Shenmue 3

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Deep silver is doing the publishing for the rest of the world that' not japan.



PlayStation 4, PC
[FONT=&quot]Shenmue III to be published by Deep Silver[/FONT]
Published 2 hours ago. 39 comments.

Ys Net and Deep Silver sign global publishing contract.

Shenmue III will be published by Deep Silver, developer Ys Net announced. The global publishing deal will cover the release exclusively on PlayStation 4 and PC in both physical and digital versions.




Find quotes from each party below:

Dr. Klemens Kundratitz, CEO of Koch Media/Deep Silver
“Shenmue is one of a few game franchises that have historical value whilst continuing to ignite passion across gamers. We are delighted to have signed this publishing partnership and look forward to utilizing our global publishing network to maximize the potential of this highly anticipated game.”




Yu Suzuki, the director of Shenmue III and CEO of Ys Net
“I am very pleased to secure this global partnership with Deep Silver, which is comprised of incredible men and women who have a deep passion for bringing Japanese titles to the rest of the world. Throughout this process, Deep Silver has expressed a deep passion for Japanese games, the Shenmue franchise and its fans—this gives me further confidence in Shenmue III and that we have found the best partner possible.”
Florian Hunziker, Vice President of PlayStation’s Third Party Relations & Developer Technology Group
“We are very excited for the continuation of Ryo Hazuki’s journey in Shenmue III, and are confident the game will deliver the story and gameplay PlayStation fans have been waiting for. The global partnership between Ys Net and Deep Silver will help realize Yu Suzuki’s vision for Shenmue III—we are thrilled to see his spirit of innovation materialize on PS4.”
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Ys Net also provided an update on Shenmue III‘s appearance at Gamescom 2017, which runs from August 22 to 26. Series creator Yu Suzuki will be on hand for a meet and greet in the general admission entertainment area on August 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and August 24 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.




Shenmue III is due out for PlayStation 4 and PC in the second half of 2018.
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source:Gematsu

 

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PlayStation 4, PC
[FONT=&quot]Shenmue III first teaser trailer[/FONT]
Published 43 mins ago. 35 comments.

A small slice of in-game footage.

Ys Net has released the first teaser trailer for Shenmue III ahead of Gamescom 2017 in Cologne, Germany this week.


The teaser trailer is built from a “small slice” of an in-development build of the game, and provides a sneak peek at the new looks of the main characters, new characters, and the feels of Shenmue world.




Shenmue III is due out for PlayStation 4 and PC in the second half of 2018. It will be published both physically and digitally by Deep Silver.




Watch the teaser trailer below.
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source:Gematsu

 

[terry78]

Ahh, this game. I bought the first one on Dreamcast.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

He has one facial expression in the trailer. It looks so bad.

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 4, PC
[FONT=&quot]Shenmue III first teaser trailer character models are mostly temporary, says director Yu Suzuki[/FONT]
Published 1 min ago. 0 comments.

Plus additional comments on the game and development.

The character models featured in the recent Shenmue III teaser trailer are mostly temporary, series creator and project director Yu Suziki has confirmed.




Speaking to Game Spark, Suzuki said that the character models are largely incomplete. “Shenhua, Ryo, and the other characters are mostly temporary,” Suzuki said in response to concerns about the character models.


“Shenhua still has to be fixed up a bit.” Pointing to other characters, Suzuki said, “This is a character close to completion. This one is temporary. This one is also temporary. This one is temporary, too.”

Characters of sufficiently high quality are seemingly being made, but executive producer Hideaki Mori****a “was unable to ready them in time for this trailer.” According to Mori****a, the major milestone of signing a contract with Deep Silver tells us that development on the project is progressing with new form, but since a trailer was not released alongside the announcement, they put one together despite feeling it might be premature. Mori****a said,

“While there is little excuse, there are parts that are still lacking or parts that are not sufficient.”


Speaking to Game Watch, Suzuki also said that facial expressions have yet to be implemented.


“Facial expressions were implemented a month ago, but were temporarily removed,”



he said.
Here are some of other tidbits from the interviews, with some additional information from Famitsu:

• Shenmue III will be a single-player-only game. Post-release downloadable content is planned, but Suzuki could not discuss its contents.

