The Cover Project
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Blumpkin on November 15, 2013, 11:11:23 AM
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The purpose of this thread is to bring attention to Kickstarter projects related to old school gaming. There have been a few projects highlighted in other threads, but I wanted a consolidated place to post about new Kickstarters and discuss projects in the works. Please share your opinions of your favorite (or least favorite) gaming related projects.
Information about Kickstarter (http://www.kickstarter.com/hello?ref=homepage)
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So yeah, of course there was a specific project that made me start this thread. Case in point: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darrenwall/sega-mega-drive-genesis-collected-works?ref=home_popular
The SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis: Collected Works. A book dedicated to the glory days of Sega.
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So yeah, of course there was a specific project that made me start this thread. Case in point: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darrenwall/sega-mega-drive-genesis-collected-works?ref=home_popular
The SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis: Collected Works. A book dedicated to the glory days of Sega.
Wow, something on kickstarter that I might actually be able to afford =P
I might have to get in on this next payday
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For the retro gamer and alcoholic in your life.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inkwhiskey/ink-whiskey-concealable-entertainment-flask?ref=home_popular
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I know that we all like Mega Man, but I hate when large established companies make Kickstarter projects.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1821440755/mega-mantm-the-board-game?ref=home_popular
Or is this just a case of an indy game maker making promises on a property that it doesn't own?
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I think they got permission to do a board game because underneath the figures it says "Pending Capcom approval, images not final." It seems very cool but way too expensive, if I'm paying almost $100 for a board game I would never want to play it for fear of destroying it. I'm sure most people that buy it will never open it and just display it anyway.
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Earthlock: Festival of Magic (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/171497873/earthlock-festival-of-magic)
I'm really interested in this game. It's being developed for both PC/Mac as well as consoles. But it looks like a nice throwback to the JRPG's from a couple generations ago.
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Earthlock: Festival of Magic (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/171497873/earthlock-festival-of-magic)
I'm really interested in this game. It's being developed for both PC/Mac as well as consoles. But it looks like a nice throwback to the JRPG's from a couple generations ago.
Pledged $15 on it.
Seems kind far from its goal, but it could defiantly happen.
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If this would be in physical form on any console I would be in for it but download only is always a no for me.
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If this would be in physical form on any console I would be in for it but download only is always a no for me.
That's the biggest drawback of Earthlock that I see. They don't have a single physical reward. But I'll pay the $15 for a digital copy and then run a contest to get a cover made for the game if it gets funded.
Edit: They started offering some physical add-ons. $30 for a poster or $40 for a t-shirt.
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If this would be in physical form on any console I would be in for it but download only is always a no for me.
I do enjoy having the physical copy of a game better then the digital, but recently digital has become more practical at times. for instance, me and my girlfriend both have playstation 3's and I will download a game, and my account is also on her playstation so we can both play the same game, at the same time, even though I paid for it once.
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If this would be in physical form on any console I would be in for it but download only is always a no for me.
Same thought here :-\
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If this would be in physical form on any console I would be in for it but download only is always a no for me.
I do enjoy having the physical copy of a game better then the digital, but recently digital has become more practical at times. for instance, me and my girlfriend both have playstation 3's and I will download a game, and my account is also on her playstation so we can both play the same game, at the same time, even though I paid for it once.
Similar situation with xbox live. I've bought tons of dlc content on xbox live marketplace over the years. The fact that neither Sony or MS brings any of your old content over to the new systems irks me to no end. They'll continue selling a lot of the same old content on the new gen consoles, but you'd be required to repurchase it if you want to play it on the next gen even though you already bought the same thing from the same company on the old platform.
I think that's dumb so I never, ever buy digital content anymore. No matter what!
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you can buy crossgen ps3 games on PSN, then pay 10 dollars more to upgrade them and also have the PS4 verision.
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If this would be in physical form on any console I would be in for it but download only is always a no for me.
I do enjoy having the physical copy of a game better then the digital, but recently digital has become more practical at times. for instance, me and my girlfriend both have playstation 3's and I will download a game, and my account is also on her playstation so we can both play the same game, at the same time, even though I paid for it once.
Similar situation with xbox live. I've bought tons of dlc content on xbox live marketplace over the years. The fact that neither Sony or MS brings any of your old content over to the new systems irks me to no end. They'll continue selling a lot of the same old content on the new gen consoles, but you'd be required to repurchase it if you want to play it on the next gen even though you already bought the same thing from the same company on the old platform.
I think that's dumb so I never, ever buy digital content anymore. No matter what!
I agree in principal - but I do buy stuff when there is no physical form available.
Both flower and flow were free on ps4 as I had previously bought the ps3 versions.
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Yeah, it sounds like maybe Sony isn't quite as bad as MS about it. I'm definitely over MS and all their shenanigans
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Yeah, it sounds like maybe Sony isn't quite as bad as MS about it. I'm definitely over MS and all their shenanigans
I am a plastation guy, but I don't think I would consider myself a fan boy, I think both next gen consoles look great, but yeah MS did have a lit of mix ups and unclear messages when things were first being announced. A thing that took me by surprise the other day is, on ebay you can buy xbox ones already for about 300-350 and PS4 is still around 400.
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I was an xbox fanboy in the past, but a fanboy with an open mind, which is an oxymoron.
After they announced the Xbox One and the original DRM always online plan, no backwards compatibility, and no transfer of old content, I was done with them, even after they backtracked on the always online thing (yeah for now).
Forever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3b8LswWO1A
Not to mention it's ugly, has a stupid name, HAS to have Kinect, doesn't seem to be able to handle 1080p or 60 fps, and costs $100 more.
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I was an xbox fanboy in the past, but a fanboy with an open mind, which is an oxymoron.
After they announced the Xbox One and the original DRM always online plan, no backwards compatibility, and no transfer of old content, I was done with them, even after they backtracked on the always online thing (yeah for now).
Forever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3b8LswWO1A
Not to mention it's ugly, has a stupid name, HAS to have Kinect, doesn't seem to be able to handle 1080p or 60 fps, and costs $100 more.
I'm not a fanboy at all, but last generation I played all my multiplatform games on the xbox 360 but since they screwed up at e3 last year I have jumped ship to the ps4 to play all of my multiplatform games just because I think that the games look better on the ps4 and imo the superior controller.
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I have high expectations for PSN this year, it needs to be better, since Xbox live was superior last generation.
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I'm not a fanboy at all, but last generation I played all my multiplatform games on the xbox 360 but since they screwed up at e3 last year I have jumped ship to the ps4 to play all of my multiplatform games just because I think that the games look better on the ps4 and imo the superior controller.
Ha, this is so funny. I googled fanboy because it's a newer word to me.
I don't know if I was ever passionate enough to be an xbox fanboy, but maybe I'm an Atari jaguar fanboy. I used to get upset whenever someone spoke poorly of the system, which is almost everyone. Ha ha, it seems pretty stupid now looking back. Funny how get attached to certain 'things' and want to defend them.
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It's just natural to defend what you like. :) we've all been there.
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I'm not a fanboy at all, but last generation I played all my multiplatform games on the xbox 360 but since they screwed up at e3 last year I have jumped ship to the ps4 to play all of my multiplatform games just because I think that the games look better on the ps4 and imo the superior controller.
Ha, this is so funny. I googled fanboy because it's a newer word to me.
I don't know if I was ever passionate enough to be an xbox fanboy, but maybe I'm an Atari jaguar fanboy. I used to get upset whenever someone spoke poorly of the system, which is almost everyone. Ha ha, it seems pretty stupid now looking back. Funny how get attached to certain 'things' and want to defend them.
I dont know but I might be an atari jaguar fanboy as well. I am partial to the system and always swoop to its defense when people try and give it crap
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Excellent! Next time some unsuspecting gamer says anything derogatory about Jaguar we can form a two man Atari Jaguar fan club mob. Do the math bitch!
lol
Edit: Was just kidding, don't really think someone should be harassed for not liking something.
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Heart Forth, Alicia
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1184202489/heart-forth-alicia
They had me at 90's Metroidvania RPG.
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I wish there were more kickstarters for game realeases on actual cartridges. On that note I just pre-ordered a pier solar reprint.
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Heart Forth, Alicia
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1184202489/heart-forth-alicia
They had me at 90's Metroidvania RPG.
Damn, this looks good. And that $60 pledge to get a physical copy is mighty tempting. Might back this one before it closes!
This one's already been funded but it's also one I'm really looking forward to! River City Ransom Underground:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/combitstudios/river-city-ransom-underground
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2127012713/wall-mounts-for-gaming-consoles-ps4-xbox-one-etc/description
While not retro per say, I thought this one worth sharing. Especially since this could also be a space saving method for those of us with large console collections.
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I can't imagine 20 of those things filling up a wall. And the systems do not look held in there to well. And I think it looks better without the cheep looking shield.
Interesting idea, but you could put a small cover over the system to prevent damage, or discipline your kids.
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The controller mounts look quite nifty. The shields look ridiculous. Really don't see anyone mounting those in a lounge/game room.
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Idea is cool, but... not quite my cup of tea.
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Idea is cool, but... not quite my cup of tea.
This.
Besides, I ENJOY seeing my consoles on display. They are a huge conversation starter.
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Idea is cool, but... not quite my cup of tea.
This.
Besides, I ENJOY seeing my consoles on display.
This.
And don like how the cables that goes on the back of each console can be see on the side
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I know this was already funded but...
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/749082525/nefarious (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/749082525/nefarious)
I like the concept for this one and would love to play it when it comes out!
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This game looks interesting too bad it look to be only for PC.
We Happy Few
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/112359230/we-happy-few-welcome-to-wellington-wells-you-saucy?ref=category (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/112359230/we-happy-few-welcome-to-wellington-wells-you-saucy?ref=category)
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Perception from the developer of Bioshock Infinte and Dead Space.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/perceptiongame/perception-3?ref=category
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This KS sounds amazing, but I think it's scope of it is way too wide to be successful.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thesubcon3/the-complete-nes-collectors-book-physical-nes-rpg/description
Do the book. Do the game. But trying to combine them into one KS is just too much.
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This kickstarter Campaign sounds interesting Chrono Cinematica- Symphonic Chrono Trigger Tribute Album
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/samostudios/chrono-cinematica-symphonic-chrono-trigger-tribute?ref=category
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Who doesn't like beat-em ups
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1156079163/kais-rage-the-system-saver-legend
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Who doesn't like beat-em ups
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1156079163/kais-rage-the-system-saver-legend
Streets of rage/vigilante reboot under any other name. Nice! Buuuuut.......waiting for the PS3/4 versions to be close, as I don't game much on my PC.
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Can something like this even make it to PS4/Wii U? The character animations are just modified King of Fighters sprites. I feel like this is something you expect to see from a homebrew Beats of Rage mod. :-\
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Who doesn't like beat-em ups
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1156079163/kais-rage-the-system-saver-legend
Streets of rage/vigilante reboot under any other name. Nice! Buuuuut.......waiting for the PS3/4 versions to be close, as I don't game much on my PC.
I agree its a new Kickstarter rule I have, don't fund anything that doesn't have a physical Ps4/WiiU/Xbone disc release.
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Who doesn't like beat-em ups
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1156079163/kais-rage-the-system-saver-legend
Streets of rage/vigilante reboot under any other name. Nice! Buuuuut.......waiting for the PS3/4 versions to be close, as I don't game much on my PC.
I agree its a new Kickstarter rule I have, don't fund anything that doesn't have a physical Ps4/WiiU/Xbone disc release.
This
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Also The Red Ash discount ends today, but I honestly dont think this thing is going to get funded.
For Not-Yet-Backers
If you pledge today, you will receive the main story of RED ASH for an exclusive pledge price of $49 (normally $79 and up). This offer ends TODAY, July 17th, 24:00 California time (July 18th, 16:00 Japan time).
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There was an F-Zero Kickstarter?
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-07-06-f-zero-fan-cans-ill-advised-kickstarter-campaign
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Another sonic clone.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/846060969/spark-the-electric-jester?
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That's more than a clone, it's more like a hack!
Music style, graphics style and artefact, font......... This ones gonna be shut down before it takes off.
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That's more than a clone, it's more like a hack!
Music style, graphics style and artefact, font......... This ones gonna be shut down before it takes off.
I'd have to disagree. While the influences are obviously clear, I see nothing but original content here. And this is definitely not being developed through any sort of "hacking' of a Sonic game. That would be like saying that Axiom Verge was just a hack of Metroid, which it was not. Certainly heavily influenced though!
If anything, the previous Kickstarter poster here "Kai's Rage: The System Saver Legend" should be shut down before this. As mentioned before, the game is blatantly ripping off King of Fighters character sprites and simply editing them to appear as something new. While for the most part, they still retain the overall look from the characters their based on.
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Another sonic clone.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/846060969/spark-the-electric-jester?
If Sonic and Ristar had a baby...
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The influence should be obvious, it's from the guy that made Sonic After the Sequel.
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Speaking of Kickstarter projects... Does anyone know what happened with the HD Retrovision Genesis and SNES cables that were a Kickstarter campaign some time ago. If I remember correctly, I think they said they planned on having the backer's cables in the Spring and available for purchase on their website during the Summer of 2015. I really wanted to back that project, but didn't have the funds to be able to do so at the time. Just curious if anyone's heard any updates as their website hasn't been updated since early May.
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I received this response yesterday.
Hey Everyone --
We have another update for you all to keep you in the loop on what is going on. So here's the latest:
Our contract manufacturer required us to update the circuit board with a few minor changes in order to take advantage of their recommended processes. First, they requested points on the board for the input/output signals that can be directly attached to wires. Secondly, they requested a quick, repeatable method to auto-test these circuit boards before they are put in assembles. This is because the assembly process is irreversible and non-functional boards will become garbage at that point.
To allow for mounting in the auto-tester, we had to add small holes in the corners of the board. Although at first thought these two changes might seem rather simple, we had the restriction of making it all fit within only a 3mm board extension in the horizontal direction. If any of you have looked closely at our pics of the assembled circuit boards, you might have noticed that the board is already packed extremely tightly. It took some time, but middle of last week we managed to fit these extra items onto the board and sent over the design files for review.
Once we receive confirmation that the changes are sufficient, we will proceed with the final negotiations with our manufacturer. When everything is finalized, we will be provided with an estimated lead time which we will pass onto you. In the meantime, we are building the electronics for the auto-tester and we will send photos once it's finished. We are also continually running some final verification tests on the current version of the circuit board to make sure it meets all of our design requirements.
