We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on February 19, 2012.

Mini Update

Update #14 · Jan 10, 2013 · 5 comments

Hey everyone!

This isn't exactly the video I wanted to make to show you guys the game's progress, however, I think it's pretty cool. This picture is of Pixel Sand running on an Android Phone as well as the new indie console Ouya that was funded here on Kickstarter!

As an aside, for those of you who don't know me personally my wife has just departed for Army Basic Training in and will be gone for approximately 3 months. Until she comes back, I'm going to be in full time Dad mode taking care of my two year old daughter along with working a full time job, which means that I won't be able to spend as much time on the game. I am still committed to finishing, so I have a simple request: if anyone knows any talented programmers that have free time and would like to help out, please send them my way. Ideally I'd love to work with someone locally (Redmond, Washington), but online will work too so long as we keep up communication.

Thanks again everyone. For those of you who are iOS users, we're not very far from creating our first iPad build, so get ready!

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      Creator chris loren on January 11

      I am pretty psyched to give this a shot on my ipad!

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      Creator Jim Squires on January 11

      " if anyone knows any talented programmers that have free time and would like to help out, please send them my way." Not sure if this'll help, but over at Gamezebo we just wrote a piece about a new initiative for indie developers: http://www.gamezebo.com/news/2013/01/10/eden-industries%E2%80%99-%E2%80%9Cgarden-indie%E2%80%9D-initiative-seeks-help-out-indie-developers. You might be able to find some help through that.

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      Creator Sebastian on January 11

      Cool pic, I'm missing this game a lot! Please give us more regular updates, even if they are just screenshots of the last thing created :)

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      Creator Super Game Programmer 3 on January 10

      @Steven
      Totally fair question. I'm going to compile our levels/to-do/milestones into a single doc that I'll post here so everyone can know when we expect to hit something. This will keep us a lot more accountable. Right now we're looking between April and September. September is our very far out, none of us want it to take that long.

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      Creator Steven Boise on January 10

      So, to ask the question that every Kickstarter project runner hates, what is the timeline now?

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Jan 20, 2012 - Feb 19, 2012 (30 days)

  • Pledge $1 or more

    13 backers

    My undying gratitude, a thank you message, an awesome desktop background, and the sound track to the game :)

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $3 or more

    611 backers

    A copy of the PC version, and if it is allowed or possible, copies on all other platforms. Your copy of the game will come with extra elements that aren't available in the normal game, including Termites, Dark Matter, and The Mediator. (All of the above)

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    120 backers

    Your copy of the game will feature two enemies that only you can place, including the Ogre, and the Dark Knight. (All of the above)

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $20 or more

    192 backers

    Inclusion in the credits in a special section dedicated to the people who made this project possible. Your copy of the game will also feature three bonus multi-player maps, and a special jet-pack power-up that only you can place in the game. (All of the above)

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    40 backers

    The vehicles pack! Your copy will include the ability to place a Horse, Car, and Helicopter. Each of these objects are designed to carry multiple players at a time; let the questing begin! As an added bonus, ALL future DLC that will ever be released for this game will be free to you! (All of the above)

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    21 backers

    Early releases (and we'll listen to everything you have to say about it!). Designing your own level to be included in the game, within reason. Honorary supporter status in credits. A personally written and signed letter thanking you for your awesome donation. (All of the above)

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $300 or more

    2 backers

    Your own pixel type in the game, within reason (we'll discuss!). You get to name it, choose how it behaves, and what it looks like. Everyone that gets a copy of the game will see your element! You'll also receive a mouse-pad with the main character on it and a poster for the game. (All of the above)

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    2 backers

    Your own monster or object in the game, within reason (we'll discuss!). If you'd like to see some awesome boss come to life in the game, or a sweet hovercraft, this one's for you! You'll also receive a hoodie with the main character on it. (All of the above)

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    0 backers

    A hand-crafted and welded metal figurine of the main character, and a dedicated video of its making. Invitation to the release party in Redmond, WA! (food, drinks, awesomeness!). (All of the above)

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012