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Disastercake, AKA Mike Gale, is set to see his dream game project become a reality. Soul Saga ends its Kickstarter with $195,528. This is far past the $ 60,000 initial goal, although it doesn't go all the way to the $ 250,000 stretch goal. Gale has opened up Paypal as an alternate avenue for more backers to join in, and with an additional $ 2,000 raised in Paypal, he has decided to build the game all the way up to Garen's Saga, which is the $ 200,000 stretch goal. (Read More)

Soul Saga has surpassed its $60,000 Kickstarter goal, with $195,528 earned for development of Disastercake’s love letter to PSOne JRPGs. (Read More)

Our regularly revised feature keeps you up to date on the Kickstarter games worth watching, and helps you track projects both before and after they’re funded. (Read More)

Almost there!We've only got 8 hours left on the campaign!  It's gonna be tight, but the closer we creep to that Garen's Saga stretch goal the better chance we have of getting it in the game  We also have Paypal options that will help late backers... (Read More)

GRAND BLANC, MI – Former Grand Blanc resident Mike Gale is looking to meet an ambitious goal in a monthlong effort to finance a video game through the crowd funding website, Kickstarter. (Read More)

Atelier of Souls Unlocked!We did it!  You can now explore the mysterious tower known as the Atelier of Souls!  This tower has many legends and rumors surrounding it, but none have come out of the tower alive to tell the true tale.  Explore this... (Read More)

We're Almost There!It's been quite the month!  Soul Saga has gone from only a handful of fans to having over 4,500 supporters!  It's amazing how much progress has been made!  But it's not over yet.  We still have a little over 2 days to go!  We... (Read More)

http://www.youtube.com/TheDisastercake Youtube Live Streaming possible, but...Our live streams have been a blast!  I want to continue them, but many people are having technical difficulties with twtich.tv.  So I looked into alternatives, and the... (Read More)

Soulful SagaSo we've all heard of rap, but have you ever heard of nerdcore?  Nerdcore rap is a style of music that will completely reformat your way of thinking about rap music.  As it's name implies, its goal is to identify with the video game... (Read More)

On June 15, Mike Gale brought his lifelong dream to Kickstarter. That dream is Soul Saga, a JRPG love letter to PlayStation classics like Final Fantasy, Star Ocean, and Breath of Fire. (Read More)

Guild Battles Unlocked!We've unlocked Guild Battles!  These are large scale battles that allow you to fight with your entire guild against giant monsters and swarms of foes!  This gameplay element will be woven both into the story and into the... (Read More)

Let's Play!Last week was buckets of fun with nearly 100 viewers hanging out during the live streams at twitch.tv/thedisastercake.  We covered lots of information about Soul Saga and even put our heads together to analyze the game design elements in... (Read More)

Forgotten Beasts Unlocked!We've done something we may very well regret later.... we've unlocked titans so terrible that history itself tried to erase them from its pages.  These monsters are by far the strongest foes you'll encounter in Soul Saga.... (Read More)

Crowdfunding ist seit einiger Zeit ein beliebtes Mittel, mit dem Indie-Entwickler Geld für die Realisierung ihrer Spieleideen sammeln. Zu diesen Entwicklern zählt auch Mike Gale. Er möchte mit seinem 3D-JRPG „Soul Saga“ eine Art Liebeserklärung an beliebte Reihen wie „Final Fantasy" und „Suikoden", aber auch Einzeltitel wie „Chrono Trigger” oder „Skies of Arcadia” abliefern. Das Spiel soll im Sommer 2014 u.a. für die Wii U erscheinen. (Read More)

Home Above The CloudsAivi has made Soul Saga first Soul Saga melody!  This melody, titled "Home Above The Clouds", is a beautiful, relaxing town theme for the peaceful areas of Medonia.  Aivi is hoping to get a sample of a more action based theme... (Read More)

Guild Hall Unlocked!Today we've knocked out another stretch goal: The Guild Hall!  The Guild Hall unlocks the full potential of your Airship by allowing you to send your inactive Guild members on missions and assign them jobs around the Airship! You... (Read More)

I have a big backlog of new games to talk about, but it’s been nearly a month since I last ran Back to Back, so those will have to wait until next week as I peek in on the world of crowdfunding. (Read More)

Kickstarter is a hell of place to find really great projects to not only get excited about but to also help fund. Recently, I came across a little game by developer DisasterCake called Soul Saga part 1. Designed to bring memories of the RPG renaissance of the late 90’s it’s creator Mike Gale refers to it as his Love Letter to classic JRPGs. (Read More)

