15% and Penguins
Only a few days in and the Akaneiro Kickstarter campaign has already blown past the 15% mark. The weekend brought a ton of news coverage, lots of new backers and a flood of new Closed Beta testers from groupees.com - all of which is very much appreciated. The press and exposure doesn't hurt, but grassroots support from backers like yourself will take the campaign to the finish line.
Linux seems to be beating Ouya... for now. Because I'm a huge supporter of getting our games on Linux and because last night several surly Linux users teleported via ssh to my front door in Shanghai, we're going to commit to adding our first stretch goal - Linux support for Akaneiro! I'm also going to add a Tux-inspired spirit helper pet as a new tier. Expect the new stretch goal and Penguin spirit helper on the campaign page ASAP. Penguin art will come as quickly as one of our artists can produce it.
In celebration of our first stretch goal, now is the time on Kickstarter when we dance! Well, listen to music anyway. You've seen a lot of great art from the project, but there's a lush soundscape to be explored as well. Spicy's in-house Composer, Kian How, has put together an incredible soundtrack, which you can sample on SoundCloud, purchase via iTunes/Amazon or access as a backer reward.
https://soundcloud.com/spicyhorse
Enjoy the tunes!
From Shanghai with Love,
-American
PS: A shot of the 1st floor at Spicy Horse in Shanghai...
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- First created · 22 backed
- American McGee 4813 friends
- Website: spicyhorse.com
Pledge $5 or more
78 backers
"Aka Backer" Kit – Wallpaper, Avatars and Banners.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $10 or more
176 backers
Android & iOS Beta Access + "Aka Backer" Kit Minor Karma Infusion Pack ($3 Value)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $10 or more
15 backers All gone!
Alice: Madness Returns Minimate. Does not include ANY tiers below, nor is this item part of any higher tiers. For questions, please contact through Kickstarter e-mail.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $3 to ship outside the USPledge $12 or more
500 backers All gone!
*EARLY BIRD* Exclusive Game Item - Little Red Cap’s Hooded Cloak + all previous reward tiers.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $15 or more
187 backers
Exclusive Item - Little Red Cap’s Hooded Cloak + all previous reward tiers.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $20 or more
131 backers
Dark Horse Digital Akaneiro Comic #1 + Exclusive Item - Clever Huntsman’s Axe + all previous reward tiers.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $25 or more
154 backers
Akaneiro Original Soundtrack - Parts 1 & 2 (Digital) + all previous reward tiers.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $30 or more
79 backers
Exclusive Spirit Pet Helper, Steam-inspired Karakuri Gaben + all previous reward tiers
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $30 or more
350 backers
Exclusive Pet - Golden Inugami + all previous reward tiers.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $50 or more
125 backers All gone!
*EARLY BIRD* Exclusive Item - Engraved Akane Signet Ring + Large Karma Infusion Pack ($6 Value) + all previous reward tiers.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $55 or more
50 backers
Exclusive Item - Akane Signet Ring + Large Karma Infusion Pack ($6 Value) + all previous reward tiers.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $60 or more
60 backers All gone!
Autographed copy of Alice: Madness Returns, PC Edition + all previous Akaneiro reward tiers
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $5 to ship outside the USPledge $60 or more
60 backers All gone!
Autographed copy of Alice: Madness Returns, Xbox360 Edition + all previous lower Akaneiro reward tiers (note: higher tiers DO NOT include this as a lower tier item, please e-mail through Kickstarter if you have questions)
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $5 to ship outside the USPledge $60 or more
60 backers All gone!
Autographed copy of Alice: Madness Returns, PS3 Edition + all previous lower Akaneiro reward tiers (note: higher tiers DO NOT include this as a lower tier item, please e-mail through Kickstarter if you have questions)
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $5 to ship outside the USPledge $60 or more
28 backers Limited (47 of 75 left)
Alice: Madness Returns "Phantom City" Screen Poster + all previous reward tiers. This item is not part of tiers above.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $10 to ship outside the USPledge $60 or more
60 backers All gone!
Autographed Copy of Alice: Madness Returns, PS3 Edition $100 Karma Engraved Akane Signet Ring Exclusive Spirit Pet Helper - Steam Inspired Karakuri Gaben Exclusive Spirit Pet Helper - Golden Inugami Akaneiro Original Soundtrack - Parts 1 & 2 (Digital) Dark Horse Digital Akaneiro Comic Book #1 Clever Huntsman's Axe Little Red Cap's Hooded Cloak Android/iOS/Linux Beta "Aka Backer" Kit - Wallpaper, Avatars and Banners
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $5 to ship outside the USPledge $60 or more
49 backers Limited (11 of 60 left)
Autographed Copy of Alice: Madness Returns, X360 Edition $100 Karma Engraved Akane Signet Ring Exclusive Spirit Pet Helper - Steam Inspired Karakuri Gaben Exclusive Spirit Pet Helper - Golden Inugami Akaneiro Original Soundtrack - Parts 1 & 2 (Digital) Dark Horse Digital Akaneiro Comic Book #1 Clever Huntsman's Axe Little Red Cap's Hooded Cloak Android/iOS/Linux Beta "Aka Backer" Kit - Wallpaper, Avatars and Banners
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $5 to ship outside the USPledge $65 or more
35 backers
Exclusive item - Wolf's Granny Cap, Engraved Akane Signet Ring, Exclusive Spirit Pet Helper - Steam Inspired Karakuri Gaben, Exclusive Spirit Pet Helper - Golden Inugami, $100 of Karma, Akaneiro Original Soundtrack - Parts 1 & 2 (Digital), Dark Horse Digital Akaneiro Comic Book #1, Clever Huntsman's Axe, Little Red Cap's Hooded Cloak, Android/iOS/Linux Beta, "Aka Backer" Kit - Wallpaper, Avatars and Banners.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $75 or more
44 backers
Akaneiro: Demon Hunters Digital Art Book + all previous reward tiers.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $80 or more
15 backers Limited (65 of 80 left)
Autographed Alice: Madness Returns Action Figure, Autographed Card Guard Action Figure. DOES NOT include any tiers from above or below.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $15 to ship outside the USPledge $90 or more
4 backers All gone!
