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[lemmykoopa]

Well Yu left Sega, but still consults for them. He owns his own indie studio called YS Net. Not sure about the rest.

I see. I just hope he can get together a group of talented devs to help him build the exact game he has in mind without having to cut corners.

 

[Furoba]

Almost 1900K, somebody hold me.

 

[Shiroi-San]

Looks like there won't be a PS4 physical copy reward. They just added this to the FAQ.

Will there be a physical copy reward for the PS4?

The Shenmue 3 Kickstarter will only be offering the digital download version for the PlayStation Network.

Last updated: Tue, Jun 16 2015 2:16 AM PDT

 

[Unlucky]

Not with everything above $500 sold out!

If only...

Pledge $50,000
SEX WITH YU SUZUKI
Yu Suzuki will pick you up from your chosen airport in a Ferrari F355 and drive you to a luxury hotel, where he will sex you up to a soundtrack of AM2's greatest hits, including Sky High and Magical Sound Shower. You will receive a post-coiltal download code for Shenmue III.

 

[Lightning Count]

When you read a page on neogaf, push "Last page" only by ending up missing it with 3 pages thats been added the last seconds

Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it

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So does this thread and the kickstarter. look at those numbers go. We're very close to the $1.9 million mark.

DISCLAIMER: That quote is not from this thread, save yourself the effort of trying to find it in here.

 

[Ashler]

I'd go up to $200 for a Shenmue 1 and 2 HD remake objective.

 

[FiveMinuteHero]

Looks like there won't be a PS4 physical copy. They just added this to the FAQ

Well the Kickstarter won't offer a PS4 disc version. Doesn't mean there won't actually be one on retail. My guess.

 

[CloakBass]

I once backed a game for $10. Only think I had ever backed.

Today, as soon as I saw the announcement I had no hesitation in dropping $500.
This will be the best thing I have spent money on this year.

I'm ecstatic

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=152150009&postcount=193

I can appreciate a man of his word.

 

[Theonik]

I keep looking at the $100, $120 and $160 tiers and wondering which one I can actually afford.

$500 then work a forklift to pay the bill.

 

[GavinGT]

I don't suppose there's any chance that Suzuki owns the rights to any of his classic arcade games. I guess that means he'll have to license some from Sega.

 

[Trojan X]

Looks like there won't be a PS4 physical copy. They just added this to the FAQ

We should all push for a physical copy by requesting them to put it as a milestone.

 

[Pennywise]

Tsk tsk...My faith in EU is slowly declining.
Can't even reach that last 150K.

People are working, going to school/university.

Give it some time.

 

[Renekton]

I'm sure there's a rich Arab oil tycoon shenmue fan just waking up right about now.

Ready to pledge a billion dollars.

With their obscene oil wealth, they can recreate their videogame fantasy in real life.

(Solar research pls hurry the fk up )

 

[Lightning Count]

I don't suppose there's any chance that Suzuki owns the rights to any of his classic arcade games. I guess that means he'll have to license some from Sega.

Doubt it, I'm afraid the You Arcade may be absent from this.

Unless of course they negotiated that it would be included, but those are separate IP's.

 

[Juke Joint Jezebel]

No physical copies eh? Shame, but considering I'm getting the PC version of this, it's just as well we don't get one.

 

[Krejlooc]

I don't suppose there's any chance that Suzuki owns the rights to any of his classic arcade games. I guess that means he'll have to license some from Sega.

Sega owns shenmue. They can surely use sega's property.

 

[Bl@de]

Are there plans for the HD versions of Shenmue 1 & 2?

The property rights for Shenmue 1 and Shenmue 2 belong to SEGA, so we are not in a position to comment on that.

Come on SEGA. Do the right thing for once.

 

[ST3K3LLY]

I will never ever be able to understand wtf is happening, why are people donating hundreds of dollars for this? I played 1 and 2 and I won't even give 5p from down the back of my sofa for what this will turn out like.

 

[Lightning Count]

$500 then work a forklift to pay the bill.

Better that that lifting crates with a man who can't walk backwards in a straight line.

