You think they'll realize their mistake, and add a PC version? Here's to hoping.
Amplitude (Harmonix) PS3/PS4 - KS (Funded, final day)
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He was joking, as Republique did the same thing (initially launched for iOS only, then retooled for PC when their campaign stalled).
Edit: In all seriousness, maybe they should do a "don't get the game, but get the goods tier." Something like the digital soundtrack + a making of video for 30, T-shirt + other stuff for 50, might stir up interest for people who don't have a Sony platform. Maybe not, but it couldn't hurt.
Prototype Viktor
Member
eh i tweeted at you anyway a list
biglittleps
Member
This game is known as PS2 game so nobody from PC community knows more about this game (so adding that won't help very much and they need to increase the goal amount as well) even they did not provide more details of this game in kickstarter so far with videos but still it made 180k in 4 days from fans. Im sure this might get close/achieve this goal by someway or sony will support if this gets close enough to kickstarter goal so sony can invest.
Canis lupus
Member
Just cracked 180k
Because Sony doesn't think they'll make a profit from it. Given how the Kickstarter's doing, that may not be an unreasonable assessment.
They did. It was all over Twitter, on all the big gaming sites, etc.
Well, if people don't back it, it won't reach the goal for sure.
So it's their fault for not getting it.
Simple as that. So as it seems, Sony made the right decision.
Not enough people care for an Amplitude sequel. Therefore... the kickstarter will fail.
IP is dead.
Triggerhappytel
Member
So, one quarter passed after 4 days. This almost certainly isn't happening unless Harmonix have got some excellent publicity planned over the next two weeks.
At this rate don't expect a PS3 or PS4 version either.
Yep!
This has a 0% chance of happening.
Game over.
Too bad. I loved Amplitude and backed it.
Can't do anything more.
RyanPierre
Member
Actually not even a quarter has been passed yet. It's at 23%. Their immediate problem is momentum. The dropoff to sub-$10k levels each of the last couple days is completely crushing.
They did post this yesterday on the Kickstarter comments section:
I haven't entirely given up hope yet, but if there's not enough interest in bringing the franchise back, that's just the way it is unfortunately. It doesn't help that it's ten years old and most people have never even heard of it. A $20 digital release would be an awesome way to bring it back, too.
And I have no idea why they decided to launch their mobile Record Run game yesterday of all days. Moving the conversation to another game on their social media accounts is insane considering how much work they have to do if they still want any chance of making the goal.
Canis lupus
Member
Start a twitter campaign to get this done.
I would buy the vinyl immediately if it wasn't $200.
Triggerhappytel
Member
Right, I'm in for $20. Never played the original but I do like the look of it and I'd like this to succeed.
Funny definition of zero: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/05/05/amplitude-on-ps4-and-ps3-help-make-it-happen/
Ah cool just got the list
I thought this looked like a Sony/publisher Kickstarter-by-proxy (gauging if KS is a viable console tool) before, but that FAQ just confirms it.
The game budget isn't $775K; if Harmonix is funding "most of it", that puts the budget closer to $1.5-2M. If they're putting that much of their own cash down, it's unlikely they can't secure outside funds for the rest - they're a notable studio with a solid history.
It's been frequently reported that publishers are watching KS closely. This project is obviously Sony, or another publisher, nudging them to Kickstarter as a little experiment.
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
They do need to clarify the exact nature of the agreement with Sony.
I doubt Harmonix is self-publishing this on PSN, so how much is Sony making? Will Sony be publishing, taking an additional percentage on top of what they make through the store sale? Will Harmonix have to reimburse Sony for the codes to fufill the Kickstarter pledges?
They should have answered these questions at the begining to make the relationship transparent. As it appears now, a person can make the argument that this is a front by Sony and not seem like a conspiracy theorist.
I'm not sure what Harmonix is thinking. They go to Sony, say they want to make a sequel, they say ok fund it yourselves. Kickstarter is known to not do well for non pc titles, yet they go there.
Why would you want to do this? The only person benefitting from this is Sony who is going to be getting pure profit if this game releases.
I know it's been said before but they should have just made a new IP and called it a spiritual successor to Amplitude. The name itself obviously is helping much. Then they could release on PC get the funding and most likely get stretch goals for consoles.
Why would you want to do this? The only person benefitting from this is Sony who is going to be getting pure profit if this game releases.
I know it's been said before but they should have just made a new IP and called it a spiritual successor to Amplitude. The name itself obviously is helping much. Then they could release on PC get the funding and most likely get stretch goals for consoles.
Neuromancer
Member
I'm digging the positivity!
One of my favorite tracks from the game:
Shades of Blue - Chris Child ft Melissa Kaplan
Kazuma Kiryu
Member
I have my doubts this is going to make it. Such a shame though, first outcast, now this.
RyanPierre
Member
There's of course the possibility that any such agreement is confidential, but someone could try tweeting them or commenting in the Kickstarter with these questions to see if they can offer any more clarity.
Yeah, I don't think it'll make it.
