A shared game can be the beginning of a connection. Finding the right people to enjoy it with is the part I want to make easier.

I'm Richard, and I'm building GameLink Go: a community for adults to find people through the games they care about. I'm asking for support to help develop, test, and prepare its first version for release.

WHY I'M BUILDING IT

Maybe you're returning to a game after time away. Maybe you want relaxed company rather than a competitive team. Or maybe you've found people to play with once, but would like a way to keep that connection going.

That is the experience I want GameLink Go to support: a shared interest becoming a conversation, an activity, and a reason to come back.

ONE COMMUNITY, ACROSS APPS AND THE WEBSITE

GameLink Go is being built to help you discover people, find gaming activity in your community, explore communities around individual games, keep conversations going, and express who you are as a gamer.

The goal for Version 1 is one GameLink Go service available through an iPhone app, an Android app, and a full website usable on computers and phones. The website is intended to let you take part in the community directly, with the same account connecting your experience across platforms.

I want players to understand and control how their gaming preferences are used. My aim is to keep ordinary participation and connection meaningful without making payment a condition of belonging.

WHERE THE PROJECT STANDS

I'm a solo founder using AI-assisted development tools to help build GameLink Go. There are development versions, but GameLink Go is still in development. Not every feature or platform has completed final testing, and I do not have a confirmed public launch date to promise.

Development website: https://gamelinkgo.com

The website currently hosts a development test using disposable accounts. Public signup is closed; please do not enter real information.

Remaining work includes finishing and testing the connected experience, checking accessibility, privacy and security, and preparing support and release requirements.

WHAT YOUR SUPPORT WOULD HELP FUND

Contributions will support the work needed to prepare Version 1: development tools and software; hosting and database services; design and device/browser testing; accessibility, privacy and security checks; and essential launch, early operating and community-building costs.

The focus is a defined first version, rather than every possible future feature. I will share progress updates when meaningful milestones are reached, including what has changed, what remains, and any material change to the intended use of funds.

AN HONEST NOTE ABOUT CONTRIBUTIONS

This fundraiser supports development of a business project. Contributions are voluntary support; they do not buy app access, rewards, ownership, or a financial return. I am not promising a charitable tax deduction.

Software development has uncertainty. Costs and timing can change, and support does not guarantee that GameLink Go will reach public release. I want people to understand that before deciding to contribute.

THANK YOU

Please contribute only an amount that is comfortable for you. Sharing the campaign with someone who cares about gaming and community is another way to help. No donation is needed to share or take an interest.

Thank you for helping GameLink Go take shape.

Richard