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This Foldable Keyboard Is Actually A Mini PC Rocking A Zen 4 Ryzen CPU
October 7th
Ever since William Gibson's Neuromancer, thousands or even millions of nerds worldwide have fantasized about the idea of the 'deck', or 'cyberdeck' as it has been known in later cyberpunk fiction. The idea is that of a portable computer, but not like a laptop—more akin to something like a condensed Commodore 64, with no integrated display. In real life, these machines are usually intended to be used with a head-mounted display. (Read More)
Sensor-packing, app-aided coffee mug turns traveling users into baristas
October 7th
For many coffee aficionados, traveling means having to go without their daily cup of artisanal pour-over java. The iKoffy GoBrew coffee maker is out to change that, as it's designed to let users be their own barista while on the road. (Read More)
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Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: THE NONBINARIAN BOOK STORE, YOUNG MEN IN LOVE: NEW ROMANCE, MAN CHILD, and three more projects you’ll love!
October 7th
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Beat’s Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up! Join us for a look into a first of its kind bookstore, a queer anthology spanning genres, and a new take on fairy tales in a sci-fi setting! (Read More)
Altered Alma takes inspiration from Mass Effect to distinguish itself from other metroidvania games
October 7th
After taking Kickstarter by storm and reaching over 400% the number they had in mind, 2Awesome Studio went to Barcelona IndieDevDay and talked to Gamereactor. This promising metroidvania is set in a cyberpunk version of Barcelona and has a cool teleportation dynamic, but perhaps its biggest draw is its narrative. (Read More)
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Wrath of the Sea Lich: Gygax goes Shadowdark
October 7th
If that’s not enough to get your interest, then how about a collab between Matt Everhart and Gaxx Worx boss Luke Gygax. Wrath of the Sea Lich asked for $5,000 to fund, and there’s currently more than $30,000 pledge with two weeks still left on Kickstarter. (Read More)
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Treasure, Tears, and More - by Alexander Macris
October 7th
I am delighted to announce the Kickstarter campaign for the ACKS II Treasure Tome, the fourth book in the ACKS II rulebook trilogy. The ACKS II Treasure Tome has over ONE THOUSAND magic items for use in your D20 fantasy campaigns and a gorgeous cover by the modern-day Frazetta, Michael Syrigos. (You can see the fantastic cover Michael drew for us below. I’m not saying that’s Orm from AX3, but it’s probably someone in Orm’s family.) (Read More)
QUEST SNAKES Funds on Kickstarter in Minutes
October 6th
Looking for a brand new easy, fast and replayable card game where you recruit derpy snakes to embark on wacky quests? Gear up, pick a guild and prepare to set out on an adventure to volley for the king’s favor. (Read More)
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Pocket-size AMD Ryzen PC in a folding keyboard hits Kickstarter — Hawk Point portable has up to 10 hours of battery life
October 6th
Lunar, a 2-in-1 foldable mini keyboard that squeezes in a full computer inside its tiny package, is now available to support on Kickstarter. This tiny PC launched earlier this year, in July, and the Kickstarter version is virtually unchanged from what was shown at that time. (Read More)
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UnifyDrive UT2 review: Kickstarter, cost, performance
October 5th
A battery powered and portable network attached storage device sounds like an excellent idea, but in early access the UnifyDrive UT2 has a few too many limitations to recommend it whole-heartedly. (Read More)
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Can these Kickstarter cycling shorts really reduce lactic acid by 35%? Sidi and Eroica's "iconic" reimagined shoe pays homage to the 70s, Rapha's latest Palace collab + loads more new tech
October 5th
BIG claims from South Korean sportswear company WaveWear whose cycling shorts and base layers with integrated kinesiology tape have appeared on Kickstarter... and yes, the brand says the kit will reduce lactic acid by up to 35 per cent. Now, at this point you might raise your hand and politely suggest that reducing lactic acid by 0.001 per cent would still be "up to 35 per cent", but the headline figure of up to more than a third reduction in lactic acid certainly got our attention. (Read More)
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #277
October 5th
Folks! It’s a late one, and I’ll blame the boom of Kickstarter launches for that. Nothing, nothing at all to do with the decision to blog about beer and whisky elsewhere. (Read More)
Gold Teeth: A grotesque comedy of piracy and occult horror (gamers love it!)
