Don't give up hopes for a miracle. Tech has advanced every day since. So much pioneer work in Shenmue, sure SEGA licensed the CRI middleware for sound and video compression, but from todays view it is crazily expensive and time and resource consuming to write everything from scratch, the game engine, music formats and so on. Today you just license a 3D engine and add mp3/WAVE music and that's it. They even had to puzzle and trick a lot to have it fit on 4 GD-ROM. I think every day it gets cheaper and easier to make Shenmue 3.
I had given up hope on Duke nukem a decade ago. And then suddenly a miracle happened. Why not for Shenmue?
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Re: Vote for Ryo in Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Transforme
Our Friends ( Shenmue Master ) of Jeuxvidéo.com agreed to speak about the votes concerning Ryo in Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Transformed. Jeuxvidéo.com is a huge site with a huge audience, hoping that it will bring many votes to Ryo.
http://www.jeuxvideo.com/news/2012/00062619-une-petition-pour-le-retour-de-ryo-hazuki-shenmue.htm
It is thanks to Romendil, such a nice woman, really passionate about Shenmue, a big thanks to her.
http://www.shenmuemaster.fr/
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Very few know this but it was Shendream who set up the Toulouse interview with Yu Suzuki last year. He was suppose to conduct the interview, but had to pull out at the last minute. This is why the interview features his friend Kenji.
http://www.jeuxvideo.com/news/2012/00062619-une-petition-pour-le-retour-de-ryo-hazuki-shenmue.htm
It is thanks to Romendil, such a nice woman, really passionate about Shenmue, a big thanks to her.
http://www.shenmuemaster.fr/
=D>
Very few know this but it was Shendream who set up the Toulouse interview with Yu Suzuki last year. He was suppose to conduct the interview, but had to pull out at the last minute. This is why the interview features his friend Kenji.
- Wed Nov 21, 2012 10:57 am
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Re: Vote for Ryo in Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Transforme
HOLY FUCK! 1600?! First time in a long time the community even some of the vets who are more known for being distant in these things contributed. Awesome.
Don't be so surprised. There's a world of Shenmue fandom outside the Dojo's walls. One thing I hope people take from this experience is that different groups should be working together a lot more often, instead of the insular, almost tribal attitude that some people seem to have.
Earlier in this thread, when Ryo was struggling to pick up steam, someone asked "where are those Twitter guys now?" - referring to fans who participate in the monthly Tweetathons. But the question could just as easily be asked every 3rd of the month - where are those Dojo guys now? While some members of this site embrace it as a proactive movement towards Shenmue III, others seem to look down their nose because it didn't originate at the Dojo. But we are all one fanbase, we shouldn't be thinking in terms of us and them within what is already a niche community. I post wherever I can - here, Shenmue 500K, Shenmue UK, and of course Team Yu. If I had more than even a cursory recollection of my French lessons at school, I'd be joining the conversations at Shenmue Master as well. Integration and co-operation makes us all stronger, as this All-Stars Racing petition has proven. No single website or group could have done it alone, and I hope that resonates going forward.
Don't be so surprised. There's a world of Shenmue fandom outside the Dojo's walls. One thing I hope people take from this experience is that different groups should be working together a lot more often, instead of the insular, almost tribal attitude that some people seem to have.
Earlier in this thread, when Ryo was struggling to pick up steam, someone asked "where are those Twitter guys now?" - referring to fans who participate in the monthly Tweetathons. But the question could just as easily be asked every 3rd of the month - where are those Dojo guys now? While some members of this site embrace it as a proactive movement towards Shenmue III, others seem to look down their nose because it didn't originate at the Dojo. But we are all one fanbase, we shouldn't be thinking in terms of us and them within what is already a niche community. I post wherever I can - here, Shenmue 500K, Shenmue UK, and of course Team Yu. If I had more than even a cursory recollection of my French lessons at school, I'd be joining the conversations at Shenmue Master as well. Integration and co-operation makes us all stronger, as this All-Stars Racing petition has proven. No single website or group could have done it alone, and I hope that resonates going forward.
- Wed Nov 21, 2012 4:27 pm
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Shenmue II: Kowloon Walled City (video)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPEVM1HP52A[/youtube]
- Thu Nov 29, 2012 12:39 pm
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Kavinsky next album "Outrun" (Praises Yu Suzuki/Games)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/83/Kavinksy_Outrun_Cover.jpg/618px-Kavinksy_Outrun_Cover.jpg
Here is a interview with Kavinsky, he's a popular French electro house artist. If anyone has seen the movie "Drive", then you've already heard his work. In this interview he's asked if his upcoming album "Outrun" is related to a racing game.
http://www.spin.com/articles/kavinsky-outrun-drive-skrillex-tattoo-interview
Is the title for Outrun a reference to the racecar video game?
Yes! It's a game I used to play a lot. It's from a very talented game creator, Yu Suzuki, who is the guy who also did Hang-On, Shenmue , so many. Each time he had a new concept or a new way to play — it was always a revolution for each game he did.
"ProtoVision" is the new single taken from Kavinsky's album "OutRun"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DX9Yk_B3cwY
Listen to more of his music below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV_3Dpw-BRY&list=AL94UKMTqg-9Do4sG4cDYt-Wd7gNv95upQ
Here is a interview with Kavinsky, he's a popular French electro house artist. If anyone has seen the movie "Drive", then you've already heard his work. In this interview he's asked if his upcoming album "Outrun" is related to a racing game.
http://www.spin.com/articles/kavinsky-outrun-drive-skrillex-tattoo-interview
Is the title for Outrun a reference to the racecar video game?
Yes! It's a game I used to play a lot. It's from a very talented game creator, Yu Suzuki, who is the guy who also did Hang-On, Shenmue , so many. Each time he had a new concept or a new way to play — it was always a revolution for each game he did.
"ProtoVision" is the new single taken from Kavinsky's album "OutRun"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DX9Yk_B3cwY
Listen to more of his music below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV_3Dpw-BRY&list=AL94UKMTqg-9Do4sG4cDYt-Wd7gNv95upQ
- Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:28 pm
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Re: Japanese version of this text
Mistakes come with consequences here at the dojo. Your punishment is to translate the following videos for Shenmue fans worldwide.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOI5Hj_cmCI[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9sd3NtjPfY[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOI5Hj_cmCI[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9sd3NtjPfY[/youtube]
- Thu Feb 21, 2013 1:14 am
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Re: Yu Suzuki At Monaco Anime Game Show On The 2nd/3rd Of Ma
At the moment I'm in Monaco, actually a place nearby.
I Was the 5th person to get my items signed.
Yu was extremely friendly. His eyes where twinkling when he saw my huge Shenmue box ;)
When I'm right, there was no "Yu talk" today. Only tomorrow (sunday) 1600 local time.
Unfortunatelly I have a crappy internetcommection. No uploads, sorry. Pictures later!
"Monaco Television asked me for an interview"
Lady: "So, you came especially from The Netherlands to see the Monaco Anime and Games Show"
Me: "No, for Yu Suzuki, and let him sign my stuff"
Lady: "Why is he so important"
Me: "Because he made Shenmue"
Hope it will be broadcasted soon, and maybe we get some new Shenmue lovers ;)
I Was the 5th person to get my items signed.
Yu was extremely friendly. His eyes where twinkling when he saw my huge Shenmue box ;)
When I'm right, there was no "Yu talk" today. Only tomorrow (sunday) 1600 local time.
Unfortunatelly I have a crappy internetcommection. No uploads, sorry. Pictures later!