Thanks again for all your patience and the positive comments we've received so far. We know you guys gave us your hard earned money, and it is important to us that we get you a product you think is worth owning. We'll continue to post updates like this as we have interesting things to show. Thanks for joining us on this journey!
Best,
Ste & Nick
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Thanks for the update... Just have to be patient I guess. :)
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boma-naraka-sura a metroidvania style game
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/anantarupastudios/boma-naraka-sura/description
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I just realized something. I complained about PS4 for a long time, but on the other hand Shenmue 3, The Mighty No 9, and Blood Stayne are all coming to PS4. All classic franchises. I should be greatful?
I always complained about modern graphics. But now I am really loving the looks of Bayonetta 2, Rayman Origins, and Infamous 2nd Son. It was simply a matter of putting my tv on game mode and adjusting some of the white color balance. Now my games look really, really good.
I'm starting to think that gaming is in a good state. It's a little different now and there are many uncertainties. But what I do know is that the direction doesn't seem to be all bad. Because of kickstarter, companies are starting to listen. Plus there is Retro VGS coming out. So maybe I really don't have much to complain about. Can't have everything go perfect.
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This guy would be lucky if he gets a dollar
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/68409352/classic-jrpg?
But now if your a kid
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1125690627/hello-world-ari-codes-his-next-project?
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Poi
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/polykid/poi-a-3d-adventure-platformer
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I don't think that's the last well hear of Ari!
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Poi looks really fun, might have to fund it, just wish there was more than a Wii DL Code at the 125 Tier.
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Poi looks really fun, might have to fund it, just wish there was more than a Wii DL Code at the 125 Tier.
It looks look it would be an interesting game but. at this point I don't see it reaching pledged goal by the end of 21 days.
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It's already reached it's pledge goal...
Plus this isn't a game I would care for.
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Everspace
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rockfishgames/everspace/description
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It's already reached it's pledge goal...
Plus this isn't a game I would care for.
They have a long way to go. Only have $15,559 pledged of $80,000 goal. Dont think its going to make it. Thats what happens if you dont have a physical version.
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Has anyone seen the Kickstarter for Grip? From what I've seen it's basically Rollcage 3 without the name. Hopefully they'll make it. I think it says they were Greenlit for PC at least so I'm looking forward to this one. It's been around 15 years since the last one.
GRIP Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/169002413/grip-an-intense-futuristic-combat-racer)
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Not bad PS4 could always use some more combat racing and if you pledge $65 you get a physical copy of GRIP for PS4 or PC (DRM-free).
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Yeah Rollcage was part of my childhood so I was pumped to see that someone was carrying on the series.
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Awesome. Backed for physical ps4 version.
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Judgement of Rage - looks like it maybe an interesting game.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1255697865/judgment-of-rage-2d-action-game-with-passion-and-r/description
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Pricing is ridiculously high for digital console versions.
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Pricing is ridiculously high for digital console versions.
Yeah, I know I don't really get why their digital console is so high. At that pledge reward cost it should be like physical copy of their game for PS4/Xbox one.
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No physical and PayPal = No backing.
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That's too bad, this is totally something I'd be on board for backing if physical copies were available. And like sheep said, pricing is pretty ridiculous for console digital copies, and I could care less about a digital soundtrack and artbook.
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Pricing is ridiculously high for digital console versions.
Animation looks nice but no joke on the pricing.
No physical and PayPal = No backing.
I agree no physical = no fund.
also here is a video of more Poi game-play.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmuU8c22Uo
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I would love it if they decided to pledge reward for a digital copy for the PS4/Xbox one for around $20.
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Pricing is ridiculously high for digital console versions.
Animation looks nice but no joke on the pricing.
No physical and PayPal = No backing.
I agree no physical = no fund.
also here is a video of more Poi game-play.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AmuU8c22Uo
I am surprised that Poi hasn't been doing well on Kickstarter as it fund around 22% with only 12 days left at this point I don't see Poi reaching it 100% funded.
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I went ahead and backed it, because it looks pretty fun. Hope it gets its goal. Just wish they had a physical Ps4 disc version.
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Poi recent email:
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Many of you have been asking the big question though:
Q: What happens if Poi doesn't reach its goal in 9 days?
A: The honest answer is that we won't be able to finish Poi as we originally intended. We would not be able to pay for custom art and animations to make the game look better, and we would not be able to pay for the custom soundtrack that Poi deserves. We would also have to return our Wii U development hardware.
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Man I feel bad for these guys
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So I'm not sure if anyone's been following that game GRIP at all, but their kickstarter just closed. Apparently they felt that there was no way they'd reach their goal and instead are releasing the game via Early Access (not sure if PS4 version is totally dead or just postponed or something).
That's somewhat disappointing. Especially since that means the non-DRM physical copies are a no-go.
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It seems recently game Kickstarters are not doing so well. Guess once the big boys stepped in, it completely broke the market for indies.
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It seems recently game Kickstarters are not doing so well. Guess once the big boys stepped in, it completely broke the market for indies.
Or, too many successful indie kickstarter campaigns failed to deliver on their promise.
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Only 12 hours left to fund Poi. Doesn't look good :'(
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Nope. No way it can recover.
Also
Aquanox
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/806010995/aquanox-deep-descent?
and
EVERSPACE
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rockfishgames/everspace?
both hit their goals.
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Nope. No way it can recover.
Also
Aquanox
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/806010995/aquanox-deep-descent?
and
EVERSPACE
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rockfishgames/everspace?
both hit their goals.
Everspace has got a lot of pledges in the last few days.
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This one looks fun, and I love the animation.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1548028600/battle-chasers-nightwar
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I can't believe people donate money for this. Not line one person's contribution is going to make a difference. I'd save my money.
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I can't believe people donate money for this. Not line one person's contribution is going to make a difference. I'd save my money.
If everyone had that mindset no Kickstarter would succeed...
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This one looks fun, and I love the animation.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1548028600/battle-chasers-nightwar
Looks really cool!
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I can't believe people donate money for this. Not line one person's contribution is going to make a difference. I'd save my money.
Wish I had money. 90% of my wife and my money goes for bills, gas and food. I haven't bought a game since Mario Kart 8. If I had extra money, I'd kickstart or gofund people. Sadly, I don'tknow if I will ever have "play money".
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I can't believe people donate money for this. Not line one person's contribution is going to make a difference. I'd save my money.
Wish I had money. 90% of my wife and my money goes for bills, gas and food. I haven't bought a game since Mario Kart 8. If I had extra money, I'd kickstart or gofund people. Sadly, I don'tknow if I will ever have "play money".
Reminds me one of my favorite movie quote... just stop paying bills if you don't like it :D
https://youtu.be/z4vdrPLbJAU?t=154
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Office Space. One of my favorites. I need to see Idiocracy I suppose.
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Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs - The Video Game - Looks like could interesting game.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/saberridergame/saber-rider-and-the-star-sheriffs-the-video-game/description
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For the King
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fortheking/for-the-king-0
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For the King
Looks like one of those games you sit down to play for a couple of hours and you end up playing all day.
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Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs - The Video Game - Looks like could interesting game.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/saberridergame/saber-rider-and-the-star-sheriffs-the-video-game/description
$50 gets you a physical Dreamcast copy. Interesting.
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It looks like its going to be like Sunset Riders.
(http://images.gameskinny.com/gameskinny/resized_01cf2b0039ba76326152058b38b60b99.jpg)
(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/004/493/848/f2415ad600b74c1870873050c5d9dea1_original.png?v=1442222916&w=680&fit=max&auto=format&lossless=true&s=53b52db4d017946a482fe7056261d583)
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Supposedly coming to Kickstarter soon, I am HIGHLY looking forward to Allison Road.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__i_LoRKhJ0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__i_LoRKhJ0)
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Supposedly coming to Kickstarter soon, I am HIGHLY looking forward to Allison Road.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__i_LoRKhJ0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__i_LoRKhJ0)
That looks pretty atmospheric!
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Updates on HD retrovision component cables: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hdretrovision/sega-genesis-and-super-nintendo-component-cables/posts/1344966
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^^^ Really glad to hear that update. Didn't have the funds to back the kickstarter, but I definitely need to get some of those cables when they start selling them. Got a Scart to RGB set up now that works awesome, but it would be nice to have my Genesis looking that good with just the one cable instead of four.
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Pixel Noir - Too bad there is no physical copy for PC or PS4 offered.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixel-noir/pixel-noir-ps4-ps-vita-pc-mac
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Looks fun, but I hate when they dont offer a physical.
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The Allison Road kickstarter just started today.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/allisonroad/allison-road-first-person-next-gen-survival-horror/comments
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Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs - The Video Game - Looks like could interesting game.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/saberridergame/saber-rider-and-the-star-sheriffs-the-video-game/description
$50 gets you a physical Dreamcast copy. Interesting.
Backed in a heartbeat! How unfortunate that it seems it won't get funded. I absolutely loved the TV series back when I was a kid. Oh them good ol' days.
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The Allison Road kickstarter just started today.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/allisonroad/allison-road-first-person-next-gen-survival-horror/comments
PC physical release only. Big mistake!!! :(
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Retro VGS
I know they didn't use Kickstarter (Indiegogo instead), but I still think it fits in with this subject. I've been following this since the start. While I want it to succeed, I just don't have enough confidence to put that much money at risk. I feel that they've made so many mistakes along the way. At least they've started to own up to some of those mistakes and they are calling the current campaign dead. It looks like they are going to try and fix the issues that people were complaining about and start over.
In my opinion, the biggest problem is that a lot of the momentum that was generated when this project first hit the internet is gone now. I'm not sure that there is not enough consumer confidence to make this project work.
Hey Everyone! It’s clear, in its current state the RETRO VGS Indiegogo campaign is dead in the water and thusly will be shut down early. Once the Indiegogo team explains to us how we can do this, the plug will be pulled and all of you who have contributed will receive a refund post haste. Or you can go in and request a refund from Indiegogo right now.
The good news is we aren’t giving up and have made some adjustments to our hardware team, which includes the involvement of other hardware gurus who were part of our venture in the very beginning. We will also be lowering the price while maintaining most of the cool features you all want.
We will be back in the near future with a prototype RETRO VGS system, front-and-center playing our games on our cartridges and with our USB controller. Sit tight, be patient and RETRO VGS will return.
Thanks again for your support, patience and understanding while we regroup and prepare for the relaunch of a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter.
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Retro VGS
I know they didn't use Kickstarter (Indiegogo instead), but I still think it fits in with this subject. I've been following this since the start. While I want it to succeed, I just don't have enough confidence to put that much money at risk. I feel that they've made so many mistakes along the way. At least they've started to own up to some of those mistakes and they are calling the current campaign dead. It looks like they are going to try and fix the issues that people were complaining about and start over.
In my opinion, the biggest problem is that a lot of the momentum that was generated when this project first hit the internet is gone now. I'm not sure that there is not enough consumer confidence to make this project work.
This FAILED horribly. There were about a hundred things that could contribute to it's failure, and while I'd love to see a cartridge based system producing new games, I don't think it'll garner enough interest even if they make a working prototype next time. I think there's only a few hundred of us that would be interested in it to the point of putting hundreds of dollars into it.
On the other hand, I'm getting nervous that Allison Road won't have enough backers! I'd LOVE to see that game come to fruition!
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Retro VGS
I know they didn't use Kickstarter (Indiegogo instead), but I still think it fits in with this subject. I've been following this since the start. While I want it to succeed, I just don't have enough confidence to put that much money at risk. I feel that they've made so many mistakes along the way. At least they've started to own up to some of those mistakes and they are calling the current campaign dead. It looks like they are going to try and fix the issues that people were complaining about and start over.
In my opinion, the biggest problem is that a lot of the momentum that was generated when this project first hit the internet is gone now. I'm not sure that there is not enough consumer confidence to make this project work.
This FAILED horribly. There were about a hundred things that could contribute to it's failure, and while I'd love to see a cartridge based system producing new games, I don't think it'll garner enough interest even if they make a working prototype next time. I think there's only a few hundred of us that would be interested in it to the point of putting hundreds of dollars into it.
On the other hand, I'm getting nervous that Allison Road won't have enough backers! I'd LOVE to see that game come to fruition!
I would love to see the Retro VGS succeed, but how can it? It's basically an OUYA that uses physical media. While we all love physical media, we have to accept that it's more expensive, especially for the indie developers. If the OUYA couldn't survive with a cheaper media format, how can the VGS?
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Megamagic: Wizards of the Neon Age
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beautifungames/megamagic-wizards-of-the-neon-age?ref=category
Tears of Avia
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coocoosqueaky/tears-of-avia
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muv-luv
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/muvluv/muv-luv-a-pretty-sweet-visual-novel-series/comments
Friday the 13th: The Game
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/613356213/friday-the-13th-the-game/updates
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mm.. This game looks like could be interesting but, I think pledge goal seem a bit low.
Pankapu: the Dreamkeeper
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tookindstudio/pankapu-the-dreamkeeper?ref=category
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I'm very happy to see that Cosmic Star Heroine will be getting a physical disc copy on PS4.
(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/004/777/325/b52b454ccfbd9cb246e1d2ee0c19202b_original.png?v=1445956588&w=639&fit=max&auto=format&lossless=true&s=c4aba9a9f6add2f30405f0c36c38e899)
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I'm very happy to see that Cosmic Star Heroine will be getting a physical disc copy on PS4.
(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/004/777/325/b52b454ccfbd9cb246e1d2ee0c19202b_original.png?v=1445956588&w=639&fit=max&auto=format&lossless=true&s=c4aba9a9f6add2f30405f0c36c38e899)
It looks quite interesting. I hope that I will be able to purchase a copy of it.
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Night City Assault
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1719631828/night-city-assault-the-new-way-to-beat-em-up
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Wow check this out
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/funimationprod/the-vision-of-escaflowne-a-new-hd-dub-for-the-clas (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/funimationprod/the-vision-of-escaflowne-a-new-hd-dub-for-the-clas)
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Retro VGS prototype faked once again, these idiots must think gamers are completely stupid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_4qn52MHI8
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Retro VGS prototype faked once again, these idiots must think gamers are completely stupid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_4qn52MHI8
I've been following this in other forums. It's been pretty crazy.
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VIDEO GAMES LIVE: LEVEL 5
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1916334303/video-games-live-level-5-album-and-movie (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1916334303/video-games-live-level-5-album-and-movie)
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???
