LA Game Space
nonprofit organization focused on experimental game design, research and education
LA Game Space was a nonprofit organization focused on experimental game design, research and education. The crowdfunded project planned to open an exhibition space in Los Angeles, along with a research wing, a space for workshops and support for artists in residence. The organization exceeded its crowdfunding target in 2012, but closed down in 2018 having failed to open a physical venue. The project is often cited as an example of a high profile Kickstarter that failed to deliver.
History
Founding
The project originated in November 2009, founded by Adam Robezzoli and Daniel Rehn. The organisation claimed that it spent three years planning and organizing collaborators and events. However, Eric Nakamura of Giant Robot indicated that he had only a single meeting with the group in 2011, after which his name was applied to promotional materials for the project. He was listed as an "advisory board" member without any further involvement.
Kickstarter & experimental games
The organisation launched a Kickstarter in 2012. In an interview with Forbes, Rehn described the organisation: "We're a public nonprofit with more than half of our space dedicated to exhibitions.
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