Once i was told that there is no such thing as “bad PR“. Because PR is PR. But sometimes it can actually affect you in a negative kind of way.

Like in the case with Soda Pop Miniatures “Tentacle bento” (which was a satire card-game) for example.

After a lot of fuss (thanks to sites such as “Kotaku“. How wrote articles such as “Come On, a Card Game About Tentacle Rape”, “Tentacle bento” got cancelled on Kickstarter back in 2012.

Sure, Vigrior, Rogue Games and Mercenary Games Action/Strategy/ arcade Shooter “FleetCOMM“, has absolutely nothing to do with that game (or Tentacles for that matter).

But even so, the makers of “FleetCOMM” are somewhat nervous that their game might get lynched or boycotted on Kickstarter. Mainly because of the ongoing war against the #GamerGate movement (which Rogue Games is said to be a part of).

However, the first Kickstarter campaign for “FleetCOMM” went really well back in 2012 (over $17,000 were collected in total).

But now it´s all about the PS4 port for “FleetCOMM”, and that’s a whole nother story. And this time , Rogue Games (and Mercenary Games) needs to collect $20,000 .

I think that their going to make it though, because they have already collected over $1,000 so far. And there´s still over 42 days left on the Kickstarter campaign. So i wish them the best of luck!

About FleetCOMM: Operation Vigrior:
FleetCOMM presents an innovation in 2D action games; we introduce the ability to radically manipulate tactical maneuvers in real-time. The game engine delivers a Fleet Codex, a real-time editing tool that allows you to create, experiment and design unique combat maneuvers.

In essence, the Fleet Codex is a football playbook for squadron formations. Our games philosophy focuses on free-form combat and player driven experimentation. Our arcade edition features our complete Fleet Codex and shows a new horizon for player-created combat actions.

Robin “V-Act” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround

More by Robin Ek:

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Tags: FleetCOMM, Kickstarter, Mercenary Games, Operation Vigrior, PS4, Rogue Games