NULL/VOID - Your source for retro games?.
that would be a few shops, or friends.
i don't have issue with KS as a concept, but it was clear the system would be abused, like gofundme and patreon.
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it's this simple, do as system3 did. (for an unrelzd amiga putty game, that ended up on recent console)
put up the items and leave it with the users, it WILL get a resounding YES in the end.
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indie isn't what it's sold as nowadays, nor is retro.
too corrupted by the retail industry, and it's a lonely hobby, one i'll guard jealously from the prying eyes and thieving hands of the subservient SHEEPLES! ;D
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no trust for those i can't see in person, in face.
1/1 dealings with the developers (fuck publishers or funders) or i'm out, simples! :P
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Hyper Light Drifter new trailer
Glad I kicked this one, game looks amazing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWufEJ1Ava0&feature=youtu.be
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mm.. This seem like an interesting Kickstarter project a Dark Souls Board game.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steamforged/dark-soulstm-the-board-game
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New NES Game Haunted Halloween 86.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1222722105/haunted-halloween-86-the-curse-of-possum-hollow-ne?ref=discovery
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New Fear Effect game.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sushee/fear-effect-sedna?
Also did my first Indiegogo: Indivisible
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/indivisible-rpg-from-the-creators-of-skullgirls#/
Documentary about box art
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pyreusa/box-art-a-gaming-documentary?
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Nadia Was Here
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2019538640/nadia-was-here?ref=category
Tower Of Samsara
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/774101425/tower-of-samsara?ref=category
Copper Dreams
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1649838104/copper-dreams?ref=category
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Was thinking of creating kickstarter for retro games that needed to be translated bunch games still need be translated ..I got 1 game in the works and done Fuzhou Waixings Chinese pirate Triforce of the Gods Basically Zelda III for NES got English translated by Pacnsacdave kickstarter be good not just for this game but all others that still need be translated this game has weird mapper so will have reverse engineer board an create new board so be awhile till kickstarter is created they will be aimed at NES/Famicom PCB board--> https://scontent.fdtw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13340320_255077511520913_1497222495569808788_o.jpg (https://scontent.fdtw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13340320_255077511520913_1497222495569808788_o.jpg) Screenshots -->https://scontent.fdtw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/12356757_149621135399885_4019677223159964640_o.jpg (https://scontent.fdtw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/12356757_149621135399885_4019677223159964640_o.jpg) Triforce of the Gods box --> http://www.uncletusk.com/boxes/180-nintendo-nes-super-mario-brothers-duck-hunt-combo-box.html (http://www.uncletusk.com/boxes/180-nintendo-nes-super-mario-brothers-duck-hunt-combo-box.html)
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You might have a slight problem with copyrights.
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I'd buy one.
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Was thinking of creating kickstarter for retro games that needed to be translated bunch games still need be translated ..I got 1 game in the works and done Fuzhou Waixings Chinese pirate Triforce of the Gods Basically Zelda III for NES got English translated by Pacnsacdave kickstarter be good not just for this game but all others that still need be translated this game has weird mapper so will have reverse engineer board an create new board so be awhile till kickstarter is created they will be aimed at NES/Famicom PCB board--> https://scontent.fdtw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13340320_255077511520913_1497222495569808788_o.jpg (https://scontent.fdtw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13340320_255077511520913_1497222495569808788_o.jpg) Screenshots -->https://scontent.fdtw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/12356757_149621135399885_4019677223159964640_o.jpg (https://scontent.fdtw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/12356757_149621135399885_4019677223159964640_o.jpg) Triforce of the Gods box --> http://www.uncletusk.com/boxes/180-nintendo-nes-super-mario-brothers-duck-hunt-combo-box.html (http://www.uncletusk.com/boxes/180-nintendo-nes-super-mario-brothers-duck-hunt-combo-box.html)
If it's going to be in English, it better be called A Link to the Past!
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Haven't seen this mentioned on here (forgive me if it has been), but this NES Visual Compendium looks interesting to me. Hit every single one of it's stretch goals and still has 9 days to go (July 1). Bitmap books seems to have a line of similar products for other old systems as well. Opinions?
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2146199819/nintendo-entertainment-system-famicom-a-visual-com?ref=nav_search
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I've actually been backing the NES book for a while now. Looks really good and can't wait to see/get it.
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Haven't seen this mentioned on here (forgive me if it has been), but this NES Visual Compendium looks interesting to me. Hit every single one of it's stretch goals and still has 9 days to go (July 1). Bitmap books seems to have a line of similar products for other old systems as well. Opinions?
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2146199819/nintendo-entertainment-system-famicom-a-visual-com?ref=nav_search
I backed the previous 2or 3 books. They are nicely written, and well put together.
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Looks like it got shut down by Nintendo
https://www.kickstarter.com/dmca/nintendo-entertainment-system-famicom-a-visual-compendium-submit
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I ended up backing the project and then got the notice that it was in jeopardy. I did get an email from the project head saying that he was previously assured that images of nes games was ok (I'm not a lawyer, not sure of the specifics) and that he was in contact with whomever he needed to be, in order to straighten it out. Fingers crossed.
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Ya I had this backed for quite a long time. It's stunts like this that make me never want to support Nintendo.
It's also instances like this that help this world be shit. The people out there wanting to help make others happy get shot down by the bigger guys.
I and a few other people have experienced situations like this and it's quite exhausting and infuriating. As said, let's keep our gets crossed.
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I guess it was a for-profit book completely filled with reprinted copyrighted materiel (Art, characters, ect) and did not fall into fair use (For review or satire)
I have not looked too much into what it was exactly, but even though I would love a copy, I can't fault Nintendo here. They are reprinting art without properly licensing it, and you can't do that.
I can't just print a book with all the Beatles album covers, or covers to all the Batman comic. Copyright works in a 'use it or loose it' type of way, if Nintendo does not try to protect it's rights they will loose the ability too.
I'm curious if it can count as educational use, I'm not too sure how Fair use would apply to that, and the amount of art used.
EDIT: reading the complaint, yeah, they over use copyrighted art to where it knocked it out of fair use, it needs to be more text based and mostly use art as examples.
The description of the book states that it is “mainly visual”, and the campaign shows pages of the book which consist simply of large screenshots copied directly from Nintendo’s video games. This campaign also makes use of a mark that is confusingly similar to registered trademarks owned by Nintendo. Specifically, the project’s creator is using a modified version of Nintendo's “Official Nintendo Seal” mark (protected by U.S. Trademark Registration Nos. 3114368 (Class 16), 3117154(Class 28), 3173562(Class 9), and 1570911(Classes 16 and 28)) and Nintendo’s “Original Seal of Quality” mark (protected by EU Trademark Regisration No. 3475977 (Classes 9, 16, 28) to promote this project. This use of Nintendo's intellectual property may confuse Kickstarter backers into thinking this project is sponsored or licensed by Nintendo, when in fact it is not.
The also got in trouble for this for being too similar to the Nintendo seal, and might be confused for the official one:
(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/012/524/083/d7bc9c562edf20f2e0ea01feff51cad5_original.png?w=680&fit=max&v=1464212812&auto=format&lossless=true&s=6788210bc320d9230e64e107d0878147)
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There also seem to be quite a few (double) pages with mostly screenshots and only like 5% original content (text).
(http://i.imgur.com/J3Kdanu.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/W5wpFjd.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/0rRxbvI.jpg)
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After seeing those pages now I want a copy of that book
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There also seem to be quite a few (double) pages with mostly screenshots and only like 5% original content (text).
Yep, that is exactly the reason.
The description of the book states that it is “mainly visual”, and the campaign shows pages of the book which consist simply of large screenshots copied directly from Nintendo’s video games.
It's an art book full of stolen art.
They better hope Konami or Capcom does not go after them if/when they get Nintendo's approval, this book seems like it would be a nightmare to properly license. I kinda hope it gets made though, I would like a copy.
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I managed to buy this one through kickstarter - and it's way more of a copyright infringement.
It's just big N flexing their muscles. Really turns me off them as a company.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/Picture%2010_zpsds0n2qu8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/Picture%2010_zpsds0n2qu8.jpg.html)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/Picture%2015_zpsylrnmgji.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/Picture%2015_zpsylrnmgji.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/Picture%2012_zpsiaionedo.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/Picture%2012_zpsiaionedo.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/Picture%2014_zpsl6xv5cvj.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/Picture%2014_zpsl6xv5cvj.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/Picture%2013_zpsnn97f85f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/Picture%2013_zpsnn97f85f.jpg.html)
It is a beautiful book though. ;D
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I managed to buy this one through kickstarter - and it's way more of a copyright infringement.
It's just big N flexing their muscles. Really turns me off them as a company.
Maybe they did not see the original release, if the did they probably would have knocked it down, or maybe it fell under fair use with how it was represented. Also Nintendo HAS to flex it's muscles in order to protect it's rights, or else it could loose the ability too, If they kept letting these books slide and in the future they want to strike down a bigger release, them knowingly letting these books release without licensing could effect the outcome of the case. This book is clear for-profit copyright infringement, How is protecting their rights as content owners a turn off? IF people were reprinting my art without my permission, of coarse I'm going to shut them down.
On somewhat of a tangent, as everyone tries to push video games as art, people seem to hold the legal rights of video game content owners to a much lower standard than music, books, or movies. More so with internet content creators. People use Video Game soundtracks like stock music and complain when Nintendo claims music like Sony ATV or EMI or whatever. Nintendos rights to the 'Super Mario Bros. Theme' is the same to Lennon/McCartney's claim to "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds"
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It's just that a small print run of a niche book, using graphics from out of print games, is not the same as using a Beatles soundtrack for a major Hollywood blockbuster. These books are going to Nintendo fans. The company just wants to profit from that.....by squashing the small guy.
Now, if Nintendo themselves were producing a similar book, I could see why they would be upset, but they aren't. It's way too small of a fish for Nintendo to fry, so why get upset?
If it were your artwork, and you are not a major corporation, it's a bit different. However, if someone were to produce a book of all your artwork, telling anyone who bought it that it was your artwork, explaining the background to each piece, and didn't ask you for anything other than your blessing, would you be upset?
I don't think that video game art should be treated any differently to any other media, I just think that the copyright holder should apply a little logic to who it's worth pursuing, and who is actually giving them free publicity. The book is not using Nintendo art and passing it off as something else, or using it to sell something else (other than the book).
To me, it's a fan made product, aimed at a loyal fanbase, and to some degree Nintendo should be pleased, or at the very least, let it fly under the radar. But that's just me, with my rose tinted goggles on.
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The way I see it, it does not matter how big Nintendo is, or how small the print run is, or how big of fans the makers are, they are using content they don't have the right to.
Heck, Nintendo being so big of a cooperation gives even more of a reason to protect their assets with so much on the line. One big complaint was a seal that was too close to Nintendo's Official Seal and the fear it might confuse buyers to fhink it
I'd feel differently if it was a free release, or full of derivative fan art, but it's still a group of people selling stolen art for-profit. Even if it's a limited print run, they are still profiting off selling art they don't own. (Judging by how much I was able to add to my cart) There are currently 2,796 Super Famicom books in stock at their site, even if they are only making £5 off the £25 book, that is almost £14,000 in profit if all sell. This is probably a full time job for some of the people who work there.
t. However, if someone were to produce a book of all your artwork, telling anyone who bought it that it was your artwork, explaining the background to each piece, and didn't ask you for anything other than your blessing, would you be upset?
Well if it was being sold, I would want a cut of the profits and input on how I would want it presented, or at least clear disclaimers stating it is endorsed but not affiliated or whatever. I would want to make sure all art is properly colored, all information is correct, all characters are displayed properly (The character far left in my description has a marking on the left eye and right arm, I would want to make sure no images are flipped) and that the book is not manufactured poorly, ect.
Most companies have a clear guide that details how to display their logos or characters, a 1993 Nintendo licensing guide was leaked and is an interesting thing to thumb through.
Though the book manufactures did NOT ask permission from every single developer of every game. I think I read they asked Nintendo UK (Unsure if true), though it is also being sold internationally and Nintendo US struck it down. Even if they did not it contains art from Capcom, Konami, Husdon Soft, and tons of other companies they use art from. This book seems like a legal nightmare, if they were to properly license it.
I don't think that video game art should be treated any differently to any other media, I just think that the copyright holder should apply a little logic to who it's worth pursuing, and who is actually giving them free publicity. The book is not using Nintendo art and passing it off as something else, or using it to sell something else (other than the book).
It most likely was not Reggie or Miamotto who sent the DMCA, it was lawyers who just saw "People selling art Nintendo owns without proper permission" and sent the DMCA, they don't have the authority to grant license on behaf of Nintendo, and people in charge probably never even saw it, they are way to busy to deal with every copyright infringement case, that's why they hire lawers. I think it falls more on the people wanting to use the art to seek permission to clear it before making it, than the company to just let things slide.
Sometimes lawyers do DMCA things the artist is OK with, Lawyers from Metallica sent a cease and desist to a cover band, despite Metallica themselves being ok with it, and they cleared it up afterwards.
Super Mario is Nintendo's livelihood. Especially in the current generation when their first party titles are all they got to sell systems.
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Just a heads up to anyone who didn't back the HD Retrovision Kickstarter... They've got cables for sale on their site now. Well, the SNES ones went really quick (like seriously, I was on the minute they went live with the store and they were sold out by the time I went to check out), but they still have some Genesis ones left last time I check a couple minutes ago.
And their latest update said they should have a second batch available for sale towards the end of Summer (hoping I can get a SNES one then).
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Gone, Dammit :P
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With respect to the hd retrovision cables - what is everyone's opinion on these vs the current alternatives (Rgb scart to hdmi via converter, or other cables that do approx. Similar things)?
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With respect to the hd retrovision cables - what is everyone's opinion on these vs the current alternatives (Rgb scart to hdmi via converter, or other cables that do approx. Similar things)?
I haven't used one myself yet, but I've studied it heavily... From my understanding, The HD Retrovision cables does the same thing as a Scart to RGB/HDMI convertor but in one cable, so no need for multiple cables hooked together and no need for an external power source with a convertor box. Basically, it streamlines the whole process into a simple plug and play method.
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Does it work on N64 or Gamecube?
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Does it work on N64 or Gamecube?
Definite NO on the GameCube. Some N64 systems can be modded to work with the cables though. Depends on when it was manufactured. Not sure on the details of how to mod the system though. Don't usually mess with that stuff myself.
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Does it work on N64 or Gamecube?
