So remember how Red Ash failed it's kick starter and wasn't going to be funded for many reasons namely the fact that this is what Inafune's 3rd KS in a row and Might No 9 still isn't out yet?
Yeah it just got completely funded... by an outside company, Fuze.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...project_update
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Hello everyone!
We have some very important and happy news for you today!
It's official: “RED ASH: The KalKanon Incident” is a GO for full development, along with ports to PlayStation 4 AND Xbox One!
We know this is sudden news. Are you surprised? How have we decided to develop the game before the Kickstarter campaign finishes? Well, that’s thanks to the support of FUZE Entertainment, who we’ll introduce now.
FUZE Entertainment Introduction!
FUZE Entertainment Co., Ltd. is a Chinese digital entertainment company engaged in production of console hardware as well as sales of console games.
FUZE is based around Chinese game industry pioneer Wang Feng, and was co-founded with partners Huawei, NVIDIA, and Microsoft Xbox.
FUZE has established partnerships with major console game publishers to bring AAA titles to the Chinese market, and have made it their mission to bring the highest quality game experiences to gamers around the world.
Website: www.fuzegame.tv
We said it before: we have been working very hard behind-the-scenes for RED ASH! Alongside our Kickstarter campaign, we’ve been in negotiations with hardware makers and development partners, keeping your feedback and comments in mind. We hoped by introducing the world setting, art documents, creators involved, our latest prototype, and more, we could convey the charm of RED ASH. And it seems like that work has paid off with FUZE Entertainment deciding to join your ranks as backers, in a major way!
What happens to RED ASH now?
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First off, the contribution of FUZE is a done deal. We can officially confirm that "The KalKanon Incident” will be developed to completion, with the initial goals for game content (8 hours), along with ports to BOTH PlayStation 4 and Xbox One!
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The rights to RED ASH will be retained by comcept. We're excited to find such a great partner in FUZE who believes in our vision in its pure form. In addition, comcept will retain rights to creative discretion and decisions in game development.
What happens to Kickstarter?
The Kickstarter campaign is going 100% towards more content! Consider your pledge a contribution to stretch goals from here on out.
Exactly what are those stretch goals? We're sorry to say that will have to wait a little while longer! Like we said, we're very busy with many behind-the-scenes things over here, and we apologize if you feel left in the dark. As you can see, the things we have brewing that are keeping us occupied are BIG, and all for the purpose of getting you RED ASH in its biggest, bestest form. That's the reason we're less communicative than we'd like to be!
We know we’re in the final days of our campaign, but we’d like to ask fans to continue their support of RED ASH! Your money is going towards 100% content now, so please look forward to the revised "stretch goals"!
That wraps up the announcement!
Finally, we’d like to say, today’s announcement was made possible by everyone’s voices supporting RED ASH on Twitter, blogs, and other places. We’d like to thank our backers from the bottom of our hearts. We see all the work you're doing, pounding the pavement to get the word out, and we're overwhelmed by the support. We know the tide is against us, and it's you all that have kept us afloat. We're also beyond the ability to express our gratitude to HYDE for creating such amazing 3D models and a prototype in such a short time. We’re looking forward to working together more!
That’s all for today’s update.
Please continue to send your messages of support to the RED ASH Team! You can comment here on Kickstarter, or send them through Twitter!
English Twitter: @RedAshGame
Japanese Twitter: @RedAshGamejp
We’ll see you again in the next update! Real soon!
-The RED ASH Team
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Personally I think the Fuze deal is only hurting Concept more then helping despite it funding the game entirely. I'd say just ending the Kick Starter and refunding everyone would be a wise choice. Along with staying away from kick starter from now on. They already got the kick start they needed. Now it's time to have faith in their sales since every sale of mighty No.9 will be direct profit. And PR damage control because this is going to be one heck of a backlash. Especially if Mighty No 9 ends up not being a good game.
Yeah I don't think I will ever use kick starter for anything if it can be helped. Dreams have come true because of it, but between all of scams and controversy and drama which this deal is totally going to cause. It just doesn't seem worth it.