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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on March 14.

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Update #11 · Apr 17, 2013 · 4 comments

Shipping out the headsets is taking longer than we expected.  We goofed, but should have the MindWaves shipped out by the end of the month.  We're really sorry about that.

But there is good news!  We were talking about Oculus Rift integration and we decided that it was too cool not to do, even though we didn't hit that goal on Kickstarter.  We got to try out the Rift at GDC and found that you can wear it and the MindWave at the same time without any problems.  The VR telekinetic brawler needs to happen.

Love,

The Team

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It's time for an update!

Update #10 · Apr 9, 2013 · comment

So, with the successful Kickstarter, we demoed Throw Trucks With Your Mind at the Game Developers' Conference.  It was a blast.  We even got to see a few of you, which was great. I severely underestimated just how hard it would be to demo the game for 8+ hours a day and be on my feet the whole time, but I am recovered now.  We've started preproduction on the game and are getting concept art to the appropriate backers for approval.  We're going to be ordering the headsets and posters on April the 10th and sending those out as soon as possible.  We're also posting highlights of our progress on the TTWYM Tumblr, so check that out.

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Please, answer your surveys!

Update #9 - For backers only · Mar 19, 2013 · 8 comments

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When do we get our stuff?

Update #8 · Mar 15, 2013 · comment

The fact that we're going to GDC is pretty unexpected and we have to spend a lot of time prepare for that.  Unfortunately, this means a delay in when rewards get shipped out.  We will start sending out the rewards in the first week of April.  We're really sorry about the delay.  But please, come visit us at NeuroSky's booth in the expo room of GDC.  We would love to see you.  And to let you play the skeleton presented in the trailer.

We have been getting message about people wanting to buy rewards after the campaign ended.  While we would like more money, we don't think that's fair to our backers.  As such, we will be setting up a link for people wanting to get the game, but not for any other rewards.

We have also gotten a number of messages about which version of the headset you will get.  We want to be completely clear:  YOU WILL GET THE HEADSET APPROPRIATE TO YOUR REGION.

Love,

The Team

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We did it!

Update #7 · Mar 14, 2013 · 2 comments

At 118% of the goal, we made it.  Thank you, backers.  Thank you.  This has been an amazing month that we need to spend a few days sleeping to recover from.  As soon as payments are processed, we'll start sending out the rewards.

By the way, we'll be at GDC!  More details on that as we get them.  For now, let's all take some time to appreciate that Throw Trucks With Your Mind is going to happen and you made it possible.

Love,
The Team

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    SENSITIVE: Because this kind of game could not exist without backers like you, your name will appear in the Special Thanks section of the credits..

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014
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    22 backers

    LATENT: Would you like to hang Throw Trucks With Your Mind on your wall? Back at this level and you will receive one limited-edition 11"X17" poster of two of the playable characters (the cat in a robot exoskeleton and the lady with a bird's nest in her hair). You will also receive recognition in the Special Thanks section of the game credits. This reward will be included in all higher donations.

    Estimated delivery: May 2013
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    ADEPT: In addition to the SENSITIVE reward tier, you will receive a copy of the game via digital distribution when it is completed.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014
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    GIFTED: In addition to the ADEPT reward tier, you will be part of the closed beta for Throw Trucks With Your Mind. This means that you will get to be part of the final pass of playtesting and user feedback to make the game as good as possible. You will receive a copy of the game when it is completed.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014
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    CLAIRVOYANT: A patron of the video gaming arts! You will receive .zip file of all concept art that went into making Throw Trucks With Your MInd. This includes the GIFTED reward tier

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014
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    PSYCHIC: Do you want to play Throw Trucks With Your Mind, but are too lazy to buy the headset right now and get a leg up on the competition? Never fear! At this reward tier, Neurosky's Mindwave Headset will be shipped to you along with all the rewards of the CLAIRVOYANT tier.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014
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    TELEPATH: In addition to the PSYCHIC reward tier, your image will be forever honored in the Hall Of Fame level! You send in your picture and you will appear in the Hall of Fame level, labeled with your name.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014
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    TELEKINETIC: You will get to design one of the small objects in the game. If you have the peculiar desire to hit someone with a giant clownfish taped to a brick, this is the reward level for you! Small objects don't deal much damage, but are very easy to get moving and are good for distracting and disrupting enemies. You will tell one of the artists the high concept of the object and get to give feedback on what they produce. This includes the PSYCHIC reward tier.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014
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    CHANNELER: You will get to design one of the medium-sized objects in the game. If you feel the need to bludgeon someone with a giant ball of yarn, this is the reward level that you want. Medium objects actually take effort to get moving and can do good damage, but are unlikely to kill someone in one hit. You will tell one of the artists the high concept of the object and get to give feedback on what they produce. This includes the PSYCHIC reward tier.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014
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    MEMETOMANCER: You will get to design one of the large objects in the game. If you have always wanted to crush someone with a truck-sized rubber duck, donate at this level. Large objects are very hard to get moving, requiring most of one person's willpower to get them to budge. But once these objects get moving, they will kill anything they connect with. You will tell one of the artists the high concept of the object and get to give feedback on what they produce. This includes the PSYCHIC reward tier.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014
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    TRANSCENDENT: You will get to design a massive object. Massive objects are centerpieces to levels. They take a concerted effort of at least two people to move. Unlike large objects, these objects are extremely difficult to stop once they get moving and will often take out large swaths of enemies. You will tell one of the artists the high concept of the object and get to give feedback on what they produce. This includes the PSYCHIC reward tier.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014
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    AVATAR OF WILL: Would you like to have lunch with the mad scientist behind Throw Trucks With Your Mind and play the game before anyone else? At this reward level, you will! Bring a friend! There will be multiplayer! You'll have to provide your own transportation to Mountain View, CA. This includes the PSYCHIC reward tier.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014
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    REALITY BENDER: At this reward level, you will get to design one of the playable characters in the game. If you want to be a psychic lobster or even your cat in a robotic exoskeleton, this reward is for you. You will tell one of the artists the high concept of what you want the character to be and you will give feedback on what they produce. This includes the PSYCHIC reward tier.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014
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    Q: If you could design your own arena that you would crush your enemies with your mind in, what would it look like? Would it be an ice cavern? A foundry? Inside a living starship? On top a giant kitchen counter so you could crush your enemies with giant salt shakers? Would it be a scale 3D map of a city so you can throw buildings at your enemies? At this reward level, you get to design the theme of a level. You will submit the high concept to one of the artists and give feedback on what they produce. This includes the PSYCHIC reward tier.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2014