SHENMUE 3 kickstarter (PC/PS4) - FINAL DAY - NEW KS RECORD GO GO GO!

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Stampy said:
What is Sony's investment in this if any? Boys did have some disclaimer at the begining, as if saying we have no part in this. We are here just to promote the kickstarter.
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I'm wondering too. A lot of comments I'm reading seem to suggest Sony has a hand in this but I'm not seeing much evidence in it. Good on them for bringing it to their conference though and getting the best results possible.
 
Not sure if posted but YS-net's site has been updated and includes a pdf about Shenmue 3: http://www.ysnet-inc.jp/images/150616E.pdf

PRESS RELEASE
Ys Net Inc

Ys Net: 15 Years of Hope: The Shenmue III Kickstarter Project
Yu Suzuki begins crowdfunding project on Kickstarter for “Shenmue III”, the long awaited sequel to the groundbreaking Shenmue series.

Kickstarter URL: http://bit.ly/saveshenmue

Shenmue III Official Site: http://shenmue.link
Tokyo, Japan - On June 16th, 2015 Ys Net Inc, represented by Yu Suzuki, will begin a crowdfunding campaign on the world’s largest site of its kind, Kickstarter, to raise funding for the production of “Shenmue III”. The project period will last 32 days, ending on July 17th, with the funding goal set at $2 million.

Shenmue III will be an official sequel to the Shenmue Series. Licensing rights having been obtained from SEGA. The game is scheduled for availability on PC and PlayStation®4, with the release date scheduled for December, 2017.

About Shenmue
Shenmue established the open-world format for action RPG games. An awe-inspiring world with an immersive story, and featuring cinematic sequences, a realistic fighting system, and a carnival’s worth of entertaining mini-games, Shenmue garnered acclaim and adoration the world over. “Shenmue” and “Shenmue II”, went on sale by SEGA for the Dreamcast in December, 1999 and September, 2001 respectively.

©SEGA
Story Summary
The story begins in 1980s Yokosuka, Japan.
The main character, Ryo Hazuki has his father murdered before him by Lan Di, the boss of the underground organization, Chi You Men. Ryo learns of the existence of a mysterious pair of mirrors, and makes his way to Hong Kong to unravel the mystery and avenge his father. A stranger in a new land, Ryo gains the help of Ren Wuying, and together they make contact with Yuanda Zhu, only to see Lan Di make his escape. Continuing to pursue his father’s Killer, Ryo travels to Bailu Village in Guilin. Along the way, he meets a new companion, Shenhua Ling who will forever change his destiny.
The story of Shenmue was originally scripted for a total of eleven chapters. Shenmue II brought the story up to chapter six, with Shenmue III continuing from there at Bailu Village. What secrets are held within the twin mirrors? Will Ryo face his arch nemesis, Lan Di in a final showdown? What does fate hold in store for Ryo and Shenhua?

What to look for in Shenmue III
With many of the key members back from the original series, the unique atmosphere, world, and story that is Shenmue, will be faithfully attended to. Unreal Engine 4, the latest in game engine software, will be the springboard for Shenmue III’s development, giving the graphics and action an evolutionary leap forward from its predecessors. 14 years in the making, new game mechanics and battle system elements from Yu
Suzuki will highlight the gameplay. Special attention will be paid to create a gaming experience that will be enjoyable for those who have not played Shenmue and Shenmue II before, as well as rewarding fans of the series. Stretch goals for additional languages will add German, French, Spanish, and Italian. If the goals are reached, gamers all over the globe will have a Shenmue to call their own.

Why Kickstarter?
In the past 14 years since Shenmue II first went on sale, Yu Suzuki has been greeted by dedicated Shenmue fans everywhere he goes, always asking, “When will Shenmue III be coming out?” Especially within these past few years, with the advent of games using Kickstarter for development funding, the biggest request from fans has been, “Do a Kickstarter for Shenmue III!”

If Shenmue III was going to get made, Yu wanted to make it with the fans. Through Kickstarter, that possibility was now a reality. After thorough research and planning, the project was a go, and ready for Kickstarter at last.

Production Members
Producer and Director Yu Suzuki
Co-producer Cédric Biscay
Creative Director Tak Hirai
Main Scenario Writer Masahiro Yoshimoto
Main Character Design Kenji Miyawaki
Planning and Development Ys Net Inc
Licensed by SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

Support
Promotion Shibuya Productions
Development Neilo Inc.
Kickstarter Project Support Awesome Japan, Inc.
Promotional Video Director Kenji Itoso

Copyrights
Original Game©SEGA ©Ys Net

Contact
Ys Net Inc
Mail: contact@shenmue.link
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im not sleeping till i see 2million on that page! Then tomorrow im firing up my DC, and then hitting ebay for shen 2. MADNESS!
 
