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Lethal Wedding hits $50,000 Kickstarter stretch goal just ahead of campaign close
Lethal Wedding, a game featured in the Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase 2026, has surpassed its $50,000 Kickstarter stretch goal. This milestone will fund the original Zombies Ate My Neighbors musical team to create an add-on soundtrack for the game. The campaign, initially seeking $15,000, has also unlocked other goals, including key art from artist Bill Tiller.
Another doomed Kickstarter MMORPG goes up in smoke as DreamWorld is pulled from Steam
The MMORPG DreamWorld has been removed from Steam Early Access and its servers shut down, less than two months after launching into early access. The developers cited the need to retire online services as the reason for the removal. One of the developers claimed to have no administrative access or control over the decision to take the game offline.
Lethal Wedding’s Kickstarter Stretch Goals Include Art and Music from LucasArts & Zombies Ate My Neighbors Legends Team Fat and Bill Tiller
Mega Cat Studios' Lethal Wedding Kickstarter campaign has surpassed its $50,000 goal, unlocking a Deluxe CD with music from Zombies Ate My Neighbors composers George Sanger and Joe McDermott. The campaign is now aiming for console ports, with Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation versions planned if further stretch goals are met. The game features a unique "Vow System" and couch co-op gameplay.
Cresata Is an Upcoming 2.5D Side-Scrolling Action Platformer Inspired by Strider
Rocket Panda Games Japan and Shatter Flask Games have announced Cresata, a 2.5D side-scrolling action platformer inspired by Strider and Castlevania. Previously known as Revenant's Reach, the game is slated for a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The developers have also launched a Kickstarter campaign and revealed voice talent including Ben Starr and Aleks Le.
DekaDuck Kickstarter now live with Steam demo and physical PS5/Switch editions
The Kickstarter campaign for the 2D action platformer DekaDuck has launched, featuring physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, along with a playable Steam demo. Developed by Asteristic Game Studio, DekaDuck draws inspiration from titles like Mega Man and Mischief Makers, focusing on reactive gameplay with a unique detachable mechanical arm mechanic for combat and platforming.
BEN STARR, ALEKS LE and ROCKET PANDA GAMES Unite to Launch Retro-Style Revenge in Cresata
Rocket Panda Games, Shatter Flask Games, and acttil, inc. have announced that the indie platformer Cresata, formerly Revenant's Reach, will launch on PC and consoles in 2027. Voice actors Ben Starr and Aleks Le are involved in the project, with Le also serving as co-producer. The official Kickstarter page for Cresata is now live, with full funding beginning in late 2026.
MMO Week in Review: ArcheAge’s revival, Guild Wars’ CCG
This week's MMO news roundup covers a variety of topics including Guild Wars receiving a CCG in China, ArcheAge's revival, and Richard Garriott's efforts to regain Ultima copyright. It also features updates on Tomo Endless Blue's Kickstarter success, Embers of the Uncrowned, and Diablo Immortal's new Warlock patch.
Tomo: Endless Blue Announces Planned Nintendo Switch 2 Version as Kickstarter Campaign Enters Its Final Days!
Indie studio Onibi announced that Tomo: Endless Blue is planned for Nintendo Switch 2, with porting work to begin alongside the PC version. The creature-collecting RPG's Kickstarter campaign has surpassed $170,000, and the studio also confirmed plans for Mac, Linux, and DRM-free versions.
‘SPANKY “BAT-A-SWING”’ KICKSTARTER LIVE NOW! GET READY TO JUMP AND JIVE IN NEW 3D STEAMBOAT-ERA JAZZY PLATFORMER
The Kickstarter campaign for Green Flamingo's debut action platformer, Spanky "Bat-a-Swing," is now live. Players can try a demo on PC, which features an electro swing soundtrack and 1930s cartoon-inspired art style. The game is planned for release on Nintendo and Xbox consoles.
Dragonball Z Board Game Kickstarter Has Gone Live, Breaking Past Its Limits
The Dragonball Z Board Game, a cooperative tabletop adaptation by Pop Art Games and Lynnvander Games, has launched its Kickstarter campaign and surpassed its initial funding goal. The game is designed for 1-4 players, features 12 "Episodes" adapting major story arcs, and can be played as a campaign or standalone experiences. Originally planned under IDW Games, this Kickstarter revives the project with the same designers.
New Gaming Kickstarter: The Omara Scent Display
OVR Technology has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Omara Scent Display, a new device designed to add scent experiences to PC gaming. The campaign offers various backer tiers, including early access and opportunities to co-design scent integrations for future game titles. The Omara aims to enhance immersion by releasing scents triggered by in-game events with high accuracy and speed.
TAIVAL €1 KICKSTARTER LAUNCHES AFTER 10,000 WISHLISTS IN 10 DAYS
Finnish indie studio Bonobo Software has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their co-op adventure RPG, Taival, with an unusually low goal of €1. The game has already garnered over 10,000 Steam wishlists in 10 days and 3,000 playtesters. The studio aims to directly involve their community in funding the game's development, despite publisher advice against the low-goal campaign.
TUNNELS & TROLLS: A NEW AGE IS AVAILABLE ON KICKSTARTER NOW
Rebellion Unplugged has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Tunnels & Trolls: A New Age, a reimagining of the classic 1975 roleplaying game. Developed by Scott Malthouse and Chris Bissette, this new version aims to blend the spirit of the original with modern tabletop design, featuring streamlined rules, lightning-quick combat, and the return of exploding dice. The Kickstarter offers special pricing and exclusive deluxe editions.