The real story behind one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns ever.
The resurgence of developer Double Fine has proven to be one of the best things to come from Kickstarter culture. Not only have they come through on nearly every game they've crowdfunded, but their success in that realm have allowed the studio to publish more and more innovative indie titles that may otherwise have never found a home.
Now, the full story behind Double Fine's foray into crowdfunding is available on YouTube.
This documentary series about Double Fine was previously released to backers that met certain Kickstarter tier requirements, but now, it's available to anyone that wants to watch it on the Double Fine YouTube channel.
More than just a vanity piece, this documentary is one of the most thorough looks at what it takes to create a highly-anticipated game that so happened to have been funded largely by the people who were going to buy it. The series begins with a look at what motivated Tim Schafer to enter the realm of crowdfunding and follows the legendary designer as he assembles a team and begins to develop Broken Age; the studio's first project.
Their voyage is fascinating. If you've ever wondered why it was that such a massively successful Kickstarter project like Broken Age suffered from constant delays and budget issues, this series will answer all of your questions. It's a rarely restrained peek into the creative process that often shows the team's struggles more than their successes.
Anyone who considers themselves to be a fan of Tim Schafer, Double Fine, Broken Age, or the process of turning an idea into a finished project should find the time to enjoy this rare peek into the often private world of game development.