Guild Master Unlocked!We did it!  With the Guild Master achievement unlocked you not only get Mithos, Elise, Max, and Taro, but there will also be a plethora of other secret, recruitable characters who can join you on your journey! These characters... (Read More)

Legendary Weapons Unlocked!We did it!  Another stretch goal down!  We now have legendary end-game weapons so powerful they their own storylines to acquire them!  Bottomless labyrinths, ancient titans, and haunted forests await you in your quest... (Read More)

The Crowdfunding Efforts Of Soul Saga Are Far From Over, Head Over To Kickstarter If You're A Fan Of The J-RPG Genre. (Read More)

Harkening back to video game days of the 90’s, Soul Saga by Disastercake brings together an ensemble cast of Japanese inspired characters in 3-D through a game inspired by the likes of Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire, Suikoden, and Persona. Also, the game features some incredible voice talent. (Read More)

It would have been a real injustice if Soul Saga didn’t make it onto a PlayStation platform. The brainchild of former Microsoft employee Mike Gale is pitched as a love letter to the PSone JRPG era, but was originally only confirmed for the PC, Mac, and Linux. Fortunately, the success of the title’s Kickstarter – which has almost doubled its initial target at the time of writing – has allowed one-man development outfit Disastercake to pledge support for both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. We caught up with the studio’s founder to talk consoles, daily routines, and the future of a fatigued genre. (Read More)

Job Boards Unlocked!Another stretch goal down!  We've unlocked Job Boards, and that means we have a WHOLE lot more optional and meaningful content.  Explore the world of Oterra, help the citizens of Medonia, rank up your Guild, and get paid while... (Read More)

Today's game is Soul Saga featuring developer, Disaster Cake. It's a one on one podcast as we take a trip to the past of JRPGs. (Read More)

Let's knock out those stretch goals!So in an attempt to help you have a reason to increase your pledges, I am trying to come up with new digital in-game swag that you can grab. Some changes so far include both NEW tiers and alterations to existing... (Read More)

We did it!Another stretch goal bites the dust! =D Not only do we get to fly our airship around Medonia... we get to shoot down dirty sky pirates and giant monsters, too!  This new battle mechanic will also open up new possibilities for interesting... (Read More)

A little over two weeks ago, a really cool-looking RPG called Soul Saga popped up on Kickstarter. The developer is a small company called Disastercake, lead by Mike Gale. The game recently passed $100,000 with half its’ time left, and is continuing to be a success. I sat down with Mike Gale to talk about Soul Saga, Disastercake and his approach to indie game development. (Read More)

Soul Saga is the next ambitious Kickstarter title heading our way, now that its reached it’s Wii U stretch goal. The game is based on classic JRPGs which hit the SNES, PS2 and Dreamcast, so we couldn’t imagine a better home for it than the Wii U. We’ve decided to switch things up a bit, and have a casual chat about the game and the processes behind it with Disastercake founder Mike Gale… (Read More)

Let's talk about the classics...So a week ago I set up my system so I could stream some classic JRPGs and play them with my new friends... that's you!  Let's take a ride back to a time when a 300 polygon character was considered the pinnacle of... (Read More)

Airships!We did it! =D  Because of your awesome efforts you now get to explore Medonia the way it was meant to be: on the back of your very own Airship!  If you've ever played Skies of Arcadia then you'll understand the type of system that will... (Read More)

It's here!I finished it!  So this is the very basics of the combat system using practically placeholder -everything- and should just be used to give you an idea of how it will play out in general.  This video also does not cover the unique... (Read More)

Exceeding its Kickstarter funding goals, Disastercake Studios have formally announced its first title, Soul Saga: Episode 1. (Read More)

Bei Kickstarter versucht Disastercake (alias Mike Gale) ein klassisches Japan-Rollenspiel basierend auf den Vorbildern Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire, Suikoden und Persona zu finanzieren. (Read More)

Το Soul Saga θα είναι γεμάτο μυστικά, μεγάλα και μικρά. Κάποια θα ανακτηθούν από ενδιαφέροντα επιτεύγματα, άλλα με δημιουργική σκέψη σε κρυφά παζλ διάσπαρτα σε όλο τον κόσμο. Μερικά μυστικά είναι ισχυροί θησαυροί, άλλα και εντελώς νέα επίπεδα. Μπορείτε να περιμένετε να ανακαλύπτετε κάτι καινούργιο κάθε φορά που παίζετε το Soul Saga! (Read More)

