Star Citizen

[jammi]

I'll probably pitch in for the 'Lancer pledge if I can get the spare cash together. I'm partially of the same mind as latos, given that this is an excellent opportunity to give the big publishers two fingers and give an independent studio a shot at going big. That's a pretty essential step to take if we want the games industry to break out of its current rut and do something innovative and interesting. Who knows, this could even resurrect the spacesim genre? Either way, this is just pre-ordering, but also getting access to a bunch of other goodies for loyalty. Doubly so if you have a golden ticket.

If the current donation surge keeps up, they'll easily meet and surpass their $2m target. I highly doubt the money will keep flowing in, however. Today's donations are the result of a month of hype and years of fans pining for a new game. Once the initial storm subsides, it'll be much harder for them to pick up the funds they need. He sounded confident at the announcement because it's his job to be confident there. Who's going to invest if you openly admit that your project is a long shot and unlikely to work?

Anyway, should be interesting to see what the economy is going to be like. Bowex mk II, anyone? I want to gang-rape some pirates in their freighter equivalents.

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