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Shenmue 3, the long-awaited sequel to the 1999 Sega Dreamcast RPG, released for PS4 and PC in November 2019, much to the delight of fans who had been waiting for a new instalment for nearly two decades. (Read More)

Deep Silver parent company gives appraisal of long-awaited sequel… (Read More)

Shenmue 3 sales were “fine,” but that doesn’t mean that a sequel is secure—its publisher parent company said the property did not gel with the “mass market” (via VGC). (Read More)

Ys Net recently released patch 1.03 for Shenmue III and a timeline for physical rewards on its Kickstarter page. (Read More)

The crowdfunded Shenmue III is finally out; Pokemon Sword and Shield top the charts; and Capcom brings its best merch to Shibuya's Parco (Read More)

Kickstarter funded a third instalment of this much-loved 80s murder mystery, but it's not all middle-aged nostalgia (Read More)

The wait is over. Ryo Hazuki's hunt for his father's killer is back on! "As with Shenmue 3, the Shenmue story is with you". The game's Kickstarter (which was one of its primary forms of funding) quickly became the most funded video game Kickstarter of all time, having raised over $6 million from fans. (Read More)

Shenmue 3 reviews are up, so what do the critics think of Yu Suzuki's latest game? (Read More)

Yu Suzuki has written a thank you letter to his fans that appears at the end of Shenmue III that says he hopes he can make Shenmue 4. (Read More)

The embargo had originally been set for November 21 – two full days after the long-awaited RPG’s release – but publisher Deep Silver has now claimed this was a mis-communication. (Read More)

The long-awaited RPG isn’t officially due to release until November 19, although many backers of the game’s crowd-funding campaign have reported their physical copies being dispatched. Media have also received copies of the game. (Read More)

It's hard to believe but Shenmue III is almost upon us, so Deep Silver released a launch trailer for the much-anticipated sequel. (Read More)

The long-awaited RPG isn’t officially due to release until November 19, although many backers of the game’s crowd-funding campaign have reported their physical copies being dispatched. (Read More)

Shenmue III begins literally where Shenmue II ends, which is quite uncanny and weird, as that original sequel game came out in 2001 when Sega's Dreamcast was already on its last, three-year-old, legs. (Read More)

A game like Shenmue should have a ton of cut scenes and dialogue. That's what you expect going in. But there's a difference between good exposition, and the kind that you literally can't escape from. (Read More)

Shenmue 3 wouldn't be Shenmue without a ton of random mini-games and things to do, and fortunately the Shenmue 3 demo delivers. (Read More)

Shenmue 3 caused some controversy earlier this year after moving away from Steam and opting to launch as an Epic Games Store exclusive. (Read More)

Shenmue 3 developer Ys Net has revealed that their Kickstarter backers may not receive the promised Steam keys due to ongoing negotiations with Valve Software. (Read More)

Ys Net is refusing Shenmue 3 refund to backers who switched to PS4 from PC following the announcement of Epic Store exclusivity. (Read More)

Due to ongoing negotiations with Valve, Ys Net is unable to confirm whether Steam keys for Shenmue 3 will be distributed despite the initial offer. (Read More)

Recent negotiations between Ys Net and Valve have lead to some new developments in steam key distribution (Read More)

Shenmue 3 refunds will be available for two weeks on Kickstarter. (Read More)

Shenmue 3 refunds will be available for two weeks on Kickstarter. (Read More)

This week in the world of PC gaming news, a new Steam library update is finally coming, along with some refunds for Shenmue III backers. (Read More)

Shenmue 3 developer Ys Net has detailed how you can go about getting a refund for your Kickstarter pledge. (Read More)

Yet another entry to be made in the on-going Shenmue III fiasco with the Epic Games Store. (Read More)

Ys Net and Deep Silver have revealed the details of the refunds for those who have been disappointed to see the PC version of Shenmue 3 given exclusively to the Epic Games Store. (Read More)

After initially denying refunds entirely following their E3 bombshell news, the company is finally ready to put up. (Read More)

Requests could take up to three months to process (Read More)

Many who backed Shenmue III for PC don't want it via the Epic Games Store. Refunds will be available soon, but they may take time to process. (Read More)

As a result, the development studio is offering those who are not wanting to play a copy of the game through Epic Games Store a refund. This is some solid news for fans that are committed to waiting for the upcoming Steam platform release, but just be ready in having to wait a few months for your refund to go through the system. (Read More)

While Shenmue 3’s debut is about three months away, since the game will be available on November 19 on PC and PlayStation 4, Ryo Hazuki’s new adventure has shown up in an interesting new trailer called “A Day in Shenmue”. (Read More)