Definite NO on the GameCube. Some N64 systems can be modded to work with the cables though. Depends on when it was manufactured. Not sure on the details of how to mod the system though. Don't usually mess with that stuff myself.
Needs RGB-output, right?
So would it work on PAL GameCube that natively does RGB?
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Does it work on N64 or Gamecube?
Definite NO on the GameCube. Some N64 systems can be modded to work with the cables though. Depends on when it was manufactured. Not sure on the details of how to mod the system though. Don't usually mess with that stuff myself.
Needs RGB-output, right?
So would it work on PAL GameCube that natively does RGB?
Not sure on either of those. Not very familiar with GameCube myself, particularly PAL. The cables are universal and do support both NTSC and PAL, so theoretically, it would work on a PAL GameCube, just not advertised as such because the HD Retrovision fellas haven't tested that.
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Does it work on N64 or Gamecube?
Definite NO on the GameCube. Some N64 systems can be modded to work with the cables though. Depends on when it was manufactured. Not sure on the details of how to mod the system though. Don't usually mess with that stuff myself.
Needs RGB-output, right?
So would it work on PAL GameCube that natively does RGB?
Not sure on either of those. Not very familiar with GameCube myself, particularly PAL. The cables are universal and do support both NTSC and PAL, so theoretically, it would work on a PAL GameCube, just not advertised as such because the HD Retrovision fellas haven't tested that.
OK.
I'm anyway more interested in the HDMI mods of NES, SNES and GameCube as atleast the NES one had amazing looking image.
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From what I've seen, the mod required to get the SNES cable to work on the N64 cable seemed simple enough. It didn't have any super small soldering points which is what usually turns me off to mods. It's something I might consider if I ever get a 4th cable.
I'm using the Retrovision component cables on my SNES, SMS and Genesis/32x/CD. So far I'm very happy with the setup and quality of the image. I cannot compare it to the "RGB scart to HDMI via converter" method since I have no experience with it, but it is a step up from what I was using previously (s-video for SNES and composite for the two Sega systems).
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This kickstarter game reminds me of "Shadow of the Colossus"
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/802508750/prey-for-the-gods/
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This kickstarter game reminds me of "Shadow of the Colossus"
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/802508750/prey-for-the-gods/
In the gameplay description, they state it's like Shadow of the Colossus among other games.
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You guys should really check out Xydonia if you are into 90's Genesis Shmups. They've mentioned trying to do a physical release for a classic console too but it's PC only for now. I kicked them $10 for the digital version.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/breakingbytesgames/xydonia-action-packed-japanese-inspired-retro-shmu?ref=user_menu
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You guys should really check out Xydonia if you are into 90's Genesis Shmups. They've mentioned trying to do a physical release for a classic console too but it's PC only for now. I kicked them $10 for the digital version.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/breakingbytesgames/xydonia-action-packed-japanese-inspired-retro-shmu?ref=user_menu
The Dreamcast was made for stuff like this!
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You guys should really check out Xydonia if you are into 90's Genesis Shmups. They've mentioned trying to do a physical release for a classic console too but it's PC only for now. I kicked them $10 for the digital version.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/breakingbytesgames/xydonia-action-packed-japanese-inspired-retro-shmu?ref=user_menu
The Dreamcast was made for stuff like this!
I totally agree! The physical PC mock up looks just like Sega CD packaging which is really cool but I would think a Dreamcast release would make the most sense if they did an actual release.
(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/012/927/159/f72efc86325f5f1ca9f6e43acb0a6b2a_original.png?w=639&fit=max&v=1467395178&auto=format&lossless=true&s=7ea0c91dcbc4c8cb813df63ada34c053)
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/802508750/prey-for-the-gods?
This one looks fun very similar to Shadow of the Colossus
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/802508750/prey-for-the-gods?
This one looks fun very similar to Shadow of the Colossus
Look up about 3 or 4 comments.
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I think I just may have to fund both of these! I don't think Prey for the Gods is going to have any trouble making in stretch goal, or blowing it away for that matter! Xydonia, I would love to see a physical copy of some sort other than PC. This game screams console gaming and I'd be throwing my money at them for a hard copy!
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/802508750/prey-for-the-gods?
This one looks fun very similar to Shadow of the Colossus
Look up about 3 or 4 comments.
:o Howd I miss that ???
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FOX n FORESTS
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/foxnforests/fox-n-forests?ref=category
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1549719931/the-arkade-a-classic-christian-video-game-plug-and
As I don't have Credit card would someone help me get the top tier box.
I'll PayPal payment as soon as it's due.
Thank you.
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That Wisdom Tree stuff looks quite sketchy to me... :-\
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This kickstarter game reminds me of "Shadow of the Colossus"
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/802508750/prey-for-the-gods/
Will be down IF it hits consoles and IF it gets physical release. Looks great, but their packages are total weak sauce, with things like "high-res digital map" and "digital art book". Gotta spend $125 before you get a physical anything :-\
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This kickstarter game reminds me of "Shadow of the Colossus"
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/802508750/prey-for-the-gods/
Will be down IF it hits consoles and IF it gets physical release. Looks great, but their packages are total weak sauce, with things like "high-res digital map" and "digital art book". Gotta spend $125 before you get a physical anything :-\
I really want a physical release for the consoles.
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This kickstarter game reminds me of "Shadow of the Colossus"
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/802508750/prey-for-the-gods/
Will be down IF it hits consoles and IF it gets physical release. Looks great, but their packages are total weak sauce, with things like "high-res digital map" and "digital art book". Gotta spend $125 before you get a physical anything :-\
I really want a physical release for the consoles.
I agree with you 100%
The only game stuff that I've sponsored on kickstarter have had physical rewards, even for Shenmue iii.
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Apparently Sam Dyer is still working on the NES compendium. I'm glad that he is still tryin to jump through the hoops. Hope he doesn't give up.
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NES compendium intellectual property dispute has been settled and the book is still being made! Updated wording on the bottom of the kickstarter page (which has been given 24 hours to collect more funds). So if anyone is interested again, go check it out.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2146199819/nintendo-entertainment-system-famicom-a-visual-com?ref=email
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Good for them, it seems Nintendo's biggest concern was the Seal look-a-like
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yeah i'm glad it's going through. i'd love a nice big book of retro games pics, etc... kinda disappointed after getting the retro magazine collector's edition vol. 1 and it turned out to be the size of a reader's digest with practically unreadable font size.
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(http://oyster.ignimgs.com/wordpress/stg.ign.com/2016/07/41WAB1kqynL._SX384_BO1204203200_.jpg)
Hmmmmmmm . . . .
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Here is a link with details for this book:
-> https://www.primagames.com/games/nintendo-nes-classics/products/playing-power-nintendo-nes-classics
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My bank is NOT letting me pay for the NES Compendium I backed. Thier excuse is the UK is a high fraud area so they have it blocked to where I cannot pay.
I don't have a personal credit card either.
Is anyone else having a problem with this? If so how did you get around it?
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My bank is NOT letting me pay for the NES Compendium I backed. Thier excuse is the UK is a high fraud area so they have it blocked to where I cannot pay.
I don't have a personal credit card either.
Is anyone else having a problem with this? If so how did you get around it?
Can you get a prepaid credit card?
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My bank is NOT letting me pay for the NES Compendium I backed. Thier excuse is the UK is a high fraud area so they have it blocked to where I cannot pay.
I don't have a personal credit card either.
Is anyone else having a problem with this? If so how did you get around it?
I can understand them blocking it as a precaution, but I'm surprised they won't allow the payment if you give them the ok to do so. ???
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Ya I bought a prepayed credit card. I'm going to see if that works today.
And no, sadly my bank will not send the payment. It's frustrating.p
Update: you cannot use a prepayed gift/credit card either. This blows. Kickstarter needs to have the option to pay through PayPal.
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Henshin Engine for the PC-Engine/TurboGrafx-16 and PC CD-Rom/Steam.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sarumaru/henshin-engine-the-game-pc-engine-tg-16-pc-steam?ref=nav_search
(http://www.henshinengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/YukiActions1.gif)
Check out the web comic here
http://www.henshinengine.com/henshin-engine-web-comic/
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Looks cool and not too bad on price for a physical copy. I might be in on this one.
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Ya I bought a prepayed credit card. I'm going to see if that works today.
And no, sadly my bank will not send the payment. It's frustrating.p
Update: you cannot use a prepayed gift/credit card either. This blows. Kickstarter needs to have the option to pay through PayPal.
PayPal doesn't allow for pre-orders, which I'm willing to bet is how they would treat Kisckstarter projects.
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This one looks fun, would be better if it have a physical version.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1609568567/code-hardcore-the-coolest-2d-mecha-battle-game?
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I can't get past the whole sprite manipulation thing (versus multiple sprites to create animation). Makes everything look excessively flat, and like a flash cartoon from new grounds 10 years ago :-\
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This kickstarter for orchestra arrangement of Zelda soundtracks sounds quite interesting.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/materiacollective/materia-collective-presents-hero-of-time?ref=user_menu
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This kickstarter for orchestra arrangement of Zelda soundtracks sounds quite interesting.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/materiacollective/materia-collective-presents-hero-of-time?ref=user_menu
ohhhhhhhh I may have to back this one. I love the 25th anniversary album that came with Skyward Sword and this sounds right up the same alley.
Also, Henshin Engine is in it's last day for people interested.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sarumaru/henshin-engine-the-game-pc-engine-tg-16-pc-steam?ref=nav_search
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How do these people get completely infringing projects to go through?! That earthbound project comes to mind as well. Just boggles my mind.
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Unreleased SNES game Socks the Cat getting life though Kickstarter.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/481884736/socks-the-cat-the-video-game-based-on-the-clintons
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How do these people get completely infringing projects to go through?! That earthbound project comes to mind as well. Just boggles my mind.
I wonder the same thing sometimes. Like half of FanGamer's merchandise is unlicensed Nintendo merch but they just keep on going.
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Yeah, they especially stand out in that regard. No idea on earth how they're still in business.
Unreleased SNES game Socks the Cat getting life though Kickstarter.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/481884736/socks-the-cat-the-video-game-based-on-the-clintons
LOL @ the first reward. The rom, which will surely be dumped the day the first units start arriving with customers.
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I'm usually not one to advocate kickstarter games, and I know this one won't make it since it's only 7 days left, but seriously: Beard Blade (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gloveboxgames/beard-blade).
They have a free demo so you can judge for yourself. It's not one of those cheap "Pixel is Art" type of indie games. It's just a fun little game about fighting pirates with your beard.
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I'm usually not one to advocate kickstarter games, and I know this one won't make it since it's only 7 days left, but seriously: Beard Blade (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gloveboxgames/beard-blade/comments).
They have a free demo so you can judge for yourself. It's not one of those cheap "Pixel is Art" type of indie games. It's just a fun little game about fighting pirates with your beard.
Too bad, looks like a pretty cool game. PC only I really killing it for me.
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First Samurai Remake
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mevdinc/super-samurai-remake-of-amiga-retro-classic-first? (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mevdinc/super-samurai-remake-of-amiga-retro-classic-first?)
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This seem like the first interesting Retro game Kickstarter Campaign in a while.
Battle Princess Madelyn
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/causalbitgames/battle-princess-madelyn?ref=category
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Thanks for the heads up! Just backed the tier for the exclusive Kickstarted Limited Run PS4 release. $55 CAD with shipping, not bad at all!
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This man is only $400 away from his goal ;)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/262906301/bebop-and-tempo?ref=project_share (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/262906301/bebop-and-tempo?ref=project_share)
It's one of those "Help a Brother Out" moments :)
I hate seeing kickstarter's get SOOOO close, I feel like that guy who just wants to see that carnival kid win that prize and wants to throw in a few nickels to his cause. (...And the Gameboy cases in the video are really nice to see too)
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Well, its $400 of only a $1000 goal (now needing $300 or so)
Honestly that game does not seem like anything special, could be ok enough fro ma gameplay standard but the art looks kinda bad, looking like a odd mix of Sega Master System sprites with modified Kirby's Adventure sprites. The worst part about it is the inconsistent pixel sizes. Some characters and objects have big pixels (like the enemies), some have small (Like the BG and leaves of the trees) and worst of all, the player bird has large pixels for the body shape, but small pixels for the face. Some parts of the land has outlines, some does not, and color choice is not very good. It all just kinda looks armature, I've seen worse and it would not take too much effort to fix up.
(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/016/251/072/64f8445eeff2c5c55f275295653a4ad0_original.png?w=680&fit=max&v=1492124518&auto=format&lossless=true&s=781826b9fb9db767ee77b236ead09c4b)
With all that said, good luck to him getting the goal.
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Got my physical for Hyper Light Drifter. Probably wont open it for now, because I have the digital from the Kickstarter campaign. But its super cool getting the physical.
Here is the link if have you wish to order I think they still have some.
https://store.iam8bit.com/collections/hyper-light-drifter/products/hyper-light-drifter-ps4-physical-game
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This kickstarter campaignfor Zelda Cinematica- Symphonic Tribute Album sounds interesting.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/samostudios/zelda-cinematica-symphonic-tribute-album/description
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/materiacollective/piano-collections-pokemon-red-and-blue-studio-albu?ref=user_menu
Piano Collections: Pokémon Red and Blue
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This looks pretty cool. Metrodvania / Guardian Legend. They are also offering a physical version at higher backer levels.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/metalscale/necrocosmos-there-is-no-god-up-here
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Hmm, looks pretty interesting. The physical copy always makes me a lot more willing to back. Might have to consider this one.
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What I don't like is that this failed already twice under another name.... I dunno... they should talk a bit more about who they are and what are their intentions etc...
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So technically Indigogo, not Kickstarter, this semi-all in one disc player looks like it could be pretty nice. With all the retron/at games/ etc consoles, none tackle CD based games. This says it will play PS1, Sega CD, TG-CD, Neo Geo CD, and it has Dos Box. If it works, it's worth it alone just to play TG-CD games without a stupidly expensive system.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/seedi-retro-gaming-system#/
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After reading the FAQ... I think Shania Twain sang it best: That Don't Impress Me Much.
It's sounds and looks nice but the power/compatibility is just not enough (seems suspicious if not even SNES).
Add N64, Gamecube, Saturn, Dreamcast and PS2, maybe then.
And to play games: Bring your own bioses...
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The snes thing is probably just to stay off the Nintendo radar, as the announcement was around the same time as the snes mini announcement.