Autographed Alice: Madness Returns Tea Pot Cannon. This is a stand alone tier and does not include any tiers below nor it is part of any tiers above.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $15 to ship outside the USPledge $90 or more
3 backers Limited (397 of 400 left)
Autographed Alice: Madness Returns Femme Fatale Statue, DOES NOT include any tiers from above or below.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $15 to ship outside the USPledge $100 or more
6 backers
Designers Pack - Mission design, level design, concept art, production process documents - everything you ever wanted to know about how a game is created. DOES NOT include any tiers above or below.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $100 or more
14 backers
Exclusive Pet - TUX-inspired Penguin + all previous reward tiers.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $105 or more
31 backers
Physical "Art of Akaneiro: Demon Hunters" art book. All previous reward tiers.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $5 to ship outside the USPledge $110 or more
25 backers All gone!
*EARLY BIRD* Exclusive Pet - Singularity Neko + Akaneiro Poster Print Signed by Dev Team + all previous reward tiers.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $5 to ship outside the USPledge $135 or more
204 backers Limited (96 of 300 left)
Exclusive Pet - Singularity Neko + Akaneiro Poster Print Signed by Dev Team + all previous reward tiers.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $150 or more
5 backers All gone!
Limited Edition, Dark Horse Art of Alice: Madness Returns, Japanese Edition Art book, autographed by American McGee + all previous reward tiers from Art of Akaneiro: Demon Hunters Art Book
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $15 to ship outside the USPledge $240 or more
12 backers Limited (88 of 100 left)
One each of the following limited edition, artist-signed, Alice: Madness Returned lithographs: HMS Gryphon, Mysterious East, Queensland Gate, Snail Flight, Street Rats, The Doll House, Vale of Tears, Wake Up Alice + all previous reward tiers from $25 level below
Estimated delivery: May 2013Add $15 to ship outside the USPledge $250 or more
20 backers Limited (5 of 25 left)
Design & Name a Weapon - we'll adapt your descriptions, drawings or other reference to a custom weapon + Mega Karma Infusion Pack ($10 Value) + all previous reward tiers.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $300 or more
6 backers Limited (1 of 7 left)
Design & Name an Armor Set - we'll adapt your descriptions, drawings or other reference to a custom 3-piece armor set + all previous reward tiers.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $500 or more
1 backer
An Hour with American McGee to Discuss Your Design, Designers Pack - Mission design, level design, concept art, production process documents - everything you ever wanted to know about how a game is created. DOES NOT include any tiers above or below.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $500 or more
5 backers All gone!
Name and Message on a Bridge, Gravestone or Statue - choose a location and message to be added to the prop of your choice + all previous reward tiers.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $750 or more
2 backers Limited (1 of 3 left)
Design and Name a Spirit Pet - we'll adapt your descriptions, drawings or other reference to create a totally unique pet + all previous reward tiers. Divine Karma Pack ($20 Value)
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $800 or more
3 backers All gone!
Extended: Design and Name a Spirit Pet - we'll adapt your descriptions, drawings or other reference to create a totally unique pet + all previous reward tiers. Divine Karma Pack ($20 Value)
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $1,000 or more
0 backers
American McGee Reviews Your Design, An Hour with American McGee to Discuss Your Design, Designers Pack - Mission design, level design, concept art, production process documents - everything you ever wanted to know about how a game is created. DOES NOT include any tiers above or below.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $1,500 or more
4 backers Limited (21 of 25 left)
NVIDIA-chipped Android tablet with Akaneiro theme & skin + all previous reward tiers from Art of Akaneiro: Demon Hunters Art book
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Add $25 to ship outside the USPledge $5,000 or more
2 backers Limited (5 of 7 left)
Design and Name a Demon Mini-boss - work with the team on behavior, visuals and back-story for a "Wanted" Yokai and record sound for the vocals + Enjoy a Japanese Dinner with American McGee in San Francisco + all previous reward tiers from Limited Edition Penguin Pet.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)
Fully-paid trip to Shanghai, China for dinner with the entire Akaneiro: Demon Hunters Team and a Spicy Horse studio tour + all previous reward tiers from Art of Akaneiro: Demon Hunters Art Book.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2013
Comments
Creator nadeem on January 7
good news +! for linux
Creator Daniel Sato on January 6
A linux build can only benefit the game and the community. It's a really solid platform.