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From: Kickstarter HQ To:, Subject: Projects We Love: A Banner Week Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:58:49 +0000 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online instead [0.:This Week on Kickstarter MARCH 22, 2012 Whether you're into bike races, robotics, Norse giants, or all of the above, we guarantee you'll have a grand adventure exploring projects this week. Check *em out! The Banner Saga Animated adventures After spending half a decade working together on Star Wars: The Old Republic, three ambitious game designers have formed their own studio to make the games they've always wanted to play. Their inaugural title, The Banner Saga, combines elements of classic RPGs with turn-based strategy, all wrapped up in a gorgeously animated mini-series about vikings and the end of the world. Sounds like a The Banner Saga dream come true — we just need to survive it! by Stoic EXPLORE THIS PROJECT litCategory Video Games R_ocation Austin, TX EFTA00659459  :;The Commentator Something to talk about In 1976, the Danish filmmaker Jorgen Leth electrified the world with his genre-defining documentary on the Paris—Roubaix cycling race, A Sunday in Hell. He now comments on the race professionally for television, lending his wit and expertise to thousands of viewers every year, so it seems about time that the lens was turned back on him. The Commentator, filmed by Albert Maysles and The Commentator scored by Blonde Redhead, will be a love- by Brendt letter-as-documentary to the man and his life's work. PACategory Documentary R_Ocation New York, NY EXPLORE THIS PROJECT gT.I* An Animatronic Puppet Artificial intelligence Technically speaking, TJ* is a miniature fiberboard skull and robotic puppet. But in reality, he could be your new best friend! His Arduino-based remote-control system allows for live control, or you can write your own software to make him do all sorts of cool things — like mouth a monologue from your favorite film, have a conversation with your friends, or simply keep an "eye" out. He's also available in T.I• An Animatronle Puppet a whole bunch of cool colors, so you can dress by Jeff Kessler him up however you like. The only limit? Your imagination! PACategory Technology gt_ocation Palo Alto, CA EXPLORE THIS PROJECT RUnsubscribe Not interested in receiving the newsletter? You can unsubscribe here: r Copyright 2012 Kickstarter Inc. Kickstarter Inc. — 155 Rivington Street, New York. NY 10002. EFTA00659460