KickTraq

GlassGlass Cannon Unplugged, a publisher known for board game adaptations of video games such as Frostpunk, Dying Light, and Apex Legends, has ambitious plans for its next crowdfunding project. This time the Polish studio is tackling Klei Entertainment’s breakout hit from the 2010s with Don’t Starve: The Board Game. But what does a roguelike survival game even look like on the tabletop? Polygon recently spoke with both teams of creatives about defining the board game’s relationship to the original and explori (Read More)

Premium graphic novel and games publisher Magnetic Press has announced the launch date for their pre-order campaign for the official tabletop Role-Playing Game based on 20th Century Studios' world-renowned property, THE PLANET OF THE APES, along with details about campaign-exclusive offerings, to be hosted by popular platform Kickstarter. (Read More)

Indoor cycling could soon be getting a lot more appealing. The HoloBike system combines a stationary bike with an immersive, interactive 3D holographic display … and it doesn't require riders to wear cumbersome VR helmets or glasses. (Read More)

In some exciting news for Australian independent video game developer weforge studios based out of Sydney, their recently Kickstarted video game project Macabre went live a couple of days ago seeking a $85,000 AUD goal to raise funds to expand the team developing the game so they can push towards an Alpha build for the community in Q1 2025, (Read More)

In 2020, Bose killed their smallest but most appreciated lines, the Sleepbuds. They were a hard sell — paying $250 for earbuds that don’t play music doesn’t make a lot of financial sense — but they were loved by those who used them. They are small, light, comfortable earbuds to be worn whilst you sleep, that play in-device nature sounds or white noise and block out the world around you. (Read More)

Sadly, my Nuclear War and Nuclear Escalation game boxes have long since disintegrated, and what's left is incomplete. That being said, these games WERE the go-to games (along with Chaos Marauders from Games Workshop) when we were looking to drink and chat instead of delving into a deep RPG session. Beer & Pretzels? Nuclear War is the game for you. (Read More)

Are you ready to take your mobile gaming to the next level? Look no further than the INVZI Mytrix, the ultimate mobile gaming controller designed to transform your smartphone into a professional-grade gaming console. Whether you’re a competitive gamer or just enjoy casual play, the INVZI Mytrix offers precision, performance, and portability that will elevate your gaming experience like never before. (Read More)

You may have missed out on Shagduk. If you did, you should feel bad! It really is the best novel to come out during the past several years. Here is my old Amazon review of the book: Shagduk is great. Yeah, it's got weirdness, wonder, mystery, intrigue, and magic. Of course, it does! But all… (Read More)

One week after releasing the game’s debut gameplay trailer, retro-focused Spanish indie developer Straynus has unveiled the physical Super Nintendo and Game Boy compatible versions of their upcoming Maniac Mansion-inspired point-and-click adventure, Cronela’s Mansion. (Read More)

With some incredible games releasing this year, there has never been a better time for another extraction horror game to begin creeping onto the scene. Fortunately, Macabre aims to do just that. However, it needs some support from us, the community. Below, we’ll look into what you can expect from the Kickstarter campaign and everything we know about Macabre. (Read More)

Pelgrane Press is currently generating buzz on Kickstarter with £250,000 pledged for the 13th Age second edition. The campaign, which asked for £50,000, took about an hour to fund. Geek Native covered the 13th Age 2e story two weeks ago, linking through to the free preview download, but now can do even better. (Read More)

It’s fitting that Arion Games are kickstarting an Advanced Fighting Fantasy Adventure Creation System, which is a solo-play version of their multiplayer Fighting Fantasy RPG, until the end of the month. (Read More)

Oshi Push VTuber TCG is a licensing collaboration between Japanime, VTuber agency Phase Connect, and Justin Game from Stoneblade Entertainment. In this game, players take on the roles of VTubers, digital personas created by CPU graphics and motion capture software, attempting to dominate the online scene. They will use Content and Action cards to build up their influence in a race to 1,000,000 subscribers to win the game. (Read More)

Nearly a decade after concluding its 12-episode run, Llamas with Hats is set to make an epic return. The FilmCow-produced adult animated web series, which centers around the antics of two-hat-wearing llamas, is set to make a comeback with a Kickstarter-funded epilogue, but when does Llamas with Hats Episode 13 release? (Read More)

When you think of "smart" fabric, does your brain shoot to super pricey, hard to actually obtain clothes that are really only meant for one specific purpose? You can officially leave those frustrations at the door with the new brand we're obsessing over: Brunswick Park. (Read More)

Larian Studios, the enormous team behind recent smash hits Divinity: Original Sin 2 and the GOTY-sweeping RPG Baldur’s Gate 3 have announced they’re opening a seventh studio, this one in Warsaw, Poland. The new recruits will be joining the efforts to work on at least two RPGs, which the studio (unsurprisingly) describes as “very ambitious.” (Read More)

TerraMaster has launched an exciting Kickstarter campaign for its D8 Hybrid, a versatile 8-bay storage solution designed for professionals needing massive data capacity and speed. Best of all, you can score one for under $200 if you act fast! (Read More)