Game Sack Game Sack... Yu Suzuki needs 10 million dollars to make the open world game he truly envisioned. Not joking, you can look up the official source on reddit. Currently us Shenmue fans are scrambling to try and make this 10 mill goal a reality. Would it be possible for you to make a video regarding why people should continue supporting Shenmue even though Sony is funding it (btw not funding most it, most of the dev fund will be from kickstarter) and even though its passed its base funding amount?
I go back and watch your Shenmue videos time and time again. This is so so genuine, I can feel your passion and I feel the exact same way. The love they went into those games is felt everyday for me still. It’s so emotional. Thanks again.
Good news! She is giving the game a bash, and we will be visiting Guilin when we go see her folks next year. Now I just need an excuse to visit Japan...
I can honestly say the annoucement was the first and probably only time ive cried whilst taking a dump. Took me like 20 minutes to get off the toilet and almost gave myself a hemorrhoid 😂😂😂
Backed instantly. I could not be happier not only for myself that the game is coming out but for Johnny and all the other fans out there. We've waited so long and to be able to band together and make it happen is really touching.
Right there with you man. I was casting the conference on Twitch and I started crying so bad. Sony was playing with my hart all night and my hart could not take it by the time Shenmue show up. I am so happy right now.
OMG finally! we´ve waited so many years, i still can´t believe it :o now i have to get into that whole kickstarter thing wich i don´t know anything about^^
Johnny I feel the same way you do. I was looking up Games on GOG that the community there was voting on to include on the site. I saw Shenmue 3 was listed. I did an internet search and found the Kickstarter Campaign. I've already pledged. I gave up on Shenmue, but I'm glad that someone never gave up on the rest of the story to happen. It's very close to the goal of being funded. So hopefully all those great games we all wanted will appear as Kickstarter campaigns, get funded, and then be out for gamers and nongamers to buy. Since you are a huge Shenmue fan, I'm very happy your dream will come true. I'm happy for all Shenmue fans and the curious players that have not yet tried out Shenmue and Shenmue 2. I'm going to get out my Dreamcast and finish playing through Shenmue in the next few weeks. Then I'll try to complete Shuemue 2 on Xbox, since it looks like there is another chapter to enjoy.
HOLY FUCKING FUCK BALLS BATMAN!!!!! Yeah I cried too man. Don't give a shit. This game was a big part of my childhood, and I'll finally be able to give that kid the conclusion of an amazing story.
I'm not even going to lie man, I actually cried. Shenmue holds a lot of meaning for me because it was one of the few things that cheered me up at a pretty scary time in my life.
I can't believe it either! I never had the chance to experience the first two (and I want to), but I can't believe this! I will definitely help this and it's already almost to the halfway mark in its $2,000,000 goal.
Johnny your reaction is why I love your channel, nothing but raw unscripted emotion. I unfortunately couldn't watch sony's press conference because I was at work but when my friend rang to tell me I had a tear in my eye.
It's been hours since I saw it. I'm still up at night. Still tingling. I'm pinching myself while watching the kickstarter tick up closer to its goal. It's finally fucking happening. There's no doubt it's going to surpass might no. 9. I'm waiting till payday to get the pc version. Greatest E3 ever.
Sony wheeled Suzuki out to beg for money. Damn shame they are not funding it themselves. $2,000,000 budget means this is going to be an "indie" level game. Come on Sony please finance this game with a healthy budget. Give the game a proper chance.
***** I'm not so sure. The kickstarter could just be an option they gave to him to say "show me that you have an audience for this" and once they reach that goal they'll receive help. Then again it is coming to PC so maybe it's not the case.
***** People have been begging for this game on every corner of the internet for the last 10+ years. Sony knows there's a demand and that it will sell. I don't blame them for wanting to get a little upfront money out of a Kickstarter, but they certainly know the demand is there and that it will sell.
I reacted the same exact way. It was real emotional especially being someone who heavily supported dreamcast and imported shenmue 2 the second the euro version came out. It really is the blade runner of video games. Dreams do come true.
I'm a Nintendo guy trough and trough. And so I say Sonny, you have made a lot of people happy today, and I will not deny pure joy when I see it. Well done Sonny, you deserve a great round of applause for what you have shown today. Still rooting for Nintendo (fingers crossed)
Wow Happyconsolegamer I never seen you react like this for a video game. Every Shenmue fan is so emotional right now by the announcement we all been waiting for. Rejoice my fellow Shenmue fans!
I never play shenmue but watch my brother play 1 and 2 when i was a kid and watched a playthorugh of the game on youtube so many times. I listened to the music when studying or doing other tasks in my room. I'm backing this. Big shout of to the fans for keeping this game alive after 14 years.
I've never even played Shenmue but I went ahead and backed it. Was so exciting seeing that announcement knowing how much you and so many others wanted Shenmue 3 for so long
So awesome, such passion, such a beautiful community. Almost at goal already. Guys, take care of yourself, get some exercise, eat better. we have 2.5 years til launch. You want to be alive for it!!!!
