transience
Member
I do agree that the pitch isn't very good. You'd think their video would have something that would appeal to retro folks and not just a weird CG spinning magazine. I trust the product due to the names, but the pitch, eh.
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RETRO: a video gaming magazine Kickstarter. (Parish, Seanbaby, Green, Kohler, etc)
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ShinMaruku
Member
Jeff Green is on the other side. We can't have his stuff. I'd donate to him though.
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
You had me at Seanbaby.
ToastyFrog
Inexplicable Treasure Hate
Nope, not at all. I'm just contributing a monthly column and have had no involvement in the planning of any of this. The fact that my name is listed first on that page is completely random and shouldn't be taken to mean I'm some sort of kingpin -- I'm just a freelance contributor.
I don't understand kick starter. We pledge money and take all the risk. Is there a percentage of the company with the investment. If then, that is cool. Otherwise let them go to a bank and take the risk, and if the bank won't loan the money then it probably is going to be poor product to begin with.
The Dutch Slayer
Member
Thanks for that well that means no backing from me shame.
its a site for donations, not investment
firehawk12
Subete no aware
What the... when did this gif happen?Jeff Green, Kat Bailey and Chris Kohler?
http://i.minus.com/iOkTnNiBm6qHT.gif
That is... if I had any money...
Also, I like that they seem to be reading this thread:
BOB MACKEY UPDATE (for NeoGaf'ers): Yes, obviously we contacted BobBut due to potential full-time gigs he had to opt out at this time. Also, this contributor list will continue to evolve for the life of this magazine.
FrozenCell
Member
Kevin's back!
someone finally gets it!RETRO said:
I currently sub only Spielbox, hope to see good EUR pricing for this!
SonicXtreme
Member
i love print magazines and retro game magazines but i hate the kickstarter model, would never donate to one. would consider a subscription if this got off the ground but personally i don't pay for things that don't exist yet
See You Next Wednesday
Banned
Are game magazines even sustainable in this day of age?
Other than Game Informer which has Gamestop pushing it to anyone who comes in their store.
Other than Game Informer which has Gamestop pushing it to anyone who comes in their store.
Like the hat?
Banned
Good. Their stretch goals are ridiculously not thought out and not exciting, enticing, or fun.
Because of this, I'm actually hesitant in donating.
Also, judging from the screenshot and video, the page layout and design doesn't invoke "retro".
Edit: Oh wow. It was a spelling error... lol
wondermega
Member
Subscribed to thread
Will subscribe to mag
Holy shit, pinch me, dreams do come true!
edit: Mike Kennedy is running this? Awesome guy. Now I actually wanna write for it too..
Will subscribe to mag
Holy shit, pinch me, dreams do come true!
edit: Mike Kennedy is running this? Awesome guy. Now I actually wanna write for it too..
Yeah. I don't have a clue why I should contribute to this. What articles can I expect? They couldn't give one full example article?
Why is the design just GamesTM?
What the heck.
transience
Member
Search his name - it sounds like Jeff Green and EA are about to be a thing of the past.
PastorOfMuppets
Banned
My main criticism of this is the same criticism I had for Retronauts.
Not enough PC coverage. Jeff Green being there is great but he's going to be the token PC guy there.
Not enough PC coverage. Jeff Green being there is great but he's going to be the token PC guy there.
Doctor Ninja
Sphincter Speaker
That's a nice crew they've got there, I'll back this.
BTW OP, I love your avatar =D
BTW OP, I love your avatar =D
This is a great thing.
Imagine: A RETRO podcast
Nah, I'd rather have GFW
WHICH if Green is leaving EA, a GFW Kickstarter is more likely!
IrishNinja
Member
wow @ that lineup, would've backed for Kohler & Parish alone but there's a lot to like there...also so glad it's got a paper option and not just boring digital, haha
it's gonna be nice to have something in this lane beyond Retro Gamer (recently subbed to that one too), think i'm in for $30.
it's gonna be nice to have something in this lane beyond Retro Gamer (recently subbed to that one too), think i'm in for $30.
NinjamicWZ
Banned
I would back it but I haven't been able to read for like 5 years.
Monado Blade
Member
that is the biggest pic of katbot i've ever seen.
travisbickle
Member
Why is the design just GamesTM?
They should make a fanzine instead.
With hand-drawn sketches of game screens and topics about the existentialist view of computer games.
Photocopied on recycled paper - the budget would be cheaper and it would be cooler.
He's joining Dortios / Dew marketing:
Is that Doritos bag nailed to the wall or is it flying there? I dont understand how.
As a GamesTM subscriber, this was the first thing I thought of. In fact, I assumed they'd licenced the "Retro" name from the magazine. It seems not, though. Strange coincidence.Why is the design just GamesTM?
Digital only, if at all, for me then. I'm fairly sure they could have had a cost before they put the Kickstarter up if they wanted to - they know how many issues they're shipping and a rough page count so can work out weight, dimensions etc. Just makes it seem as if international subscribers are an after thought.
Admiral Snackbar
Member
Backed for Parish and Seanbaby. Worth it just for them! A bunch of the other writers are definitely good stuff...but Seanbaby seals it.
Uncle Rupee
Banned
A magazine? In this day and age? whatever
Yeah, I don't have the confidence that there is the readership to keep this thing going past the first year, at least in physical form.
I mean, hey, I wish these guys all the best, but a magazine seems like a really odd thing to start-up in 2013. It's like starting up your own VHS production company. I'm surprised they didn't just go straight for a new website about Retro games - it would certainly stand out given that almost every damn Retro games website is run by fans and not what I would consider "professional" writers.