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While I normally don't agree with crowdfunding from established companies and publishers, for this I can make an exception. While they already smashed through their modest goal almost 10x over, this remaster of the Wii U classic is a few dollars away from a PS4 release (strech goal was hit as I typed this) and is already landing on the Switch physically and Steam. There are a few other stretch goals that have yet to be announced. Also one of the rewards is to be "Blocked on Twitter by Kamiya", which can be obtained for free by asking him a stupid question on twitter...or confusing him for someone else on Twitter.... Or asking for a follow up of a game he mail while at another company..... or thanking him on a game he didn't work on.... or just about anything! Either way, many people did not get to play this gem on the Wii U since people hated the Wii U without trying it and this is a great way to rectify that mistake. Wonderful 101 Remastered Kickstarter

Last November we posted about a KickStater project from Mark Reichwein, a musician/composer from Japan with a love of 16-bit music. Well, not only did he hit his goal, Boss Battle For the Soul can be purchased now! We had a chance to listen to this digital album and it does sound like it's being pumped out of an SNES! What is fascinating is that this is all original music, composed and styled to fit into some all time classics. Music that sounds like it belongs in titles like Chrono Trigger, Super Mario RPG, Final Fantasy, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and more! The best part? Since all stretch goals were met, we have 5 more pieces being released this December!  So, go and support Mark over at Bandcamp Read some words from Mark after the break!

And the winner by less than 3%, and the Call I voted for, option F! Granted, E was also a close second, but just didn't feel right to me. So, now to see how Call will interact with Beck in Mighty No. 9! Source: KickStarter

Oh Animeigo, the distributor of anime from my youth, where have you been? Seriously, I was surprised to find out this morning that you still existed AND KickStarting a Bubblegum Crisis Ultimate Edition for Blu-Ray! For $50 you get an HD version of the classic series! I currently own 2 of the DVD releases, and wish I still had the cash on me for this, the series is that damn good! So, I could go on and on about the series, but there is only one thing you need to know. YOU MUST BUY THIS AND DO IT NOW! Source: KickStarter

Well, we somehow missed this on KickStarter. Mark Reichwein is making a "Boss Battle" album for some classic SNES titles. The best part? It's all original music! Music that fits the style of games like Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana, and actually sound like they were generated on an SNES! What is awesome is that it is already fully funded, but why stop there? Stretch goals gives us more music!!! So give, as we always need more SNES music in this world! Source: KickStarter

It's a bit later than originally estimated, but REBORN has finally hit KickStarter! Reborn uses the Unreal Engine 3 for the PS# and Unreal Engine 4 for the PS4. Stretch goals include PC, Vita, and Xbox One! They are asking for $200,000 to get this great looking concept off the ground and into your systems. Why not give it a shot? Source: KickStarter

Well, in the year 2015, Mighty No. 9 will save humanity from 8+ other Mighty Numbered Robots! As you can see, we get the game on PC, Mac, Linux, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PS4, Xbox One, Vita and 3DS! So top it off, Call gets her own stage and boss and MUCH MUCH MORE! Since Keiji Inafune is still looking towards all supporters for input, this will be a group effort with around 70,000+ supporters on board, including us! First up, picking a final Call design and the wait for the Mighty Forums to go live! Source: KickStarter Mighty No. 9 Page

With the KickStarter campaign almost over, Mighty No 9 is now set to be released on all home TV based consoles as well as PC, Linux and Mac. With that said, we are SO close to having a 3DS and Vita version as well as Call having her own stage and boss!!! Come on people, let's make this happen! Source: Mighty No 9 KickStarter Page

You tell me! I think it looks really good. Everything is using placeholder graphics, but the premise is there! With less than 31 hours left, lets get this on portable systems as well! So GIVE! Source: Mighty No 9

Payment may not count toward limited items, but it will be added to the stretch goals. This means that if you are in a country that doesn't work for PayPal, you can now help fund Mighty No. 9! So, now EVERYONE can get in on the action! Source: Mighty No. 9 PayPal Page

Well, with 14 days left on KickStarter, we now get a console port for Mighty No. 9!!! So now PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii U players can share in the fun with PC, Mac and Linux players! Remember, your $20 minimum to receive the game lets you choose amongst all the current versions! Last console milestone is $3.3 million for PS4 and Xbox One versions!!! Source: KickStarter

With the commotion over Might No. 9, I sorta missed this one. WayForward, they studio behind Ducktales: Remastered,  Contra 4 and others is trying to bring back Shantae for another all original title. If the $400k goal is met, we will get this game for the Wii U,  PS3, PS4, Vita/Vita TV, Xbox 360,  Xbox One and Steam! So your donation will net you what looks like a great game on just about any platform you can think of that is still actively developed for! So, open your wallets!

Fresh from the KickStarter page, a video from PAX Prime was just released with Inafune talking about his years at Capcom and Mega Man. It then leads to the reveal of Mighty No. 9 and the launching of it's KickStarter page! So, SUPPORT Mighty No. 9!

Keiji Inafune, the father of Maga Man and many other Capcom classics has taken to Kickstarter for his next project, The Mighty No. 9! What is awesome about this is that it looks like a spiritual successor to Mega Man. After a day, they are past the 50% mark of their $900000 goal, so it looks as if this is happening! So head over to The Mighty No. 9's KickStarter Page

Tylt is at at again! After successfully funding the Energi Backpack they now turn to the VU. For those that don't know, the VU is a QI based wireless charger. A stylish one at that. It's design will allow you to use your device in either portrait or landscape orientations and still charge. Compared to other more expensive and bulkier wireless chargers Tylt seems to have a winner. Available in four colors, Tylt also has cover plate options for the Samsung Galaxy SIII and Apple iPhone 4/4S. Source: Tylt's VU KickStarter Page

Keeping up on the tech we saw at this past CES, I noticed the Tylt Energi Backpack is now on KickStarter! A pledge of $99 will net you a backpack, which has an msrp of $199! We loved what we saw at CES, HERE , and hope this backpack makes it out! So PLEDGE !