SEGA Thinking about Shenmue 3

[Gikoku]

SEGA Thinking about Shenmue 3

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In the latest issue of Famitsu 360, the magazine did it’s annual interview sessions. Sega, being one of the developers interviewed, were questioned of Shenmue III, the much requested sequel fans have been dying for.

According to Sega, they would love to do a third game, but the first two games didn’t sell too well – making Sega worried about returning. However, Sega reassures fans that if there is opportunity to go back, they would love to.

 

[Dark Drakan]

Re: SEGA Thinking about Shenmue 3

Stop talking about making it and make it, soon as people know its in production the interest will shoot through the roof. At this rate by the time they actually bite the bullet and make the game no-one will care about it. The first 2 games didnt sell well because despite being awesome games they were on platforms that didnt have large userbases. Dreamcast was killed off by the Playstation and was the 3rd choice platform behind PS1 and N64. Then Shenmue II was re-released on the Xbox which again didnt have the largest amount of users and was lagging behind the PS2 and had its life cut short by the Xbox 360. If they released the first and 2nd onto the Live Arcade or PSN then announced a 3rd was in development for the platforms im sure it would have some sales to brag about.

 

[Gikoku]

Re: SEGA Thinking about Shenmue 3

Stop talking about making it and make it, soon as people know its in production the interest will shoot through the roof. At this rate by the time they actually bite the bullet and make the game no-one will care about it. The first 2 games didnt sell well because despite being awesome games they were on platforms that didnt have large userbases. Dreamcast was killed off by the Playstation and was the 3rd choice platform behind PS1 and N64. Then Shenmue II was re-released on the Xbox which again didnt have the largest amount of users and was lagging behind the PS2 and had its life cut short by the Xbox 360. If they released the first and 2nd onto the Live Arcade or PSN then announced a 3rd was in development for the platforms im sure it would have some sales to brag about.

I fully agree, if they released Shenmue I & II on XBLA I would buy them in a heartbeat. They're really kicking the Shenmue fans in the jewels by reviving the Ryu character in the form of a kart-racer (SEGA All-Stars Racing)... we wanted him back, but not like that.

 

[Dark Drakan]

Re: SEGA Thinking about Shenmue 3

I fully agree, if they released Shenmue I & II on XBLA I would buy them in a heartbeat. They're really kicking the Shenmue fans in the jewels by reviving the Ryu character in the form of a kart-racer (SEGA All-Stars Racing)... we wanted him back, but not like that.

With the new games and GFX engines available today and the possibilities of what they could do with the games you would think they would jump at the chance. They achieved a lot with the basic tech they had back then, what they could be capable of now would be drool worthy.