Stampy said:
What is Sony's investment in this if any? Boys did have some disclaimer at the begining, as if saying we have no part in this. We are here just to promote the kickstarter.
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I imagine they will be funding some of the money. Or else why would it be PS4 and also at Sony's conference? But they are definitely not funding all of it. Maybe they just got the ball rolling or something, and are judging how much they will fund based on ks results.
 
IrishNinja said:
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nobody who #BELIEVED had time for that group for over a decade now, we damn sure don't today



we all knew it was bigger, fam...today, everyone else just found out
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My G
 
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From Wiki on Shenmue 1

I have no idea how the business people think (investor level) but at first glance I do not understand how you can derive the possible demand and profit by looking at a 2 million kickstarter campaign (not saying I don't think that works, just don't understand it)
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Well I'm pretty sure they are expecting more than 2 million by the end of it, the 2 million just seems like a small milestone to get the investors attention. Any more and it'll probably convinced them.
 
arent the physical for pc and digital for ps4 a mix-up lol? Practically no one buys physicial pc and not many buy digital ps4.
 
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From Wiki on Shenmue 1

I have no idea how the business people think (investor level) but at first glance I do not understand how you can derive the possible demand and profit by looking at a 2 million kickstarter campaign (not saying I don't think that works, just don't understand it)
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When around Sunday we have $4m we'll see.
 
flipswitch said:
I want that too, but is the team big enough to create something as richly detailed as the original Shenmue, let alone have the money?. And how many years would that take.
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All depends on the size of the team, the assets he has available, and how amazing Yu Suzuki is as a Producer. History shows that Yu Suzuki is an amazing producer, he just need many talents to deliver. It can definitely happen and all within 2-2.5 years too.
 
..so nobody wants to talk about how this is kinda atonement for sony killing off sega's hardware dept before finishing the trilogy like a decade and a half ago huh

real talk: Sega killed the shit out of Sega, we all know it

Soyongdori said:
Pretty sure we are gonna reach 2 mil before the sun rises in west coast.
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oh, no doubt
 
GavinGT said:
I can't believe fucking Shenmue overshadowed TLG and FFVII.
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Shenmue is probably the last thing that is left to really represent what SEGA stood for when they where at their best. That sounds melodramatic, and I think it is, but I also think its the truth.


Play it again, sam.
 
Super Rookie said:
Lol I think you are mistaken, it's just the animation from hopping across the river on rocks.
Shenmue 2 had these QTE events just like the Kickstarter video.

I'm fully awake now and do not regret the $500 pledge at all!
Pledge #3588 :D
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Just curious since I don't see it.

How do you know your pledge number ?
 
Watching the kickstarter goal counter rise by the minute is unbelieveble. They'll likely meet the 2 million goal within today and exceed it by far at the end of the 31 day period.

Still amazed this actually is real.
 
Sakura said:
I imagine they will be funding some of the money. Or else why would it be PS4 and also at Sony's conference? But they are definitely not funding all of it. Maybe they just got the ball rolling or something, and are judging how much they will fund based on ks results.
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Sony's strategy seems to be rather than moneyhatting already funded and mostly finished 3rd party titles, getting involved in the funding/planning/development from the start.

I imagine this wouldn't have happened without them and they will have invested a lot more than the 2M from the KS already.
 
Here's a thought, what if the kickstarter has a duel purpose,
1) to gauge interest for the game, if they get funded sony will fund them completely.
2) fund a port of 1 & 2 in unreal 4, or to pay to use the licensed technology in the engine they used for the originals (which is apparently what's always stopped them for being ported) so they can be ported.

I know i'm talking silly buggers, but i'm overly tired and hyped out from the sony conference.
so give me break. :P
 
Just caught up with the conference on way to work (UK here so it happens overnight)

I am not afraid to say it, I got shivers down my spine and tears in my eyes when I saw this news. I had long given out hope that we will actually get Shenmue 3.

Sony are def backing this but want to see the fans put their money where their mouth is first, I'm sure of that.
 
I CAN DIE NOW!

It would be wonderful if episode 1-2 hd remasters were a stretch goal but that would do. I guess Sega didn't want to forfeit those just yet?
 
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