I've just tried adding the game to cart to see if they're actually taking money off people, and they're definitely wanting some card details to process the order.

It's supposed to be a pre-order, what did you expect?
I don't know how it works in the usa but in Europe a lot of stores don't charge you until it's released. Pre-ordering at my local stores just means that they will make sure they have a copy available for you on release day.

I think your meant physical stores. Indeed, a little down payment is usually the most expensive scenario. But I presume the full payment is more widely used for online stores. I tried to buy Shenmue III in Fnac.com and the inferface asked me 70 euros by card (lolz).

Anyone feel free to pre-order it after that $33 million clears from that bank in Nigeria that nice man randomly emailed you about last week.
Really? If this is true then that money should be donated to Shenmue III. Wow, that would be amazing!
http://www.sappharad.com/images/facepalm.jpg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance-fee_scam

I've translated the Tile-Breaking document in my latest blog post:
http://www.phantomriverstone.com/2017/0 ... enmue.html

I've completed giving the Fishing and Washing documents English annotations.

http://i.imgur.com/rq3k7Rz.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/v3Q5B3G.jpg

Read my article at PhantomRiverStone about the documents here (any comments appreciated!):
http://www.phantomriverstone.com/2017/01/gachinko-fishing-washing-place-shenmue.html

https://youtu.be/T6fVDAjs9f0?t=34

Me, thinking about Shenmue III.