Author Topic: Nintendo World Report Announces Patreon Campaign (Read 8712 times)

JusDBerube · « **on:** April 19, 2016, 10:03:00 AM »

Remove us from the shackles of the search engine optimization god

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/sitenews/42559/nintendo-world-report-announces-patreon-campaign

After 17 years, we've finally sold out - to you.

Starting today, Nintendo World Report has launched crowdfunding through Patreon. For as little as $1 a month, you can see exclusive Nintendo World Report content, as well as have influence on the site at higher tiers.

Depending on your generosity, we may be able to produce exclusive podcasts, bring back classic NWR content such as Patreon-backed developer interviews and magazines, and even eliminate all advertising from the website.

Thank you so much for your support, and let's make Nintendo World Report better than it's ever been!

Click here to access our Patreon page.

UncleBob · « **Reply #1 on:** April 19, 2016, 06:50:27 PM »

How much do I have to pay to be able to ban anyone I want?

Oh, wait...

fred13 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 19, 2016, 07:14:44 PM »

I'm considering joining just for the podcasts. LOVE RFN and I enjoy Connectivity. Hopefully the $300 podcast will be great.

Mythtendo · « **Reply #3 on:** April 19, 2016, 07:34:46 PM »

How much to let me join in on a podcast? LOL

TOPHATANT123 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 19, 2016, 07:46:09 PM »

I'm in, let the shackles be released.

Khushrenada · « **Reply #5 on:** April 19, 2016, 07:48:22 PM »

How much for The Funhouse?

I feel I might be able to buy that forum property pretty cheaply thanks to the residents living in it.

nickmitch · « **Reply #6 on:** April 19, 2016, 07:53:00 PM »

Excited for the improvements to the premium forums.

Triforce Hermit · « **Reply #7 on:** April 19, 2016, 08:18:25 PM »

I'll support you even without the perks. I don't mind and I like the site. To get it updated I would gladly donate.

Dasmos · « **Reply #8 on:** April 19, 2016, 09:05:07 PM »

After taking so, so much over the years, I guess I can give a little back.

ejamer · « **Reply #9 on:** April 19, 2016, 09:16:15 PM »

In for a modest monthly contribution.
NWR has already earned it.

broodwars · « **Reply #10 on:** April 19, 2016, 09:37:30 PM »

There's too much other stuff these days demanding my money for me to fund this (and honestly, I'm tired of stuff going to Patreon in general), but I wish the site well if this is the only way it can survive these days.

sudoshuff · « **Reply #11 on:** April 19, 2016, 10:35:13 PM »

I'm in!

Oedo · « **Reply #12 on:** April 19, 2016, 11:07:32 PM »

More than happy to pitch in a little bit every month. NWR is one of the few remaining gaming sites where I enjoy the content and posting in the forums. Here's hoping it continues to stick around and get better for a long time.

Mythtendo · « **Reply #13 on:** April 19, 2016, 11:34:46 PM »

Quote from: broodwars on April 19, 2016, 09:37:30 PM

There's too much other stuff these days demanding my money for me to fund this (and honestly, I'm tired of stuff going to Patreon in general), but I wish the site well if this is the only way it can survive these days.

Some people do better stuff with it than others. I am not a big fan of locking good stuff behind it. Pat the NES Punk has a bi-weekly podcast called the Completely Unnecessary Podcast, Patreon supports get a video version of it (though he posts clips on YouTube) and gets the podcast a day earlier. That is a good use.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #14 on:** April 19, 2016, 11:54:44 PM »

Will James get a raise?

ShyGuy · « **Reply #15 on:** April 19, 2016, 11:59:25 PM »

But seriously, throw in new forum software as a stretch goal.

If I get a Patreon badge, does that mean I am unbannable?

Evan_B · « **Reply #16 on:** April 20, 2016, 12:09:10 AM »

I will definitely back this as soon as I have a steady flow of income.

You guys have put together a great site and I wish you luck.

broodwars · « **Reply #17 on:** April 20, 2016, 12:29:40 AM »

Quote from: Mythtendo on April 19, 2016, 11:34:46 PM

Quote from: broodwars on April 19, 2016, 09:37:30 PM
There's too much other stuff these days demanding my money for me to fund this (and honestly, I'm tired of stuff going to Patreon in general), but I wish the site well if this is the only way it can survive these days.

Some people do better stuff with it than others. I am not a big fan of locking good stuff behind it. Pat the NES Punk has a bi-weekly podcast called the Completely Unnecessary Podcast, Patreon supports get a video version of it (though he posts clips on YouTube) and gets the podcast a day earlier. That is a good use.

Really, the only Patreon I'm considering funding is Easy Allies, and that's just because I loved GT so much and those guys do so much really professional video work no one else really does well.

Enner · « **Reply #18 on:** April 20, 2016, 04:28:58 AM »

Good luck! Though, it looks like you might not need to much of it.

I've been looking at the Patreon tiers to see where the ad-free site experience is. Given how much time I spent on this site, I would love to pay to have it ad free.

EDIT: In fact, ad free is pretty much all I want. Anything else is extra.

ejamer · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2016, 07:55:34 AM »

Ad-free tier would be an appealing option - I often find the ads on this site to include cleavage-filled shots for random mobile games. Without a smart phone these ads are useless to me but the artwork they often use makes looking at the site at work or even around my kids embarrassing.

I'm not really a fan of limiting content to supporters, as making sure the site is appealing to everyone seems like an important way to grow content and user-base. Time delays are ok, I guess.

It's a shame that Broodwars doesn't consider the site worth supporting at all, but everyone has to make their own choices about where to spend their limited resources. I do appreciate the wide variance in support levels offered. Committing to a $12 or $24 donation over the course of a year shouldn't be hard for most. If this site is something you use and get regular enjoyment from, that's not a high threshold. I was able to go a bit higher because we are in a good place financially (and let's face it: as a Nintendo gamer I'm not spending much money on games these days).

lolmonade · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2016, 08:53:46 AM »

Quote from: Khushrenada on April 19, 2016, 07:48:22 PM

How much for The Funhouse?

I feel I might be able to buy that forum property pretty cheaply thanks to the residents living in it.

It sure as heck isn't park place, more of a Baltic Avenue.

UncleBob · « **Reply #21 on:** April 20, 2016, 01:11:48 PM »

I did demand a Pateron-exclusive forum.

I got shot down.

I should just declare the Funhouse pateron-exclusive and ban anyone who posts in it without supporting the site. :p

broodwars · « **Reply #22 on:** April 20, 2016, 01:23:42 PM »

Quote from: ejamer on April 20, 2016, 07:55:34 AM

It's a shame that Broodwars doesn't consider the site worth supporting at all, but everyone has to make their own choices about where to spend their limited resources.

Just not enough money to go around, man. Just had to drop $530 on a car repair a few weeks ago. I wouldn't rule it out in the future, but right now I don't really have expendable income to throw at sites like this.

rygar · « **Reply #23 on:** April 20, 2016, 04:41:38 PM »

I'm happy to support my favorite podcast. Thanks for the great work.

ejamer · « **Reply #24 on:** April 22, 2016, 10:20:09 AM »

I'm surprised this post isn't a sticky post at the top of the page and/or in the images section.
Seems like that might garner additional attention and more Patreon supporters.

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