Like Sony saying that they use KS as market research?
people sure do love to make shit up about kickstarter.
Nobody who backed or would back gives half a shit about that.
Only concern trolls care, and they would never have backed in the first place.
It's like a worried joke. I'm worried that's what they're going to turn shenmue into because of how much they're asking.
I'd be surprised too...if it was faithful to the length of 1 & 2...
Seriously, Shenmue fans don't care, only "concerned" Shenmue "fans" care if you get my meaning, the later probably haven't backed it anyway as you said, but they can buy the game when released if they want to without any upfront risk because of the former.
Hell. every single one of those 3 million dollars hasn't actually changed hands yet and could technically still be revoked by fans with a month to go, but they won't, they are fans who waited about a decade and a half for this, because everyone essentially said until now, "No, Shenmue 3 isn't going to happen, can't fund it, won't fund it."
The game is going to exist now, don't care about the logistics, get it done!
This just shows how desperately higher tiers are needed for Shenmue. Bloodstained managed an average of almost $10 more per backer on a game that doesn't have nearly the hype level of Shenmue.
Now that Sony admitted to be funding the game, I wish they would update their Kickstarter's FAQs and be more honest on their answers. Give a definitive answer to why there's no Xbox One/Wii U version and why there's no reward for a physical PS4 copy instead of saying "no plans as of now".
New Yu Suzuki interview (in french) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKb0vtQz8xo
Its slowed down a lot.
Might not hit 4?
Consider that the people pointing to it "slowing down" as proof that people are upset about the kickstarter thing are missing that it's slowed down from "several hundred thousands of dollars per hour" to now merely "several thousands of dollars per hour" as proof.
Even at the "slow crawl" it's going, the money Shenmue 3 is continuing to bring in is astronomical. There are countless kickstarters who would kill to be going at the rate Shenmue III is going at right now.
Somebody want to translate? I'll repost the video with subtitles if someone can translate for me.
None of your logic. People are invested in trying to rain on this parade.
Loading the vid... give me a few minutes! (Unless someone does this faster than me)
Nobody who backed or would back gives half a shit about that.
Only concern trolls care, and they would never have backed in the first place.
Yeah they need higher and better tiers. Also demand for PS4 disc is huge. http://strawpoll.me/4645434/r
1000s of people are stuck on the $30 tier. :/
Now that Sony admitted to be funding the game, I wish they would update their Kickstarter's FAQs and be more honest on their answers. Give a definitive answer to why there's no Xbox One/Wii U version and why there's no reward for a physical PS4 copy instead of saying "no plans as of now".
Shenmue fans backed this. Shenmue fans know how expensive Shenmue is, and know $2,000,000 is way low for a Shenmue game. I would say most were hoping that Shenmue WAS indeed getting additional financing from elsewhere. Backers of this Kickstarter are psyched that the game now has a bigger budget, and most were probably hoping that was the case.
While I am super happy, this is such a shitty way to go about this whole thing. Smh, I hope this game really makes it out the door.
My comment was in other direction. Now people knows Sony is behind the project and maybe the crowfunding campaign's stretch golas has far less meaning than before, because the main milestone was achieved.
I can see pledges freezing from now on
Ironic said:I can see pledges freezing from now on
Yeah they need higher and better tiers. Also demand for PS4 disc is huge. http://strawpoll.me/4645434/r
1000s of people are stuck on the $30 tier. :/
While I am super happy, this is such a shitty way to go about this whole thing. Smh, I hope this game really makes it out the door.
The figure just jumped $6000 in the last 5 minutes.
Is that what happened with MN9? Can't remember if there were physical copies for backers.
Shenmue 1+2 HD and 3 on disc would make my life.
Exactly, Bloodstained KS was awesome with its tiers. PS4 physical + artbook for $150 was a total no brainer for me, with Shenmue 3 I don't really know what to pledge because of the lack of physical console release. I have little doubt it will happen, but the sooner the better.
Shenmue 1+2 HD and 3 on disc would make my life.
I will be backing this next week. Pretty excited for this to be my first Kickstart.
PS4 disc release will do wonders. I am sure Sony can help with that.
Seriously, Shenmue fans don't care, only "concerned" Shenmue "fans" care, the later probably haven't backed it anyway as you said, but they can buy the game when released if they want to without any upfront risk because of the former.
Hell, every single one of those 3 million dollars hasn't actually changed hands yet and could technically still be revoked by fans with a month to go, but they won't, they are fans who waited about a decade and a half for this, because everyone essentially said until now, "No, Shenmue 3 isn't going to happen, can't fund it, won't fund it. Now beat it."
The game is going to exist now, don't care about the logistics, get it done!
Yeah they need higher and better tiers. Also demand for PS4 disc is huge. http://strawpoll.me/4645434/r
1000s of people are stuck on the $30 tier. :/
Shenmue fans backed this. Shenmue fans know how expensive Shenmue is, and know $2,000,000 is way low for a Shenmue game. I would say most were hoping that Shenmue WAS indeed getting additional financing from elsewhere. Backers of this Kickstarter are psyched that the game now has a bigger budget, and most were probably hoping that was the case.
Interesting infos from interview :
- The story begins directly where Shenmue II ended
- May have arcade games (it's a kickstarter stretch goal)
- New gameplay features : retrieve fighting skills scrolls, part of fighting system, can be unlocked in mini-games, gambling, side quests. The scrolls will unlock super moves and increase Ryo's skills.
- Good relationships between Sega and Yu Suzuki. Sega gave all elements from Shenmue 1 and 2 that Yu Suzuki need for Shenmue 3
- Cédric Biscay is in charge of PC version, and to find funds
- We will get new infos february 27, at "MAGIC " convention in Monaco
(sorry for my english)
Good relationships between Sega and Yu Suzuki. Sega gave all elements from Shenmue 1 and 2 that Yu Suzuki need for Shenmue 3!
The game was mostly planned out already, and it's going to be a full budget title with 2+ yrs to go until it releases. Not sure how that adds up to a short game. I don't think you have anything to worry about, it will almost definitely be bigger than the first two games, which were limited in part by the hardware.
It's a weird thing for me with the PC getting the physical while the PS4 does not because my wants are the exact opposite.
I'm okay with going digital for my PC, but I need....crave a physical console release for Shenmue 3.
Exactly, Bloodstained KS was awesome with its tiers. PS4 physical + artbook for $150 was a total no brainer for me, with Shenmue 3 I don't really know what to pledge because of the lack of physical console release. I have little doubt it will happen, but the sooner the better.
They really really need to add a physical PS4 copy to the pledges, it's a glaring omission. Especially given the recent news that Sony is funding the game. Or maybe that's why it hasn't happened yet, because Sony is planning to manufacture and distribute PS4 discs themselves and they don't want it included in the Kickstarter? I dunno. It's weird either way.
More I read the more hyped I get. Every little piece of information just generates the excitement I felt when it was first announced a couple days ago! Hoping to see that arcade game stretch goal go up with some others soon!