"Monaco Television asked me for an interview"
Lady: "So, you came especially from The Netherlands to see the Monaco Anime and Games Show"
Me: "No, for Yu Suzuki, and let him sign my stuff"
Lady: "Why is he so important"
Me: "Because he made Shenmue"
Hope it will be broadcasted soon, and maybe we get some new Shenmue lovers ;)
- Sat Mar 02, 2013 2:49 pm
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Re: Yu Suzuki At Monaco Anime Game Show On The 2nd/3rd Of Ma
I'll just copy and paste my (typically cautious) interpretation of it here:
Now, we don't want to get anyone's hopes up. As exciting as this sounds, the news is still rather vague and ambiguous, at least until we're able to gather more details. But we promised to pass along whatever came out of the Monaco Anime Game Show this weekend, so please take this with a grain of salt for the time being:
As you may recall from an earlier post, Sebastien-Abdelhamid had asked fans on Twitter to suggest questions that he would ask Yu Suzuki at the MAGS convention. Well, here's a new tweet from the interviewer following that session:
"Yu Suzuki déclare penser au Crownfunding type Kickstarter pour financer Shenmue 3 ! #MAGS"
https://twitter.com/SAbdelhamid/status/308259625822728192
This roughly translates to:
"Yu Suzuki declares he is thinking about crowdfunding such as Kickstarter to finance Shenmue 3! #MAGS"
A thrilling prospect for sure, but before we get carried away let's acknowledge a few things. First of all, while it still inspires hope, it says he's only thinking about it. But most importantly, we don't yet know the context of these comments. We don't even have a direct quote. Did Yu volunteer this statement, or was he coaxed into politely going along with an idea presented to him on the spot? We simply don't know at this stage, so we hope to see a video or at least a full transcription of the interview before deciding how seriously to take this tweet.
We have said before that we believe Yu would be more open to the Kickstarter concept than the corporate suits at Sega. You can read our previous comments here:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=375636402448405
On this latest development, we'll keep you posted.
Now, we don't want to get anyone's hopes up. As exciting as this sounds, the news is still rather vague and ambiguous, at least until we're able to gather more details. But we promised to pass along whatever came out of the Monaco Anime Game Show this weekend, so please take this with a grain of salt for the time being:
As you may recall from an earlier post, Sebastien-Abdelhamid had asked fans on Twitter to suggest questions that he would ask Yu Suzuki at the MAGS convention. Well, here's a new tweet from the interviewer following that session:
"Yu Suzuki déclare penser au Crownfunding type Kickstarter pour financer Shenmue 3 ! #MAGS"
https://twitter.com/SAbdelhamid/status/308259625822728192
This roughly translates to:
"Yu Suzuki declares he is thinking about crowdfunding such as Kickstarter to finance Shenmue 3! #MAGS"
A thrilling prospect for sure, but before we get carried away let's acknowledge a few things. First of all, while it still inspires hope, it says he's only thinking about it. But most importantly, we don't yet know the context of these comments. We don't even have a direct quote. Did Yu volunteer this statement, or was he coaxed into politely going along with an idea presented to him on the spot? We simply don't know at this stage, so we hope to see a video or at least a full transcription of the interview before deciding how seriously to take this tweet.
We have said before that we believe Yu would be more open to the Kickstarter concept than the corporate suits at Sega. You can read our previous comments here:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=375636402448405
On this latest development, we'll keep you posted.
- Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:41 pm
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Re: Yu Suzuki At Monaco Anime Game Show
2nd part of my videos, the most interesting I believe:
http://youtu.be/8zbEmRLrhJE
Thank you for the videos. I'll summarize what Yu Suzuki said about Shenmue in Japanese as directly as possible. So, forgive me if some part would not sound natural for English.
*He named Virtua Fighter as the most memorable game of all his games, for he had to go through various hardships while making it. And, he added "Shenmue as well" at the end of the answer.
*He admitted that he regrets Shenmue III hasn't been made yet.
*He has no concrete plans for the next generation consoles, but he'd like to do something for them.
*About "the crowd-funding," he plainly said "there's such possibility," showing no particular interest.
*He wants to make Shenmue III for sure, if a good partner is found. He used the same phrase twice; "if circumstances allow." He's glad that French fans are still talking about Shenmue a lot.
http://youtu.be/8zbEmRLrhJE
Thank you for the videos. I'll summarize what Yu Suzuki said about Shenmue in Japanese as directly as possible. So, forgive me if some part would not sound natural for English.
*He named Virtua Fighter as the most memorable game of all his games, for he had to go through various hardships while making it. And, he added "Shenmue as well" at the end of the answer.
*He admitted that he regrets Shenmue III hasn't been made yet.
*He has no concrete plans for the next generation consoles, but he'd like to do something for them.
*About "the crowd-funding," he plainly said "there's such possibility," showing no particular interest.
*He wants to make Shenmue III for sure, if a good partner is found. He used the same phrase twice; "if circumstances allow." He's glad that French fans are still talking about Shenmue a lot.
- Tue Mar 05, 2013 1:16 am
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Re: If Shenmue HD happens
We've been hearing his cryptic and short answers about Shenmue 3 for years now. Which fans have been trying to decipher with no avail to give them a glimpse of hope. Based on that can we confidently assume Yu Suzuki will give us a straight answer on Shenmue HD? He's not with Sega anymore, so he can't provide anything reassuring.
I'm kinda biased about this whole HD port because I was privy to some information about it last year. It's frustrating to hear Yu Suzuki say there is nothing happening.
I'm kinda biased about this whole HD port because I was privy to some information about it last year. It's frustrating to hear Yu Suzuki say there is nothing happening.
- Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:35 am
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Re: Yu Suzuki At Monaco Anime Game Show
Sega needs to get off their ass and release a HD port of Shenmue 1+2. As fans all we can do is participate in monthly campaigns like the tweethathon. Or you can try your luck with http://www.wish.org/ 
- Tue Mar 05, 2013 1:47 pm
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Re: Yu Suzuki At Monaco Anime Game Show
This is just a tidbit about Yu Suzuki while he was in Monaco.
According to the following facebook page in Japanese, Yu-san took a tour of Côte d'Azur on March 1st.
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=208376462514654&story_fbid=568956586456638
http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af167/Kiyuu/Monaco2013_2.jpg
Yu-san with Go Nagai, a famous animator, and the tour guide
As he wanted to stroll some old village with an ambience that would be suitable for a game, the guide took him to Dolceacqua . He liked the village very much and took a lot of pictures. Some day, we might stroll an old village like this in some video game. ;-)
http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af167/Kiyuu/Dolceacqua38_-_Panorama_del_paese_vecchio.jpg
According to the following facebook page in Japanese, Yu-san took a tour of Côte d'Azur on March 1st.
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=208376462514654&story_fbid=568956586456638
http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af167/Kiyuu/Monaco2013_2.jpg
Yu-san with Go Nagai, a famous animator, and the tour guide
As he wanted to stroll some old village with an ambience that would be suitable for a game, the guide took him to Dolceacqua . He liked the village very much and took a lot of pictures. Some day, we might stroll an old village like this in some video game. ;-)
http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af167/Kiyuu/Dolceacqua38_-_Panorama_del_paese_vecchio.jpg
- Thu Mar 07, 2013 2:38 pm
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Re: Yu Suzuki At Monaco Anime Game Show
Another "Conference" upload!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWS2VHarbq0[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWS2VHarbq0[/youtube]
- Fri Mar 08, 2013 4:39 pm
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Re: Yu Suzuki At Monaco Anime Game Show
Here a video of the complete conference of the Sunday March 3.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il8bSiWu_CA
Thank you for the video. Now that I can hear the Q&A part clearly, I've fixed the inaudible part in my translation.
Can you please add time stamps to the duration of each Shenmue question.
Here's the translation of the Shenmue related Q&A:
21:24-TR: What is the most memorable game to you?
21:29-YS: Every game is memorable to me. But, Virtua Fighter is the most memorable as it was
the hardest game to make, having had to go through various hardships. Shenmue as well.
24:01-TR: Is there any regrets?
24:04-YS: Ah... I hate this (kind of question.) Not having been able to make Shenmue III yet, of course.
24:43-TR: Do you have any plan or project for the next-generation consoles?
24:52-YS: I don't have any concrete plans, but I'd like to do something for them.
25:23-TR: What do you think about using the service like crowd-funding, such as Kickstarter?
25:33-YS: There's such possibility, I think.
(Here, the translator took the liberty of connecting the answer of YS with Shenmue III, and the MC got excited.)
15:47-YS: That was a leading question, wasn't it?
26:06-TR: Perhaps you've already been asked this a lot, but everybody wants to know it. How is Shenmue III
going at the moment?
26:17-YS: I want to make it for sure, if a good partner is found.
26:30-YS: If the circumstances allow, I want to make it.
26:41-TR: Everybody wants to help you in anyway.
26:45-YS: Thank you. Merci beaucoup.
26:51-YS: May I speak a little here? French fans, especially, have been caring about Shenmue a lot and
always ask me about Shenmue III. I'm very glad about it.
27:18-YS: I sincerely want to make it, if circumstances allow.