More information has been revealed about the Trial Version for backers of Shenmue 3 as well as an update on those wanting to not get an EGS code. (Read More)

Here's all we know about the long-awaited Shenmue 3 so far, with the latest trailers. (Read More)

A playable trial version of Shenmue 3 is coming to the PC for backers of the game later in September 2019. (Read More)

A Shenmue 3 demo release date period has been announced, allowing backers of the project to go hands-on with the anticipated sequel soon. (Read More)

Developer Ys Net has revealed what will be included in the upcoming trial version of Shenmue 3. (Read More)

Developer Ys Net has confirmed that Shenmue III will be getting a Kickstarter backer demo next month ahead of the game's launch. (Read More)

Kickstarter backers will get a Shenmue 3 demo in September, but PS4 players will have to wait for the full game. The demo is not coming to the console. (Read More)

Shenmue 3, the most funded video game in Kickstarter history, is just around the corner. (Read More)

Backers of the Shenmue III Kickstarter campaign will receive their first glimpse at Shenmue III late in September with a one-hour trial set in Bailu Village. (Read More)

The developers of Ys Net led by Yu Suzuki update the pages of the Shenmue 3 official website to illustrate in detail all the bonuses provided for those who participated in the Shenmue 3 fundraising campaign on Kickstarter and contributed, by doing so, to the development of the title. (Read More)

The Shenmue 3 Kickstarter backer rewards have finally been revealed and the physical rewards include some really weird and interesting products. (Read More)

Fans are expressing disappointment and frustration over "Shenmue 3" developer's business practices. Its Kickstarter backers aren't promised any DLC passes despite their startup support for the game. (Read More)

According to one of the Kickstarter backers of Shenmue 3, they won't be getting pre-order & Deluxe Edition content from retail versions. (Read More)

Shenmue III fans who had backed Ys Net (Read More)

After the recent disagreements between developer and fanbase due to the exclusive publication of the game on Epic Store, here comes another piece of news that could upset those who funded the Shenmue III project from the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform from the beginning. (Read More)

Ys Net really can't seem to catch a break with Shenmue III. After some massive backlash about refusing refunds for players dissatisfied with the title's sudden Epic Games Store exclusivity, it seems Kickstarter backers will not be receiving... (Read More)

More disappointment for backers. (Read More)

Apparently, Ys Net will not be making Shenmue 3 preorder bonus content available to Kickstarter Backers. They will instead need to buy the content separately. (Read More)

Shenmue III's Kickstarter backers will not be receiving pre-order content. (Read More)

The Shenmue 3 Season Pass reportedly won't be given to Kickstarter backers for free, even if they pledged hundreds of dollars to the campaign. (Read More)

The hotly-anticipated Shenmue III going Epic exclusive has caused a stir amongst PC Kickstarter backers. (Read More)

With Steam backers upset by the year delay, Epic is looking to clean up similar situations going forward. (Read More)

Shenmue 3 has been a hot topic in the video games world recently due to the announcement made by its developers not too long ago which revealed that the game is going to be an Epic Games Store exclusive. (Read More)

Tim Sweeney has confirmed that the company will refund backers unhappy that the new Shenmue will be an Epic-exclusive. (Read More)

YS NET has provided more information which includes their decision to honor refunds to donators awaiting a Steam key for Shenmue III. (Read More)

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced Tuesday that Epic is "funding the cost of all Kickstarter refunds resulting from Shenmue III (Read More)

If you were one of the many people who put some money towards the Kickstarter for Shenmue 3, you're entitled to a refund in lieu of being able to play the game on Steam at release. (Read More)

Epic Games will step into fulfill refunds for players that wanted to play Shenmue III on Steam instead of the Epic Games store, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney announced. (Read More)

Shenmue 3 is the latest to hit the Epic Games Store as a timed-exclusive. Kickstarter backers that wanted a Steam key are being offered refunds, and Epic is covering the cost. (Read More)

Shenmue 3 will not offer PC backers a Steam key at release. (Read More)

The Shenmue 3 Kickstarter has been an incredibly successful disaster. (Read More)

In its latest Kickstarter update, Ys Net detailed the digital and physical editions of Shenmue 3 and announced a refund request option. (Read More)

Decision highlights weird period of public platform transition for some PC games. (Read More)

The Kickstarter backers of the PC version of Shenmue 3 can get a refund if they feel unsatisfied with last month's decision to move that version of the game from Steam to the Epic Games Store, according to a Tuesday announcement from developer Ys Net. (Read More)

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According to Yu Suzuki and developer Ys Net, Shenmue 3 won't even reach the halfway point of protagonist Ryo Hazuki's entire journey. (Read More)

According to Sweeney, the reported sale figures do not include the funding money that Epic Games had provided the various developers/publishers with. (Read More)

