i think in reality, the "real" goal of this kickstarter is 4mm, but they cut it down to 2 and have a plan on making a neutered version of his vision for the game, in case they don't get to at least 4
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SHENMUE 3 kickstarter (PC/PS4) - FINAL DAY - NEW KS RECORD GO GO GO!
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i think in reality, the "real" goal of this kickstarter is 4mm, but they cut it down to 2 and have a plan on making a neutered version of his vision for the game, in case they don't get to at least 4
I wouldn't call shenmue "Anime-esque." It's basically a chinese kung fu flick, like Fists of Fury or Way of the Dragon.
I keep bringing up the comparison, but the closest you can get to Shenmue would be a Jackie Chan movie.
Ghost_Messiah
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The Kicktraq for this game is just insane. Trending towards over 44 million. I know it doesn't have a chance in hell of reaching that but it just demonstrates the sheer speed and pace to which the funding is rocketing forward. I wouldn't be surprised if this reaches close to 10 million when all is said and done. We're almost at 3 million in less than 24 hours.
Beyond happy for Yu Suzuki. The announcement last night and his stage appearance was a truly heart warming moment.
Beyond happy for Yu Suzuki. The announcement last night and his stage appearance was a truly heart warming moment.
I'm hoping I don't throw something on my TV screen when Lan Di first shows up, the fucker...
does kicktraq not take into consideration how most kickstarters start strong and go into a lull until the end?
44 seems insane haha
I can't imagine what he's feeling right now. An entire career's worth of amazing work all of the sudden coming into the spot light. Yu Suzuki should have been one of the biggest names in all of gaming. What happened to him is a fucking crime.
He deserves all this and more.
I still don't think it's fully sunk in for me yet. Shenmue 3 is happening. The impossible dream is going to come true.
Gonna drag out the Dreamcast at the weekend and go back to the beginning!
It does, just not on that measure. Wait until the [EXP] Projection graph comes online after a few days for a more sane prediction.
Gonna drag out the Dreamcast at the weekend and go back to the beginning!
It does, just not on that measure. Wait until the [EXP] Projection graph comes online after a few days for a more sane prediction.
"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.
Last updated: Tue, Jun 16 "
I know that is old news but I just saw it, throw up those stretch goals plz
Currently we are planning development only for PC (Windows) and PS4. Other platforms have not been decided yet.
Last updated: Tue, Jun 16 "
I know that is old news but I just saw it, throw up those stretch goals plz
It's crazy, it's not even a question of "if" anymore. It's actually, finally, truly, 100% happening.
Holy fuck
Mr. Enigma
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A funded Kickstarter is not a guarantee of a project happening, just beware.
SEGA/DC/JSR fans with shiny new Kickstarter accounts might want to check out this impressive rollerblading game that's struggling to meet its modest goal:
On a Roll - Kickstarter
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He's been working on it for a while and there'll be a playable alpha when the kickstarter ends.
On a Roll - Kickstarter
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He's been working on it for a while and there'll be a playable alpha when the kickstarter ends.
This game happening doesn't hinge on the kickstarter funding anymore.
Where is What's Shenmue and the Japanese version of VF3tb?
SRTtoZ
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Mendax
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what did happen to him, actually?
I know what you're saying. But this isn't some podunk BS merchant scamming for a quick buck.
This is Yu "Space Harrier, Out Run, Virtua Fighter" Suzuki, with some sort of Sony backing, running a clinic over here.
Lightning Count
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For those of you unfamiliar with the series, I made an attempt to summarise it.
Coulomb_Barrier
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Yep the man is a legend. And also seems like a really nice guy. Was a great moment to see him on stage receiving all the adulation.
30yearsofhurt
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Vive la difference!
Lightning Count
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Pledge $1000
FUKU-SAN PUNCHING BAG
Practice your moves and channel your inner Ryo by beating up your very own Masayuki Fukuhara punching bag.
Because we need more tier options.
D=
Fuku-san was a goof but his heart was in the right place he had Ryo's back, can't beat up my man like that.
I would imagine (standing in his shoes last night) feeling overwhelmed about the passion and appreciation the audience had for his presence.
