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[Gonzo The Great]

I heard that they want to do console specific cameos?, if that's the case i vote for Jak and Daxter (TPL versions) for the PS4, they're a perfect fit.

Wii U: Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong
Xbox One: Banjo and Kazooie
PS4: Jak and Daxter

Bam.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Holy shit, that has to be a record for how fast a game has been funded...

Looking at the page, this one caught my eye....

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I think I'll go for this one.

 

[sinnergy]

3ds and vita eversion when?

Why not, Unity is on 3DS now

 

[LordOfChaos]

Probably too early for word on minimum system requirements, eh?

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Why do the coins have a blue triangle on them?

I think that's just a part of Playtonic's logo? Probably placeholder for now. Considering they make tunes when you collect them I'd guess they will look more musical by the time the game is done.

 

[MCN]

This kickstarter is going to make so much fucking money.

Also, does anyone know if the PC and console versions will arrive at the same time?

If the final stretch goal is met.

 

[LonelyGreyWolf]

New stretch goals adds more funding for polish and new features.

More features = takes longer + more risk of going over-budget = more risk of not delivering in time + more risks in failing the project.

Making stretch goals is dangerous. Kickstarter made a big article about this some time ago. They could say "twice the levels if we reach two million", but that could have severe consequences. I'm sure they'll come up with something though, if need be.

 

[Nosgoroth]

3ds and vita versions when?

The engine is Unity, so if there's a 3DS version it'd be New 3DS only, and I don't know if that would make a lot of sense for them.

 

[Ragona]

so 30 pounds is PC AND console version? shut up and take my money

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Holy shit, that has to be a record for how fast a game has been funded...

Looking at the page, this one caught my eye....



I think I'll go for this one.

I think the new Pebble beat this?

 

[Dylan Sexbang]

46 days to go, so I can hold off on backing of the soundtrack edition for now right? I want to back it, but I need to wait til after my birthday.

 

[ElTorro]

Awesome! They have my money. That soundtrack already gave me Banjo-Kazooie vibes.

 

[Jamix012]

I don't think this necessarily targets the same audience as Sonic All Stars. Sonic games have been catering to kids for a while now, which is why they did so well on consoles like Wii. This KS didn't get funded in 40 minutes because kids are busting out their credit cards. It's because people who were 10-16 in the late 90s when the platformers on the N64 that this is making no bones about drawing influence from were released are now grown adults with disposable income. This is the audience of gamers that are probably now all splintered across various consoles. This is why it was really smart of them to not separate consoles by different stretch goals like a lot of KS's do. Just put it out on everything and make it clear it's coming to everything.

No I don't agree at all. They're very much a similar audience. Yes it's true, this backing is mainly done by people longing for the old days of Banjo Kazooie, but kickstarters are often a very small percentage of the final sales (even in other cases of games where they target specific enthusiasts, e.g. Shovel Knight.) The KS of this game will be more split toward the other consoles, I agree, but ultimately this will cater primarily to kids and those with a penchant for mascot-based games that are often found on Nintendo systems.

Do I think it would be better to wall it off to Nintendo consoles only? Absolutely not. That's silly. Do I think this will do better numbers on Wii U that the other consoles? I'd say it's likely.

 

[Obliterator]

People.........I still can't believe we are getting THIS from the Banjo guys

Its so beautiful!!!

 

[Infernostew]

Look at the kickstarter. They arrive at the same time if they get the $1,000,000 stretch goal.

Not $s. 1 million quid is a lot more that a million dollars.

 

[e_i]

Ugh, why is the exchange rate between the dollar and euro so nuts? $47 for the 30 euros tier.

 

[MrRoflWaffles]

Awesome to see this funded so fast!

About to hit £300k. Wow.

Ugh, why is the exchange rate between the dollar and euro so nuts? $47 for the 30 euros tier.

£30 in $ is about $45.40 so it's pretty close.

 

[anexanhume]

I just shot for the moon and suggested vita with cross-buy and cross-save to them on twitter.

 

[hydruxo]

Good to see that Rare humor is still gonna be there with the NPCs

 

[outunderthestars]

I don't understand those needs to create more strech goals ... just get the extra money and make it a good game =P

This. Stick with what you can execute in a timely manner. Put extra money towards a sequel/free DLC, etc. Don't let it sprawl into a Broken Age scenario.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Ugh, why is the exchange rate between the dollar and euro so nuts? $47 for the 30 euros tier.

It's not Euros, it's Pounds. Euros is about the same as a dollar right now.

 

[LonelyGreyWolf]

Look at the kickstarter. They arrive at the same time if they get the $1,000,000 stretch goal.

Ugh, why is the exchange rate between the dollar and euro so nuts? $47 for the 30 euros tier.

I like how so many Americans in this thread keep mixing up the currencies ;b

 

[Opus Angelorum]

It's entirely likely that Microsoft has seen this game in development for some time now, and still they didn't jump on Playsonic.

For shame.

 

[cyberheater]

The thirst for a quality 3D platformer is real. I hope there are more to follow.

