Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Wow! Thank you everyone for such a fantastic campaign. Aaron and I are truly humbled by the support and enthusiasm the backers have shown to reviving Tex Murphy. We have been very impressed by the support we’ve received from other franchises and their backers as well such as Space Venture & Carmegeddon. We also received shout outs from two campaigns that are still active: Z. – A zombie trading card game, which will have one featuring Tex Murphy. http://kck.st/L7NQyI Vacant Sky http://kck.st/L0rc8p
Thanks everyone for being so positive. Surveys from our campaign will be sent out within the next week – so look out for those. But in the meantime, relax and enjoy the weekend!
Thank you so, so much.
Chris
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- Website: bigfinishgames.com
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 Dianne Williams on June 20, 2012
I'm so excited. Tex back again... :D
Creator Dan Alexander Porter on June 18, 2012
This is awesome...I knew you guys could do it, I never doubted you for a second. Finally PC gaming will be fun and unique again!
Creator Will Parsons on June 18, 2012
Fantastic news guys! Bring on the Tex!
Creator Jason Hsu on June 18, 2012
Aura: you mean once in a killing moon? ;-)
Creator John Albers on June 17, 2012
Moar Tex PLZ :D
Creator Jonathan Bereza on June 17, 2012
Around 7000 people donating a total of nearly $600,000.
Those numbers are insane.
Creator Aura on June 17, 2012
FWIW coming from someone who comments once in a blue moon, Tex Murphy's campaign was the best planned, managed and executed campaign I have followed on Kickstarter.
Thanks to Chris & Aaron and all the backers for bringing Tex back!
Creator Nisei on June 17, 2012
Not even half the amount of backers that Carmageddon has but almost the same amount of money gathered. Kudos guys! Tex Murphy backers are truly generous!
Creator Gunther VDP on June 17, 2012
Chris and Aaron,
You've got it all wrong ...
It's we who should be thanking you for keeping the dream alive all these years and for bringing Tex back to us. I can't wait to embrace that old friend from my past again and having some new adventures with him.
I therefor am humbled to have been able to help with my pledge.
We know you'll make us proud
Greeting from Belgium ;-)
Creator Bigguns McCoy on June 16, 2012
Great job guys! The updates have been great so far... brought back a lot of good Tex memories. I loved Under A Killing Moon back in the day, but never played the other titles. I've now bought all the old games on GOG, so I can finish them all for the first time before the new game arrives... Can't wait!
Creator Darren Sebire - Member, Mutant League on June 16, 2012
I'm already having kickstarter withdrawal.
Creator Antonis Valasiadis on June 16, 2012
Chris and Aaron, you ran this campaign perfectly, I am really proud to have been a part of such a noble and exciting undertaking. Your hands-on approach to resolving issues, responding to the community and perfectly timing the release of new, high-quality content made me all the more confident that the next Tex adventure will be the most amazing gaming experience of 2013 and beyond!
Thank you for your efforts and persistence in keeping Tex alive, the world is a sad place without our beloved gumshoe. Those pesos were only the body, now go and infuse Tex with all the same soul that conquered our hearts so many many years ago!
Creator WP - Member, Mutant League on June 16, 2012
One heavy month, well concluded o7
Creator Sveinn A Gunnarsson on June 16, 2012
Amazing to see my dream of a new Tex Murphy game finally arrive after all these years.
Creator Kevin Bell on June 16, 2012
Thanks Chris! Enjoy the weekend, but get started all the earlier on Monday!
Creator Kim on June 16, 2012
Thank YOU all for your hard work!! I've never been prouder to be a Tex Murphy fan!
Creator SoulLifter on June 16, 2012
Thanks Chris! So happy to see that it was an ENORMOUS success! A tip of my fedora to you and Aaron and the whole gang! TEX IS BACK!!!
Creator TexKnight - Proud owner of a Fedora on June 16, 2012
When you do something you've never done before and you don't know why you did it - then, you know that you have found the most mysterious drug you could find in the universe - LOVE.
Thank You Chris & Aaron for letting me experience that feeling in the shape of another Tex game.
Creator Rob on June 16, 2012
Congrats big Finnish team on a great campaign! I'm really excited for the new tex game!
