Why were Kickstarter games so disappointing?

The crowdfunded Thief comic books (and a lot of coffee) got Moriarty worked up and...nostalgic for Kickstarter games. Let's dig in.MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESThe 90's Arcade Racer video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3TNKjyfTkkTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Thief! It's back!!! But...09:25 There's STILL no 90s Arcade Racer...14:58 The hit rate sure is something on these, huh?17:28 When companies don't NEED to do a Kickstarter but do23:52 At least not every racing game Kickstarter is cursed25:30 M drank coffee this episode btw28:55 On Thief's design philosophy and lore37:11 There's always a catch42:24 The tchotchkes on these tend to feel bad, too48:19 It also makes it harder for people who do need to use this50:09 Now, if WE had money...57:35 Cass loses hearing in her left ear (it came back 6 days later) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★