Soul Saga honors its roots!We did it!  Such amazing progress in only a few days!  It was just yesterday that we blew through both the game's initial funding AND the voice acting stretch goal!  And now we're getting on the consoles!  This is soooo... (Read More)

Another Kickstarter success this week as Soul Saga, a PlayStation-era JRPG inspired game of the same style. We're talking and expansive and unique fantasy world, turn-based combat styled after Final Fantasy X, a visual style that channels the Final Fantasy remakes on the DS and 3DS, and of course -- a lot of heart. Developed by one-man-team Disastercake, Soul Saga will be coming to PC, Mac and Linux in July of 2014 (and PS4, Wii U and Vita too if it gets $2000 more) (Read More)

One-man game studio Disastercake has just had its first project, Soul Saga: Episode 1, fully funded on Kickstarter. The game is a JRPG inspired by the console classics we all know and love, described as, "a story driven RPG with environmental puzzles and turn based combat". (Read More)

Soul Saga será lançado no PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita e Wii U. Sua campanha no Kickstarter atingiu a meta de 80.000 dólares para que isso acontecesse. (Read More)

Okay, you got me, it’s a Kickstarter project. But this is a game I really want to play on my Vita, admittable, it won’t be playable untill next year, but without your help it won’t be playable on the Vita/PS4 at all! (Read More)

Mancano ancora 15 giorni alla fine della campagna di raccolta fondi di Kickstarter per il gioco Soul Saga, ma già e stato raggiunto il goal fissato a 60000$. (Read More)

Voice Acting Unlocked!Thanks to everyone, we have unlocked Voice Acting in the game!  I'm so excited to get to work with Todd, Kira, and any other amazing actors that will be joining the Soul Saga cast! Thank you so much for supporting Soul Saga!... (Read More)

100% Funded!We did it!  You guys are amazing!  Thank you SOOOO much for your support for Soul Saga!  It's hard to believe that something I have worked on for so long alone is now something I can share with you.  Together we can make Soul Saga a... (Read More)

Soul Saga on the PS Vita and Playstation 4!Finally I can announce something I could have only dreamed of before this Kickstarter: Soul Saga will be making it to Playstation consoles!  Well, if the stretch goal is met! I had some long and hard talks... (Read More)

A new week is here, and with it a new Kickin’ it with! This time around I got to talk to Disastercake about Soul Saga, a love letter to the J-RPG genre. (Read More)

J−RPG......。それは少年少女が世界を救う物語。海外では、「少年少女が世界を救うなんてあり得ない！」と言われてしまっているのが、日本製のRPGの現状です。 (Read More)

As part of an ongoing Kickstarter campaign for its retro-styled JRPG Soul Saga, indie developer Disastercake has added an $80,000 stretch goal that will fund the creation of a Wii U port. (Read More)

75% funded with 19 days left!We're doing it!  We're already at 75% funding and it only took a little over a week.  Thank you all very, very much for your extremely generous pledges, and to help let the world know about Soul Saga!  But the 100%... (Read More)

Playstation Negotiations Moving ForwardI'm currently chatting with Sony reps from NA and Europe.  I will let you know as soon as I have gotten the information I need and if it is a viable option to port Soul Saga to these platforms.  Let's keep... (Read More)

WiiU goal reduced to $80,000After receiving much feedback and thinking hard about it, I've decided to adjust the WiiU stretch goal down from $105,000 to $80,000!  A lot of us REALLY want to get on to the WiiU, so let's make that happen! =D  I am... (Read More)

Since we posted this exciting news, Disastercake has got in touch with us to let us know it has reduced the Wii U stretch goal to $80,000. (Read More)

You can now purchase just the WiiU code.I have gotten some feedback from some people that they would like to only get a WiiU code. I have created a $15 option for this.  If you really only want the WiiU code, please select this option.  But please... (Read More)

Thanks to your amazing effort to help Soul Saga be known to the world, we are cruising to our minimum goal of $60,000.  So it's time to take a look at our stretch goals! Not the actual in-game GUI ;) Voice Acting Voice acting can really help tell a... (Read More)

