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Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone hits Steam Early Access on March 6
February 7th
The Farm 51 has officially announced that Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone will launch in Steam Early Access on March 6. The game, currently funded on Kickstarter, has also received a brand-new CGI story trailer, offering the first look at its dark and gripping narrative. (Read More)
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This smart tracking device has something Apple's…
February 6th
There's a new Bluetooth tracker on Kickstarter that promises to work with both Apple's Find My and Google's Find My Device networks. And it comes with something extra, too. It has a colour E Ink display and a 10-month battery life. Only catch is, you have to back it and hope it launches. (Read More)
Launch Date Announcement! - by Sarah Cooke
February 6th
I’ve got big news! No Spell Lasts Forever #4 will launch on Kickstarter on Tuesday, March 18! If you don’t want to miss it, be sure to head over to the pre-launch page and sign up to be notified when it goes live. The more followers the campaign has on launch, the more Kickstarter prioritizes it, so following now is super helpful! (Read More)
The Secret World – North America is Up on Kickstarter
February 6th
Star Anvil Studios has a new sourcebook for The Secret World roleplaying game up for crowdfunding. Lead your heroes to protecting our reality and explore the depths of the Illuminati presence in The Secret World – North America. The Kickstarter is nearing its funding mark and you can reserve a copy of the sourcebook and archetypes for either SWADE or 5E for a $30.00 pledge through February 22nd. Expected delivery is March 2026. (Read More)
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Gods of the Forbidden North Volume 3 Rockets Past 200% Kickstarter Funding
February 6th
Pulp Hummock Press has launched a Kickstarter project to fund Gods of the Forbidden North Volume 3, the final volume in the adventure trilogy. The finale promises over 400 pages of adventure as the largest adventure designed for Old-School Essentials draws to a close. The project has already passed the 200% funding mark and you can reserve a premium copy of the 400+ page hardcover (with PDF) for a $69.00 pledge, the standard POD edition hardcover for a $39.00 pledge, or grab just the PDF alone for a $29.00 pledge through March 6th. Expected delivery for the physical books is February 2026 and digital files in December of this year. (Read More)
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Kickstarter - The Oracle RPG App - Less Prep. More Play
February 6th
Content Generators, RPG Tools, and a Campaign Builder. D&D, Pathfinder, and System Neutral. Available on iOS, Android, Steam, and Web. (Read More)
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This Week's Kickstarter Campaigns are Mathematical!
February 5th
We’ve got ‘Adventure Time Card Wars’, a sprawling metropolis, and ‘A Place For All My Books,’ this week on Kickstarter. (Read More)
Nintendo Shuts Down Live-Action Zelda Fan Film
February 5th
The live-action Legend of Zelda fan film Lost in Hyrule has been shut down by Nintendo less than a week after it started crowdfunding efforts. Long before Nintendo and Sony announced an official live-action Legend of Zeldafilm from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director Wes Ball, talented fans and aspiring filmmakers have worked on bringing the world of Hyrule to life through unauthorized projects, including one impressive Ocarina of Time animated feature inspired by the works of Studio Ghibli. (Read More)
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The 10 biggest tabletop games on Kickstarter last year may surprise you
February 5th
Kickstarter, the Brooklyn-based leader in crowdfunding for tabletop games, had a big year in 2024. Not only did it staunch the post-pandemic flow of backer dollars from what has been traditionally its single largest revenue category, it also set some records — including the most-funded tabletop game of all time. (Read More)
Dice Throne’s New Era: Casey Sershon Takes The Helm Amidst Explosive Growth
February 5th
The dice are rolling, and the stakes have never been higher for Dice Throne, the fast-paced, hero-driven board game that continues to captivate both casual and seasoned players alike. Now, the company has announced a major leadership shift, naming Casey Sershon as its new CEO. (Read More)
Did NSFW Comics Dominate Kickstarter Again in January?
February 5th
242 projects that were intended to create actual comics (e.g., not art books, pins, sketch books, how-to books, etc.) launched in the Kickstarter Comics category during January, 2025. That output more than doubles the same (109) in the previous month of December. So, the rebound from the holiday project lull was strong overall. (Read More)
3 days (left) for 13 Screams Beneath the Withering Sky
February 5th
Kids in the Attic, the publisher created by Rick S Hershey and Lucus Palosaari after the sale of Fat Goblin Games are about to win a short-run but successful Kickstarter. 13 Screams Beneath the Withering Sky concludes on February 9th, and that’s just three days from this post going live! (Read More)
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Kickstarter - Arden's Adventures/Arden's Notebook: An OSE 'Zine Series (Necromancer Games)
February 5th
Quick note! Skeeter Green and Zach Glazar are the Special Guests on Talking Crit Live! Wednesday, June 5th @ 8PM ET - Skeeter worked on the Arden's series of zines for Necromancer Games, and Zach is an executive of Necromancer Games / Frog God Games. Link to the stream here. (Read More)
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Don't Go Back to the Well: What's New in Kickstarter Comics
February 4th
The mission of The Comic$ Crowd is to curate the crowdfunding campaigns in the Kickstarter Comics category in order to identify and spotlight those projects most likely to yield actual comics and to yield the most high quality comics in terms of story, design, and cover/interior artwork. (Read More)
Mayhem Brawler II Kickstarter launches Feb. 11th, 2025 | GoNintendo
February 4th
Hero Concept is proud to launch a Kickstarter campaign for their fourth title, Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds, coming soon on February 11. This highly anticipated sequel is a perfect fuse of ’90s arcade vibe and modern rogue-lite/RPG mechanics in a time-transition-themed beat ‘em up, featuring hand-drawn comics-inspired art, frame-by-frame animated characters, and kick-ass soundtracks. (Read More)
Hero Concept is proud to launch: Coming Soon to Kickstarter on 11 February Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds
February 4th
Istanbul – Feb 4– Hero Concept is proud to launch a Kickstarter campaign for their fourth title, Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds, coming soon on February 11. This highly anticipated sequel is a perfect fuse of '90s arcade vibe and modern rogue-lite/RPG mechanics in a time-transition-themed beat 'em up, featuring hand-drawn comics-inspired art, frame-by-frame animated characters, and kick-ass soundtracks. (Read More)
The Best Comics Ending on Kickstarter for the Week of February 4-6, 2025
February 4th
These are presented in order of nearest ending date. To visit the Kickstarter page for any of the projects below, simply click on the accompanying button. (Read More)
Black Lantern on why Immortals is rated 18+
February 4th
Geek Native’s write-up of Black Lantern Productions’ Immortals: Hubris & Glory was pretty popular. It suggests to me that the TTRPG publisher is on to something with their dark 5e setting, and the interest isn’t just a token quirk that a Greek games company is crowdfunding a mythic Greek setting. (Read More)
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Kickstarter - 13 Screams Beneath The Withering Sky
February 4th
A Dystopian Fantasy Roleplaying Game Of Vengeance & Survival With OSR-Inspired Design, But Based On Simple d6-Mechanics. Rick Hershey and Lucus Palosaari make one heck of an interesting collaborative team, and they're the creative minds behind 13 Screams Beneath the Withering Sky. (Read More)
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