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[Sho_Nuff82]

How'd you get that data?

MY BROTHERS. THE TIME FOR YOU TO FULFIL YOUR DUTY IS AT HAND.
LET US PUT OUR WALLETS AND OUR SOULS DOWN FOR THE SAKE OF SHENMUE.

Keep in mind that, for this to be made the "traditional" way, you'd need the equivalent of 1-3 million backers at $60-$75 dollars each for publishers to think it was worthwhile.

Is anyone worried that it only takes $29 to receive the game?

Could this mean that the game will not be very long?

When the game is completed and delivered to backers, it will also go on sale to the general public.

 

[Theonik]

So where are you guys getting the backer number.

 

[ChoklitCow]

The money train can't be stopped baby. What a night!

 

[TheFalc55]

I dont know where i am.

 

[Upsidedown Fuji]

Mother of God!

This E3 is the mother of all E3s. It's actually happening.

This is the only kick starter I ever was interested in. It's going to break 1 million soon and they only need 2. People want this game to happen! Take my MONEY!

 

[Strife In a Teacup]

I dreamed for this day for the past 14 years. Im crying tears of joy. If i had the money il.put 10k easily. Thanks lord of gaming for this glorious day!!!!!

No you won't, because all the 10k tiers are already sold out.

 

[Furoba]

2Mil? Is Yu crazy? Isnt that peanuts?

I mean Iga just got 5.5Mil which was way more than he wanted. So Yu is asking 2Mil for funding this massive wanted game? Wont be surprised if its surpasses that within 24 hours.

Now stretch goals have to inclide Physical PS4 copy and HD remakes of 1+2. This must happen because Yu is about to get a truckload of cash money.

I am guessing extra locations (chapters) will cost a lot of money extra to make. They didn't reveal how much those stretch goals will be.

I really hope this will be the most funded project ever.

 

[Emedan]

I think people misunderstand. This is about risk sharing, it's a type of game where a publisher is unwilling to take the risk of funding a whole project cause profit is uncertain so incentive is needed, like the showing of interest and sharing risk with customers, there's certainly some kind of deal with Sony co financing it.


Some might think this is bad and cheap but really it's a great way for fans to get the games they want that would never otherwise be made.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Dear Brothers of Shenmue, The Last Guardian and FFVII Remake GAF.

In our finest hour, under a united banner we willed a miracle in to existence.

Let it be forever remembered that this banner was created BEFORE the Sony Conference by fellow brothers.

Let us not forget this day, for this call to arms may be needed once again.

BELIEVE!

 

[GavinGT]

Ryo Hazuki's voice actor:

Was he the one in the trailer? Or was that some hobo they got off the streets?

 

[mattp]

takenobu mitsuyoshi stretch goal? pleeeeeease?

 

[Zapages]

Is anyone worried that it only takes $29 to receive the game?

Could this mean that the game will not be very long?

I think the game might be episodic… But today is awesome day for all fans. I still have my Dreamcast version of Shenmue!

 

[Ashes]

at 9h 52min. http://www.twitch.tv/gametrailers/v/6205951

the reaction is priceless

.

 

[Brinbe]

That thing is gonna be met soon

 

[mightynine]

I really wish there was an easy way to play Shenmue 2. C'mon surprise remaster!

 

[Lashley]

4 people backed it at 10k

woah

 

[R_thanatos]

SEGA!!!!!!!!!!! WE TOLD YOU!!!!! WE TOLD YOU FOR YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A DECADE! For so long we said that Shenmue III would be massive and you did NOTHING! NOW LOOK! You FOOLS!!!!! This is definitive proof that SHENMUE III will be massive! Nearly $800,000 within 45 minutes since announcement!!!!


Had to get that off my chest.

I understand. glad you could get this out of your chest. the bloodstained record is going to be pulverized.
it feels so DAMN GOOD

 

[Illucio]

Funded this so quick without question.

The game already met it's mark it looks like.

 

[INFINITY TR1GG3R]

Shenmue is THE reference point in my childhood when it comes to gaming, completed 1 and 2 multiple times and was CERTAIN we'd never see part 3 ever made...

Never so glad to be wrong!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!

 

[nym]

pledged. also I'm 1 of 10,000 people. this e3 has seemed insane!

 

[Feltrol]

It's real.

 

[Nemesis121]

Isn't $2 million a pretty small amount for a game like Shenmue? Are we sure Suzuki's not going to take the money and flee to Cancun?

I was going to post this...


People shouldn't expect the same game as the first 2, first 2 games were grand expect something smaller just so fans can finish the story, everyone spoke in the first 2 games, i expect a lot of text chat with this budget, the overall experience for this game won't be the same IMO..

 

[jett]

This is the best reaction of all-time.

