Push the Lane! - A new kind of tactical strategy game

A project in Katonah, NY by Keith Burgun
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A turn-based strategy game about pushing lanes, and sacrificing your dreams for something way better.
Backers: 99
Average Pledge Per Backer: $35

Funded: $3,418 of $12,500
Dates: Apr 24th -> May 24th (30 days)
Project By: Keith Burgun
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Latest News

If we don't make it, and you still want to support PTL...

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi backers! Thank you SO much for supporting this project. It means a lot to me that I got a hundred people interested in this weird project. Thanks again and please let ME know if I can ever help you out with anything. So there is just about one day... (Read More)

Four days left! Spread the word! Our last chance!

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Push the Lane fans! There are just four days left to fund this campaign! If you can post on social media or in any way spread the word about us, now and the next few days are absolutely the time! Here's the link:... (Read More)

One week left! And new gameplay video

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We've only got one week left to make our goal. Sadly, it's not looking so great, but if anyone knows George Clooney and can get him to tweet about it, we could still have a shot. It would be so easy for George Clooney - just a single tweet, like,... (Read More)

Linux Build!

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
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***Beta access for backers!***

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Latest in-game art for Push the Lane!

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Stuff has really slowed down for the Kickstarter, which is unfortunate. Hoping to make another really big push in the last week, and I have a lot of cool stuff planned for that. Stay tuned. Meanwhile, don't forget that you can watch me... (Read More)

PTL Personality Quiz - plus fun stream this weekend!

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Check out this Push the Lane personality quiz. I'd love to hear who you got! https://www.playbuzz.com/keithb15/which-ptl-character-are-you Also on Saturday, stay tuned to my Twitch channel - I'm gonna have a really fun stream where... (Read More)

Art update!

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Just wanted to share this art update with you all. What do you think? I've added these circles to the middle tiles to show that when gems go there, they "stick" and stop moving. Some of the art isn't pixelled yet, and I have to redo the UI still, but... (Read More)

Streaming on Twitch Tonight at 8:30 PM EST!

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hope you can come by! I'll be working on some art and some programming. http://www.twitch.tv/keithburgun See ya there!  (Read More)

Congrats to Nomorebirds and Meghan!

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
The results of the PTL Fan Art Poll are in, and we have a winner! The grand prize goes to Nomorebirds, who made this phenomenal comic-book-cover-lookin' image. He came in with a whopping 24% of the votes! Meghan came in second place (18% of votes)... (Read More)

Push the Lane Pixel Art Update!

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Check out this brand new pixel art update I made for Push the Lane last night. Should be able to put it into the game soon. The orbs are now in 5 sizes and no longer have numbers. Instead, they have little eyes on them to help with their cuteness.... (Read More)

Vote in the PTL Fan Art Contest!

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
For the next 24 hours, you can vote for your favorite PTL fan art contest. Go! http://keithburgun.net/ptl-fan-art-contest-vote/ We'll announce the winners tomorrow. Thank you so much to everyone who submitted pieces!  (Read More)

Come watch the stream!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I'll be streaming on Twitch starting in a few minutes. If you miss it, you can watch past streams on my Twitch channel. Hope to see you there!https://www.twitch.tv/keithburgun  (Read More)

New backer reward skin: Glamma Ray Tennor!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Today I introduce Glamma Ray Tennor, the first skin for Push the Lane. Tennor, the main character of the game, is in a band called Minuette. She also sees the much more successful group, Glamma Ray, with their darker, more minor melodies as her... (Read More)

Fan Art Updates!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, if you want to get in on the fan art contest, you only have another 24 hours, so get on it as soon as you can! I wanted to share some of the fan art we've gotten so far with everyone. Tomorrow morning, voting will start, so look out for... (Read More)

New article, and new "Design a Character" reward tier slots now open!

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! I have a new article about the game design of Push the Lane. Specifically about fog of war, and how it was chosen. Hope you like it! http://keithburgun.net/fog-of-war-in-push-the-lane-and-strategy-games-generally/ Minor status update:... (Read More)

In-depth gameplay video, and more fan art!

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! We have a new in-depth gameplay video which should help explain a lot of the mechanisms of the game. Also it includes the newest gameplay footage.  Also, check out this Push the Lane fan art from @HappySnakeGames!... (Read More)

Kickstarter Live in two hours!

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Everyone come by if you have any questions/comments/thoughts about Push the Lane or the Kickstarter campaign. Looking forward to seeing you! It starts at 9:00 PM EST!  (Read More)

Fan Art Contest! Win PRIZES!

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We're launching a FAN ART CONTEST! You can win Steam gift cards, T-shirts, and fan art of your own SELF, made by me! Submit pieces by the morning of May 2! You can submit more than one. More details HERE:... (Read More)

Streaming on Twitch now!

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, like I said earlier today, I am streaming tonight some Push the Lane development - starting in 5 minutes. Hope to see you there. If you miss the stream, Twitch does save them, so you'll be able to check it out later. Thanks for stopping... (Read More)

Kickstarter Live AMA Stream Tomorrow Night!

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! Tomorrow night at 9:00 PM EST I will be using the new Kickstarter Live functionality and answering questions, both from backers and anyone else curious about the project. Please come by if you have questions - it will be a great way to... (Read More)

Gameplay Video, and first 12 hours Recap!

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Above: Our first fan-art! Thanks @happysnakegames! It's been just about 12 hours since we launched this thing, and we're currently at $2,235 pleged - that's 17% of what we need. That is really positive, and looking much better than my past 3... (Read More)

Already broke $1,400 (over 10%!)

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Kickstarter! This is the first post-live-update. We're just about three hours into the campaign, and already we've passed the 10% funded mark! I think that's a pretty positive sign. Right now I'm trying my best to get the word out about the... (Read More)

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