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Oh yeah, that's a smart dog door with custom RGB lighting

Pawport is a high-tech smart dog door that uses a Bluetooth collar tag for easy pet access, launching soon for $499.

See an exclusive glimpse of digital artist Vinne's first book

Vinne's book 'My Way' encapsulates his artistic journey from 2018 to 2024, merging anime influences with personal illustrations.
#innovation

Josh King's viral slide-out MagSafe gamepad found a home at OhSnap and looks amazing

Josh King's gamepad transforms mobile gaming by integrating seamlessly with smartphones, balancing innovative functionality and compact design.

Daysaver Saves the Day with Incredible Pump Kickstarter

The Daysaver Incredible Pump features innovative usability with a telescopic handle and versatile usage options, catering to the needs of diverse cycling applications.

This USB-C mouthpiece turns your phone into a musical instrument | TechCrunch

Zefiro transforms traditional music instruments into a digital, affordable solution for musicians and learners alike.
Artinoise aims to make music creation accessible and engaging through innovative technology.

Altered is about to change the TCG landscape forever... or bomb spectacularly

Altered is a potentially groundbreaking trading card game that emphasizes innovation, exploration, and unique gameplay, differentiating itself in a saturated market.

Josh King's viral slide-out MagSafe gamepad found a home at OhSnap and looks amazing

Josh King's gamepad transforms mobile gaming by integrating seamlessly with smartphones, balancing innovative functionality and compact design.

Daysaver Saves the Day with Incredible Pump Kickstarter

The Daysaver Incredible Pump features innovative usability with a telescopic handle and versatile usage options, catering to the needs of diverse cycling applications.

This USB-C mouthpiece turns your phone into a musical instrument | TechCrunch

Zefiro transforms traditional music instruments into a digital, affordable solution for musicians and learners alike.
Artinoise aims to make music creation accessible and engaging through innovative technology.

Altered is about to change the TCG landscape forever... or bomb spectacularly

Altered is a potentially groundbreaking trading card game that emphasizes innovation, exploration, and unique gameplay, differentiating itself in a saturated market.
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#game-design

The Day Before's strange saga continues, as Fntastic attempts a comeback with a new game

Fntastic 2.0 aims to recover from past failures through improved communication and professionalism.

This card game lets you build the ideal social network - or the most toxic

One Billion Users is a competitive card game about building social networks while sabotaging opponents, inspired by the racing-themed game Mille Bornes.

Beadle & Grimm's new Star Trek sets take escape room games to the final frontier

Beadle & Grimm's project creatively merges Star Trek lore with murder mystery gameplay, enhancing its rich storytelling through interactive mechanics.

The Day Before's strange saga continues, as Fntastic attempts a comeback with a new game

Fntastic 2.0 aims to recover from past failures through improved communication and professionalism.

This card game lets you build the ideal social network - or the most toxic

One Billion Users is a competitive card game about building social networks while sabotaging opponents, inspired by the racing-themed game Mille Bornes.

Beadle & Grimm's new Star Trek sets take escape room games to the final frontier

Beadle & Grimm's project creatively merges Star Trek lore with murder mystery gameplay, enhancing its rich storytelling through interactive mechanics.
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#tabletop-games

Brandon Sanderson is now responsible for two of the three most-funded Kickstarters of all time

Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere RPG campaign raised over $14 million on Kickstarter, breaking records for tabletop games and highlighting his immense popularity.
The campaign's success emphasizes not only the strong backing from Sanderson's fanbase but also a potential revival for crowdfunding in tabletop gaming.

Battle Masters board game reboot puts Godzilla on the front lines

Battle Masters is being revived as Battle Monsters with a modern twist featuring iconic kaiju, set for Kickstarter launch in 2025.

While Kickstarter declined again, Gamefound doubled its tabletop crowdfunding revenue in 2023

Gamefound had a record year in 2023, with revenues from crowdfunding soaring by nearly 98% to $56 million last year.
Four of Gamefound's campaigns ranked among 2023's 10 most-funded tabletop projects on any platform.

