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Re: Breaking Bad

And streaming sites, watch a series on those and then just buy them on DVD if you really enjoy em.
by Sailors?
Sat Apr 06, 2013 9:16 am
 
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Empireonline Top 100 Games

Just saw Empireonline.com's top 100 games and nice to see Shenmue mentioned not once but twice. (No.7 and No.51)

Seeing as there hasn't been much news lately i just thought I'd share. I always like seeing Shenmue so high up in these greatest games of all time lists.
by Stocke
Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:05 pm
 
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shenmue Art Exhibit

The 15 year release anniversary is coming fast. I'm an artist and do a lot of game related work and book illustrations. This November I'm doing a full exhibit of shenmue inspired work. It will be held in Minnesota but I'll be sure to post the works online for viewing. I'll give more info on this post as things develop. Look at my Avatar for a sample of one of the paintings. Thanks!
by Ukulele Joe
Mon May 11, 2015 11:58 am
 
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Re: Shenmue 1080p

Experimenting with cell shading

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by Esppiral
Fri May 29, 2015 7:41 pm
 
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Dark Souls 3

First E3 leak?

The sun is...melting? :shock: Also, what in the fuck is that large...thing next to the sun?

http://puu.sh/idRru/fa3bc54408.jpg

http://puu.sh/idRHp/ff42b13c4b.jpg

http://i.picpar.com/99xb.png

http://i.picpar.com/A9xb.png

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http://i.picpar.com/C9xb.png

http://abload.de/img/1433540215849ngsus.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/NvDNkFe.png

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1057985

- To release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One in 2016
- PC release is "negotiable."
- 1-4 players
- Sacrifice ritual allows you to enter other people's games
- Bosses can "heat up," changing their form
- Swordfighting arts add special moves that can be equipped and changed
- Hidetaka Miyazaki (Souls series creator) rumoured to be the director

Game looks like if Bloodborne and Dark Souls 1 had a baby. Miyazaki is also rumoured to be directing this one, since he didn't direct Dark Souls 2 due to working on Bloodborne. So much for him directing the next Armored Core like he said he would like. Guy will forever be known as the "Souls" guy. :lol:
by Henry Spencer
Fri Jun 05, 2015 6:08 pm
 
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Re: SHENMUE 3 ANNOUNCED FOR PS4 KICKSTARTER!

I'm going to tell you a secret.

I never thought I'd ever feel this emotional over a fucking video game, but I cried while watching the announcement. It felt so good and emotional. What a time. Wow.
by Himuro
Mon Jun 15, 2015 10:16 pm
 
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Re: SHENMUE 3 ANNOUNCED FOR PS4 KICKSTARTER!

i forgot my old login information ... i had to come back and re-register just to say FUCK YES!!!!!!!!
by azuma_kun
Mon Jun 15, 2015 10:36 pm
 
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Re: Why does Shenmue have such a devoted fanbase?

Because we know truely that this is one of the greatest games ever made. Not graphically, not from a sound point of view, not from anything specific....

It is a truely special game that, since its release, not one game has been able to recapture the collective qualities which make it great. When you truely love something in life, you love it for all its aspects. Its good points. Its bad points, And Shenmue has a lot of both. But one couldnt exist without the other, and thats what all comes together. It makes it a masterpiece, which slowly but surely, people have came to understand.

It was made in an era where games were games . Pre open world GTA. Pre kill anything that moves Modern Warfare. It was a 101 lesson in how to generate an emotional connection with a piece of coding, some art and sound, a little console and a controller.

It was the right game, for the right people at the right time, and after 14 years, people are finally waking up. Older gamers who get drunk on its nostaliga, and new gamers who have seen through the facade of a killstreak or AAA game which has just been rehashing the same krud for 5-7 years. Its a gamers game, and people are realising that.
by Peter
Thu Jun 18, 2015 5:01 pm
 
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Re: Do you find Shenmue comforting?

Shenmue helped me through a very, very tough time in my life. Not only was it far spectacular than anything before or after it, it was also able to help me through a severe few years of depression.
by Sonoshee
Wed Jun 17, 2015 5:34 pm
 
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Re: Do you find Shenmue comforting?

