I am making this thread as a placeholder.

I am building a mod team for Shenmue 3.

So it runs on Unreal Engine, so I am going to start converting all of the S1 and S2 textures to be readable in UDK.

They will come handy when S3 is out and we want to start tinkering with it.

I'll use #YouaskYu to ask Suzuki-san why Wang would throw away a Winning Can.

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Last month our dreams were made a reality with the reveal of Shenmue 3 at E3. Over the past twenty five days, many of us have done everything we possibly can to #SaveShenmue and make Yu Suzuki's vision for Shenmue 3 a reality. With the final days of the Kickstarter closing in, Shenhua and Ryo need us now more than ever.

The Shenmue community is therefore undertaking #TheFinalBlow to the Kickstarter from July 15th through 17th . If you haven't pledged - this is the time. If you can raise your pledge - please do so. Those of you holding out for a Paypal option - don't.
Do not look back in regret and think how you could have helped make Shenmue 3 the game it should have been.

Yi - To act without hesitation, to do what is right

Please pledge or upgrade your pledge NOW.
The quality and scale of Shenmue 3 is dependent on the Kickstarter’s overall success.

Spread this message (and the associated hashtags) on Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, Instagram, gaming forums... and anywhere else you possibly can .

The future of Shenmue is in our hands... Let's make our voices heard one last time!

Links & Hashtags: #SaveShenmue #TheFinalBlow
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Saw someone mention it on the Gaf and seemed like a good shout to peeps on here.

To avoid hassle with fraud protection/paperwork etc. it may be wise for people to notify their bank that there will be a large amount of money heading out to a foreign (in some cases) company in a weeks time, since we don't have a Shenmue III Kickstarter every month do we? :P

Also, I was honestly n00bish about the exchange rate. I think we can point this out to other UK gamers. Even though it clearly says "dollars" its been like "pounds" in my head all this time.

Right now:

£18 = Digital (EIGHTEEN QUID)
£38.45 = Physical (GREAT value)
£102.51 = Bonus Pack Tier <--my current pledge
£112.16 = Art Book Tier

I think we need to put the word out about this to British friends!

You wont get this value on release!

A tenner for an official art book! I'm upping my pledge right now!

Hey guys, this was just a little idea that crossed my mind. I'm sure many of the people here are familiar with this guy, his musical talent, and the sad news of his passing. I never knew the dude, I never commented on his videos, I never gave his video a thumbs up, I even don't know a thing about him. I just remember listening to his music, many years ago. I also learned his arrangement of Shenmue on piano because I liked it so much (and boy do I pale in comparison...). In light of Shenmue III's announcement, it has been rather sad to remember he'll not be around for it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN4QFpKauq0 Here's his arrangement of Shenmue Reflections.

My idea was, wouldn't it be cool if his arrangement could be implemented into Shenmue III some how? Maybe we could pass the idea along to Cedric Biscay for consideration. That way his passion for the game and its music could live on and be heard by the many thousands who will play Shenmue III. Or perhaps even using his actual performance in the credits or something? (it's surprisingly high quality for a 2007 youtube video).

Anyhow, just throwing that idea out there. I just thought it would be cool to see. It would be really inspiring to know his arrangement or performance of the Shenmue theme blaring through the speakers in homes across the world.

Himuro wrote: Controls should be analog.

Hah! my arse, D-pad FTW!

Sit in a darkened room, with plenty of fluids and food, stare at the Shenmue Dojo and press 'F5' or 'CTRL + R' every 5 seconds until something happens.

I hate to be a cynical, factious bastard, but welcome to the real world.

That's just what happens. The second something happens and the request for money occurs, people go quiet. The thought of "well it's not like my money will really make a difference anyways" sets in.

Its 2015, anyone that still thinks online petitions are a accurate statistical indicator of anything need to revalue their lives.

We made Shenmue top 10 of the most funded KS projects ever and we have a chance of making it the number one KS game project.

ps: the $10M mark will be meet post KS.