36:50-TR: Now, there's a rumor that Shenmue I or II will be playable soon by downloading with PSN or Xbox...
37:06-YS: Where is it from?
37:10-TR: Huh? He (the questioner) says so.
37:15-YS: Well, I don't get it. Every year a rumor says Shenmue III is coming. I wonder who is making it.
42:24-TR: Do you have a plan to make Shenmue HD?
42:50-YS: The license of Shenmue I and II belongs to SEGA. Now that I've left SEGA, it's not my decision,
but SEGA's, to remake and sell them like that. It'd be possible for SEGA, I guess.
43:27-YS: I could make anything related to Shenmue series, though, by getting the license from SEGA,
if they say OK.
45:10-TR: Instead of a video game, will there be any chance that you depict the story of Shenmue 3
in other forms, like movie or novel?
45:24-YS: There will be such possibilities, I think. Even in such forms I want to do something related to Shenmue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il8bSiWu_CA
Thank you for the video. Now that I can hear the Q&A part clearly, I've fixed the inaudible part in my translation.
Can you please add time stamps to the duration of each Shenmue question.
Here's the translation of the Shenmue related Q&A:
21:24-TR: What is the most memorable game to you?
21:29-YS: Every game is memorable to me. But, Virtua Fighter is the most memorable as it was
the hardest game to make, having had to go through various hardships. Shenmue as well.
24:01-TR: Is there any regrets?
24:04-YS: Ah... I hate this (kind of question.) Not having been able to make Shenmue III yet, of course.
24:43-TR: Do you have any plan or project for the next-generation consoles?
24:52-YS: I don't have any concrete plans, but I'd like to do something for them.
25:23-TR: What do you think about using the service like crowd-funding, such as Kickstarter?
25:33-YS: There's such possibility, I think.
(Here, the translator took the liberty of connecting the answer of YS with Shenmue III, and the MC got excited.)
15:47-YS: That was a leading question, wasn't it?
26:06-TR: Perhaps you've already been asked this a lot, but everybody wants to know it. How is Shenmue III
going at the moment?
26:17-YS: I want to make it for sure, if a good partner is found.
26:30-YS: If the circumstances allow, I want to make it.
26:41-TR: Everybody wants to help you in anyway.
26:45-YS: Thank you. Merci beaucoup.
26:51-YS: May I speak a little here? French fans, especially, have been caring about Shenmue a lot and
always ask me about Shenmue III. I'm very glad about it.
27:18-YS: I sincerely want to make it, if circumstances allow.
36:50-TR: Now, there's a rumor that Shenmue I or II will be playable soon by downloading with PSN or Xbox...
37:06-YS: Where is it from?
37:10-TR: Huh? He (the questioner) says so.
37:15-YS: Well, I don't get it. Every year a rumor says Shenmue III is coming. I wonder who is making it.
42:24-TR: Do you have a plan to make Shenmue HD?
42:50-YS: The license of Shenmue I and II belongs to SEGA. Now that I've left SEGA, it's not my decision,
but SEGA's, to remake and sell them like that. It'd be possible for SEGA, I guess.
43:27-YS: I could make anything related to Shenmue series, though, by getting the license from SEGA,
if they say OK.
45:10-TR: Instead of a video game, will there be any chance that you depict the story of Shenmue 3
in other forms, like movie or novel?
45:24-YS: There will be such possibilities, I think. Even in such forms I want to do something related to Shenmue.
- Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:00 am
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Shenmue Dojo 70 Man Battle Competition Winner/Results
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Winner: James Brown Time Scored: 3:49:36
Entry Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tNlV9tKERc
Competition Rankings
1. James Brown (UK) - 3:49:36
2. Moonwalker123 (AUS) - 4:14:43
3. SONICSPEED36 (UK) - 4:32:56
4. Bertie Wiseman (UK) - 4:39:30
5. Sailesh D. (USA) - 4:40:83
6. Mestre (POR) - 4:48:66
7. Michael K. (IE) - 5:09:00
8. iQDaTruthMTL (CAN) - 5:11:13
9. Giorgio Sotiro (GRE) - 8:03:40
Winner: James Brown Time Scored: 3:49:36
Entry Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tNlV9tKERc
Competition Rankings
1. James Brown (UK) - 3:49:36
2. Moonwalker123 (AUS) - 4:14:43
3. SONICSPEED36 (UK) - 4:32:56
4. Bertie Wiseman (UK) - 4:39:30
5. Sailesh D. (USA) - 4:40:83
6. Mestre (POR) - 4:48:66
7. Michael K. (IE) - 5:09:00
8. iQDaTruthMTL (CAN) - 5:11:13
9. Giorgio Sotiro (GRE) - 8:03:40
- Wed May 01, 2013 7:59 am
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Re: Yu Suzuki At Monaco Anime Game Show
I am so sorry to have you kept waiting like that dudes ! (I feel very uncomfortable)
In march 2013, I was home moving. And when all was ready, my old computer abandoned me, fully broken.
I took time to buy a baddass new computer (I assembled myself, part by part) and fills of bad luck : it makes arbitrarily shutdowns (impossible to run my film editing software in those conditions), I've wasted time searching for solutions (hardware + software) but that beats me...
I finally borrowed an old friend's computer and I managed to edit the interview.
Yesterday, I've just finished the english dubs in order to upload the video on Ziming's youtube account at the same time with the french version. It won't take much time before you can see it (a matter of day).
I've really thought to Shenmue fans while editing the video.
Hope you will enjoy.
In march 2013, I was home moving. And when all was ready, my old computer abandoned me, fully broken.
I took time to buy a baddass new computer (I assembled myself, part by part) and fills of bad luck : it makes arbitrarily shutdowns (impossible to run my film editing software in those conditions), I've wasted time searching for solutions (hardware + software) but that beats me...
I finally borrowed an old friend's computer and I managed to edit the interview.
Yesterday, I've just finished the english dubs in order to upload the video on Ziming's youtube account at the same time with the french version. It won't take much time before you can see it (a matter of day).
I've really thought to Shenmue fans while editing the video.
Hope you will enjoy.
- Fri Jul 12, 2013 11:29 am
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Shenmue 3d/2d Art Download
http://shenmueangel.free.fr/images/shenmue2/bannieres/gimage_sh2.png
Here are download links to all the original Shenmue art files I've amassed over the years. It ranges from original .bmp wallpaper from Shenmue.com, scans from strategy guides, and high resolution .psd artwork from Shenmue II.
Most of this art was acquired from Microsoft Game Studios website years ago. Since Microsoft was publishing the game in the U.S they were provided these files to promote/advertise it. The .psd artwork I mentioned above is the most interesting out of the bunch. They come in some insane resolutions and are separated by layers, meaning you can easily separate a character and the background behind it. Included below are raw scans from the various Shenmue game soundtracks, and screen captures from the Xbox game.
Custom High Res Shenmue Logos
http://www.shenmuedojo.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=47899
Shenmue Art (Mostly original wallpaper from Shenmue.com and from the gd-roms)
http://www.mediafire.com/?b98jt6dotog6lu2
Shenmue II Art - First Batch (Download both parts and then extract)
Part 1- http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?g7s7ft5l6hcy4dz
Part 2- http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?6pm3lfjc3x24f4k
Shenmue II Art - Second Batch (Download both parts and then extract)
Part 1- http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?46kx9j4d63ur3y2
Part 2- http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?hm1x65ap55xorkf
Shenmue II Art - Third Batch (Ren and Lan Di) - http://www.mediafire.com/?alahqu9h7f88zij
Shenmue II Game Poster - http://www.mediafire.com/?cdv4fci3vqkageb
Shenmue 2d Art - (Drawn artwork mostly from magazine scans and the internet)
http://www.mediafire.com/?0ma89dj3us6dvlp
Shenmue Album Raw Scans - (Download both parts and then extract)
Part 1- http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?0blirht3yx44rso
Part 2- http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ck9rlueqhpa5t60
Shenmue II High resolution screenshots (Xbox Version - Microsoft Game Studios Site)
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?pf96id2ya6663a3
Shenmue II Normal resolution screenshots (Xbox Version - Microsoft Game Studios Site)
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?bxfp3yxmsqj4pk2
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http://www.shenmuedojo.net/gallery/
Facebook Gallery
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shenmue-Dojo/131503470216625?sk=photos_stream
Here are download links to all the original Shenmue art files I've amassed over the years. It ranges from original .bmp wallpaper from Shenmue.com, scans from strategy guides, and high resolution .psd artwork from Shenmue II.