Fan backlash seems to have been strong enough that Ys Net and Deep Silver are ready to rethink their deal. (Read More)

When Shenmue 3 releases later this fall, fans will finally get to continue Ryu Hazuki's story. However, it seems his story won't end with this game, as Yu Suzuki has confirmed that (Read More)

According to the FAQ on the game's website, Shenmue 3 will launch on Steam in the future. There's no indication as to when that will be. (Read More)

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Shenmue 3 is an Epic Games Store exclusive, and Kickstarter backers (who paid for Steam keys) are not happy as they are denied refunds. When Shenmue 3 was revealed at PlayStation (Read More)

A Shenmue 3 refund is being sought by irate players following an announcement made at yesterday (Read More)

How do you hide bad news while still making it public? You can push it out at 5 p.m. on Friday (the 'Friday news dump'). Or you can stick it at the end of a trailer during the PC Gaming Show, like the Shenmue 3 team did. (Read More)

At E3 this week, it was revealed that Ys Net's crowdfunded RPG sequel Shenmue III will be an Epic Games Store exclusive when it launches on PC this November. (Read More)

Surprise! The PC version of Shenmue 3 is now an Epic Games Store exclusive. That means the crowdfunded sequel, which was originally unveiled as part of Sony's E3 press conference in 2015, won't be sold through Steam or any other PC-centric storefront. "In looking for the most enjoyable experience on PC, it was decided together with Deep Silver after much discussion that the Epic Games Store would be the best distribution platform option," developer Ys Net said in a Kickstarter update. For now, it's unclear if backers who wanted the Steam version will be offered any kind of refund, or forced to accept the Epic Games Store version. (Read More)

Yu Suzuki took the stage at E3 2019 to reveal new gameplay of Shenmue III. Legendary Sega developer and Shenmue creator Yu Suzuki appeared at E3 2019, during the PC Gaming Show. Yu Suzuki revealed new Shenmue 3 gameplay footage. It was also revealed that Shenmue 3 (Read More)

Publisher Deep Silver has shot done rumors that Shenmue III will be coming to Xbox One. In the source code for the official website of the game, users on ResetEra found references to a possible port for Microsoft's console. This led to speculation that the long-awaited follow-up to Yu Suzuki's martial arts epic would be finding a home on the platform. Twitter user Wario64 even shared the find, which sparked more belief that the rumor was true. (Read More)

The developers of Shemue 3 have announced that they're delaying the launch of the game. The new release date is November 19th. (Read More)

Continuing from its predecessor, Shenmue is expected to continue the story of teenage martial artist Ryo Hazuki and his endeavour to search his father (Read More)

Talk about an unlikely sequel. Shenmue, once the most expensive videogame ever made, died a quiet death as Sega halted production of the Dreamcast. But so beloved was Yu Suzuki (Read More)

Much has changed since 2012, when Double Fine cracked open video game crowdfunding with more than $3.3 million raised. The video game Kickstarter movement began as part of the indie revolution against the very concept of publishers. Kickstarter was an integral part of indie validation at a time when small studios couldn (Read More)

The System Shock series has been a classic ever since the first game came out in 1994. A cyberpunk imagining of the year 2072, System Shock is a first-person action adventure set aboard the Citadel space station. You play as a hacker fighting their way through cyborgs, robots, and mutated crew members to foil the plans of a devious AI system. (Read More)

It's been 18 years since the release of Shenmue 2, and, for a long time, it looked like we would never see another installation in the action-adventure series. But, thanks to unrelenting fans, the persistence of director Yu Suzuki, and a successful Kickstarter, we're finally seeing Shenmue 3 release in 2019 (apparently). (Read More)

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Still, the most important thing for fans of the series is that the long-awaited sequel is (finally) on its way. After concluding its Kickstarter, the dev team opened up a three month "slacker backer" period through PayPal, which we now know resulted in around 12,000 latecomers pledging an extra $800,000 - taking the grand total across all campaigns to $7,179, 510. (Read More)

A lot of people doubt that Shenmue III will even come out, much less deliver on all of the hype that's been building up since the last entry was released in 2001. I want to believe, but I'm extremely cautious at the moment: developer Ys Net is seeking to assuage some of those fears this week. (Read More)

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This week's Gamescom convention in Germany has given CD Projekt its newest opportunity to showcase more of Night City, the amplified, Blade Runner-esque dystopian sprawl where Cyberpunk 2077 will unspool its open-world RPG adventure. A batch of killer new high-res screenshots emerged this week as part of the studio (Read More)

Kickstarter is a brilliant way to turn your dreams into reality - something which happened to these 12 campaigns over the last ten years. (Read More)