This idea that everyone should donate said amount of money is a ridiculous one. If people are supporting with whatever they can, good on them. People need to stop stressing themselves out of the "what ifs" and just appreciate that we have Shenmue 3 now. PayPal after the Kickstarter is over is a possibility. So is Shenmue HD. I honestly am finding some of this talk about the Kickstarter really toxic (many times I've seen people on here just turn on each other and say some horrible or stupid things) and at this stage now, will be glad once it's all finally over, quite honestly.

People should just be happy, for fuck's sake. This is the best time for Shenmue fans... in almost 15 years. Get some perspective, people.

I think we will still be number 1 KS game and I think we will also have something really to be proud of at the end of this thing.

PC for mods :
- Dreamcast boot animation
- Dreamcast pad buttons for QTE
- Dreamcast pad
- Fanmade clothes ?
- Fanmade locations ?
- Graphic filters
- Swap characters
- Hacking exploration
+
60 fps
4k or better anti-aliasing if I can
windowed mode

We are live!

My company definitely monitors what we view online. I don't think they do it actively. Just if they're having problems with some people being on Facebook. They've only confronted one person I know of but that's because she wasn't doing her job. I do my job and keep any personal browsing to a minimum once my work is done. My direct boss is the president and owner of the company so he knows I do my work.

I wouldn't be worried. Once confronted, your only reply should be "Shenmue 3"... immediately followed by a tornado kick.

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Kobe wrote: Shenmue HD is not coming ever and I could easily bet Bill Gates salary on it.

Shit, how much did you lose on the announcement of Shenmue 3?

Sounds like this procedure was half assed.

English subtitles by Switch.
Warning : This interview contains spoilers

Update: The video now has full English subtitles, thanks again Switch

You can also download the complete English transcript in PDF format form here

So as many of you may know by now, one of our community's greatest contributors Wude has been missing for a year. Due to the relatively high frequency of his activity, and in the face of the Shenmue III Kickstarter, this is clearly uncharacteristic of our fellow member, and many of us have come to fear the worst.

However, whether he is active or not, Wude remains one of the most well-revered and highly respected of us here at the Shenmue Dojo, becoming a pioneer in the modding community along with the likes of Master Kyodai and Dotsona, playing just as vital a role as LanDC had during the previous generation.

In his absence, myself and others have banded together to ensure his name is forever immortalised in the credits of Shenmue III, as there are few who are as deserving to receive such an honour. However, many of us feel that being lost amongst thousands of other names does not do him justice, and are therefore launching a last-minute minute campaign of our own to make sure that happens.

Out aim is to get Wude's name in the Choubu Inn guestbook, at a pricely $600.

We enter this campaign at the $100 mark, meaning we need another $500 to snare the SHENMUE GUESTBOOK reward tier. All finances are being handled by site administrator Yama and YouTube channel manager Ziming via the Shenmue Dojo's PayPal account.

All you have to do is donate to the Dojo the usual way using PayPal and include your username and the message "FOR WUDE!".

"But why should I pay money for a guy I don't even know?" I hear you ask... Well, simple really. This is a campaign for Shenmue III's Kickstarter, and what would a KS campaign be without reward tiers?


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Please note that all Reward Tiers are subject to hitting the relevant Reward Tiers for the Shenmue III Kickstarter Campaign. In the event of reaching a higher Shenmue III KS Reward Tier, extra rewards shall be held by the Dojo staff and used for future competitions.

Some of Wude's work can be found on his now inactive blog:

http://ichi-3dstuff.blogspot.co.uk/

Again, all you have to do is donate to the Dojo via PayPal and leave the message "FOR WUDE!" along with your username.

Altough I am jobless right now I can't help myselft and up pledge form $29 to $80.

Its hard guys, and i am not saying this from a pressure point of view, but i sold everything bar my clothes, bed, sofa, Shenmue collection, tv and Xbox one (although the xbox can go if necessary) to get up the maximum possible amount, and when i did and had the cash in my hand...... Shenmue means that much to me that it gave me easily a more exhilirating feeling than ive had with my old PS3, Gamecube, Panzer Dragoon Saga, Saturn etc. My items from my gaming collection are in better hands now and the money to gladly give Yu and Shenmue 3 is profoundly more valuable and emotional than me just owning a bunch of items.