Most of this art was acquired from Microsoft Game Studios website years ago. Since Microsoft was publishing the game in the U.S they were provided these files to promote/advertise it. The .psd artwork I mentioned above is the most interesting out of the bunch. They come in some insane resolutions and are separated by layers, meaning you can easily separate a character and the background behind it. Included below are raw scans from the various Shenmue game soundtracks, and screen captures from the Xbox game.
Custom High Res Shenmue Logos
http://www.shenmuedojo.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=47899
Shenmue Art (Mostly original wallpaper from Shenmue.com and from the gd-roms)
http://www.mediafire.com/?b98jt6dotog6lu2
Shenmue II Art - First Batch (Download both parts and then extract)
Part 1- http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?g7s7ft5l6hcy4dz
Part 2- http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?6pm3lfjc3x24f4k
Shenmue II Art - Second Batch (Download both parts and then extract)
Part 1- http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?46kx9j4d63ur3y2
Part 2- http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?hm1x65ap55xorkf
Shenmue II Art - Third Batch (Ren and Lan Di) - http://www.mediafire.com/?alahqu9h7f88zij
Shenmue II Game Poster - http://www.mediafire.com/?cdv4fci3vqkageb
Shenmue 2d Art - (Drawn artwork mostly from magazine scans and the internet)
http://www.mediafire.com/?0ma89dj3us6dvlp
Shenmue Album Raw Scans - (Download both parts and then extract)
Part 1- http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?0blirht3yx44rso
Part 2- http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ck9rlueqhpa5t60
Shenmue II High resolution screenshots (Xbox Version - Microsoft Game Studios Site)
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?pf96id2ya6663a3
Shenmue II Normal resolution screenshots (Xbox Version - Microsoft Game Studios Site)
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?bxfp3yxmsqj4pk2
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- Tue Oct 30, 2012 11:43 am
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Shenmue HD Remaster (Fan Made)
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A project to remaster Shenmue in HD is being made by South Koreans fans of the game. Not much is known about the project or how far they will go to finishing it. Demonstration videos below:
Multimedia: Dobuita Video | Yu Arcade Video | Screenshots
A project to remaster Shenmue in HD is being made by South Koreans fans of the game. Not much is known about the project or how far they will go to finishing it. Demonstration videos below:
Multimedia: Dobuita Video | Yu Arcade Video | Screenshots
- Mon Aug 18, 2014 8:05 am
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What's Shenmue translation project V1.0.4 UPDATED!
Well, gentlemen, after nearly half a year of work, we can release the first version of our What's Shenmue translation patch.
V1.0.4 Download link - MEGA Mirror
And here's some nifty extras: Covers and manuals - MEGA Mirror
And here's the men and women who have achieved the completion of this project:
ALL VERSIONS
Hacking/Coding: YZB, PacoChan, Indiket, IlDucci
Graphics Editing: BlueMue, IlDucci, Gin
Creation of the ShenTrad Toolset: SiZious, Ayla, Manic, ShenDream
ENGLISH VERSION
Translation: Brett "Switch" Chandler, Rakim
Proofreading: Merlin Fontana
SPANISH VERSION
Translation (Based on the English Version): IlDucci, TheFireRed
Testing: Indiket, Releon
Contains material from the Shenmue I Spanish Fantranslation Project by Ryo Suzuki, IlDucci, el_capo, xulikotony & PacoChan.
GERMAN VERSION
(Based on the English Version)
Main translator: BlueMue
BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE VERSION
(Based on the English Version)
Main translator: LucasPreacherOfHell
See the readme file for the full credit list, including Special Thanks and other information.
http://i.imgur.com/SqpynH8s.jpg http://i.imgur.com/RirMyrQs.jpg http://i.imgur.com/n5znI7Ns.jpg http://i.imgur.com/B8K2gQds.jpg http://i.imgur.com/xSqaXePs.jpg http://i.imgur.com/GQkAYnxs.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Kw336SFs.jpg http://i.imgur.com/eS4K8O2s.jpg http://i.imgur.com/eL1ihY6s.jpg http://i.imgur.com/33UJaCXs.jpg
We are doing the release as a patcher and not as a full image because of, more than legal issues, my personal policy as a romhacker/fantranslator. I'd like to keep things small and manageable. People who have the original GD-ROM and the SD Card Adapter should have no problems dumping their disc into a GDI image (.BIN or .ISO makes no difference), but I know this site doesn't go against releases, so: I know it's a bit hard finding a GDI image online, but it's possible. If you folks are going to do a full release, I know I can't stop you so I'd just ask you to do not make profit out of us.
That said, let's go to the details: The patcher has been tested with the following discs:
- 610-7179-0133A 11M1 o 11MB1 (TOSEC Version)
- 610-7179-0133A H1723E.
Both of those are the Blue Disc versions, any other Blue Disc or the Famitsu releases have not been tested . Should be fine if the data tracks are identical (We're fiddling with the audio tracks, but we're not needing an exact equivalent of them, which seems to be the biggest difference between versions).
And now the specifics. All the menus, texts and subtitles have been fully translated into English, Spanish and German. The patcher is multi-language, so you should be able to select your language there. The process lasts around 10 minutes or so. The patcher could be a great example that, with a little modification, we could have a Shenmue modding tool for small mods (Such as the Forklift one, bigger stuff like Undubs won't have that of a meaning).
The patcher takes a GDI image and turns it into a MDS/MDF image file that should run on a real hardware or in emulator. It has a dummy file for 700MB full size, all the CDDA tracks have been preserved thanks to the previous research by HyKan, and we've got a sortfile for reordering stuff (We've moved towards the inner part beta/unused stuff that's around). It's not the best optimization but it can be improved. Nothing is ripped or downsampled.
We've translated a couple of extra needed graphics here and there, such as the "Closed" signs in the shops that are not available for the demo (like Tomato Convenience Store), Yukawa's Business Card or the poster from the ending scene. There's a couple of things I'd like to improve in a possible future release, but for now, we've done all we could. The rest is like it was in the original game.
Some troubleshooting: We've used Demul 0.5.8.2. for the emulation testing, and so far the only major issue it has is that some graphics show borders instead of being transparent. That doesn't happen in real console. In real console we've seen some delays with the activation of lipsynch or subtitles, which I don't know if it's our fault or if it already happened in the unmodified game.
If the patcher dumps some error, please report it back here, on this topic. The patcher will usually allow you to copy the error to the Clipboard, and also generate a log.txt file in the same folder where the application is. Upload both and send them here.
And... I'm tired as hell, we've been working on the last issues until the last minute. If I'm missing stuff, it's either on the readme or you can ask me here, as I'll be doing the English troubleshooting on this topic. Enjoy.
( EDIT: Original title was "Why What's Shenmue never got a translation attempt?")
I just dissected What's Shenmue for fun, thanks to Sizious tools:
- The subtitles script has (EDITED) 67.748 bytes of japanese text.
- The FACEs part have been directly copypasted from the Passport translation.
- All the graphics are editable.
- The small font is included and working so we have 44x44 characters per line.
Only difficulties:
- Like with the main games, editing the 1ST_READ.BIN.
- Text justification is odd. Mostly justified to the left, but sometimes centered. We can re-center it the ugly way (Adding spaces to the left)
- Any extra hacks needed: Loading screens and other small stuff. There's a presumed Japanese language changer in the game to remove.
I tried to search around this forum but with no results. So, I'm just posing the question here. Sizious made it possible, yes, so, why nobody is interested?
EDIT 2014/04/20: The project has finally started, here's the current team:
- Translation: Rakim, Switch
- Graphics Editing: BlueMue, IlDucci
- Hacking: YZB (When he can), IlDucci
- Main translation tools by the ShenTrad Team: Manic, ShenDream, Sizious
V1.0.4 Download link - MEGA Mirror
And here's some nifty extras: Covers and manuals - MEGA Mirror
And here's the men and women who have achieved the completion of this project:
ALL VERSIONS
Hacking/Coding: YZB, PacoChan, Indiket, IlDucci
Graphics Editing: BlueMue, IlDucci, Gin
Creation of the ShenTrad Toolset: SiZious, Ayla, Manic, ShenDream
ENGLISH VERSION
Translation: Brett "Switch" Chandler, Rakim
Proofreading: Merlin Fontana
SPANISH VERSION
Translation (Based on the English Version): IlDucci, TheFireRed
Testing: Indiket, Releon
Contains material from the Shenmue I Spanish Fantranslation Project by Ryo Suzuki, IlDucci, el_capo, xulikotony & PacoChan.
