershine joins our crowdfunding list in this week’s edition of Make My MMO – triumphantly, even, as the third game in the “My Time At” franchise not only fully funded in less than an hour but has pulled in $1.2M from over 14,000 backers already as I type this with 25 days yet to go. Perhaps of specific note to MMO players is the team’s plan to integrate multiplayer from the very beginning. (Read More)
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Fntastic's 'Honest New Game' Discovered To Be An Asset Flip by Dataminers
September 27th
Less than 24 hours ago, Fntastic announced a grand return to game development with a ‘2.0’ rebrand and a new game called Escape Factory. Last year, the shady and deceptive developer released The Day Before, a rug-pull of a game that was taken offline days later, leaving thousands of players stunned and seeking refunds. (Read More)
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The Day Before studio Fntastic is back on Kickstarter to try to fund a multiplayer obstacle course platformer
September 27th
Most gamers in our sphere are very familiar with the meteoric crash of The Day Before, a survival shooter MMO from developer Fntastic that talked up a huge game ahead of its early access. (Read More)
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Rollacrit's HEROES FOR HIRE Kickstarter Shatters Its Goal With Over $650,000 Raised In Launch Week!
September 27th
Rollacrit’s latest Kickstarter for Heroes of Barcadia: Heroes for Hire has not only smashed its funding goal in under an hour but has soared past $650,000 in less than two weeks! With stretch goals unlocked at lightning speed, Heroes for Hire is shaping up to be one of the most exciting tabletop expansions of the year. (Read More)
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Routinely Itemised: RPGs #276
September 27th
Folks! Last week, Geek Native struggled to work out how well the new D&D book was selling. This week, Wizards of the Coast issued a press release to correct us/tell the world that it’s selling great. (Read More)
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