I just subscribed to you. I watched your ORIGINAL Shenmue video which was 4 years old. Then watched this one. You seem like a genuinely nice guy! I have NEVER played Shenmue, but I donated to the kickstarter ($29) and I'm super excited to play it. I'm happy that your dream has come true. My dream was an FFVII remake! So looks like we're both happy man!
This has been a good e3 for gamers. I'm happy to see this as much as you HappyConsoleGamer I remember when I played shenmue on the original dreamcast and how it open the doors for alot of the type of these games now. Sony and Microsoft had a good show. Gamers play games and fanboy's make me insane.
THE FIRST TIME I HAVE FELT JOY IN MONTHS. THANK YOU SO MUCH YU SUZUIKI AND THE REST OF THE TEAM. I HAVE SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO FOR ONCE, A REASON TO LIVE.YEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSS
Can't stop freaking out. So mind-blowing to actually hear this finally announced! Donated $300 to my favorite series. Love your videos btw. It'd be cool to meet you one day.
MultiPlatGamerGuy Imagine the chills you'd get if you recognised the song. Not going to lie, I got misty eyed about a game for the first time in years... And I'm going to whack out the old Dreamcast to play the original again!
I was almost crying when I heard the announcement. Then I visited the kickstarted and kept hitting refresh. Now I'm really crying. It's actually going to happen. It's going to happen. We're going to get a Shenmue 3. :D :D :D :D
I was hoping for PSAS2 to be announced BUT THIS E3 IS HYPE AS FUCKING SHIT AND I ALMOST SCREAMED SO HARD AT THE HEARING OF THAT SHENMUE MUSIC GODDAMN, AND ITS ON PS4 TOO IM TOO FUCKING EXCITED BUT EVEN AFTER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT I CANT COMPRESS THIS
WOW!!!! speaking of the love of the franchise, the Shemmue 3 on kickstarter news only appeared for 30 mins, and it's already halfway reached its 31 days goal, every sec when I refresh the page the amount increase by hundreds of dollars!!. I can only dream shemmue3's kickstarter page is my bank account T_T Star citizens needs to watch out.
As a Sega fanboy who worshipped everything that Yu Suzuki has ever made, dating back to my childhood in the 80s, I'm still in shock. I loved Shenmue with a passion and thought it was way ahead of its time. After Sega killing the Dreamcast (the best goddamned console ever made), I've lost all hope. In less than 24 hours, it's already fully funded. It's a little weird to see it on the PlayStation 4, since Sony helped kill the Dreamcast and Saturn, but at this point I'd play it on a toaster.
We need a true retrogaming campaign to beat that 10M goal! It would be great if retrotubers like HCG, A.O.Sin, GameSack, everyone launch a video about this! Even together! What an epic event! Such an epic reason! IT'S HAPPENING! LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN IN A EVEN EPIC BIGGER WAY!
The announcement reminded me of Rodger Swan, if only it didn't take so long to get to this point. Yes, I will be backing this kickstarter, this is the one that finally got me.
Still cannot believe this is happening.......cannot believe the most beautiful story ever put on a sega console and the most loved character I've ever loved experiencing his adventure with is actually gonna finally be released
Backed $300 and may consider putting up another $200 later. I swore I would put my money where my mouth was if this ever happened. The dream is here. Johnny shed the tears man. I wouldn't feel this way over any other game. The FFVII remake had me shocked, excited, and pumped but the Shenmue III announcement was pure emotion. Let's finish this journey my fellow Shenmue fans!
I really like this Kickstarter trend. Give these seasoned developers a voice for their fans again! Send a message to the parent companies, fans want the classics! Your "old" game designers are your most valuable asset.
I need this to happen so much. I thought I was floored when they announced Fallout 4, but this hits me deep in my heart. Words cannot express how much I love Shenmue. How much do they need? I'll pay whatever I can afford.
I always keep hearing good stuff about the Shenmue franchise. The way you're enthusiastic right now reminds me of me when I saw they were making a third Mother game and a sequel to 999 (9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors). As a fan of classic/retro games, I really want to experience Shenmue now, starting with the first one and hopefully share your hype for the third game~ I'm into any genre, and I hope to share your enthusiasm. ^ ^
HappyConsoleGamer It was to be expected with all the recent kickstarters that are doing well but I'm surprise to see this happening so soon. After 14 of hope, WE FINALLY GET THIS GAME TO BE MADE!!! Let's spread the kickstarter's link everywhere we can now. :D
I can't believe what is going on right now. This is literally the greatest E3 of my lifetime. Just game after game after game goodness. SHENMUE III! HOLY FUCK! Can't wait to see what Nintendo is going to show us tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really hope Shenmue 3 launches, I felt the same way when they announced Megaman Legends 3, I was so freaking happy. Thankfully this being a kickstarter it has a bigger chance of launching.
I just made my first pledge ever to a kickstarter project with Shenmue 3. I want this to happen. I only pledged $29 bucks though. I am disappointed there isn't going to a physical release for the PS4 though. Digital is better than nothing though. Great video, HappyConsoleGamer. I am excited as you are. I hope this project happens, which I think it will.
I'm now convinced we do live in the Matrix and Shenmue 3 kickstarter is a project by the world government to see how we react to such an enticing event.