The thing that worries me about this is the use of open source software. Open source doesn’t not mean ‘free for commercial use’. I think the project is going to run into some issues. It’s a shame as i’d Love to get one.
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When I saw this a few days ago I got really excited until I realized it's just a bunch of emulators on a purpose built PC. It's still a neat idea though, and if they manage to get it to support all the systems they list - like the Saturn, 3DO, CD-i, Jaguar and Pippin - I may even pick one up. I wonder if my PS3 Memory Card Adapter could be used to transfer save files from this thing onto real hardware or vice versa. That would make it more appealing.
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That thing is one giant copyright nightmare. It's claiming that it's totally legal to do all this because of their google searching for precedents, having spoken to no lawyers. If it was perfectly legal, they'd be supplying the BIOS files for you, but they don't. They tell you how to find them, and that it's all cool, bro
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I am having a hard time thinking this is a real product.
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I am having a hard time thinking this is a real product.
Why?
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I am having a hard time thinking this is a real product.
Oh it's real. And they're actually suggesting that you should go out and illegally download System BIOSes to use it
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I am having a hard time thinking this is a real product.
Why?
The build quality looks so poor.
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This Kickstarter project is "orchestral re-imagining of music from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night performed by a live choir and orchestra" by Materia Collective. They released "Hero of Time" previously on Vinyl.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/materiacollective/resurrection-of-the-night-alucards-elegy/updates (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/materiacollective/resurrection-of-the-night-alucards-elegy/updates)
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This Kickstarter project is "orchestral re-imagining of music from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night performed by a live choir and orchestra" by Materia Collective. They released "Hero of Time" previously on Vinyl.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/materiacollective/resurrection-of-the-night-alucards-elegy/updates (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/materiacollective/resurrection-of-the-night-alucards-elegy/updates)
Very cool! The Zelda OOT album was really good! Also, welcome back Mel!
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This Retro style game looks like it could be interesting.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boxhedgegames/super-mighty-power-man (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boxhedgegames/super-mighty-power-man)
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$18 for a digital copy of the game and PDF of an NES style manual isn't bad. I've bookmarked it, and will keep my eyes on it. Could be the next Mega Man. Or the next Mighty No 9. We'll see.
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For those who backed the Next Gen Nintendo 64 Controller, orders may be shipping out as early as the end of February.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1247448559/next-gen-n64-nintendo-64-controller
Dear Backers,
We want to express our gratitude and thanks to each and every one of you for your support throughout this campaign. We couldn’t have brought our idea to fruition without the help of all of you!
In this update we want to go over a few last details before you receive delivery of your N64 controllers!
First off, we have officially finished production, now it is all about transit and fulfillment time. We are expecting to receive everything in our warehouse for fulfillment around the week of 2/19. We don't anticipate any delays, but if there were any delays in transit we will notify everyone. Even if a delay were to occur it wouldn't delay shipments by more than a week. Our goal is to get all orders shipped out by the end of February.
Also, there are about 100 backers whom we already emailed that we did not receive your address. If you haven’t already please submit the survey, on the survey there is an area to fill out your shipping address.
If you need to update your address you can still do so by going to the survey section and then updating the address through there.
Finally, once we do ship, everyone will receive a tracking # via email. Again we thank you for your patience and we are are excited to ship these out soon!
Thank you again for your support!
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I got this email today. I picked up their NES controller earlier this month and have been very impressed so far. I can't wait to get my hands on this one!
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Cancelled my pledge of that due to the whole shenanigans with colored controllers. Hope to see the colored controllers for sale at some point this year.
Speaking of N64... Piko interactive is trying to kickstart a release of 40 winks for N64
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/retrogames/40-winks-a-new-nintendo-64-game/
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Cancelled my pledge of that due to the whole shenanigans with colored controllers. Hope to see the colored controllers for sale at some point this year.
What shenanigans? I know they took a vote as to what colored controllers to offer in the future, but I don't think the plan was ever to offer them to those who pledged on Kickstarter. If the controller works as well as the NES one, I'll be picking up a couple colored versions as well.
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Cancelled my pledge of that due to the whole shenanigans with colored controllers. Hope to see the colored controllers for sale at some point this year.
I'm not sure what you're talking about either. I backed this pretty early on, and I remember colors being a possibility down the road, but they were pretty clear that backers would get grey ones, and a $10 off coupon for every one they backed. So basically, for every grey one you pre-ordered you can get a colored controller (when available) for the kickstarter price. Then they took a vote on colors - my color (gold) lost, so I doubt I'll see that - but I think that was it.
Something I missed?
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Cancelled my pledge of that due to the whole shenanigans with colored controllers. Hope to see the colored controllers for sale at some point this year.
Trust me, it's a cesspool of teenage hormones wanting a release for that damn controller over there, and no one is listening to logic. Anytime I post, I get immediately shot down.
The Colors (as a reward mind you, a REWARD) are going to be BLACK and TRANSPARENT PURPLE. Nothing more. They get over 10 times what they were originally asking for, and the best they can do (even with the second color incentive unlocked) is 2 colors.
The Lack of Updates: there is nothing informative at all in their updates, only the fact that they will freeze Hell over to get these controllers out. To me, they are cutting corners left and right and don't care about bugs (see below) and to keep costs low, eh, fuck it, just get these out ASAP.
No Transfer Pak Compatibility now: ... Well... this was working, and now it's not. So... fuck the people wanting to purchase a 100% complete controller, and make them stick to a regular N64 controller when they want to use the Transfer Pak. Only problem is... is... that I ordered 4 controllers.... so.... 4x grey controllers are going in my drawer... along with 4x colored controllers when they are released.... but INSTEAD OF ACTUALLY FIXING THE PROBLEM / ALLOWING THOSE OF US WHO CAN WAIT TIL IT IS FIXED, RetroFighters wants to push their product and say "Feck you consumers!"
Newest Update: "Controllers are coming". Pictures? Nope.... Colored Controller update? Nope, not really. Only the fact that "it's a wot of wonny to pwoduce a wold =( =( =( "
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In response to all.
They were moderately unclear early on about whether or not you could get colored ones as part of the kickstarter. Then they were pretty clear, but a lot of folks didn't catch it until it was too late or just at the last minute. I personally wanted 1 of each color. Telling me that if I want the backer price for the colored controllers that I have to buy a grey controller for every colored controller is just ridiculous. Just let me do add-ons for the colors. I'm not buying 4 grey controllers to get 4 colored controllers, in this case I suppose it would've been 2 controllers and 2 colored controllers. They were not explicit about how many colored controllers they were going to make so even if you were willing to buy that many grey controllers, you didn't know how many to buy to get the colored controllers at that price.
It just reeks of shenanigans to me. I'll just wait and buy what controllers I want down the line once they are out.
Plus... I had no interest in the grey controller at all. I only wanted the colored controllers.
Also, IIRC, the prototype/mockup controllers they showed were black, weren't they? Kind of misleading if black wasn't even a planned color at that point.
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RetroFighters had "colors" as the stretch goals. Awesome! What colors? How many variations? Will we have a choice on what colors we want to purchase?
August 9, 2017 - Project launched
August 11, 2017 - Thank you! [Updates: 1]
Retro Fighters 2-time creator on August 10 [Retro Fighters Post: 1 + Jab Post: 0 = Total: 1]
Yes the kickstarter campaign will be just for the gray controllers but other color options that all the backers vote on will be available after the fulfillment of the all tiers are completed. Otherwise it would be too difficult on our side fulfillment wise to keep track of which colors everyone wants to order etc.
Retro Fighters 2-time creator on August 10 [Retro Fighters Post: 2 + Jab Post: 0 = Total: 2]
We will post something about additional colors soon, I am getting a lot of messages regarding the clear colors, like atomic purple, etc. I am double checking if the clear colors are possible or will add to the cost, so I am double checking into the color options and will post an update soon. Once the campaign ends all backers will take a vote on which other colors they would like to see made.
Retro Fighters 2-time creator on August 12 [Retro Fighters Post: 3 + Jab Post: 0 = Total: 3]
Regarding the additional colors, yes you will be able to vote on the additional colors after the campaign ends. Everyone will get a survey and get to decide which color they would like to see made in the future. The colored controllers will take a little more time to make than the gray shells. So for the kickstarter campaign it is for the gray version and the colored versions will be available later at retail online about 60-90 days after the gray ones arrive. You can either wait for colored ones or order the gray ones now via Kickstarter. Many of you were interested in the translucent colors like the original N64 controllers, so we are looking into it to see if we can get that done. We will update on this soon. Thanks!
Retro Fighters 2-time creator on August 14 [Retro Fighters Post: 4 + Jab Post: 0 = Total: 4]
Hi William, we will be posting an update soon, we are waiting for confirmation on a few things regarding colors, octagonal gate and delivery time. We will let everyone know before the campaign ends the expected delivery time so you guys can still decide whether you'd like to still back and wait, we want to be transparent as possible and let everyone know of the production schedule, we also dont want to rush anything, we want to make everyone happy when you get these controllers in your hands.
August 17, 2017 - Testing Video [Updates: 2]
Retro Fighters 2-time creator on August 18 [Retro Fighters Post: 5 + Jab Post: 0 = Total: 5]
Hi Dazdigo, Yes the final product will have original colors like the original N64 controller, not all black like the prototype.
Jab Collaborator on August 19 [Retro Fighters Post: 5 + Jab Post: 1 = Total: 6]
Hello Hugo Lopez, At the end of the campaign we will allow all backers to vote which extra colors you want made. We have received a lot of interest in solid colors to match your original collections, transparent colors, half yellow/ half blue etc. and we are looking into all of these. Metallic colors is an interesting idea too! We will announce more information on colors as soon as we can.
Jab Collaborator on August 20 [Retro Fighters Post: 5 + Jab Post: 2 = Total: 7]
@Patrick ruffing Of course! Want to make sure everyone is heard and has their questions answered :) Also, Atomic Purple has come up a lot and we're looking into the feasibility of translucent color options.
Jab Collaborator on August 20 [Retro Fighters Post: 5 + Jab Post: 3 = Total: 8]
@EChondo At the end of the campaign we will give the opportunity for backers to vote on the color variant(s). We are fulfilling backer orders with gray. The color variant(s) will be available for purchase, separately, on line and backers will receive a coupon code for a discount. Atomic Purple gets mentioned a lot - we want to offer translucent colors and we're looking into that now.
Jab Collaborator on August 21 [Retro Fighters Post: 5 + Jab Post: 4 = Total: 9]
@Keith Melecio We have received a lot of interest in transparent color options and we are looking into it. At the end of the campaign all backers will vote which extra colors you want made. It would make sense to have Jungle Green, Gold or Blue/ Yellow as limited edition color options - nothing has been voted on or decided quite yet though. Lastly, yes, the $30k goal was hit in the first 24 hours!!! We sincerely appreciate everyone's support!!! so yes more limited edition color option(s) will be available.
Jab Collaborator on August 21 [Retro Fighters Post: 5 + Jab Post: 5 = Total: 10]
@Keith Melecio Yes, you will be getting a coupon code that you can apply for colored controller. I apologize I didn't answer that earlier. Blue/ Yellow is highly requested so we are definitely looking into getting that on the poll. Thank you for your support :)
Jab Collaborator on August 23 [Retro Fighters Post: 5 + Jab Post: 6 = Total: 11]
@Kenneth Charles Myslakowski Thank you for commenting! Each controller purchased will give you a coupon coded for use towards a color variant post campaign. For example if you purchase three controllers you will also receive three coupon codes.
Jab Collaborator on August 23 [Retro Fighters Post: 5 + Jab Post: 7 = Total: 12]
@ccateni yes color options will be made. Backers will vote on the color options at the end of the campaign. The port for Rumble allows for one accessory, not two. Thank you!
August 24, 2017 - Octagonal Gate [Updates: 3]
Jab Collaborator on August 24 [Retro Fighters Post: 5 + Jab Post: 8 = Total: 13]
@Tobias 'Dopefish' Lundmark - the color options you've noted are all very popular suggestions. Backers will be voting on those options soon after the campaign :)
Jab Collaborator on August 24 [Retro Fighters Post: 5 + Jab Post: 9 = Total: 14]
Update 3 Colors - the coloring in our update #3 render are not the final colors. The original color scheme is still the plan.
Jab Collaborator on August 24 [Retro Fighters Post: 5 + Jab Post: 10 = Total: 15]
@Kenneth Charles Myslakowski - Thank you! Yes, we will send out updates as we have more information on the additional colors.
Jab Collaborator on August 25 [Retro Fighters Post: 5 + Jab Post: 11 = Total: 16]
@Tyler Magmann- Thank you! We're excited we were able to make this update. Can't wait to see the color options too :)
Jab Collaborator on August 28 [Retro Fighters Post: 5 + Jab Post: 12 = Total: 17]
@Keith Melecio We haven't set up the poll yet, but it will likely be a list of the most requested color options as you've noted. Right now we're working on getting the translucent options and two tone options costed out - we'd like to offer these if possible.
Jab Collaborator on August 28 [Retro Fighters Post: 5 + Jab Post: 13 = Total: 18]
@D-Boy Thank you for backing! Yes we are testing everything top to bottom. The thumb stick and Dpad are of course receiving their due attention. As far as the colors everything is on the table so long as they costing out where they need to.
Retro Fighters 2-time creator on August 29 [Retro Fighters Post: 6 + Jab Post: 13 = Total: 19]
@Daniel Hodson, yes that is correct, however the colors will be available after the initial gray ones are delivered to all backers. It will take a little more time for the colored options, but backers will be able to vote on the next color options at the end of the campaign.
Jab Collaborator on August 30 [Retro Fighters Post: 6 + Jab Post: 14 = Total: 20]
@Thomas Thank you for the support! The promo code will be one to one with your order quantity. For example if you purchase three controllers your promo code will be for three controllers. The color options will be available for purchase online after the campaign and are not a limited time item. The backers will get to vote on the colors after the campaign. Thank you!
September 6, 2017 - Colors [Updates: 4]
We wanted to thank everyone for their support on this project. We wanted to post an update regarding the colors. As we have stated before, everyone will get to vote for their color choices once the campaign ends. We have received request for many colors, everything from gold, black, to dual color (bottom of controller one color, top of controller another color) and also request for transparent colors.
Regarding transparent colors, that will take more time as it requires a completely new mould. The other colors can use the existing mold, but for transparent colors will require a completely new mould.
We will still list the transparent colors on the list to vote, along with a full list of other colors.
