indieGO! All-in-One Retro Game Console (Raspberry Pi 2)

A project in by ARES Computer inh. Pascal Papara
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A true console with access to thousands of games from past, present and future, powered by a spiritual successor to Commodore Amiga OS.
Backers: 388
Average Pledge Per Backer: €190

Funded: €73,898 of €7,500
Dates: Dec 15th -> Feb 13th (60 days)
Project By: ARES Computer inh. Pascal Papara
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Latest News

Final Hours ! - More decals and a Forum

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We're now in the last 10 hours of our campaign! We'd like to thank all of our backers for making this project such an amazing success!  The project is currently over 890% funded thanks to all of you. To all those who are thinking of becoming a... (Read More)

More decals to choose from - made by one of our backers!

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Gogo-Gadgeto power decals ! We are impressed ! The first community job : ) Even more decals - Frei nach Helge Schneider: "Hammer, fett, bombe krass!" More decals can be found in Update #11 Thank you Kai! Your decals are amazing !    (Read More)

Stretch goal reached ! And another release on indieGO! CDROM

February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi,  you've made it again! We have reached the 55.000€ Stretch goal! Every console will now include 3 games extra from Piko Interactive. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00... (Read More)

Are you interested in 3D / VR glasses ?

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
The Oculus rift has started a hype about VR gaming and a lot of their backers can now be quite happy because they've got it at a much lower price than normal customers will need to pay.  The world is quite small it seems : ) A few year ago an... (Read More)

How backerkit works and some general updates

February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, we are currently working on the Backerkit page which will help us and you to manage add-ons and shipping.  Also things like color options, decals and additional add-ons can be chosen there.  You can also buy additional add-ons you may have... (Read More)

EmuLA vs EmulationStation (1:0)

February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

More games and another gift

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Besides Projekt Lila we have 2 more games in the pipeline for Amiga (68k) and indieGO! One Alien Breen inspired top down shooter called "Oh No! More Aliens" which is basically a parody on Alien Breed with a bit of humor inspired from Zombies Ate my... (Read More)

Let's talk about launch titles

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
While you are free to run your own roms, we will offer an alternate and legal way with a steady growing library in our App Store. Each console comes with a 15€ worth gift card to be used for games or chip tune music : )  Besides this I can... (Read More)

Another manic monday : )

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Well this monday isn't that bad.. we have a reason to celebrate and can show you progress for 2 games playable on the indieGO! (both available as add-on)  We have reached the 50000€ stretch goal which means that we will gift you a "lifetime... (Read More)

Retrode2 allows to run original MegaDrive/Genesis and SNES/Super Famicom cartridges with the indieGO!

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We are glad to announce a new add-on for our Backers: The Retrode is the world’s bestest USB adapter for vintage video games. Play your 16-bit console games on your computer/cell phone/tablet/whatnot(=indieGO! : D ), using your original cartridges... (Read More)

Homework for our backers : )

January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We would like to know your favorite game series or single game.  You can name games for consoles or home computers/ PC.  Some of the games for which we offer playable demos We will add playable demos, shareware and public domain games for all... (Read More)

Support our friend's Kickstarter - and a information four those aiming for the OS reward

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Friends, I’d like to share some exciting news. Our friend David, a surgeon resident in Philadelphia, is launching a digital magazine app here on Kickstarter, and it's something we at ARES are really excited about. The app is called Invented Mag,... (Read More)

Stretch goal alert! : ) - Introduction of the worlds most advanced Emulation Laucher

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you again ! We've reached the 45000€ stretch goal which means that you can test your mind with our game G.E.M.Z .  G.E.M.Z is a unique puzzle game and now part of every console bundle The next stretch goal is about EmuLA  EmuLA can download... (Read More)

Putting an Hard-drive into the indieGO!

