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BACKERS ONLY: April 13th Update Video

Update #25 - For backers only · Apr 13, 2013 · 6 comments

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Backers Only Update: New Enemies!

Update #24 - For backers only · Mar 20, 2013 · 10 comments

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Happy Valentine's Day from Aoineko

Update #23 · Feb 14, 2013 · 4 comments

Here's some new in-game footage from levels currently in progress. The background music is a song we did last month called "Runaway" for the game. Dev Blog subscribers can get it now for free at devblog.kitaru.net! Happy Valentine's Day!!

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Kitaru Prizes and In-Game Footage Sneak Peek

Update #22 · Dec 13, 2012 · 9 comments

Hey everybody. For those of you who've already messaged with your desired shipping address and shirt size, expect your package VERY soon. As for the rest of you, please send your address and shirt size (if applicable) to b@aoineko.com and I will get yours sent next!! Want to upgrade your pledge and get that T-Shirt? Now you can via paypal at kitaru.net!

Also, here is some footage from the levels we've been working on the last few weeks, as well as a special guest appearance from Gary and Brian, the 2 Bit Hoods. Apparently they aren't big Kitaru fans...

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Kitaru Dev Blog Movember Update

Update #21 - For backers only · Nov 21, 2012 · 9 comments

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  • Pledge $15 or more

    955 backers

    FIRST MOVER – Pre-release copy of Kitaru for your platform of choice (PC, Mac, iOS, Android) AND an exclusive in-game object AND Official Supporter-stamped "Save the Game Designers" Digital Wallpaper and our heartfelt thank you!

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $20 or more

    52 backers

    5 HOURS ONLY! FIRST MOVER+ Pre-release copy of Kitaru for your platform of choice (PC, Mac, iOS, Android) AND and TWO exclusive in-game objects AND Official Supporter-stamped "Save the Game Designers" Digital Wallpaper

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    163 backers

    BEHIND THE SCENES - Exclusive access to Dev Blog, along with Pre-release copy of Kitaru for your platform of choice (PC, Mac, iOS, Android) AND an exclusive in-game object AND Kitaru Official Supporter-stamped Digital Wallpaper.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    98 backers

    MEDIA PACKAGE - Kitaru Original Soundtrack Vol. I (for download) AND Digital Wallpapers for main characters AND limited-edition Kitaru Digital Comic Book AND the previous reward level!

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $75 or more

    30 backers

    GAME DEV SCHOOL - Learn indie game dev tips from our experienced team via exclusive VIP access to the Kitaru Dev Blog and a monthly video conference call with key members of dev team! AND Kitaru Original Soundtrack Vol. II (for download) AND Honorable Developer Status recognition in game credits AND all previous rewards!

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    29 backers

    JOIN THE BETA TEAM! - Participate as a Beta Game Tester during game development AND Ability to personally submit your game ideas via private Kitaru Team email address! AND Five Limited-Edition 4"x6" Character Cards AND Bronze Status recognition in game credits AND all previous rewards! (Please add $20 for international shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    7 backers

    SWAG BAG - Limited-Edition Designer Kitaru T-Shirt from creator, Ben Steele AND Limited-Edition Kitaru Game Poster, numbered & signed by Ben Steele and the dev team (suitable for framing) AND Remastered DVD of award-winning Fragile Machine, signed by creator, Ben Steele AND Silver Status recognition in game credits AND all previous rewards! (Please add $20 for international shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $300 or more

    3 backers Limited (12 of 15 left)

    SPECIAL PRICE FOR LAST 5 HOURS! Have you ever played a game but thought to yourself, "Man I really wish I could pick up this (BLANK) and use it as a weapon", or, "Man, I really wish someone would invent s (BLANK) in game weapon." Your wish is now granted!!! At a $300 pledge level, you can now design a weapon of your choice, for the game KITARU, as well as receive the rewards at the $250 tiers and lower.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    2 backers Limited (98 of 100 left)

    GET INVOLVED – Have your Name or Handle Image placed in the game AND a 30 minute Video Conf with Ben Steele to discuss the development of the Kitaru story AND a ONE OF A KIND Kitaru Game Poster, featuring your screen shot, signed by Ben Steele and the dev team AND Original Kitaru Level Design Sketch by Danny Escoto (first 10 donors) OR Original Kitaru Character Sketch by Ben Steele (second 10 donors) AND Gold Status recognition in game credits AND all previous rewards! (Please add $20 for international shipping)

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

    2 backers Limited (13 of 15 left)

    THE NAME GAME - Work personally with our design team to name a character in the game AND a ONE OF A KIND Kitaru Game Poster, featuring your named character, signed by Ben Steele and the dev team AND Ten 4"x6" Character Cards, featuring your character to share with friends AND VIP and Beta access to all future releases of Kitaru! AND Get a Kitaru Voice Actor to personally record your voicemail! (Choices include Ben10/The Prince of Persia Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt from Bleach, Naruto & FFXIII) AND Platinum Status recognition in game credits AND all previous rewards at the $250 level and lower!

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $1,200 or more

    0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)

    SPECIAL PRICE FOR LAST 5 HOURS! BE A STAR! - Work with design team to create an in-game virtual character of yourself AND a ONE OF A KIND Kitaru Game Poster, featuring your virtual character, signed by Ben Steele and the dev team AND Ten 4"x6" Character Cards, featuring your personalized character to share with friends AND all previous rewards at the $250 level and lower!

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $3,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)

    FEATURED PRODUCTS - Prominent in-game billboard and/or product placement (for yourself or your company), AND all previous rewards at the $250 level and lower!

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012