The colors will come after the initial gray versions are delivered to all backers, everyone who backs a controller will get a promo code for a future colored version, 1 to 1 (for every controller you back you get 1 promo code for colored version). The regular retail price will be $29.99 (for both gray and colored versions), all backers will get a $10.00 promo code to get the controller at the original backing price.
I know everyone is excited for all the color variations, our main focus though it to deliver a quality N64 controller.
We want to thank everyone again for your positive comments, feedback and support throughout this campaign.
Thank you!
So without ANY WORD on what colors are being offered, I decide to purchase 4. 4 is a great number for the N64, and there will definitely be 4 different colors.... right? 1 for each player???
I post: September 6
Well I backed 4... was waiting for the colors to back, as I would like to get all the colors. Since its completely cryptic on what colors there are going to be, meh
Retro Fighters 2-time creator on September 6 [Retro Fighters Post: 7 + Jab Post: 14 = Total: 21]
@Aaron Tracy, Thank you for your comments, yes the colored controllers will come later after the initial gray ones are delivered, we will post an update later today regarding the colors. Everyone who backs for a controller will receive a promo code for a future colored version when they will be available online. Our main focus is delivering nothing but the best 3rd party N64 controller! Thank you! :)
Jab Collaborator on September 6 [Retro Fighters Post: 7 + Jab Post: 15 = Total: 22]
@David the colors haven't been decided on only because the voting hasn't taken place just yet. We posted an update on this today to help clarify :)
Jab Collaborator on September 7 [Retro Fighters Post: 7 + Jab Post: 16 = Total: 23]
@Tobias 'Dopefish' Lundmark pledges for this campaign will be fulfilled in gray. As a way of extending the campaign to the color options we are offering discount codes so they can be purchased at the same price. You will be able to purchase the same quantity in color options at the discounted price.
Jab Collaborator on September 7 [Retro Fighters Post: 7 + Jab Post: 17 = Total: 24]
That is correct. The gray controllers will be available first and the pledges will be fulfilled with the gray controllers. We wanted to make sure people were able to get the color variants at the same discounted, campaign price, so we are offering discount codes that can be used to purchase these controllers; after the campaign. The color variants will be produced afterward and would ship later than the gray controllers.
Jab Collaborator on September 7 [Retro Fighters Post: 7 + Jab Post: 18 = Total: 25]
@Nightblade all of the original color options, including jungle green, will be on the list :)
September 8, 2017 - Successfully raised $166,347 with 5,555 backers
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September 8, 2017 - Thank you Again! [Updates: 5]
Retro Fighters 2-time creator on September 12 [Retro Fighters Post: 8 + Jab Post: 18 = Total: 26]
@Alfonso Chacon Great choices! A lot voted for the solid Gold and transparent colors as well, thank you!
Retro Fighters 2-time creator on September 12 [Retro Fighters Post: 9 + Jab Post: 18 = Total: 27]
@Andrew Standen We are trying to get close to the original colors as we can, you can look online at the original N64 controller colors to get an idea. Thank you!
Retro Fighters 2-time creator on September 12 [Retro Fighters Post: 10 + Jab Post: 18 = Total: 28]
@Mike Wilcken Yes the colors will be grey, we are shipping them as soon as we are done with the production process. The survey is to place your vote for future color variations. Thank you!
Retro Fighters 2-time creator on September 13 [Retro Fighters Post: 11 + Jab Post: 18 = Total: 29]
@William Ir You can choose the Smoke Color by selecting "Other" on the survey. Thanks!
Retro Fighters 2-time creator on September 14 [Retro Fighters Post: 12 + Jab Post: 18 = Total: 30]
@Nick Gamewell It would be the regular Red Transparent but you can choose other and vote for a different color.
Jab Collaborator on September 14 [Retro Fighters Post: 12 + Jab Post: 19 = Total: 31]
@Christopher DelCastillo, @Nick the discount code truly is an extension of the campaign price. These discounts are limited to backers only. They will be full price to everyone else. The color variants will be delivered after the gray controllers. The transparent option require new molds and have a different timeline to them.
Jab Collaborator on September 16 [Retro Fighters Post: 12 + Jab Post: 20 = Total: 32]
@Normand Barnette, @Gary G - Thank you all for your feedback. The color options are definitely coming. They will however ship afterward. This is for a few reasons. The color options require a different mold. Also, these are slotted in after the initial gray ones. We can't for instance add to our initial production run; unfortunately. If we did that the entire run would be delayed.
Jab Collaborator on September 17 [Retro Fighters Post: 12 + Jab Post: 21 = Total: 33]
@Cliff Church - Color variants will be available with a discount code. Shells are a possibility, but we're focused on the controllers for now. There will be a follow-up USB controller.
Retro Fighters 2-time creator on September 18 [Retro Fighters Post: 13 + Jab Post: 21 = Total: 34]
@Beep Boop The Coupons wouldn't be valid for years or indefinitely, we haven't determined the exact time they would be valid until, probably for 2-3 months after the colored versions are available. Thanks!
September ??, 2017 - Surveys are sent out with no joke... 20 options to choose from? Along with an other box that lets you hand type any color that is not on the list
September 22, 2017 - Survey / Pledged Charges [Updates: 6]
Retro Fighters 2-time creator on September 22 [Retro Fighters Post: 14 + Jab Post: 21 = Total: 35]
@Dazdigo We will be posting an update next week regarding the updated prototype, delivery time and colors. Thank you!
September 28, 2017 - Demonstration Video + Surveys [Updates: 7]
October 5, 2017 - Color Selections [Updates: 8]
Hello everyone,
We wanted to announce the top colors, voted by all of you! Transparent colors seemed to be very popular! Here are the top 5 colors in order:
1. Solid Black 20.26%
2. Transparent Purple 13.55%
3. Transparent Green 8.30%
4. Transparent Blue 8.15%
5. Solid Gold 6.99%
We will do the top 2 colors, but we will also do our best to include the other colors as well. We have mentioned this before, but transparent colors require a whole new mold.
Thank you!
Retro Fighters
Thank you!
Retro Fighters
October 5
Well I am officially bummed, as my colors I voted for were Transparent Green and Transparent Blue. To only now find out that only Black (cool) and Transparent Purple (I wont be purchasing this), I will probably just end up selling my "discount" codes. Complete let down for all the hype
Wesley Orange on October 5
Atomic Purple is the classic Nintendo color for Transparencies, not Green and Blue. I'm not really sure how you're going to be "selling" the discount codes, either, as you'd get maybe a few dollars. Wait for the future, they may make more colors. They are a business and have to make what will sell.
Wesley Orange on October 5
You've also been complaining in every single comment from the beginning. You vastly over exaggerate your reactions I noticed "Complete let down for all the hype." What hype? What let down? You're getting a controller you backed. This isn't a carnival or theme park or new game that's been in development for 4 years.
Jab Collaborator on October 6
we may get to some more colors too. Your picks were close!
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2 colors... we get.... 2 colors...
October 6
@Wesley Orange (who only replies after my comments), lets look at the hype!
Pledge $20 or more - Retro Fighters N64 Controller - Receive 1 X N64 Controller
This should say "Receive 1 X Grey N64 Controller", but whatever, I digress.
We then go an ENTIRE MONTH saying "COLORS ARE COMING!! COLORS ARE COMING!! COLORS ARE COMING!! COLORS ARE COMING!! COLORS ARE COMING!! COLORS ARE COMING!! COLORS ARE COMING!! COLORS ARE COMING!! COLORS ARE COMING!! COLORS ARE COMING!!"
We have an FAQ: "What color options will be available?"
"We have gotten a lot of interest in transparent color options, we will see if this is a possible option. At the end of the campaign we will allow all backers to vote which extra colors you want made.
The extra color options will be available online for purchase."
We have Stretch Goals:
- $20,000 (of the $166,347 raised): Additional Color Options, Backers Get To Vote The Next Color Option
- $30,000 (of the $166,347 raised): More Limited Edition Color Options
We wait the month, we get the survey: "Which colors would you like to order? *choice of what? 15-20" AWESOME!
We then get an update 2 weeks later:
"We wanted to announce the top colors, voted by all of you! Transparent colors seemed to be very popular! Here are the top 5 colors in order:
1. Solid Black 20.26%
2. Transparent Purple 13.55%
3. Transparent Green 8.30%
4. Transparent Blue 8.15%
5. Solid Gold 6.99%"
FANTASTIC! Blue and Green are on there, we made the cut!
Then you read some more...
"We will do the top 2 colors (Solid Black 20.26% & Transparent Purple 13.55%). Thanks!"
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The hype... was a COMPLETE and UTTERLY let down
Alexander James on October 6
@ it was pretty obvious not all colors would be produced, and that we would be receiving the gray version. It's been stated multiple times even before the campaign ended. It isn't their fault you don't pay attention or read all the details before backing a project.
October 6
@Alexander James, I would love to see where it has been said that 1 extra color (not black, as they already have a black mold from their prototype) will be produced.
October 6
And again, only 1 extra color, that being the highly overrated Transparent Purple! That only 753 / 5555 people wanted. There's a good 4802 other people (4801 minus me) that don't want this color. Black was already guarenteed, but that's not a "limited color". That's the color of their Prototype (*scrolling up, I can already see a *black* controller). Seems like a waste of our time only to get Transparent Purple.
Wesley Orange on October 6
@ "Seems like a waste of our time." What time is wasted? How did this waste your time at all? I'm really confused at this point. Your posts make no sense. If you don't want a gray, black, or atomic purple controller, rescind your backing and don't buy any of these.
Well Wesley, if only the 8 updates and 35 admin posts were informative on the color selectings..... 2 fecking colors, are you kidding me.... And one color is "black", which is the prototype color, so don't even say that that is going to cost them anything "to make the mold" (meh, whatever, the octagonal resistor plate was added to the front... but still). All that and being 1280% funded...
As for best post of all against me. Woke up Christmas Day to this one...
David Landstreet on December 25 (regarding the Transfer Pak functionality is being ripped out of the controller and development will not continue [to save money and to push the product out the door faster])
You are NOT a customer, we are all backers of a project. (Producers.) That means we cant act like peasants if theres a change in the product during manufacture. We cant demand customer service because this is not a business storefront, its a group of people who are not involved in a big company. You dont even play the pokemon game, as you stated, you are still getting the equipment needed, just order a vintage stick from ebay and stop spamming the comments of the project. Saying there will be more things stripped out if we dont stand up now is a straw mans argument and very immature too. This is kickstarter, not Milton Bradley Toys co, ltd. Geez get a grip, you ranting maniac. Im shocked your gf puts up with your attitude. I love how you humblebrag about her and put her picture in your profile pic, we get it, you are hetro..
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Really?.. I Laughing my ass off from this! You pull Kelly into this because of my Facebook login picture? Oh man, and that was bothering you enough Christmas day to post that. These people... hahaha. I splurged this Christmas for a FrameMeister. Currently looking for a scart switcher. From there, I will purchase the appropriate scart cables. Then... will look into RGB modding my system. I will then hook up my systems, as composite looks like poop on my 65 inch screen. I am not about to play Mario or Pokemon on a blurry 65 inch screen. If UltraHDMI comes back in stock, I would love to also go that route, but that's highly unlikely. But the fact that I refuse to connect my N64 to my TV due to picture quality and the fact that Kelly kicks my ass in Pokemon Snap... that entitles you to go ape shit on me and end a comment with: I love how you humblebrag about her and put her picture in your profile pic, we get it, you are hetro... Maybe you (David Landstreet) should get that cock of your ass. Sorry I won't join! Hahahahahahaha
Overall, I am sure the controllers will be great. However, how they are handling everything over there on Kickstarter is a joke, and all of the people on the comments are just sucking all the teets of the creators, not having a care in the world.
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^ ^ just made me rage another comment to the kickstarter page, wahoo, feck the man
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I wasn't going to read all that crap because I thought you were giving me shit for having an opinion.
Now that I know that's not the case, I'll go read.
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I wasn't going to read all that crap because I thought you were giving me shit for having an opinion.
Now that I know that's not the case, I'll go read.
Oh God no man, I am completely against how they RetroFighters is running things over there on Kickstarter. It's complete bullshit. The ^ ^ was the colors fiasco and reasons why it is bullshit we are only getting "2" colors.
Personally, I wish I went your route ignition =( I waited til the last minute on purchasing as I was awaiting for the colors list to be released. It never came, so I jumped on 4 controllers. Clearly they would give us 4 different colors right? Nope! They give us a grand total of 3. Grey (default), Black (prototype color), and Transparent Purple (is this the $20,000 stretch goal, or the $30,000 stretch goal? I'm confused now). Glad there are 4 controller ports on the system!
If I would have known that there were only going to be 2 extra colors, I would have only purchased 2 controllers... and then got the coupons for the 2x colors down the road.
Only time will tell if they will give us more than 2 "limited and more limited colors"
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BTW I am "Aaron Tracy". I think I backed and revoked my pledge a few times to leave comments because people were definitely confused about it.
This is exactly why I revoked my pledge before the end. I knew it was going to be a shit show. They raised a shit ton of money, gave only 2 stretch goals, implying, imo, that there would be at least 4 additional colors with at least 1 or 2 colors being limited.
I am bothered by them giving up on the transfer pak compatibility as well, because that's something I would take advantage of. Will that stop me from buying one down the line, no, but it's annoying. When they go to market in like 6 months, I might buy the purple one.
But... if you want to float one of those codes my way, I wouldn't say no. :p
EDIT:Aaron Tracy on September 8
@Craig. Literally backed $1 to put this comment and am going to cancel my $1 after I make this post.lol
Yes, if you back for $80 you get 4x Grey controllers + 4 discount codes to get colored controllers down the line at the same $20 price point.
I definitely want a controller, but I'd like to choose what color I want, if I have to pay an extra $10 down the line just so I get my pick of what's available instead of being pigeonholed into grey, I'll wait and pay a little more.
Double Edit: Oh shit, sounds like you can't even sell the code.
Jab Collaborator on September 8
@Aaron Tracy, Craig Shaffer if you back the goal at $20 you will get one gray controller + one discount code for one color controller. If you back $80 you will get four gray controllers + one code for a discount on four color controllers.
Sounds like you get 1 discount code good for up to 4 controllers.