Not inherently. Only the fact that it's something familiar is comforting to me really.
by Rakim
Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:45 am
 
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Dojo Exploded

It's back in order for now, fixed the issue.

We're going to need some premium hosting due to all this Shenmue III activity.
by Yama
Thu Jun 18, 2015 12:25 am
 
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Re: New Reward Tier Added

One thing they should do is look at the bloodstained kickstarter. A lot of the tiers involved backers collaboration to create things like in game weapons and turning their pets into enemy monsters.

If there were tiers for something like having your face scanned for an NPC character, create a technique scroll, design a capsule toy, something like that would get backers excited to be able to contribute to the actual game itself.
by FourWuDu1026
Thu Jun 18, 2015 6:38 pm
 
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Re: I'm sure the farmers don't give a damn

Lan Di: Do you remember this carrot?

Iwao: Carrot?

Lan Di: This is the carrot you used to kill Sun Ming Zhao!

Iwao: It can't be... that carrot!!

Lan Di: Get up, I'm going to stick this carrot where the sun don't shine!

Iwao: Forgive me.. for making you.. eat..

Ryo: Wha.. what are you saying?! Father!

Iwao: Your carrots... keep carrots... those you eat.... away from your bum.
by SMDzero
Sun Jun 28, 2015 10:17 pm
 
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Re: Random Shenmue Thoughts

"Don't you know that blackmail is wayyyyyy uncool?"

I've literally only realised that it is Ryo that says this. I always thought it was Goro/Enoki's sidekick, despite the voice being completely off. It's just such an unnatural line for Ryo to say...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8seUDCX9JE8

As for the "so what?" line, who knows!
by Mocha Joe
Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:37 am
 
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What???! Mind = blown

I started playing Shenmue again and explored the house better (last time i did i was 13 lol), and look what i find in the residence, and in Fuku-san's room of all places! XD

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by Shenhua-Nani?
Sat Jul 11, 2015 10:14 am
 
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Re: What???! Mind = blown

Awesome to always discover new things playing this game. On my current play thru of Shenmue 1, Ine-san and Ryo had a conversation I never remember them having. Ine mentioned something about one of Ryo's karate instructors being worried and wanting Ryo to drop by.
by JaySw34
Sat Jul 11, 2015 12:10 pm
 
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What's Shenmue - History (Kickstarter Website)

Video from this page: http://shenmue.link/us-en/history.html

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by Ziming
Tue Jul 14, 2015 3:30 pm
 
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Re: Got a shovel Lan Di?

It's nice though that even after killing Iwao they filled the hole they dug back in so it wouldn't ruin the grass.
by Riku Rose
Tue Jul 14, 2015 2:14 pm
 
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Re: BIG BANG! 6 million reached and it keeps going!!!

I'm so thankful for the Shenmue fans who kept this alive for 14 years, who campaigned and kept it at the forefront of people's minds. While I lamented and felt deflated every E3 and never gave up hope, I never campaigned like others did and for that you people have my thanks... you have all made something I thought was impossible.. possible..
by RiGoRmOrTiS
Fri Jul 17, 2015 6:10 pm
 
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Re: What was the one thing you found unique about Shenmue?

How everyday is different (in-game) due to a unique set of dialog, every character feels real and their emotions really do show with it's regular changes as you interact with them (conversations, looking after the cat). It is essentially real life.
by Shibiryo
Sat Aug 15, 2015 11:35 am
 
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Re: Ouch, the comments on the youtube trailer are harsh...

I wouldn't worry too much.
Those commenters are evaluating a game's worth in a rushed trailer that does not represent the visual quality the game will have in the future. And of course some of those comments are from trolls or fanboys that are mad that the game is not going to be released in their system of choice.
Have faith in Yu and his team.
by zema
Sun Jul 19, 2015 5:52 am
 
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Re: Ouch, the comments on the youtube trailer are harsh...

This is what those people want to see:

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by Reprise
Sun Jul 19, 2015 6:59 am
 
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Re: Ouch, the comments on the youtube trailer are harsh...

To be completely honest, I don't disagree with a lot of the youtube comments. When a friend told me that there was a Shenmue III kickstarter I immediately searched for it, found it, and donated. I didn't research a single thing except confirming that Yu Suzuki was at the helm.

