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Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: Fish on July 14, 2003, 08:34:48 AM: http://www.polygonmag.com/news/index.php?id=344

http://www.gamerfeed.com/index.php?story=3810

I dont know how to post links so guss you just have to type them.

And sorry if already posted
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Post by: Grey Ninja on July 14, 2003, 09:21:32 AM: I put my money on the Xbox.

Anyways, here are links for those who are too lazy to copy and paste. one two
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: Bill Aurion on July 14, 2003, 09:52:48 AM: If Sega released Shenmue 3 on another platform then they would have to release the previous 2 versions so those new to the series knew what the heck was going on. I agree with Ninja that it will stay with Microsoft.
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: Ian Sane on July 14, 2003, 10:05:10 AM: The Sega Third Party rule dictates that a major release with a hardcore fanbase should always be released on the most inconvienent and inappropriate platform. Therefore Shenmue 3 will be released for... the Nokia N-Gage!
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: bryanee on July 14, 2003, 10:24:20 AM: my money is on multi-format release
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: mouse_clicker on July 14, 2003, 01:02:09 PM: I'm actually kind of surprised they're making a third Shenmue at all- I'm a HUGE fan of the series and was really bumemd out to see Shenmue 2 sold like 50,000 copies for the XBox and I thought I remember Yu Suzuki saying that unless they had some outside funding there would be no Shenmue 3. I guess they got the outside funding. As IanSane put it, Sega's going to be aiming for their foot yet again when they go to release it- I REALLY hope they come to their senses and either have it as a Cube or PS2 exclusive or have a multi-platform release. I NEED to play this game.
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on July 14, 2003, 01:10:23 PM: I bought Shenmue II like, a week ago, and it was quite a bargain - 20 bux new, and it comes WITH the Shenmue movie which you may have heard about (I didn't know it came with the game until the day I bought it).

I didn't like Shenmue 1 that much, but I'm liking Shenmue 2 a LOT more. If you doods have an XBox, give it a try, huh? I'll no doubt buy the third one...
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: Bartman3010 on July 14, 2003, 02:20:18 PM: Or if you get the Dreamcast version of SII from Europe or something =P

Im sure they'll slap it on PS2, if its not Sonic or Monkey Ball, its on the PS2.
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: Gup on July 14, 2003, 02:44:54 PM: I tried the Shenmue II for Xbox, but the voice acting drove me far, far away. Luckily, I played the European Dreamcast version before(who said Europeans gets the short end of the stick, eh?)
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: kelleman on July 14, 2003, 04:02:55 PM: If SEGA learns anything from past experience, they will have this game as a multi release.
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: ThePerm on July 14, 2003, 04:26:06 PM: yeah they effectively killed the buzz for shenmue when they announced it for xbox...I remember so many Nintendo gamers craving it(alot of us n64 gamers had spent the extra 100 on a dc when n64 was running dry).
I played shenmue 1 and 2 on dc(euro) and loved them. What genre do Nintendo gamers love? Immersive action adventure gamres...what is shenmue? Immersive Kung Fu action adventure. The xbox fans basically saw the title and said MEH.
Title: RE: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on July 14, 2003, 05:08:57 PM: I have an N64. I have a DC with Shenmue I. I'd say I'm one of those gamers.

Immersive action adventures Pwnz.
Title: RE: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: Termin8Anakin on July 15, 2003, 12:27:13 AM: Nice avatar Kelleman.

There's a Shenmue movie?
And what exactly is a Shenmue?
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: Terranigma Freak on July 15, 2003, 03:59:58 AM: Let see... they cancelled Virtua Fighter Quest for GC, so I'm guess Shenmue 3 will be released on GC when hell freeze over or when pigs fly. Whichever comes first.
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: Fish on July 15, 2003, 04:09:18 AM: They cancelled virtual Fighter Quest? When? Anyone got a link?
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: rpglover on July 15, 2003, 05:48:40 AM: basically the shenmue movie came with the xbox game and it highlighted the events in shenmue 1
so technically you didnt have to play the first one to know where you are in the story- you just have to watch the movie
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: KnowsNothing on July 15, 2003, 07:04:09 AM: I've been doing this lately, but i can't help myself.
kelleman, your avatar is way too big.
I know Termin8Anakin said it was nice, but i believe he was being sarcastic (becasue it's ugly).
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: ThePerm on July 15, 2003, 08:48:00 AM: virtual fighter quest wasn't cancelled its just a very secretive title
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: Walking In Shadow on July 15, 2003, 05:02:19 PM: C'Mon guys, you know it's going to be an Xbox game.
Title: RE: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on July 15, 2003, 05:21:35 PM: With or without "development funds" from Mr. Gates?
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: MysticGohan on July 15, 2003, 05:59:18 PM: Actually in the DC Version of Shenmue II I believe you could tranfer data frome the first game to the second.

