Gamers: Ghosts in the Machine

A project in Portsmouth, UK by Mel Croucher
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The true stories of the creators of video gaming: genius, love, struggle, murder, addiction, suicide and a whole heap of fun.
Nonfiction
Backers: 236
Average Pledge Per Backer: £29

Funded: £6,800 of £1,000
Dates: May 20th -> Jun 17th (29 days)
Project By: Mel Croucher
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Latest News

Gamers is ready to roll!

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
4 days to go before our GAMERS Kickstarter closes, and everything is completed and ready to roll in terms of the final layout, proofing and print-ready artwork, so it looks like there will no delays with production or delivery. Most of you who have... (Read More)

10 days to go.

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We are now nudging 500% of our target goal, which is brilliant, and I thank you again for helping make it happen. I've already declared that I don't like the bribery of stretch goals, but I do like the fun of surprise extras. So let's hear it for... (Read More)

GAMERS is Go!

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
OK, I confess, GAMERS is going well and it's all been down to you. So instead of just saying thank you, I'm ready to show my thanks in practical ways. First of all, after receiving the first batch of your mugshots for the Hall of Fame pages, I found... (Read More)

GAMERS - Week 1

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
WEEK 1Greetings GAMERS. End of Week 1 of this Kickstarter, 250% of the goal achieved, 3 weeks to go. KICKTRAQThanks to you we hit Number One on the Kicktraq Hot List for non-fiction at the start of the week, but slipped back in the Top 10 at time of... (Read More)

It's been a great start for GAMERS.

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
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