What we mean is that YS needs to level with us.
I got that and pointed that he already did to the extent he is allowed to, and I have no reason for not believing him.
Moreover he went into the prequel possibility in fairly enough detail when he could've ommited that part.
Now, I got to remind that prior to IGN interview the silence was indeed absolute and the general claims were in the line of "Just say something" my anticipations were "whatever he says it won't be enough to some". The same thing happened when he pointed he was into AI research. Before that "please anything", "ok Im into AI research", say anything people:
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In terms of leveling, Suzuki even addressed somewhere (don't have the link sorry) that he struggled at directing a company. That alone talks hundreds about the guy in being in touch with reality, besides being humble and open to criticism. His commitment to Shenmue future is out of discussion for me.
It’s no longer enough to just hear YS think out loud saying “I’d like to make 4” “Quest markers would be nice” “Wouldn't it be cool if I could make a prequel?”
Why don't we write him a script in order to read it out loud for us?
Hey,
I totally relate to getting further answers - ideally in a new "You Ask Yu" format - but what I mean is that no one can twist Suzuki's arm if he's not into it.
And to what things he should say, thats for him to decide isn't it? I repeat, I guess we could ask him politely another QA at his Twitter and respect the outcome.
If we are no closer to getting Shenmue 4 then we were 5 years ago, he needs to contact the fan base (the people who ostensibly saved Shenmue) and give us a sober assessment of our chances for getting another game.
I disagree with the whole 'Kickstarter funders saving Shenmue' epic narrative for a number of reasons that would unnecesarily enlong this already overly large post so just lets agree into disagree.
Again, the sober statement has been made and made clear that
chances are sadly slim atm. Slim doesn't mean impossible tho. We need to adjust our mind to that, dispelling misconceptions.
In my opinion, there's two mindsets with their equivalent outcome:
A) "Fuck it. I'm done with the series. If it gets anounced, nice. But not gonna buy anything Sega/YSnet unrelated to Shenmue" There won't be any S4/Zero in the future. Maybe we even get the most wild case of both companies going bankrupt.
B) "I'm gonna calmly support the boards, YouTube channel, Tweetathlons, new merch and everything that keeps the illusion buzzing." We'll hear about Shenmue sooner than later.
I’m all for never giving up and one day we WILL get closure (even if it’s just Ryan Peyton telling us the broad outline of the main story) but it’s now pushing half a decade since Shenmue 3 came out and if YS hasn’t found a publisher yet what is going to change? We all know Shenmue 3 did not do very well critically or commercially so I don’t see a realistic path unless there is another X factor which got us S3 (in that case the Kickstarter fad).
Is nice to hear that you still optimistic despite the frustation - which I totally empathize. About what could change?For starters, it could change into getting in touch with a publisher now that he went public on the issue. Note that getting one and not talking about the good news doesn't imply nothing happens as that publisher could require to not make public statement for certain period.
Also, I see a common misconception with S3 performance and the future of the series. There're dozens of game series which had a set back at some point and still being produced without any X factor involved. For a game to success or flop, there's more than quality involved: timing with competition and marketing are equally key factors and I believe S3 lacked in those areas way more than the game being bad in quality.
At this point I’m holding on to hope that Sega will do something with Shenmue due to their IP revivals. But Sega will only make it if they think there’s money in it…. remember Sega doesn’t give a crap about us and how much we want Shenmue they are a company and therefore only care about making money off us…. it’s a business.
Yes, that's the most - if not only - viable option. Endorsed by crecent rumours about a new Virtua Fighter, their "This is only the beginning" after announcing their classics revival... A partnership between Sega and YS already taking place in the past also doubles the chances for getting Shenmue 4.
Mind that companies also takes risks from time to time and the same classics revivals are an example of that. Was really assured to get profit from new Crazy Taxi, Shinobi, JSR and such before announcement? I don't think so.
Also a reminder that a not-just-afew big actors in japanese game industry (Square Enix, Bandai Namco, Sony...) advocates to unite making front against the actual de facto monopoly in game eshops, dominated by west companies.
Sure, a domination achieved in all fairness but starting to turn evil and abusive towards users and foreign companies.
This union scenario allows to spread risks and one can only imagine what productions could arrive if this trend finally consolidates. Part of this strategy translated into producing Ni No Kuni, for example.
Can a Shenmue 4 with a solid AA budget make a profit? Unless the answer is yes it can’t happen anytime soon.
If I could answer to that without any shadow of doubt then I probably should switch my job from gardening to some game company
Im clueless and even have a hard time making a difference between Triple A and AA budgets. It so... Confusing.
@japalp I wasn't specting the spanish inquisition!
Now we all know how those people forced to sit on those pyramid shaped iron seats felt
Just in case, Im frustrated too buddy. And even finally saw the light with the manga cause if we run out of options.