GERMAN VERSION
(Based on the English Version)
Main translator: BlueMue
BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE VERSION
(Based on the English Version)
Main translator: LucasPreacherOfHell
See the readme file for the full credit list, including Special Thanks and other information.
http://i.imgur.com/SqpynH8s.jpg http://i.imgur.com/RirMyrQs.jpg http://i.imgur.com/n5znI7Ns.jpg http://i.imgur.com/B8K2gQds.jpg http://i.imgur.com/xSqaXePs.jpg http://i.imgur.com/GQkAYnxs.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Kw336SFs.jpg http://i.imgur.com/eS4K8O2s.jpg http://i.imgur.com/eL1ihY6s.jpg http://i.imgur.com/33UJaCXs.jpg
We are doing the release as a patcher and not as a full image because of, more than legal issues, my personal policy as a romhacker/fantranslator. I'd like to keep things small and manageable. People who have the original GD-ROM and the SD Card Adapter should have no problems dumping their disc into a GDI image (.BIN or .ISO makes no difference), but I know this site doesn't go against releases, so: I know it's a bit hard finding a GDI image online, but it's possible. If you folks are going to do a full release, I know I can't stop you so I'd just ask you to do not make profit out of us.
That said, let's go to the details: The patcher has been tested with the following discs:
- 610-7179-0133A 11M1 o 11MB1 (TOSEC Version)
- 610-7179-0133A H1723E.
Both of those are the Blue Disc versions, any other Blue Disc or the Famitsu releases have not been tested . Should be fine if the data tracks are identical (We're fiddling with the audio tracks, but we're not needing an exact equivalent of them, which seems to be the biggest difference between versions).
And now the specifics. All the menus, texts and subtitles have been fully translated into English, Spanish and German. The patcher is multi-language, so you should be able to select your language there. The process lasts around 10 minutes or so. The patcher could be a great example that, with a little modification, we could have a Shenmue modding tool for small mods (Such as the Forklift one, bigger stuff like Undubs won't have that of a meaning).
The patcher takes a GDI image and turns it into a MDS/MDF image file that should run on a real hardware or in emulator. It has a dummy file for 700MB full size, all the CDDA tracks have been preserved thanks to the previous research by HyKan, and we've got a sortfile for reordering stuff (We've moved towards the inner part beta/unused stuff that's around). It's not the best optimization but it can be improved. Nothing is ripped or downsampled.
We've translated a couple of extra needed graphics here and there, such as the "Closed" signs in the shops that are not available for the demo (like Tomato Convenience Store), Yukawa's Business Card or the poster from the ending scene. There's a couple of things I'd like to improve in a possible future release, but for now, we've done all we could. The rest is like it was in the original game.
Some troubleshooting: We've used Demul 0.5.8.2. for the emulation testing, and so far the only major issue it has is that some graphics show borders instead of being transparent. That doesn't happen in real console. In real console we've seen some delays with the activation of lipsynch or subtitles, which I don't know if it's our fault or if it already happened in the unmodified game.
If the patcher dumps some error, please report it back here, on this topic. The patcher will usually allow you to copy the error to the Clipboard, and also generate a log.txt file in the same folder where the application is. Upload both and send them here.
And... I'm tired as hell, we've been working on the last issues until the last minute. If I'm missing stuff, it's either on the readme or you can ask me here, as I'll be doing the English troubleshooting on this topic. Enjoy.
( EDIT: Original title was "Why What's Shenmue never got a translation attempt?")
I just dissected What's Shenmue for fun, thanks to Sizious tools:
- The subtitles script has (EDITED) 67.748 bytes of japanese text.
- The FACEs part have been directly copypasted from the Passport translation.
- All the graphics are editable.
- The small font is included and working so we have 44x44 characters per line.
Only difficulties:
- Like with the main games, editing the 1ST_READ.BIN.
- Text justification is odd. Mostly justified to the left, but sometimes centered. We can re-center it the ugly way (Adding spaces to the left)
- Any extra hacks needed: Loading screens and other small stuff. There's a presumed Japanese language changer in the game to remove.
I tried to search around this forum but with no results. So, I'm just posing the question here. Sizious made it possible, yes, so, why nobody is interested?
EDIT 2014/04/20: The project has finally started, here's the current team:
- Translation: Rakim, Switch
- Graphics Editing: BlueMue, IlDucci
- Hacking: YZB (When he can), IlDucci
- Main translation tools by the ShenTrad Team: Manic, ShenDream, Sizious
- Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:08 pm
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Re: david deville Interview with Yu suzuki
Hi guys.
I am actually working on it, i have some free time. It's in french right now and i am about half way through it.
Just to make things clear :
- Do not expect a Shenmue III release date
I suppose it'd be useless to detail everything right now, you will be able to read it soon enough, once i am done writing everything on my free time. I will do a double check on what i am able to share, so you might get more than expected, or less, but trust me, you will get something.
Be back later !
I am actually working on it, i have some free time. It's in french right now and i am about half way through it.
Just to make things clear :
- Do not expect a Shenmue III release date
I suppose it'd be useless to detail everything right now, you will be able to read it soon enough, once i am done writing everything on my free time. I will do a double check on what i am able to share, so you might get more than expected, or less, but trust me, you will get something.
Be back later !
- Sun Sep 21, 2014 5:00 am
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Re: david deville Interview with Yu suzuki
It depends on the contents of the interview. If it consists of mostly Shenmue related questions it's better suited that a fan site like Shenmue Master cover it. If it's mixed with general questions about his career including other games he's made then a gaming magazine is the ideal choice.
- Sun Sep 21, 2014 2:24 pm
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Re: david deville Interview with Yu suzuki
If i do accept, would it be okay or would you be all angry ? I know that i was supposed to share it with you soon, but if i can get another chance to publish it somewhere else, that'd be great. And just to make it clear, even if they publish it, i am not paid, so there is no money involved.
Without judgement and emotions, objectively/logically talking:
If you want to get more exposure, then the Internet is the way to go. You have already create some stir among the fans. One month wait will just fade away all the hype for the news.
Furthermore, using the social media will bring much more exposure for the interview than a French magazine (this is crucial it will not be in English, the international language) ever could. Being posted to Shenmue Master, then to Shenmue Dojo (here), then to other major gaming forums over the Net (like NeoGAF), it will gain exposure than a mag ever could give.
Especially, if you also publish the audio version (for example, just like this interview with Corey Marshall) along with the text, I believe it has the potential to be published later by big gaming sites, just like Kotaku, Eurogamer etc (as they did with Shenmue Master's interviews of Yu Suzuki).
If it is not a matter of money, is it a matter of credibility for yourself? Will your name on a magazine enrich your portofolio/CV? If it is not a matter of money or fame/credibility, and your incentives are just to give as much exposure as possible to it, then for the reasons explained it's better to publish it as planed before the call from that magazine; that is to Shenmue Master, then Shenmue Dojo and then anywhere on the Net. That will give it the ideal exposure.
Without judgement and emotions, objectively/logically talking:
If you want to get more exposure, then the Internet is the way to go. You have already create some stir among the fans. One month wait will just fade away all the hype for the news.
Furthermore, using the social media will bring much more exposure for the interview than a French magazine (this is crucial it will not be in English, the international language) ever could. Being posted to Shenmue Master, then to Shenmue Dojo (here), then to other major gaming forums over the Net (like NeoGAF), it will gain exposure than a mag ever could give.
Especially, if you also publish the audio version (for example, just like this interview with Corey Marshall) along with the text, I believe it has the potential to be published later by big gaming sites, just like Kotaku, Eurogamer etc (as they did with Shenmue Master's interviews of Yu Suzuki).
If it is not a matter of money, is it a matter of credibility for yourself? Will your name on a magazine enrich your portofolio/CV? If it is not a matter of money or fame/credibility, and your incentives are just to give as much exposure as possible to it, then for the reasons explained it's better to publish it as planed before the call from that magazine; that is to Shenmue Master, then Shenmue Dojo and then anywhere on the Net. That will give it the ideal exposure.