Afterwards I watched the video, and cringed so hard. Between the poor animation, lack of actual information, and other general shittyness, my immediate reaction was "damn, if I had never hear of Shenmue before and THIS was what I had to go off of, I wouldn't be donating." This new video really didn't change that initial reaction.

To be completely frank, I don't think anyone would have pledged to that KS if all they had to go off of was the actual KS. Most pledges had to be from fans and the rest were likely from friends and families of fans who were moved by the fans' excitement over it. I just can't imagine anyone pledging based on the merits of the actual KS.
by 0rganiker
Mon Jul 20, 2015 1:56 am
 
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Re: The New Character Model I have the Most Issues With

That Lan Di is not a model from the game.
It's from the cgi of shenmue online.
by zema
Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:13 pm
 
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GAME Watch interview snippets

Here are a few quick Q&A snippets I translated from an interview with Yu Suzuki published online by GAME Watch ( June 19 article ). The interview timing was just after the first $2 million Kickstarter milestone was passed.

I skipped most of the Q&A since they were pretty much what has been covered before, and picked out the following few :


First Kickstarter goal reached! Interview with Yu Suzuki on Shenmue 3

--- Will you be adding members to the development team going forward?
YS: The core team members will be from Neilo, but I have in mind certain other people who I would also like to ask to join - “if this much funding is raised, I'll invite that person...”, there a few people like that.

-- As part of the Kickstarter rewards, there is the $10,000 “Dinner with Yu Suzuki” reward, and the 3 available places were filled in an instant, weren't they. What do you plan to talk about with the participants at the dinner?
YS: The reason I particularly limited the number to just 3 people is because I wanted to spend plenty of time speaking with each of them one at a time, and really get to know their thoughts. It's not so much a question of what topics we will speak about, but more that I want to be able to take in what they have to say.

-- Is there anything else you can tell us?
YS: Since we made the announcement at the PlayStation conference, I am frequently asked whether SCE will be providing funding support. I haven't been able to speak on this until now, but: they will be providing some funding support with respect to development costs. To go further on this topic, we also have other funding planned in addition, but even with that added on, the funding would not have been enough. The funding shortfall is the reason that we started Kickstarter.

by Switch
Mon Jun 22, 2015 10:11 am
 
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Re: Shenmue Collections & Merchandise

Hi everyone!

I've been following this web and forums a long time ago, but I never writed any contribution before... I'm from Barcelona (Catalonia) and on my 34 years old I'm actually feeling like a child trying to manage the excitement for the new Shenmue III !! \:D/ \:D/ \:D/
Thank you all who helped to make it real trough kickstarter! I'm so glad of my 300€ pledge!! :king:

Well, I think that is the reason I finally decided to post something...
I've seen amazing collections of Shenmue merchandise on this forum that made me sooo jelaous! =D> =D> =D> and I'm very proud of mine and would be great to share it with you!

I don't use to post in forums and I have readed the faqs to try to do it well... sorry if I make something wrong... here we go!!

A general view:
http://i.imgur.com/432vV3O.jpg

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

http://i.imgur.com/Iu7eBRB.jpg

Guides and magazines:
http://i.imgur.com/DrLjP6G.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/wDPc18r.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ww5hWkc.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/C5cieRn.jpg

Versions of game,OST and others:
http://i.imgur.com/Fb6mECs.jpg

Versions of the movie (official and none, and the gang edition)
http://i.imgur.com/s0zmZsT.jpg

Soundtrack cds, with christmas edition and notebooks:
http://i.imgur.com/prQbNDP.jpg

Some stuff!
http://i.imgur.com/6dPkSKm.jpg

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

http://i.imgur.com/ehqN64D.jpg

The Wristwatch!!! 8) 8) 8)
http://i.imgur.com/2vr3eXb.jpg

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

http://i.imgur.com/LPeTq7q.jpg

Great plastic dosiers:
http://i.imgur.com/f5dqpXl.jpg

Fan made!
http://i.imgur.com/1rrNOlI.jpg

I love this!
http://i.imgur.com/VFcZuFH.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/cIO2tU1.jpg

Phonecards collection!
http://i.imgur.com/sCF20u6.jpg

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

http://i.imgur.com/51MshIO.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/j9lxtaB.jpg

Cool statues catallogue:
http://i.imgur.com/RsXX89i.jpg

Some advertisings (... ethnic super tanned Ryo??! :roll: )
http://i.imgur.com/wPkEaOr.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/qoq892E.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/73DcCu7.jpg


As you can see, I have some duplicated articles... sometimes I think of sell it throug paypal or something, but I never find enough free time!

