Will Kickstarter Launch a Gaming Renaissance?

Posted by timothy on Sunday April 8, 2012 @05:48AM from the pair-a-dimes-shift dept.

jfruh writes "Most gamers probably know that legendary game designer Tim Schafer turned to Kickstarter to help raise money a new adventure game; aiming for $400,000, he managed to raise more than $3 million. But you might not know that a host of other game projects are doing well on the crowdfunding site, with creators ranging from industry famous to unknown. By bypassing corporate funding and appealing directly to their audience, these developers are sparking a renaissance in quirky, personal games that probably wouldn't be backed by a big label looking for a sure-fire hit."

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Re:whats the return? by ZeroSumHappiness · 2012-04-08 06:25 · Score: 5, Informative

Who said "invest"?
From the Kickstarter FAQ: "A new form of commerce and patronage. This is not about investment or lending. Project creators keep 100% ownership and control over their work. Instead, they offer products and experiences that are unique to each project."