Football New Manager a 40 years celebration

A project in Amsterdam, Netherlands by Kevin Toms
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Football New Manager, the 40 years celebration game inspired by my original Football Manager game, the game that launched the genre.
Backers: 121
Average Pledge Per Backer: €44

Funded: €5,359 of €3,500
Dates: Jan 2nd -> Jan 25th (24 days)
Project By: Kevin Toms
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Latest News

Thank you thank you thank you!

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We got there. The Football New Manager launch is secured, along with the celebration souvenirs and bonuses!  This is great! From tomorrow I will be telling you more about the next steps. Once again, thank you for taking part! Kevin The beginnings  (Read More)

It's extra time and we've opened up a lead!

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Extra time, in the final minutes. We have a lead (>150%), the bonuses are on for the players! :) Let's go for a bigger win!  Your origin club if you are a footballer in the game. (See screen capture) A 3rd signed poster (Football Star* Manager)... (Read More)

A couple of hours to go, and almost..

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
A couple of hours to go and close to 150%! If the Kickstarter reaches 150% funded during the remaining hours,  I will add 2 bonuses- Your origin club if you are a footballer in the game. A 3rd signed poster (Football Star* Manager) if you choose to... (Read More)

Stretch Goal bonus!

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
If the Kickstarter reaches 150% funded during the remaining few hours,  I will add 2 bonuses- Your origin club if you are a footballer in the game. A 3rd signed poster (Football Star* Manager) if you choose to have the posters Note there are rewards... (Read More)

Walking through Football New Manager

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Chatting my way through the last release :)  (Read More)

Now you can be a Star Footballer in the game

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
In response to requests for this extension I have added extra code to the game.  Now you can upgrade your Footballer in the Game pledge to be a Star Footballer! This allows you to choose the position you play, Goalkeeper, Defender, Midfielder, or... (Read More)

Looking forward to launch

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Simple thing really, I am looking forward to the final run in with this game and bringing it to launch.  You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Just 5 hours to go with the early bird signed posters! :)

January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Just 5 hours to go with the early bird signed posters! :)  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kevintoms/football-new-manager-a-40-years-celebration Early bird posters  (Read More)

First time in 40 years I did this!

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I made a recording of me playing and commentating on my own Spectrum Football Manager :)  (Read More)

Version 0.2.4 is now out to beta testing on both Android and iOS

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I have now rolled out the version 0.2.4 to iOS and Android testers. This included the formations and sample footballers. Upcoming releases will bring the footballers into more use. If you want to join the test group, there is a simple form here:... (Read More)

I just rolled out Football New Manager V0.2.4 to beta on iOS

January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
The main change in this version is adding the formation chooser and incorporating formations into the mechanics of the game. This piece is not finished it will be developed more. Also it shows footballers in the game. Very relevant to this... (Read More)

Let's talk about your name as a footballer in the game

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Now that the Kickstarter is funded, let’s take a look at one of the rewards.  (I tried to make the rewards a key part of this Kickstarter). Your name as a Footballer in the game This will add you as a footballer to be seen on the transfer market,... (Read More)

Funding goal reached! Football New Manager 1.0 is on solid ground!

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Along with your rewards! Thanks to everyone who helped get to this point. Things won't stop here, but this is the key milestone! Goal! :)  (Read More)

At 98% funded.

January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all, and of course this is very encouraging. Close to the target now. :)  (Read More)

The tapes where it all began, in 1982

January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
This tape was how it all began. This Kickstarter celebrates the 40 years since this first game. I began by making these games tapes myself, recording them myself, for the ZX81 and TRS80 versions of Football Manager. In 1982.   Self made original... (Read More)

2 Posters plus your name as Footballer in the game- combined reward

January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
In response to multiple requests to be able to have both the posters and your name in the game, I have created a combined reward that brings the 2 together.  "2 Posters PLUS Your name as a Footballer"  (Read More)

More than 2/3 funded, wonderful!

January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This gives me great hope that this will cross the finish line! If the target it reached, it puts in place that Football New Manager will be here in the coming months. It's fun to write, and I always make a better game when I enjoy writing it.  Euro... (Read More)

Working on the development of Football New Manager

January 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I am always developing the game this Kickstarter is for, -after the weekend draw between Chelsea and Liverpool, Manchester City look in a strong position. But perhaps not so much in Football New Manager :) The current version in development has a... (Read More)

In answer to questions about the renewal Football Star* Manager

January 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I have been asked for app store links to the renewal of the original game for mobiles, that I mention in the text - Football Star* Manager. Here we are: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.toms.kevin.ktfsm&hl=en iOS... (Read More)

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