Tim Schafer wants 3.3 Million dollars to develop “Psychonauts 2”, the pros and cons of the project

I (Robin Ek, The Gaming Ground) had a lot of mixed emotions when I found out that Tim Schafer and Double Fine had launched a crowdfunding campaign for "Psychonauts 2" yesterday. And this is the reason why (pros Vs cons, past scandals and expectations).

[Germany7]

Don't worry, he will ask for more money soon, lol.

I'm a huge fan of the original Psychonauts, but i will not be able to donate for the crowfunding campaign because so many great games are coming next year.

But let's see how much the Feminist Frequency will donate for his campaign now...

[TGG_overlord]

I understand where you´re coming from, since I bought the original game for myself and my two brothers on release. I´m very tempted to do that, but since Tim has said (and done) some really "not so smart" things in the past. I´ll just wait until the game launches instead. To be fair, she probably couldn't spare a dime. As she´s begging her "fans" for money on Twitter several times per day.

[Sashamaz]

Just checked out the crowd funding page and looks like it will be a success, good on you to whom ever gave but he aint getting a dime from me. Hasn't he made enough profit from previous games to be self sustaining by now yet?

[Sciurus_vulgaris]

I sometimes think it might be better to try and sell your IP to another company rather than ask the community for funding. I am a big fan of the first Psychonauts (got a complete OG Xbox copy) and of course I want a sequel. But is 3.3 million enjoy to match the quality and production value of the first game?
Edit: 3.3 million is 1/3rd of the games budget.

[TGG_overlord]

It´s a risky move for sure, and since the "Broken Age" crowdfunding campaign had quite a "few" problems along the way. One might wonder how smooth things will go for "Psychonauts 2"? True, Tim did state that they would pay for most of the costs themselves though (time will tell).

[N4GDgAPc]

Did anyone listen to what Tim said? If true based on how much money you give you actually get a percentage of money back. So this seems different than Kickstarter where you are actually investing into the game. I swear that's what he said. Did I hear wrong?

[TGG_overlord]

Yes, I did listen to what he said. That would be the idea yes, and no you didn´t hear it wrong. However, it remains to be seen how well that will turn out in the end.

[Simon_the_sorcerer]

3.3 million dollars? Why do I have a feeling that Tim will be asking people for more money once the campaign is over?...

[TGG_overlord]

I would not bet any money on it, since it´s bound to happen.

[Muadiib]

They also has a major investor and are putting a lot of their own money into the project, altogether it adds up to $13m. With no publisher and them using their own crowdfunding website it might be enough.

I won't pledge though because although Psychonauts is one of my fave games ever I was a little burned on Broken Age, it took way too long and it wasn't the game I expected it to be.

[TGG_overlord]

Even if Tim had 30 million dollars, that wouldn´t mean a whole lot if he can´t make the best out of the money (thus the out come of "Broken Age"). Yes, that´s where I lost my trust for him. I agree on that, I actually thought that "Broken Age" would give me the same awesome vibes as MI, Grim Fandango or Manic Mansion gave me. I was wrong.

[Godmars290]

Biggest con: Shafer's recent past management history.

[TGG_overlord]

Yep, but what do you think will happen to the "Psychonauts 2" project?

[killbillvolume12]

ITS A TRAP!!!

[Masterchief_thegoat]

Damm right

[TGG_overlord]

A very, very expensive trap ;)

[Immorals]

This was at 785m 7 hours ago. I can't wait!

[General Shrooms]

I really want Psychonaughts 2 but DoubleFine spent all their good will.

[Activemessiah]

glad people are starting to see what he is... a con.

[TGG_overlord]

I wonder how many millions that will go up in smoke this time?

[Perjoss]

I'll buy it when its released and has some decent reviews, but as far as them asking for money up front, all I'm willing to do at this point is wish them good luck!

[TGG_overlord]

That would be my best advice for sure, wait until the game gets released and read through some reviews before you buy it.

[CaptainObvious878]

After insulting an entire demographics of gamers with his pathetic sock puppet joke, Tim can go F*** him self.

Maybe feminist frequency can donate some of their hundred's of thousands since he likes them so much.

[Eiffel]

Can this studio no longer make a game without being on welfare?

[Perjoss]

They probably can but when you dont have faith in your own work you ask for money in advance just in case it all goes wrong.

The other alternative is ask for no money up front, game might not be well recieved when it comes out and sell really badly. By kickstarting at least you made that 3 million up front.

[Masterchief_thegoat]

Pro this game needs a sequel con he probably gonna ask for more money

[DivineAssault]

Schafer isnt getting a dime from me.. He can get the money from his buddy in crime, Anita Sarkeesian.. Why are people even supporting this piece of trash? He has nearly 1.5 million already! After insulting gamers around the world mind you..

[Kenshin_BATT0USAI]

Generally what happens is you provide the product THEN people give you money Tim. >.> This guy is a living joke. Has he ever released a game without issues before?

[TXIDarkAvenger]

This game probably won't happen. At least not by DoubleFine.

[Simon_the_sorcerer]

If i´m not wrong now, "Psychonauts 2" is set for a 2018 release (a late one I bet). And that´s two years away from now, so a lot of things could go wrong along the way. So we "might" even end up in a situation where the game won´t get released at all (or DNF situation for that matter. The game does indeed get released after 40,000 years of wait, but it turns out to be pure crap).

[Rachel_Alucard]

Tim "3.3 to get out of pre" Schafer is the laughing stock after that first kickstarter he had for Broken Age. History repeats itself

[SilverClock]

I feel like it's kind of late to want to make a sequel for Psychonauts. I mean, it's been over 10 years. What are the chances of getting the same voice actors? 0%?