For many entrepreneurs, Kickstarter represents a level playing field where good ideas can find people with the cash to help make their dream a reality. Just look at the success of the legendary Potato Salad, where a guy tried to raise the funds to make, well, potato salad -- and ended up raising over $55,000 and throwing a potato party for charity. (Read More)

Pillars of Eternity, $3,986,929.Torment: Tides of Numenara, $4,188,927. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, $5,545,991. Shenmue 3, $6,333,295. All video games funded through Kickstarter  (Read More)

Shenmue 3 has reached $7 Million Stretch Goal and is going to receive battle system expansion: AI Battling. (Read More)

The latest Shenmue 3 Kickstarter update covers backer surveys, reward tiers, an approaching $7 million stretch goal courtesy of the Slacker Backer campaign, and some ruminations on plans for "AI Battling," a control system designed to make the game more accessible for players who aren't accustomed to fighting games or want "a full immersion battle experience." But if you keep scrolling down, down, down, you will eventually come upon information of a more practical sort: The minimum system requirements. (Read More)

Most gamers expect the latest PC games to require fairly powerful components, but Shenmue 3 will apparently buck that trend. Shenmue 3 is officially the most funded video game in Kickstarter history and the twelfth most funded Kickstarter project ever, just barely being beaten by the Fidget Cube. There isn (Read More)

Delays are inevitable with Kickstarter projects. The scope of these games often extend far beyond what was initially imagined, especially when they smash their goals and in the case of Shenmue III, smash Kickstarter records. (Read More)

Shenmue 3 is one of the largest Kickstarter success story. It was revealed at one of the most hyped E3 2015 press conference by Sony. Shenmue 3 was shown as a Kickstarter on stage at Sony (Read More)

Shenmue 3 has received some criticism over its visuals and animations. The game is being developed on Unreal Engine 4 but the visuals are inconsistent so far, which is the case for a game that is in development, but the animations itself felt dated when a new trailer was released for it last year as part of behind the scenes development footage. (Read More)

Shenmue III developer Ys Net posted a new video on their Kickstarter page where director Yu Suzuki talked about the game (Read More)

A game as big as Shenmue III has a lot of moving parts. Several studios are working on the project and helping it come to life alongside of Shenmue father Yu Suzuki and his team at Ys Net, and that includes Shibuya Productions -- a company that's handling marketing and publishing alongside of Sony. Its president and founder, Cedric Biscay, has also recently confirmed that Shemue III is still on track for 2018, noting that the year will be great "with the [release] of Shenmue III on PS4 and PC," teasing "many other surprises" that may or may not have anything to do with Shenmue. (Read More)

[VIDEO] - Shenmue III is launching for PC and PlayStation 4 sometime in the second half of next year. In related news, Deep Silver picked up the game (Read More)

For better or worse (Read More)

A new trailer has dropped for Shenmue III, showcasing the first footage we (Read More)

Following last week's news that the game won't be attending E3 again this year comes the news that Shenmue 3 has been delayed until next year. (Read More)

At the Digital Dragons expo in Poland last month, Justin Bailey (not that one), the CEO and founder of the investment/crowdfunding platform Fig, spoke about the decline of crowdfunding. (Read More)

Shenmue 3 is going to be skipping this year's E3 - and it's looking increasingly likely it'll also be missing its initial shipping date of December this year (Read More)

Since Sega will be releasing the third game in the series, it makes sense to re-release the first two games. (Read More)

Everything you need to know about Shenmue III, including latest news, release date, trailers, and much more! (Read More)

A few of these games are on Steam Early Access, hell one of them has been on there for years now, but the full game isn (Read More)

Shenmue III used to be in every headline weeks after the E3 reveal, but things have cooled down drastically in recent months. (Read More)

Buzzwords are showing up more frequently in crowdfunded campaigns and have the potential to hurt crowdfunding as a potential platform. (Read More)

Shenmue is, without hyperbole, one of the most important games ever made. With a long-awaited third installment finally on the way and more than a decade of pent-up hype and hope ingrained in our collective consciousness, we have to wonder: Will Shenmue 3 live up to that? Can it? (Read More)

A year after Shenmue III was crowdfunded on Kickstarter by Ys Net, Cliqist takes a look at the anniversary celebrations for the long-awaited RPG. (Read More)

The game is scheduled for release on PlayStation 4 and PC in December 2017, and continues the journey of Ryo Hazuki as he explores China in search of the the mysterious martial artist who murdered his father. (Read More)

With Shenmue 3 on the way thanks to an extremely successful Kickstarter project, fans are clamoring for a possible HD remaster of the two games that started it all (Read More)

