ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Crowdfunding in video games

Okay kiddo, have you ever wanted to make something really cool, but didn't have enough money to do it? That's where crowdfunding comes in!

Crowdfunding is when a lot of people give a little bit of money to help someone make something they want to create. It's like a big group of friends coming together to help each other out.

In video games, sometimes people have really awesome ideas for a game or just need some extra money to make a game they're already working on even better. So they'll ask for help with crowdfunding.

They'll make a website where people can go to see what the game is all about and how much money they need. Then, people who are interested in the game can give a little bit of money to help make it happen.

In exchange for giving money, the people who gave will often get some cool rewards or goodies, like a special version of the game or a t-shirt.

Crowdfunding is a great way for people to come together and help make something really cool happen. And as a bonus, you get to be a part of it!