KickTraq

Kentucky Route Zero's first act debuted in 2013. It's fifth and final one finally released in 2020. Let's see if it was worth the wait. (Read More)

The wait is finally (almost) over. (Read More)

There's a history of episodic games being crowdfunded, and while some turn out well, and others turn out poorly; and still others never happen. (Read More)

Kickstarter Won't Fund Your Indie Video Game - Here's Why Game Developers Are Using It Anyway (Read More)

While crowdfunding has existed for years, in the internet age the idea has become antiquated. The world is more connected than ever before and people are no longer looking to donate to their local orchestras or theaters in light of tight economic times. But in 2009 Kickstarter took the idea of crowdfunding, dressed it up for a new generation and introduced it to the internet, changing the independent entertainment world in a profound fashion. (Read More)

Matt takes a look back at the year that was on Kickstarter: what got funded, what missed out, what was released, and what ran out of cash. (Read More)

Some small projects have made their way into player’s hands, and proven that crowdfunded games can be a hit. (Read More)

Kickstarter campaigns have been very popular for games since last year when Tim Schafer decided to use the crowdfunding platform to fund his upcoming point-and click adventure game. Kickstarter has announced on its blog that the money pledged to games on Kickstarter has crossed the $100 million milestone. (Read More)

We chat with Cardboard Computer's Jake Elliott about the unconventional approach taken with Kentucky Route Zero and its quirky, magical realist world. (Read More)

Hi! Thought I'd post an update here, since a few sites are linking back to this project page again. So, here's the latest: Kentucky Route Zero is still in development. We'll be releasing it in five acts, with Act I coming in December 2012 and the... (Read More)

Just a few hours left in the drive! Here's the second character profile. We'll continue sending a monthly newsletter with images & information like this to all supporters pledging $5 or more after the Kickstarter drive ends. Junebug A restaurant... (Read More)

We're very close to the end of the Kickstarter drive -- thanks again to all supporters! Here's one of two short character profiles we'll be posting in the last couple days of this drive. We'll continue sending a monthly newsletter with images &... (Read More)

This is the third postcard design for backers: a high resolution render of a bottle of Hard Times, the same otherworldly bourbon advertised in the 11x17" poster design. Earn your whiskey merit badge by identifying the two real Kentucky bourbon... (Read More)

This is the second postcard design for backers. Tamas took the 3D model of Conway's delivery truck and flattened it out into a papercraft model. The side of the truck is painted with information about Conway's employer, Lysette's Antiques. The truck... (Read More)

Here's the first of three postcard designs for backers. QSL Cards are postcards used by amateur radio operators to confirm radio contact between stations. This is a design for the QSL Card of one of Kentucky Route Zero's inhabitants. One of Conway's... (Read More)

Howdy! Tamas has just finished the design for the "11x17 Poster" backer reward & we'd like to share it with you here. The poster is an advertisement for Hard Times, bourbon of choice for those settled along Kentucky Route Zero. But first: WOW. We... (Read More)

Wow, as I post this we're very close to our goal after only a few days -- incredible! Thanks to all of you who have supported the project financially, spread the word through your social networks, and written us to share your enthusiasm. Your vote of... (Read More)