- Sun Sep 21, 2014 3:02 pm
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Re: david deville Interview with Yu suzuki
Well since you are probably going to wait until november, i will just tell you this right now.
Shenmue III is not in production (unless its another secret, but i doubt it). But Yu Suzuki wants to make it, trust me. If you wonder why i am so sure, there is a reason. When i was talking with him, as you know, he showed me private artworks (can't thanks him enough) and while doing so, i've asked him why he did not show this to the public until today (i consider myself a random dude, i am not a pro journalist, even tho i'd love to work for the game industry) and here is what he told me :
"I am not showing this because it could be used to promote Shenmue III"
I do not know how its gonna sound to your ears but to mine, Yu Suzuki is still keeping everything because he still has the will to create it. Of course, in the mean time, he'd like to work on other projects and games, but he definetly hasn't given up on Shenmue, trust me.
I was not supposed to write this down right now, but since i am probably going to make you wait longer, take it as a gift. Do not give up guys, Yu Suzuki wants to make it, let's keep going and provide support.
Shenmue III is not in production (unless its another secret, but i doubt it). But Yu Suzuki wants to make it, trust me. If you wonder why i am so sure, there is a reason. When i was talking with him, as you know, he showed me private artworks (can't thanks him enough) and while doing so, i've asked him why he did not show this to the public until today (i consider myself a random dude, i am not a pro journalist, even tho i'd love to work for the game industry) and here is what he told me :
"I am not showing this because it could be used to promote Shenmue III"
I do not know how its gonna sound to your ears but to mine, Yu Suzuki is still keeping everything because he still has the will to create it. Of course, in the mean time, he'd like to work on other projects and games, but he definetly hasn't given up on Shenmue, trust me.
I was not supposed to write this down right now, but since i am probably going to make you wait longer, take it as a gift. Do not give up guys, Yu Suzuki wants to make it, let's keep going and provide support.
- Mon Sep 22, 2014 9:56 am
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RELEASE: Shenmue Beta Disc 3 Exploration Mod V1 OUTDATED
Hello.
I am proud to announce this new release.
This release is called the Exploration Mod. It has finally hit version 1.
What is it?
This is a mod of Shendream's BETA release of Shenmue 1 Disc 3.
This mod allows you to walk around most areas without clipping. This allows you to walk through walls and most objects.
It also contains playable maps for Beta Yamanose, Beta Sakuragaoka, and Wish Road!
Why?
I made this for my own purpose but I wanted to share it with everyone. I always wanted to go wherever I wanted to when inside of shops and stuff. It was also made as a framework for my upcoming bike mod.
How?
Each mapinfo.bin has been hacked to remove all clipping data.
Who?
The original clipping method was developed by Giorgio.
The beta maps were hacked by Wude.
The Beta itself was released by Shendream.
The grunt work was done by me :)
Which areas can I free roam?
Here is the list: D000 - Retail Dobuita
JD00 - Retail Sakuragaoka
JD01 - Beta Sakuragaoka
JHD0 - Hazuki Residence
JOMO - Ryo's House
JU00 - Retail Yamanose
JU01 - Beta Yamanose
MFSY - Harbor
MKSG - Old Warehouse District
DYKZ - Nagai Industries
DURN - Lapis Fortune Teller
DTKY - Maeda Barber Shop
DSLT - Slot House
DSLI - Bar Linda
DSKI - Global Travel Agency
DRSA - Russiya China Shop
DRME - Manpukuken Ramen
DPIZ - Bob's Pizzaeria
DKTY - Antique Shop
DKPA - Nana's Karaoke Bar
DJAZ - MJQ Jazz Bar
DGCT - You Arcade
DCHA - Ajiichi
DBYO - Bar Yokosuka
DBHB - Heartbeats Bar
TATQ - Tattoo Parlor
JABE - Abe Store Candy Shop
MKYU - Harbor Lounge
YDB1 - Hazuki Basement
D001 - Wish Road
How do I use it? Just like in the original beta release, you can call these specific maps up with the main debug menu.
For the shops that are closed when you go into them with the menu, just use the 4th player controller debug menu to set the time in the game to a time where the shop is open!
Are there bugs?
Yes! Like all arcane Shenmue hacks, bugs will exist.
-Ryo's House is completely broken and invisible. (This will be fixed in the next version)
-Random textures disappear and pop in when you are walking through walls. (This is normal and cannot be fixed.)
NOTE: You cannot play through this as normal!!!!!! It is disc 3 AND the maps are hacked to the point where the normal game will not flow and cutscenes may not trigger. It is for exploring only!
What can I play it on?
Confirmed working on NullDC, DEmul, Reicast, Chankast, and actual DC hardware via CD-R or GDEMU.
Photos: http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2312_16_06-nullDC104_n-9371-VPS_4686PAL480i5000RPS_2343Vert_5730KSh4__zps98835b4a.jpg
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http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_36_59-nullDC104_n-9975-VPS_4988PAL480i5000RPS_2494Vert_26721KSh4__zpsb2da57b7.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_36_10-nullDC104_n-10000-VPS_5000PAL480i5000RPS_2561Vert_43047KSh4_zps71760b27.jpg
How do I download it?
Send me a pm and I'll share it with you.
I don't want to get my MEGA account banned.
I am proud to announce this new release.
This release is called the Exploration Mod. It has finally hit version 1.
What is it?
This is a mod of Shendream's BETA release of Shenmue 1 Disc 3.
This mod allows you to walk around most areas without clipping. This allows you to walk through walls and most objects.
It also contains playable maps for Beta Yamanose, Beta Sakuragaoka, and Wish Road!
Why?
I made this for my own purpose but I wanted to share it with everyone. I always wanted to go wherever I wanted to when inside of shops and stuff. It was also made as a framework for my upcoming bike mod.
How?
Each mapinfo.bin has been hacked to remove all clipping data.
Who?
The original clipping method was developed by Giorgio.
The beta maps were hacked by Wude.
The Beta itself was released by Shendream.
The grunt work was done by me :)
Which areas can I free roam?
Here is the list: D000 - Retail Dobuita
JD00 - Retail Sakuragaoka
JD01 - Beta Sakuragaoka
JHD0 - Hazuki Residence
JOMO - Ryo's House
JU00 - Retail Yamanose
JU01 - Beta Yamanose
MFSY - Harbor
MKSG - Old Warehouse District
DYKZ - Nagai Industries
DURN - Lapis Fortune Teller
DTKY - Maeda Barber Shop
DSLT - Slot House
DSLI - Bar Linda
DSKI - Global Travel Agency
DRSA - Russiya China Shop
DRME - Manpukuken Ramen
DPIZ - Bob's Pizzaeria
DKTY - Antique Shop
DKPA - Nana's Karaoke Bar
DJAZ - MJQ Jazz Bar
DGCT - You Arcade
DCHA - Ajiichi
DBYO - Bar Yokosuka
DBHB - Heartbeats Bar
TATQ - Tattoo Parlor
JABE - Abe Store Candy Shop
MKYU - Harbor Lounge
YDB1 - Hazuki Basement
D001 - Wish Road
How do I use it? Just like in the original beta release, you can call these specific maps up with the main debug menu.
For the shops that are closed when you go into them with the menu, just use the 4th player controller debug menu to set the time in the game to a time where the shop is open!
Are there bugs?
Yes! Like all arcane Shenmue hacks, bugs will exist.
-Ryo's House is completely broken and invisible. (This will be fixed in the next version)
-Random textures disappear and pop in when you are walking through walls. (This is normal and cannot be fixed.)
NOTE: You cannot play through this as normal!!!!!! It is disc 3 AND the maps are hacked to the point where the normal game will not flow and cutscenes may not trigger. It is for exploring only!
What can I play it on?
Confirmed working on NullDC, DEmul, Reicast, Chankast, and actual DC hardware via CD-R or GDEMU.