Report by Tabletop Analytics shows Kickstarter had another down year

Funding for tabletop game projects on Kickstarter declined in 2023, marking the second consecutive year of decline in the tabletop category.
Individual tabletop creators earned 30% less on average for their campaigns in 2023 compared to 2019.

Brandon Sanderson is now responsible for two of the three most-funded Kickstarters of all time

Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere RPG campaign raised over $14 million on Kickstarter, breaking records for tabletop games and highlighting his immense popularity.
The campaign's success emphasizes not only the strong backing from Sanderson's fanbase but also a potential revival for crowdfunding in tabletop gaming.

Battle Masters board game reboot puts Godzilla on the front lines

Battle Masters is being revived as Battle Monsters with a modern twist featuring iconic kaiju, set for Kickstarter launch in 2025.

While Kickstarter declined again, Gamefound doubled its tabletop crowdfunding revenue in 2023

Gamefound had a record year in 2023, with revenues from crowdfunding soaring by nearly 98% to $56 million last year.
Four of Gamefound's campaigns ranked among 2023's 10 most-funded tabletop projects on any platform.

Report by Tabletop Analytics shows Kickstarter had another down year

Funding for tabletop game projects on Kickstarter declined in 2023, marking the second consecutive year of decline in the tabletop category.
Individual tabletop creators earned 30% less on average for their campaigns in 2023 compared to 2019.
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#tabletop-gaming

As public perception of AI sours, crowdfunding platforms scramble

The ethical implementation of generative AI in tabletop gaming is a contentious issue, dividing creators and consumers.

Trench Crusade unchains the grimmest, darkest sci-fi miniatures universe

Trench Crusade aims to rejuvenate the tabletop miniatures genre by merging World War I themes with an alternate history and unique artistic styles.

Where to pre-order Mass Effect: The Board Game

Mass Effect: The Board Game is the best adaptation of the franchise focusing on action-oriented, squad-based gameplay since the video game trilogy.

As public perception of AI sours, crowdfunding platforms scramble

The ethical implementation of generative AI in tabletop gaming is a contentious issue, dividing creators and consumers.

Trench Crusade unchains the grimmest, darkest sci-fi miniatures universe

Trench Crusade aims to rejuvenate the tabletop miniatures genre by merging World War I themes with an alternate history and unique artistic styles.

Where to pre-order Mass Effect: The Board Game

Mass Effect: The Board Game is the best adaptation of the franchise focusing on action-oriented, squad-based gameplay since the video game trilogy.
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#board-games

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 11/18/24

The upcoming holiday season is prompting the release of a board game gift guide and highlights various new board games.
Engagement platforms like Discord and Facebook offer community interaction for board game enthusiasts.

Spooktacular Preview

Level 99 Games is known for high-quality games, and Spooktacular showcases their knack for creating engaging and thematic gameplay experiences.

Sweet Lands is the stunning new Japanese-made board game blowing up on Kickstarter

Uchibacoya's Sweet Lands board game successfully raised $350,000 on Kickstarter, showcasing broad interest in innovative international tabletop games.

March of the Ants: Evolved Edition celebrates the 10-year anniversary of a modern classic board game

Weird City Games launches a revised Kickstarter edition of the strategy board game March of the Ants, showcasing its innovative gameplay.

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 11/18/24

The upcoming holiday season is prompting the release of a board game gift guide and highlights various new board games.
Engagement platforms like Discord and Facebook offer community interaction for board game enthusiasts.

Spooktacular Preview

Level 99 Games is known for high-quality games, and Spooktacular showcases their knack for creating engaging and thematic gameplay experiences.

Sweet Lands is the stunning new Japanese-made board game blowing up on Kickstarter

Uchibacoya's Sweet Lands board game successfully raised $350,000 on Kickstarter, showcasing broad interest in innovative international tabletop games.

