Tag: ARG

Black Watchman ARG Falls Short of Goal


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The Black Watchmen was an experiment set up to become the first permanent ARG, set to launch in September and crowdfunded through MMORPG.com. Unfortunately, the drive came short of its $100,000 goal, and as a result all donations will be refunded.

To all agents,

We managed an incredible mobilization here, we’ve raised $ 54,362 with a common goal: to create the first ever Persistant ARG. Hopes where high when a couple of players, through word of mouth, helped us to get nearer our goal from 35% to 39% in ONLY one night. We had the chance to meet people as dedicated as we were to the project and we wish to give a big thank you to everyone who stood by our side until the end.

We also wish to give a special thanks to Robert Bannon and the Paradigm Symposium; who pledged $5,000 for a real life mission and to also offer a booth so we could recruit player at the next convention
Unfortunately, rules are rules, and we will start the refund of all pledges. In the next 7 to 10 days, you should expect a full refund if you were with Crowdtilt, and a small fee (2.5%) deducted from your refund if you pledged via PayPal.

(Source: MMORPG.com)

The Secret World Marks The End of Days, December 21st


I know what you are thinking, and you are wrong. The end of the world is upon us, and what better game to celebrate in than the one that brings truth to all of the wibbly wobbly, timey wimey…stuff. The Secret World has posted an upcoming Alternate Reality Game event, beginning in just a few days and leading up to December 21st. As posted on the main website:

“This might be your one chance to save yourself from this inevitable cosmic event, and we encourage you to pre-register to take part in the ARG. Pre-registration is free and available on this page. The ARG will start in a few days and this is one train you do not want to miss.”

The website asks for your email address, with an optional form for your phone number and Twitter. No details on how these forms of communication will be utilized, but it will be a nice change to have the heavy breathing coming from the other end of the phone to be from an automated message than my plumber. For those of you who would rather not participate, follow me on Twitter @mmofallout. I will try to keep you updated on what happens.

Is anyone else just happy that “End of Days” didn’t turn out to mean that the game was shutting down? I know I am.

(Source: The Secret World)