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Star Citizen Backers Grow Restless As Development Falters

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Star Citizen, an upcoming space sim MMO, is starting to run into trouble with its Kickstarter backers. The game made headlines back in 2012 when it reached record-breaking crowdfunding success, but those backers are voicing some concerns. One of Star Citizen’s key backers recently had his pledge refunded over an apparent dispute with the developer, Cloud Imperium Games. Now, three years on from the campaign, the game is still in development with no end in sight and many backers are after a refund.

It all started three days ago. One of Star Citizen’s earliest backers, Derek Smart, the founder of development studio 3000AD, got a curt email (via gamerant) telling him his pledge of $250 was being refunded and that he no longer had any agreement with Cloud Imperium Games.

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According to Star Citizen developers, Smart was cut off because he was using his pledge to further promote his own games.

“It was obvious he was not a supporter of our project and was just using our visibility as a platform to gain attention and promote his current game and his past games. We have strict rules about people using our forums and chat for self-promotion and it was clear that he didn’t care about the project, or the backers, or a good game being made. He was just trying to create a huge fuss to make himself relevant at a lot of other people’s expense and distress. So we enacted our rights through Kickstarter (that we also have on our own TOS) and refunded him and turned his account off.”

Smart wasn’t happy about this statement and took to Twitter to accuse Cloud Imperium Games of looking to refund all $2.1 million Kickstarter funds in order to get out of their contract with their backers. That might seem like a lot of money, but Star Citizen actually has a massive $85 million budget. It’s a little convoluted, but back when the Kickstarter campaign finished in 2012, Cloud Imperium took to other avenues to raise further funds. In short, over 900,000 people contributed a total of more than $85 million to Star Citizen. So refunding the $2.1 million Kickstarter funds wouldn’t put much of a dent in the game.

Despite that massive budget, however, the game is well past its original November 2014 release date. Currently, there is no official release date. Smart says that the backers will be “screwed” if Cloud Imperium refunds them outside of taking legal action through the courts. Smart also says Cloud Imperium wanted him gone because he was the one most able to call them out on their “dev nonsense with regard to the game.”

Smart isn’t the only backer to voice concerns about Star Citizen, with many others worried about the litany of promises made by the game’s creator, Chris Roberts. There have been too many delays to count, and on top of that, Cloud Imperium has lost a couple of its highest-ranking members. Smart’s assertions that the developer is looking to be free of its contract with its Kickstarter backers is only leading them to be more restless about the state of Star Citizen.

Rhiannon likes video games and she likes writing, so she decided to combine them. As well as writing about video games, she also belts out the occasional science fiction or fantasy story, edits videos, and eats strawberry oreos. In that order.

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Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game

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Gran Turismo 7 has just received an exciting update to version 1.46 on both PS5 and PS4. This latest update introduces a unique addition to the game: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a car that you won’t come across in any other game. Škoda makes its debut in the franchise with a visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car, designed exclusively for the Polyphony Digital racer.

Once you’ve downloaded update 1.46, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive not one but two additional cars: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the iconic Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Watch as they take to the track in the video above.

Additionally, the update introduces a new menu for players to tackle in the GT Café. At Collector Level 38, players have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Ferrari 12-cylinder engines, gaining knowledge and expanding their collection. In World Circuits, players can look forward to exciting new events such as the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, the American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. For all the avid fans of Photo Mode, there’s an exciting opportunity to explore the captivating city of San Diego in a brand new Scape.

What are your thoughts on the latest update for Gran Turismo 7? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.

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ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games

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Atlus’ highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, appears to incorporate familiar systems reminiscent of the developer’s acclaimed Persona series. The game features turn-based battles that heavily rely on exploiting enemy weaknesses. Additionally, players have the ability to summon warrior spirits during combat. However, the most significant aspect of this game, which will be discussed in this article, is the bonding system. Through this system, players can spend time with important characters and gain deeper insights into their personalities and stories.

In contrast to the Persona games, the bonding system ends at that point. Unfortunately, players will be unable to pursue romantic relationships with their beloved waifus, which may come as a disappointment to those who have developed strong feelings for Hulkenberg, the party’s charismatic red-haired elven knight.

According to Siliconera, the absence of romance came up during a recent question and answer session. Atlus emphasized the continued opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your allies while also introducing additional narratives through substories. In addition, familiarizing yourself with the supporting characters will grant you access to new archetypes, which serve as the game’s character classes.

In the Persona games, romance is not obligatory; rather, it serves as a means to customize your playthrough. However, it is quite unexpected that Metaphor has chosen not to pursue such a venture, considering the significant amount of discussion it typically generates!

Were you anticipating any romantic elements in Metaphor? If you’re not satisfied with your pre-order, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5

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It appears that many

are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.

We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.

It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.

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