• The voice actors for Ryo—Masaya Matsukaze in Japanese and Corey Marshall in English—have already signed on. There are a lot of voice actors Suzuki wants on board and will try to accomplish that as much as possible. However, since the previous game came out such a long time ago, some voice actors have since retired. For example, he will be holding auditions for a new voice actor for Shenhua.

• While Shenmue used the Virtua Fighter engine and Shenmue II used the Virtua Fighter II engine for its fighting system, Shenmue III uses a new system built from scratch. Suzuki does not think that Shenmue III should be “an action game where critical command inputs are necessary.” From the beginning, Shenmue has been a game of thought where what is important is not the player’s timing input skills, but judgment. That is why a new battle engine is being made.

• There will be a race. Suzuki also wants to include lure fishing. A system is being prepared where various people tell you about fishing spots, and you can sell the fish you catch for money. You will also be able to make money wood-chopping. As for the forklift, “everyone will be mad at me if we don’t do it,” Suzuki said. “The forklift is being prepared.”

• For users who have not played the first two games, Suzuki wants to create a visually-based digest that introduces the story of the previous titles, but has yet to decide if this will be a video or not. He wants it to be simpler than the digest video included with Shenmue II. Since Ryo is tracing in the footsteps of his father, he will recall old things during the story, and since he can make international calls to characters from previous games, he may be reminded of when “I had that experience with this person.” Rather than relying on a single movie, Suzuki thinks it is better to scatter it across the game. Suzuki wants players new to the series to be able to enjoy it, as well as to bring a smile to the faces of returning players.

• While he has difficulty predicting the gameplay length of Shenmue III, Suzuki said it should be about 30 hours in length.

• While Deep Silver is the international publisher of Shenmue III, a Japanese publisher has yet to be decided. Partnering with Deep Silver stabilized the project in various aspects, including budget and promotion support. While he was originally thinking about scaling back, this led him to aim a little higher. This also slightly extended the development deadline an increased the number of developers working on the game. The game is currently in full-scale production.

• Regarding a revival of Shenmue and Shenmue II on PlayStation 4, Suzuki notes that they are properties of Sega, so he is not in the position to comment. He understands that they are many users that want it, and thinks that they should do it if they can coordinate it with Shenmue III, as the releases can be beneficial to each other. He noted that the first two games had a high budget and invested in a lot more staff and trivial character details, which is something that cannot be done now. For that reason, he joked, if Shenmue and Shenmue II were re-released, they would be a director competitor to Shenmue III.

• Suzuki would like to make Shenmue IV after Shenmue III, if possible. He does not think the story will be completed after Shenmue III, and has no interest in forcing it. While there are many users who want the story to be completed, he does not want to cut so many things short. He hopes to be able to complete the story within his lifetime.

• Shenmue III will not be at Tokyo Game Show 2017. The only reason it is at Gamescom 2017 is because of the Deep Silver partnership announcement.

Shenmue III is due out for PlayStation 4 and PC in the second half of 2018. It will be published both physically and digitally by Deep Silver.

source:Gematsu

 

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PlayStation 4, PC
[FONT=&quot]Shenmue III three new screenshots[/FONT]
Published 11 hours ago. 36 comments.

A little something extra after Gamescom 2017.

Ys Net has released three new screenshots of Shenmue III following its teaser trailer debut at Gamescom 2017 last week.




Shenmue III is due out for PlayStation 4 and PC in the second half of 2018. It will be published both physically and digitally by Deep Silver.
View the screenshots at the gallery




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source:Gematsu

 

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PlayStation 4, PC
[FONT=&quot]Shenmue III ‘Development Report Vol. 4’ video[/FONT]
Published 41 mins ago. 4 comments.

Look at this grandma move.

Ys Net has released the the fourth volume of its Shenmue III “Development Report” video series, this time focusing on facial animations.


Shenmue III is due out for PlayStation 4 and PC in the second half of 2018. It will be published both physically and digitally by Deep Silver.




Watch the video below.


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source:Gematsu

 

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PlayStation 4, PC
[FONT=&quot]Shenmue III reveals new character, Lakshya Digital collaboration[/FONT]
Published 32 mins ago. 2 comments.

Lakshya Digital lending a hand in character production.




