SEGAbits Shenmue III Hype Train! Update: Funded but lets go further!

[CrazyT]

So its probably not gonna be the case. But what would you guys think if Shenmue 3 had Sony franchise references inside the game? For example Sony franchise capsule toys and collectables

[crackdude]

think about the idea of a rich person asking you for money for assurance.

Like when you take a loan from the bank?

[SuperSonicEX]

I think though without Boyes/Corsi/Sony 3rd Party relations and Cerny having made not only this deal, but to present at their E3 conference, it might have not gotten the attention it has right now.  Shenmue has been requested many times, but it's also a huge risk, add to the fact that Sony suffered a bomb with Beyond: Two Souls (that being a passion project from David Cage) despite the games division being the only branch at Sony doing well right now, you can kind of see a reason for this.  Shenmue 1 and 2 being tied in legal tape doesn't help either.

[Sharky]

Shenmue 3 kickstarter made it on the BBC News website today... Pretty big stuff.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-33144515

[Moody]

So its probably not gonna be the case. But what would you guys think if Shenmue 3 had Sony franchise references inside the game? For example Sony franchise capsule toys and collectables

I am interested on if they're going to bring back the gashapon and arcade games. If so, will it be a share of Sony and Sega? Just Sega? Will it stick to Sega of 1999, with only a few select franchises, or will it encompass the broadened spectrum of Sega characters? Will any new Yu Suzuki games appear?

Personally I wanna see UFO crane games make an appearance, either alongside gashapon or replacing it outright. It would be a perfect fit for Shenmue.

[crackdude]

So its probably not gonna be the case. But what would you guys think if Shenmue 3 had Sony franchise references inside the game? For example Sony franchise capsule toys and collectables

It would be cool anyway. But I would prefer Sega stuff, no doubt

[CrazyT]

Like when you take a loan from the bank?

So you're comparing Sony to banks. I guess that makes sense yes

[JRcade19]

Shenmue 3 is too happy of an announcement

Yu needs to put the dreamcast 2 in this game to even out the pain =P

[crackdude]

So you're comparing Sony to banks then? I guess that makes sense yes

In this case I believe it does make sense. Sony is the bank, the currency being Shenmues

[Aki-at]

Well, it's their money.  Can't say I'm happy about it though.   First, I don't see anything unethical about that. Secondly, I don't want the kickstarter's momentum to be slowed down just because Sony is willing to chip in with the funding (Which might be a relatively meager amount if we go by Boyes' wording).

Some people are just feeling that the fact Sony weren't entirely upfront about it seems a bit scammy. If it is or isn't really depends on the person.

I don't mind, I'd like SEGA to get kickstarters for Skies of Arcadia 2 and Shinobi 4 ready. My money is ready.

It would be cool anyway. But I would prefer Sega stuff, no doubt

It'd be pretty much free marketing for SEGA stuff now.

In this case I believe it does make sense. Sony is the bank, the currency being Shenmues

This example makes no sense haha.

[George]

People are assuming alot about this game. Doesnt say it was independent, so nothing wrong with it not being publisher backed.

 I think people will complain more and more as development goes on and details emerge. Expect lots of fluff that they spoiled us with 1/2 and attention to detail to drop.

[CrazyT]

I realise that i'm overreacting a bit. But I backed the project(not the smallest amount) with the best of my intentions to support Yu Suzuki, so that plays part in why im reacting like this. Its intended for my man Suzuki

Isnt this also a first? Should this become a thing now where publishers go on kickstarter? Well sort of in this case since Sony isnt really getting the money, but its going to be part of the bigger budget at least.

[SuperSonicEX]

you know, I'm a little curious about the usage of Unreal Engine 4.  I know it is mostly easier (at least legally) and more affordable to develop the game with it compared to spending money developing a proprietary engine, Shenmue did a lot of great stuff that is taken for granted these days but will Suzuki be able to develop what he wants to do with it?  Not like I'm asking for the Fox Engine or anything like that.

[Sharky]

We really have no idea what kind of budget Sony will be giving Yu Suzuki... We basically know almost nothing except that a game which only a day ago was little more than a myth is now a possible reality.

[George]

Your money is going to Yu NET, Sony's money is also going to the team. What's the big deal? I'm assuming support and help is coming on porting to PS4. I can see a team helping YS Net and them advertising to their fanbase.