Just to see and hold Shenmue 3 in my hands before putting it into the console.... thats gonna be worth more than anything that money can buy.

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How to Pledge for Shenmue Kickstarter without a Credit Card
Solutions
1) Buy a prepay card.

*Google Prepay card + your country name. You may find local store that sell them.

*You can also buy them at some stores like 7-11 or walgreens etc
https://www.7-eleven.com/Financial/Prepaid-Center/Western-Union-Prepaid-MasterCard/Western-Union-NetSpend

* Visit your local Western Union they offers Prepaid Cards!

For Germany & Austria
https://www.westernunionbank.com/en/reloadable-cards/

https://www.wuprepaid.com/wuprepaid/public/get.do?view=public/compare


2) Virtual Debit Card

Basically is not a physical card. You buy the virtual card that is just like a credit/debit card. You can put funds with paypal
Then use the card number just as if it was a real physical card online. The best Thing they accept paypal.
Also Other Shenmue fans have recommended the card.

https://www.entropay.com/


3)Gift Card

Buy a gift card you may buy them at your local bank or shops
https://www.wellsfargo.com/gift-card/


The fastest option for me is buying a prepaid card at your local shop but beware

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One thing I have seen trip people up with pre-paid visa cards is not reading the small print. Essentially, to use them online, you have to go to a website listed in the little piece of paper that comes with the card, there you open an account complete with user id and password, then you give the details that you would supply to a vendor if the card was just like a normal one, basically your name and address. Once that is done you can use the card with virtually any online service that accepts visa payments, they don't even need to know if it is a pre-paid card. As long as the card has enough money on it to cover all the fees etc, then the transaction will go through.

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For Portuguese try

https://www.mbnet.pt/site/do

Middle east

http://www.visamiddleeast.com/tn/en-tn/personal/cards/index.shtml

zach wrote: I just rebought a DC and Shenmue 1 and 2, Am I bad person?

For re buying them? Nope. For selling them in the first place? Maybe!

https://blowinmycartridge.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/shemue-duck.jpg?w=797&h=598&crop=1

“I want to also feature something we’re tentatively calling “Duck Mode”, which will be a kind of mini-story running concurrently with the main plot,”

“My idea is that, all along, there’s been this duck who keeps inadvertently getting mixed up in Ryo’s affairs, all the way since the first game. For example, not only was the duck actually present when his father was murdered but he also unknowingly set off a chain of events that led to that moment.”

“I want the game to just start on the side of a lake and you get to just be a duck for a little while.”

“But the quest for food is always your main concern and it’s whilst out searching for some bread scraps you get captured and forced into illegal racing, where you then wander into Ryo’s story and follow the narrative along with his, waddling to the rescue as Ryo’s secret guardian angel.”

Link

This game needs more funding! :devillaugh:

I love how your title is "Asia Travel Representative" and you're planning to set up some traveling plans. Remember what happened to Ryo?
(Only joking of course )

I was late to do my pledge, just pledged the 80$ option tonight, cant afford to do any more though

The most intense lesson right now, is: that nothing is impossible.

Don't waste carrots. Ever.

Also, random homeless people know Kung-Fu.

With the situation right now it's really "never give up hope". I never did for Shenmue III and I usually don't do but now it's really etched into my mind forever. Shenmue III is the prime example now.

I don't think I took much from the games back then, at least not into everday life. But there are so many lessons to be learned in the game. The wude alone already teach a lot.

Awesome to always discover new things playing this game. On my current play thru of Shenmue 1, Ine-san and Ryo had a conversation I never remember them having. Ine mentioned something about one of Ryo's karate instructors being worried and wanting Ryo to drop by.

Yokosuka wrote:

Dragon St. wrote: $700,000 in 27 hours to reach the advanced free battle is very much possible!!

