Update: FUNDED! See most recent threadmark.
My previous thread focused primarily on the past and present of video game magazines.
Here, I'd like to look on ahead and dedicate this thread to an on-going Kickstarter project specifically, that's creating a new format in this area:
[lock-on] Volume 1 - A Gaming Journal - link to the Kickstarter campaign
Thank you again metsallica for bringing this to my attention in the first place.
The premiere issue will partially focus on Sony's accomplishments past and present, Demon's Souls being the Special Feature with original painted cover art. Some key impressions:
I am in no way associated with this project (except for being a backer) and basically just acting as a messenger. However, I personally want to see a project like this come to fruition as I've waited quite some time for something like it. I think it's an opportunity to try out something a bit new and different. But I'll partially quote the campaign as well as the creator's response, LostinCult from my previous thread on this:
Also, John Linneman (Dark1x ) from DigitalFoundry is involved in its first issue!
Update #1
I know Nintendo Force came about the same way on Kickstarter before transitioning to Patreon if memory serves me right – Lucas M. Thomas please correct me on this if I'm mistaken.
So, Era: what are your desires and expectations behind a project like this?
I shall share my own thoughts on that key question at a later date... the campaign itself has around 22 days to go at this point.
Not sure if highlighting specific Kickstarters are allowed in accordance with the Terms and Rules, but please close the thread if they aren't.
Oh, and thank you for reading the OP! :)
My previous thread focused primarily on the past and present of video game magazines.
Here, I'd like to look on ahead and dedicate this thread to an on-going Kickstarter project specifically, that's creating a new format in this area:
[lock-on] Volume 1 - A Gaming Journal - link to the Kickstarter campaign
Thank you again metsallica for bringing this to my attention in the first place.
The premiere issue will partially focus on Sony's accomplishments past and present, Demon's Souls being the Special Feature with original painted cover art. Some key impressions:
I am in no way associated with this project (except for being a backer) and basically just acting as a messenger. However, I personally want to see a project like this come to fruition as I've waited quite some time for something like it. I think it's an opportunity to try out something a bit new and different. But I'll partially quote the campaign as well as the creator's response, LostinCult from my previous thread on this:
Through our experiences in and around the industry, we have carefully selected and curated a list of content creators promoting inclusivity and representation who will be sharing their talents through as part of an amazing portfolio of work, including:
Every single one of them has bought into our vision, and the content on offer will be relatable, informative, academic, unique, thoughtful and, most of all, entertaining.
- Unique long-form features with cultural, artistic, and sociopolitical themes
- Fascinating case-studies into all facets of gaming
- Exclusive interviews with leading industry professionals
- Thematic retrospectives with thoughtful critical analysis.
We care deeply about media preservation and offline accessibility / Physical media and that seeps into the ethos of lock-on, this product is a love letter to gaming.
We moved away from being a typical magazine and we are a collection of very personal stories around the broad spectrum of gaming, as such we have allowed our creators maximum creative freedom and we have signed many indie writers and artists who previously could not get signed on a traditional SEO website model that relies on click-bait.
Every issue of lock-on will fund several writers and artists to talk about what they care about, if that was not feasible we wouldn't go forward.
We want to be a platform for enthusiasts to access tangible well designed content, as we believe the future of any physical medium is aimed at fans and not a regular "consumer" as viewed in the eyes of many companies.
Also, John Linneman (Dark1x ) from DigitalFoundry is involved in its first issue!
Update #1
I know Nintendo Force came about the same way on Kickstarter before transitioning to Patreon if memory serves me right – Lucas M. Thomas please correct me on this if I'm mistaken.
So, Era: what are your desires and expectations behind a project like this?
I shall share my own thoughts on that key question at a later date... the campaign itself has around 22 days to go at this point.
Not sure if highlighting specific Kickstarters are allowed in accordance with the Terms and Rules, but please close the thread if they aren't.
Oh, and thank you for reading the OP! :)
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