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Gods Looking for Followers: Gamefound Campaign Launched for Believe in me! (please)
Wyrmgold has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Gamefound for their new board game, Believe in me! (please). The game features a divine theme with elements of tableau building, hand card management, and worker placement, spiced with black humor. A special "Divine Edition" with exclusive extras will be available only to backers. The game is set to release in German and English on October 22, 2026, with a French version following in summer 2027.
Tomo: Endless Blue has hit three of its stretch goals with four days remaining in its Kickstarter
Tomo: Endless Blue has successfully reached three Kickstarter stretch goals, including unlocking new critters with hats and the Corrupted Lands region. With four days remaining in the campaign, the game is nearing its $160,000 funding milestone, though the final community-made Tomo goal at $180,000 remains a challenge.
Star Citizen highlights June 17’s new alien space truck and updates its list of known issues
Cloud Imperium Games is releasing the Gatac Railen, a new alien-manufactured space truck for Star Citizen, on June 17th. The studio is also addressing known issues like inventory problems and UI bugs, while working on fixes for other elements. The article also touches on Star Citizen's long development history, its significant crowdfunding success, and the ongoing delays of its single-player counterpart, Squadron 42.
Make My MMO: Camelot’s early access, Loftia’s beta, Solarpunk’s launch
Several crowdfunded MMOs have seen recent developments, including Camelot Unchained's early access launch, Loftia's upcoming beta, and Solarpunk's official launch. Other titles like AQ Worlds Infinity, Stars Reach, and My Time at Evershine have also provided updates on their development progress and release windows.
Chained Echoes announces Nintendo Switch physical release
Chained Echoes is receiving a physical release for the Nintendo Switch, published by Super Rare Games. Both standard and deluxe editions will be available for pre-order starting June 18, 2026, with shipping expected in September. Kickstarter backers who originally pledged for a physical copy will receive it at no additional cost.
DekaDuck Kickstarter Now Live Alongside Steam Demo
The Kickstarter campaign for DekaDuck, a hand-drawn 2D action platformer by Asteristic Game Studio, has launched alongside a playable Steam demo. The campaign aims to fund expanded content and refine game systems, with backers receiving exclusive rewards. DekaDuck features a unique half-duck, half-robot protagonist with a detachable mechanical arm for combat and traversal, drawing inspiration from classic action titles.
Evening Crowdfunding
Downtown Game Studio has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming game, Dark Queen of Samobor. This atmospheric 2.5D side-scroller action-adventure is inspired by Slavic myths and features a unique visual style.
Star Citizen imposes a temporary requirement for player-to-player trading but promises tweaks soon
Star Citizen has implemented a temporary restriction requiring both parties to be online simultaneously for player-to-player trades to be confirmed. Cloud Imperium Games plans to iterate on the system to create flexible trading limits that balance legitimate activity with flagging unusual patterns. The game, which began crowdfunding in 2012, remains in alpha and has raised over $1 billion.
Saturday Crowdfunding
ThePixelHunt has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Ithaca, a narrative RPG focused on climate resistance. Players will role-play a character under pressure during a road trip across a fractured landscape.
Moonlight Pale is a 2D Hand-Drawn Historical Survival Horror Game
Independent developer Blue Lily has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Moonlight Pale, a 2D hand-drawn survival horror game set in a late 1800s female seminary. The game features an original soundtrack by Arai Tasuku and a fully voiced cast, with funding sought to complete development for a Q4 2026/Q1 2027 release on Steam. Stretch goals include additional language support and console ports.
Cyberpunk TCG Already Faces Significant Rule Changes After Massive $28M Kickstarter Campaign
Following a record-breaking $28 million Kickstarter campaign, WeirdCo is implementing significant rule changes for the official Cyberpunk TCG. These adjustments are being made prior to the game's official launch.
Star Citizen recounts May development, outlines alpha 4.9 features, and launches new defense missions
Star Citizen's May development progress report detailed work on alpha 4.8 features like new ships, item crafting, and AI improvements. Alpha 4.9 is tentatively planned to include instancing, the Siege of Orison, new armor, weapons, and more ships. New defense missions are also live, allowing players to protect asteroid bases for rewards.
Hollowed Oath, the MMORPG by former EverQuest rogue server devs, finished Kickstarter with $166K
Hollowed Oath, an MMORPG developed by former EverQuest rogue server creators God Mode Games, successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign, raising $166,000 against a $100,000 goal. This funding unlocks one stretch goal for expanded adventure systems, though many other features were not funded. The game aims to provide an independent experience similar to the developers' previous unauthorized EverQuest server.
"No free DLC": After accidentally promising 4 entire new games during their Shovel Knight Kickstarter, the devs behind 2026's top-rated game have learned their lesson
Yacht Club Games programmer David D'Angelo stated that the studio will not offer free DLC for their upcoming game, Mina the Hollower, learning from the extensive post-launch content that effectively became new games for their previous title, Shovel Knight. While major expansions are not planned, the team has ideas for a sequel to Mina the Hollower, which they consider a tentpole game for the studio.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 567: One… billion… dollars!
The Massively OP Podcast episode 567 covers Star Citizen's crowdfunding milestone, the shutdown of Destiny 2 and Closers Online, a mobile client for Guild Wars, and subscription cost increases for The Lord of the Rings Online. The hosts also discuss upcoming expansions for Dungeons & Dragons Online and Throne and Liberty, and Camelot Unchained entering early access.
SpiritVale’s Kickstarter seeks $53K to hire more devs and build on its foundation
Baikun Interactive has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their MMORPG SpiritVale, seeking over $53,000 USD to hire more developers and expand the game's features. The campaign highlights the game's classes, gear customization, crafting, and PvE/PvP content, with over $12,000 raised so far.
Morning Crowdfunding
BadRez Games has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming title, A Fighter's Nova: Mindara. The game aims to blend story exploration elements typical of a JRPG with the intense combat mechanics of a fighting game.
Hybrid Publications Launches ON3: Crowdfunding the future of print games journalism
Hybrid Publications has launched a Kickstarter campaign for ON3, the third volume of their independent print magazine series focusing on in-depth games journalism. The publication aims to provide a slower, more thoughtful alternative to digital media, featuring established writers and mentoring new talent. Special editions include an 'Erdtree Edition' signed by VaatiVidya.
Tomo Endless Blue hits its initial $100K funding goal, so now it wants to give its critters little hats
The Kickstarter campaign for the voxelbox creature collecting game Tomo: Endless Blue has surpassed its initial $100,000 funding goal. The next stretch goal, unlocking at $120,000, will add the ability for players to equip their critters with hats, with all Kickstarter backers receiving an exclusive hat.
Betawatch: AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity and Torebia launch into testing
This week's Betawatch roundup highlights the upcoming testing phases for AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity and Torebia, both noted for their genuine genre fandom and plucky effort. Other games entering testing include Star Citizen, which has surpassed one billion dollars in crowdfunding, and various MMORPGs like Pantheon Rise of the Fallen and Subnautica 2.