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Shenmue III is timed exclusive to Epic Games Store, backers PC code redeemed on EGS & no refund (See Threadmark) [READ STAFF POSTS BEFORE POSTING]

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JayCeeJim

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Armaros said:
yes somehow the only marketing that matters is the initial PR, literally nothing else that has been directly connected to Steam matters.

You want to keep playing your stupid semantic games?
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Oh, come on! The Kickstarter campaign it's, literally, when all the backers actually made the decision to purchase the game (and paid the money)

If Steam wasn't promised then, and you bought the game anyway, you are not entitled now to get in on Steam. Despite the publisher mentioned it afterwards.

It's not semantics nor "initial marketing". It's basic trade concepts...

PD: And please, I think you are being really rude calling my posts "stupid"
 
qa_engineer

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Launchpad said:
"Outside of the reason people are upset at this, why are people upset at this?"
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But can't you just download the epic launcher and get the game? I don't get it. Your'e not forced to buy a new console or pay a monthly fee to access the store. Sure, having multiple launchers sucks but is it enough to be angry about?
 
SurrenderDorothy

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The-Demon said:
Ok sure its not perfect, but how was steam when it launched?
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Come on man..

qa_engineer said:
But can't you just download the epic launcher and get the game? I don't get it. Your'e not forced to buy a new console or pay a monthly fee to access the store. Sure, having multiple launchers sucks but is it enough to be angry about?
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Are we really going back to the "it's just another store" defence? Surely you can see the problem with Epic's practises lately.
 
scitek

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Lol, Deep Silver is one of the most tone-deaf publishers out there. With the blowback developers and publishers have been getting for making their games exclusive to the EGS, you'd think they'd take a page from Bethesda's book ("LOOK! WE'RE LAUNCHING RAGE 2 ON STEAM!") or at least just stay away until things cool down.
 
Dust

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I cannot believe the most exciting console war is on PC, what is even happening.
 
chandoog

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Well .. I can see a huge uptick in people changing their kickstarters to the PS4 version now ..
 
KORNdog

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Lol. Watch half the backing they achieved fizzle away as everyone who Kickstarted a steam version demands a refund 😂

I backed the PS4 version, but honestly, the Devs/Publisher deserve everything they get with this bullshit move so close to release.
 
Armaros

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JayCeeJim said:
Oh, come on! The Kickstarter campaign it's, literally, when all the backers actually made the decision to purchase the game (and paid the money)

If Steam wasn't promised then, and you bought the game anyway, you are not entitled now to get in on Steam. Despite the publisher mentioned it afterwards.

It's not semantics nor "initial marketing". It's basic trade concepts...
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Amazing how you haven't even address all the pictures that reference Steam. Funny how you just stick to just that initial press release.
 
Launchpad

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qa_engineer said:
But can't you just download the epic launcher and get the game? I don't get it. Your'e not forced to buy a new console or pay a monthly fee to access the store. Sure, having multiple launchers sucks but is it enough to be angry about?
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Yes, it's an awful practice. Let people play 3rd party games where they want to.
 
OnionPowder

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JayCeeJim said:
Oh, come on! The Kickstarter campaign it's, literally, when all the backers actually made the decision to purchase the game (and paid the money)

If Steam wasn't promised then, and you bought the game anyway, you are not entitled now to get in on Steam. Despite the publisher mentioned it afterwards.

It's not semantics nor "initial marketing". It's basic trade concepts...
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I mean, the campaign didn't end until September 2018 when they were still accepting backers.
 
Avitus

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Is this the first use of "EGS is a more enjoyable experience" as an excuse? Fucking shameless.
 
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Went away for a snack during the stream and came back to half of my personal Discord going into meltdown because they pledged for a Steam key.

I, personally, am glad I dodged a bullet by not backing it, but I feel this is gonna hurt smaller devs who crowd-source since this is the... second time this has happened? I see crowd-source platforms developing a lot of distrust now.
 

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Ugh, I said this was a high probability after Metro

It being made on Unreal probably helped seal the deal too
 
Richietto

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The best experience and they chose the Epic Store??? Yeah how about you just be transparent and say you accepted the massive ton of cash.
 
Iwao

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What is a "Physical Steam Disc"? It doesn't even sound like something that exists.

Are publishers scared to not be a part of this EGS trend or something? Like if they don't jump on this they'll miss out on their game doing well or something. What's wrong with Steam? It's so weird.
 

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Dev did a really good job here of destroying any goodwill around the game for PC gamers. And lmao, you can play Shenmue I&II on Steam, but not III? What an utter shitshow.

This is on Deep Silver as much as it is on Epic, though.
 
Gravity Insanity

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Dust said:
Wow.
Epic sure is motivated.

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Lol
 
packy17

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JayCeeJim said:
When it was announced and financed "years ago" (during the month of the Kickstarter campaign), it wasn't announced for Steam. Only "PC Version".

You can repeat a lie as many times as you want...but it won't become the truth.
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Except they already sent out surveys with Steam keys as the option for PC.
 
Shryke

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Talk about throwing out all that good faith! So glad I never backed this stuff. This just further makes me not want to put any money into crowd-funded game.
 
Astandahl

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This is an awful behaviour especially because this project was possible thanks to the backers.

They funded the project because they wanted a sequel to Shenmue 2 available on Steam. Terrible stuff from D Silver and Epic. Awful.
 
thepenguin55

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Hopefully Ysnet will hold up their end of the bargain and at least give backers the Steam key they were promised.
 
Gestault

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I very, very much get the frustration of any Kickstarter that promises one format, but delivers another when there's not a super practical reason for it (like the Vita/Wii U dying, etc).

That being said, a substantial influx of capital is a super practical consideration for a project of this scale that's trying to get as close to big-budget as possible. On principle I get the annoyance, but on the other, is having it on Steam so important that it justifies having a lower budget?
 
aisback

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The hate for EGS is almost unbearable.

I'm hoping it's a time exclusive there.

I'm glad I picked PS4 when I ordered it
 
3rdman

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JayCeeJim said:
When it was announced and financed "years ago" (during the month of the Kickstarter campaign), it wasn't announced for Steam. Only "PC Version".

You can repeat a lie as many times as you want...but it won't become the truth.
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My confirmation CLEARLY states...
"Which Kickstarter version of Shenmue III would you like"
Physical STEAM disc (Kickstarter Exclusive Case)

If its a timed exclusive for EGS, then fine...I can live with it. But if its there for good, I will cancel on principal against bait and switch tactics. I just got the email about EGS as well...nothing regarding Steam...kinda pissed right now...
 
Hektor

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Iwao said:
What is a "Physical Steam Disc"? It doesn't even sound like something that exists.

Are publishers scared to not be a part of this EGS trend or something? Like if they don't jump on this they'll miss out on their game doing well or something. What's wrong with Steam? It's so weird.
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A disc that includes the steaminstaller.exe, some gamefiles and an activation key
 
KeyboardThug

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Was gonig to get this from steam but will wait for it on Xbox PC game pass. I hope you all get your refunds if you want them.
 
Aranjah

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Darcadia said:
Just changed from PC to PS4. Thanks Deep Silver
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Same. Wasn't sure I'd be able to as long ago as the survey went out. Originally went with Steam as protest for no Xbox version, but this PC platform bait-and-switch bothers me a lot more and I'm good with switching to PS4 in protest of that.
 
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