The Final Countdown!
Congratulations!
You guys did it! We have surpassed the 120% mark and we’re at 130%. Whatever the "Tex Murphy - Project Fedora" Kickstarter campaign receives from here on out (Between 130-135%) will go towards expanded game play, more recognizable actors, and maybe even a musical number - no, wait- DEFINITELY a Musical number!
Tex Murphy Memorabilia Giveaway
Kickstarter has emailed us again this morning and requested that we move the giveaway officially to our Big Finish Site. So it will officially be done through our website, www.bigfinishgames.com. All the same rules apply, but the drawing will be postponed until June 29 and we will be contacting winners through Big Finish – not Kickstarter. :)
Google+ On Air
Adrian Carr, Aaron Conners, Chris Jones, Doug Vandegrift and others from the Big Finish Team will be having a “Countdown” party for their Kickstarter campaign tonight at 9:00pm MDT. We will embed the live video on the Kickstarter page. If you have any questions you would like to ask – Tex related or not – submit them through www.bigfinishgames.com/contactwith the subject line: Google+ question.
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Pledge $5 or more
25 backers
Tex Murphy Wallpaper Pack
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $15 or more
3604 backers
* Download of “Project Fedora” adventure game. (Available for your choice of PC and Mac. More platforms will be available if we exceed funding goal). * Exclusive membership to the official Big Finish Games Online Community. (Our online community will have behind the scenes updates, Sound Bytes, Music, Videos, ringtones, message boards and more. You'll also have the chance to communicate with the Big Finish creative team, participate in contests, win great prizes and more. Only available to you and other Big Finish Members.) ,and all previous reward tiers included.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $28 or more
33 backers
Special "Tex Murphy's Mutant League, Crazy 888's Chapter" inspired tier! - Downloadable Blooper Reel from the 3 Previous Tex Murphy Games (Under a Killing Moon, The Pandora Directive and Overseer).
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $30 or more
994 backers
*Download of official HD "Project Fedora" poster. *Download of "Project Fedora" Soundtrack (AAC or mp3 - DRM Free.) *Download of “Project Fedora” Documentary. * Previous Reward Tiers included.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $45 or more
165 backers
* Download of Big Finish's Casual Games collectors edition Library, including: -3 Cards to Midnight, 3 Cards Dead Time, Escape from Thunder Island, Rita James and the Race to Shangri La. * Previous Reward Tiers included.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $50 or more
312 backers
*Credit to download your choice of one vintage "Tex Murphy" game from Good Old Games (www.gog.com) (PC only) *HD Digital Download of original "Under a Killing Moon", "The Pandora Directive" and "Overseer" Posters. * Previous Reward Tiers included.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $75 or more
91 backers
* "Project Fedora" Backer T-Shirt! * Digital Copy of original Tex Murphy movie "Plan 10 from Outer Space" (circa. 1989) with NEW Director and Cast Commentary! * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $15 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $88 or more
19 backers
Special "Tex Murphy's Mutant League, Crazy 888's Chapter" inspired tier! - Downloadable Audio book of Aaron Conner's "The Pandora Directive" novel, read by Chris Jones.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $100 or more
734 backers
* Exclusive Boxed Collectors Edition of "Project Fedora" * Your name featured in the "Special Thanks!” section of the credits. * Special Edition "Project Fedora" Soundtrack on CD included. * NEW "Music of Tex Murphy" CD featuring live musicians playing classic Tex Murphy tunes! * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $15 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $135 or more
93 backers
ALL DIGITAL TIER! This tier is great for people outside the United States who do not want physical items shipped to them. Download of “Project Fedora” adventure game. (Available to you for PC and Mac. More platforms will be available if we exceed funding goal). * Exclusive membership to the official Big Finish Games Online Community. (Our online community will have behind the scenes updates, Sound Bytes, Music, Videos, ringtones, message boards and more. You'll also have the chance to communicate with the Big Finish creative team, participate in contests, win great prizes and more. Only available to you and other Big Finish Members.) Download of official HD "Project Fedora" poster. *Download of "Project Fedora" Soundtrack (AAC or mp3 - DRM Free.) *Download of “Project Fedora” Documentary. * Download of Big Finish's Casual Games PC collector’s edition Library, including: -3 Cards to Midnight, 3 Cards Dead Time, Escape from Thunder Island, Rita James and the Race to Shangri La. *HD Digital Download of original "Under a Killing Moon", "The Pandora Directive" and "Overseer" Posters. *Digital Copy of original Tex Murphy movie "Plan 10 from Outer Space" (circa. 1989) with NEW Director and Cast Commentary! *Your name featured in the "Special Thanks!” section of the credits. * Download Special Edition "Project Fedora" Soundtrack. * Download NEW "Music of Tex Murphy" Soundtrack featuring live musicians playing classic Tex Murphy tunes! *Credit to download ALL 5 vintage "Tex Murphy" games from Good Old Games (www.gog.com) * Downloadable PDF or eBook of Aaron Conners "Under a Killing Moon" novel with new forward by Chris Jones. * Downloadable PDF or eBook of Aaron Conners "The Pandora Directive" novel with new forward by Chris Jones.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $150 or more
27 backers All gone!
