Veteran game developer, aged 43, credits a successful $2.9 million Kickstarter campaign as the catalyst for his studio's existence, highlighting that it led to the creation of "Clockwork Revolution."
Revolutionizing Cogs in the Gears of Time
I was captivated by the trailer for Clockwork Revolution during the recent Summer Game Fest – its distinctively British charm and BioShock-like aesthetics had me hooked. But without Kickstarter's backing, you wouldn't be reading about it now.
InXile Entertainment nearly kissed goodbye to developing the much-loved Wasteland series, until they decided to take a leap of faith with a Kickstarter campaign. This gambit turned out to be a game-changer, raking in millions for the studio and keeping their dream of creating immersive RPGs alive.
In a tweet, studio head and founder Brian Fargo put it best: "That Kickstarter campaign was our desperate attempt to return to making the kind of role-playing games we longed for, culminating in Clockwork Revolution."
In a riveting YouTube video diving into InXile's 20-year history, we get a glimpse of how close the studio came to shuttering before that life-saving "Hail Mary." Founder Matt Findley shares, "We made the games we wanted to, not the ones we knew we could sell – a much more exhilarating place to be."
InXile President Chris Keenan reminisces, "Brian offered me a personal investment for the next few months for Wasteland 2's Kickstarter; it was successful, and I took the reins – failure would have meant a parting of ways."
Fast forward to today, and InXile has ushered in something remarkable – a time-bending steampunk RPG with a customizable protagonist, Morgan Vanette. This ambitious project for the studio stands testament to the pivotal role played by their Kickstarter campaign, which resonated with a larger trend among Western RPG studios where crowdfunding has been instrumental in their continued growth and success.
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With an intriguing roster of RPGs at the ready, you might find these must-play gems of interest.
- Beyond Clockwork Revolution, the latest console games that have caught my attention include indie titles like Hades and Oxygen Not Included.
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- Revisiting the Wasteland series, I discovered that the turn-based combat and immersive RPG elements were just as captivating as my first playthrough.
- On an equally exciting note, the resurgence of indie RPGs, such as Moon Hunters and Mutant Year Zero, has brought a fresh perspective to the table in the realm of entertainment.
- With Kickstarter paving the way for innovative projects like Clockwork Revolution, more and more fans are turning to crowdfunding platforms for finances and support.
- While Clockwork Revolution's deserted Victorian vibe and unique narrative pulled me in, I've also been enjoying games with a more retro feel, such as Celeste and Forager, which offer a different kind of entertainment experience.