But his demo of his Brawling Uppercut move was epic at least to make up for it.

 

[Steroyd]

Just imagine for a minute if the photo of that forklift truck hadn't materialised, or if Suzuki's E3 visit we're kept quiet....I think the reaction to this would of been simply ......well, e'll never know sadly lol.

Would have been the same reaction.

People may have believed that either Last Guardian, SHENMUE or FFVIIR would be announced as an outside chance, but all three at the same time is what created a curveball of disbelief.

 

[Atrophis]

For those that might have missed it, a remastered, fully licensed Shenmue soundtrack is being released on vinyl in September.

Europeans grab a pre-order here. Americans go here.

Stick this on repeat while we wait for 2 mill.

 

[ScepticMatt]

The kickstarter demo looks like an very early prototype/concept.
Placeholder voice-acting and kite demo asset landscape.

Basically they will start working on it after the kickstarter.

 

[Gambit 1138]

I was thinking the same thing but didn't want to typecast anyone lol.

Maybe they'll reach out to kickstarter with something along these lines "I wish to pledge, is there an option to give a larger amount, like a significantly larger amount."

Supposedly that actually happened with broken age. Apperantly some Saudi prince put in a ton of money because he really loved full throttle back in the day.

 

[Krejlooc]

I will never ever be able to understand wtf is happening, why are people donating hundreds of dollars for this? I played 1 and 2 and I won't even give 5p from down the back of my sofa for what this will turn out like.

We heard you the first time, you dont like shenmue.

 

[GavinGT]

Doubt it, I'm afraid the You Arcade may be absent from this.

Unless of course they negotiated that it would be included, but those are separate IP's.

I guess several of the You Arcade machines were original games. They could just make an entire arcade full of original games.

If there's no darts I'll riot. I had the high score (according to the Shenmue Passport disc) in darts for like a year.

 

[Jackpot]

Kickstarter was a good way to go 'cause even I suspected a "vocal minority" for what might have been a huge vanity project.

 

[Santar]

I really hope the first two games get a re release, would help this game out a lot I think by not making it hard to understand for new fans.

 

[Raitosaito]

Eat crow DuckRoll

Oh Duckroll

 

[wildfire]

The initial rush has been tremendous, but does it have any legs for the whole KS month period?

The general rule is whatever a project makes within 48 hours expect to the total to be double that amount over most of the monthly period. It's on the last day that can throw things off because in some cases last minute backers have exceeded day 1 backing.

 

[Lightning Count]

I guess several of the You Arcade machines were original games. They could just make an entire arcade full of original games.

If there's no darts I'll riot.

That and QTE title.

On a side note, I have since become quite a fan of Darts and now play it for real.

 

[eso76]

It will obviously cost way more than $2 million. But I think there are a lot of reasons to suspect it won't cost anywhere near $50 million.

1) Unreal 4 means they don't have to develop their own engine

Yeah, the tools they have now, with UE4 and all the middleware available these days would make producing a game like Shenmue 1 a joke compared to 1999.

I am somewhat disappointed it won't span across 4/6 episodes.
I think having the series end in a single game now somehow takes away from the epicness of Ryo's journey.
Such a long wait and seeing the end of the story in a single title..hmm..

Needs to have Japanese VA and subtitles.

Needs more Yu Suzuki arcade games. Those would work well as stretch goals too.

 

[Shiroi-San]

They probably will have a PS4 retail copy eventually. Also, someone is busy updating the kickstarter page.

Are there plans for the HD versions of Shenmue 1 & 2?

The property rights for Shenmue 1 and Shenmue 2 belong to SEGA, so we are not in a position to comment on that.

Last updated: Tue, Jun 16 2015 2:19 AM PDT

Edit: beaten

 

[lemmykoopa]

I remember reading here on GAF 2 years ago that ports of both Shenmue 1 and 2 were completed and would get a release soon. Then nothing ever came from it.

 

[justsomeguy]

Today, as soon as I saw the announcement I had no hesitation in dropping $500.

