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alex3d

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Didn't Shenmue 1+2 (Remaster) make it to the top of UK charts for a while? And still it was estimated on here (and on ShenmueDojo) that it wasn't a financial success on a worldwide basis.

 

Btw: SNK turned down Epic's offer. Would have generated "hundred of thousands" of pre-orders for Samurai Shodown ( = Epic paying upfront money). Let's say 200.000 pre-orders x 30 quid = 6 million quid. No wonder Epic got Shenmue 3.

 

 

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mushashi

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On 14/06/2019 at 11:11, Popo said:

Hope John liked it, he’s a big fan of the series. 

 

He does indeed, updated graphics with the vibe of the old games, so pretty much what anybody who backed the Kickstarter and wanted a sequel wants. If you wanted a radical departure that slavishly copied other post-Shenmue takes on the open world game, your probably not going to be impressed.

 

 

 

 

Here's the interview Yu Suzuki did with Gamespot at E3:

 

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKv68_YTqOM

 

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Trumpets

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When this comes out there'll be a huge divine between Shenmue fans and non Shenmue fans as to how good it is. I can see it getting absolutely shat on by the gaming press for things that are exactly what Kickstarter backers want from it.

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mushashi

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The whole argument over Valve versus Epic for this game and how it relates to China is kind of moot anyway as it turns out apparently nobody pays any attention to the Kickstarter updates they put out... :P  including me apparently as I probably did read this news when it first became public.

 

 

YS Net put out an update last year! with this message:


 

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China Distribution Finalized! Shenmue III Partnering with Tencent & Oasis Games!

 

Posted by Ys NetCreator

 

 

日本語はこちら

Hello Everyone, 　

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

The team here is digging deep in this last stretch to the August 27th release, and picking our heads up, there are only a few days left before the end of the year! But we do have a few announcements to get in before the New Year, so let’s get to it!

 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

Chinese Distribution Finalized!

 

A few days ago at the G-Fusion Tour 2018 in Xiamen the announcement was made for Shenmue III’s distribution in China. The PC version will be distributed by Tencent through their gaming platform WeGame. The PS4 version will be distributed by Oasis Games, an official partner of Sony Computer Entertainment Shanghai (SCES).

 

Further details on distribution in China are forthcoming.


 

 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ysnet/shenmue-3/posts/2373521

 

So prospective Chinese buyers will be playing it on WeGame, not a semi-illegal Western-owned distribution platform. And I'd assume Tencent would expect Epic (or Valve if they were still distributing it) to geo-block Chinese users from buying it from their store.

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On 17/06/2019 at 21:57, monkeydog said:

The wood chopping and one inch puncb games looks look great. Those hit sound effects as well!

 

I'll be crap at both...

 

As long as I get to drive a forklift again....

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Sprite Machine

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New backers email says they're offering people who ordered the PC version the chance to change their choice to PS4, to opt for a physical copy, or to get a refund. They're working on the survey system now. Steam keys not possible at launch but will be available a year later for anyone who opts for the PC version (again).

 

Seems pretty reasonable.

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Liamness

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Yeah that seems just fine. Drama over. They even say they'll be accepting refunds.

 

edit - hold up a second

 

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The PC Physical version will be delivered on disk. However, the disk will contain the Epic Games Store installer and not the actual game data.

 

OK maybe there's a little more drama to go. :lol:

 

I'll get it on PS4 I think... hopefully can still wrangle a Steam key after the exclusivity period.

 

another edit - Friendly reminder than this thread exists for another further discussion along these lines:

 

 

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Hello Everyone,

 

Regarding the recently announced Epic Games Store exclusive, all of us here at YSNET, Deep Silver and Epic are taking the matter with utmost concern and would like to clarify the circumstances leading to the decision and offer backers options for moving forward.

 

As noted in the updates and survey at launch, we had originally planned for PC distribution through Steam. Taking publishing and sales considerations into account, YSNET and Deep Silver agreed to our partnership with Epic Games Store on PC version distribution. As a publishing partner, Deep Silver has greatly contributed not only to sales and marketing, but to scaling up the game so there is more Shenmue III to begin with. Also, Epic Games has been with us from the start of the project when we adopted Unreal Engine 4 for development, and have given us their support throughout the development process. 

 

In response to backers who have requested Steam keys for their rewards, we discussed offering the keys on the day of release. However, coordination with the sales policies of the involved companies was untenable, and as a result we are not able to make a day one distribution option for Steam keys available. 

 

That we are not able to offer Steam keys for Kickstarter rewards at the time of the game's release is a great disappointed and inconvenience for those backers who were expecting to receive them. We deeply apologize for the unrest caused by the announcement.

 

Response Policy

The team would like to offer the following:

 

Version Availability

a. PC Physical: Package (Disc) ＋ EGS Key

b. PC Digital: EGS Key

c. PS4 Physical: Package (Disc)

d. PS4 Digital: PSN Voucher Code

*If selecting either the PC Physical or PC Digital version, an option to also receive a Steam key one year later will be available. Backers must manually select this option in the survey to receive the Steam key.

**If you had previously selected PC and want to change to PS4 or vice versa, you may do so.

 

Survey Implementation

We are currently working on the necessary changes to the backer survey system. We ask for your patience as there will be a short wait while the preparations are made. Once the survey changes have been implemented, there will be an announcement here in the updates with details and notice of the survey response period. (Changes to your shipping address may still be made through the backer survey up until shipping begins.)

 

Concerning Refunds

Along with Deep Silver and Epic Games, we have agreed that should the above proposal not be acceptable to backers, refund requests will be honored.

Details concerning the refund request process will be announced in a following update. We ask for your patience until that time.

*In the case rewards within your reward tier, such as in-game content, have already been created and implemented, a full refund may not be possible.