The one-man-band behind Indie development studio, Disastercake, is hoping to bring its J-RPG Kickstarter project to the Wii U eShop in Q4 2014. Described as a "love letter to J-RPG classics from the Playstation era like Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire, Suikoden, and Persona", Soul Saga: Episode I stars a young protagonist named Mithos who hopes to become the strongest Guild Master in the world. (Read More)

Soul Saga: Episode 1, an RPG on Kickstarter that claims to be inspired by classic Playstation JRPGs, will be coming to Wii U next year if its stretch goal of $105,000 is met. (Read More)

WiiU Confirmed!Next year that image may become reality!  I've gotten all the details so far that I need to safely tell you that Soul Saga will be able to get on the Wiiu!  Well, if we hit the right stretch goal!  It costs a little bit to get on... (Read More)

Something Different is a game about crazy rules that constantly change, dueling your friends, and sometimes talking like a pirate. This card game is created by my friends from back in my hometown! If you like card games, please take a look here! My... (Read More)

48% funded by day 5!We're doing it!!! It's only day five and we're nearly half funded!  Thank you so much for supporting Soul Saga! =D Soul Saga on the WiiU?After some more research I've come to the conclusion that I will definitely be trying to... (Read More)

Wow!40% funding in 4 days!  Thank you to everyone who has given such generous pledges!  The support you've given Soul Saga and I is moving beyond words.  Thank you so much! DRM-Free Keys for all backers Confirmed!It's confirmed!  You will... (Read More)

25% Funded!On day 3 we have already reached 25% funding!  I want to thank everyone for all of their generous pledges to support Soul Saga!  Without you this couldn't be happening. I am EXTREMELY grateful!  =D Add-On PricingI've received a lot of... (Read More)

Soul Saga is described by its developers as "A love letter to J-RPG classics from the Playstation era like Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire, Suikoden, and Persona." (Read More)

Soul Saga is a new JRPG inspired by the likes of role playing games like Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire and Suikoden. SS features an intriguing story set in the sky city of Medonia and a deep turn based battle system most like Final Fantasy 10. Scroll down for some gameplay footage and our interview with developer Mike Gale. (Read More)

PlayStation時代の『ファイナルファンタジー』、『ブレス オブ ファイア』、『幻想水滸伝』、『ペルソナ』といったJRPGにインスパイアされたインディーズタイトル『Soul Saga』がKickstarterに登場しています。本作は環境パズルや捻りを加えた『ファイナルファンタジーX』風のターンベースコンバットを備えたストーリー駆動のRPGです。 (Read More)

Voice Acting Stretch GoalAs you may have gathered from the video, Soul Saga will have voice acting!  Well, if we reach the stretch goal for it. ;) If the stretch goal is met then Soul Saga will contain voice overs for the ENTIRE game!  I'm... (Read More)

The world of crowd-funding is having its cash-glands tickled by more than one JRPG-inspired project right now, and we’ve talked about the CGI-fantasies of TBT: The Black Tower on a few occasions recently, and that is an ambitious-looking project indeed. I have to admit, though, that I far more enticed by the rather more cartoon-angled notions of the slightly less grand looking (but all the more alluring) Soul Saga. This hearkens to a slightly earlier era of the JRPG, and is all the stronger for it. The lovely, twee, flash-cut art style is being bolstered by references to the mechanics of a bunch of games beloved by the TV-box gamers. (Read More)

I can hardly handle the amount of love put into this project, I feel like the Grinch near the end of his grump spree, except I'm not feeling grumpy, I'm just really endeared by developer Mike Gale. Soul Saga is a return to the JRPG glory days, influenced by classics such as Chrono Trigger, Breath of Fire and Persona. (Read More)

Thank You!Wow!  10% on the first day of Soul Saga's Kickstarter!  I'm moved beyond words by the support that you have shown Soul Saga and all of us working on it.  Everyone involved with Soul Saga has worked hard to bring you a game we're proud... (Read More)

Disastercake est un mec normal avec un rêve énorme : Faire des jeux dont il est passionné. Le nom de ce mec est Mike Gale.. et c'est moi ! J'ai travaillé sur Soul Saga pendant des années en tant que programmeur, game designer, et artiste technique. J'ai également confié beaucoup d'arts de Soul Saga à de talentueux artistes de par le monde en utilisant mes économies réalisées tout au long de ma vie. J'ai travaillé pour Microsoft dans leur département du jeu vidéo, mais j'ai quitté ce poste confortable pour travailler sur Soul Saga, un jeu inspiré des classiques du JRPG. (Read More)