Unfortunately that cannot be said for Xbox

Although I humbley believe that Shenmue series would of sold dramatically better if it was on GameCube, Sega should learned by now damnit. they better not go for a 3rd on xbox, that's suicide!
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: Ymeegod on July 15, 2003, 07:49:16 PM: "Although I humbley believe that Shenmue series would of sold dramatically better if it was on GameCube, Sega should learned by now damnit. they better not go for a 3rd on xbox, that's suicide! "

Yeah, I bet. Rolls eyes.

It's a cult game, which means there isn't a big market for this type of game. It's a bit to SLOW-paced to hold the majority of games attention.

It's right there along side of ICO, another game that's overlooked by the majority.
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: mouse_clicker on July 15, 2003, 08:54:28 PM: To be fair, the game's only been released on the wrong systems. The Dreamcast just ddin't reach enough people and an RPG like Shenmue isn't the type of game XBox owners are looking out for. You're right that it's a cult game and will never achieve huge sales, but Sega could at least get their money out of it (cause they spent a LOT of money on it) and release it on a mainstream system with a wide array of owners, ie the PS2. Shenmue 2 might have sold better on the Gamecube since Nintendo fans are more into it's style, but I doubt the difference would've been drastic at all.
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Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on July 16, 2003, 12:38:41 AM: Guys, Shenmue III has not yet been announced by SEGA-AM2. Rather, the website has been re-designed. In other words, it is not official. These websites just assumed that Shenmue III was announced due its website change. Expect an official announcement in the following months, possibly September.

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Originally posted by: bryanee
my money is on multi-format release

Fat chance. At the Shenmue Dojo Forums, a member works for SEGA of America and said that Microsoft Game Studios has the rights to Shenmue III.

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Originally posted by: Termin8Anakin
And what exactly is a Shenmue?

I won't tell you or anyone. Play the games to find out!

I'm really happy and will jump for joy when SEGA gives the official announcement. Finally, there is going to be a sequel to the greatest game I've played! *sobs with joy*
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Post by: GodZilly on July 16, 2003, 06:42:19 AM: Quote
Originally posted by: Termin8Anakin
Nice avatar Kelleman.
And what exactly is a Shenmue?

Its a tree, with pink leaves.
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: ThePerm on July 16, 2003, 09:45:01 AM: ahahahahahahha, yeah and you dont find that out until the second game, at the very end. And you still dotn get to beat up Lan Di!...makes you feel like Sanosuke on Kenshin...your a novice..and you keep on getting your ass kicked by women.
Title: RE: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on July 16, 2003, 01:25:53 PM: Considering the JPN market gets first pickings, it'd be absurd to release Shenmue III on Xbox there.
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Post by: Grey Ninja on July 16, 2003, 02:02:38 PM: lol... Shenmue III sells 3 copies in the first day! Record sales on Xbox!
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on July 16, 2003, 10:52:25 PM: Arrrrrggghhhh....GodZilly, why did you have to spoil what Shenmue was? *does Hulk smash*
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: Mario on July 16, 2003, 10:55:20 PM: Quote
Originally posted by: GodZilly
Quote
Originally posted by: Termin8Anakin
Nice avatar Kelleman.
And what exactly is a Shenmue?

Its a tree, with pink leaves.

I hate you.
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: Michael8983 on July 16, 2003, 11:07:40 PM: Sega has made a lot of really stupid moves but making Shenmue 3 XBox exclusive after Shenmue 2 bombed so badly on the console would take the crown. I think the game will either be PS2 exclusive or multi-platform. Regardless of where it goes, I don't think it will sell anyway.
I personally think Sega should have just gone ahead and cancelled the series.
Just maybe Virtua Fighter Quest will turn out to be what Shenmue was supposed to be but never was. The game has to be something special considering how secretive Sega has been about it.
Title: Shenmue 3 confirmed, but not the platform.
Post by: Oldskool on July 18, 2003, 03:57:36 AM: There is actually a chance it won't be for Xbox. Sega trusts Xbox less than it did before, as GCN sales for Sega games have been in most cases better than Xbox sales for Sega games. Of course, MS could whip out the dough... but I don't know if they're willing to do that again with Sega.