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Bwahahahaha, I should have just posted over here sooner! Would have saved you that $1! ::)
The whole Transfer Pak fiasco now is pissing me off like you wouldn't believe. I didn't support a "half-assed" controller. And everyone replying to me saying "well this sucks" is vitually telling me to kill myself as who gives a feck (I just watched all of Call Me Kevin (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=call+me+kevin+harry+potter)'s Harry Potter playthroughs and knowing that I swear a lot, feck is just hilarious to say).
They tell us that the Transfer Pak is working in August, when they know it isn't
4 months pass, they decide "shit, we can't get this to work, might as well tell the people..."
So they tell us... and assure us the reason they won't fix it is because, well, we need to release this controller!
They refuse to allow some of us to wait the 90+ days it would take to possibly fix the problem, which means that they are completely dropping the functionality and will not take the time to fix it.
With the lack of content in their updates, let alone the admins comments, it seems they have just been twittling their thumbs since September, not doing anything.
They already had a working controller in August. What did they do in 6 months? Add an Octagonal restrictor plate to the thumbstick back 4 months ago?
I am not saying I am ignorant to DEV/ASM/TST/STG/PROD timelines, but... they had a product already...
And for Feck sake... the more colors they offer, the more people will purchase, so where is the logic in not having a variation of colors?
As for the 1x code for the "colored" controller, that disappointment doesn't even bother me at this point. Just add it to the list of things they feck'd up
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Bwahahahaha, I should have just posted over here sooner! Would have saved you that $1! ::)
I cancelled my pledge, so they didn't even get my dollar.
I'm trying to be weary of KS campaigns now because almost always, you'd pay the same or less waiting.
Admittedly, the only place I can find the RF NES/PC controller is on Thinkgeek for $20, but I'm betting if I wait long enough I can get my colored controller for $20 or near it.
There are not many KS I backed that I'm happy with... actually... looking at it... I only regret maybe 5 of them. 5/32 ain't that bad. But quite a few still haven't fulfilled, so they have time to disappoint.
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That's a lot of backed Kickstarter projects.
I've only backed 7 myself. So far, I've received 4 out of my 7 backed projects and if these controllers come out later this month I will be at 5 out of 7 with the two remaining projects both being games that are way behind schedule. So far I've been pretty lucky in that the only issues have been that all projects took longer than expected, which honestly, I expected that to happen anyway.
So far the projects that have benefited me the most were the Blinking Light Win and the HDRetrovision component cables. I was able to get those much quicker and cheaper than non backers, so I rank those as my favorites so far.
One thing I doubt I will ever do again is back a game. It's nothing against the specific developers I'm currently waiting on, it's just that the more I think about it, the more I feel that backing games is a bad idea, and the carries the highest risk any of the projects I've supported.
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That's a lot of backed Kickstarter projects.
I've only backed 7 myself. So far, I've received 4 out of my 7 backed projects and if these controllers come out later this month I will be at 5 out of 7 with the two remaining projects both being games that are way behind schedule. So far I've been pretty lucky in that the only issues have been that all projects took longer than expected, which honestly, I expected that to happen anyway.
So far the projects that have benefited me the most were the Blinking Light Win and the HDRetrovision component cables. I was able to get those much quicker and cheaper than non backers, so I rank those as my favorites so far.
One thing I doubt I will ever do again is back a game. It's nothing against the specific developers I'm currently waiting on, it's just that the more I think about it, the more I feel that backing games is a bad idea, and the carries the highest risk any of the projects I've supported.
I think the majority of the things I've backed have been functional goods, books, or board games. Sure there are a few video games in there... and those are largely the ones I regret... if anybody wants to buy a download code for Friday the 13th (PS4) let me know ;)
If a video game is going to have a physical release, I'll consider it, but like Bloodstained, I could've waited and I'd get it from BB/Amazon with GCU/Prime for cheaper. *shrug*
I'm backing 40 winks for the CE, because I'm sure it will include the controller, which is nice, and I'm so close to a full N64 set that I feel like I'd be doing myself a great injustice passing on this game.
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if anybody wants to buy a download code for Friday the 13th (PS4) let me know ;)
I might be interested =P
if I'm backing 40 winks for the CE, because I'm sure it will include the controller, which is nice, and I'm so close to a full N64 set that I feel like I'd be doing myself a great injustice passing on this game.
I decided to go the $130 route. Sure, its $1 more expensive than getting both separately, however with the $5 shipping, its cheaper to go the "combined" route. That, and if you buy the Special Edition and they reach $60,000, you get a free controller ;D
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if anybody wants to buy a download code for Friday the 13th (PS4) let me know ;)
I might be interested =P
if I'm backing 40 winks for the CE, because I'm sure it will include the controller, which is nice, and I'm so close to a full N64 set that I feel like I'd be doing myself a great injustice passing on this game.
I decided to go the $130 route. Sure, its $1 more expensive than getting both separately, however with the $5 shipping, its cheaper to go the "combined" route. That, and if you buy the Special Edition and they reach $60,000, you get a free controller ;D
Yeah, I'm still considering upping to the $130 tier, but $85 is good for now.
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Since they come with different boxes, I said "feck it" and pulled the trigger. Better $20 cheaper now than completely sold out. At least we will get the scans for it now =)... if I ever get off my ass... (http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=23930.0). I do know that my scanner is unplugged via USB from a rage post months ago ::)... Am I that lazy that I can't plug it back in? Maybe...
**Edit**
Well damn! These sold out fast!
Pledge US$ 44 or more - The N64 Player Early bird
Pledge US$ 85 or more - The N64 Collector Early Bird
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Since they come with different boxes, I said "feck it" and pulled the trigger. Better $20 cheaper now than completely sold out. At least we will get the scans for it now =)... if I ever get off my ass... (http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=23930.0). I do know that my scanner is unplugged via USB from a rage post months ago ::)... Am I that lazy that I can't plug it back in? Maybe...
wifi scanner over here, so I have no excuse other than lazies.
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@ignition365, thank goodness you agree that 40 winks is the official 297th N64 game ::)
(https://qph.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-3682b3245e3515ae6d5ec10ef357c2b1-c)
Also, I'm bringing this sarcasm to the kickstarter comments :D Nevermind, they did answer the $85 gets you a FREE controller in the updates comments, just not in the main comments.
Wiggy, get into manufacturing N64 controllers, they need a reputable source
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Also,
Hey Wiggy,
I'll buy some legit looking 40 Winks N64 boxes from you, as it looks like these ones are going to look like potential crap.I mean... if you don't use screenshots from say an unknown Next Gen version of the game
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/9cceb48016189a01a3751bd3326a2ed2/tenor.gif)
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Hahaha, I saw you comment over there, so I came back here to see.
Would definitely like to see retail art for it.
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For those of us backing 40 Winks, is anyone planning on opening their rewards if they are saran wrapped (for a scan of the box). I am also thinking of buying another game and box just to have as an opened version. Anyone else have this OCD problem?.... lol... :'(
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I plan to play it, so yes, I plan to open it.
Don't know about my willingness to scan it though.
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VIDEO GAMES LIVE: LEVEL 6
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1916334303/video-games-live-level-6-album-and-movie?ref=5zfvo3
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Not only am I a fag on kickstarter, I am now officially a ballsac as well
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Good grief.
What a bunch of twits. Blindly accepting what they are being given even though it's not what was promised.
I bet these are the same folks who did that Switch dock kickstarter or the Puppy Sticker kickstarter. Probably LOVED those projects.
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Well, KiskStarter support with tie contact us is completely useless, so fights incoming I guess. It's ok, im a big boi.
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Id say it is one of the more toxic ks group but i think all ks backers are a bunch of hostile folks... especially superbackers.
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They refunded me because I referenced South Park.... Oh well, this is me caring. I can buy 3 controllers total for cheaper than what I pledged and get all their colors.
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They refunded me because I referenced South Park.... Oh well, this is me caring. I can buy 3 controllers total for cheaper than what I pledged and get all their colors.
Forced refund. More shady actions.
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40 Winks Kickstarter Link (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/retrogames/40-winks-a-new-nintendo-64-game?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=40%20winks)
Hoping we can hit the $200,000 goal! If you back the SPECIAL EDITION / Collectors Edition version of the game, you will get all of the stretch goals FOR FREE.
| Goal | Money | Progress |
| 40 Winks: N64 Port | $20,000 | Completed |
| 40 Winks N64 Controller | $60,000 | Completed |
| Ruff & Tuff Plush | $100,000 | Completed |
| 40 Winks OST | $125,000 | In Progress |
| 40 Winks: Dreamcast Port | $200,000 | In Progress |
(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/020/354/852/e018e971e3cb7cb78741f0b218af387a_original.png?w=680&fit=max&v=1519582226&auto=format&lossless=true&s=f20e61ecb2429bcfa5300376434efd25)
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Dreamcast would be hecka dope. But I don't think they'll meet that goal.
Did you see that they were trying to get Retro Fighters to make the 40 Winks controller. I'm glad that didn't pan out, I'd hate to have to deal with those guys again.
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Whats the update on "L" Button & Analog Stick for RetroFighters? I can't read it.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1247448559/next-gen-n64-nintendo-64-controller/posts/2130251
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Whats the update on "L" Button & Analog Stick for RetroFighters? I can't read it.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1247448559/next-gen-n64-nintendo-64-controller/posts/2130251
I'm not a backer, so I can't see that post.
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Curious if they are fixing it for the colored controllers, and giving the colors for free.
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Curious if they are fixing it for the colored controllers, and giving the colors for free.
Care to take a screen of the post and share it?
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Hello Everyone,
First we want to thank everyone for your support and for the great feedback. It seems for the most part everyone is enjoying their controllers!
We did want to address some of the comments for those that mentioned the issue of the "L" shoulder button & analog stick bumping each other when you push the stick into the upper left position while holding down the "L" button. Unfortunately, we did not catch this before production and this may be noticeable in some games where you are holding down the "L" shoulder button and pushing the upper left position on the analog stick.
Again this is our fault for not catching this and we have nobody to blame but ourselves for missing this, however we do want to let you know that we are working on fixing it and making it right for those that wish to have it fixed. We are seeing if it is a replacement piece we can send to those for a quick fix or any other modifications need to be done. Please be assured we are here for you guys and just want everyone 100% satisfied and happy!
Future iterations (Colors) will NOT have this issue, but we still wanted to take care of those with the initial gray versions. Once we get a confirmed fix solution we will let everyone know.
Thank you for your support!
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I hope they will pre-fix it for controllers that haven't shipped yet.
-Here's your new controller that we haven't tested properly and here's the part you need to change at your own risk ;D
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Hello Everyone,
First we want to thank everyone for your support and for the great feedback. It seems for the most part everyone is enjoying their controllers!
We did want to address some of the comments for those that mentioned the issue of the "L" shoulder button & analog stick bumping each other when you push the stick into the upper left position while holding down the "L" button. Unfortunately, we did not catch this before production and this may be noticeable in some games where you are holding down the "L" shoulder button and pushing the upper left position on the analog stick.
Again this is our fault for not catching this and we have nobody to blame but ourselves for missing this, however we do want to let you know that we are working on fixing it and making it right for those that wish to have it fixed. We are seeing if it is a replacement piece we can send to those for a quick fix or any other modifications need to be done. Please be assured we are here for you guys and just want everyone 100% satisfied and happy!
Future iterations (Colors) will NOT have this issue, but we still wanted to take care of those with the initial gray versions. Once we get a confirmed fix solution we will let everyone know.
Thank you for your support!
hahaha oh god that... is just glaringly obvious that they should've caught that. They must not have designed the inner workings of the controller very well if the analog stick can hit the L button.
And it does sound like they expect everyone to just deal or to fix it themselves. What a shame.
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My controller definitely has that issue. I didn't notice it the other night when I tested it, but I can feel it now. I guess the good news is that there should be very few, if any, games that require you to push the L button while also using the analog stick. I certainly have never played one, but I'm not a big N64 guy.
As I said before, I still like the controller, but I'm glad I didn't order more than one. My opinion of the company might change significantly depending on how they ultimately handle this situation.
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That would have been my problem, I would have had 4 controllers that had this problem, and knowing the whole Kickstarter, I can only see it now... "Craig, you should be greatful!" "Make him pay DOUBLE to FIX!, THESE ARE FINE!" "There is no problem, Craig's just bitching again!"
Oh well, I did report TJ and the person who called me a fag and their comments have been deleted.
$80 for 4 imperfect controllers.... I'll wait til the bugs are fixed.. and order some
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Ugh, they're going to use Kickstarter to sell their colored controllers, and it's transparent colors only for now. That's pretty disappointing. I was really hoping for an update on the joystick issue but this is the message we got:
First off we want to thank everyone for your support throughout this process, we couldn't have done it with each and every one of you!
In this update we wanted to discuss the future color options.
We are planning to launch a new Kickstarter in about a week, once we have a finalized date we will let everyone know. We decided on a Kickstarter because it gives us a clear indication of exactly how many to build per color based on demand and allows us to offer a larger selection of colors, otherwise if we were to launch on our website or through retail alone we would be limited to only a couple colors because of manufacturing costs and limitations.
We decided to focus on the transparent colors first as it requires a bit more time and additional funds to adjust the colors and to modify the shells for the transparent colored options. We are still planning on additional solid colors, but for the development and manufacturing process we are focusing on the transparent colors and then we will also roll out the additional solid colors.
Here are the top 5 voted on transparent colors we are going with, in order of highest voted to lowest. We are planning on creating these 5 colors for everyone:
1. Purple
2. Green
3. Blue
4. Red
5. Orange
If you order through Kickstarter we will refund you partially for the controller as part of the discount. You would just send us a message and let us know you were an initial backer and would like a discount. We then will send a partial refund back so you can receive at the initial backing price of $20. As these units will be a bit higher than the original $20 backing price, between $25-$30.
We hope everyone is happy that we can offer a larger array of transparent colors than initially planned.
Again we thank everyone for your support!
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That is laughable. I'll likely not back their second kickstarter either.
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That's a hard pass for me. Kickstarter is basically a non-secure pre-order. Now, don't get wrong. I'm ok with that when it's a project that I believe in and I'm willing to take some risk to see it succeed. However, this company has already succeeded with their original Kickstarter. At this point, they should have the funding they need. If they are only interesting in gauging interest in the different colors (as they claim), they should offer pre-orders. That way, you can get your money back if they don't follow through. I'm glad I have the controller that I have, but I don't see myself ordering from this company again.
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First... the controller cable is shorter than the original...
Second... the L + UP...
Third... R + C UP...
Now.... to get colors, we have to do another kickstarter...
what... the hell....
