You may or may not have heard the big news this week, Tim Schafer and Double Fine Entertainment want to make a game, for you. Tim and his company want to make an old school, point and click adventure game, for the fans and with an unprecedented amount of fan input as well as behind the scenes access.

Now, it costs money to make a game, lots of money. More money than I currently have that's for sure. Since Double Fine didn't want to go through any big time publishers, (because let's be honest, none of them would have touched an old school point an click game with a ten foot pole) they put out a call to all gamers everywhere, gamers who are interested in having a say in a game that will be made just for them.

Enter Kickstarter. The goal to make this unnamed game was to raise $400,000.00 by March 13th, 2012. In less than 24 hours the Kickstarter fund had hit the 1 million dollar mark and is showing no signs of slowing down. As of this post the total amount pledged was $1,364,923.

This has caused much conversation and controversy however, it seems that most gamers are all for it, pledging their money to have a game made that normally would never see the light of day. There are those however who do not agree with the way Double Fine is going about this and they are not shy about voicing their opinions.

So what say you, good reader? Is this an amazing idea that could change the way games are made or is this sending a negative message to smaller game companies who don't have the brand name that Double Fine carries with it? Or maybe, do you think gamers should donate their money elsewhere?

I'm not so sure that there is a right or wrong answer, but I can tell you this, it's Friday and we've got some games to play, so check out the list below and see what's what.


New to Friday Night Fights? It's easy to get involved!

Each week, a bunch of us Dtoiders get together to play videogames online! It's a 100% community-run event, so feel free to join in or even host something yourself!

The planning for FNF starts in the forums, where community members volunteer to host matches and post their pertinent details (game, time, Gamertag, etc.). Then, every Friday, reminder posts go up here in the cblogs followed by a recap post on the front page on the front page for last-minute planning.

To join in, simply send a friend request to the match host! (Don't forget to say you're from Dtoid!) If you'd rather host something yourself, just post your details below in the following format:

Game: Game Name
Host: Dtoid Username
Gamertag: Xbox Live Gamertag
Time: Time (Eastern please!)

We hope to see you online!
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Here's this week's schedule...

GOTHAM CITY IMPOSTORS

Host: StriderHoang
Gamertag: StriderHoang
Time: 7:30 PM EST

HALO: REACH CUSTOM GAMES (SPEED HALO, HOT PURSUIT AND MORE)

Host: Eric Woll
Gamertag: FLaN Tamarind
Time: 8 PM EST

SUPER STREET FIGHTER IV AE

Host: Char Aznable
Gamertag: ShinigamiBV
Time: 8 PM Eastern

BATTLEFIELD 3

Host:ChillyBilly
Gamertag: Chillybill
Time: 10:00 PM EST

LOST PLANET 2

Host: Epic KxLIVE
Gamertag: Epic KxLIVE
Time: 10:00 PM EST

GEARS OF WAR 3 - COMPETITIVE

Host: Usedtabe
Gamertag: Usedtabe
Time: 11:00 PM EST
*Note:If you want to play with us make sure you message Usedtabe's profile as his friends list is full. Make sure that you say that you are from Dtoid and are here for FNF.

GOTHAM CITY IMPOSTORS

Host: SuperMonk4Ever
Gamertag: SuperMonk4Ever
Time: 11:30 PM EST

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