* Credit to download ALL 5 vintage "Tex Murphy" games from Good Old Games (www.gog.com) * Downloadable PDF or eBook of Aaron Conners "Under a Killing Moon" novel with new forward by Chris Jones. * Downloadable PDF or eBook of Aaron Conners "The Pandora Directive" novel with new forward by Chris Jones. * Additional DLC for “Project Fedora” featuring more game play, extra rooms, and 'Easter Egg' insights into Tex’s life and other citizens of Chandler Avenue. * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $15 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $150 or more
208 backers
* Credit to download ALL 5 vintage "Tex Murphy" games from Good Old Games (www.gog.com) * Downloadable PDF or eBook of Aaron Conners "Under a Killing Moon" novel with new forward by Chris Jones. * Downloadable PDF or eBook of Aaron Conners "The Pandora Directive" novel with new forward by Chris Jones. * Tex Murphy Shot Glass * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $15 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $160 or more
55 backers
ALL DIGITAL TIER with six NEW episodes of "Tex Murphy Radio Theater." This tier is great for people outside the United States who do not want physical items shipped to them. Download of “Project Fedora” adventure game. (Available to you for PC and Mac. More platforms will be available if we exceed funding goal). * Exclusive membership to the official Big Finish Games Online Community. (Our online community will have behind the scenes updates, Sound Bytes, Music, Videos, ringtones, message boards and more. You'll also have the chance to communicate with the Big Finish creative team, participate in contests, win great prizes and more. Only available to you and other Big Finish Members.) Download of official HD "Project Fedora" poster. *Download of "Project Fedora" Soundtrack (AAC or mp3 - DRM Free.) *Download of “Project Fedora” Documentary. * Download of Big Finish's Casual Games PC collector’s edition Library, including: -3 Cards to Midnight, 3 Cards Dead Time, Escape from Thunder Island, Rita James and the Race to Shangri La. *HD Digital Download of original "Under a Killing Moon", "The Pandora Directive" and "Overseer" Posters. *Digital Copy of original Tex Murphy movie "Plan 10 from Outer Space" (circa. 1989) with NEW Director and Cast Commentary! *Your name featured in the "Special Thanks!” section of the credits. * Download Special Edition "Project Fedora" Soundtrack. * Download NEW "Music of Tex Murphy" Soundtrack featuring live musicians playing classic Tex Murphy tunes! *Credit to download ALL 5 vintage "Tex Murphy" games from Good Old Games (www.gog.com) * Downloadable PDF or eBook of Aaron Conners "Under a Killing Moon" novel with new forward by Chris Jones. * Downloadable PDF or eBook of Aaron Conners "The Pandora Directive" novel with new forward by Chris Jones. *Six NEW downloadable episodes of Tex Murphy Radio Theater!.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $188 or more
89 backers
Special "Tex Murphy's Mutant League, Crazy 888's Chapter" inspired tier! - Six NEW downloadable episodes of Tex Murphy Radio Theater!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $250 or more
216 backers Limited (1284 of 1500 left)
* Beta Test the game. * Autographed 24" X 36" Poster of "Project Fedora" from Chris Jones, Aaron Conners and others from the Big Finish development team. * PDF of new Tex Murphy Comic Book. * PDF of Aaron Conners' Story and Design Concepts - Rare and collectible documents from the making of Under a Killing Moon, Pandora Directive, and Tex Murphy: Overseer. * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $20 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $500 or more
99 backers Limited (651 of 750 left)
