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Shenmue 3 is now a possibility

The main problem is: current generation of gamers barely knew about this masterpiece. Also, why would Sega consider releasing shenmue 3 for gamers who hadn't played the previous games in the series? Marketing and sales wise, it doesn't make sense for them. But now everything could change.
biloz - contributor
Published: 67 days 22 hours ago | Article | PlayStation 3
 
 

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immortal84 - 67 days 22 hours ago
1 - Great article
It really make sense now, if Sega made the move.
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himdeel - 67 days 22 hours ago
1.1 - Besides that...
...they'd be relatively small files to download.
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vhero - 67 days 22 hours ago
1.2 -
it is a possibility and Sony would no doubt want this to happen as it would bring a strong fanbase over to their console.
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teraclusterx - 67 days 21 hours ago
1.3 - 50 GB bluray HD remaster! the last 2 in HD 720p!
50 GB bluray HD remaster! the last 2 in HD 720p
Release them test out the waters!!!
Then make the 3rd one on 50GB bluray.
(but this time put ryu in the secret service or something stealthy with weapons and martial arts-MGS style and you have a massive hit!!
He needs to kill and do it with deadly precision!)
No more BS qte OR BRAWLS Im talking about stealth kills and just massive battles 1000 NPC and enemy battles like Heavenly sword!!!

Sad that Suzuki san is retired and of course is probably not excited about learning PS3 ASMP Cell RSX language.
He made the dreamcast and the Saturn Hummmmmmm like a bird and crunch like a bull.!!
This guy at one time was considered one of the best Coders out there!!
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darthv72 - 67 days 20 hours ago
1.4 - ps3 or 360
if it came to either one i would get it. i have the original for the US dc as well as imported the EU part 2 and have the US part 2 for xbox. A part 3 is needed...badly! No matter the system I will be picking it up. Please SEGA!!!
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deadreckoning666 - 67 days 20 hours ago
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If Shenmue 1 and 2 are released on PSN with an HD upgrade, Im buyin em both all over again.
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starvinbull - 67 days 19 hours ago
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PS3 exclusive with every single piece of ShenMue from 1-3 on 1 BluRay disc that'd be my dream.

A multiplatform release is a must though. The demand is there, the technology has advanced, many other games have made money back on greater budgets.

They can do it but Sega aren't a big budget developer. At their heart they are still an arcade game developer going back to their biggest commercial failure would be a big ask.

This and FF7 (remade) would break records if ever realised.
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hay - 67 days 19 hours ago
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Damn, I'd buy Shenmue on PSN anytime, just to get a bit of hope that this move will bring Shenmue 3. It's one of the best games I've ever played.
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54percent - 67 days 19 hours ago
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I hope Sony acquire Sega as first party.
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Microsoft Xbox 360 - 67 days 19 hours ago
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Sony with Sega will reign.
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cemelc - 67 days 18 hours ago
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Shenmue 1&2 are great games, i mean really good games.

Shenmue 3 will be epic.
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LONEWOLF231 - 67 days 18 hours ago
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Shenmue is beyond EPIC, its one of those series that every aspect of it is perfectly put together. Its one of those games that you would wish it never ended.
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Jamegohanssj5 - 67 days 17 hours ago
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It would sell like hot cakes in Japan. That's all that matters.

