RETRO: The Multi-Format, Throw-Back Video Game Magazine
A project in Mission Viejo, CA by Mike Kennedy000days
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Three decades of your favorite video game journalists have been united to collaborate on a new print & digital gaming magazine RETRO.
Backers: 2345
Average Pledge Per Backer: $32
Funded: $75,759 of $50,000
Dates: Oct 4th -> Nov 3rd (31 days)
Project By: Mike Kennedy
Backers: 2345
Average Pledge Per Backer: $32
Funded: $75,759 of $50,000
Dates: Oct 4th -> Nov 3rd (31 days)
Project By: Mike Kennedy
$75,759
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 3 @ 20:01 -0500 GMT
151%
of goal
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Latest News
1st Stretch Goal Met! Live Stream This Weekend! 
November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! 34 HOURS TO GO!I wanted to first THANK all of you once again for getting behind RETRO and this amazing team! We are already in the planning and layout stages of our premier issue and can't wait to see how it all comes together.... (Read More)
Good News, Everyone!
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We're happy to announce that, with four full days left in the campaign, your contributions have put us past our initial goal of $50,000, making this nifty little dream of ours come to life! We'd like to thank everyone for their overwhelming support,... (Read More)
6 Days Left - RETRO magazine Invades Week In Geek live stream!
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We're one step closer to the finish line and, thanks to all of you, RETRO is now less than $8,000 away from our goal! As we continue to surge towards the $50K needed to make the magazine a reality, we'd like to invite all of you to join us for a... (Read More)
9 Days Left - Wear your love for RETRO on your sleeve!
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
RETRO backers continue to amaze and astound, as we've now passed the $35,000 mark and continue to build momentum here in the last 9 days of the Kickstarter campaign. We can't say enough about how excited we are to hit our mark and begin this journey... (Read More)
Day 11 – Here’s to closing strong!
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello RETRO Backers! As we get one step closer to the final week of our Kickstarter campaign, I’d like to thank the flood of supporters who’ve joined the RETRO community in the last 48 hours, enabling us to reach some major milestones, including... (Read More)
RETRO Interview on the Intellivisionaries.com Podcast
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I had the honor of interviewing on the Intellivisionaries Podcast and you can CLICK HERE to hear my interview in full. Thanks to Paul "Nurmix" for having me on their show and isolating the interview and making it available to our esteemed group... (Read More)
Another RETRONAUT Joins RETRO
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We are excited to officially announce that seasoned game writer and high flying RETRONAUT Bob Mackey will be slinging RETRO wordage in all of your faces here in the pages of RETRO! Now that's A LOT of RETRO! Help us welcome Bob to the RETRO... (Read More)
New Video on Kickstarter
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello RETRO supporters! Let's push to goal! To get you even more excited, I've filmed and uploaded a new video on our Kickstarter page. We have more news to announce later today as well. For now, please enjoy the new video and thank you for your... (Read More)
New Pledge Level $75 - Collectible Premier Issue Poster
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! We have added a new $75 pledge level that now includes a high quality 18" x 24" Rolled Poster featuring our Premier Issue Cover and also includes the ever popular vinyl RETRO Bumper Sticker! See Below: 6 ISSUES, 1 YEAR PRINTED... (Read More)
Over the Hump! Here we go...
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We blew past 50% of our goal yesterday with a very strong day thanks to your awesome support. We still have over 2 weeks left and can use your help. We encourage you to share this kickstarter on any forums/boards you are a member of, submit to any... (Read More)
New Contributor, Ed Semrad!
October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello RETRO backers! In honor of 2 weeks of the Kickstarter I'm pleased to reveal another one of awesome people confirmed to be a contributor for the magazine. It's none other than the legend from Electronic Gaming Monthly, Ed Semrad. Those of you... (Read More)
Please help us spread the word about RETRO!
October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Do you realize what we are doing? We are proving gaming magazines aren't dead. Let's shock the world! We are blown away by your support. With your help, we just raised over $23,000 but we still have a long way to go. We want you to please help us... (Read More)
International Shipping Updates
October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We feel honored to have the support from so many people all over the world and want to thank all of you for sticking with us during this campaign. We do not take any of your support for granted. We are hard at work preparing templates, the magazine... (Read More)
The Doctor is in the House!
October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone, First off, I wanted to personally thank you for your support. We are nearly at 50% of our goal! I have a lot of interesting details to share with you in the near future. For now, I want to welcome Dr. Matt Barton to the roster of... (Read More)
Video Game History Museum Team on RETRO
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We have just added the team behind both Digital Press and The Video Game History Museum as contributors. Combined they preside over the largest collection of rare video gaming memorabilia and will be spotlighting via in-depth features, many of... (Read More)
NEW Reward Levels
October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Heads up! We have added two new reward levels seen below: 6-ISSUES, 1 YEAR DIGITAL (ONLY) RETRO SUBSCRIPTION + THE PREMIER PRINTED ISSUE! Do you want a full year of RETRO Digital but also want to collect the Premier Print Issue? You can thank one... (Read More)
RETRO Environmentally Conscious
October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We are happy to announce we will be using a high quality recycled paper with environmentally friendly inks. RETRO will be printed in the USA and will use ink products that have a renewable resource content (including vegetable oils and pine resin) of... (Read More)
Ryan Scott & Patrick Scott Patterson Join RETRO!
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We are excited to announce the addition of two more great contributors to the pages of RETRO! Both Ryan and Scott will bring some great content to RETRO and we are excited to add them to this list of distinguished contributors. This evening also... (Read More)
More About RETRO
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello BACKERS! Thanks again to all the Backers of our Kickstarter campaign! We have started strong and still ask that all of you continue spreading the word through your gaming channels. Thanks for your pledge and assistance in promoting. I... (Read More)
RETRO Hits 20%+ Of Goal In 3-Days
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The RETRO Team wants to thank you all for helping us achieve a successful launch. In our first three days we have surged to over 21% of our goal. To celebrate, we are going to be adding another well known contributor to our All-Star writing... (Read More)
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