Tim Schafer Raises $1.3 Million - Update Again
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It didn't. They asked for 400,000 which was doubled in a little over half a day and more than tripled before two days. I think the rest is all about gamer enthusiasm (a good thing) and curiosity as to how far the number can go. Not saying the pace will remain like this for the duration of the Kickstarter period, but if the current numbers are any indication, the final tally could very well be well beyond Guinness-worthy.anonymity88 said:
Pledged: $30 - Worth it for the behind the scenes HD footage. I think anyone with dreams to work in the games industry should watch the videos as long as they remain faithful - This is how games are made.
I have a lot of respect for Tim, his games and the idea behind this.
I have a lot of respect for Tim, his games and the idea behind this.
$40
Been waiting for this game for a while. Hopefully well see psychonauts 2 at some point too, and hopefully Tim will give some more love to the PC platform now (we're not dead yet Tim!).
Been waiting for this game for a while. Hopefully well see psychonauts 2 at some point too, and hopefully Tim will give some more love to the PC platform now (we're not dead yet Tim!).
Called it.
Well, not this, but the method used to get the money:
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/7.336886-Lawyer-Destroys-Arguments-for-Game-Piracy?page=21#13668796
I suggested that instead of paying for a single copy of a game to pay the devs for their work, you pay the devs directly to fund the game, which then would be devolped based on the amount of money funded, then released for free.
Well, not this, but the method used to get the money:
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/7.336886-Lawyer-Destroys-Arguments-for-Game-Piracy?page=21#13668796
I suggested that instead of paying for a single copy of a game to pay the devs for their work, you pay the devs directly to fund the game, which then would be devolped based on the amount of money funded, then released for free.
I would absolutely throw money at this... if I had any left.
Apparently three million gets us Grim Fandango 2.
Apparently three million gets us Grim Fandango 2.
Holy crap. A video game being made without funding from publishers?
A total Radiohead of videogame right there...
A total Radiohead of videogame right there...
I meant more on the large scale of the entire industry doing it.weirdguy said:
It's certainyl feasible for certain devs that have large or loyal fanbases, such as mojang, double fine, valve, bungie, etc, but not for the majority.
That, and i'm not dissapointed that my prediction of people not donating to things was wrong
Okay, I'm confused. The point and click adventure game they are asking funding for isn't Psychonaughts 2....is it?
I've got some money to spare, but no credit-card to donate with, so alas. No euros from me. Sorry Tim.
No, it's not. The whole "Will Notch fund Psychonauts 2?" thing is a separate story. I believe the timing is more or less a coincidence.djmegamike said:
As some people have mentioned, while this could revolutionize how games get funded in the future, it's still not quite feasible to fund a AAA game like Psychonauts through this means. Even if it is (and I guess it might be possible), this is a different project.
So, got a response back from a Double Fine Team-member on Kickstarter regarding if the posters are going to be individually signed rather than printed off a signed master copy:
That's the $250 dollar one mind you, which is pledged out at 900 people.