Well guys... I hope that you have enjoyed this the same way I've enjoyed watching your collections!!
I know some important stuff is missing (ryo limited statue and forklift sega racing specially for me) but my actual family issues doesn't allow me to spend all the needed money and time... #-o

See you guys! And remember... Keep friends... those you love... close to you...



PD:
Sorry for my errors writting in english...!
by Pol
Tue Jul 21, 2015 4:42 pm
 
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Summer Games Done Quick 2015 -- SGDQ

Summer Games Done Quick, a speedrun marathon for charity, starts in half an hour.

You can view the stream here: http://www.twitch.tv/gamesdonequick

the schedule is here: https://gamesdonequick.com/schedule

There will be a Shenmue II speedrun tomorrow so be sure to check that out.

Also, Super Metroid race at the end of the week (because I'm biased and its the best game ever).
by Thief
Sun Jul 26, 2015 12:38 pm
 
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What was the one thing you found unique about Shenmue?

You can tell me you liked the story or the mini games or even the Hilariously good VA.

I liked all the above but there is one thing i found very intresting about the shenmue duolgy(soon to be trilogy!!).
What i found the most unique was the culture.By that i mean how Yu suzuki choose the make the game based around Japan and China.Since japan and china arent BFFs i diddnt expect to ever see a game that allows you to embrace both cultures without making one of them inferior.

I really loved how Yu suzuki decided to have

S1 in Japan
S2 in China
S3 in China

I really learnt alot about both cultures from the game.This game when it is played by chineese people(china is allowing playstations to be sold now) could help strenghten the relationshio between both repective countries.But thats going on a new topic.

Overall i am hoping We get Shenmue 4 and 5 after Shenmue 3.
I would love to see Shenmue 4 in Japan again since it could bring back Nozomi.Do any of you think we might see future Shenmue games that introduce us to even more cultures?
by Senpai Gamer
Mon Jul 27, 2015 9:47 pm
 
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The Villages: everything we know so far

I'm most excited by the new locations we'll get to explore, so I've collected images and descriptions of what we already know...

Baisha
http://i.imgur.com/10ILtKL.jpg

Concept art and photos: http://imgur.com/a/Urtpj

Yu Suzuki said: Baisha will show off what Shenmue is all about. Live out a siege game reminiscent of the Warring kingdoms. See what strategist will come out on top.

May possibly feature an 'infiltration mission' into the Chi You Men's Guilin branch. The buildings shown in the concept art are called Tulous. They are between three and five stories high, can house up to 80 families and are easily defensible.


Choubu
http://i.imgur.com/LyT4LHu.jpg

Concept art and photos: http://imgur.com/a/eU3uV

Yu Suzuki said: Choubu is a riverside village with lots of shops, souvenir stores, hotels and temples. The quests in this village should be very enjoyable, I think.

And: Amidst the mystical scenery of the Li River, Choubu lies in a water colour painting come to life. The port of call will be filled with souvenir shops and hotels, shrines and village dwellings. Expect to meet a sage master of Nanquan there .

This area may feature the 'Magic Maze' technique of generating building interiors. It could also feature a part time job of some sort.

Bailu
http://i.imgur.com/BZXPVTi.jpg

Concept art and photos: http://imgur.com/a/YBRqA

Yu Suzuki said: Bailu is the village where Shenhua was raised and also a place that Ryo's father, Iwao, had visited when he was younger. Here as well the quests will play an important role as Ryo and Shenhua start their journey.

And: Shenmue 2 ends at Shenhua's house in the outskirts of Bailu village. Bailu village is waiting to be explored for real.

Have I missed any information?
by colacube
Fri Jun 26, 2015 12:33 pm
 
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Re: What are you currently playing?

aw shit, got space harrier from tomato convenience store for the first time in like 10 years
by Chaos
Wed Jul 29, 2015 11:33 pm
 
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Re: What was the one thing you found unique about Shenmue?