I have absolutely ZERO problem with people spending their money how they like. I blow that much on good food and wine for a special occasion.

But I don't understand what people get from putting big sums into a game like this - what made you pick that much? (edit: just to be clear - not criticising at all, I am just interested to understand others' views on this stuff.)

 

[FiveMinuteHero]

I was wondering if they will bring back whoever made Shenmue 1/2 OST as well?

 

[Mpl90]

FAQ Section

Will there be an Xbox/Wii U/Linux/Mac version for Shenmue 3?
Currently we are planning development only for PC (Windows) and PS4. Other platforms have not been decided yet.

Will there be a physical copy reward for PS4?
The Shenmue 3 Kickstarter will only be offering the digital download version for the PlayStation Network.

Is this game affiliated with SEGA?
SEGA has officially given us the rights to use the "Shenmue" license.

Are there plans for the HD versions of Shenmue 1 & 2?
The property rights for Shenmue 1 and Shenmue 2 belong to SEGA, so we are not in a position to comment on that.

This should be in OP, after all. I mean, it REALLY seems that Sony isn't directly involved, otherwise they'd have denied from the start supplementary platforms.

 

[Lightning Count]

I remember reading here on GAF 2 years ago that ports of both Shenmue 1 and 2 were completed and would get a release soon. Then nothing ever came from it.

Given recent events and the response to the kickstarter, I wouldn't be surprised at all if SEGA makes an announcement for a release soon.

 

[Acheteedo]

Put in $100, would have done more but I just got stung with a ~$1,000 loss of funds.

 

[FiveMinuteHero]

I have absolutely ZERO problem with people spending their money how they like. I blow that much on good food and wine for a special occasion.

But I don't understand what people get from putting big sums into a game like this - what made you pick that much?[/QUOTE]

I think it is one of those games which "you had to be there back then".

 

[Juke Joint Jezebel]

FAQ Section



This should be in OP, after all. I mean, it REALLY seems that Sony isn't directly involved, otherwise they'd have denied from the start supplementary platforms.

Yup. plus they would've mentioned console exclusitivity at the show if the games platforms of choice were locked down.

 

[suddenlyissoon]

I honestly thought it would hit 2 million by the time I woke up. 1.8 million is still impressive though. I'm sure it will hit 2 million by 8 am eastern.

Sega would be so beyond stupid not to get on this hype train with remastered versions. Of course, that's why they won't do it and will instead put out 8 more Sonic games.

 

[Windom Earle]

I once backed a game for $10. Only think I had ever backed.

Today, as soon as I saw the announcement I had no hesitation in dropping $500.
This will be the best thing I have spent money on this year.

I'm ecstatic

Did the same. Those figures will also be rare as fuck.

 

[crimilde]

FAQ Section



This should be in OP, after all. I mean, it REALLY seems that Sony isn't directly involved, otherwise they'd have denied from the start supplementary platforms.

Or Sony are waiting to see how the Kickstarter goes before deciding, and that's why they can't say anything yet.

 

[ASTROID2]

Well decided to go for the $160 one. I got Shenmue 2 some years back but never got around to getting the first one, even though I have a Dreamcast. Will probably look at getting it soon.

 

[SpeedySwaf]

I would like for their to be a "bible" bonus of sorts, one that details how the story was originally planned. If they plan on wrapping up the series with this game, I've no doubt they're going to need to abridge or outright cut out parts of the story (like how they cut out the "boat" chapter from Shenmue 2).

 

[Darksol]

1.9 backed.

100k to go!

Home stretch, everyone!

 

[Toki767]

We're only $100K away!

 

[Caipirinha]

FAQ Section



This should be in OP, after all. I mean, it REALLY seems that Sony isn't directly involved, otherwise they'd have denied from the start supplementary platforms.

Could mean they are considering a Mac port or future console ports.

 

[Spaghetti]

$1.9 million

here we go kids, final push before this is a reality

 

[Lightning Count]

$1.9 million!

That means for those maths geeks like me, we are 95% of the way there. =D

Edit: beaten, must have been watching the counter like me.