Shenmue 3 developers unveiled on Saturday a new video showing screenshots and clips of weather and fishing areas of the awaited PS4 and PC title, at the Monaco Anime Game International Conference. (Read More)

Some new shots of Shenmue 3 show progress of the game's development. (Read More)

Last year saw a jump in the amount of money pledged to games on Kickstarter, but the cash was divided between fewer projects. (Read More)

A new report explains how game projects continued to push Kickstarter in 2015, a best-ever year for the category (and the service) that saw successes like Shenmue III and Yooka-Laylee make serious money. (Read More)

Can you believe it? 2015 is over, and with it, I have managed to gather data on Kickstarter video game campaigns for almost the entirety of the year. (Read More)

The gaming industry offers more paths to market than ever before. (Read More)

Video games took in $46,177,705 on Kickstarter in 2015, according to new stats released today by the crowdfunding company. That’s significantly more than 2014 but not quite as much as Kickstarter made from games in 2013. (Read More)

Leaders from Kickstarter, Indiegogo and Fig weigh in on how crowdfunding has transformed the landscape of the gaming industry (Read More)

Should Kickstarter-exclusive rewards be made available to PayPal "Slacker Backers"? The developer has decided. (Read More)

People with big dreams are no longer relying on professional investors to fund their ideas. (Read More)

Here’s a look back at the five campaigns on each site that raised the most money this year, and where those campaigns are now. (Read More)

Video game crowdfunding has been on the rise in 2015, with Kickstarter revenues surpassing 2014's slump. However, less projects were funded. Why is that? (Read More)

Fans of games and series we thought we'd never see again were well-served this year. (Read More)

When Yu Suzuki took the stage at Sony's E3 press conference to announced a Kickstarter for Shenmue 3, a sequel to a game series few modern gamers have even heard of, few could have predicted just how much money it would raise. In the first two hours it flew past the $1 million mark. By the end of its 30 day campaign, the project had become the highest funded video game Kickstarter of all time, bringing in more than $6 million. (Read More)

During an interview with Eurogamer, Shenmue 3 director, Yu Suzuki, says that he needs more money in order to make the game's graphics 'gorgeous visually'. (Read More)

Shenmue 3 is one of those games that is going to have a very loyal following when it finally officially launches. (Read More)

It is not intended to replace or change the goals of the original Kickstarter campaign, but to give the devs another chance to reach their stretch goals. (Read More)

If we look closely at games that have been fully funded, we can find some lessons on how game studios can succeed at crowdfunding. (Read More)

If you want to make your idea a reality, you may as well try crowdfunding it -- it worked out well for these folks! (Read More)

The fundraising Kickstarter for Shenmue 3 wrapped up Friday night with 69,320 people giving $6.3 million to Yu Suzuki and his team to create the third game in the Shenmue trilogy. (Read More)

Shenmue 3 is the highest funded video game Kickstarter campaign of all time, but that doesn't mean everything is perfect. (Read More)

On June 11th, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night — the latest project from long-time Castlevania producer Koji Igarashi — became the most funded game in Kickstarter history, racking up $5,545,991 by the time the campaign was complete. But the record didn't last long: today Shenmue 3 has taken the crown as Kickstarter's biggest video game. (Read More)

Records, like rules, were made to be broken. Shenmue 3's Kickstarter campaign recently wrapped and upon doing so it set the bar for video-game projects. (Read More)

Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone! As we announced, Yu Suzuki himself, and more project members, will be appearing on Twitch again to celebrate the final hours of Shenmue 3 Kickstarter project. Last minute shoutout for all the Shenmue fans to... (Read More)

Happy Shenmue to You!  Here we go, the final rewards for the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter! This is your absolutely last chance to get these Kickstarter only rewards and help #SaveShenmue !!!  SAVE SHENMUE DIGITAL UPGRADE - $39 Kickstarter exclusive... (Read More)

Hello Backers and Shenmue Fans Everywhere!  Yes, we are now down to the final 24 hours of the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter! Everyone has been working so hard to make this project a success, so Yu Suzuki would like to give a special message of thanks and... (Read More)

Bonjour fans de Shenmue! We one more very important person to introduce. Co-producer and longtime Shenmue fan, Cédric Biscay. Here is a little Q & A to get us all acquainted. Could you introduce by yourself to all of the Shenmue fans out there?... (Read More)

Greeting Shenmue Allied Forces!   We have been getting a lot of questions asking if Masaya Matsukaze will be the Japanese voice of Ryo for Shenmue 3. Yes, it is official, Mr. Matsukaze will be reprising his role as the voice of Ryo! Yu-san said... (Read More)

But everyone loves Shenmue so it's okay (Read More)

