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Sega talks Shenmue's Future in Famitsu
- Thread starter Jcgamer60
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InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Well I know I'm going to start bugging Sony on the Playstation Blog about this.
Reginald P. Linux
Banned
Here's an idea, how about releasing Shenmue 1 & 2 on all three systems on the same day and the same price and see who wants it more? Then pester that company for money since they'll have the original sales to back them up.
Diablohead
Member
Shenmue 3 would work well on the wii imo, motion controls for rotating toys and tbh graphics would be closer to the DC then seeing a HD version, I think all the games should somehow group together the best they can.
I'm sure many people bought MGS despite not having played past Metal Gear games. If the story's good, it doesn't matter. The intro doesn't even need to explain everything, other than the basics of Ryo's quest, revenge, meeting that girl, and finding that cave (maybe that part could be replayed with the new visuals, to make more sense). The odd reference to past events, even if you haven't seen them yourself, helps the world feel deeper. I didn't know what the fuck happened in Zanzibar but it was still cool when Snake and Fox mentioned it as it showed the characters have history and depth beyond this one game. It made them feel more real.wrowa said:
Johnny Utah
Banned
The nerve. At least i like how Sega has slut itself up, and is now publicly saying they will suck a dick for money.
"God's Beard!"
Member
Natal-exclusive XBLA title, you're hearing it here first.
Jme
Member
If they wanted to make the game they would let the fans pay for it via something like Kickstarter. We "donate" funds to SEGA for the production of Shenmue 3. When a goal is reached, work begins. Those who donated a pre-determined minimum amount get a copy of the game. Think of it like a pre-funding pre-order. There is no question of viability in the marketplace when the market pays for it up front. If financial goals are not met by certain timeframe milestones, refunds are issued and work never begins.
Or at least for a portion of it, depending on how lofty they set their budgets.
Or at least for a portion of it, depending on how lofty they set their budgets.
Die Squirrel Die said:
It wouldn't exactly say Shenmue is tiny because there's a lot of detail in everything, but Shenmue 3 wouldn't have to have the ridiculous budget the first games had.
Nowadays I don't think Shenmue 3 would cost any more to make than say, Mass Effect or Yakuza 3.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
I Push Fat Kids said:
Sega, ignore this man. He's clearly insane!
I'm just kidding, but seriously we want Shenmue, nothing wrong with both.
I NEED SCISSORS
Banned
They should set up a scheme whereby the fans have to pay first, THEN they develop the game. Then they can attempt to stay within that budget.
pieatorium
Member
Aaron Strife
Banned
Do it Iwata.
Do it.
DO IT.
Do it.
DO IT.
Deku said:
Well, part two of my plan involves throwing a party for Sonic Team and slipping cyanide in the punch bowl. As they clutch their throats and look at me with looks of betrayed bewilderment I will lean over and whisper in their collective ears "This is for the werehog".
Also, I'm going to bring back Fighting Vipers.
SolidSnakex
Member
Jcgamer60 said:
While the market could change where something like Shenmue could sell a few million units, development costs are one thing that continues to go up. The major HD titles tend to cost around 20m at a minimum to develop. And Shenmue would be different because part of its claim to fame is insane attention to detail. Which is something that many major HD titles don't really attempt to do. So prices would likely be quite a bit higher than 20m.
BlazeHedgehog
Member
As a Shenmue fan, I have accepted that Shenmue is dead and buried and if it is ever resurrected it will be in an unrecognizable form that completely changes the mechanics of the game to something very different.
Any hints of "well, Shenmue is a possibility" do not excite me.
Any hints of "well, Shenmue is a possibility" do not excite me.
SolidSnakex
Member
StoOgE said:
I didn't bring up the Wii because Nintendo's stance on things is usually "We aren't doing it unless we can make a profit". And I don't think you can say that for Shenmue right now.
SolidSnakex said:
I don't honestly see any first party paying for Shenmue at any point in time. It's been almost a decade since Shenmue 2.. and it isn't like the franchise really set the world on fire in the first place.
It isn't like financing a Halo or Mario game. If Shenmue could be financed and have a reasonable chance of being profitable, then Sega would pull the trigger.
It's a niche game with a rabid fanbase and the games are insanely expensive to make. Not a winning combination.
Sega franchises that anyone gives a shit about at this point in time: Sonic.
Sad to say as a former Sega fanboy, but they are a shell of what they once were in the 90s.
SecretBonusPoint
Banned
Lets reopen an old wound for no reason! Thanks Sega!
Investigation Team Go!
Banned
I wonder how many people would be willing to pay Sega in advance to make this game. Hell, I bet many would be willing to pay more than $60 for the promise of having this game made within a few years. Sega needs to start a Shenmue III fund, and if it doesn't raise enough money for them to make the game, they send everyone's money back.
SolidSnakex
Member
StoOgE said:
I agree that I can't see any of the three funding this game. There just isn't any real incentive for them to do it. It sucks since Shenmue is one of my favorite series. But I realize that there's no real way that they can continue it and actually do the series justice with a proper budget.
Investigation Team Go!
Banned
StoOgE said:
And Ryo's one of the friends!?
Upsidedown Fuji
Member
I would put down 60 in advance for a Shenmue 3. They could handle it like the VOOT Live sticks. Of course a lot more money would be involved here, but I think they could get their fans to do something like that.
cabot said:
Why Chu Chu Rocket, Ooga Booga, Propeller Arena and Outrigger weren't ported to XBLA/PSN still totally amazes me.
Maybe VOOT bombed. I don't know.
But Sega should be porting the fuck out of AM2/AM3 arcade games to the system.
OH well, I love Sega.. and it wouldn't be Sega if they made smart decisions. So maybe Shenmue does have a chance.
amishpriest99
Member
I refuse to get my hopes up. Instead, perhaps I'll go replay Shenmue 1 & 2 and then feel depressed again that there will never be Shenmue 3.
SolidSnakex
Member
StoOgE said:
There's no excuse for ChuChu Rocket not to be on the download services right now. Puzzle games are popular and I can't see that game running them too much money to port.
gutter_trash
Banned
if there is anything more that torments me more than the Sonic-Cycle..
... it is the false hopes of a Shenmue III happening
stop tormenting me, SEGA!!
... it is the false hopes of a Shenmue III happening
stop tormenting me, SEGA!!
The Spoony Hou
Member
Sega should team up with Telltale Games and make an episodic game. They can make it profitable, I believe.