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.
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.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.
How are Sony and Shibuya Productions involved?
Sony and Shibuya Productions have been wonderful partners because they believe in Shenmue and want to see the best for the fans and the game. Their investment in (and support of) Shenmue have helped to realize a sequel that will stand proud with its predecessors. While it is not business practice to discuss the specific details of such arrangements, their assistance on the production and marketing end, and in Sonys case with some publishing support, Ys Net is able to use more of the money collected through Kickstarter purely for Shenmue 3s development. It is also important to note that your funds are going strictly to Ys Net for development of Shenmue 3 Sony and Shibuya Productions are not seeing a cent of your Kickstarter 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.
Again, the reason is very clearly written in the F.A.QI saw that but it seems a bullshit for me. No reason to offer only PS4 digital version.
How can they ask for money when it is still so shady how much SONY is contributing??! I demand answers
I backed on Kickstarter for the physical PC version. I'm gonna be very pissed off if something happened to the PC version. I mean, they can't even offer the PC digital version on this paypal thing? And they are "discussing the PC version"?. what.
I've already spent $1,065.36 Australian Dollars on Shenmue III and I'm now ready for round 2!
I backed on Kickstarter for the physical PC version. I'm gonna be very pissed off if something happened to the PC version. I mean, they can't even offer the PC digital version on this paypal thing? And they are "discussing the PC version"?. what.
No Ajax = Static ValueIs that Paypal live? The thing hasn`t moved a dollar in hours.q
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.
Yes, Kickstarter can be especially difficult for people in certain countries. Paypal makes it easier for those people to donate.This was a request from people who wanted to donate, but couldn't via Kickstarter. If you're not interesting, then don't donate. I'm not why people act like there is somethings shady about people having an option to donate. The concern trolling is real.
is the OG jacket and watch still up for purchase?
This series must definitely mean a lot to you.
I was thinking along the lines of 10 dollars xD
Check your inbox. I have a revamped OP for you.
I can upgrade my pledge to the $60 physical tier, yes?
Sweet, if so.
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.
I know I panicked over nothing, but I just got confirmation that everythin's ok with the PC version and that's nice:I backed on Kickstarter for the physical PC version. I'm gonna be very pissed off if something happened to the PC version. I mean, they can't even offer the PC digital version on this paypal thing? And they are "discussing the PC version"?. what.
I know I panicked over nothing, but I just got confirmation that everythin's ok with the PC version and that's nice:
The stretch goals were already there from the beginning. Just pretend the Kickstarter never ended. It's the same thing.It doesn't have to be complete, I would just like to see some progress before asking for more money for more stretch goals.
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.
File this under " no shit Sherlock"
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.You'll be able to once the surveys are up and running (which should be during this funding campaign):
Just a mandatory reminder to myself and others that "OMG SHENMUE III IS HAPPENING!"
... It will still seem surreal right up until the moment I play it.
I doubt they'll do a separate PC funding run, but instead will just add PC to the existing page they have setup.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 greenlight
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...?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?
Are campaigns like this usually successful, is there a chance they'll actually reach some of the other stretch goals?
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! : )
I'm with you! Put in over a grand too. This is the best series of video games bar none.
No PC incoming. Betting money on it. They should have made these discussions before starting this campaign and not after looting millions of dollars.
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.