Ys Net has revealed a new character set to appear in Shenmue III, as well as announced that production team Lakshya Digital is lending a hadn with character production.


Regarding the new character, pictured above, Ys Net says, “We gave a first look of this character earlier. You’ll have to wait and see how she fits in with the temple in the background.”

Here is Ys Net’s introduction of Lakshya Digital:

Shenmue III will have a host of new, compelling characters from all walks of life.
And while we can’t say just how many, it will be a lot! The game art studio Lakshya Digital will be cooperating with us to bring these great characters to life. Lakshya Digital is based in Gurgaon (one of India’s financial and technology hubs) and has studios in Pune and Seattle, where production work for the game is underway.
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Shenmue III is due out for PlayStation 4 and PC in the second half of 2018. It will be published both physically and digitally by Deep Silver.


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source:Gematsu

 

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PlayStation 4, PC
[FONT=&quot]Shenmue III ‘Then, Now, and Tomorrow’ Yu Suzuki video interview[/FONT]
Published 1 day ago. 14 comments.

Plus, a holiday greeting card.

Ys Net has released a special video interview with Shenmue series creator Yu Suzuki conducted by animation producer Hiroaki Takeuchi on the production of Shenmue III titled, “Then, Now, and Tomorrow.”
The official Shenmue III holiday 2017 greeting card was also released:








Get the video interview and transcript below.


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Hiroaki Takeuchi: It’s my pleasure to be here today.
Yu Suzuki: And mine as well.
Hiroaki Takeuchi: It is a treat to sit down and have a talk with you.
Yu Suzuki: Thank you very much.
Hiroaki Takeuchi: Since that surprising announcement two and a half years ago, how have things gone overall during that time?
Yu Suzuki: Time sure has flown by. Putting the team together took quite an effort, but I feel the team we have now is a good one. The real fight starts here.
Hiroaki Takeuchi: I see. I’d like to hear your take on these past two years working on the game development and team staffing, and if anything has gone particularly well or rather not so well.
Yu Suzuki: Sure. Using Unreal Engine 4 has been a first for me, but it allowed for more conventional techniques than I expected, which in turn also brought with it completely new efficiencies. Along with those two points, it has allowed us to bring the graphics quality past what I had first envisioned.
Hiroaki Takeuchi: I have also been keeping a close eye on how the graphics look, and they get better every time I come to check. Do you feel they are fitting in more with what you had imagined?
Yu Suzuki: Yes, the graphics are certainly improved over what I had in mind. While there are of course things that would not compared to a triple-A title, they are better than what I had originally planned for and have started to come into their own.
Hiroaki Takeuchi: Very exciting.
Yu Suzuki: The thing that has been harder than expected for me has been using the engine as is. Because as someone who used to write everything from code, I want to see and touch what’s inside, but can’t.
Hiroaki Takeuchi: I can imagine. Having previously created games starting by writing the programs, you would have some of that here to a degree. And along those lines, what do you feel has represented the most challenge, or rather turned out well in terms of development?
Yu Suzuki: Well, one thing I do feel better about lately is Shenhua. You could say she is my life’s work, and along with her expressions for one, I know I must forever keep on making improvements. It is a work without end. Both Ryo and Shenhua. I think we are now at the point with Shenhua’s model that I can say it finally is something I can approve of. Now it is a matter of getting the expressions and movements right.
Hiroaki Takeuchi: As fans already know, Shenmue hosts a wide variety of characters. How does character development look? Will there be even more characters to pack in?
Yu Suzuki: That’s right. In December—well it’s already December—so this month it looks like we’ll really be upping the count. It will go up to around 100 characters. The character design studio Lakshya Digital is working with us now, and we are seeing some really great models. I know these characters will make an impact and leave an impression.
Hiroaki Takeuchi: Can we expect characters wthat we won’t be able to unsee? (Laughs.)
Yu Suzuki: I can say that. (Laughs.) They’ll have some personality, shall we say. Look forward to them. They’re fun just to look at.
Hiroaki Takeuchi: Is there anything that you want to work on the most? Is there any challenge you want to take up?
Yu Suzuki: Well… I want to do something a little different with the battles. When it comes to fighting, there are things that I want to make my own, so I was thinking to do things a bit different from last time. We have been running some tests. It is not a game like Virtua Fighter that is about the timing. So, I hope… it will take the form of a puzzle game that anyone can play, with strong emphasis on choreography.
Hiroaki Takeuchi: Well! Is that to mean you don’t have to rely as much on play skill? Do you picture then fights blended into cutscenes to some degree?
Yu Suzuki: They may be influenced by whether you pick up some item, and so on. Incorporating more puzzle-type elements. That’s what I would like to do. And QTEs, along with other things.
Hiroaki Takeuchi: Can’t forget the QTEs.
Yu Suzuki: It would be nice to do a different kind of QTE.
Hiroaki Takeuchi: So much to look forward to. Can we expect to see these features added soon?
Yu Suzuki: Don’t expect them too soon. (Laughs.)
Hiroaki Takeuchi: So, we talked about the characters before. The different facets of character development are coming together, but what is the progress on the character voicing?
Yu Suzuki: Ryo had been decided early on, but we couldn’t find a Shenhua. That is until very recently. We had a lot of auditions.
(*Concerning the Japanese voice actors: The English voice actors for the main characters have almost all been cast. Remaining casting and recording will continue next year.)
Hiroaki Takeuchi: Congratulations.
Yu Suzuki: It was just two days ago.
Hiroaki Takeuchi: That certainly is news!
Yu Suzuki: Yes, it is. Most of the other parts have been cast, and the voice acting auditions are almost finished.
Hiroaki Takeuchi: I see. Will we at last get to recording in 2018.
Yu Suzuki: That’s right. We will get at it starting in 2018.
Hiroaki Takeuchi: I think it is time to wrap it up, but lastly, would you like to say something to all of your backers?
Yu Suzuki: 2018 has been the year we breathed life into the Shenmue characters. Daily life is vital to Shenmue, and is a major theme throughout. The most important part of Shenmue is how the characters go about their casual lives. This year we set ourselves up to accomplish that. I want to thank you all again for your continued support.
Hiroaki Takeuchi: Indeed! We will keep our hopes up for everything ahead.
Yu Suzuki: Yes, please.
Hiroaki Takeuchi: Alright, then. Thank you for speaking with me today.
Yu Suzuki: And thank you.
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Shenmue III is due out for PlayStation 4 and PC in the second half of 2018. It will be published both physically and digitally by Deep Silver.