Creator ET3D on June 16, 2012
Congratulations. This was a very well done Kickstarter. I never played a Tex game before, but it made me buy The Pandora Directive on GOG and I'll be looking forward to the new game. I think I'm more excited by this game than most of the others I backed (even with more money) such as the Double Fine Adventure, Wasteland 2 and Jane Jensen's Moebius. Unfortunately my Kickstarter wallet, which was never that big, was empty enough after all the others that I only pledged $15, but I'm really looking forward to seeing the results.
Creator James Graham on June 16, 2012
texy and i know it...
Creator Adele Mellish - Member, Mutant League on June 16, 2012
Thank YOU, Chris - as well as the rest of the Project Fedora team. I know you'll do us and yourselves proud. :)
Creator WP - Member, Mutant League on June 16, 2012
@Chris Jones , I'm very happy you will be wearing the mantle (trenchcoat ^_^) again to play Tex Murphy.
Now its on to you to make it manfest through technology, thanks for making me a believer in this project.
Creator Bradley on June 16, 2012
TEEEEXXXXXXXXXXXX!!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy. My childhood hero is back!
Creator Randi Roberts on June 16, 2012
We love you guys! Keep up the great strides forward! Best of luck to the development team! If anybody can bring back Tex Murphy it is definitively you guys/gals!
Creator Steve Douglas - Member, Mutant League on June 16, 2012
Our dreams are coming true! We know you're busy--we paid good money to GET you busy--but I really hope a high level of interaction between you and your backers will continue. It feels like more than a business relationship: there's been too much fun and devoted attention than that!
Creator Jeanne - Member, Mutant League on June 16, 2012
Thank you, Chris and everyone else at Big Finish Games, I am truely honored to be a part of bringing Tex back.
Creator Mark James Ivory - Mutant League: Ch 888 on June 16, 2012
I truly feel honoured to have been a part of this project.
15 odd years ago I joined the old Alcatraz site and met and chatted with many fans from around the world (Chris, Matthew & Frank special mention) and even got a few FOT emails from Chris & Aaron and now I and all the other Tex Murphy fans have been given the chance and succeeded in bringing him back.
I said it this morning and I will say it again.
Thank you and Congratulations Big Finish, Tex Murphy and all the fans that made this happen.
Tex games are like jello....
Creator Tomimt on June 16, 2012
A great game in return is all the thanks I will need.
Creator Adrian Posor on June 16, 2012
I am glad I had the opportunity to financially support BFG. Thanks for not giving up making another Tex Murphy game. Now please take all the development time you need to make this a fantastic and technically solid game. I am looking forward to support you during the beta test phase.
Creator TexMurphy9 - Member, Mutant League on June 16, 2012
Thank you gang! We did our part. Now it's time for BFG to make us proud. We know you all will not disappoint!
Creator Mariusz Kowalski on June 16, 2012
No, Chris and Aaron and the gang..thank YOU for bringing back an old friend! I never thought I'd see the day...
Creator Neil on June 16, 2012
Congratulations Chris on such a fantastic kickstarter campaign and for interacting with the fans like you did.
The most innovative and interesting campaign i've seen on here and your updates were wonderful and the magnificent seven a touch of genius.
We look forward to see what you guys come up with and i'm sure you are as excited as we all are about you playing the character of Tex Murphy in a new interactive movie.
With your imaginative ideas and with todays technology i see no reason for us not to see the best Tex Murphy game yet until the next Tex Murphy game that is :)
All the best Chris, Aaron and all at Big Finish Games, it's been a tremendous ride that has alot more journeys to come :)
Creator Tobi (Crusader Kickstarter pls!!) on June 16, 2012
what Krisitn said, this was very fun indeed. now i need another fix. I want a new CRUSADER game!!!
Creator Rena on June 16, 2012
Thank YOU for giving us the opportunity to bring Tex back :) Best of luck with the game production! Will there be a spoiler and non-spoiler separation between development and behind the scenes updates?
Creator @Wowdane | KaG - KS Adventure Gang | on June 16, 2012
So you mean it's OK for me to go back and do what I normally would do?
Like - ummm..nothing lol
Kidding :D - I guess I could play some swtor now - been a while :P
Creator Kristin azalea A~~Fedora Femme Fatales~~ on June 16, 2012
This has been really good fun. Thanks to everybody concerned. Of course, it doesn't end here... just... lulls!
Creator Just the ordinary Chris on June 16, 2012
Great we could help. Thank you.
Creator Alex - Mostly Harmless on June 16, 2012
You knows it!