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[Spaghetti]

It's an hour since I last posted so here's an update!

Ever since the Bloodstained record was broken, we have been gaining momentum. We gained $35k in the last hour, and we only have $446k to go according to the table (not according to the latest update). So if we continue to earn $35k/hr for the next 13 hours, we'll go pass $6m.

Hopefully, the pace quickens so we can go beyond that.

YES

 

[benzy]

Big thanks to all you non-shenmue fans backing it up.

 

[JavaMava]

Pledged $60.

I'm 27. I had completely given up hope that this would ever happen. I used to visit Shenmue Dojo, GameFAQS, NeoGaf, grasping for any straw and now here it is. Take it and go.

 

[Theonik]

FINAL PUSH

 

[master15]

Pledged $60.

I'm 27. I had completely given up hope that this would ever happen. I used to visit Shenmue Dojo, GameFAQS, NeoGaf, grasping for any straw and now here it is. Take it and go.

Yes it's even sweeter for those like us who have been waiting for all these years. Quite amazing.

 

[Arkanius]

Here's to you everyone:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oday_Fc-Gc

 

[master15]

Shenmue Hype video

 

[GANGSTERKILLER]

Fuuuuuck, the final hours and I don't have a damn creditcard! I'm getting sad.

I want to go for the $300 signed kickstarter collector's edition.

I need that PayPal option NOW!!!

 

[ethomaz]

What is the difference between my $60 PS4 retail with $100?

I want to give more but I need to know the benefices.

 

[MassiveNights]

What is the difference between my $60 PS4 retail with $100?

I want to give more but I need to know the benefices.

You get the in-game conversation content and a demo of the game on PC at $100, plus your PS4 retail and name in the credits.

 

[N.A]

You get the in-game conversation content and a demo of the game on PC.

+ Your name in the credits.

 

[Theonik]

What is the difference between my $60 PS4 retail with $100?

I want to give more but I need to know the benefices.

You get the $80 reward which allows you to unlock secret conversations with characters from Shenmue I+II, your name in the credits, and access to an early version of the game so you can play it ahead of release.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

What is the difference between my $60 PS4 retail with $100?

I want to give more but I need to know the benefices.

You get the in-game conversation content and a demo of the game on PC at $100, plus your PS4 retail.

Don't forget that sweet name in the credits for helping fund a legendary series!

 

[brett2]

We've made it to Gamespot. Awesome:
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/shenmue-3-breaks-funding-records-on-kickstarter/1100-6428971/

 

[benzy]

Fuuuuuck, the final hours and I don't have a damn creditcard! I'm getting sad.

I want to go for the $300 signed kickstarter collector's edition.

I need that PayPal option NOW!!!

How to Pledge for Shenmue Kickstarter without a Credit Card

 

[MassiveNights]

Fuck it, I'm going to up from $80 to $100.

 

[Tricky I Shadow]

I'm so happy right now...

 

[SaviorX]

Threw another $10 to go from $29 to $39.

Still excited to see Shenmue back to life after all these years. 12 hours to go.

 

[Pachimari]

Wish I could up mine from $29 to $100 but don't have the funds.

 

[Oriel]

175K already today and still another 13 hours left. North America is only waking up now so hopefully they can help us bulldoze our way through the $6 million goal!

 

[Bumpers]

You get the in-game conversation content and a demo of the game on PC at $100, plus your PS4 retail and name in the credits.

Are you sure this is right? it doesn't mention a physical PS4 version at $100, only digital with PC trial.

I'd like to keep my PS4 retail but also have a digital copy for PC, but there doesn't seem to be any options for this.

 

[Theonik]

We have now gotten enough money today to raise the peak of Yesterday's average which means that we are going to top the predicted trend from yesterday!

AKA. WE IN THERE DAWGS

 

[krimsoncharge]

we did it guys.

 

[FinalD]

Are you sure this is right? it doesn't mention a physical PS4 version at $100, only digital with PC trial.

I'd like to keep my PS4 retail but also have a digital copy for PC, but there doesn't seem to be any options for this.

Please check this post: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=172154711&postcount=18501

 

[Boke1879]

Today we should see a nice boost. Gaming sites will be picking up on this news as with the stream later it'll have a lot of attention today

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Are you sure this is right? it doesn't mention a physical PS4 version at $100, only digital with PC trial.

I'd like to keep my PS4 retail but also have a digital copy for PC, but there doesn't seem to be any options for this.

They can't edit tier reward descriptions after they have been pledged for. PS4 was added later so it's not shown.

 

[Bumpers]

Very sorry for my ignorance, thanks for all the corrections, will upgrade to $100!

 

[Arkanius]

Are you sure this is right? it doesn't mention a physical PS4 version at $100, only digital with PC trial.