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source:Gematsu

 

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PlayStation 4, PC
[FONT=&quot]Shenmue III three new screenshots; more images and gameplay details set for MAGIC 2018[/FONT]
Published 11 hours ago. 54 comments.

Ryo and Shenhua take a stroll.

Ys Net will debut new screenshots and gameplay details of Shenmue III during Monaco Anime Game International Conferences (MAGIC) 2018 on February 24, Shenmue III partner Shibuya Productions announced at the press conference for the event today.


Guests at MAGIC 2018 include:

• Yu Suzuki (Shenmue III)
• Yoji Shinkawa (Kojima Productions)
• Oskar Guilbert (Dontnod CEO)
• Philippe Moreau (Vampyr director)

Vampyr will also have a live demonstration. The Nintendo PlayStation will be playable. And €100,000 investment award game creation contest will be held with Jordan Mechner (Prince of Persia creator), Philippe Moreau (Vampyr) and Maxence Devoghelaere (last year’s winner) on the jury.


A few new screenshots of Shenmue III were shared in advance of its MAGIC 2018 appearance. View those at the gallery.


Shenmue III is due out for PlayStation 4 and PC in the second half of 2018. It will be published both physically and digitally by Deep Silver.
Thanks, @RomainMahut (2, 3, 4, 5), @MagicMonaco (2), and @CedricBiscay.







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source:Gematsu

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 4, PC
[FONT=&quot]Shenmue III MAGIC 2018 screenshots[/FONT]
Published 9 hours ago. 43 comments.

Four new images.

Ys Net released four new screenshots of Shenmue III during Monaco Anime Game International Conferences (MAGIC) 2018.


Shenmue III is due out for PlayStation 4 and PC in the second half of 2018. It will be published both physically and digitally by Deep Silver.


View the screenshots at the gallery.


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source:Gematsu

 

[Havok83]

Finally confirmed

http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/04/14/shenmue-1-and-2-being-re-released-on-ps4-xbox-one-and-pc

 

[Murdock103]

God I’m so excited for this.