October 5th
Big Robot, the makers of Teeth, is back on Kickstarter and has about a week left on its campaign. The Bath-based publisher offers a game they describe as Captain Pugwash in Hell! Gamers, though, are flocking to Gold Teeth, and this grotesque comedy of piracy and occult horror has smashed through the £15,000 funding target. You can follow the progress on the pitch page. (Read More)
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The Wild Imaginary West RPG Nears Kickstarter Finish
October 4th
The Wild Imaginary West RPG has entered its final Kickstarter week for Rune Foundry and Boylei Hobby Time. The roleplaying game promises a steampunkish, weird West for players to explore. The project is over 500% funded and you can reserve a copy of the physical book and resin dice for a $59.00 pledge or just grab the PDF for a $29.00 pledge through October 10th. Expected delivery for the physical items is next August and digital items next April. (Read More)
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Kickstarter Alert: BIXBY GRANT, PRIVATE EYE: FANGS & BRIMSTONE #2
October 4th
Courtesy of RNM Press, AIPT can share a preview of Bixby Grant, Private Eye: Fans & Brimstone #2. You can back it today on Kickstarter. (Read More)
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Kickstarter Alert: The Marvel Art of Michael Allred
October 3rd
Teased earlier this week, Clover Press has revealed via Screenrant that the next Marvel art book is The Marvel Art of Michael Allred. Previous artists who got the “Marvel Art of” treatment are David Mack, Alex Maleev, David Nakayama, Russell Dauterman, and Michael Turner. (Read More)
The Shepherd Kickstarter Spotlight with Andrea Molinari and Roberto Molinari: The Comic Source
October 3rd
Jace is joined by father and son co-writers Andrea Molinari and roberto Molinari to talk about The Shepherd. An intensely personal story about family and the lengths one will go to in order to stay connected to those we love. They have built an incredibley immersive world that lends itself to an incredible amount of potential for stories. Beyond the theme of family, there is are many other intersting aspects to the stories such as self-identity, history and dealig with trauma. Join us to learn all bout it and be sure to check out the Kickstarter. (Read More)
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Blasphemous II's free and paid DLC explained, and an unexpected crossover has been announced
October 3rd
The Game Kitchen announced the release date for the DLC, which will come alongside a free update, with New Game+, expansion of existing zones, new abbility, new enemies and prayers, new argent board figures as well as Quality of Life updates. (Read More)
The Tome of Worldbuilding Kickstarter Races Past 2700% Funding Mark for Mythmere Games
October 3rd
Currently up for crowdfunding on Kickstarter, for author Matt Finch and Mythmere Games, is the Tome of Worldbuilding. The volume promises plenty of inspirational material and random tables for creating your own fantasy roleplaying game worlds. The project is over 2700% funded and you can reserve a copy of the hardcover (with PDF) for a $55.00 pledge or just score the PDF along with The Nomicon in PDF – a volume for creating fantastical names – for a $30.00 pledge though October 15th. (Read More)
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Sink, soars: Kickstarter double-downs on magical 5e pirates
October 3rd
Sink! is a new 5th Edition supplement that brings the exciting world of pirates and tattoos to your D&D games. With nautical subclasses, magic item tattoos, and modular dungeons, Sink offers a treasure trove of content to enhance your seafaring adventures. (Read More)
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Now You Can Form The Head - Voltron RPG Launches October 8th On Kickstarter
October 2nd
Voltron is coming soon to a tabletop near you, thanks to a new RPG in the works from Catalyst Game Labs, Kickstarting next week! (Read More)
Unstable Games' new board game earns $500k in the first day of Kickstarter
October 2nd
Unstable Games have launched their newest board game, Twisted Cryptids on Kickstarter, and it’s already a huge success. After just one day of crowdfunding, Twisted Cryptids has earned over $500,000 USD with over 5,000 backers. (Read More)
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RPG Crowdfunding News - Wild Imaginary West, Unnatural Horrors, Zombie Road, and more
October 2nd
This week’s TTRPG crowdfunding sampler looks at projects that end between October 10 to 16. You’ll find mech cowboys, 5e horror, design advice, adventures, zombies, Victorian 5e, and more. (Read More)
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RPG Crowdfunding News - Wild Imaginary West, Unnatural Horrors, Zombie Road, and more
October 2nd
This week’s TTRPG crowdfunding sampler looks at projects that end between October 10 to 16. You’ll find mech cowboys, 5e horror, design advice, adventures, zombies, Victorian 5e, and more. (Read More)
