http://shenmue.link/post_en/557/?en
From the official Shenmue site:
Two new Shenmue III images (via Gematsu)
Deep Silver press release:
From the official Shenmue site:
New Partner!! & gamescom 2017 Update #3
Hello Everyone,
We have a major announcement today concerning our new publishing partner, and follow up details for gamescom.
Deep Silver Partnership Signed
The Shenmue III project has signed a global publishing contract with Deep Silver, the game division of the German company, Koch Media. Game fans may already be familiar with Deep Silver, as they are a trusted brand who has helped many Japanese game titles find their audiences around the world.
We are proud to have gained a wonderfully reliable partner to make sure Shenmue III reaches all its fans all over the planet.
Please see the press statement here.
(To be released at 4pm August 17th JST)
Meet & Greet at the entertainment area
Details have been confirmed for the Meet & Greet announced previously for the general admission entertainment area.
Yu Suzuki will be on hand for special Meet & Greet. Please stop on by!
Dates & times
Wednesday, August 23rd – 6:30 pm ~ 7:30 pm
Thursday, August 24th – 12:30 pm ~ 1:30 pm
Place
gamescom 2017 public area Hall 9.1 Booth B011/C010
*Please note that event times may begin slightly earlier or later depending on transit time.
*For information regarding gamescom 2017, please see their website at http://www.gamescom-cologne.com.
Two new Shenmue III images (via Gematsu)
Deep Silver press release:
Deep Silver and Ys Net Inc. Sign Global Publishing Deal
for SHENMUE III
Munich, Germany, August 17, 2017 – Deep Silver and Ys Net are excited to announce their
collaboration to publish YsNet's forthcoming, long awaited game Shenmue III.
The global publishing deal will cover the release exclusively on PlayStation®4 computer
entertainment systemand PC, both physical and digital versions.
The current release date is scheduled for the second half of 2018.
”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," said Dr. Klemens Kundratitz, CEO of Koch Media/Deep Silver
Yu Suzuki, the director of Shenmue III and CEO of Ys Net added, ”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."
”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," said Florian Hunziker, Vice President of PlayStation's Third Party Relations & Developer
Technology Group. ”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."
Industry legend, Yu Suzuki, will be attending Gamescom 2017 to attend two ”Meet & Greet"
in the public area Hall 9.1 Stand B011/C010, Wednesday evening 18:30-19:30, and
Thursday noon 12:30-13:30. He excited to meet Shenmue fans and celebrate this new
partnership with Deep Silver.