Hope you're true

'I believe in miracles'
-Yu Suzuki

I couldn't help myself with all this hype!
I just raised my pledge by $100 from 500 to 600!
Now i'll have a message in the Choubu inn Guestbook. A very classy low key way to have myself in the game imo.

I'm sure most people are aware of this by now, but just in case some aren't I'd like to make something clear about watching the end of the Kickstarter campaign.
It's not over until the counter reaches 0 minutes and 0 seconds. Don't get hyped or make any assumptions before this. Sadly troll pledges seem to be a big thing across many Kickstarter campaigns nowadays and we've already seen people do it to Shenmue.
I expect to lose 10 - 15k in the last couple of minutes (unless the final rush is so frantic that we're getting at least a thousand every few seconds) and if we are only just over the Bloodstained record (which to be fair, we might not even hit at all), it may push us back down.

Again, this might seem obvious to some, but how many times did we celebrate reaching 5m?

It isn't over until Yu Suzuki sings.

Threw in the small amount needed to hit $600, we've capped! Any further donations will go to the server, so this event is over! Great job everyone!

I'm a bit of a strange Shenmue fan. When the first game came out, I was only two years old. However my brother had a Dreamcast and Shenmue and I always watched him play it. A few years later, I too began to play the game, but being a very young child the most I ever did was buy toy capsules as I didn't even know that there was a story to progress (I also thought that Ryo's name was Shenmue :oops: )

Soon we got an Xbox and the faithful Dreamcast was put away but I never forgot the game where you buy drinks and toys. That eventually blossomed into my love for Shenmue. As I got older, I realised that there was much more too the game and that there was a deep story to be found. I started looking into the game more, reading about the characters and watching other people play it online. My understanding and love for the series kept growing until I pretty much knew the entire plot and almost every detail.

But when the Shenmue III Kickstarter was revealed, I realised that I never did revisit the game for myself. I never sat down with the intention of playing it on my own and taking in everything at my own pace. Tonight, despite being a huge fan of the game and franchise (which I know after reading this, some of you are going to debate), I finished Shenmue I on my own for the first time. It was completely different to watching a lets play. I feel that only now can I truly appreciate just how immersive the game is - something I didn't get from reading about the game or watching videos. It really feels as if I've rediscovered the game. It took me back to when I first started researching the plot properly. After doing such research I didn't think my love and passion for the franchise could grow any more, but I was very, very wrong and I realise now that whilst I thought the wait for III was a painful one, it was nothing compared to what a majority of you here were forced to endure. I got it easy.

So I want to thank the community for doing what they did to make Shenmue III a possibility. Whilst I'm a latecomer in loving the franchise (and an even later one for appreciating it fully) there's very little I wanted more than a third installment. I can only imagine how bad the people who have appreciated the game fully for 14 years wanted one. This is one of the most passionate fanbases I've ever seen and It's an honor to finally appreciate and hold the same passion.

I have a feeling that this is not the end of the road yet either. I still have Shenmue II to play. Maybe it will happen again.

Seems like there's a lot of new exciting Shenmue III concept art come out, thought I'd put it all in one place. This thread is for post-Kickstarter ("new") concept art only. Will update as necessary.

This is getting big, let me know if you have any suggestions for the layout.

Latest Updates, 31st August: Ys Net (aka Ryo) hard at work :D

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Update History: 27th July: The White Tiger? Background image from shenmue.link (Thanks Ziming)

17th July: Busy day! Various Ryos and Ming Ming

16th July: Doodles, 白沙間欠泉 (Geyser, Baisha), Crystal Memories Product Pledge Reward

15th July: A Jail! Filed under "Unknown/NPC(s)" because we don't now where it is yet.
Also added the fishing pole and Switch's translations of the Charcoal Maker image

Update 14/07: Charcoal Maker's Hut, Baisha

Update 13/07: New image of unknown male

Update 12/07: Two images from mid-June Famitsu Scans that I'd overlooked. Ryo/Shenhua walking and Ryo staking out Chiyoumen.