*Have your photo featured in the Tex Murphy game featuring Tex Voice Over commentary. * The Ultimate Detective box set of "Under a Killing Moon", "Pandora Directive", and "Overseer" in special edition Collector’s Box. * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $20 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $750 or more
35 backers Limited (465 of 500 left)
* Official Autographed Tex Murphy Fedora * Physical copy of Aaron Conners' "Under a Killing Moon" novel with new forward by Chris Jones. * Physical copy of Aaron Conners' "The Pandora Directive" novel with new forward by Chris Jones. * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $20 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
28 backers Limited (172 of 200 left)
*Official Tex Murphy Zippo Lighter featuring traditional Tex Silhouette. *Physical Copy of new Tex Murphy comic book, autographed by artists. *Personalized "New San Francisco" Faux Driver's License. * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $20 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $2,500 or more
9 backers Limited (141 of 150 left)
* Upgraded to Jr. Producer in Credits. * Project Fedora "Director's Chair", imprinted with your name! * 20"X30" poster featuring a composited image of you w/ Tex Murphy in 2043 San Francisco. * Tex Murphy's, Louie's or Rook’s personalized message on your home or cell's answering machine! * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $20 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $5,000 or more
7 backers Limited (18 of 25 left)
* Personal tour of the Big Finish Game Studio, and Lunch with Chris Jones. (Must be able to travel to Salt Lake City, UT) OR a One Hour Skype session with Chris Jones & Aaron Conners. * A 12" (That's inches!) Bronzed Statue of character from Tex Murphy game. * Upgraded to Associate Producer in credits * Personalized signed Collector's Edition of "Project Fedora" game box. * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $20 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $10,000 or more
6 backers Limited (4 of 10 left)
* Invitation to the "Project Fedora" premiere party. * Opportunity of one of these two options: Have a walk-on role in Game (Domestic Airfare Provided) OR Participate in a Murder Mystery game hosted by Tex Murphy (Chris Jones) (Domestic Airfare Provided). * Official Tex Murphy Trench coat! * Upgraded to Executive Producer in credits. * Previous Reward Tiers included. * Add $20 for international Shipments.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
Comments
Creator Elliott Orban on June 15, 2012
Eeeeeeew lol
Creator Scott Pennock on June 15, 2012
We've all been dying to have a musical number starring Pug, singing about soiling himself.
Creator Elliott Orban on June 15, 2012
Nice work guys! Still can't believe this is happening! Also regarding the musical number I'm hoping it's not actually part of the game and it's a hidden Easter egg, I just think a random musical number would take me out of the game lol.
Creator Robert Russell on June 15, 2012
I hope it's not like when he throws his gun out the window. I picture flying golf clubs in my head. :P
Creator Scott Pennock on June 15, 2012
There should have been an incentive where Chris Jones gives you a golf lesson. :)
Creator Scott Pennock on June 15, 2012
Nice, Tex comes back in style... I can't believe we did it, this is AMAZING news.
Creator Netreek on June 15, 2012
WE DID IT OVER 130% :) OHHHH YEAAHHHH!!
Creator Sveinn A Gunnarsson on June 15, 2012
It's an amazing feeling to see this Kickstarter project get such a good reception. After all these years I can finally look forward to play another Tex Murphy game sometime in the next 12 months :)
Creator Adam on June 15, 2012
The future ain't what it used to be! It's darker, grittier, funnier than ever! And includes a hard boiled P.I on a case to save the world (again).
