KickTraq

FilmNeverDie‘s Nana camera – a simple reusable camera with a metallic body inspired by the Contax T2 – will be launched via Kickstarter on Friday (17 May). (Read More)

The TorxTec EDC Screwdriver is a compact multitool that fits right in your pocket, ready to tackle any challenge you throw its way. Whether you’re dealing with those pesky screws in hard-to-reach places or taking on a complex project, this screwdriver is your new best friend. It’s engineered to make your life easier, to enhance your efficiency, and to provide unparalleled convenience, especially in those tight spaces where your regular tools just can’t cut it. (Read More)

A few weeks ago I got an advanced peek at the new Mokibo Fusion keyboard 2.0. This super slim Bluetooth keyboard is designed to fit like a second skin on the latest Apple iPads. Although Apple has hobbled iPadOS so that it’s not quite as fluid to use as a laptop, mostly thanks to a clumsy mouse pointer, the latest iPad Pro with an M4 processor is one of the most powerful machines Apple has made so far. (Read More)

Makera has once again disrupted the desktop CNC machine market with the launch of its new Carvera Air, a device that has quickly become the most funded campaign in the “Fabrication Tools” category on Kickstarter. Garnering over $3 million from more than 1,800 backers, the Carvera Air promises to bring professional-grade fabrication capabilities to the desktop of hobbyists and professionals alike. (Read More)

According to an email blast, Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ film festival has chosen six creators to receive grants to help complete their projects. The money, $5,000 in total, comes from an Out on Film 2023 Kickstarter campaign. (Read More)

Generative AI is without doubts a big deal for any wargame or RPG designer. Of course, the opinions regarding AI as an artwork are somewhat diverse, but whatever you think about it, you have to admit that it’s a powerful tool, especially for miniatures and tabletop game designers. It’s used by more and more RPG and wargaming companies nowadays. (Read More)

As we march to the half-way point of 2024, it's clear that there is no redeeming this miserable year. War is inescapable, massive layoffs happen every other week and we're about to head into election season in the US and a few other countries — it's enough to make us hurl. The only way we can feel better is by engaging in a little retail therapy with a few exciting Kickstarter projects. (Read More)

When it was first announced back in August last year, Broken Sword: Reforged — a remastered version of Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars — was set to launch in “early 2024”. That date was pushed back until June 2024 with the game’s physical edition Kickstarter, which wrapped up at the end of March. Today, it’s been delayed a little further with a new release window being Q3 — sometime between July and September this year. (Read More)

13th Age is a fantasy TTRPG that looks at what earlier versions of D&D did, learns from them and makes bold, different choices. Now 13th Age is getting its own 2nd edition, one that’s backwards compatible, and it is smashing targets on Kickstarter. (Read More)

Earlier today, Sons of the Singularity launched a Kickstarter to fund a new edition of the well received Call of Cthulhu adventure campaign The Sassoon Files. Set in 1920s Shanghai, the book promises plenty of mystery, mayhem, history, and horror all while doubling the amount of content from the first edition. (Read More)

As I write this, there’s a space storm, one of the most violent of the year, and the aurora is visible in some skies above Scotland. Sometimes, disturbance can be beautiful. (Read More)

A new 8-bit RPG adventure could be yours with Goblinko, a new Kickstarter available to back right now. Titled DUNGEON DEGENERATES: THE BATTLE FOR BRÜTTLEBURG, the game is created by Sean Äaberg that follows Juvenile delinquent, Salt, the runt of the gang who has been thrown in the dungeon of the ancient, seething Fortress City Brüttelburg. (Read More)

A fresh roleplaying zine from RPG Ramblings is wrapping up a successful Kickstarter run. Designed for use with Old-School Essentials, the post-apocalyptic Journey Into the Madlands features a setting brimming with danger and adventure. The project is fully funded and you can reserve a copy of the physical zine (with PDF) for a $28.00 pledge or score just the PDF for an $8.00 pledge through May 16th. Expected delivery is this September. (Read More)

Tablescope has officially launched their Kickstarter campaign for Light Speed: Arena, the photo-assisted tabletop shooter. Starting today, players can back the unique, fast-paced game for 1-4 pilots that merges physical tiles and a companion app to bring to life space battles. (Read More)

Pelgrane Press has launched a crowdfunding project to bring a new edition of the popular 13th Age fantasy roleplaying game to the masses. The second edition will consist of two core books containing all you need to get started. The Kickstarter funded in just over an hour and you can reserve a copy of the two hardcover core books (in a slipcase with PDFs) for a pledge of approximately $125.00 or score the books in PDF for a pledge of approximately $50.00 through June 6. Expected delivery is August of 2025. (Read More)

Developer GG Studio launched a Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming tactical RPG Hidden Pass. The title is billed as drawing inspiration from titles such as XCOM 2, Into The Breach, and Heroes of Might and Magic III. (Read More)