Crowd funding firm denies links with STALKER Apocalypse studio By Andy Chalk published 19 December 14 The heretofore unknown crowdfunding platform says allegations that it and West Games are the same company are entirely unfounded.
Areal devs are back, want money for STALKER Apocalypse By Phil Savage published 12 December 14 The suspended Kickstarter returns with a similarly troubling crowdfunding pitch.
Areal studio founder Eugene Kim addresses crowdfunding controversy in exclusive interview By Andy Chalk published 24 July 14
Areal developers post "early prototype" footage, sceptics still not satisfied By Phil Savage published 18 July 14
Former Stalker, Survarium lead designer joins Areal development team By Andy Chalk published 8 July 14
Official Stalker Facebook page extends, then retracts, support for Areal Kickstarter By Andy Chalk published 30 June 14
Areal studio claims Kickstarter complaints are "addressed," but Vostok Games says otherwise By Andy Chalk published 26 June 14
Vostok Games claim Areal Kickstarter campaign's use of STALKER assets is "not right" By Phil Savage published 25 June 14