Played the first 2 in 2002/2003. Borrowed them along with my mate’s Dreamcast and spent a couple of months going through both.

These will be a day 1 purchase for me.

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
[FONT=&quot]Shenmue I & II story screenshots[/FONT]
Published 5 hours ago. 10 comments.

More screenshots of the long-awaited re-release.

Sega has updated the official Japanese website for Shenmue I & II with pages detailing the story of each game, which provide a host of new screenshots.

Shenmue I & II is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC worldwide in 2018. In Japan, it will only be available for PlayStation 4.

If you missed the announcements last week, read up on the game’s refinements, which include graphical improvements, additional options, and other changes like an updated user interface, here.

View the screenshots at the gallery.



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source:Gematsu

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 4, PC
[FONT=&quot]Shenmue III delayed to 2019[/FONT]
Published 22 hours ago. 48 comments.

More time needed for further polishing.

Shenmue III has been delayed to 2019, publisher Deep Silver announced. It was previously planned for release in the second half of 2018.


“The extra time will be used to polish the quality of the game even further, to the high standards it deserves and release the product in the best possible timeframe,” Deep Silver said in a statement.


In a Kickstarter blog post, Shenmue III director Yu Suzuki commented, “To all of our backers, we are very sorry for the delay. After much discussion with our partners, Deep Silver, we have concluded that extending the release will allow us to deliver Shenmue III at its best. We promise to use this time to improve the quality of Shenmue III.”


Shenmue III will be available for PlayStation 4 and PC.


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source:Gematsu

 

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Shenmue III THQ Nordic financial presentation trailer
Published 16 hours ago. 10 comments.
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A few new tidbits of footage.

New footage of Shenmue III debuted during the THQ Nordic financial presentation on May 16.




THQ Nordic recently purchased Koch Media, which owns Deep Silver, who are publishing Shenmue III.




The video features a mix of old and new footage. Some of the character models have changed, and we get a first in-motion look at the little girl previously only featured in screenshots.




Shenmue III is due out for PlayStation 4 and PC in 2019.




Watch the footage below.
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PlayStation 4, PC
[FONT=&quot]Shenmue III backer surveys sent out[/FONT]
Published 2 days ago. 13 comments.

Check your e-mail for the survey link.

Ys Net has begun sending out survey e-mails to Shenmue III backers, the company announced.




Users who backed the game on Kickstarter or the official website will receive an e-mail from Fangamer to their Kickstarter, Paypal, or Shenmue.link registered e-mail address. The e-mail contains a link to the user’s survey with questions needed for rewards, including preferred game platform and other rewards, guestbook message, credit name, and more.


Find a short video and all the relevant details below.


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? Who Gets a Survey?
Surveys will go out to all backers who pledged on Kickstarter and those who pledge on the Slacker Backer up through August 13, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. JST (7:59 a.m. PT).
*Backers will receive an email with instructions for the survey once preparations are complete. Surveys from Fangamer will be sent within 10 business days from the date of your pledge.
? When will Surveys close?
Surveys will close September 30, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. JST (7:59 a.m. PT). We please ask that everyone respond by this time. We need your responses for game production and reward manufacturing, so make sure to respond within the survey period.
? Can I Upgrade My Reward?
Reward upgrades (and add-ons!) will be available through the Fangamer survey site. We have received many requests asking about possible reward tier upgrades and add-ons, and now is the chance! *Please note that upgrades are available up to the $250 tier level.
For more information on the available upgrades and add-ons, please visit Shenmue III on Fangamer.
? Which Reward Tiers can be Upgraded?
Reward tiers differ between the Kickstarter and Slacker Backer campaigns, so please see below which reward tiers can be upgraded.
*Backers who selected “No Reward” during the Kickstarter are also eligible for this service.
Kickstarter Reward Tiers that can be Upgraded

• $5 USD – Shenmue Lives
• $29 USD – Digital Copy
• $39 USD – Save Shenmue Digital Upgrade
• $60 USD – Physical Copy – PC
• $60 USD – Physical Copy – PS4
• $80 USD – Shenmue III World Telecom
• $100 USD – Shenmue 3 Trial Version
• $120 USD – Toy Capsules “I Should Buy One”
• $160 USD – Bonus Pack
• $175 USD – Printed Art Book
• $250 USD – Kickstarter Collector’s Edition