I'd like to keep my PS4 retail but also have a digital copy for PC, but there doesn't seem to be any options for this.

There is no option for Physical + Digital unfortunately
Unless they convert the Digital Trial version into the full version later on

You can have the Physical PS4 edition at 100$ + PC Digital Trial

 

[Soi-Fong]

Very sorry for my ignorance, thanks for all the corrections, will upgrade to $100!

Yeah!!

 

[Tizoc]

Big thanks to all you non-shenmue fans backing it up.

Dude/gurl that sounds offensive :/

 

[BrunoM]

Not only did we break the record we did it twice

 

[MassiveNights]

Are you sure this is right? it doesn't mention a physical PS4 version at $100, only digital with PC trial.

I'd like to keep my PS4 retail but also have a digital copy for PC, but there doesn't seem to be any options for this.

Yeah, they can't change rewards they had initially at launch before the PS4 retail was a thing.

See this image for details of $100:

 

[Arkanius]

The trolls are coming out of the woodwork already

i feel compelled to warn you guys that seem blinded by nostalgia, you guys are doing sonys job for them...for a game that was good 10-15 years ago..a game that will ultimately disappoint you when you realize that things in the past are rose tinted. I just want to end the hype train, followed by the disappointing reality, and later critcal analysis, leaving you all wondering why the gaming industry keeps screwing us all over..i know it seems way over the top but this shit is getting ridiculous, wheres the self control? wheres the quiet reserve? when will we stop supporting crap unimaginative sequels? the gaming industry is becoming the movie industry when the quality is hard to find.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/3dm919/shenmue_3_now_the_highest_funded_videogame_in/ct6hjho

 

[SRV]

So hours turned to just minutes... Upgraded to $60. I need that physical game!

 

[Spaghetti]

The trolls are coming out of the woodwork already



https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/3dm919/shenmue_3_now_the_highest_funded_videogame_in/ct6hjho

"crap unimaginative sequels"

lolololol most of the early stretch goals were for NEW GAMEPLAY FEATURES instead of expanded stuff we've already played before

 

[BrunoM]

Pledged $60.

I'm 27. I had completely given up hope that this would ever happen. I used to visit Shenmue Dojo, GameFAQS, NeoGaf, grasping for any straw and now here it is. Take it and go.

Same age here and same feeling waited for it for years read and looked everywhere and now it's happening its something else

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

lmao at people still trying to downplay this achievement and the whole Shenmue 3 Kickstarter in general.

 

[BrunoM]

lmao at people still trying to downplay this achievement and the whole Shenmue 3 Kickstarter in general.

They can play it down and how much they want fact is after 15 Yeats I have my dream game and I gladly with my small 580 bucks in a small way made it happen

So even if people downplay it or hate on it we got our dream game and we can say we help make it real
And we kinda set a new world record on the way there lol

 

[N.A]

13:02 (BST): $5,538,089
14:02 (BST): $5,569,415

$31,326 earned in last hour.

~$36k average per hour needed for $6M

 

[Spaghetti]

13:02 (BST): $5,538,089
14:02 (BST): $5,569,415

$31,326 earned in last hour.

~$36k average per hour needed for $6M

so close. it'll pick up when more of america starts waking up. the media boost should help too.

 

[The Inventor]

Isn't it beyond Bloodstained now??

 

[Tricky I Shadow]

I'm super impressed with the websites that have already picked up the story that Shenmue III has overtaken Bloodstained. 6 million is in the bag guys!

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Isn't it beyond Bloodstained now??

Yeah! We beat the record. Scroll back! Or check this thread: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=172157003

 

[Soi-Fong]

13:02 (BST): $5,538,089
14:02 (BST): $5,569,415

$31,326 earned in last hour.

~$36k average per hour needed for $6M

I'm expecting the amount per hour to increase. The West Coast still hasn't even woken up yet. It's 6 there right now.

In the East Coast, the work day is just literally starting.

Then add to that the hype from the Twitch stream during the final 3 hours also.

 

[shinobi602]

lmao at people still trying to downplay this achievement and the whole Shenmue 3 Kickstarter in general.

 

[FoxSpirit]

There, 30 bucks. And haven't played either Shenmue 1 or 2. Never even had a Dreamcast.

Wish you guys the best of luck with your dream.

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

If SEGA weren't paying attention before they definitely are now. Still shocked they have given zero advertisement to the campaign. Not even a tweet!

 

[The Inventor]

Yeah! We beat the record. Scroll back! Or check this thread: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=172157003

Thanks, Ryo! Say hi to Ine-san and tell her we FINALLY did it!

 

[benzy]

Dude/gurl that sounds offensive :/

Oh stop being

 

[Snaku]

I'm locked in at the $100 tier. I can't believe this is still happening, it feels like a dream. Shenmue III is real guys!