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Kickstarter: Nube, the Mexican Animated Film Set to Conquer Hollywood!
December 6th
Created by Mexican filmmakers Diego Alonso Sánchez de la Barquera Estrada and Christian Arredondo Narváez, the animated short film Nube has already charmed film festivals and impressed creatives like Guillermo del Toro. (Read More)
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Upgrading your Mac Studio storage SSD becomes possible
December 5th
Third-party accessory-maker Polysoft stepped in to make something Apple won’t: upgrade SSDs for the Mac Studio. These will allow owners of the powerful desktop to increase the storage capacity with relative ease, which is not possible now. (Read More)
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Shakumoto Housei, a Small Necktie Manufacturer From Japan Launches on Kickstarter; Creating a Project That Brings Artisan Craftsmanship to the World
December 5th
In an era which is subject to fast fashion and mass produced clothing, a small Japanese necktie manufacturer are branching out to the world through a new Kickstarter project. This Kickstarter challenge is not just about creating a necktie, but also about the passion, craftsmanship, and warm stories that connect people. (Read More)
Voltron: The Roleplaying Game funds as Shadowrun's Catalyst Game Labs lands a classic anime
December 5th
Based on the 1980s anime, Catalyst Game Labs has crowdfunded a roleplaying game for Voltron. There’s a free quickstart. Characters will be Paladins of Voltron, one of the five lions that combine to make the warrior. The campaign has been funded but runs up to December 23rd on Kickstarter. (Read More)
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Kickstarter - DC Heroes Role-Playing Game 40th Anniversary
December 5th
I was never a big supers gamer. That could be because my teenage friends collected Marvel Comics, and I was a big DC fan. Heck, even in college, DC Comics ruled for me. So, I never got into Marvel Super Heroes like others in my group did. I owned the Mayfair DC Comics rules but I never could get my group to play it. (Read More)
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Crowdfunding campaign reimagines Apple's Touch Bar as a $119 USB accessory
December 4th
In a nutshell: Apple brought a customizable Touch Bar to MacBooks a few years back, but the feature was eventually abandoned following widespread criticism. Despite its discontinuation, the Touch Bar did have a loyal fanbase and now, some passionate fans have resurrected it as a standalone add-on compatible with various devices and programs. (Read More)
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Wehrlegig Games announces Hell Raisers in Kanawha County
December 4th
Hell Raisers in Kanawha County is a snappy, historical board game about the labor movement in West Virginia at the start of the 20th century for one to three players. Play as a coal company operator seeking profit or as the labor movement demanding union recognition in this highly interactive, competitive game. (Read More)
Viking Route, a game with compass, magnets, and lots of action, is now live on Kickstarter
December 4th
In ‘Viking Route’, players will brave the wind and set sail on an incredible adventure aboard a magical Drakkar. Influenced by magical Ravens, sent by Odin to steer your course, and by the winds of Fate, they will face powerful and monstrous creatures out of the Norse Mythos, fulfil challenging quests, and prepare for the final battle to avert Ragnarök. The project will run on Kickstarter until December 20th. (Read More)
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Tenkar's Tavern: Kickstarter - Gary's Appendix: Issue 7
December 3rd
Truth in advertising. I've known Jeff Jones for several years, and he laid out the first two issues of Torchlight as well as the never-released Swords & Wizardry Continual Light Digest Edition. (Thank you, WotC, and your damn OGL drama!) (Read More)
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Kali Yuga: Collectible minis and 5e rules respectfully rich in Hindu myths
December 3rd
Switzerland-based Aradia Miniatures are close to funding Kali Yuga, a set of minis based on Hindu myths.
