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This project successfully raised its funding goal on October 7, 2011.
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An exclusive Venus Patrol PC/tablet/mobile wallpaper painted by KATAMARI DAMACY & NOBY NOBY BOY creator Keita Takahashi, plus a pack of MINECRAFT character skins created by Pendleton Ward, creator of the Emmy-nominated animated TV series ADVENTURE TIME. Be part of the original Venus Patrol crew and get private updates on all progress leading up to launch.
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All of the above, plus four games available exclusively through this Kickstarter: three new games from Adam Saltsman (creator of CANABALT), Vlambeer (the developers behind SUPER CRATE BOX & RADICAL FISHING) & Superbrothers (creators of iPhone cult hit SWORD & SWORCERY EP), and JOHANN SEBASTIAN JOUST, from Die Gute Fabrik.
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All of the above plus a massive batch of physical goods, including: the Moon Grotto 7", a vinyl EP featuring "hidden" music & remixes from SWORD & SWORCERY EP composed by Scientific American -- exp.-3: a limited edition of Mathew Kumar's videogame culture 'zine -- an exclusive deck of 'Monster Mii' trading cards from comic book artist James Kochalka -- an embroidered Venus Patrol patch featuring a design by Montreal-based artist Devine Lu Linvega -- and many more awesome bonus objects.
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All of the above, plus series one of "Great Showdowns (of the 8-bit era)", five 5"x3" giclee prints created by Scott C, illustrator and artist at Double Fine, the studio behind games like PSYCHONAUTS, BRUTAL LEGEND, COSTUME QUEST, TRENCHED & ONCE UPON A MONSTER. Series one features Scott's take on TETRIS, BURGERTIME, RAMPAGE, GHOSTS 'N GOBLINS and FROGGER.
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All of the above, plus series two of "Great Showdowns (of the 8-bit era)", five 5"x3" giclee prints created by illustrator Scott C. Series two features Scott's take on: DONKEY KONG, PUNCH-OUT!!, DOUBLE DRAGON, DIG DUG, and MOON PATROL.
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Absolutely everything on offer through this Kickstarter: both series of "Great Showdowns (of the 8-bit era)" prints, ten total 5"x3" giclee prints featuring artwork by illustrator Scott C, and all of the games, records, zines, wallpapers & all else you see above.
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Intended as a 'studio sponsorship' level prize, this level includes all of the above, plus thirty days of placement as the only advertisement on Venus Patrol. We will work directly with you to present an ad integrated directly & prominently into the design of the site. Check the main Kickstarter description to see which months are still available, choose your message, and get in touch with any other questions! As a bonus, you also get a year's subscription to Pixelate's Promoter, the web app custom designed for indie game developers to manage all their press & promotions.
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Brandon‘s wild, pure, simple life has seen him acting as artist, programmer, and indie record label head, as well as writer, columnist and editor for outlets like Edge magazine, Gamasutra, Offworld and Boing Boing. He currently serves as Chairman of the Independent Games Festival, the world’s largest and most influential yearly showcase of indie games, co-founded/hosts Austin's indie game community JUEGOS RANCHEROS, and is in general super ready to help bring a lot of amazing stuff into your life.
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thank you
DID MY PACKAGE WITH THE RECORD & T-SHIRT & STUFF GET LOST IN THE MAIL?
an update please
Hey there Buemba -- if you donated at $25 or more, the FEZ EP was one of the first things to go out, alongside the wallpapers/Minecraft skins & Baiyon mix! You should have received two zip files at once. Send an email to vnsptrl@gmail.com if that's not the case and I'll look into it!
On the Superbrothers game: they've had their hands full for the past couple months readying the just-released PC version of Sworcery, but I'll try and get formal word on when they expect to have something to show. To be honest, it's probably going to be a while yet -- rather than sending out a super rough demo that was put together over 48 hours, they're taking the time to polish up something really special for everyone that backed the project!