January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We have been asked if it is possible to install an Hard-drive. The answer is yes but you would need an S-ATA to USB adapter to connect the drive with the ARM-Board with an extra USB-Power-lead because the ARM boards couldn't power the drive on their... (Read More)

プロジェクト:パープル - Introducing Projekt Lila - an indieGO! game

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I am glad to announce a new joint-venture which will help to speed up development of my game project for Amiga and indieGO! called プロジェクト:パープル / Projekt: Lila (german, Lila is pronounced like Leela in futurama and it means:... (Read More)

Welcome to stretch goal paradise

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Yabadadooooo! Another stretch goal has been reached : ) Every backer who qualifies for a console bundle will get AmiCloud (the service which is used to provide indieGO! gamers 25GB storage) for one Operating system of his choice extra. So you get... (Read More)

Managing surveys and add-ons made easy for you and us

January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We've partnered up with Backerkit for a smooth, streamline experience for your checkout. Backerkit is a great partner to have to help us coordinate your accessories and upgrades. Adding and managing add-ons made easy You will be able to add more... (Read More)

Mythbusters, Spectrum emulation and a new pre-installed game from almighty Retroguru crew!

January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
PrologJust Wow.. : ) Prolog end. Just kidding.. We would like to thank you for your great support and ideas and all the positive feedback of other developers and creatives. There is so much going on that we could fill a book.. Well.. maybe the mass... (Read More)

Stretch goal bonanza - Or a taste of digital culture and clouds : )

January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello @all meanwhile we have surpassed another stretch goal and came close to the next one! This week we will add 2 add-ons and 2 limited ultimate packs! Stay tuned! We will also introduce a new stretch goal and a new game especially made for the... (Read More)

Tanks Furry Special Edition is now part of every console bundle

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Do you remember Tanks (Battle City) on the NES? Yes? I can say that I loved it in 2 player mode. If you liked this game too, you will love Tanks Furry ! Enhanced with Warp-tubes and 4-player mode will it rock your living room : )  Every indieGO!... (Read More)

Helping children while enjoying retro gaming is awesome : ) Here is your chance!

January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We would like to support the Pittsburgh Retro Gaming convention by offering 20 of our backers instant cashback for 1 Ticket to the convention. Just use the comment function below and write "reserved". Than contact us and we will refund your ticket... (Read More)

Another stretch goal reached : ) Vroom!

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, everyday is a day to celebrate ! We have met another goal and this means that every console bundle will include a small scratch off card worth of 15€.  Inside the App Store you can buy games, apps and music. And the more success we have, the... (Read More)

Ay, caramaba! Next stretch goal is coming near

January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers we would like to thank you again for your continuous support with sharing the campaign. The next stretch goal is in sight! Feel free to request and ask things! (today we were quite busy with shipping things and finishing the tax... (Read More)

A free game more to play with and more stretch goals

January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Tadaaa! Another day, another stretch goal : ) Yesterday we have announced more stretch goals (see update 19) today we will show you the prequel to Tales of Gorluth II (yep I mean Tales of Gorluth).  Remember that we have announced the possibility to... (Read More)

Stretch goals - a box - and even more stretch goals

January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, we hope that you had a good start in 2016.  We are sure to hit the next stretch goal during the next days (20.000€) and so we start with the work for the paper box.  Remember: We plan to provide a console experience with support and... (Read More)

How much Commodore can you handle ? Let's revive the C64 and Amiga on your TV

January 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We have been asked if we will include C64 emulation and also "original Amiga Kickstart".  Legal C64 and Amiga(500.1200 and CD32) emulation out of the box You will get both! We have licensed C64 Basic and Floppy drive Roms and also Amiga Kickstart... (Read More)

We wish you a happy new year!

