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Borut

Los Angeles, CA

I’m a freelance game developer who lives in Venice, CA. I previously worked at EALA, as a lead AI programmer on game collaboration between Doug Church and Steven Spielberg. I’ve also worked at Radical, Sony Online Entertainment, and my own start-up (W... view more

  1. Diamond Trust of London by Jason Rohrer

    A turn-based strategy game for two players about spying, bribing, and loyalty. A boxed-copy cartridge release for the Nintendo DS.

    • 113% funded $89,244 pledged
    • 1,283 backers
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    Republique by Camouflaj + Logan by Camouflaj

    Help Hope escape from a 1984-inspired dystopia. Developed by Camouflaj (MGS4, F.E.A.R., Halo 4, Kinect) and Logan (Skyrim TV spot).

    • 111% funded $555,662 pledged
    • 11,611 backers
    • Funded May 11, 2012
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    Shadowrun Returns by Harebrained Schemes LLC

    Shadowrun Returns brings back one of our most original & cherished game settings as a 2D turn-based RPG for tablets & PC.

    • 459% funded $1,836,447 pledged
    • 36,276 backers
    • Funded Apr 29, 2012
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    Auditorium 2: Duet by Cipher Prime

    Auditorium Duet is the cooperative multiplayer sequel to Auditorium. Bend light and fill music containers in harmony with a partner!

    • 118% funded $71,061 pledged
    • 2,037 backers
    • Funded Mar 30, 2012
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    The Banner Saga by Stoic

    A mature, story-driven, turn-based strategy game steeped in viking culture, by three game industry veterans.

    • 723% funded $723,886 pledged
    • 20,042 backers
    • Funded Apr 20, 2012
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    Wasteland 2 by inXile entertainment

    Wasteland 2 is a sequel to the amazingly popular 1988 RPG Wasteland and the post-apocalyptic predecessor to the Fallout Series.

    • 325% funded $2,933,252 pledged
    • 61,290 backers
    • Funded Apr 17, 2012
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    Idle Thumbs Video Game Podcast by Idle Thumbs

    Idle Thumbs was a podcast that ran for two years. People liked it, and we liked doing it. We want to bring it back, better than before.

    • 456% funded $136,924 pledged
    • 2,602 backers
    • Funded Mar 21, 2012
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    Double Fine Adventure by Double Fine and 2 Player Productions

    An adventure game from Tim Schafer, Double Fine, and YOU!

    • 834% funded $3,336,371 pledged
    • 87,142 backers
    • Funded Mar 13, 2012
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    We're bringing NYC's best indie games to SF for a night! by Kill Screen

    Indie games? Check. World class DJ's? Check. A night of unforgettable entertainment celebrating NYC's vibrant indie game community.

    • 133% funded $10,673 pledged
    • 569 backers
    • Funded Mar 02, 2012
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    VENUS PATROL: charting a new course for videogame culture by Brandon Boyer

    Venus Patrol is a new videogame website in search of beautiful things, from former Offworld.com editor and IGF Chairman Brandon Boyer.

    • 210% funded $105,398 pledged
    • 1,785 backers
    • Funded Oct 07, 2011
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    The Metagame by Local No.12 by Colleen M, John S, & Eric Z

    The Metagame is a card game where you debate and argue about your favorite videogames.

    • 201% funded $20,183 pledged
    • 387 backers
    • Funded Apr 09, 2011
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    We're Throwing a Scandinavian Indie Games Party! by Kill Screen

    An indie games party in SF in honor of the wondrous work of Scandinavia? Yes, please. Free beer + Aquavit, a Swedish DJ, and much more.

    • 151% funded $9,114 pledged
    • 313 backers
    • Funded Mar 01, 2011
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    WANTED: Crohn's End by Reid Bryant Kimball

    WANTED: Crohn's End is a documentary about people with Crohn's disease or Ulcerative Colitis who use alternatives when nothing else is working.

    • 105% funded $11,181 pledged
    • 133 backers
    • Funded Dec 08, 2010
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    Babycastles & Showpaper: New Indie Games Arcade in Manhattan by babycastles

    Babycastles is an effort to provide a social home for the game development culture that has long been part of New York City.

    • 150% funded $9,008 pledged
    • 223 backers
    • Funded Oct 04, 2010
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    GAMEFUL, a Secret HQ for Worldchanging Game Developers by Jane McGonigal

    Good games make us better and change the world. We’re the people making and playing those games. We need a Secret HQ.

    • 3,248% funded $64,965 pledged
    • 593 backers
    • Funded Sep 29, 2010
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    Life Flashes By - a video game about what might have been by Deirdra Kiai

    An interactive story exploring the decisions a woman made to get to where she is, and what would have happened if she'd done things differently.

    • 135% funded $1,357 pledged
    • 54 backers
    • Funded Jan 21, 2010
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    VIDEOGAMES + MAGAZINE + ADULTS = KILL SCREEN by Kill Screen

    A videogame magazine with more words than explosions that will feature photos and writings and maybe some pin-ups. It's coffee table compatible.

    • 169% funded $5,949 pledged
    • 160 backers
    • Funded Nov 15, 2009
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    Resonance: Retro-Styled Adventure Game - contest entry fees and additional funding by VinceTwelve

    Resonance is an ambitious retro-styled point-and-click adventure game that brings a mature storyline and some innovative new gameplay to the genre.

    • 1,386% funded $2,080 pledged
    • 59 backers
    • Funded Nov 01, 2009
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