Kwansu Dudes
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https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/3ag05q/i_am_yu_suzuki_ama/
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Yu Suzuki will be doing an AMA on Reddit
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I don't have a reddit account, but FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY can someone please ask him if he would ever consider doing a (spiritual successor or sequel) to OUTRUN 2 through crowdfunding? You'd have my eternal thanks!
If you need an exact question, here's a suggestion (but feel free to adjust it): "Now that the campaign for Shenmue 3 has been such a smashing success on Kickstarter, could you see yourself using crowdfunding again in the future to do a follow-up or spiritual successor to your other beloved series: Outrun?" "Have you in general ever considered returning to the series that so famously allowed its many fans to go on a beautiful journey?"
Nothing against Shenmue 3 by the way, on the contrary, but for me Yu Suzuki will always be the man who gave us the first "racing" game that allowed us to enjoy the journey instead of crossing the finish line. I need that type of game to come back and I truly believe the gaming medium as a whole needs it as well.
Now that Suzuki-san had such success with crowdfunding already, and Sega possibly being fine with lending him an IP name again, there might actually be a slim chance Outrun could come back if we keep asking him for it (Street Fighter IV style). (And no, I wouldn't even care that much if the Ferrari license couldn't be maintained - a fake Italian sports car would suffice for me as long as the focus is on the beautiful scenery, music + classic Sega blue skies atmosphere, and tight gameplay again.)
If you need an exact question, here's a suggestion (but feel free to adjust it): "Now that the campaign for Shenmue 3 has been such a smashing success on Kickstarter, could you see yourself using crowdfunding again in the future to do a follow-up or spiritual successor to your other beloved series: Outrun?" "Have you in general ever considered returning to the series that so famously allowed its many fans to go on a beautiful journey?"
Nothing against Shenmue 3 by the way, on the contrary, but for me Yu Suzuki will always be the man who gave us the first "racing" game that allowed us to enjoy the journey instead of crossing the finish line. I need that type of game to come back and I truly believe the gaming medium as a whole needs it as well.
Now that Suzuki-san had such success with crowdfunding already, and Sega possibly being fine with lending him an IP name again, there might actually be a slim chance Outrun could come back if we keep asking him for it (Street Fighter IV style). (And no, I wouldn't even care that much if the Ferrari license couldn't be maintained - a fake Italian sports car would suffice for me as long as the focus is on the beautiful scenery, music + classic Sega blue skies atmosphere, and tight gameplay again.)
There is already an outrun game out there that most people have never played because it has never gotten a proper home port. OUTRUNNERS was outrun 2 before outrun 2. Bring that home first.
He wasn't expected to even be there until 9:30pm PST, last I had known.
celsowmbr
Banned
okay Where do you see replies? I don't understand this stupid website.
Actually, I was wrong. The questions are being translated in to Japanese.
It likely wasn't real
Oh makes sense... This is going to take a LONG time. Can't wait to see what new pieces of information we get though.
https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/3ag05q/i_am_yu_suzuki_ama/
Looks like the OP was removed. This is looking like someone doing a prank.
JonathanNemo
Member
To reiterate, backer update sez 9:30 PM PST. The Yu up there is probably not the right Yu.
That gives us six hours to think up some good questions. Should be fine.
That gives us six hours to think up some good questions. Should be fine.
Kwansu Dudes
Member
Now the post was removed.
Edit: too slow.
Edit: too slow.
Ghost_Messiah
Member
Just a reminder everyone the Reddit AMA is approximately two hours from the time of this post. Personally speaking I hope Yu enlightens us with some additional background on the development of the game and I'm also hoping the extra attention causes pledges to the KS campaign to spike. I guess we'll see what happens later. See you all in two hours.
Canis lupus
Member
I'll be sleeping then so can anyone ask him about:
-if he's interested in making arcade games again
-What his inspirations are, his favorite games and if he's looking out for upcoming games
-What other game concepts he wants to realize and if he can talk about the concepts he mentioned in a interview like Pure Breed and Extreme Gunners
-If we'll see better/higher tiers, like replicas of the Mirrors
-Kickstarter exclusive PS4 physical version, that there's a huge discrepancy between the $29 and $60 tiers
JonathanNemo
Member
Sega Race TV and Psy-Phi would be interesting to ask about, as far as sort-of-lost Yu Suzuki projects go.
Outrunners and Planet Harriers would be nice to see brought back in some form, but iirc and I am no expert on this, the former was made by the House of the Dead studio, Sega-AM1, and the latter was chiefly overseen by Toshiro Nagoshi of Amusement Vision (AM6, I think?).
They were really nice follow ups to Yu Suzuki games past, but I'm not sure if Yu Suzuki himself is the right fellow to ask. But then, he's probably got colleagues in high Sega places still, so it wouldn't hurt to let him know there's interest out there.
Outrunners and Planet Harriers would be nice to see brought back in some form, but iirc and I am no expert on this, the former was made by the House of the Dead studio, Sega-AM1, and the latter was chiefly overseen by Toshiro Nagoshi of Amusement Vision (AM6, I think?).
They were really nice follow ups to Yu Suzuki games past, but I'm not sure if Yu Suzuki himself is the right fellow to ask. But then, he's probably got colleagues in high Sega places still, so it wouldn't hurt to let him know there's interest out there.
Hockeymac18
Member
Is this still happening? Or was it a prank?
SodiumBenzoate
Member
Because Sony wrote the check first.
StormyTheRabbit
Member
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SuperSonic1305
Member
The correct question is why do Xbox gamers hate Japanese games?
Ghost_Messiah
Member
Prank earlier. Legit happening later. The Reddit AMA is happening around 1 hour and 20 minutes from the time of this post.
JonathanNemo
Member
celsowmbr
Banned
The description says removed, Why?
anexanhume
Member
He's going to have to resubmit it. The mods are really strict in IAmA after so many fake ones.
breakYODAy
Member
Just spoke to a Reddit mod. They confirmed he must resubmit.
xenorevlis
Member
Damn, guess I'll have to ask Yu Suzuki to contact m0dus for a PS4 Shenmue III theme again. Oh well 
Ghost_Messiah
Member
T-minus 10 minutes.
Simply Sami
Member
He is responding.
Basically yeah, and clic on context if the question isn't clear while reading the answer.
oh fuck yes
bananafactory
Banned
I'll post all his answers in here for those who are having trouble following or don't like using Reddit
Q:
Is the Shenmue 3 you are making now the same Shenmue 3 you would have made years and years ago? Or has the story evolved over the years?
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A:
Yu_Suzuki:
Shenmue is based off of 11 chapters that make up the whole story. These past 14 years I have been planning 4 or 5 games that would encompass the whole series.
Q:
Is the Shenmue 3 you are making now the same Shenmue 3 you would have made years and years ago? Or has the story evolved over the years?
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A:
Yu_Suzuki:
Shenmue is based off of 11 chapters that make up the whole story. These past 14 years I have been planning 4 or 5 games that would encompass the whole series.
kunonabi
Member
where?
HORRORSHØW
Member
thank you
Yeah. Looks like he is just replying to the removed thread and not making a new one.
Great promotion for the Kickstarter!