December 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We wish you all the best for 2016!  Enjoy this night!  We have decided to offer a affiliate program where you can earn 10% cashback for referrals which to a new backer. We hope to gain a little bit more attention and hope that we can motivate you,... (Read More)

The indieGO! comes with Android(™) - It is just a reboot away

December 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Jetzt ist die Katze aus dem Sack - Now the cat is out of the bag Of course we can't ignore the relevance of Android(™).. But we wan't to keep out followers busy reading some frequent and exiting news... so we kept it back. The indieGO! comes by... (Read More)

Back from the interview - small update before the bigger one (the Kamehameha of updates)

December 30th - via: kickstarter.com
As mentioned in the last Update I've had a Interview and a small photo-session at a regional Newspaper office (http://www.derwesten.de) . The article should be ready early 2016... What a year later? : D just kidding. Before I am going to announce... (Read More)

In the media - and general info about our understanding of the word 'service'

December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
The indieGO! campaign has been featured in several articles online.  Tomorrow I am invited to a local office of WAZ a german Newspaper and with "der Westen" also a online magazine. Should you wish to read what the news media have to say click on the... (Read More)

May the force be with you : )

December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Don't worry! No spoilers : ) A few more preinstalled demos to play along with: Rebel Assault 2 (PC demo) Star Wars Dark Forces (PC demo) X-Wing (PC demo)  May the force be with you  (Read More)

Stretch goal #2 reached !

December 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, you did it again! Together we've reached stretch goal 2.  Wifi and Bluetooth support will now be inside every indieGO! Watch Youtube, listen to music and access your other devices from your TV.  Some of you backed us in order to get a... (Read More)

Individualize your indieGO!

December 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, we've discussed the possibility to allow individualization of the console. Some of us love the idea : ) The result is that we have licensed 19 images(+1 indieGO! decal) you can now choose from. (optionally).  The price is 7€ extra... (Read More)

We wish you all a Merry Christmas!

December 25th - via: kickstarter.com
All the best to you and your families! Pixel-Santa was busy  (Read More)

Introducing a new game "Tales of Golurth II"

December 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We are on track to reach the 2nd stretch goal "wifi and bluetooth" for all.  In our last update before Christmas we are proud to introduce you a new game which will be released in june 2016 for Amiga and indieGO!  Tales of Golurth II by Amiworx... (Read More)

Stretch goal #1 reached !

December 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
OOOPS! You did it again!   Our backers can now choose their favorite colored case : ) Also we will release the final STL-files of the 3D-printed parts to mount a Raspberry Pi or Odroid into an itx case.  Choose your destiny ; ) - another game quote... (Read More)

We're 109% funded!

December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
..... shakeadelic :) Thank you to all our backers! Today was a busy day.. It was not only a monday, nope on top the last one before christmas.. So we had a lot to do. Being underway I have checked the campaign from my mobile and my head exploded out... (Read More)

Our friends at AmigaTec inc. would like to support our project and will do a indieGO!-Version of Amiga Racer!

December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Amiga Racer is a old-school Arcade racer like Outrun or Lotus Amiga Racer is as the name indicates a Racing game. It is still under heavy development and so the screenshot doesn’t show the final result.  Don’t worry! It will not be another... (Read More)

More storage is fine but more games are even better!

December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Alien Breed Tower Assault (AMIGA demo) We have been asked if the package offers plug-and-play or if it is a sort of geek-device which needs some work from the user... Be assured you can just plug and play. Only if you like you can dig deeper and... (Read More)

Awesome! We've surpassed the 60% mark! - Updated rewards

December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all supporters! This weekend I will announce a new game which will be availble for free! But let us think about what we have already : )A retro console with a CD/DVD-Rom drive! Maybe some of you ran into the same situation like me..You... (Read More)

What is Exagear? And another reason why indieGO! is a good deal

December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Awesome guys! We have still 58 days to go and you supported us with over 40%! Some people told us that our desriptions is way to technical and some may not understand what cool things are included at all.. : ) So please check update 2 regarding Jim... (Read More)

Jim Power in Mutant Planet and a exclusive piano edition of the title theme

December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all our supporters! This was a great start! 30% at day one is great. I would like to point out and give some details about the Jim Power Version we offer as a bonus to our backers.  The rights to the game belong to Piko Interactive... (Read More)

The first day (or night)

December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Woooooowwwiiiiiieeeeeee (screaming like R2D2) Yesterday I've decided to launch the campaign. This was a few minutes before going to bed.. Now I woke up and BAM! 18% are backed already!!! Thank you very very much for your support! Please help us and... (Read More)

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