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My Dearest Direst Disaster coming to PC
Water Phoenix has launched a crowdfunding campaign for the PC release of My Dearest Direst Disaster, also known as Saiaku Naru Saiyaku Ningen ni Sasagu in Japan. The PC version will include new post-game scenarios and updated character portraits and event stills, which are not planned for existing console or smartphone versions.
Dropout's Game Changer Is Becoming A Board Game
Dropout's cult-favorite game show 'Game Changer,' hosted by Sam Reich, is being adapted into a tabletop board game titled 'Game Changer: Home Edition.' The game, which focuses on rule-bending chaos and unpredictability, will launch on Kickstarter on May 5, 2026. The adaptation aims to capture the escalating absurdity and audience engagement of the original series.
AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity just funded on Kickstarter for almost two million bucks
Artix Entertainment's Kickstarter campaign for AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity has successfully raised nearly $2 million from over 25,000 backers. The funding will support a full rebuild and reboot of the original AdventureQuest Worlds, bringing it to modern devices while keeping the older version and AdventureQuest 3D alive.
Sandbox RPG dev spends 5 years combining No Man's Sky with Minecraft in "voxel survival game where the world is a planet" in a solar system with "seamless" space travel, smashes Kickstarter goal in 3 hours
PlanetSmith, a sandbox RPG combining elements of No Man's Sky and Minecraft, has successfully surpassed its Kickstarter goal, raising over six times its target within three hours. Developed by Kenneth Ward under the pseudonym Incandescent Games, the game features procedurally generated spherical planets with seamless space travel and aims to offer a more engaging exploration experience than Minecraft. Alpha access is planned for April.
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A Japanese crowdfunded game has reportedly not received half of its $340,000 in funding due to the platform accidentally sending the money elsewhere. The article highlights issues with crowdfunding platform fund management.
Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion teased in new book!... | TAG
A new book titled 'Lord of Hatred' offers an early look at Diablo 4's upcoming expansion, teasing new lore and story elements set in the Skovos Isles. Meanwhile, Limited Run Games is addressing past delays by setting more realistic shipping expectations, potentially pushing some preorders to late 2026. Bungie has also announced a nerf to the powerful Biotoxic Disinjector weapon in Marathon to improve game balance.
Asteria is a ‘next-generation VR MMORPG’ that promises a social and large-scale virtual world
Asteria: Fate of the Fallen, a next-generation anime-style VR MMORPG, is seeking Kickstarter funding to accelerate development. Lead developer Noah Bazer claims to have solved key technical challenges for large-scale player interaction, with the game promising physics-driven combat, crafting, and social activities in a medieval fantasy world. The Kickstarter campaign has already surpassed its initial $50K goal.
A Japanese indie developer is seeking legal action over alleged missing funds from a crowdfunding campaign, says the funding platform claims the money was 'mistakenly wired to a different client'
An indie developer is pursuing legal action against the crowdfunding platform Ubgoe after 55 million yen ($340,000) raised for the game Shibuya Scramble Stories allegedly went missing. The platform claims the funds were mistakenly wired to another client, a situation the developer's executive producer Jiro Ishii disputes. Despite the financial issue, the game's development is secured by support from Toyku Land Corporation.
New MMO rebuilding 2008's AdventureQuest Worlds cleverly becomes 164,000,000% funded on Kickstarter by asking for…
Artix Entertainment's modern rebuild of AdventureQuest Worlds, titled AdventureQuest Worlds: Infinity, has achieved massive success on Kickstarter, reaching over 164,000,000% of its funding goal. The Unity-based MMORPG is planned for PC, Steam, iOS, and Android, with existing accounts transferring over and weekly updates continuing for both versions.
Japanese company says it sent half of a game's $345,000 crowdfunding campaign to the wrong people – who, uh,…
Japanese crowdfunding platform Ubgoe has reportedly sent over half of the $345,000 raised for the visual novel Shibuya Scramble Stories to the wrong client. CEO Kazuo Okada claims the funds were mistakenly wired and cannot be recovered, a claim that Jiro Ishii and his lawyer are investigating due to a lack of proof.