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ICv2: 'Heroes of Barcadia' Expansion Passes $700,000 in Funding
October 2nd
Heroes of Barcadia is tabletop party game where players race through a dungeon to battle various monsters in an effort to defeat the Grand Drink Guardian and reclaim the town's liquid gold. The character pawns are represented in the game by Character Cups, and their life total is represented by the amount of beverage left in the glass. The base game is for two to six players, ages 21 and up, and plays in 30 to 90 minutes. (Read More)
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VIRPIL Launches Kickstarter for new Advanced Flight Simulator Yoke
October 2nd
VIRPIL has launched their Kickstarter campaign for the recently announced ‘Advanced Flight Simulator Yoke‘. The yoke marks VIRPIL’s entry into the civil aviation market, while the company has previously produced hardware more akin to space and military. (Read More)
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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: 'Girls vs Ghouls'
October 2nd
Girls vs Ghouls is a hidden identity game for 4 to 7 players, ages 14 and up, and takes about 40–60 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge level of $39 for a copy of the game or $59 for the deluxe edition; there’s a $10 expansion pack available as an add-on. Although the box says 14 and up, the gameplay is simple enough that younger kids should be able to pick it up—I played with my 11-year-old—but the trickiest part could be the social deduction, which can even fool adult players. The setting and illustrations are generally family-friendly. (Read More)
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Brio Kitchen Box helps car-campers channel their inner chef
October 2nd
If you're an avid camper, you likely know someone who's built their own camp-kitchen-in-a-box that can be up and running in a matter of seconds. Well, if you like the idea but don't want to build such a setup yourself, you can always just buy the Brio Kitchen Box. (Read More)
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Altered Alma Reaches Blasphemous 2 Crossover Goal In Final Hours On Kickstarter
October 2nd
Critical Reflex announced that the 2Awesome Studio-developed cyberpunk metroidvania Altered Alma will receive a free DLC titled “Neon & Miracle,” After reaching a Kickstarter Goal, the DLC will expand the game’s universe in a surprising crossover with The Game Kitchen’s Blasphemous 2. (Read More)
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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: 'Space Freight'
October 1st
Space Freight is a resource management game for to 2 to 5 players, ages 14 and up, and takes about 30 to 60 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge level of $67 for a copy of the game. The game rules aren’t too complex so I think you could go perhaps as young as 10 as long as they can handle some direct conflict in the game. (Read More)
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After 'The Day Before' Was Deemed 2023's Biggest Gaming Failure, Fntastic Asks Fans to Fund their Redemption Game 'Escape Factory' Through Kickstarter
October 1st
After the scandalous release of The Day Before, Fntastic is back with a shocking move. The company announced a new game, Escape Factory, which will be funded via a Kickstarter campaign. The studio is asking for $15,567 to support the project, which they pitch as a multiplayer, physics-based escape game. (Read More)
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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: 'Citizens of the Spark'
October 1st
Citizens of the Spark is a tableau-building card game for 1 to 5 players, ages 14 and up, and takes about 45–60 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge level of $40 for a copy of the game, or $55 to include the optional playmat. I think some kids younger than 14 with some gaming experience should be able to pick up the rules—the iconography on the cards can take a little bit to figure out, but isn’t overwhelming, and there isn’t really anything that would make the game inappropriate thematically. (Read More)
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Deadlands: The Abominable Northwest Tramples Kickstarter Goal in Minutes
October 1st
Pinnacle Entertainment Group has launched a new Kickstarter for their Deadlands setting for the Savage Worlds Adventure Edition RPG. The Abominable Northwest is a trail guide focusing on the Pacific Northwest. The project trampled its funding goal in minutes and there are a variety of pledge levels. Grab the hardcover setting book (with PDF) for a $40.00 pledge. You can also score the Carnage in the Cascades plot point campaign box set (with PDFs) for a $40.00 pledge or go all in and grab everything on offer for the Northwest – including a graphic novel – for a $120.00 pledge through October 24th with an expected delivery next August. (Read More)
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