I recently read an article from the developer of one unreleased Kickstarted video game pointing out the flaws of other failed Kickstarted video games and saw an interesting discrepancy. The Kickstarter page listed 10 developers working on the project, while the article author indicated that “just two programmers and one part-time artist” worked on getting … Continue reading
When Kickstarter-backed projects like Yogventures collapse, it’s important to look closely at them to see what the lessons are. In this case, it appears a key lesson is, “The backers are screwed”. Continue reading
Pre-funding titles in alpha, beta, etc is an act of trust… and there plenty of reasons why that trust is being eroded. Continue reading
A bit more analysis about Kickstarter delivery rates for video games – adding a year to any indicated Kickstarter delivery date is a smart move. Continue reading
The data and analysis sheets used in my recent examination of Kickstarted video game delivery rates. Continue reading
For projects funded from 2009 through to the end of 2012, the majority of successful Kickstarter video games remain undelivered to the people who helped finance them. Continue reading
I’m completed a project-by-project update of all the successful video game Kickstarters to see how many have actually delivered on their promises. Analysis to come soon, but the list is done! Continue reading
My 400th post. This is less a retrospective than a contemplation of what comes next. Continue reading
City of Titans has launched its Kickstarter and has been fully funded. Although it offers an attractive dream of brining City of Heroes back, it isn’t going to get anywhere near what it is promising. Continue reading
Since its very successful Kickstarter, OUYA has done a great job making itself look terrible. Continue reading
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