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The creator of Alone in the Dark is crowdfunding a new game for the Sega Genesis, featuring a unique controller. This initiative aims to bring a new title to the classic console through community funding.
Star Citizen talks alpha 4.8, newest ships, in-progress features, and space crossbows
Star Citizen's March 2026 development report highlights progress on alpha 4.7 and previews features for alpha 4.8, including new transit systems, item crafting, commodity trading, and missions. The report also mentions tentative additions like docking improvements and a crossbow weapon. The game continues its long development cycle, having raised over $900 million through crowdfunding since its initial Kickstarter in 2012.
Multiplayer RTS Stormgate, crowdfunded for over $3.5M, is losing its multiplayer functionality
The real-time strategy game Stormgate is losing its online multiplayer functionality due to its server orchestration partner, Hathora, being acquired and winding down services. Studio Frost Giant plans to patch the game for offline play, but restoring online modes will depend on finding a new partner. The game had previously raised over $3.5 million through crowdfunding.
Cyberpunk TCG Is Off to a Great Start, but Can It Truly Survive Beyond Its Kickstarter Success?
Cyberpunk TCG has achieved a strong start with a record-breaking $15 million Kickstarter campaign. However, the article analyzes the challenges the game faces in sustaining its momentum beyond the initial crowdfunding success and surviving in a competitive market.
A New Path for Paleo Pines: How Italic Pig and Its Community Saved the Future of Dino-Ranching
Independent studio Italic Pig successfully funded the future development of their dinosaur farming sim, Paleo Pines, through a "Players' Choice" Kickstarter campaign after facing traditional funding hurdles. The community's overwhelming response allowed the studio to prioritize player-requested features, with the first major update introducing the Spinosaurus and new customization options.
Ayaneo is already planning to discontinue one of its latest handhelds thanks to RAMageddon, and I fear the worst for…
Ayaneo is reportedly planning to discontinue its KONKR Pocket FIT 8 Elite handheld due to rising production costs caused by component shortages, particularly RAM. This issue, dubbed 'RAMageddon,' is impacting other handheld makers and even the Steam Deck OLED. Despite the discontinuation plans, existing orders are being fulfilled, and Ayaneo is looking into compensation for delays.
A Certain Scientific Railgun Season 4 and Toaru Anbu no Item Anime Launch Advertisement Crowdfunding Project
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched on Animate's Soleos platform to fund support advertisements for the upcoming anime adaptation of Toaru Anbu no Item and the fourth season of A Certain Scientific Railgun. The campaign, running from April 1 to May 24, 2026, aims to reach a ¥10,000,000 goal, with higher funding tiers unlocking special merchandise and artwork.
Equinox Announces Timeline For End of Official Altered TCG Support
Equinox has announced a timeline for the end of official digital support for its Altered TCG, following a failed crowdfunding campaign. The company will offer access to its final card sets, Roots of Corruption and Neverending Journey, to active digital account holders. Print On Demand orders will cease in mid-April, with the digital collection and marketplace closing at the end of May 2026. Equinox also plans to release the card list and artwork on GitHub and is in discussions to bring the game to Board Game Arena.
Former Diablo devs left in limbo after $65,000 in fake Kickstarter pledges overwhelm new ARPG Darkhaven: "We are taking a few more days to consider the best course of action"
The ARPG Darkhaven, developed by former Diablo and Diablo 2 developers at Moon Beast Productions, has been impacted by a significant number of fraudulent Kickstarter pledges totaling at least $65,000. The studio is currently deciding whether to keep the funds raised or cancel the campaign and refund all backers.
Star Citizen adds breaker station missions and a new ship in alpha 4.7… that’s replacing an older model
Star Citizen's alpha 4.7 update introduces new breaker station missions that require a mix of combat, mining, and crafting skills, alongside a "tier zero" crafting system for FPS items. The update also features the Aurora Mk II, a new modular variant of a starter ship, which will lead to the original Aurora being phased out. This release comes as the game continues its long development cycle and extensive crowdfunding campaign.