OF ALL-TIME.

 

[riskVSreward]

I am number #6982, my new fave number.

You get all the toys!!!

This is weird but I feel compelled to thank every person who backs this game.

 

[Shin-Ra]

I don't understand why they're using that weird logo mockup on the Kickstarter page when they had it in the perfect original font up on stage.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

This is the best reaction of all-time.

OF ALL-TIME.

http://i.imgur.com/aAMn22R.gif

huber fucking slays me

 

[SparkTR]

I'm kind of surprised it took this long to reach 1m.

 

[Nzyme32]

Is anyone worried that it only takes $29 to receive the game?

Could this mean that the game will not be very long?

No.

Kickstarter is always cheaper than the retail price since you are risking your money as an investor in an unproven incomplete product

 

[Trojan X]

Dear Brothers of Shenmue, The Last Guardian and FFVII Remake GAF.

In our finest hour, under a united banner we willed a miracle in to existence.

Let it be forever remembered that this banner was created BEFORE the Sony Conference by fellow brothers.

Let us not forget this day, for this call to arms may be needed once again.

BELIEVE!

GREAT BANNER!


I've been typing in CAPLOCK since the Shenmue announcement! THIS IS A GLORIOUS DAY FOR GAMING!!! Getting my PC and PS4 ready for this madness!"

 

[Windom Earle]

Went in with $300

 

[illmatic22]

Dear Brothers of Shenmue, The Last Guardian and FFVII Remake GAF.

In our finest hour, under a united banner we willed a miracle in to existence.

Let it be forever remembered that this banner was created BEFORE the Sony Conference by fellow brothers.

Let us not forget this day, for this call to arms may be needed once again.

BELIEVE!

The banner shall wave forever. Long after we've passed.

 

[BobLoblaw]

4 people backed it at 10k

woah

Video game creators no doubt. One of those bitches took my jacket. >_<

 

[SCULLIBUNDO]

This is the best reaction of all-time.

OF ALL-TIME.

Love it.

 

[Hip Hop]

So when is Sega porting over Shenmue 1 and 2 because I would love to try them out.

 

[RiZ III]

After tlg and ff7 remake, I was like ok wow this is insane. I got up and was about to shut off the PC and then I heard the music. I literally said "oh my god!!" out loud. Can't believe this is happening. Sony you win.

 

[munchie64]

This is the best reaction of all-time.

OF ALL-TIME.

Reactions videos are gonna take a lot of time away from me.

 

[Nokagi]

Donated! Feels good. Feels good. And now... the wait lol.

 

[ZhugeEX]

In less than an hour and a half its gone to $950,000. Pretty much half.

 

[Kazer]

at 9h 52min. http://www.twitch.tv/gametrailers/v/6205951

the reaction is priceless

That is exactly what I did.

 

[Pharaoh 117]

at 9h 52min. http://www.twitch.tv/gametrailers/v/6205951

the reaction is priceless

Man, that's so fucking awesome. I cried too, brah. Them feels.

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

So is there or is there not a twitter profile we could tweet questions to?

 

[AuthenticM]

I have never played the first two games and had no interest in a third. But I backed this project.

 

[riskVSreward]

This is the best reaction of all-time.

OF ALL-TIME.

Your boy knew it at the first note, lol... This is what I was doing inside my heart.

 

[x3sphere]

Is anyone worried that it only takes $29 to receive the game?

Could this mean that the game will not be very long?

I believe some games on KS were cheaper than what they ended up selling for. I wouldn't be surprised if the game will cost $60 retail, but KS backers are just getting a discount basically.

 

[Amagon]

Instantly threw $175 at this.

 

[Mr. RPG]

Was he the one in the trailer? Or was that some hobo they got off the streets?

No, it was someone else it looks like. Shenhua's voice sounds vastly different too.

 

[Osaka15]

Never play any of these games, but looked interesting enough. Pledged the $120 backer

lol. Never played any of these games pledge $10,000 would be as funny

 

[MattyG]

This is the best reaction of all-time.

OF ALL-TIME.

I fucking love this. I hope someone posts a video of this.

 

[Jopie]

I'm kind of surprised it took this long to reach 1m.

Kickstarter keeps crashing, and half the world is asleep. I think that has been at least part of the reason.

 

[Chezzymann]

I was going to post this...


People shouldn't expect the same game as the first 2, first 2 games were grand i expect something smaller just so fans can finish the story, everyone spoke in the first 2 games, i expect a lot of text chat with this budget, the overall experience for this game won't be the same IMO..

That's assuming itll only get 2 million. If it doesn't dramatically slow down I wouldn't be surprised if this can reach 10 million. Although most other kickstarters slow down very fast after their first day.