Slacker Backer Reward Tiers that can be Upgraded

• $13 USD – Digital Soundtrack
• $29 USD – Digital Copy for PC or PS4
• $30 USD – Shenmue III T-shirt
• $60 USD – Physical Copy for PC or PS4
• $100 USD – Shenmue III Trial Version
• $120 USD – Toy Capsules “I should buy one.”
• $160 USD – Bonus Pack
• $175 USD – Printed Art Book
• $250 USD – Shenmue Collector’s Edition

? $7 Million Stretch Goal in Reach!
The Kickstarter and Slacker Backer campaigns combined currently stand at $6.9 million. We are almost at the $7 million stretch goal for the AI Battling battle system expansion! This is the last chance for stretch goals and we ask for your continued support!


*The Slacker Backer campaign and upgrades & add-ons through Fangamer will end on August 13th.

Battle System Expanded: AI Battling
This control system lets you automatically unleash the perfect technique in response to the opponent’s positioning and distance. R&D for this system is based on Yu Suzuki’s concept for players who are not used to fighting games or for those who want a full immersion battle experience. This battle system is highly compatible with the current battle system, and will be implemented upon reaching the stretch goal.
We would like to thank everyone for your patience and the inquiries you sent in anticipation of the survey roll out!
Once we have your responses in, we will continue to move forward with in-game implementation and manufacture ordering. This is a wonderful moment with the dev team and backers taking the project forward together! We’ll be looking forward to your responses!!


? Shenmue III Backer Survey
Backer surveys are now underway. For information on your survey, please see the email sent to you by Fangamer. Shenmue III can only be completed with your responses! Thank you for your cooperation!!
Please complete or make any necessary changes to your survey by these dates.

• Monday, August 13, 2018: Last day of Slacker Backer campaign, reward upgrades and add-on.
• Sunday, September 30, 2018: Surveys closes.

For further information, please visit:

• Survey Support and Survey Resender

Choosing the PS4 or PC platform
We have a few notes to consider when choosing your platform. Also, if there would be any major changes in the requirements for either the PC or PS4 versions, the platform selection question of the survey is scheduled to remain open.
Choosing your PS4 region
Your PS4 region will be decided with your “Country” selection. Please note, if the disc region differs from PS4 system region, the unit itself, PlayStation Network online services or DLC may not function properly.
System Requirements for PC Version

• OS: Windows 7 x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 10 x64 (64-bit OS Required)
• Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 (3.40 GHz) or better; Quad-core or better
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti or better (DirectX 11 card & VRAM 2GB Required)
• DirectX: Version 11
• Network: Broadband internet connection
• Storage: 100 GB available space
• Sound card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
• Additional Info: Requires Steam Client to activate.

*Game is currently in development so system requirements may change without notice. We thank you for your understanding.
Fangamer and Third Party Use of Personal Information
Ys Net has a written contract with Fangamer to carry out the backer surveys. Fangamer is a formal representative of Ys Net to help process and fulfill all backer’s orders through the surveys. Personal information is handed over and treated in accordance with the privacy policies of both companies for the purposes of conducting the surveys and reward delivery only. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Shenmue III is due out for PlayStation 4 and PC in 2019.

source:Gematsu

 

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[FONT=&quot]Shenmue I & II listed for August 21 release on Microsoft Store[/FONT]
Published 9 hours ago. 23 comments.

Release date leaked?

The Microsoft Store has listed Shenmue I & II for an August 21 release.


Sega has yet to announce an official release date for Shenmue I & II outside of general 2018. It will be available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.


