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SHENMUE 3 PayPal (Slack Backer) Funding site live
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Cave Johnson
Member
Not this shitto again. Sony is only publishing and funding the PS4 port, not the game.
actually they're not even contributing any $ amount directly towards development, regardless of version. sony's role appears limited to support on marketing and technical assistance. it helps cover costs that may have otherwise sapped the KS money, but ones unrelated to the actual development of the game.
The addition of a PP campaign took way too long to materialise. The time for this should have been the moment the KS ended, not three months after when a lot of the momentum in then campaign has evaporated away. It feels like all the work to get people onboard with Shenmue III will have to be done again. Round 2, here we go.
WildEagle18
Member
Correct, it is even in the FAQS
The whole concern trolling is getting annoying. If people are truly concern, the FAQS basically answers the basic stuff that people needs to know before funding. This isn't like other kickstarters where the $$$ had to be split between making the game + some form of advertisement. With Shibuya & Sony, the team doesn't have to worry about advertising and marketing the game and having to dip into the money from the Kickstarter, which means the money that they get from the kickstarter is being used to development Shenmue 3.
On-Topic;
Once I payday comes, I'll up my pledge from $60 to the $120 pledge (or maybe the $160, that unrelease art is tempting).
Oh god, here comes the dumb conspiracy theory!
Again, the reason is very clearly written in the F.A.Q
TheSlySoul
Member
Kind of glad they did this, Kickstarter gave a false flag for fraud and I could not resolve it compared to Y-L.
Sevket-Erhat
Member
I have been waiting for this
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
In case anyone is wondering, yes, this is a joke.
"At the moment, we are discussing the PC version with the related parties."
This doesn't mean they aren't working on a PC version, it means they have to work out a deal with whoever they are publishing with the PC version to include it in this particular campaign. Come on now. PC version is fine and it's obviously still coming.
I've already spent $1,065.36 Australian Dollars on Shenmue III and I'm now ready for round 2!
This series must definitely mean a lot to you.
I was thinking along the lines of 10 dollars xD
The Pc version is confirmed, read the entire FAQ.
celsowmbr
Banned
No Ajax = Static Value
pennypincher
Member
I think "Awful Japan" will update the pledge amount on a weekly basis, and, of course, not on Sundays ...
LelouchViBritannia
Member
Ahh, someone has already taken that Ryo statue.
RichiRamjag
Member
This was a request from people who wanted to donate, but couldn't via Kickstarter. If you're not interested, then don't donate. I'm not sure why people act like there is something shady about people having an option to donate. The concern trolling is real.
Yes, Kickstarter can be especially difficult for people in certain countries. Paypal makes it easier for those people to donate.
LelouchViBritannia
Member
Yup, you thinking of getting one?
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
Very much so. Shenmue II is my favourite videogame of all time followed by the first Shenmue. I put them both on an extremely high pedestal and consider them masterpieces.
Also, 10 dollars is better than nothing! : )
SpikedGunner
Member
Got it, OP updated, thank you.
SpikedGunner
Member
You'll be able to once the surveys are up and running (which should be during this funding campaign):
I know I panicked over nothing, but I just got confirmation that everythin's ok with the PC version and that's nice:
I know I panicked over nothing, but I just got confirmation that everythin's ok with the PC version and that's nice:
File this under " no shit Sherlock"
LelouchViBritannia
Member
Tempted to get that shenhua figure.
People, that PC thing doesn't mean anything regarding development. It is just that trough the kickstarter campaign, you could get the game cheap (30 dollars) and it means it lowers/influences the sales potential down the road. They are probably still negotiating/planning publishing plans on PC. As for the PS4 they have already made plans with Sony and can already promise it to new backers as well.