It's hard to pinpoint only one thing that really struck me when I first played the game, unless you consider the whole game itselft as the one thing. But I think I can say that it was incredible degree of realism the game has. The weather system and the passing of time with greatly affected NPCs with their daily routines was and still is mind blowing.
by BlueMue
Thu Jul 30, 2015 5:01 pm
 
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Shenmue: The Gang Edition Trilogy Blu-Ray

http://www.gangentertainment.org/images/boxset3_shenmue.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erQ13_VOFAA

For the 1 or 2 people who might give a crap: I've finished putting together a special blu-ray release of Shenmue: The Gang Edition Trilogy. If you've avoided owning these movies over the last decade, now's your chance to grab the entire collection on a single blu-ray disc! This release includes all 3 movies, along with all of the bonus features that were originally included on the DVDs (bloopers, behind-the-scenes documentaries, audio commentary for each movie, and more).

Important Detail: Each movie is presented in it's original, 4:3 standard definition resolution. I played around with upscaling the movies to HD resolution, but considering the source footage was originally shot on everything from VHS to Hi8 to MiniDV, it just didn't make much of a difference. I do think the video quality is better than the DVD version since the larger disc capacity allows for higher bitrates and less compression. Long story short: these look SLIGHTLY BETTER than the DVDs we've been selling for the last 10 years, lol.

If you're interested in purchasing this collection, use the link below to go to our online store. It's $30, which includes shipping to anywhere in the US ($15 extra for overseas shipping). Of course, the DVD versions are still available for a 1/3 of the price...and let's not forget that all the movies are available to watch for free on our website. But for you die-hard fans, this is the definitive Shenmue: The Gang Edition collection!

http://gangentertainment.ecrater.com/p/23068427/shenmue-the-gang-edition-trilogy
by Ocky27
Sat Aug 01, 2015 7:19 pm
 
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Re: Shenmue, character models, locations etc.

Hi everyone i'm a new member here,I'm from Thailand and i'm a fan of this series too now i'm trying to work some animation test for Ryo(I'm an animator)

so i just finished with Ryo model now i have to rigging and start working

Thanks to Esppiral for Ryo model
http://i.imgur.com/ok097wi.jpg
by Pramote2013
Mon Jul 20, 2015 6:51 am
 
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Re: Shenmue, character models, locations etc.

a little update with new Ryo san model,this is just rigging test,
Pls see on HD 60f :D oh.. this is quick render from 3dsmax
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by Pramote2013
Tue Jul 21, 2015 4:22 am
 
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Smooth McGroove

Maybe we could convince him to do a Shenmue acapella? We of all people know that Shenmue 1 and 2 have a fantastic soundtrack, but he and or many of his 1.2 million subscribers may not. He takes requests, but there's no telling what kind of backlog he has or what it would take to get something onto his list.

Here's his YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/user/SmoothMcGroove/featured

and his Twitter

https://twitter.com/SmoothMcGroove

#SmoothSingsShenmue ?
by Mr357
Thu Aug 06, 2015 9:34 pm
 
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Re: Smooth McGroove

I asked him in person at MAGFest. He said he could try but it would be tough due to the massive amounts of requests he gets.
by shengoro86
Fri Aug 07, 2015 10:52 am
 
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Re: Random Shenmue Thoughts

On the day Ryo has to meet up with Charlie and receives the chinese letter he willl automatically teleport to Sakuragaoka and the ambush there when the clock hits 2:30 p.m. Interesting thing, the game actually "loads" the Construction Site.

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by BlueMue
Sun Aug 09, 2015 8:25 am
 
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Re: Random Shenmue Thoughts

Had some fun on Tinder:

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by Amir
Wed Aug 12, 2015 6:06 pm
 
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Re: Random Shenmue Thoughts

Found this very good review:

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by Dragon St.
Fri Aug 14, 2015 4:11 pm
 
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Re: Random Shenmue Thoughts

A personal review of Shenmue's spirit , and interactive lifelike experience, by Stefan Homberger:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82_B2z_l8hQ

And the second part, as a more traditional review, by the same person: youtube.com/watch?v=h-omAEjicjU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-omAEjicjU
by Giorgio
Mon Aug 24, 2015 12:16 pm
 
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