PS4 Region Selection

PS4 regions are automatically set based on the country information answered the through your backer survey. However, there will be an option through the backer survey that will allow you to change your PS4 region during the Survey Response Period. If you would like to change your PS4 region, you will be able to select from four regions: US, EU, Japan and Asia. An announcement will be made when the option is added to the survey.

SIEE: Europe / Middle East / Africa / Oceania

SIEA: North America / Middle America / South America

SIE Japan: Japan

SIE Asia: Asia (excl. Mainland China and Japan)

 

PC Physical version

The PC Physical version will be delivered on disk. However, the disk will contain the Epic Games Store installer and not the actual game data.

*Please note, if your region selection differs from the PS4 system region or the console setting, PlayStation™Network online services or DLC may not function properly. 

**Also, please be aware that a PS4 "cross region" selection may cause a shipping delay.

 

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Calashnikov

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3 hours ago, Lorfarius said:

Hello Everyone,

 

Regarding the recently announced Epic Games Store exclusive, all of us here at YSNET, Deep Silver and Epic are taking the matter with utmost concern and would like to clarify the circumstances leading to the decision and offer backers options for moving forward.

 

As noted in the updates and survey at launch, we had originally planned for PC distribution through Steam. Taking publishing and sales considerations into account, YSNET and Deep Silver agreed to our partnership with Epic Games Store on PC version distribution. As a publishing partner, Deep Silver has greatly contributed not only to sales and marketing, but to scaling up the game so there is more Shenmue III to begin with. Also, Epic Games has been with us from the start of the project when we adopted Unreal Engine 4 for development, and have given us their support throughout the development process. 

 

In response to backers who have requested Steam keys for their rewards, we discussed offering the keys on the day of release. However, coordination with the sales policies of the involved companies was untenable, and as a result we are not able to make a day one distribution option for Steam keys available. 

 

That we are not able to offer Steam keys for Kickstarter rewards at the time of the game's release is a great disappointed and inconvenience for those backers who were expecting to receive them. We deeply apologize for the unrest caused by the announcement.

 

Response Policy

The team would like to offer the following:

 

Version Availability

a. PC Physical: Package (Disc) ＋ EGS Key

b. PC Digital: EGS Key

c. PS4 Physical: Package (Disc)

d. PS4 Digital: PSN Voucher Code

*If selecting either the PC Physical or PC Digital version, an option to also receive a Steam key one year later will be available. Backers must manually select this option in the survey to receive the Steam key.

**If you had previously selected PC and want to change to PS4 or vice versa, you may do so.

 

Survey Implementation

We are currently working on the necessary changes to the backer survey system. We ask for your patience as there will be a short wait while the preparations are made. Once the survey changes have been implemented, there will be an announcement here in the updates with details and notice of the survey response period. (Changes to your shipping address may still be made through the backer survey up until shipping begins.)

 

Concerning Refunds

Along with Deep Silver and Epic Games, we have agreed that should the above proposal not be acceptable to backers, refund requests will be honored.

Details concerning the refund request process will be announced in a following update. We ask for your patience until that time.

*In the case rewards within your reward tier, such as in-game content, have already been created and implemented, a full refund may not be possible.


PS4 Region Selection

PS4 regions are automatically set based on the country information answered the through your backer survey. However, there will be an option through the backer survey that will allow you to change your PS4 region during the Survey Response Period. If you would like to change your PS4 region, you will be able to select from four regions: US, EU, Japan and Asia. An announcement will be made when the option is added to the survey.

SIEE: Europe / Middle East / Africa / Oceania

SIEA: North America / Middle America / South America

SIE Japan: Japan

SIE Asia: Asia (excl. Mainland China and Japan)

 

PC Physical version

The PC Physical version will be delivered on disk. However, the disk will contain the Epic Games Store installer and not the actual game data.

*Please note, if your region selection differs from the PS4 system region or the console setting, PlayStation™Network online services or DLC may not function properly. 

**Also, please be aware that a PS4 "cross region" selection may cause a shipping delay.

 

66452653_10219835250730757_2870130166342877184_n.jpg

 

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gossi the dog

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8 hours ago, Liamness said:

 

OK maybe there's a little more drama to go. :lol:

 

 

 

That’s completely pointless. At least with Bloodstained they’ve delayed the physical PC release so that it will contain everything on disk including I think all the DLC and they then handed out Steam keys at launch so you could just play through it.

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Great they are offering the PS4 physical option to PC backers, but printing PC discs with what will probably be an outdated version of the Epic store is frankly utterly ridiculous! 

Also nice to see they achieved additional stretch goals, even if a few are along the lines of "dump in the pachinko game we already built for X area here" - but particularly the kung-fu and fight system elements, which are so very important to Shenmue. I'm sure Yu will recapture the spirituality of the older games.

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mushashi

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On 03/07/2019 at 02:02, pastry said:

Great they are offering the PS4 physical option to PC backers, but printing PC discs with what will probably be an outdated version of the Epic store is frankly utterly ridiculous!

 

It's only about as ridiculous as all the prior PC games which printed obsolete variants of Valve's launcher due to primarily the game size being too big to fit on a DVD disc (commercial BD games have never taken off AFAIK on PC), and no publisher wanting to spend more money on printing costs:

 

https://gamerant.com/metal-gear-solid-5-pc-disc-steam-installer-123/

 

In such instances, somebody might ask why even bother with a physical version then? Gifting reasons I suppose.

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10 minutes ago, deerokus said:

Physical versions of pc games where it's just an installer for the launcher should be banned, disgraceful waste of plastic. Why the hell people buy them is beyond me. 

I think I bought one or two such physical pc games - but in all instances because they were really cheap, far cheaper than the digital versions at the time . I didn't even bother with the discs, I simply put the key straight into Steam.

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