Is there an ETA on the Superbrothers game and the FEZ soundtrack EP?
Ed: looking into this now! I suspect it was either an email typo or an error with the script -- I'll shoot you a message!
enough for me, thanks Brandon
Did this ever get finished? I never got a notice that there were downloads available.
There's not much of an update other than "waist deep working through design/backend stuff at the moment" -- lost a few weeks not just to GDC & SXSW but then a couple more to bronchitis, Sworcery records should be hitting the pressing plant soon -- all the stars are aligning! Will of course do a big blast when there's awesome news to tell.
Do you think we could get an update?
Wondering that myself. Really looking forward to this!
So what happened to the site?
They both got sorted! This last round of downloads triggered more spam filters than the previous two for some reason.
James/Kyle: The digital download links to the games were sent out from the email address "notifications@fetchapp.com" on February 10.
Hey Brandon, great updates on the site... however I haven't received the download links for Capsule etc. Have they been sent out?
Thanks
Can someone let me know what email account sends the download links? I always get the updates promising links in my inbox but never get the emails with the links. I assume they're getting caught in my spam filter.
The update made me really regret not donating to the physical goods level. I hope the FAQ about getting ahold of stuff later applies to that stuff too! If not, shame on me.
Could you perhaps give us an update?
@MrNohbdy I also have not received the physical gifts yet.
So excited for the next dump
MrNo: update on everything is coming very shortly! Another digital drop is imminent...
Has anyone else not gotten anything yet? I mean i got the downloads, but no physical anything. Just wondering...
Anyone want to share their Kochalka 3DS QR codes?
When is launch expected Brandon?
Any chance we'll see Johann Sebastian Joust by halloween? I really want it for a party. :D
#occupyvenus
Me want minecraft skin :P Kudos on the money, but... ya know... rewards plox :)
There's quite a line of anxious youngsters here.
Give us what we want and we promise our appetite will be quenched until the next full moon.
(I mostly want that tasty fez ep.)
Has anyone else got the rewards yet? I'm not being pushy, I just don't want to be left out!
Sooo... When are we getting updates on this? I'm happy to help with the project and all, but it would be nice to get some info concerning when we're receiving rewards. I don't want to sound pushy, but I thought we'd at least get an "Yay, I'm glad this was funded!".
Looking forward to a breath of fresh Venusian air.
Congratulations! The total amount of backers says a lot about your project, let yourself bask in the glow of that for a bit (while sewing yourself a money suit). Looking forward to the launch!
Double the funding is a testimony to how much people missed you and Offworld. I am so stoked about this I could spit. There! I just did!
Congrats on the funding! <3
I think you won. Now make an awesome site!
Congrats Brandon! Can't wait to see the new site!
CONGRATZ! :D
LehGoooooooo venus patrol! Take my $75 and make something beautiful.
I'm not sure if $105,000 is enough to properly fund an expedition to Venus.
ENJOY $105,000 FOR YOUR WEBSITE
LOL "hundred thousandaire!" Congratulations!
you're a hundred thousandaire !
holy crap man. congratulations! you KILLED it
100k! Congratulations, dude.
Yay! This is awesome glad to help! I wish I could give a lot more :( I like how you used my friends, friend's music!
This idea is the greatest idea I have ever seen in seen in the gaming industry, I would have definitely supported this project much more then I have, But I currently spent all my money on school to become a programmer =)
Wish I could have given more, but am emigrating next month... for the same reason, I can't take on any of the stuff lol. Eventually seeing the site in the flesh will be reward enough ^^
Just upgraded my pledge because I loved the t-shirt design so much! Really can't wait for launch! Matt
I really love Mikko Walamies' t-shirt design!
Ty: Nope! I'll get everything sent out worldwide.
Ben: Should be by the end of October, to give the devs a little more time to tweak & polish the games!
Is there any extra cost for shipping to Canada?
Congratulations Brandon, I look forward to the site launch!