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‘Cult County’ Dev Discussing Their Options Following Failed Kickstarter
The crowdfunding campaign for the survival horror game Cult County ended today drastically short of its $580,000 goal. As promising as the game looks, I can’t say I’m too surprised.
Even the horror genre’s biggest crowdfunding success stories have fallen well short of Cult County’s goal, including Dead State ($332k) and Among the Sleep ($248k). I don’t think I’ve seen a horror game raise even $350k,- and that includes Shadow of the Eternals — if you don’t count their dual campaign strategy – which had significant attention (not to mention controversy) surrounding it.
I do hope Renegade Kid continues work on the game, because it has definite potential. If a recent tweet from Jools Watsham, studio co-founder and Cult County lead, is any indication, it sounds like they’re considering reworking the campaign for another go.
People tell us we need to reduce the # of platforms and budget for Cult County. Only way to reduce budget is to only make episode 1.
— Jools Watsham (@JoolsWatsham) May 2, 2014
I’d suggest returning to Kickstarter with a playable build of the game and distributing that to YouTubers and the press. It worked for Stasis, Grave, and DreadOut, among others. A trailer or guided walkthrough will never be as effective in selling potential donors on your game as their being able to play it themselves or watch someone they respect or are familiar with play it.
Just my two cents.
Epic’s Fortnite is heading for another crossover, this time with Universal Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights. The title’s annual Fortnitemares Halloween event will be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in a new scare zone, kicking off on August 28.
For those not in the know, Scare zones are themed, open-air areas where guests and actors roam around freely.
This is the first time Fortnite will be featured during the after-hours event, which will run from August 28 until November 1. Tickets and packages are on sale now at the official site.
Per the press release, guests will enter Freaky Fields, a Halloween-inspired living battleground that’s been “overcome with a threatening force.” From there, fans will meet up with the Battle Bus, featuring familiar Fortnitemares characters, including “a few new additions exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights.”
And of course, there will be Fortnitemares merchandise available for fans, including a graphic t-shirt, decal set, and an acrylic collectible piece.
Fortnitemares won’t be the only featured property at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Killer Klowns from Outer Space will also be getting its own scare zone. Sinners, Stranger Things, Hellraiser, and Evil Dead Burn will also be part of the event, though they will be relegated to their own specific houses.
And while it’s early yet, gamers can probably expect Fortnitemares to return to Fortnite this October.