Double Fine: a fundraising adventure

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  - 21/02/2012
  - Debbi Evans
Double Fine's success shows how keen gamers are to be associated with the brand
Double Fine (2012) ©

Scope
Double Fine is a quirky independent games company in San Francisco with a cult following. In February 2012 it launched its newest project on Kickstarter and made crowdfunding history; it reached its $400,000 target in just eight hours. Close to 60,000 backers have now pledged $1.9m to the development of a game they know next to nothing about.

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Industry Gaming

Location United States

Keywords Inside Track Living the Dream Kickstarter Crowdfunding Experience Exclusive Reward

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Double Fine's success shows how keen gamers are to be associated with the brand Double Fine (2012) ©

Industry	Gaming
Location	United States
Keywords	Inside Track Living the Dream Kickstarter Crowdfunding Experience Exclusive Reward

Double Fine: a fundraising adventure

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