Sony has just confirmed that now that the Kickstarter goal has been reached they are in fact helping with funding and development of Shenmue 3

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mornelithe said:

ReimTime said:

Yes but why did Sony, a mega corporation, need 2 million to make the game; which is pocket change for them? They said that the game needed 2 million in fundraising or else it would not be made. Why would it not be made? I don't get it. Asking for money ahead of time as a show of faith, when you have the money in your pocket, is so stupid. Is this the new practice? Asking consumers to invest ahead of time instead of the corporation making an investment risk? I cannot agree with that.

I would argue Sony didn't need, I would argue that Shenmue's creators needed it to prove to Sony there was enough interest in a sequel.

Another good point.