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Leakers suggest Chronicles of Elyria boss is working on ElyriaMUD and income generation
Leaked messages suggest that Jeromy Walsh, a key figure at Soulbound Studios, is actively developing ElyriaMUD, a spin-off of the troubled MMORPG Chronicles of Elyria. The leaked communications indicate plans to monetize ElyriaMUD and potentially license the Chronicles of Elyria IP for a mobile game, despite the original MMO's troubled development history and ongoing skepticism from former backers.
Make My MMO: Stars Reach’s imminent early access, Book of Travels’ farewell
Stars Reach, an MMORPG developed by Raph Koster and Playable Worlds, is launching into early access soon, with Kickstarter backers able to collect their keys. Meanwhile, the tiny MMO Book of Travels has sunsetted its multiplayer version and is now available as a single-player game. The article also provides updates on various other crowdfunded MMO projects, highlighting both successes and failures in the genre.
Star Citizen tentatively lists planet generation updates, new sandbox missions, and new gear for alpha 4.11
Cloud Imperium Games has tentatively outlined planned features for Star Citizen's Alpha 4.11, including procedural world generation tools, NPC population management, and new sandbox missions. The update also plans to introduce a new heavy combat armor set, weapons, and a unique Aegis Tiburon variant. Star Citizen, originally crowdfunded in 2012, continues development in alpha and has raised over $1 billion.
Job Simulator Is Finally Giving Your VR Headset The Day Off
FarBridge has announced Job Simulator: Human Relations, a co-op VR game that expands the Job Simulator universe. The game is seeking crowdfunding via a Kickstarter campaign to raise $150,000 for development. This new title will allow up to four players to work together, navigating virtual workplaces and appeasing robot overlords.
Lord of the Rings fans need to try this tabletop RPG, especially now it's getting a beginner-friendly update
The One Ring tabletop RPG is receiving a significant update and new expansions, including a beginner-friendly core rulebook revamp and campaign books set in Gondor and Rohan. These updates, revealed via a Backerkit crowdfunding campaign, will also feature Dungeons & Dragons-compatible versions. Developer Free League is confident in the new content, building on the success of their previous acclaimed tabletop games.
Beloved, long out-of-print horror board game is getting a revamp, and I can't wait
Fantasy Flight is reviving the beloved, out-of-print second edition of the cosmic horror board game Arkham Horror with Arkham Horror Remastered, set for an October 2026 launch. This revamped version will feature improved rules, new art, and updated graphic design, while retaining the core gameplay of the original. The project will also likely include expansions for the second edition, which are notoriously difficult to find.
Postal Dude is finally getting his own comic book
Running With Scissors and Roditeli Productions are launching the first official POSTAL comic series, with a 19-page digital preview available now and a planned debut in late 2026. The comic follows the Postal Dude on a Monday that devolves into a conspiracy-fueled meltdown. The project is heading to Kickstarter today with a $100,000 funding target to cover artwork, printing, and rewards.
Evening Crowdfunding
Twigames is crowdfunding Hollow Home, an isometric narrative RPG inspired by real war events. The game centers on a young boy's struggle for survival in a besieged Ukrainian city.
Evening Crowdfunding
Ghost Ship and Heroic Replicas LTD have launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for Deep Rock Galactic merchandise, including a metal pickaxe replica and other delving gear. This initiative aims to bring items inspired by the game's world to fans.
Isle of Reveries receives Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Electric Airship and Sunny Lab have announced that the Zelda-inspired adventure game Isle of Reveries will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 4, 2026. The game, previously funded through Kickstarter, features a protagonist owl named Lief who explores dungeons, solves puzzles using a fairy companion's magic, and builds a township with rescued characters. A new trailer accompanies the release date announcement.
Star Citizen kicks off a week-long free fly referral event, confirms new gear coming in alpha 4.10
Star Citizen is hosting a week-long "Foundation Festival" free fly event until August 10th, allowing new players to try out five different ships. A referral program offers in-game bonuses for both new and existing players who spend a minimum of $40. Additionally, Cloud Imperium Games has updated the release view for alpha 4.10, confirming new gear, weapons, ship improvements, and rebalancing.
"People want to play arcade racers again" – How the developer of Wreckreation went from a company-wide redundancy notice to working on a sequel
Fiona Sperry, formerly of Criterion and Three Fields Entertainment, has announced Wreckreation 2 through her new company, When Tides Turn. After facing potential redundancies and relying on Patreon support for Wreckreation 1, Sperry is taking a new approach with open development and a focus on the arcade racing genre, which she believes still has a significant audience.
Cyan releases teaser for the first new Myst game in 20 years, then breaks the news that it's not actually being…
Cyan Worlds has released a teaser for a potential new Myst game, codenamed Project Anglerfish, developed as a prototype in 2025. Despite positive reception to the teaser, Cyan stated the game is not in active development due to a lack of publisher interest. The studio, which previously struggled and laid off staff, has a history of successful crowdfunding campaigns for its Myst-like titles.
Midday Crowdfunding
Enhearten Media has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Sanctuary- Shattered Sun, a grand-scale Real-Time Strategy game set on a fractured Dyson Sphere. The game promises hundreds of units and vast battlefields.
The Guild’s movie Kickstarter nears $4M in funding, adds Nathan Fillion and Misha Collins to cast
The Kickstarter campaign for The Guild reunion film has surpassed $3.7 million, adding Nathan Fillion and Misha Collins to its cast. The funding has unlocked several stretch goals, including shooting in Los Angeles and additional shoot days, with further goals for expanded sets and behind-the-scenes features.
Make My MMO: Legends of Aria and The Guild are back, SpiritVale breaks 20K concurrent
This article provides an update on various crowdfunded MMORPGs, noting the return of Legends of Aria as Legends of Aria Eternal and the successful Kickstarter for The Guild movie. It also highlights SpiritVale's launch and its achievement of over 20,000 concurrent players, while mentioning other games like Book of Travels preparing to sunset and Stars Reach nearing early access.
Star Citizen readies its annual Ship Showdown voting event as two CIG execs vanish from the company roster
Cloud Imperium Games has removed two executive vice presidents, Claire Buffett and Mike Jones, from its leadership roster, sparking speculation among the Star Citizen community. The company is also preparing for its annual Ship Showdown voting event and has released a redesigned game launcher. Meanwhile, development on the single-player title Squadron 42 continues to face delays.
DC Studios Suits Up with Justice League Unlimited Roleplaying Game
D20 Culture is developing an official Justice League Unlimited Roleplaying Game, based on the DC Comics universe and set during the Absolute Power comic event. The TTRPG will utilize the Entropy System and is being funded through a crowdfunding campaign on Gamefound, which has already surpassed its initial goal.
The Guild: Ren Faire'd Film, Celebrating The Series' 20th Anniversary, is a Kickstarter Success
The iconic web series The Guild is returning with a reunion movie titled The Guild: Ren Faire'd, funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign. Creator Felicia Day and the original cast are reprising their roles for an adventure set at a Renaissance Faire. The campaign has surpassed its $1.5 million goal, raising over $2.7 million and offering various merchandise and game tie-ins.
The Guild Reunion Movie: Ren Faire’d has already funded on Kickstarter with over $2.5M in less than a day
Felicia Day's reunion movie for the webseries The Guild has successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter, surpassing its $1.5 million goal within a day and reaching over $2.5 million. The project, which aims to celebrate the webseries' 20th anniversary, will feature the original cast and a Renaissance Faire theme, with additional merchandise including a dating sim card game and a tabletop RPG.