Update 11/07: Ryo as Student

Update 10/07 (2): KS Promo Video Storyboards

Update 10/07: 2nd Floor Plan of Choubu Hostel

Update: 08/07: Choubu Hostel Room plan/Ming Ming!

Update 07/07: Choubu hostel room

Update, 03/07 (2): Physical packaging images, Lucky Hit and one Ryo image I missed.

Update, 03/07: Choubu boat landing

Main Characters

17th July:
Ryo (Twitch Countdown Streaming Video)
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17th July:
Ryo AGAIN (Yu-san wants 6 Million)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKHxUXTVEAA-2Pe.jpg

$5.6M突破しました。 強化バトルが見えて来ました。$5.6 Million Exceeded! Advanced Battle is in Sight!

17th July:
Ryo Hazuki (>$5.5 Million thank you from Yu Suzuki's Twitter)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKHDQK8UYAEp6UG.jpg

$5.5M突破しました。 ファンのみなさんありがとうございます。 $5.5 Million exceeded! Thanks to all our fans!

17th July:
Ryo Hazuki (60k Backer thank you, Yu Suzuki's Twitter)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKFts1LUwAAA2m2.jpg
バッカーのみなさんが6万人を超えました。 サポートありがとうございます 60,000 Backers! Thank you for your support!

17th July:
Ming Ming (Kickstarter Update Video)
http://i.imgur.com/N1EdPdJ.jpg

11th July:
涼(アキラ)の学生時代 (Ryo/Akira as a Student- Flashback Scene! Twitter Q&A Part 2) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJmrhq1VAAQinNs.jpg 一章で涼の学校生活を描く計画はありましたか？ また、Ⅲで学校生活の回想シーンを入れる考えはお持ちですか？ 涼の学生服姿を見てみたいです！
涼(アキラ)の学生時代

29th June/8th July:
Ming Ming, a new character! :) (KS Update Screenshot) http://i.imgur.com/r6ClFw8.png
Now confirmed as Ming Ming (08/07), a new character! "One of the more appealing characters...whose story will tie up with Ryo's"


2nd July:
シェンファインプルーブ計画 ("Shenhua Improvement Plan", Yu Suzuki's Twitter) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CI3d4zQUsAAdpvR.jpg:large
Likely photoshopped, proof of concept?
主な変更点 涼しい眉、意志の強い目、顎のラインで年齢のイメージ下げる、首をの調整で可憐さ、髪の質感をアップ、袖口を開いて腕を出し女性らしさをアップ

Changes: cooler eyebrows, stronger-willed eyes, younger jaw, more delicate neck, textured hair, feminine open cuff

26th June:
Ryo and Shenhua in Bailu Village (KS Update Screenshot) http://i.imgur.com/2JXGXwF.jpg Where's the band-aid?!

23rd June:
白鹿村さくら (Ryo and Shenhua in Bailu Village, Yu Suzuki's Twitter) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIPowzbUkAAU6wN.jpg:large

18th June:
Ryo and Shenhua on a mountain path (Famitsu Scan) http://i.imgur.com/yulqh0z.png
This image shows the figures of Ryo and Shen Hua walking on a mountain path. Note that Ryo has changed clothes from the leather jacket he wears in the first and second parts of the series.

15th June:
Ryo Hazuki (Kickstarter Art Book, Backer Reward) http://i.imgur.com/SuM0Trm.png

Mini-Games


13th July:
Fishing (Concept, Kickstarter Reward) http://i.imgur.com/TXbVK3h.png
SHENMUE BAIT & TACKLE - $1,800 Get to name a fishing rod or lure. When your item is purchased, it will get a close-up and reaction from Ryo. + Receive the in-game item you named. Let’s get... fishy! Includes the $600 Reward.

3rd July:
Lucky Hit :D (Concept, Kickstarter Reward) http://i.imgur.com/vhlYQLR.png
Pledge $4,000 or more
BE A LUCKY HIT GAME BOARD
Do you want to be a game of lucky hit? Get your face and name on an in-game Lucky Hit board.
Includes the RYO VOICE MESSAGE BY COREY MARSHALL Reward.