March of the Ants: Evolved Edition celebrates the 10-year anniversary of a modern classic board game

Weird City Games launches a revised Kickstarter edition of the strategy board game March of the Ants, showcasing its innovative gameplay.
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#sci-fi

Enjoy an exclusive excerpt from the new Metal Hurlant as it launches on Kickstarter

Metal Hurlant is returning to English publication, featuring over 270 pages of work from renowned comic artists and writers.

Free Stars: Children Of Infinity Trailer Debuts, Kickstarter Coming Soon

Children of Infinity is a spiritual successor to Star Control, set in the same universe with similar gameplay elements.
The game offers a mix of intergalactic exploration, resource collection, alien interaction, and ship customization.

Enjoy an exclusive excerpt from the new Metal Hurlant as it launches on Kickstarter

Metal Hurlant is returning to English publication, featuring over 270 pages of work from renowned comic artists and writers.

Free Stars: Children Of Infinity Trailer Debuts, Kickstarter Coming Soon

Children of Infinity is a spiritual successor to Star Control, set in the same universe with similar gameplay elements.
The game offers a mix of intergalactic exploration, resource collection, alien interaction, and ship customization.
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#board-game

Cyberpunk 2077 board game casually strolls its cybernetic robo-legs past crowdfunding campaign goal in about ten minutes, is now over 1000% eddied up

Cyberpunk 2077 fans enthusiastically backed the board game, which surpassed its crowdfunding goal in just over 10 minutes, raising over $1 million.

This Shin Megami Tensei board game features 72 intricate demon figurines

The Shin Megami Tensei series is being adapted into a physical board game with 72 detailed demon figures and a Kickstarter launch on November 12.

Cyberpunk 2077 board game casually strolls its cybernetic robo-legs past crowdfunding campaign goal in about ten minutes, is now over 1000% eddied up

Cyberpunk 2077 fans enthusiastically backed the board game, which surpassed its crowdfunding goal in just over 10 minutes, raising over $1 million.

This Shin Megami Tensei board game features 72 intricate demon figurines

The Shin Megami Tensei series is being adapted into a physical board game with 72 detailed demon figures and a Kickstarter launch on November 12.
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#music-history

The WHFS Doc Is Finally Coming to Your TV

The documentary 'Feast Your Ears' reveals WHFS's dynamic history beyond its 90s alt-rock phase, showcasing its influence on roots music.

Five Iron Frenzy and the Return of Christian Ska: Exclusive In Defense of Ska Book Excerpt

The resurgence of Five Iron Frenzy exemplifies the enduring appeal of Christian ska, illustrating its unique place in music culture.

The WHFS Doc Is Finally Coming to Your TV

The documentary 'Feast Your Ears' reveals WHFS's dynamic history beyond its 90s alt-rock phase, showcasing its influence on roots music.

Five Iron Frenzy and the Return of Christian Ska: Exclusive In Defense of Ska Book Excerpt

The resurgence of Five Iron Frenzy exemplifies the enduring appeal of Christian ska, illustrating its unique place in music culture.
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#video-games

FEAR FA 98 is a weird indie lovechild of footy and Silent Hill that'll let you summon demons and kick about severed heads, and it looks like a terrifyingly chaotic laugh

FEAR FA 98 blends horror elements with soccer gameplay, featuring supernatural adversities and an unusual cast of characters, launching on Kickstarter.

Pathologic 3 Gets Surprise Announcement, Is Coming To Console And PC In 2025

Pathologic 3 will allow backers of Pathologic 2 to access the game for free, launching in 2025.

This Is Fine Meme Becoming An Old-School Platformer

KC Green is creating a video game based on the 'This is Fine' meme, focusing on coping with fears and anxieties.

FEAR FA 98 is a weird indie lovechild of footy and Silent Hill that'll let you summon demons and kick about severed heads, and it looks like a terrifyingly chaotic laugh

FEAR FA 98 blends horror elements with soccer gameplay, featuring supernatural adversities and an unusual cast of characters, launching on Kickstarter.

Pathologic 3 Gets Surprise Announcement, Is Coming To Console And PC In 2025

Pathologic 3 will allow backers of Pathologic 2 to access the game for free, launching in 2025.