The models come in two sizes: 75mm to suit painters and collectors and 32mm for battle map models. Pleasing the latter, there are 5e rules for the characters that come with the campaign. The campaign runs until the 19th December. (Read More)
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Move Over Wicked: Theater-Themed Card Game Koalas On Broadway Is A Kickstarter Box Office Sensation
December 3rd
While Broadway sales have faced challenges in recent years, Koalas on Broadway-a theater-themed trading card game from Arrow Dot Press-is sparking excitement in an unexpected way. Now over 200% funded on Kickstarter , the game has ignited interest among theater fans and gaming enthusiasts, offering a new avenue to introduce Broadway to wider audiences and create renewed excitement for the industry. (Read More)
Nesting utensils use magnets to merge into one aluminum unit
December 3rd
Disposable plastic utensils aren't just eco-unfriendly, they're also flimsy and easy to lose inside gear-filled bags. The Kopak Utensil Set is designed to be a greener and more practical alternative, with a nesting, magnetic-coupling, machined-aluminum design. (Read More)
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The Genki SavePoint is a Fast and Tiny M.2 SSD Enclosure
December 3rd
Earlier this year, Human Things successfully got a batch of handheld gaming accessories backed on Kickstarter, and that included the Genki SavePoint — a tiny M.2 2230 SSD enclosure with a magnetic back and 100-watt pass-through charging. (Read More)
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The Flexbar resurrects the MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar as a standalone device
December 3rd
Apple may have said goodbye to the MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar last year, but a team of four engineers believes the concept deserves a second chance. They’ve created the Flexbar, which is essentially a standalone version of the MBP’s thin touchscreen display that can be used with multiple devices and platforms through a USB connection. (Read More)
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Kickstarter launched to bring Tony Wilson Archive to the public
December 2nd
A Kickstarter is raising funds to support the public launch of the Tony Wilson Archive (TWA), currently housed at the John Rylands Library as part of the British Pop Archive. (Read More)
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First-of-a-kind tech turns your world into easy-to-build Lego models
December 2nd
Create a scale model of your house, turn your dog into a brick replica, gift unique creations to family and friends, or scan sights on vacation to make special 'souvenirs' for when you return home. Countless creations are possible – all you need is the Lego and a smartphone. (Read More)
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Exclusive First-Look at Tomb Raider: The Crypt of Chronos' Lara Croft Miniature Revealed
December 2nd
Iconiq Studios has revealed more details about Tomb Raider: The Crypt of Chronos, including how it compares to the games and what modes players can expect. Furthermore, IGN can exclusively reveal a first look at the Lara Croft miniature that will be included in the game. (Read More)
Kickstarter launched to bring Tony Wilson Archive to the public
December 2nd
A Kickstarter is raising funds to support the public launch of the Tony Wilson Archive (TWA), currently housed at the John Rylands Library as part of the British Pop Archive. (Read More)
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World's first portable battle ropes work 10 muscle groups – without the ropes
December 1st
Following on from a campaign that raised nearly US$350,000 from more than 2,000 backers, innovative fitness gear startup Zest Up – which brought us the first ropeless battle ropes – has fine-tuned its hit debut product and added two more levels to suit everyone from beginners to athletes. (Read More)
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Make My MMO: Star Citizen passes $750M in crowdfunding because y’all have no self-control
November 30th
It’s been over 12 years since Star Citizen’s record-setting Kickstarter, and while the game is still being dragged through alpha, its crowdfunding has only increased: This week, the space MMO passed $750M in total crowdfunding in the middle of its free-fly event as people just can’t seem to stop throwing money at this unfinished game that was originally supposed to launch in 2014. Ahem. (Read More)
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Routinely Itemised: RPGs #285
November 30th
Does your RPG have goblin markets or floating markets? Team Geek Native are just back from an Edinburgh Night Market. I bought rum; let’s see how bad the mistakes are tonight! (Read More)
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GVN Talking Comics Interview: Brian Pulido & Billy Tucci On 'The Deadly Trio: Doomsayer'
November 30th
Recently, we announced the exciting Kickstarter Campaign for The Deadly Trio: Doomsayer #1 (having already exceeded over $50,000 since its opening). Following that announcement, we had a conversation with Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner, the founders of Paper Films, who are one of the three successful indie publishers involved in this project. Today, we are thrilled to talk to the other creators who have contributed their talents to this unique initiative: Brian Pulido, founder of Coffin Comics and creator of “Lady Death,” and Billy Tucci, founder of Crusade Comics and creator of “Shi.” Let’s welcome them both to GVN Talking Comics! (Read More)
ETOE's newest coke can-sized projector packs a punch
November 29th
Chinese brand ETOE is developing a new, tubular Google TV Full HD smart projector called the Dolphin that’s about the same size as a can of coke. It comes with simple set-up smarts and a powerful battery, and it’s available now via Kickstarter. (Read More)
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Chroma Camera to release glass-lens Click 35mm camera in 2025
November 29th
Since the mid 2010s, Chroma Camera’s Steve Lloyd has been inventing and manufacturing his own range of film cameras in Liverpool in the UK.
The former IT manager turned Chroma Camera into a full-time after a successful Kickstarter for the original 4×5 large-format camera in 2018, and since then he’s added several more medium-format and large-format cameras to the range. He even built a 35mm pinhole camera (the recently discontinued Cube FF). (Read More)
Classic Comics Seek Crowdfunding This Black Friday
November 29th
Shopping for something unconventional this Black Friday? In an interesting coincidence, several crowdfunding campaigns to revive / reprint well-known comic books launched within the same month, and they’re all competing for Kickstarter dollars at the same time. (Read More)
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