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For anyone who is still backed and can comment on the kickstarter page, I would LOVE if you just asked the question...
What stretch goals from this backing are we getting if colored controllers are going to be their own kickstarter
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Colored controllers aren't the kickstarter, transparent controllers are. ;)
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im just curious what the stretch goals technically were for....
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I mean... $10 off (or it might even be $5 off now) another kickstarter project, thats... a great reward... for backing...
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Yeah, I don't know exactly what they're doing. But they said something about transparent colors not being included in the additional colors, then demand made them change their mind
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I think that's a generational gap honestly. A lot more of kids today like and are used to digital format games. Those of us who grew up with physical format carts and eventually discs and then much later digital as an option, still likely prefer a physical release when possible.
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We are currently talking about controllers, not sure what you are referring to Stryphos
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We are currently talking about controllers, not sure what you are referring to Stryphos
lol I do believe I must've been looking at another thread and then responded in this one. My bad ...
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1247448559/retro-fighters-next-gen-n64-controller-transparent/description
RetroFighters dropped their colored controllers (again, what "rewards" do the original backers get regarding color? Only a discount? That's BS seeing that 40 winks is giving us a free controller, OST, and almost (well not almost) the DC version of the game... again... for free).
I backed the $230 pledge. I won't say anything this time and just be quiet. Main reason, as a middle finger to everyone when they read the instructions (LOL).
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I'm a big fan of gaming related books, so this one is interesting to me. I think at the very least I will back for the Zelda book, but I might consider the collector's editions.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thirdeditions/third-editions-your-ultimate-gaming-library-season/faqs
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I'm a big fan of gaming related books, so this one is interesting to me. I think at the very least I will back for the Zelda book, but I might consider the collector's editions.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thirdeditions/third-editions-your-ultimate-gaming-library-season/faqs
I got the first season books, haven't read through them yet, but what little I did read was very insightful. Can't be "collecting" these books given how pricey they are, but I did back for all 3 books.
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I'm a big fan of gaming related books, so this one is interesting to me. I think at the very least I will back for the Zelda book, but I might consider the collector's editions.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thirdeditions/third-editions-your-ultimate-gaming-library-season/faqs
I got the first season books, haven't read through them yet, but what little I did read was very insightful. Can't be "collecting" these books given how pricey they are, but I did back for all 3 books.
I didn't have time to read through everything yesterday. Do they go into more detail as to the difference between the "standard" and "collectors" editions? That's what I want to know before I decide which level I want to back. I'm pretty sure I will at the very least back one book, but I might back all 3 in the collector's edition depending on what the difference is.
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I'm a big fan of gaming related books, so this one is interesting to me. I think at the very least I will back for the Zelda book, but I might consider the collector's editions.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thirdeditions/third-editions-your-ultimate-gaming-library-season/faqs
I got the first season books, haven't read through them yet, but what little I did read was very insightful. Can't be "collecting" these books given how pricey they are, but I did back for all 3 books.
I didn't have time to read through everything yesterday. Do they go into more detail as to the difference between the "standard" and "collectors" editions? That's what I want to know before I decide which level I want to back. I'm pretty sure I will at the very least back one book, but I might back all 3 in the collector's edition depending on what the difference is.
Standard books
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Collector books w/o sleeves
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The sleeves for the collector's books features what the standard books look like.
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No other differences, I believe... maybe they have built in bookmarks, I don't know for sure.. Definitely appears to come with a lithograph.
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Ok, so it's really just a cover variant, and the CE will potentially have a special slip cover if the stretch goal is met. Honestly, I might just go with the standard edition and save some money. I still have to decide on 2 or 3 books. I'm not really interested in the Dark Souls book, but if the big stretch goal for the 4th book hits, I would probably want the 3 book set to replace Dark Souls with the 4th book.
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Dust jacket and lithograph for the collector's edition books have already been met as stretch goals.
I've not played Nier: Automata yet and I liked Nier well enough, but not enough that I'd care to read lore.
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For the Transparent colored controllers from RetroFighters, the "plug ends" are going to be grey.
I will be dissembling some of my controllers and making a fake account, donating $1, posting the pictures on the comments showing what it will look like, and retracting my $1.
This company man.... sure the controllers are probably awesome, but they are so... feck'n.... cheap....
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They are just plain ridiculous. I'm just gonna get a hori pad at some point and call it a day.
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I'm a big fan of gaming related books, so this one is interesting to me. I think at the very least I will back for the Zelda book, but I might consider the collector's editions.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thirdeditions/third-editions-your-ultimate-gaming-library-season/faqs
Big fan as well. I bought pretty much all books that Pix n' Love published (french editor), Third edition is a spin off of them.
I have the FF books (VI to XII) since many years (in french). It's nice to see that they are translating their books. Some are hidden gems, some where even limited editions impossible to find today.
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What about iBand+? Anyone hear of that? It's on Kickstarter and another crowd funding site. It's supposed to be some kind of device that let's you control your dreams. Talk about VR! I'm both excited and terrified of this. Mostly excited! Because I want to fly and ride on dinosaurs. When I get bored of.... other stuff. Anyone else have an opinion on this device?
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I'm a big fan of gaming related books, so this one is interesting to me. I think at the very least I will back for the Zelda book, but I might consider the collector's editions.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thirdeditions/third-editions-your-ultimate-gaming-library-season/faqs
I got the first season books, haven't read through them yet, but what little I did read was very insightful. Can't be "collecting" these books given how pricey they are, but I did back for all 3 books.
I didn't have time to read through everything yesterday. Do they go into more detail as to the difference between the "standard" and "collectors" editions? That's what I want to know before I decide which level I want to back. I'm pretty sure I will at the very least back one book, but I might back all 3 in the collector's edition depending on what the difference is.
Standard books
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Collector books w/o sleeves
(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/020/363/584/82ab8924fc42fa8a3c232bf5e2e83ef7_original.jpg?w=680&fit=max&v=1519657347&auto=format&q=92&s=bfb49d0708931440f7cfedd5f81e3976)
The sleeves for the collector's books features what the standard books look like.
(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/020/587/851/40143bdc303bd118674a9979c36b2244_original.jpg?w=680&fit=max&v=1521359238&auto=format&q=92&s=4551433886ffa856adb4c88753a9d4ba)
No other differences, I believe... maybe they have built in bookmarks, I don't know for sure.. Definitely appears to come with a lithograph.
The dust covers are kind of ugly. I wouldn’t want them if they game them away.
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Someone beat me to the punch
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Meh. They offer a really cool product at a really great price.
No other colored controllers had matching plugs iirc.
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Crap. Another project I'm probably going to back.
@sheep, this one might be right up your alley ;)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2146199819/the-unofficial-snes-super-famicom-a-visual-compend/posts/2145108?ref=backer_project_update
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I don’t even particularly care about the master system, but I’ll probably still buy that book. Bitmap’s books are lovely.
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Crap. Another project I'm probably going to back.
@sheep, this one might be right up your alley ;)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2146199819/the-unofficial-snes-super-famicom-a-visual-compend/posts/2145108?ref=backer_project_update
Yes, i’ll Definitely be grabbing this one.
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How are people allowed to make money on stuff they didn't create? Personally, I don't think they should be allowed. Much like selling covers, if you make an art book using art you didn't draw or create yourself, it should be 100% free. If I made a book such as those, I'd give it away free.
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How are people allowed to make money on stuff they didn't create? Personally, I don't think they should be allowed. Much like selling covers, if you make an art book using art you didn't draw or create yourself, it should be 100% free. If I made a book such as those, I'd give it away free.
If you are referring to the Master System Book, it's fully licensed by Sega (at least according to the Kickstarter update).
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That's cool, but I saw the SNES book on that page wasn't
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/476090608/the-good-life
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Whats the situation on the L + R on the RetroFighters controller? Updates are only for people who backed and not "refunded" lol
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Whats the situation on the L + R on the RetroFighters controller? Updates are only for people who backed and not "refunded" lol
New Update "L" Shoulder Button
Posted by Retro Fighters (Creator)
Backer3x For backers only
Hello Everyone,
We wanted to let everyone know that we have completed the update on the "L" shoulder button. We had to modify the left side by moving the "hook" on the plastic shoulder button piece.
We are in the process of building these and we expect it to be available to ship around late July / early August.
Have a great weekend!
Thank you!
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Not sure if this has been posted already... this kickstarter needs some love :)
Modern Mallard modifies your existing copy of Duck Hunt and your existing Zapper to work on modern TVs, like LCD or LED TVs. By modifying the Zapper to be sensitive to the screens of modern TVs and by modifying the game on the fly to accommodate the lag inherent to modern TVs, Modern Mallard allows the game to function like you remember. Once modified, the Zapper and game cartridge look completely stock from the outside.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/metsasta/modern-mallard
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Not sure if this has been posted already... this kickstarter needs some love :)
Modern Mallard modifies your existing copy of Duck Hunt and your existing Zapper to work on modern TVs, like LCD or LED TVs. By modifying the Zapper to be sensitive to the screens of modern TVs and by modifying the game on the fly to accommodate the lag inherent to modern TVs, Modern Mallard allows the game to function like you remember. Once modified, the Zapper and game cartridge look completely stock from the outside.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/metsasta/modern-mallard
I've seen this on a few other forums. It's a really cool project and I hope they succeed. But, for me, that's way too much money to just play Duck Hunt.
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Just realized they don't ship outside US, so I won't be getting it :(
This significantly reduces their market size and chances to hit theit goal.
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I saw the guys from the Retro Roundtable talking about that on Twitter, they're basically saying it's next to impossible for that to work properly
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I'd be up for something that enables ALL old light guns and games to work on modern TVs.
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So here is how I define this:
Pointer device: Wiimote or other device that used a reference that is external to the gmea video signal. It uses triangulation to estimate where the shot should land and is not 100% accurate.
Light gun: Nintendo zapper or other device that references images on the screen. it is not 100% accurate either but scales to the size of the screen and is a much better option.
Pointer devices can only emulate a light gun and they don't do it very well. Even the Namco guncon 3 is not very good because it is a Pointer device and not a true light gun.
I really want a true light gun for modern televisions, and I know that the inserted frame along with input lag make it impossible, but I think there could be a better solution than a pointer device.
I like the modern mallard but that price is insane for a one game fix.
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Neat looking NES game Nebs 'n Debs
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dullahan-software/nebs-n-debs-a-new-nes-platform-game?ref=discovery&term=debs%20n%20nebs
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Anybody back yooka laylee at the n64 tier?
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Check out Bushiden! It's a 16-bit styled Metrodvania / Action Platformer similar to Shinobi. There are physical release tiers for PS4 and Switch too.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixelarcstudios/bushiden-a-futuristic-ninja-action-platformer/description?fbclid=IwAR3brSExWzXK4LFQgT20IO3vgF8s690xotkTc-oh3Z-n4ve3GXtXYngFqTo
I backed for a PS4 physical copy as I think this looks awesome.
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This looks like an interesting Kickstarter Video Game music project.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eastasiasoft/colours-a-piano-album-by-rafael-dyll-and-eastasias/comments (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eastasiasoft/colours-a-piano-album-by-rafael-dyll-and-eastasias/comments)
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Retro Fighters is working on another controller, this time for the Dreamcast. I'm not going to get into what did and didn't go well with their N64 controller, but at the end of the day, I was happy with the controller I got. My biggest issue with this new controller is the price. Even though the KS price is a at a discount compared to the retail price that they plan, it's still more than double what I paid for the N64 controller. I don't play my Dreamcast often enough to justify that, and for that reason, I'm probably going to pass on this one.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1247448559/next-gen-dreamcast-controller
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Retro Fighters is working on another controller, this time for the Dreamcast. I'm not going to get into what did and didn't go well with their N64 controller, but at the end of the day, I was happy with the controller I got. My biggest issue with this new controller is the price. Even though the KS price is a at a discount compared to the retail price that they plan, it's still more than double what I paid for the N64 controller. I don't play my Dreamcast often enough to justify that, and for that reason, I'm probably going to pass on this one.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1247448559/next-gen-dreamcast-controller
I don't really understand this one. The original Dreamcast controller is fine and pretty durable compared to the N64 controller (mostly the sticks that crap out).
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Retro Fighters is working on another controller, this time for the Dreamcast. I'm not going to get into what did and didn't go well with their N64 controller, but at the end of the day, I was happy with the controller I got. My biggest issue with this new controller is the price. Even though the KS price is a at a discount compared to the retail price that they plan, it's still more than double what I paid for the N64 controller. I don't play my Dreamcast often enough to justify that, and for that reason, I'm probably going to pass on this one.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1247448559/next-gen-dreamcast-controller
I don't really understand this one. The original Dreamcast controller is fine and pretty durable compared to the N64 controller (mostly the sticks that crap out).
Durability wise, I see no problem with the Dreamcast controller (I've never seen a broken one). For me, the issue would be the comfort level. The DC controller is pretty uncomfortable, especially the d-pad and shoulder buttons. But while I would love to see a more comfortable controller, I don't think I'm going to pay $43 for it.
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Retro Fighters is working on another controller, this time for the Dreamcast. I'm not going to get into what did and didn't go well with their N64 controller, but at the end of the day, I was happy with the controller I got. My biggest issue with this new controller is the price. Even though the KS price is a at a discount compared to the retail price that they plan, it's still more than double what I paid for the N64 controller. I don't play my Dreamcast often enough to justify that, and for that reason, I'm probably going to pass on this one.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1247448559/next-gen-dreamcast-controller
I don't really understand this one. The original Dreamcast controller is fine and pretty durable compared to the N64 controller (mostly the sticks that crap out).
Many folks, myself included, cannot stand the DC controller. It’s an ergonomics thing, not a durability issue.
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Another Kickstarter update. Bloodstained has a Summer 2019 release date (of sorts) finally set. Only two years later than the original estimate.
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Another Kickstarter update. Bloodstained has a Summer 2019 release date (of sorts) finally set. Only two years later than the original estimate.
Better late and GOOD, as opposed to, well Mighty No 9.
...assuming this is actually good. *fingers crossed*
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Another Kickstarter update. Bloodstained has a Summer 2019 release date (of sorts) finally set. Only two years later than the original estimate.
Better late and GOOD, as opposed to, well Mighty No 9.
...assuming this is actually good. *fingers crossed*
I definitely agree. I would rather wait for a good game, than get a crappy game soon. But between this game and Justice Beaver (the only two games I've ever funded), I don't plan to Kickstart any other games.