Places

白鹿村
~Bailu Village~

26th June:
House in Bailu Village (KS Update Screenshot) http://i.imgur.com/ZyE6qaW.jpg

25th June:
白鹿村さくら (Cherry Blossom Tree in Bailu Village, Yu Suzuki's Twitter) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIZvhKsVAAAu0Qt.jpg:large

白沙
~Báishā~

16th July: 白沙間欠泉 (Geyser in Baisha, Yu Suzuki's Twitter) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKAv-6BVEAA1mpo.jpg

14th July:
バイシャ炭焼き小屋 (Charcoal Maker, Baisha, Yu Suzuki's Twitter) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJ3hopVUEAAYzh_.jpg
"Charcoal maker" is probably a more natural translation.

Bottom right: Charcoal maker's hut (bird's eye view)
Bottom left: image of kiln for making charcoal

26th June:
Báishā Concept Design (KS Update Video Screenshot) http://i.imgur.com/oLE9SUD.jpg

18th June:
Ryo stakes out Chi-You-Men compound (Famitsu Scan) http://i.imgur.com/YLMNhG7.png
2) Using a telescope, Ryo observes buildings below a cliff. According to Yu Suzuki, before Ryo lies the enemy’s camp, which Ryo is searching for a way to infiltrate.

鸟舞 :?: Translation :?:

EDIT: thank you, Hyo Razuki:

:arrow: Used in Video (Japanese pronounciation?): 鸟舞 = Niao Wu = "Bird Dance"?
:arrow: Chinese: Chóu bù = 绸布 = "Silk Fabric"?

Where did you get these 绸布 characters for Chobu from? These are not the characters used in the video. See for yourself. The video uses these characters: 鸟舞. They read niao wu - bird dance (WTF?!) ~Chóubù~


10th July:
鳥舞旅社2F (Choubu Hostel 2nd Floor Plan, Yu Suzuki's Twitter)
http://i.imgur.com/e6qifVt.png
Thank you, Switch! http://i.imgur.com/l6NaQI5.jpg

8th July:
鳥舞旅社1F (Choubu Hostel 1st Floor Plan, Yu Suzuki's Twitter)
http://i.imgur.com/OvWVIxF.png
"Ryo's Room, Choubu Hostel"
Thank you for the translation, Switch! 8)
Original:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJZWg9IUcAANxcI.jpg:large

7th July:
鳥舞旅社 (Choubu Hostel, Yu Suzuki's Twitter)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJRLNPuUwAAEXqP.jpg:large
"Ryo's Room, Choubu Hostel"

3rd July:
鳥舞 船着場 (Choubu Boat Landing, Yu Suzuki's Twitter)

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1st July:
鳥舞 客船 (Choubu Passenger Boat, Yu Suzuki's Twitter) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIz_zrVUsAECpaI.jpg:large

26th June:
Chóubù Concept Design (KS Update Video Screenshot) http://i.imgur.com/Vuwqyyz.jpg Early lay out/plan/design?

http://i.imgur.com/imeCzfh.png

Those look like arrows on the bottom right to me- point of entry?

By boat?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIz_zrVUsAECpaI.jpg:large

桂林
~Guìlín~

26th June:
Guìlín Concept Art (KS Update Video Screenshot) http://i.imgur.com/7SW5SZu.jpg

NPC(s)/Unknown

17th July:
Unknown Mystical Woman/Man (Is it the Mystical Woman from the other post?) (Final 24 Hour KS Update Video)
http://i.imgur.com/k92Nsp9.jpg

15th July:
牢獄 (Jail/Prison, Yu Suzuki's Twitter) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJ8HgOpUAAAH2p1.jpg:large


13th July:
??? (Unknown Man, Yu Suzuki's Twitter) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJxxQsNUAAA1283.jpg So the guy who appeared in the trailer with Yu Suzuki appears again!

