MAN VS SNAKE: The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler
A project in Los Angeles, CA by Andrew Seklir & Tim Kinzy000days
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A feature-length documentary about the quest for the highest video game score...EVER!
Backers: 375
Average Pledge Per Backer: $164
Funded: $61,440 of $53,470
Dates: Aug 21st -> Sep 21st (31 days)
Project By: Andrew Seklir & Tim Kinzy
Backers: 375
Average Pledge Per Backer: $164
Funded: $61,440 of $53,470
Dates: Aug 21st -> Sep 21st (31 days)
Project By: Andrew Seklir & Tim Kinzy
$61,440
current pledge level
Last Updated: September 21 @ 06:30 -0400 GMT
114%
of goal
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Latest News
MAN VS SNAKE - Meet Enrico - Video Update! 
September 20th - via: kickstarter.com
"Big Snake"In Italy, "Nibbler" was known as "Serpentone," which translated means "Big Snake." It was one of several American video game titles that made it to Italy in the 1980s that gained popularity. Meet Enrico "War Machine" Zanetti, inspired by... (Read More)
MAN VS SNAKE - Meet Dwayne - Video Update!
September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Meet Dwayne RichardSo yesterday we gave you a little peek into the drama of a "Nibbler" world record attempt, today's clip is a bit lighter tone. Meet Dwayne Richard, video game player, pizza delivery man, philosopher and theologian! 2 Days Remain!... (Read More)
MAN VS SNAKE - Sneak Peek - Video Update!
September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Marathoning "Nibbler"What's so special about making a world record run on "Nibbler?" Well, to put it mildly, it's HARD! A world record attempt on "Pac-Man" or "Donkey Kong" may last a few hours, eventually arriving at a "kill screen," a point at... (Read More)
Man Vs Snake gaming documentary funded on Kickstarter
September 16th - via: vg247.com
Man Vs Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler has been funded on Kickstarter. It’s a video game documentary that charts the history of Nibbler, the world’s first billion-point video game, and the story of Timothy McVey, the first person to reach the score milestone. (Read More)
WOW! MAN VS SNAKE is 100% funded!
September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Congratulations Everyone!We wouldn't be here without all of you -- our extremely generous backers. We love all of you and appreciate the tremendous support and encouragement that you have sent our way over these last few weeks. The adventure... (Read More)
MAN VS SNAKE in the news!
September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, With only 7 days left, we're 85% funded! That's amazing and we wouldn't be here without your support. So THANK YOU! Going into the last weekend of the campaign, we thought we'd share some links to news items about our quirky little... (Read More)
New Reward - ATTENTION BATTLESTAR GALACTICA FANS!
September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Top Gun SteinAs a thank you to our loyal BSG supporters, we are now offering a limited edition, insanely awesome replica of the Battlestar Galactica Top Gun stein inscribed with a personal message from none other than Starbuck herself! Kara... (Read More)
Billy Mitchell MvS Interview Clip and New Reward - "Perfect Pac-Man" Poster
September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
The Legendary Billy Mitchell When it comes to classic video gaming, Billy Mitchell is perhaps the most recognizable player worldwide. His multiple video game world records -- in particular his achievements on Pac-Man and Donkey Kong -- have brought... (Read More)
Andy and Tim hit the podcast circuit
September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Last week we did a couple of fun interviews that we want to share with you. First up is DJ Grandpa's Crib, the "unofficial Kickstarter Podcast." DJ Grandpa is one cool cat. Take a listen and you'll know what we're talking about. MAN vs SNAKE... (Read More)
New Reward & Behind the Scenes with Don Bluth
September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, We've had a number of requests to see if we could offer the MAN vs SNAKE/Don Bluth poster as a "stand alone" reward, so as of today, we are adding the poster as an individual reward. Also, we thought it would be fun to show you some... (Read More)
MAN vs SNAKE announces its 2nd EXECUTIVE PRODUCER!
September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We are thrilled to announce that Christopher Murphy has officially joined team MvS as an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER. Please join us in extending a BIG thanks to Christopher for both his extreme generosity and his outspoken support of MAN vs SNAKE. Growing... (Read More)
BSG Editors Man Vs. Snake Documentary on Kickstarter
September 4th - via: galacticasitrep.blogspot.com
Former Battlestar Galactica editors Andrew Seklir and Tim Kinzy have made an exciting documentary film that they are turning to Kickstarter and you to help them fund the final post production work. (Read More)
Getting the Nibbler ready for our big shoot!
August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the problems with making a documentary on an obscure video game from the 1980s, like Nibbler, is that are very rare -- not many Nibblers are spotted in the wild. These days what few machines remain are in the hands of serious collectors and,... (Read More)
New Rewards and some photos
August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
So we've received a lot of great feedback regarding our rewards and have made a few adjustments: • Many have asked whether we could offer DVDs and BLU-RAYs as "stand alone" rewards. We think this is a GREAT idea and have responded by adding two... (Read More)
MAN vs SNAKE announces its 1ST EXECUTIVE PRODUCER!
August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We are extremely pleased to announce that Mr. Richard Gomes is officially the first EXECUTIVE PRODUCER to join Team MvS. A big thanks to Richard for his extremely generous donation and for his outspoken support of MAN vs SNAKE. Richard is no... (Read More)
New Reward: $100 = 2 Tickets to Advanced Screening
August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Bring a friend, nibble some popcorn and see the film before anyone else! Attend an exclusive Advanced Screening of MAN VS SNAKE in Los Angeles, New York, or Minneapolis. Followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. (Read More)
Kickstart This: Vidgame Doc 'Man vs Snake' on 1st Billion Point Score
August 24th - via: firstshowing.net
Welcome back to another edition of Kickstart This, FirstShowing's weekly column dedicated to spreading the word about cool and interesting crowdfunded projects that need your help to become a reality. Today, we're heading back into the world of documentaries and shining a light on Man vs. Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler. (Read More)
New Reward: Don Bluth Art!
August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everyone! We just added a new reward for Don Bluth fans -- Original sketches and concept art signed by the artist. Check out the gallery on our website for examples: http://manvssnake.com/don-bluth-gallery/ (Read More)
New HOODIE Reward!
August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
People have been asking, "Where's our wearable MAN VS SNAKE swag?" Well, here it is! Now you can show off your support with this very comfortable and very cozy, official MvS hoodie. Available to new backers or those who want to upgrade their... (Read More)
From The Editors Of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Comes This MAN VS SNAKE Kickstarter!!
August 21st - via: aintitcool.com
The film follows one man's real-life quest to reach one billion points on a videogame, and all the obstacles he faces to meet that challenge. (Read More)
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