Here is an overview of the game, via the Microsoft Store:

About
A tale of revenge.
In 1986, teenage jujitsu artist Ryo Hazuki returns to the dojo of his father, Iwao Hazuki, only to witness his murder by a Chinese man, Lan Di. Lan Di steals a mysterious artifact known as the Dragon Mirror. Ryo vows to avenge his father’s death and sets out tracing Lan Di’s path.
Key Features

• The best Shenmue experience:
  • Updated user interface
  • Choice of modern or classic controls
  • Japanese audio available for the first time for a global audience
  • Fully scalable screen resolutions
• An epic legend:
  • A tale of revenge on a grand scale
  • Solve the mystery of your father’s murder
  • An experience never to be forgotten
• The world feels alive:
  • Talk to anyone, scour the world for clues
  • NPCs live independent lives on their own schedule
  • Faithful recreations of 1980s Japan and Hong Kong, China
  • Distract yourself with arcade games, collectibles, duck racing, and more

Thanks, @Wario64.

source:Gematsu

 

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Shenmue Remastered Launching Next Month! - The Rundown - Electric Playground


1.2K views13 hours ago Published on 3 Jul 2018


Today in the Rundown, Victor Lucas gives us the latest on the Shenmue series, discusses the future of Grand Theft Auto, gives us his take on Jim Carrey joining the cast of the big screen Sonic the Hedgehog movie, has some bad news about the multiplayer game Fallout 76, learns how robots are replacing Hollywood stunt doubles, and finally, discusses the winners of the E3 2018 Game Critics Awards!



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Top, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
[FONT=&quot]Shenmue I & II launches August 21[/FONT]
Published 18 hours ago. 30 comments.

Retail version includes double-sided poster, reversible cover art.

Shenmue I & II will launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on August 21, publisher Sega announced.


The physical edition, which has been available to pre-order since April, will include a double-sided poster featuring characters from the Shenmue saga, as well as reversible cover art featuring original artwork.
The digital edition is available to pre-order today via the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Steam with a 10 percent discount off its standard $29.99 price point.
Here is an overview of the collection, via Sega:

About
A tale of revenge.
In 1986, teenage jujitsu artist Ryo Hazuki returns to the dojo of his father, Iwao Hazuki, only to witness his murder by a Chinese man, Lan Di. Lan Di steals a mysterious artifact known as the Dragon Mirror. Ryo vows to avenge his father’s death and sets out tracing Lan Di’s path.
Key Features

• The best Shenmue experience:
  • Updated user interface
  • Choice of modern or classic controls
  • Japanese audio available for the first time for a global audience
  • Fully scalable screen resolutions
• An epic legend:
  • A tale of revenge on a grand scale
  • Solve the mystery of your father’s murder
  • An experience never to be forgotten
• The world feels alive:
  • Talk to anyone, scour the world for clues
  • NPCs live independent lives on their own schedule
  • Faithful recreations of 1980s Japan and Hong Kong, China
  • Distract yourself with arcade games, collectibles, duck racing, and more

And here is a new FAQ posted on the collection’s official website:

Which version of Shenmue II did we port?
For technical reasons we started with the Xbox source code and data. This has the advantage of some additional features missing from the Dreamcast version:

• Snapshots system
• Filters
• Texture mip-maps to improve anti-aliasing

As some community members will know, the Xbox does have some graphical differences to the DC version which will also be present in our version.
What features have we added?
As well as the herculean effort of porting the code to the new platforms, there is a huge number of things we have added:

• Choice of Japanese or English speech in both games
• Saves can be carried over from Shenmue into Shenmue II on all platforms
• Saving anywhere in both games
• HD resolution rendering
• Updated UI
• New post processing effects for both games
• Full controller support and configurable mouse and keyboard for PC users
• Full Achievement support for both games on all platforms

What does Modern control scheme mean?
Modern control scheme means we have enabled use of the analogue stick instead of the D-Pad for movement of Ryo, as well as adding full mouse and keyboard support for PC users.
Will the games run at 60Hz?
Throughout the engine, game code and scripts there are hard coded assumptions about a fixed 30Hz frame update rate, so the game needs to run at 30Hz.
Is the game 4:3 or widescreen?
Gameplay where the player can control the camera is 16:9.
Cutscenes are letterboxed in their original formats.
Can the emulated arcade games be played?
We are pleased to announce that all the arcade games in the original are fully playable in the new release!
Who do we have to thank for this incredible work?
The amazing team at d3t.
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Watch a new trailer below.
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View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.

visit gallery »
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source:EPN.tv& Gematsu

 

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PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
[FONT=&quot]Shenmue I & II ‘Return to Dobuita Street’ video feature[/FONT]
Published 2 days ago. 40 comments.

A look at the real-life Dobuita.

