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My Time at Evershine devs: Get our Kickstarter to $2.5M and we’ll leap past early access

October 9th
We weren’t particularly surprised to see My Time at Evershine, the multiplayer follow-up to Pathea Games’ My Time at Portia and My Time at Sandrock, fund on Kickstarter in less than an hour and rush to $1.2M raised on the platform in just a few days. But you definitely surprised Pathea Games, which has penned a memo to players at the halfway mark of the currently $1.8M campaign. (Read More)

9 to 5 Warriors Returns to Kickstarter as The Bandits Strike Back

October 9th
Last year, the independent action figure brand 9 to 5 Warriors made waves with its first batch of products inspired by the oddball action brands of the early 1990s. The line, originally the subject of a Kickstarter campaign in 2021, found success with collectors and made its way into independent specialty retailers across the U.S. (Read More)

Deliverance Christian Board Game Expansion Smashes Prior Kickstarter Goal

October 9th
In May 2024, I interviewed Andrew Lowen who created Deliverance, one of the highest user-rated Christian games ever made with a rating of 8.7/10 on BoardGameGeek (not a Christian website). (Read More)

World's first electric cocktail smoker: Our new favorite party trick

October 8th
Infuse spirits and cocktails like a professional mixologist with this handy little device, a first-of-its kind gadget that makes adding complex flavors to drinks – and food – far simpler than existing methods. And a damn sight cheaper, too – at US$49 as a special launch price. (Read More)

Jordan Weisman launches Kickstarter to fund Sea of Legends development

October 8th
Jordan Weisman, the creator of gaming franchises Battletech and Shadowrun, today launched the Kickstarter for his next work: A CRPG called Sea of Legends, based on the board game of the same name. Sea of Legends (the video game) is a deck-building isometric RPG featuring a fantasy-nautical atmosphere. Weisman and his team at Endless Adventures plan to launch the game on PC and Mac via Steam and itch.io. (Read More)

Trombone Champ: The Card Game is now live on kickstarter

October 8th
Yes, you read that headline right. The hilarious and addictive Trombone Champ video game is now heading to the tabletop world in a new card game, courtesy of Jason Anarchy and Holy Wow Studios. The Kickstarter is live now. In Trombone Champ: The Card Game, players will play cards to extend trombones and score toots! You can visit the Kickstarter for more information: (Read More)
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Kickstarter Alert: Pots & Panels anthology

October 8th
Rising stars and comics industry professionals have teamed up for Pots & Panels, a new anthology that mixes the culinary world with graphic storytelling. The compilation will collect fifty short comic book stories centered on food and include a section full of actual recipes submitted by the creators, explaining why each recipe is special to them. (Read More)

A '90s-inspired action RPG made by one person has been funded on Kickstarter in less than 7 hours

October 8th
Maple Forest is the newest addition to the trend of games that let you play as a heroic fox, and while it's not released yet it's had a very positive reception already. After being shared to Kickstarter on September 30, Maple Forest reached its funding goal of $36,000 in seven hours and has continued to raise an additional $26,000 in the meantime. I can see why: The game looks utterly adorable and everyone loves a fox protagonist after the success of Tunic. Plus, with a plushie of the cutesy protagonist up for grabs, no one in their right mind would miss out on that opportunity. (Read More)
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MILK CARTON DICE Kickstarter Preview: The Most Adorable Set Of Dice You'll Ever See — GameTyrant

October 8th
1985 Games is your ultimate destination for everything tabletop RPG. Whether you're a self-proclaimed dice goblin always on the hunt for new shiny click-clacks, or you're looking to enhance your tabletop gaming setup with unique accessories, 1985 Games has you covered. Their latest Kickstarter campaign is tailor-made for all the dice lovers out there, and it's packed with charm. Introducing the Milk Carton Dice—an irresistible set of kawaii-themed dice featuring adorable fruit-inspired cats! The Kickstarter is live now, and I’ve got a sneak peek just for you. (Read More)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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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