This Is Fine Meme Becoming An Old-School Platformer

KC Green is creating a video game based on the 'This is Fine' meme, focusing on coping with fears and anxieties.
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Mothership, the tough as nails indie RPG, with 21 new crowdfunding projects

Tuesday Knight Games is launching a unique 'collab-funding' campaign to support Mothership-related content by multiple creators.
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The Developers Behind Astonishing Disaster The Day Before Are Back, And They Want Your Money

The Day Before launched unsuccessfully despite significant hype, leading to a chaotic fallout for its developers, Fntastic, who now seek Kickstarter funding for a new game.

My Time at Evershine shows off a new, mature art-style and DIY features as Kickstarter finally goes live

My Time at Evershine, the next game from Pathea Games, aims to expand upon its predecessors with improved gameplay and multiplayer features, funded via Kickstarter.

The Developers Behind Astonishing Disaster The Day Before Are Back, And They Want Your Money

The Day Before launched unsuccessfully despite significant hype, leading to a chaotic fallout for its developers, Fntastic, who now seek Kickstarter funding for a new game.

My Time at Evershine shows off a new, mature art-style and DIY features as Kickstarter finally goes live

My Time at Evershine, the next game from Pathea Games, aims to expand upon its predecessors with improved gameplay and multiplayer features, funded via Kickstarter.
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Moment's SuperCage smartphone rig has more ports and more power for filmmakers

Moment's SuperCage enhances mobile filmmaking with a USB-C hub for charging and recording, streamlining the accessory experience.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Doesn't Have A Rear Wiper. This Gadget Fixes That

The GeckoWiper addresses the Hyundai Ioniq 5's absence of a rear wiper, enhancing driver safety and visibility.
#jupyterlab

ANN: JupyterLab 101 Kickstarter - Mouse Vs Python

JupyterLab enhances the usability of Jupyter Notebooks with a new user interface designed for efficient coding and collaboration.

JupyterLab 101 Kickstarter Stretch Goal - Mouse Vs Python

Kickstarter campaign for a new Python book includes a stretch goal for a video course on JupyterLab, enhancing learning options for backers.

ANN: JupyterLab 101 Kickstarter - Mouse Vs Python

JupyterLab enhances the usability of Jupyter Notebooks with a new user interface designed for efficient coding and collaboration.

JupyterLab 101 Kickstarter Stretch Goal - Mouse Vs Python

Kickstarter campaign for a new Python book includes a stretch goal for a video course on JupyterLab, enhancing learning options for backers.
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112 Years Later, the Most Misunderstood Sci-Fi Classic Is Getting a Huge Upgrade

A new audio series of John Carter aims to revive the classic character and adventures in science fiction.
#gaming-accessories

Where to buy the Altered Starter Decks and Boosters

Altered TCG uniquely combines print-on-demand and an app, revolutionizing the trading card game experience.

This 100W GaN charger is thin and foldable

Genki's TurboCharger is an ultra-compact 100W charger optimized for portability, ideal for gamers and versatile for various devices.

Where to buy the Altered Starter Decks and Boosters

Altered TCG uniquely combines print-on-demand and an app, revolutionizing the trading card game experience.

This 100W GaN charger is thin and foldable

Genki's TurboCharger is an ultra-compact 100W charger optimized for portability, ideal for gamers and versatile for various devices.
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This inexpensive laptop brings back a buzzword that was once the talk of the tech industry

The CrowView Note simplifies turning various devices into a laptop substitute, but documentation issues may hinder user experience.

RIP XOXO

XOXO festival symbolized a farewell to an era of internet creativity, reflecting the decline of independent creators' conditions over the past decade.

Allpacka Folding Basket Transforms Commuter Bike's Rack into a Cargo Box in 1 Second

The Allpacka One is an innovative, folding bike rack basket that transforms easily for efficient cargo carrying.