Sega has released a new video for Shenmue I & II that retraces the footsteps of protagonist Ryo Hazuki in Dobuita Street.


The video follows YouTubers Adam Koralik and comedian Imran Yusuf on their trip through Dobuita Street. Here is Sega’s overview of the feature:

From convenience stores to vending machines, the open-world of Shenmue still bears resemblance to the bustling and lively real world locations, and its very faithful representation of Dobuita Street immersed over a million players in Ryo’s quest to avenge his father. To this day, dozens of Shenmue fans like Adam and Imran visit Dobuita Street every year to retrace Ryo Hazuki’s footsteps, recalling their love for Shenmue and how they felt playing the games for the very first time.
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Shenmue I & II is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on August 21.


Watch the video below.
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source:Gematsu

 

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PlayStation 4, PC
[FONT=&quot]Shenmue III adds ‘AI Battling’ system[/FONT]
Published 42 mins ago. 0 comments.

Toy Capsule Box Set now available for order.


The crowdfunding campaign for Shenmue III has reached $7 million with its Kickstarter and Slacker Backer campaigns combined, which has unlocked the “AI Battling” expansion to its battle system, developer Ys Net announced.
Here is an overview of the system, via Ys Net:

Battle System Expanded: AI Battling

This control system lets you automatically unleash the perfect technique in response to the opponent’s positioning and distance. R&D for this system is based on Yu Suzuki’s concept for players who are not used to fighting games or for those who want a full immersion battle experience. This battle system is highly compatible with, and will be an extension to the current battle system.
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Additionally, Ys Net has announced that the “Toy Capsule Box Set” limited edition of the game is now available for order through Fangamer.

Finally, the company shared some additional information regarding the backer surveys that were sent out in June. Find that below.

? Survey FAQ
We have received many inquiries concerning the survey for the following which we would like to address here.
*Please note that policies and implementation may change without notice depending on applicable quantities and content.
Name Credit Input
There are three fields in which to input your name for name credit rewards. The first is English only and is required. The second and third are optional and accept other languages.
If you choose to enter your name in the second or third field in a language other than English, these optional names will take precedent.
*This will not apply if there would be a systems conflict or if deemed to be against public decency.
Concerning Pictures, Images and Text
Below is the list of prohibited content for survey responses. Should the dev team deem that survey responses contain prohibited content, or if responses are unfit for development or sales of the game, content may be edited or deleted.
*For example, offending text will be replaced with asterisks (***). Offending parts of images will be edited or deleted, or in some cases the content will not be displayed in the game.

• Content that infringes upon copyrights, trademarks or other rights
• Content that engages in slander, discrimination, or violations of human rights
• Content that is contrary to public decency
• Content where religious or political activities are included
• Content containing personal information

Game development will move forward based on your responses to go out to fans all around the world. We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
? PC & PS4 Physical Version Disc Data
We would like to address the many inquiries concerning the physical version disc data. Development is moving forward to have all necessary data to play the game contained on the disc. Please rest assured that the disc will not be just a prompt for an internet download.
*An internet connection is a planned requirement for the purposes of game updates and reward activation.
That’s the breaking news! The team would again like to thank you all for your wonderful support! See you next update!
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Shenmue III is due out for PlayStation 4 and PC in 2019.
View the above screenshot in high resolution at the gallery.

visit gallery »
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source:Gematsu

 

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[FONT=&quot]Shenmue I & II ‘What is Shenmue? Part 1: The Story’ trailer[/FONT]
Published 15 hours ago. 6 comments.

Learn the basics of Shenmue with Ryo Hazuki's English voice actor.

Sega has released the first in a new series of trailers for Shenmue I & II exploring the basics of the Shenmue saga with Ryo Hazuki English voice actor Corey Marshall.


Here is an overview of the video, via Sega:

Exploring first and foremost the setting and story of Shenmue I & II, in this episode Corey guides us through Ryo’s tale of investigation and revenge for his father’s murder, and the mystery of the Dragon Mirror that his father kept hidden and eventually died to protect. Ryo’s quest of retribution against Lan Di, the man in the Chinese robes who assassinated his father before his very eyes, took him from the faithfully represented town of Yokosuka to different locations across China, meeting many allies along the way.
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Shenmue I & II is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on August 21.


Watch the trailer below.
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source:Gematsu