Quote Originally Posted by taggart6 View Post
With regards to games, I few kickstarter not so much different then a pre-order.
That's not a good way to look at it. A preorder can always be refunded in the gaming industry. Most preorders are given through the publisher or a 3rd party store to secure your order on launch day, not to fund the project.

They should be viewed separately, otherwise you could be put into bad situations.

Preorder: Upfront payment to secure a launch day copy.
Kickstarter: Investment in a project that may or may not result in a finished product months or years down the road.

With a preorder there is no question about obtaining a copy or getting a refund. A Kickstarter is an investment (not a promise or guarantee) that may or may not come to fruition.