TGSI
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hardcore1912 - 67 days 22 hours ago
2 - Shenmue 1 & 2 on HD screen
Bring it on :)
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biloz - 67 days 21 hours ago
3 - Improved graphics!!!!!
Now what if they improve the graphics for shenmue 1 & 2?? I'll be the first to buy them :)
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underscore_1 - 67 days 21 hours ago
4 - Ikaruga=EPIC
While sega and sony rack their collective minds in a Shenmue release. They can make a easier decision and release Ikaruga on the PSN.
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immortal84 - 67 days 20 hours ago
4.1 - @ underscore_1
Shenmue 1 & 2, Ikuraga and Jet Set Radio. why not all of them?
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darthv72 - 67 days 20 hours ago
4.2 - mars matrix...
that is a good challenging dc classic shmup. An hd remix wouldnt hurt.
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Fatal Blow - 67 days 21 hours ago
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I loved Shenmue 1,2 hope this come's out and hope Shenmue 1,2 comes on psn
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ceedubya9 - 67 days 21 hours ago
6 - Shenmue seems like such an acquired taste
I just don't know how well it would do outside of its niche fanbase. They really need to try to finish the series up though. Some changes here and there, and I think they could at least make a great game, despite how much it sells.
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davekaos - 67 days 20 hours ago
7 - God i hope this is true
shemnue has got to be one of the best games i have ever played.
For people who have never played the series, you really are missing out on something epic. Interact with just about anything, you can even get a job in the game, and as much as i hate working i loved working in my virtual job lol.
Shemnue FTW
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gokuss122002 - 67 days 20 hours ago
8 - Can you say...
...Sonic Adventure on the PSN... $4.99... trophy support... enhanced visuals... a la Turtle in Time.
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infamous_27 - 67 days 19 hours ago
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More like $14.99... :(
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Jsynn7 - 67 days 19 hours ago
9 - Shemblu
Just like the GOW collection, Shenmue 1 and 2 can be remastered and put on bluray. Sales will sky rocket sending a clear sign to Sega to make Shenmue 3. Sony and Sega, make it happen!
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HDgamer - 67 days 19 hours ago
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I need the first two games to play the third one.
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LONEWOLF231 - 67 days 18 hours ago
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Dude seriously that would be awesome Shenmue 1&2 day one buy for me. Come on SEGA bring out Teh Shenmue 3!!!!!!!!
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bjornbear - 67 days 18 hours ago
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OMG PLZZZZZZZZZ

One of my fav games ever...innovative, unique, amazing!

One of best games ever,...and ITS INCOMPLETE! =( def getting it on PSN if it ever comes out!!!
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mcgrawgamer - 67 days 18 hours ago
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I can't speak for all xbox owners but the only reason I bought the original xbox was because I learned that shenmue 2 was coming to the xbox and at the time I didn't have the resources to import the EU version for the dreamcast.

With that being said I know a good percentage of xbox and xbox 360 owners who bought the console were at one time Sega Fanboys I admit I was one. I very seldom play my 360 now as I've reverted back to my pc and the ps3 is my secondary console, but if shenmue 3 or shenmue 1 and 2 remasted in HD ever came to psn or xbl, even re-released at retail ala God of War Sega would have a million seller on it's hand in no time.
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genkis300 - 67 days 17 hours ago
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OMG ITS GOING TO BE GOTY !!!!!!!!
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Elven6 - 67 days 16 hours ago
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Why on earth would you want a Shenmue 3 without Yu Suzuki? That man had a dream that Sega just won't let him live it out with his recent demotion and all it's highly unlikely they would let him make a third game or one with a decent budget.

Seriously, how many game developers would painstakingly program the ability to open every single cupboard, door, etc in a game? These are minor things of course but they are what made Shenmue and Shenmue II the great games that they were.

Besides, Sega already said publicly that they wanted to shift their focus towards the Yakuza franchise and making its creator the "Kojima of Sega"... =/
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_IFRIT_ - 67 days 16 hours ago
17 - I swear to god
if they made a shenmue 3 exclusively on ps3, taking full advantage of the hardware, I would fall to my knees and cry
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CobraKai - 67 days 15 hours ago
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Man they need to make the third one just to complete the story. Can you imagine if Star Wars ended with Empire Strikes Back and left you hanging.
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Whitefox789 - 67 days 14 hours ago
18.1 - If that happened
We wouldn't of seen the Ewoks or Princess Leia giving one of them a poptart...

Other then that their was the battle of Endor
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Whitefox789 - 67 days 15 hours ago
19 - I won't hold my breath
We'll just have to see what happens.
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Magnus - 67 days 8 hours ago
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If Sega does release Shenmue 1&2 on either PSN or XBl I hope the download figures shows Sega this games needs a sequal and needs it now I'll be there to download it when the news does arrive i hope.
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