Shenmue
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Documents about Shenmue
Game Dev Unchained48 min
Shenmue 3 Versus Backers | Games ReCAP Episode 022
The development of Shenmue 3 serves as a cautionary case study regarding the intersection of high-profile crowdfunding and established intellectual property.
- Ys Net alienated its core Kickstarter backers for Shenmue 3 by pivoting to an Epic Games Store exclusivity deal and withholding promised retail-exclusive content.
- The Shenmue 3 case demonstrates that prioritizing immediate financial incentives over long-term brand equity can cause significant misalignment between developers and their initial capital providers.
- High-profile crowdfunding campaigns for established franchises often distort industry standards by under-budgeting and over-promising, which creates unrealistic expectations for development costs and timelines.
Game Dev UnchainedJul 2019
Game Dev Unchained59 min
Jedi Fallen Order Not So Bad | Games ReCAP Episode 006
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order suffers from a fundamental disconnect between its source material and its execution.
- The gaming industry is shifting away from traditional annual sequel models, such as those seen in Call of Duty, toward persistent games-as-a-service models that prioritize long-term evolution and player mastery.
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is criticized for a disconnect between its source material and gameplay, specifically failing to capture the tension of lightsaber combat through its reliance on arcade-style mechanics.
- High-quality single-player titles like Elden Ring and God of War remain industry pillars, demonstrating that strong brand reputation is a primary driver of commercial success.
Game Dev UnchainedJun 2019