Shenmue Salutations! Here we are with two days left! This month has been quite a journey, and just like our hero Ryo, we have fought hard battles and made new friends along the way. None of us can doubt we have been brought together by the love we... (Read More)

Yu Suzuki’s new startup Ys Net has received $4.9 million in pledges on its Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to develop Shenmue III, the third-highest amount for any video game on the crowdfunding site. (Read More)

Greetings Shenmue Family!  We have come to the final three days of the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter! Your support and encouragement alone have already made this project a huge success. Thank you!!! But we are not finished yet! It is our pleasure to... (Read More)

Greetings Backers and Shenmue Fans! Yu-san sends a big thanks for all of your questions at #YouaskYu. Lots of game insights and good laughs await below! But first, there is a new reward up for grabs. Your name will be turned into Chinese characters... (Read More)

It's been 14 years since Shenmue 2 but Shenmue 3 is coming and here's all the info including Kickstarter, release date, price and platforms. (Read More)

Hello Everyone! Poll results from your favorite character and mini-game are in, with an outstanding 14,751 people replying! Some questions were not answered by all of the respondents, but it is pretty easy to see where loyalties lay!  The winner for... (Read More)

Hello Everyone, Thank you for all of your #YouaskYu questions! All of the questions and answers from today's session will be posted on a later update. Keep your unasked questions safe, because Yu-san will return on #YouaskYu! *** *** *** Masaya... (Read More)

Shenmue Salutations!   New rewards are here! Celebrate Shenmue's return by being there yourself in word or toy!   SHENMUE GUESTBOOK - $600 Put your name and a 140 character message in the guestbook of a Choubu inn. Write your... (Read More)

Hello Everyone! Before we get into our member interview for today, a big thank you to everyone for helping us reach the $4.6M Baisha Battle Event Stretch Goal! Ryo will have a tough battle on his hands with this one!  *** *** *** Today’s interview... (Read More)

Shenmue Salutations!   When Shenmue first came out, it was more real, more life-like than any game to have come before it. One of the people responsible for that feat was architect Manabu Takimoto. As the game environment designer for the Shenmue... (Read More)

Hello Again Everyone!   Put your stamp on the game with these rewards! Yu Suzuki wanted to include both of these rewards, as they draw from the culture and traditions of the Far East in which the game takes place.  DREAMS COME TRUE - $1,400 Choose... (Read More)

Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening Shenmue Fans! Kenji Miyawaki is back for the second part of his interview for one look back and one look forward. Kenji talks about how Ryo’s character got his fashion sense, and explains the mysterious character on... (Read More)

Hello Everyone! Two new rewards have been added to the line up! Both of these rewards will bring you closer to the world of Shenmue and let you more thoroughly enjoy your Shenmue 3 experience. S3 WORLD TELECOM - $80 Get an international phone card... (Read More)

Hello Everyone!!!  It has been a long 14 years that fans have been waiting for a Shenmue sequel, but in that time a vibrant community grew—creating, sharing and keeping the faith. Because you have been there even after all of this time, we have... (Read More)

Shenmue 3 would be a better realised game if the Kickstarter campaign manages to raise $10 million. And if it doesn’t, creator Yu Suzuki will not be disappointed. (Read More)

First is the recent Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night ($5.5M), which Shenmue 3 ($4.4M) could reach in the next 11 days in its campaign, though that seems unlikely. (Read More)

The people have been heard. With the 'Shenmue 3' Kickstarter a little more than halfway done, the developers have announced a much-requested backer reward, a physical copy for PS4 players. (Read More)

The phenomenon known as the Shenmue 3 kickstarter has just gotten even more incredible with the latest announcement that donors will be eligible for a physical copy of the PS4 version of the game. (Read More)

Shenmue 3 will see a physical-copy release on a console, the game's developers told Kickstarter backers this weekend. Contributing $60 to the game's development now delivers four options (Read More)

Yu Suzuki and the team behind the Shenmue III Kickstarter campaign have announced that backers interested in a physical copy of the game for the PS4 can now obtain one if they pledge $60 or more. (Read More)

It's safe to say people are excited about Shenmue 3: Just 48 hours after legendary developer Yu Suzuki launched a crowdfunding campaign, the game smashed its $2 million fundraising goal, pulling in more than $4 million, and setting a couple Kickstarter records in the process. (Read More)

Hello Shenmue Fans throughout the World!   More I AM SHENMUE 3 Rewards have been added, timed better for Shenmue fans across across the globe. There were lots of comments from the European Shenmue community saying they woke up to find all the... (Read More)

Hello backers, Shenmue fans & PS4 gamers! The Shenmue 3 Kickstarter proudly announces the addition of the PlayStation 4 Physical Copy Reward. This is one of the most requested items on the list, and we are very happy to be able to include the... (Read More)