But I honestly I wouldn't be surprised if the game gets made anyways.
Even though they said there is a minimum amount for the kickstarter, Sony could have something decided already, like if a certain number of backers is reached, or a certain amount of money is reached (even if the kickstarter goal isn't met) they may actually fund it.
Could make for an E3 "we care for ALL gamers" moment.
But I honestly I wouldn't be surprised if the game gets made anyways.
Even though they said there is a minimum amount for the kickstarter, Sony could have something decided already, like if a certain number of backers is reached, or a certain amount of money is reached (even if the kickstarter goal isn't met) they may actually fund it.
Could make for an E3 "we care for ALL gamers" moment.
Neuromancer
Member
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/05/05/amplitude-how-sony-and-harmonix-agreed-to-revive-a-classic
Seems safe to say that Sony will fund part of the game if the KS is successful. I don't know that the exact details are all that important, because the bottom line is if the KS doesn't make it we won't get the game.
That's why anyone who wants this game on PS3/PS4, but is opposed to Kickstarting things on principle or because they think they shouldn't have to for whatever reason, should really reconsider. It's going to be the difference between the game getting made or not.
That'd be nice but I don't think so.
Freeman
Banned
They should put up a stretch goal to have this on PC if it looks like its not going to make it, Sony doesn't lose anything, its not like they were going to make something with the IP, they still get a console exclusive out of it and goodwill.
The timing of this campaign is odd as well.
The timing of this campaign is odd as well.
RyanPierre
Member
They definitely should, and it makes logical sense for Sony's wallet (some money is better than no money, after all). The hard part is apparently convincing Sony to allow it though.
dark_chris
Member
They should definitely add Symbion Project - FreQ out and bring back PTSD on those that remember the song on expert.
PierrePressure
Neo Member
You're screwed if you are caught between indie and AAA.
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
I honestly think that is the least of this project's problems.
Double Fine put Kickstarter on the map. Obsidian's Kickstarter made serious cash.
Triggerhappytel
Member
I agree. I think it would be a good idea for Sony to invest a little more in the PC marketplace. Obviously they'd like to keep Uncharted, God of War etc fully exclusive, but in terms of a lot of their digital games I think they'd be a good fit for the PC given the surge of creative smaller games. Stuff like The Unfinished Swan, Dead Nation, Warhawk, WipEout, etc would probably do reasonably well on the PC.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
Hmm dropping PSN codes for what game?
EDIT: oh nice $2 PSN codes lol
And according to the stream they are "put the finishing touches on the tier updates we're sending out soon."
EDIT: oh nice $2 PSN codes lol
And according to the stream they are "put the finishing touches on the tier updates we're sending out soon."
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
From stream:
cj_iwakura
Member
I'd be worried less about tiers and more about showing content...
There's no content to show. They aren't making the game if the Kickstarter doesn't succeed, nobody is doing any serious work on it yet.
cj_iwakura
Member
Then they shouldn't have launched it.
A 2D metroidvania made by a indie team had more to show than this. Step up, Harmonix. Name isn't enough anymore.
Mr.Marston
Member
...I can't see why they would do that.
fuzzyreactor
Banned
My favorite games of theirs
Those games are also generally done by somebody in their spare time with the Kickstarter being a way to push it into a full-time project. Name absolutely is enough when your name matters, but Kickstarter games have largely been PC focused. That's the biggest issue here, along with a pretty high mark for success. Most of the biggest and most successful Kickstarter games have had absolutely nothing but concept art to show because it's foolish to start on an expensive project that will never get finished. They have things they can be working on as a studio that don't involve games that may never see release.
PhillipCostigan
Member
Backed this once the Kickstarter went up, hope it gets funded.
I think it will in the end, but it's looking tight.
I think it will in the end, but it's looking tight.
KungFucius
King Snowflake
This deserves to fail for mindlessly copying the unfriendly early backer discount bullshit. I will never back a KS campaign that pulls this bullshit.
cj_iwakura
Member
I'm sure had they waited a week they could have put some of their talent to use on a mock up chart or at least share some original EDM.
Hell, could technically do it using Frequency's editor.
Maybe they'll learn for the next try, if there is one.
I mean, I LOVE this game, but what are they doing to sell the unfamiliar? This is a rhythm game, a very niche genre, and this is a niche of a niche at that. They need to really sell it.
Yep..
I feel like it should be obvious by now that majority of games that do well on kickstarter are PC focused. They are just more willing to support developers who support their platform.
If this was rebranded, new name, similar gameplay and have a PC version I cant handle but imagine it would be seeing much more money at this point. Hopefully when this flops (which seems pretty highly at this point) Harmonix will go back to the drawing board and do exactly that.
So you didn't get there on time....got ya!
This is going far too slowly for my liking, for me the two PS2 games are by far the best Harmonix games. With a bit of luck there will be enough interest to get Sony onboard to use them as an XDEV studio.
Surely it could be a nice little money earner if they handle the DLC with sense.
Surely it could be a nice little money earner if they handle the DLC with sense.