It wasn’t too long ago that I had a quick Twitter conversation with a then brand new start-up Indie studio, Ragtag Studios, letting me know about its iOS title, Unstoppable Fist. This simple mobile title not only packed a big punch, but it packed a lot of retro style and…
Read MoreOne of the more interesting Kickstarter projects in recent months is Jon Shafer’s (and his new studio, Conifer Studios) At the Gates. It has well and truly hit its goal, but there’s still a couple of days left to make a pledge if you’re looking to get in on the…
Read MoreThe just out of Kickstarter Android-powered GameStick console from Playjam has officially launched its preorder campaign. “January was a pivotal month for GameStick with the success of the campaign ensuring that we could bring the device to life.” Said Anthony Johnson, CMO PlayJam, “Since the campaign closed, we have received…
Read MorePsychotic Psoftware’s Mike Hanson is no stranger to the gaming industry, as he has worked for an independent developer creating casual mobile titles for years. Today, his upcoming retro inspired 2D shooter, Power Up, is currently in the middle of its Kickstarter campaign and releasing on both Xbox Live Arcade and PC…
Read MoreDeveloper Casual Brothers drops an Orc Attack trailer bomb on kickstarter, showing off the aptly titled Dirty Mode. Orc Attack follows a group of four overly-flatulent Orcs as they make their way across the land rallying orcish forces and uniting the clans- all to battle against the evil, oppressive humans.…
Read MoreDigitally Downloaded recently scored the chance to talk to the guys bringing the multi-platform title Two Brothers to a range of platforms, from iOS to Wii U. Two Brothers has been inspired by retro 8-bit RPGs and the golden Game Boy era of gaming; games such as The Legend of…
Read MoreFrom Kickstarter to kick your… On April 28th of 2009, Kickstarter (www.kickstarter.com) launched. It’s a website where users can support projects by donating their money to the project creators and where developers can try to get their own projects funded. On February 8thof this year (2012), Double Fine Productions launched…
Read MoreWell this is a nice change of pace. With only two days left on the campaign, prospective backers who sign onto Pro Pinball’s Kickstarter will get rewarded no matter the end result. Silverball Studios turned to the popular crowd funding format to try and revive the Pro Pinball series and,…
Read MoreThe industry vets at Cinemaware (they’ve been making games since the Amiga) have just launched a Kickstarter to send their classic title Wings soaring through the digital skies once more. Dubbed ‘Wings: Director’s Cut’, this new version of the game would be a total remake complete with new graphics and…
Read MoreThe Kickstarter campaign for New World Interactive’s Insurgency 2 is in full swing. Now the devs have produced an 8 minute long gameplay trailer to show off how things are going. It really reminds me of Counterstrike at first look. I haven’t played that one in ages but I get…
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