Feels so unnecessary with this PC confusion. Coverage in PC Gamer could've been crystal clear about PC version and there could've been a mention about how much it would cost to get a copy for that format. Now that is not the case:
http://www.pcgamer.com/shenmue-3-returns-for-more-crowdfunding/
Hope it does not matter too much at the end, but I'm tired of these far too frequent hickups by the Shenmue III-campaign organizers.
http://www.pcgamer.com/shenmue-3-returns-for-more-crowdfunding/
Hope it does not matter too much at the end, but I'm tired of these far too frequent hickups by the Shenmue III-campaign organizers.
shinobi602
Member
The stretch goals were already there from the beginning. Just pretend the Kickstarter never ended. It's the same thing.
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Deleted member 80556
Unconfirmed Member
This will make some people very happy.
It seems they solved the issues backers had with the KS with this. Very good. Hopefully they replaced Awesome Japan or whoever they were.
Megawarrior
Member
Thank you! I have the physical ps4 version backed but want to upgrade to the artbook so badly. I should have done it from the get go.
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Deleted member 80556
Unconfirmed Member
Yeah, it's still unbelievable. And I'm a freaking backer. Holy crap.
MiguelItUp
Member
Come onnnnn ragdoll! I still can't believe it's a thing that's really happening. It's going to feel so incredibly nostalgic it's insane.
codswallop
Member
I doubt they'll do a separate PC funding run, but instead will just add PC to the existing page they have setup.
I also don't think there's anything untoward for the delay in adding the PC option, and they've been pretty open about the whole thing (despite what some people think). The main thing from my point of view is that some are completely opposed to DRM in any form, and though the game was never promised as DRM-free, I can see some wanting a refund if they disagree with whatever DRM/storefront is chosen.
OK, I have questions and they are very likely to be stupid questions to everybody else.
I backed the Kickstarter (Physical PS4 edition, with a little extra money on top for them), not really a fan of the games but wanted to help because people have been so enthusiastic about this project and Yu Suzuki really sounded like this was his passion project. I've paid for the Kickstarter, that's out of the way so I'm happy try and support this as well but I've never helped in one of these post-Kickstarter campaigns before.
If I back this campaign too, is it connected to me Kickstarter account in any way or is completely separate? As this seems a bit different, are payments taken at the end of the campaign as happens in Kickstarter or is the money taken as soon as Pledge it? Are campaigns like this usually successful, is there a chance they'll actually reach some of the other stretch goals?
I backed the Kickstarter (Physical PS4 edition, with a little extra money on top for them), not really a fan of the games but wanted to help because people have been so enthusiastic about this project and Yu Suzuki really sounded like this was his passion project. I've paid for the Kickstarter, that's out of the way so I'm happy try and support this as well but I've never helped in one of these post-Kickstarter campaigns before.
If I back this campaign too, is it connected to me Kickstarter account in any way or is completely separate? As this seems a bit different, are payments taken at the end of the campaign as happens in Kickstarter or is the money taken as soon as Pledge it? Are campaigns like this usually successful, is there a chance they'll actually reach some of the other stretch goals?
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
The 100$ reward comes with the physical version of ps4 in an exclusive case(Like the 60$ reward)? Or only with a normal case?(different from the 60$ reward?)
Elfforkusu
Member
Addressing the bolded question, usually I'd give an automatic "no". Most kickstarter campaigns don't draw a substantial amount of money via paypal post-campaign. BUT, most kickstarter campaigns don't have such a dedicated fanbase. If I had to guess... another $500k via paypal? Breaking $7m would be cool, maybe...?
I'm also interested on whether they're able to link paypal money with existing backer accounts...
I'd estimate that PayPal usually accounts for 10-15% of a Kickstarted project's funding, but that's when PayPal is offered during the original campaign. Not sure how much of a push they'll get offering PayPal so late.
Slacker Backer campaigns typically don't do big numbers either.
I'm thinking Shenmue will reach $7M before the Slacker Backer campaign is through. I'm hoping for $7.5, though. That high ground system sounds neat.
I'm with you! Put in over a grand too. This is the best series of video games bar none.
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
Hey guys, this guy is giving away free money!
The Shantae: Half-Genie Hero slacker backer campaign did pretty decent, that got like an exta 170K, which was two more of their stretch goals I think.
But yeah, ideally they would have opened it right after the regular kickstarter.