Photos: http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2312_16_06-nullDC104_n-9371-VPS_4686PAL480i5000RPS_2343Vert_5730KSh4__zps98835b4a.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_53_19-nullDC104_n-9975-VPS_4988PAL480i5000RPS_2494Vert_56847KSh4__zps58d8af94.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_44_27-nullDC104_n-10012-VPS_5006PAL480i5000RPS_2564Vert_13552KSh4_zps48726907.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_55_52-nullDC104_n-10037-VPS_5018PAL480i5000RPS_2570Vert_9109KSh4__zpsfa12b134.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_37_29-nullDC104_n-10049-VPS_5025PAL480i5000RPS_2451Vert_29812KSh4_zps92f9be07.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_43_15-nullDC104_n-10012-VPS_5006PAL480i5000RPS_2442Vert_13262KSh4_zps89384b76.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_44_13-nullDC104_n-8845-VPS_4423PAL480i5000RPS_2211Vert_24128KSh4__zpse8613fc0.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_36_59-nullDC104_n-9975-VPS_4988PAL480i5000RPS_2494Vert_26721KSh4__zpsb2da57b7.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_36_10-nullDC104_n-10000-VPS_5000PAL480i5000RPS_2561Vert_43047KSh4_zps71760b27.jpg
How do I download it?
Send me a pm and I'll share it with you.
I don't want to get my MEGA account banned.
- Tue Sep 23, 2014 2:11 pm
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Re: Shenmue 1080p
Just Dreaming about an HD version looking like this. 
- Mon Oct 20, 2014 7:22 pm
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Yu Suzuki Interview: Shenmue, From Prototypes to Today
http://shenmuedojo.net/new/extras/interview1114/okart.jpg
Shenmue Dojo forum member aizen59 has recently conducted an interview with Yu Suzuki. Among the topics discussed are Shenmue's development, never before revealed Chiyoumen bosses and some other shorts stories.
Read full article
The article has also been published natively in French over at Retro Playing .
Shenmue Dojo forum member aizen59 has recently conducted an interview with Yu Suzuki. Among the topics discussed are Shenmue's development, never before revealed Chiyoumen bosses and some other shorts stories.
Read full article
The article has also been published natively in French over at Retro Playing .
- Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:49 am
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Conversation with Giocorsi (From LanDC at PSX)
http://i.imgur.com/n3F2xMC.jpg
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A NeoGAF user spoke with Giocorsi about Shenmue at PSX. He revealed that Shenmue was the most requested title from the #Buildingthelist campaign and there are a lot of issues restricting it's release. If anyone remembers earlier this year another NeoGAF user commented that legal/copyright problems prevented HD ports from happening.
http://i.imgur.com/vjJhB2u.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vMSkiyc.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/oiSesQI.jpg
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A NeoGAF user spoke with Giocorsi about Shenmue at PSX. He revealed that Shenmue was the most requested title from the #Buildingthelist campaign and there are a lot of issues restricting it's release. If anyone remembers earlier this year another NeoGAF user commented that legal/copyright problems prevented HD ports from happening.
http://i.imgur.com/vjJhB2u.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vMSkiyc.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/oiSesQI.jpg
- Sun Dec 07, 2014 5:33 am
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Re: Conversation with Giocorsi (From LanDC at PSX)
Some guys from NeoGAF met up with Adam Boyes and Gio Corsi and one of them had this to say:
Holy fuck. Chilling w/ Boyes.
I asked Gio Corsi what was his his number 1 request and he said Shenmue:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=142174021&postcount=499
He said there are a lot of issues restricting the release of Shenmue.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=142176208&postcount=502
So it seems like they (Gio Corsi and Sony) are trying, behind the scenes, to make it happen!
Holy fuck. Chilling w/ Boyes.
I asked Gio Corsi what was his his number 1 request and he said Shenmue:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=142174021&postcount=499
He said there are a lot of issues restricting the release of Shenmue.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=142176208&postcount=502
So it seems like they (Gio Corsi and Sony) are trying, behind the scenes, to make it happen!
- Sun Dec 07, 2014 10:15 am
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OUTDATED: Shenmue Exploration Mod V 1.2 UPDATED
THIS IS NOW OUTDATED. PLEASE USE V 1.3
http://www.shenmuedojo.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=48928
Hello.
I am proud to announce that the Shenmue Exploration Mod has hit version 1.2!
What is it?
This is a mod of Shendream's BETA release of Shenmue 1 Disc 3.
This mod allows you to walk around most areas without clipping. This allows you to walk through walls and most objects.
It also contains playable maps for Dobuita in Whats Shenmue, Beta Yamanose, Beta Sakuragaoka, and Wish Road!
Why?
I made this for my own purpose but I wanted to share it with everyone. I always wanted to go wherever I wanted to when inside of shops and stuff. It was also made as a framework for my upcoming bike mod.
How?
Each mapinfo.bin has been hacked to remove all clipping data.
Who?
The original clipping method was developed by Giorgio.
The beta maps were hacked by Wude.
The Beta itself was released by Shendream.
The grunt work was done by me :)
Which areas can I free roam?
Here is the list: D000 - Retail Dobuita
JD00 - Retail Sakuragaoka
JD01 - Beta Sakuragaoka
JHD0 - Hazuki Residence
JOMO - Ryo's House
JU00 - Retail Yamanose
JU01 - Beta Yamanose
MFSY - Harbor
MKSG - Old Warehouse District
DYKZ - Nagai Industries
DURN - Lapis Fortune Teller
DTKY - Maeda Barber Shop
DSLT - Slot House
DSLI - Bar Linda
DSKI - Global Travel Agency
DRSA - Russiya China Shop
DRME - Manpukuken Ramen
DPIZ - Bob's Pizzaeria
DKTY - Antique Shop
DKPA - Nana's Karaoke Bar
DJAZ - MJQ Jazz Bar
DGCT - You Arcade
DCHA - Ajiichi
DBYO - Bar Yokosuka
DBHB - Heartbeats Bar
TATQ - Tattoo Parlor
JABE - Abe Store Candy Shop
MKYU - Harbor Lounge
YDB1 - Hazuki Basement
D001 - Wish Road
D002 - What's Shenmue Dobuita NEW TO VERSION 1.2!!!!!!
How do I use it? Just like in the original beta release, you can call these specific maps up with the main debug menu.
For the shops that are closed when you go into them with the menu, just use the 4th player controller debug menu to set the time in the game to a time where the shop is open!
Are there bugs?
Yes! Like all arcane Shenmue hacks, bugs will exist.
-What's Shenmue Dobuita has a soda machine that is fused with the retail soda machine. (This is easily fixed)
-Ryo's House is completely broken and invisible.
-Random textures disappear and pop in when you are walking through walls. (This is normal and cannot be fixed.)
NOTE: You cannot play through this as normal!!!!!! It is disc 3 AND the maps are hacked to the point where the normal game will not flow and cutscenes may not trigger. It is for exploring only!
What can I play it on?
Confirmed working on NullDC, DEmul, Reicast, Chankast, and actual DC hardware via CD-R or GDEMU.
Photos: http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2312_16_06-nullDC104_n-9371-VPS_4686PAL480i5000RPS_2343Vert_5730KSh4__zps98835b4a.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_53_19-nullDC104_n-9975-VPS_4988PAL480i5000RPS_2494Vert_56847KSh4__zps58d8af94.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_44_27-nullDC104_n-10012-VPS_5006PAL480i5000RPS_2564Vert_13552KSh4_zps48726907.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_55_52-nullDC104_n-10037-VPS_5018PAL480i5000RPS_2570Vert_9109KSh4__zpsfa12b134.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_37_29-nullDC104_n-10049-VPS_5025PAL480i5000RPS_2451Vert_29812KSh4_zps92f9be07.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_43_15-nullDC104_n-10012-VPS_5006PAL480i5000RPS_2442Vert_13262KSh4_zps89384b76.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_44_13-nullDC104_n-8845-VPS_4423PAL480i5000RPS_2211Vert_24128KSh4__zpse8613fc0.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_36_59-nullDC104_n-9975-VPS_4988PAL480i5000RPS_2494Vert_26721KSh4__zpsb2da57b7.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_36_10-nullDC104_n-10000-VPS_5000PAL480i5000RPS_2561Vert_43047KSh4_zps71760b27.jpg
How do I download it?
Send me a pm and I'll share it with you.
I don't want to get my MEGA account banned.
http://www.shenmuedojo.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=48928
Hello.
I am proud to announce that the Shenmue Exploration Mod has hit version 1.2!
What is it?
This is a mod of Shendream's BETA release of Shenmue 1 Disc 3.
This mod allows you to walk around most areas without clipping. This allows you to walk through walls and most objects.