Greetings Shenmuers! So, who wants to be in Shenmue 3? Here is your chance to get in the game and be a Shenmue superstar! Also! More dinner parties with Yu Suzuki have been added. One will be in Monaco, and one will be in Los Angeles. Dine with the... (Read More)

Hello Everyone! Yu Suzuki’s power of imagination, and the genius to bring it all together, has manifested itself time and again with every work of art he has produced. His vision for the future of entertainment-- the concept that was Shenmue--was... (Read More)

Shenmue 3 Kickstarter PS4 Physical Disc Release $60 PC: One of the most requested items for the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter, Ys Net confirmed that a physical PlayStation 4 Kickstarter Backer's Edition of the game is being offered as a Reward. (Read More)

"Special Backer Edition" available with $60 backing. (Read More)

Hello Everyone!  The power of Shenmue’s music was undoubtedly one of the big reasons that made the Shenmue series such a memorable experience. One of men responsible for this great achievement, is Ryuji Iuchi.  The composer of "Shenhua's Theme,"... (Read More)

Hello Everyone! Just in! Corey Marshall, the actor who did the English voice acting for the main character Ryo in Shenmue 1 & 2, is now confirmed for Shenmue 3!  The support for Mr. Marshall to reprise his role as Ryo has been just... (Read More)

Shenmue and its sequel's english language versions starred Corey Marshall as Ryo Hazuki, and it's just been confirmed that Marshall will reprise his role in Shenmue 3. (Read More)

What other kinds of perks are going to pop up? (Read More)

Sega's "Shenmue III" video game recently made it to the headlines. The game, which took to the crowdfunding site Kickstarter to funding for its development, broke the world record for the fastest video game to raise $1 million dollars through a crowdfunding campaign. "Shenmue III" reached $1 million dollars in a record 1 hour and 42 minutes after the campaign was launched during Sony's E3 press conference. (Read More)

Hello Everyone! Today we introduce Masahiro Yoshimoto, the script writer for Shenmue. He has written scripts and screenplays for film and TV, from dramas, to crime, to suspense, to mystery, to period dramas, and for just about every genre there is.... (Read More)

Hello Everyone! Shenmue has a diverse and huge cast of characters. Hundreds of unique personalities, each with their own story, each going about their own lives in the world of Shenmue. Giving these people shape and breathing life into them was... (Read More)

Hello Everyone! Thank you for joining Yu Suzuki on Twitch on Friday! Many of the big questions from the campaign so far were addressed, so here is a rundown of questions and Mr. Suzuki’s responses: Will there be a physical reward for PS4? This is... (Read More)

The post, along with a video, includes some of the thought process behind going to Kickstarter, and how that would effect the games creation. (Read More)

In a livestreamed Q&A, Yu Suzuki said that he's considering physical copies of Shenmue 3 PS4, and will speak to SEGA about Shenmue 1 & 2 remasters. (Read More)

Hello Everyone! Yu Suzuki will be on Twitch to talk Shenmue 3 in about 2 hours at 7:00PM PDT (2:00AM GMT). The official Shenmue 3 Twitch channel is at: www.twitch.tv/shenmue3official See you there!  (Read More)

While PlayStation LifeStyle was part of a group media session with Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida at this year's E3, we were also fortunate enough to get a quick sit down chat with the person many consider to be the most vocal voice of the PlayStation brand. (Read More)

Shenmue 3 creator Yu Suzuki clarifies Sony's role in the game's development process, assuring fans that they will not see a dime of the project's Kickstarter funds. (Read More)

Yu Suzuki recently updated Shenmue 3 followers on the funding of Shenmue 3, which is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. (Read More)

Hello Backers and Shenmue Fans!   So, what about those Stretch Goals? With all of your questions, this couldn't wait any longer! Without further ado, Yu Suzuki talks Stretch Goals: You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play... (Read More)

Hello Shenmue Fans and soon to be Shenmue Fans! Yu Suzuki will be doing a Twitch stream on Friday, June 26 at 7:00PM PDT (Saturday, June 27 2:00AM GMT).  There is lots of Shenmue to talk about, so look for the Twitch Channel link to be posted with... (Read More)

SHENMUE 3 looks to be pushing the ambitious project powered by kickstarter into a revolutionary open world experience on PS4 and PC. (Read More)

Shenmue 3 creator Yu Suzuki has taken to his Kickstarter page to clear up the confusion about what backers’ donations go toward in the end. (Read More)

There have been many questions concerning Shenmue 3’s budget and what outside sources will be added to the money collected through Kickstarter. I apologize for not having been more forthright in this area and would like to take this opportunity to... (Read More)