Cult Of The Lamb: The First Verse Graphic Novel Is Up For Preorder At Amazon

The graphic novel 'Cult of the Lamb: The First Verse' successfully funded through Kickstarter and is now available for preorder.

The FOCX Pioneer Could Be the Sleekest Compact Wallet

FOCX's PIONEER wallet offers a compact yet functional design for easy storage and access to cards, coins, and keys.

Mondo Sando is opening a luncheonette and bar in southeast London

Mondo Sando is expanding with Cafe Mondo, a daytime sandwich and evening dive bar, raising necessary funds via Kickstarter.

Throwback survival-horror game Hollowbody is coming on September 12

Hollowbody is a nostalgic throwback to survival horror, emphasizing exploration and atmosphere over combat.
The game will release on September 12 and features a distinctive semi-retro art style.

Dhalman is a vibrant love letter to retro Japanese game art and character design

Minnapad launched a Kickstarter project for a Metroidvania game featuring retro Japanese game art and characters by Capcom artist Satoru Yamashita.
#crowdfunding

Kickstarter now lets you pledge after a campaign closes | TechCrunch

Late Pledge feature on Kickstarter allows creators to continue fundraising after campaign ends.

Kickstarter now allows late pledges after a campaign has ended

Kickstarter introduced Late Pledge, allowing backers to support projects after campaigns end, benefiting creators, backers, and the platform.

Kickstarter Is Making Big Changes to Its Service. What's New | Entrepreneur

Kickstarter introduces new features like Late Pledges and in-house marketing team to help creators maximize funds.

Altered, the new TCG from the creator of Dixit, has delighted us four different ways

Altered, a new trading card game, launched a Kickstarter campaign and fully funded within 120 seconds.
The game features unique features such as QR codes on each card that lock it to your online account, eliminating the need to worry about duplicate cards.

Kickstarter now lets you pledge after a campaign closes | TechCrunch

Late Pledge feature on Kickstarter allows creators to continue fundraising after campaign ends.

Kickstarter now allows late pledges after a campaign has ended

Kickstarter introduced Late Pledge, allowing backers to support projects after campaigns end, benefiting creators, backers, and the platform.

Kickstarter Is Making Big Changes to Its Service. What's New | Entrepreneur

Kickstarter introduces new features like Late Pledges and in-house marketing team to help creators maximize funds.

Altered, the new TCG from the creator of Dixit, has delighted us four different ways

Altered, a new trading card game, launched a Kickstarter campaign and fully funded within 120 seconds.
The game features unique features such as QR codes on each card that lock it to your online account, eliminating the need to worry about duplicate cards.
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Foldable micro-office on wheels means you can work from anywhere

The Edge Desk, funded on Kickstarter, offers a versatile desk and chair solution for modern life and work, which can be easily transported and adjusted in various ways.

I Rode This 'Holographic' Bike and Things Got a Little Weird

The Saga HoloBike offers a unique virtual cycling experience with a 27-inch 4K display, but it needs improvement in ride duration and quality.

The Bugsnax card game is live on Kickstarter

The Bugsnax card game is currently being funded through Kickstarter.
The card game allows players to capture and eat anthropomorphic appetizers as their favorite Grumpuses.

Don't Starve is getting its own getting its own tabletop adaptation

Don't Starve: The Board Game brings the popular survival video game to tabletop format.
Game mechanics include player choice, combat, and exploration, mirroring the video game elements.
#band-logos

New band logo book explores music and design history

The book 'Logo Rhythm' explores over 90 band logos and their design process.
Includes contributions from designers and exclusive interviews with band members sharing insights.

Logo Rhythm, the band logos book | Logo Design Love

More than 90 design stories behind iconic band logos from 1960s to present
Book honors unsung designers and contributors in the music industry

New band logo book explores music and design history

The book 'Logo Rhythm' explores over 90 band logos and their design process.
Includes contributions from designers and exclusive interviews with band members sharing insights.

Logo Rhythm, the band logos book | Logo Design Love

More than 90 design stories behind iconic band logos from 1960s to present
Book honors unsung designers and contributors in the music industry
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