Game Ventures

Game Ventures provides a platform for creating and tracking crowdfunded gaming contests! Our mission: unlock gaming frontiers via community-driven incentives.

[Game Ventures @GameVenturesOrg]

It's been a good run, but unfortunately this is as far as it goes.

Game Ventures will begin winding down operations, starting with closing the ability to create and contribute to contests at the end of August.

[Game Ventures @GameVenturesOrg]

If anybody has serious inquiries about possibly taking over operations, please contact us via DM or use the appropriate emails listed on the Contact page: https://t.co/8qTaPJLaOf

[Game Ventures @GameVenturesOrg]

It's been a good run, but unfortunately this is as far as it goes.

Game Ventures will begin winding down operations, starting with closing the ability to create and contribute to contests at the end of August.

[Game Ventures @GameVenturesOrg]

This is not ideal for anyone, but is the best course of action for us given the current challenges we face. It's been a lot of fun through the 4+ years we've been operating, and we thank all of the supporters and competitors we've had throughout that time.

[Game Ventures @GameVenturesOrg]

We will announce when we have another solution ready, but until then the best we can do is prevent users from getting into a situation where they cannot receive an award they have won. This is far from ideal, but we hope to re-enable this functionality as soon as possible.

[Game Ventures @GameVenturesOrg]

Unfortunately, users from outside the US will no longer be able to submit Claims from today onward. We are looking to re-enable this functionality as soon as possible, but it will take time to investigate our options.

Why is this happening? A short 🧵

[Game Ventures @GameVenturesOrg]

About a third of our prior contest winners have been from outside the US, so this is a huge impact to our business. We're investigating a variety of possible solutions, but unfortunately this is a difficult space with numerous financial, legal, and practical considerations.

[Omnigamer @TheOmnigamer]

Question: Could your gaming community benefit from prize pools for folks that clear specific goals? Small $ amounts in general, but perhaps a light way to motivate newcomers to level up their gaming or get involved.

This assumes logistics (payouts, verification) are handled.

[Game Ventures @GameVenturesOrg]

That's a wrap! @v0oid went the distance and claimed $1030 for his 2:36:29 SMRPG speedrun! Special thanks to all the participants and @spikevegeta for helping to get the word out for this Bounty. Check the Archive page for the run video and other details : https://t.co/TaJCZWwfsm

[Game Ventures @GameVenturesOrg]

Only a couple days remain, but @v0oid has further solidifies his spot at the top with a 2:37:27! Time is running out to challenge him for the $1030 award - will anybody reset the clock on this SMRPG Bounty? Track, contribute, and compete: https://t.co/TaJCZWwNhU

[Game Ventures @GameVenturesOrg]

Can he be stopped? @v0oid continues at the top of the SMRPG Bounty with a new time of 2:39:28! This leaves about a week for other players to knock him from the throne and keep this contest for $1030+ going! Track, contribute, and compete in this Bounty: https://t.co/TaJCZWwfsm

[Game Ventures @GameVenturesOrg]

Slope has been conquered! WalterChan rolled to an incredible score of 430 - clearing the Challenge goal of 417, and is thus in line to receive the $417 reward. Please help out by reviewing the Claim video on the Challenge page to confirm it checks out: https://t.co/i8yIaIxsFB

[Game Ventures @GameVenturesOrg]

In other contest news, the Challenge for browser infinite roller Slope has been topped up back to $417 - for a score of 417 or greater. This one goes to the first player to succeed, and it's a free game to boot. Track, contribute, or compete: https://t.co/i8yIaIxsFB

[Game Ventures @GameVenturesOrg]

The times keep tumbling down! @v0oid continues at the top of the pack with a 2:45:44; this leaves about 16 days for other players to nab the throne for this $1030+ Bounty. Track, contribute, and compete in this Bounty: https://t.co/1vguJ9LZh0

[Game Ventures @GameVenturesOrg]

Sub-4? Try sub-3! @v0oid super-jumps into the lead for the $1030+ SMRPG Bounty! This again restarts the countdown, but the competition is really heating up. Track, contribute, and compete in this Bounty: https://t.co/1vguJ9LZh0

[Alex @v0oid]

Pretty happy with this time! No major mistakes, and a very solid showcase of all the work that myself and the SMRPG community have put into routing this game for the last 5 or so days!

Also, play SMRPG Remake goddamnit.

[Game Ventures @GameVenturesOrg]

@xIceblue @v0oid Great work! Just a heads-up that you can submit run improvement Claims to the Bounty without resetting the countdown, so long as you maintain the lead.

[Iceblue @xIceblue]

Not a bad run with some scuffed notes.