Why there's only a digital PS4 copy and not a PC one too as reward?
Check the link? There's a F.A.Q there.
Why there's only a digital PS4 copy and not a PC one too as reward?
Check the link? There's a F.A.Q there.
Disappointing that the total doesn't update in real time. Dammit Suzuki
I'm glad it's finally happened, and I hope this works out well for them. Maybe I'll donate a little bit extra at some point, but I already feel like I splurged out on the Kickstarter enough as it is.
On we go, let's hope we can climb down that stretch-goal column.
Yeah. I hope at least a 12h/24h update. By the way, is this system anti-trolls or there will be space for troll pledges again (poor jacket)?
The kickstarter update mentions upgrades will be available once they get the surveys up and running.Hmm, could only put down $60 during the campaign, but I have a feeling I could put down much more by December 31st. I'm just wondering if I can put my $60 pledge towards that swank $300 signed collector's edition and just pay $240 through Paypal. I might have to e-mail them about this when I've got the money if they haven't clarified whether or not Kickstarter pledges can be "upgraded" via slacker backer pledges.
Surveys, add-ons and upgrades
Surveys are not quite ready yet, but they will be going out during this Slacker Backer campaign. Once the survey system is up and running, add-ons and upgrades will be available for existing Kickstarter backers. We will of course keep you posted here on the Updates page with all the developments.
The kickstarter update mentions upgrades will be available once they get the surveys up and running.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ysnet/shenmue-3/posts/1355513
Have they shown any of it? I haven't seen any gameplay or anything. I see some videos on the site but I can't tell if they're from current work or from Kickstarter marketing. Either way, I don't think enough work can be done in four months to then go and ask for more money--basically double if things go their way.
Any extended window would result in delays in finalising the development plans and so would affect the release.The three month window was set to allow a long enough time to for everyone who wants to support Shenmue III to do so, but short enough to keep the release date on track.
No PC incoming. Betting money on it. They should have made these discussions before starting this campaign and not after looting millions of dollars.
Sony cut its budget lol After some time it will be in Steam Greenlight haha
No PC incoming. Betting money on it. They should have made these discussions before starting this campaign and not after looting millions of dollars.
No PC incoming. Betting money on it. They should have made these discussions before starting this campaign and not after looting millions of dollars.
Hopefully this will kick off if they announce Shenmue HD at TGS.
I'll update the OP with this.
This feels wrong. They should start making the game that the Kickstarter funds enabled them to make, and then ask for more money after that's done, or at least show substantial progress i.e. a vertical slice or two, before allowing for more donations. Since Sony is helping to fund/publish the game, even in a small way, this just doesn't feel right.
Well this round of funding had a physical PS4 tier, so I have backed and am all for it!
If it's not announced within the next few days SEGA will be the dumbest company in the industry.
How much are you willing to bet?No PC incoming. Betting money on it. They should have made these discussions before starting this campaign and not after looting millions of dollars.
Have they shown any of it? I haven't seen any gameplay or anything. I see some videos on the site but I can't tell if they're from current work or from Kickstarter marketing. Either way, I don't think enough work can be done in four months to then go and ask for more money--basically double if things go their way.
A bit of hyperbole right there
I bet Sega are in no position to release/announce any HD remakes. If they do plan to you'll probably see the announcements in early-mid 2017 with a launch running around a similar time to Shenmue III. It is wayyyyyyyyyyy too early to talk about re-releases.
It doesn't have to be complete, I would just like to see some progress before asking for more money for more stretch goals.
I think s better production team would have started a second Kickstarter by now, e.g. for an anime or for additional voice acting in Shenmue 3. Amateurs...
They need to get all the people who haven't played the previous games to donate towards Shenmue III. The sooner they announce them the better. They need to get the ball rolling with fresh excitement. Now is the perfect time with the announcement of PayPal. Waiting for early-mid 2017 would be ridiculous.
I think s better production team would have started a second Kickstarter by now, e.g. for an anime or for additional voice acting in Shenmue 3. Amateurs...
Not for a game studio it isn't as it doesn't help at all with Sega's profits and development costs. They may get a little return on the additional funding to Shenmue 3 via the royalties but the amount of extra donations a Shenmue HD announcement would bring it would actually be pretty minimal. A HD release would be different but announcement isn't going to change many peoples minds as its aimed at current fans.
I bet they also don't have any teams in a position to green light a Shenmue remake/re-release at the moment so it isn't something you can even consider announcing! Also announcement a remake this early would either get a lot more backlash from the re-make haters of this generation cycle or would set far too high expectations. "ZOMG They had 2 years to do a remake and all they did was improve the textures, why no UE4 Sega... wth..." That type of criticism.
Don't get me wrong, it would be awesome to hear about a Shenmue HD remake and it would make for awesome publicity but in the real business world that is going to barely make a blip on Sega's financial spreadsheets. I think the most Sega could do is mention they are looking into the possibility of a re-release at TGS but even then it will mean months of harassment though their social media and other platforms. "WHY IS THERE A TRAILER FOR SONIC DASH IOS?!!! WHERE IS SHENMUE HD TRAILER GRRRR."
Inafune, Mighty No.9
R.E pc version: i imagine it's relating to a possible greenlight situation. once the details are hashed out i can possibly see a second pc-centric paypal funding effort with the game on greenlightI found this interesting:
I wonder what this might mean for people who already backed a PC version, if they don't like whatever the outcome of this discussion is.
I read that this site was in large part created for Japanese fans, because many don't tend to like Kickstarter. It was on one interview or another with Suzuki. That could mean if those fans get wind, the funding may jump up a bit.
Every major game that's been on Kickstarter (going back to, and including Double Fine Adventure, which arguably popularised Kickstarter) has offered "slacker backer" backing and it's worked out fine in many of those cases.