Creator Julien Belanger - Hat Brigade on June 15, 2012
Gents and femme fatales, while we prepare to wrap this up, I just want to say it has been an absolute privilege to be a part of this among such a dedicated group of slightly fanatic texofiles.
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In the past 12 years or so, petitions were signed, campaigns were held, Microsoft executives were harassed by teenagers and many plans were turned to failures as we tried to bring our beloved Mr Murphy back on Chandler Av and beyond.
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What it took, in the end, was the hard work of a passionate studio, backed by a horde of lunatics and believers. I cannot think of another group of developers which could have been more worthy of a chance like this, and they truly earned this success, down to the last penny.
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So here's to a successful campaign, built on the solid foundations of a truly great series in this ever so short gaming history! And here's to video games! The best damn medium ever created!
Creator Roflmaou on June 15, 2012
@paul scroll up they answered that in this chat "Nope, you won't have to sign up again. We have all the names of people who have donated $15 and up. We're just delaying it to distinguish it from Kickstarter and contacting you through BFG mail service rather than Kickstarter."
Creator Matt Grandis on June 15, 2012
I still can't believe this is happening. Thank you so much, everyone!
Creator Paul Cook on June 15, 2012
now the draw is being done throught bfg how are we going to be contacted if we pledged through kickstarter, I have a login with bfg but I dont think it is the same address
Creator Netreek on June 15, 2012
8 hours. 581k on kickstarters. :) God I love you all. :)
Creator David Baker on June 15, 2012
I would love to see a big band number, that would suit the noir feel down to the ground :P
Creator William McDonie on June 15, 2012
I cant believe this is really going to happen.... For so long I have waited for the next game in the series...... Dang
Creator Netreek on June 15, 2012
with what comes from paypal we have OVER 590k? YEAH. Musical NUMBER :)
Creator Tarosan on June 15, 2012
I'm pleased as punch that Tex Murphy is getting another chance to impress a new generation of PC Gamers.
Creator John Albers on June 15, 2012
So happy that this is finally going to happen!!!
Creator Paskarl on June 15, 2012
@Gadorach:
http://www.bigfinishgames.com/support-project-fedora-paypal
Creator Gadorach on June 15, 2012
Oh, just read up a bit, I guess we have over 10K from Paypal, good nuff xD
Creator Gadorach on June 15, 2012
I'm confuzzled... 579,198 != 585,000.
As 450,000 * 0.3 = 135,000
And 450,000 + 135,000 = 585,000
How does 579,198 = 130% reached?
Have we gotten enough from Paypal donations to make up for the remaining money? O_o
On another note, I'm just starting UAKM, which is so far really fun!
If this is as good as it is while it was made for DOS, I can't wait to see what they can do with our most modern technology! :D
Creator Flavie Jourdan on June 15, 2012
Congratulation ! I want 10 more Tex Murphy !!!
Creator WP - Member, Mutant League on June 15, 2012
WoW, 130% that is awesome sauce, amazing stuff everyone :)
If you want to see Tex Murphy as a hero in a zombie card game,
check this out I read it in one of Downward Viral's update about Z.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/downwardviral/z-2/posts
Creator Netreek on June 15, 2012
I think at the Musical Number that is something like what happens in a Musical (as in High school musical. There is a scene where all begin to sing. ;) ) Only that it is one scene. Maybe at the end or such. heheh however. That would be AWESOME
Creator shrubbery on June 15, 2012
Just one word: Awesome
Creator Rena on June 15, 2012
Actually guess I'll send it as a Google+ question :) Look forward to the live countdown!!
Creator Liz Calkins on June 15, 2012
Awright. I was hoping we'd get over the 120% mark, as I'm totally looking forward to having a real adventure game on my tablet. (Seriously, are there any others for Android that aren't actually hidden object games?)
Creator Rena on June 15, 2012
@Chris and Aaron: What is meant by a musical number? Is Tex / Chris going to show his great piano skills again for a new funny song or a extended version of "Hot and Cold The Shower Sprays On Me" (loved that). Or a song at the Fuschia Flamingo nightclub? I think it'd be a bit over the top if someone suddenly broke into song or the whole of Chandler Avenue started parading down the street singing the woes of being Mutants unless it was some kind of easter egg to discover in which case that could be pretty fun lol.