Cliqist takes a look at the crowdfunding revolution that took place at E3 2015. (Read More)

Shenmue creator Yu Suzuki took to Kickstarter today in an attempt to address concerns about the budget and co-funding of his next project, Shenmue 3. (Read More)

Hello Shenmue Backers! Today we have special backer only poll to see who the most popular Shenmue character is. So confident are we, Ryo? Think you got this one in the bag, do you? We’ll just see now, won’t we? By voting, the top ranked character... (Read More)

Shenmue 3 looks to be actually happening, but in order for creator Yu Suzuki to achieve his full vision he needs a lot of support from crowdfunding backers (Read More)

Greetings Shenmue Fans Everywhere! It has been a very emotional week! Tears of joy have been shed, hugs and heartfelt stories have been shared, and shouts of, “(explicative) Shenmue!” reverberate from every corner of the internet. Your unwavering... (Read More)

'Shenmue' might continue, but only if the third installment goes well. (Read More)

Many fans were confused after learning about Sony's direct involvement in Shenmue 3, but it's simpler than you may think. (Read More)

Cliqist takes a look at all 24 Kickstarter video game campaigns that launched last week. From the great to the awful. (Read More)

Hello everyone, My apologies for the new posting. Here is the new link: http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/3ahcwf/i_am_yu_suzuki_new_posting/ I will try and answer the top questions populated on the first post as much as possible. Thank you very... (Read More)

Hi Everyone! Yu Suzuki will be on Reddit in a couple of hours at 9:30 PM PDT.  Yu-san wants to answer as many questions as possible. Please follow these rules to make it go smoothly: Ask only one question per post. Keep your question short and... (Read More)

Hello to Everyone around the World! The Shenmue Carnival is in full swing now! Invite your friends to the party and keep sharing the news. Shout it from the streets to the mountains that Shenmue is back! Today we have an interview from the main... (Read More)

Legendary Sega game series Shenmue is to receive a third installment thanks to a $3m-and-rising Kickstarter campaign. But now we find out that Sony is a 'partner' in the game, investing an 'undisclosed budget' despite no mention on the game's pleas for crowdfunding. What gives? (Read More)

RYO'S JACKET - REPLICA  $3,000-We have created this very special reward due to popular demand. If you were kicking yourself for missing the Original, this is your chance! Not just any replica of Ryo's trademark leather jacket. This is a Yu Suzuki... (Read More)

Hello Shenmuers! Thanks to everyone backing, supporting, and getting the word out. Every retweet and repost will bring more backers, and more backers means more Shenmue 3. Yes, we are at day four of the Kickstarter of the Shenmue of the century. And... (Read More)

We knew Shenmue 3 went gangbusters on Kickstarter, but not quite how gangbusters. (Read More)

Hello Everyone!   Thank you everyone for all of your wonderful comments! Hearing everyone's stories and seeing everyone's reactions is what this all about. Shenmue means so much to so many people and we hope everyone keeps spreading the love. There... (Read More)

Epic thanks to Ryan Payton for everything he has done for us and for Shenmue.  It was Ryan who really pushed Yu-san to do a Kickstarter for Shenmue 3. His support and consul have been instrumental in making the dream of a Shenmue sequel a reality,... (Read More)

The anticipated RPG makes early bank. (Read More)

The Shenmue 3 Kickstarter is set to hit its $3.2 million stretch goal soon, because as of press time, backers have already pledged $3 million to the project. And $40,000 of the figure was doled out by four folks pledging at the $10,000 tier. (Read More)

Happy Day 2 Everyone! That was an AMAZING first day! And we have only just started! There are still so may stops to make, so let's keep this ship steaming on. Throughout the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter campaign, we will have a whole carnival of everything... (Read More)

Beloved Shenmue Fans Around The World! Thank you so much everyone! You have spoken and the message has been heard loud and clear. We want Shenmue! We have reached our funding goal of $2 million! But! We have Stretch Goals all lined up to make this... (Read More)

Joyous Greetings Shenmue Fans! If you missed the announcement at the E3 Sony press conference--yes, this is Kickstarter for Shenmue 3, let there be no doubt! Fans everywhere have called for this day, and now the time has finally come. It has been an... (Read More)

Fans let out a collective squeal of joy when Shenmue 3 was announced at Sony’s E3 conference and then rushed to pledge their support on Kickstarter. In just three hours, the campaign has raised more than $1.36 million, more than half of its $2 million goal, from about 16,000 backers. (Read More)

When Microsoft made the announcement that they’d be adopting some kind of Early Access process for the Xbone, I joked that one of the other major publishers would use their conference to announce a Kickstarter. And so.. (Read More)