SHENMUE 3 kickstarter (PC/PS4) - FINAL DAY - NEW KS RECORD GO GO GO!
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Suzushiiro
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Kickstarters generally start big, slow down in the middle, and then spike back up again at the end, though this can depend on if there's still stretch goals to hit all the way through the end of the campaign. Bloodstained's funding per day is almost symmetrical, as an example: http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/iga/bloodstained-ritual-of-the-night/#chart-daily
Mendax
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They may have paid for the console exclusivity but they are not helping fund it in a meaningful way, otherwise they would have been listed with the current sponsors at then end of the trailer. There likely won't be any info on other investors that commit upon the success of the kickstarter, which is typical
1.21Gigawatts
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Given the type of game Shenmue is I thought it would need at least a budget of 30mil.
I'm pretty sure either Sony or someone else is involved with at least 20mil and this Kickstarter was just to make sure that there is really strong demand and not a just a small vocal minority.
I'm pretty sure either Sony or someone else is involved with at least 20mil and this Kickstarter was just to make sure that there is really strong demand and not a just a small vocal minority.
Fortinbras
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Well according to the FAQ the game could come to other platforms.
Can't stop this train!
...Scatter...
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Good to see it's succeeded! Now we wait...
If I could've I would've but sadly I'm between jobs but I did add a few dollars on top of the $29 for my digital PS4 release. I would be hanging my head in shame if I didn't back it after being in the SDF for 8yrs.
-Plasma Reus-
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I tried watching the Giant Bomb stream. I hate to say it but they were horrible. It's like they didn't even want to be there at all. No enthusiasm whatsoever. They just looked like a bunch of old dudes, disgusted by what they were seeing.
Ryo Hazuki
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I would like some disclosure on the funding at some point, not sure if it will come before the end of the campaign or not, but right now I'm just too busy feeling the hype and trying to win a Super Sonic at the Tomato Store.
Windom Earle
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Sony, we got the 2 million and this thread has the most posts of all the megatons. Time to open the floodgates!
Zombegoast
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I wasn't excited with the announcement. I think because it doesn't look mind blowing like what the first game shown on the Saturn/Dreamcast.
Wouldn't that defeat the purpose of the kickstarter?
Wouldn't that defeat the purpose of the kickstarter?
flipswitch
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It's just kick to get it rolling.
JohnSpartanLee
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Or maybe Sony tied their support to the success of this kickstarter. Meaning only now that it's backed will they also become a sponsor.
No. Kickstarter's can be used for publicity, gauging interest, and building additional funds. Just because it's on Kickstarter doesn't mean Sony (or someone else) isn't helping fund it. Let's be real here, Shenmue 3 isn't being made for only $2mil. Someone has to be helping on the costs, and because it showed up at Sony's conference, we can assume it's probably them.
PrimaNocta
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In for $100! I want my name in the credits!
So it's a Bloodstained type of deal? I don't see anything about that on the Kickstarter page or in the video.
Right, but the theory is that Sony funding kicks in if the Kickstarter hits a certain goal. If it's not Sony, then who? These guys' logo is shown at the end of the trailer, but they don't seem big-time enough to be funding this.
Or you could fund it now, which will cost less than your dgital version when released, PLUS, you're helping reach that 2nd and 3rd area funding needed. Three locales will be awesome, remember how big Shenmue 2 was.
No. Investors may want to see some fan demand via crowdfunding (say ~10% of the total budget) before they release their funds.
2m as a crowdfunding threshold, given Suzuki's ambitions for Shenmue, seems appropriate.
Stone Ocean
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The point of Kickstarter is getting projects that wouldn't fly otherwise made, why care about the specifics as long as the game is released?
Maybe they can get him as a VA. With their needed budget, his fee would only be a drop in the bucket.
KingofGourds
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Agreed, but there are two aspects to that:
1) Shenmue was the flagship title on its own dedicated console. In this new environment and 14 years later we're simply not gonna be getting Naughty Dog-level graphical wow.
2) It seems pretty clear that the "footage" seen is just cobbled-together as a placeholder. Once they actually start working on the thing proper things will start looking more impressive.
IronicSonic
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So, indie figurines instead sega's?
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
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I'm sure a PS4 physical copy will come guys, there's a lot we don't know right now
"I hid this Phoenix Mirror up my ass for two years."
JohnSpartanLee
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Maybe Sony just doesn't want to reveal their part yet for some reasons. Of course I could be wrong, but remember:
Not really. As others have said it shows a good gauge of interest to put investors at ease.
Shenmue 3 is an incredibly risky venture from a corporate standpoint given the costs and sells of the previous entries in the series. A kickstarter campaign not only shows fan interest but takes some of the financial load off would-be investors and publishers who will end up committing their funds for production.
If Sony is going to co-publish it would be a smart move on their end.
Guys, i just woke up.
Hold me.
That'll be $100 please.
So... maybe, saying that this Kickstarter will reach $10 million is being conservative, given how much money it managed to accumulate. Although I'm not sure if it'll have the same rhythm as Bloodstained if they don't do an engaging campaign like Igarashi and his crew did.
Guys, i just woke up.
Hold me.
A thought: that'll be us when the game comes in the mail.
$30 for the full game or $70 for a trial! Come on now...
Psycho_Mantis
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I was never a Shenmue fan because I never played the games before but that music was divine. I really like the aesthetic as well (setting, character design). First kickstarter I'm going to back. Guess I am one now. Hope we get a recap to the previous ones though.
twothunder
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Seems I just missed it reaching 2 million.
Crazy fast.
Congrats Yu Suzuki
Crazy fast.
Congrats Yu Suzuki
I promised the internet I would pay $300 for a potential Shenmue III. I'm just making good on that.
Instead of playing Space Harrier we should be able to play games like Ridiculous Fishing and Meat Boy.
It would be a perfect way to get Flappy Bird back into the picture actually.
Fortinbras
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Of course it could be Sony. It would be funny if Deep Silver stepped in. Again.
Efren is G.O.A.T.
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I know I can search about this on google but I'd rather hear it from a fan.
I have never played Shenmue nor seen gameplay videos. What's all this about? Is it an rpg, action adventure, survival horror? What's so special about this series? Are they long games or short games?
I have never played Shenmue nor seen gameplay videos. What's all this about? Is it an rpg, action adventure, survival horror? What's so special about this series? Are they long games or short games?
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