Why I'm not happy about the Shenmue III Kickstarter

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gabzjmm23 said:

Faxanadu said:
I was actually shocked that Sony used E3 to promote a donation via Kickstarter.

this. i also don't understand. it may be a marketing tool, this and that.  but why would someone like Sony use its e3 conference to announce a probable game to be released for PS4 (which i think would be timed exclusive if there is a goal - X1 for 5M or something).

why use fans to donate that would be backed up by Sony. Sony would surely fund it. i have no proof but using a Sony e3 conference. instead of a normal video trailer that you wanted it to funded by fans for now, to have a prospect producer/publisher's help... look shady.... 

there is no stretch goals for other platforms, it says PS4 PC, so presumably Sony have some kind of vested interest in this. You also cant make a Shenmue game for $2m, so there must be a good chunk of money or development help coming from somewhere.