It confuses me why some games can get backing out of no where yet Shenmue really struggles to obtain publisher backing.
I'm reading through this article about Nier's sequel and I am surprised its being made considering the poor sales of the original. Not only that, they also have Platinum Games on board to do the develppment.
http://www.dualshockers.com/2015/11/08/ ... much-more/I enjoyed Nier, beautiful and tragic game.. but still perplexed by why certain titles get funding.