Creator Netreek on June 15, 2012
on the Jun the 14th there were over 9k from paypal and 566k from the kickstarters
now we have kickstarter 577k + paypal 9k = 586k. (at least) Does it mean what I am THINKING? DIE WE DO IT? 130%!!!!?
Creator SoulLifter on June 15, 2012
Congrats Chris and the gang! A historic day! :D
Creator Just the ordinary Chris on June 15, 2012
@CJ/AC OK I will register on BFG ASAP. In case no one told you yet: Thank you, I never thought or even dreamed while playing UAKM in 1994 in Poland that one day I will contribute to Tex Murphy game not to mention chatting with its creators. Thank you.
Creator Chris Jones & Aaron Conners on June 15, 2012
Wow - Trippy double post in two different places!
Creator Chris Jones & Aaron Conners on June 15, 2012
@Lafguy, Once our Kickstarter closes, we will design a survey which Kickstarter disseminates to all the backers. Kickstarter does this to get t-shirt sizes, mailing addresses, contact information, etc. We'll be sure to ask if you currently have a BFG ID already and we'll also ask for your contact email address.
@Just the ordinary Chris - We will get your info from the above survey so we can set you up with a BFG ID. Unfortunately, our WebMaster is at a funeral today - he will have much more useful information about our site.
Creator Rodger van den Braak on June 15, 2012
Same here, have fun though!
Creator Abel GC - Order of the Goat on June 15, 2012
I'm going to miss the countdown because that's sleep time for me...
CURSE YOU TIMEZONES
Creator Brian L.B. on June 15, 2012
It's kinda strange that in less that twelve hours I will once again become my thirteen year old self eagerly waiting to see what happend to Tex.
Mr. Jones I should apologize beforehand since the first thing I will probably be doing when I get my hands on Fedora is to try and see how many P.I. rules I can make Tex break with fatal results.
Creator Sean Taylor on June 15, 2012
Ok, everyone to Louie's for spicy Lamb Chili and bourbon, on the house!
Creator lafguy on June 15, 2012
Could I get my BFG ID switched from pdwe to lafguy to avoid confusion?
Creator lafguy on June 15, 2012
My BFG ID is different then my kickstarter ID. How can you contact me?
Creator Just the ordinary Chris on June 15, 2012
Great. Should we register somehow at BFG?
I also have a question: How will you send the prizes? Maybe as gifts? (you know: customs, customs customs...).
Creator Chris Jones & Aaron Conners on June 15, 2012
@Serena - Nope, you won't have to sign up again. We have all the names of people who have donated $15 and up. We're just delaying it to distinguish it from Kickstarter and contacting you through BFG mail service rather than Kickstarter.
Creator joyteq LLC on June 15, 2012
Today life is great!
Creator Serena Nelson - Hero of the AGRM on June 15, 2012
How will the raffle work through the Web site? Would we have to sign up for anything there?
Creator Alex - Mostly Harmless on June 15, 2012
We still gonna get the Golf game?
Creator Tony De Francisco on June 15, 2012
Well I sure hope the actors would be recognizable - I mean, if they just have big masses of pixels for faces, that's not going to be very much fun.
Creator Ordel on June 15, 2012
Congrats guys!
Is there any chance for an iPad version down the line? It would be more than awesome! :)
Creator ☆Umbrae Soulsbane☆ on June 15, 2012
Go Tex! I have been waiting for this a long time. Thanks for a great and interesting Kickstarter campaign!
Creator Lars-Erik - 888 H4T/OOTG/XSF/OOoE/AGL589 on June 15, 2012
Somewhere out there, little three year old baby Tex Murphy is smiling in his sleep... Sleep well little Tex, sleep well. Your future is bright as a star, and we love you! :D
Creator Kristin azalea A~~Fedora Femme Fatales~~ on June 15, 2012
Congrats on an excellently fought campaign, all!