I can only assume it's a gigantic motivational booster being recognized on that level and even with his legendary career that was probably a new high what was witnessed yesterday.
I can only assume it's a gigantic motivational booster being recognized on that level and even with his legendary career that was probably a new high what was witnessed yesterday.
Mr. Enigma
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Officially at $2.7 million. Stretch goal #3 reached.
Sparkedglory
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I know it'll probably happen, but I hope we get better voice acting for the finished product.
Mendax
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Yep, first open world "cinematic" story-driven experience done right, no sacrifice to game design and gameplay. A world that feels like you're actually a part of it with changing time of day and weather cycle, a bunch of NPCs with dialogue interaction, combat depth of Virtua Fighter with RPG stat elements. It just didn't age well to due a very slow pacing and a lot of running around that might turn some of today's gamers off. Pacing is a bit like the old-school point and click adventure games.
Especially since Yu Suzuki basically defined Sega. He is Mr. Blue Skies himself.
DeepEnigma
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ajim
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Yesterday I was at work when this was announced in a meeting and I couldn't wait to get out to get excited.
I was showing my colleagues the gt reaction video and trying not to jump around myself. They didn't really get it.
But I can't believe this is really happening. God it's a dream come true.
Can't wait to get paid tonight to pledge some money.
Do we have any forecasts on how much this could actually generate by the end date? Hope it rakes In heaps to make the best shenmue they can and add as much content as they can.
I love you shenmue.
I love you, Yu.
I love everyone right now.
So much.
Hugs and kisses and everything for everyone.
I was showing my colleagues the gt reaction video and trying not to jump around myself. They didn't really get it.
But I can't believe this is really happening. God it's a dream come true.
Can't wait to get paid tonight to pledge some money.
Do we have any forecasts on how much this could actually generate by the end date? Hope it rakes In heaps to make the best shenmue they can and add as much content as they can.
I love you shenmue.
I love you, Yu.
I love everyone right now.
So much.
Hugs and kisses and everything for everyone.
I feel like Shenmue II aged way better for that very reason. It's way more action packed and faster moving.
thesuperfunk
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Well that didn't take long to hit target!
Suzuki is on PS Livecast/Twitch right now discussing and showing off the game
http://t.co/C44WihgWs5
http://t.co/C44WihgWs5
It looks like it'll cross 3 million before it hits its first 24 hours.
Which is goddamn insane.
IAmRandom31
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Suzuki is live on the Playstation live cast
As stated above lol
As stated above lol
Riposte
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Yeah. Shenmue II is the better game.
Vigilant Walrus
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Yu Suzuki is carrying the spirit of SEGA and Dreamcast with him. The corpse might be laying in a tunnel being eaten by the cave troll that is Sammy, but the spirit of SEGA will persist through Yu!
And he is a designer that time has forgotten. Why was he forgotten and left in the dust to eat rocks in the dirt, when he did so much?
And he is a designer that time has forgotten. Why was he forgotten and left in the dust to eat rocks in the dirt, when he did so much?
Lightning Count
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I can't pick one over the other, they're tied for me.
Fuck that
And we love you, too
MrCunningham
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French people rejoice! $2,706,144
JuanLatino
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is it true, that this kickstarter is only there to make Sony aware of the demand for this game, before they fund it ?
Because 2 Million seems extremely low, considering how big the budget of the older titles was
Because 2 Million seems extremely low, considering how big the budget of the older titles was
Even that doesn't tell the full story.
Despite being behind some of the best games they ever made, Yu Suzuki never really fit with the workaholic culture of Japanese game development, which went double at SEGA.
He was always an outsider, but the incredible quality and success of the titles he and his team made kept him onside with the suits.
Shenmue's 'failure' was a convenient excuse for SEGA to give him a very Japanese heave ho.
Lightning Count
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English and Japanese voice tracks both included, can be changed in the options menu, it's the only way.
Oh and keep the original voice cast.
Pledge $1000
FUKU-SAN PUNCHING BAG
Practice your moves and channel your inner Ryo by beating up your very own Masayuki Fukuhara punching bag.
Because we need more tier options.
Yes! Love it.
Yeah, I enjoyed my replays of Shenmue II more as well.
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