29th June:
村老婆 (Village Wife, Yu Suzuki's Twitter) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIp_F5fVAAAYJ9l.jpg
"白鹿村老婆" = " White Deer; Village Wife "

26th June:
"Master of Nanquan"(KS Update Video Screenshot) http://i.imgur.com/nyFtEV3.jpg Ziming?

15th June
White Tiger? 白虎- Bai Hu? (Shenmue.link Background Image, thanks Ziming) http://shenmue.link/assets/img/history/shm1bk.png

Physical Product Art

16th July:
"Crystal Memories" Light-Up Figure Stand (Concept, Kickstarter Reward) http://i.imgur.com/ZY7gSRb.png CRYSTAL MEMORIES - $2,500 Become the proud owner of a highly collectible, laser engraved crystal sculpture of Ryo and Shenhua. Commemorate Shenmue 3 in style. Comes with an LED stand (requires 3 AAA batteries) that illuminates the design within. Crystal: W50mm×H80mm×D50mm, w/ stand: W66mm×H112mm×D66mm, total weight: 556g. Includes the RYO VOICE MESSAGE BY COREY MARSHALL Reward. [/quote]

3rd July:
Playstation 4 Physical Box Art :!: (Concept, Kickstarter Reward) https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/004/088/708/1d999c6d5711747a852fc867962af93d_original.png?v=1435940658&w=680&fit=max&auto=format&lossless=true&s=224b7bedf2d889b098ad2d90d339a8c1


15th June:
Soundtrack CD Design (Concept, Kickstarter Reward) http://i.imgur.com/p4zVg9j.png


15th June:
PC Physical Box Art (Concept, Kickstarter Reward) https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/003/941/311/71e52ff7f7e15a34b1a952ef4b1c0696_original.png?v=1433763820&w=680&fit=max&auto=format&lossless=true&s=5ca25a6d486ee0d190fc1d6388f9836b

Miscellaneous

31st August: Ys Net (aka Ryo) hard at work :D
https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/004/395/719/ca256915901f321ea6b4d84cdfe5acac_original.png?v=1440755398&w=639&fit=max&auto=format&lossless=true&s=8003615074d6f0a52db44ab7be3be5d0

16th July: White Board Doodling (Kind of Concept Art) (Ryo/Nozomi Phonecall, Wishing Plaque, Guestbook Reward):

http://i.imgur.com/Am1Q7Pc.png This image shows the front & reverse sides of a "wishing plaque". This is a small wooden plaque, often having an illustration of the current year's animal from the Chinese Zodiac. A visitor to a shrine or temple writes a prayer or wish they want to come true (passing an exam, good health etc) onto the plaque. http://i.imgur.com/7q2vhaE.png http://i.imgur.com/nYZHDC7.png


10th July:
Kickstarter Video Concept Art (Presumed Setting: Guilin) Loving the depth-of-field :evil:
http://i.imgur.com/oJrSh4v.png
^^Grabbed/highlighted text from another shot^^

http://i.imgur.com/jtL5Bwx.png

2) The pair of figures become more distinct.
The sound of their voices gradually gets louder.
(Autumn leaves are dancing in the air)

The camera passes Ryo and closes in on Shenhua.

http://i.imgur.com/qpJ9YVL.png

http://i.imgur.com/nq7FZiL.png

4) Shenhua: "Ryo, can you jump across?"

The next 24 hours is a fuck you to all Shenmue haters everywhere.

Despite a half assed ks campaign handled by morons, being FAR less known in gaming, HUNDREDS of articles spreading misinformation on why you shouldn't support Shenmue III kickstarter, it will go on to become the highest backed game kickstarter of all time and set a new record despite people telling us for over a decade that no one wants nor cares about Shenmue. Far more well known and celebrated franchises and creators have been surpassed and after tomorrow no one will be able to deny Shenmue, its fans, or continue to treat it like a meme despite being the great game franchise of all time.

Eat it.

A wolf doesn't lose sleep over the opinion of sheep. ;)

I officially became a Shenmue 3 backer today. 60 bucks for the physical release is all I could do.

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$2500 I saw those busts I and busted.

Being drunk paid off this time.

all in for zhen zhong