 

[alr1ght]

Goddamn, someone bought the $5,300 tier (be in game).

 

[Poona]

I heard that they want to do console specific cameos?, if that's the case i vote for Jak and Daxter (TPL versions) for the PS4, they're a perfect fit.

I figured Ratchet & Clank would work better for PS4 since they're coming out with a new game and movie, whereas who knows if we'll ever see anything with Jak & Daxter again.

Then Banjo and Kazooie for XBO and Donkey and Diddy Kong for Wii U.

 

[RandomExpletive]

My dong is well and ready for expanding, can't wait to see how many stretch goals they blow through.

 

[Aostia]

So 21 euros for the wiiu eshop game on late 2016? I could fund it

 

[Platy]

New stretch goals adds more funding for polish and new features.

No, more money adds more funding for polish and new features.

They can do it without writing a strech goal. The main diference is that if they don't managed to do that because they calculated it wrong (like ... 99% of kickstarters) they will not have a problem of "not delivering" what they promised

 

[MisterShine]

46 days to go, so I can hold off on backing of the soundtrack edition for now right? I want to back it, but I need to wait til after my birthday.

KS doesn't take any money from you til the time ends. So feel free to back what you want, you're not paying til 46 days from now.

 

[Shogun_of_Truth]

Haha, this is so lovely.
Also :

boxed consoles versions plz.

 

[Glass Shark]

I'm glad they met their goal, and I hope they hit all the stretch goals as well. I just can't see myself giving money to something I won't see until at least a year and a half from now.

 

[Jamix012]

I like how so many Americans in this thread keep mixing up the currencies ;b

Lol i fucked up, and I'm actually British so that's even worse.

 

[ElTorro]

The thirst for a quality 3D platformer is real. I hope there are more to follow.

The thirst is indeed real.

 

[Obliterator]

It just crossed 300,000k pounds

 

[alr1ght]

It's entirely likely that Microsoft has seen this game in development for some time now, and still they didn't jump on Playsonic.

For shame.

For shame? Now everyone gets to play it.

How long have you been working on Yooka-Laylee and when will it release?

The game footage you see today is the result of less than three months’ work. The conceptual phase for Yooka-Laylee began much earlier in December 2014, but we didn’t actually start building the game until February.

Put Rare proper on a good game.

 

[NTom64]

People.........I still can't believe we are getting THIS from the Banjo guys

Its so beautiful!!!

You don't remember Treasure Trove Cove, or Freezeezy Peak? Rare always pushed the system and delivered great visuals.

YL looks fantastic though.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

I think the new Pebble beat this?

You're probably right, I don't really follow kickstarter. I was just surprised by how quickly it was funded.

It's entirely likely that Microsoft has seen this game in development for some time now, and still they didn't jump on Playsonic.

For shame.

Nah, it's better this way. Why limit their games to one platform?

 

[Neiteio]

yesss

Mr. Patch was god-tier boss design

We need his spiritual successor

 

[Wiggy]

Sony take note, nostalgia for 90s platformers can turn into big money- time to bring bandicoot home

 

[Off-Kilter]

David Wise is the fucking man

 

[overcast]

Backing the shit out of this.

 

[Doug Heffernan]

Those character designs are awful but the gameplay should be great.

 

[InfiniteNine]

No, more money adds more funding for polish and new features.

They can do it without writing a strech goal. The main diference is that if they don't managed to do that because they calculated it wrong (like ... 99% of kickstarters) they will not have a problem of "not delivering" what they promised

New stretch goals incentivize people to donate more money. I'm not saying the stretch-goals have to be huge or anything it can be alt costumes for the characters or something.

 

[Obliterator]

You don't remember Treasure Trove Cove, or Freezeezy Peak? Rare always pushed the system and delivered great visuals.

YL looks fantastic though.

No I for sure remember. They have always made beautiful games. I just mean, I can't believe its actually happening. That this game is real and we are going to get to play it.

 

[e_i]

It's not Euros, it's Pounds. Euros is about the same as a dollar right now.

Ah, I thought it was pounds, but they have the "EUR" beside the amounts, so I thought Euros.

 

[Brashnir]

Goddamn, someone bought the $5,300 tier (be in game).

Guess we'll be seeing Notch in this game, then.

 

[Sponge]

Wii U: Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong
Xbox One: Banjo and Kazooie
PS4: Jak and Daxter

Bam.

Fucking send this over to Playtonic's forums, that is brilliant. If not Jak, maybe Ratchet or Sackboy and one his friends. Media Molecule getting a cameo makes sense being a fellow UK studio and all.

 

[Neiteio]

Still deciding what level I want to back. And are there additional fees if I'm paying for something in euros with USD?

 

[Robert at Zeboyd Games]

Sony take note, nostalgia for 90s platformers can turn into big money- time to bring bandicoot home

For as successful as this Kickstarter is turning out to be, this is still pretty small-time money when it comes to game development. And with Crash, you'd have to add licensing costs in addition to actually making the game.