It also contains playable maps for Dobuita in Whats Shenmue, Beta Yamanose, Beta Sakuragaoka, and Wish Road!
Why?
I made this for my own purpose but I wanted to share it with everyone. I always wanted to go wherever I wanted to when inside of shops and stuff. It was also made as a framework for my upcoming bike mod.
How?
Each mapinfo.bin has been hacked to remove all clipping data.
Who?
The original clipping method was developed by Giorgio.
The beta maps were hacked by Wude.
The Beta itself was released by Shendream.
The grunt work was done by me :)
Which areas can I free roam?
Here is the list: D000 - Retail Dobuita
JD00 - Retail Sakuragaoka
JD01 - Beta Sakuragaoka
JHD0 - Hazuki Residence
JOMO - Ryo's House
JU00 - Retail Yamanose
JU01 - Beta Yamanose
MFSY - Harbor
MKSG - Old Warehouse District
DYKZ - Nagai Industries
DURN - Lapis Fortune Teller
DTKY - Maeda Barber Shop
DSLT - Slot House
DSLI - Bar Linda
DSKI - Global Travel Agency
DRSA - Russiya China Shop
DRME - Manpukuken Ramen
DPIZ - Bob's Pizzaeria
DKTY - Antique Shop
DKPA - Nana's Karaoke Bar
DJAZ - MJQ Jazz Bar
DGCT - You Arcade
DCHA - Ajiichi
DBYO - Bar Yokosuka
DBHB - Heartbeats Bar
TATQ - Tattoo Parlor
JABE - Abe Store Candy Shop
MKYU - Harbor Lounge
YDB1 - Hazuki Basement
D001 - Wish Road
D002 - What's Shenmue Dobuita NEW TO VERSION 1.2!!!!!!
How do I use it? Just like in the original beta release, you can call these specific maps up with the main debug menu.
For the shops that are closed when you go into them with the menu, just use the 4th player controller debug menu to set the time in the game to a time where the shop is open!
Are there bugs?
Yes! Like all arcane Shenmue hacks, bugs will exist.
-What's Shenmue Dobuita has a soda machine that is fused with the retail soda machine. (This is easily fixed)
-Ryo's House is completely broken and invisible.
-Random textures disappear and pop in when you are walking through walls. (This is normal and cannot be fixed.)
NOTE: You cannot play through this as normal!!!!!! It is disc 3 AND the maps are hacked to the point where the normal game will not flow and cutscenes may not trigger. It is for exploring only!
What can I play it on?
Confirmed working on NullDC, DEmul, Reicast, Chankast, and actual DC hardware via CD-R or GDEMU.
Photos: http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2312_16_06-nullDC104_n-9371-VPS_4686PAL480i5000RPS_2343Vert_5730KSh4__zps98835b4a.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_53_19-nullDC104_n-9975-VPS_4988PAL480i5000RPS_2494Vert_56847KSh4__zps58d8af94.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_44_27-nullDC104_n-10012-VPS_5006PAL480i5000RPS_2564Vert_13552KSh4_zps48726907.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_55_52-nullDC104_n-10037-VPS_5018PAL480i5000RPS_2570Vert_9109KSh4__zpsfa12b134.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_37_29-nullDC104_n-10049-VPS_5025PAL480i5000RPS_2451Vert_29812KSh4_zps92f9be07.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_43_15-nullDC104_n-10012-VPS_5006PAL480i5000RPS_2442Vert_13262KSh4_zps89384b76.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_44_13-nullDC104_n-8845-VPS_4423PAL480i5000RPS_2211Vert_24128KSh4__zpse8613fc0.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_36_59-nullDC104_n-9975-VPS_4988PAL480i5000RPS_2494Vert_26721KSh4__zpsb2da57b7.jpg
http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p622/shengoro86/2014-09-2311_36_10-nullDC104_n-10000-VPS_5000PAL480i5000RPS_2561Vert_43047KSh4_zps71760b27.jpg
How do I download it?
Send me a pm and I'll share it with you.
I don't want to get my MEGA account banned.
- Tue Mar 24, 2015 5:25 pm
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The return of the original Shenmuedojo.com
The original Shenmuedojo.com domain is now back with us again. Shenmue Dojo was created 15 years ago with this domain. In 2003 we lost ownership of it and only recently were we able to get it back.
- Wed Mar 18, 2015 2:09 pm
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Re: I am Leaving the Shenmue Communities until Further Notic
Sometimes you just have to step back and figure out what really matters and put all the bs on hold. Being happy and feeling "right" is more important than anything. Take care bud, I hope everything works out for you in the end.
Thanks. All is going to be well. I am slowly getting back to normal as time heals everything.
Thanks. All is going to be well. I am slowly getting back to normal as time heals everything.
- Fri May 15, 2015 4:23 pm
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Shenmue 3 Kickstarter announced at E3 2015!
http://i.imgur.com/BJRCaRH.jpg
A Shenmue 3 Kickstarter has just been announced at Sony's E3 press conference! Let's make Yu Suzuki's dream a reality! Shenmue 3 Kickstarter Info site: http://shenmue.link/
Kickstarter Links: Shenmue 3 Kickstarter | E3 Kickstarter Reveal | Kickstarter Promo
Shenmue Fan Communities: Shenmue 500k | NeoGAF | Yu Suzuki's Twitter
A Shenmue 3 Kickstarter has just been announced at Sony's E3 press conference! Let's make Yu Suzuki's dream a reality! Shenmue 3 Kickstarter Info site: http://shenmue.link/
Kickstarter Links: Shenmue 3 Kickstarter | E3 Kickstarter Reveal | Kickstarter Promo
Shenmue Fan Communities: Shenmue 500k | NeoGAF | Yu Suzuki's Twitter
- Sun Jun 14, 2015 4:46 pm
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Re: Shenmue E3 Discussion
It's sole hype for Shenmue HD, and if the stars align, a simultaneous release of Shenmue II HD.
If this is the case and Shenmue 3 isn't already planned as a definite followup we've got to be prepared to do everything we can to make sure the HDs sell. Do we even have a plan?
On a different note, is the thing about the site being hosted on an Amazon server true?
If this is the case and Shenmue 3 isn't already planned as a definite followup we've got to be prepared to do everything we can to make sure the HDs sell. Do we even have a plan?
On a different note, is the thing about the site being hosted on an Amazon server true?
- Mon Jun 15, 2015 8:19 am
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Yu Suzuki Makes Statement on Kickstarter Funding/Budget
http://i.imgur.com/CcArwc4.png
Yu Suzuki has made an official statement on the funding and budget of Shenmue III through Kickstarter. He addresses the outside funding the game will receive through Sony and Shibuya Productions, as well as exactly where the Kickstarter money will be going. Reiterated in this statement are his ambitions to reach $5 million for the character perspective system, as well as the overall $10 million goal.
Links: Statement | Shenmue 3 Kickstarter | News Archive
Yu Suzuki has made an official statement on the funding and budget of Shenmue III through Kickstarter. He addresses the outside funding the game will receive through Sony and Shibuya Productions, as well as exactly where the Kickstarter money will be going. Reiterated in this statement are his ambitions to reach $5 million for the character perspective system, as well as the overall $10 million goal.
Links: Statement | Shenmue 3 Kickstarter | News Archive
- Wed Jun 24, 2015 7:58 pm
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Re: Yu Suzuki Makes Statement on Kickstarter Funding/Budget
As such passionate and long suffering fans we are however, it still seems immensely painful for Suzuki to have officially quoted a large and specific number/cost - 10 million dollars - that would literally make Shenmue 3 the greatest experience it should be.
Painful not because Suzuki is being greedy in any way (he's not) or because the Kickstarter campaign is in anyway deceptive (it's not) but painful because of just how incredibly hard Suzuki and we, his fans have to continuously and persistently work for Shenmue 3, even now. After all, an extra 10 million dollars is most likely a trivial request for any other recently announced 'heritage project' like FF7 Remake.
Painful because Suzuki's creativity is being forcibly stifiled by a now cold and unfeeling contemporary world of misleading, impersonal social media and conditional corporate agreements - all things that I at least, always thought Shenmue as a paradigm compelled its players to rise above and become better than. You know - always give your fellow human being the benefit of the doubt and do your best to help them out unconditionally in any appropriately capable capacity within your power.
It is as if I feel like I need to apologise to Mr. Suzuki - but for what reason(s) I know not. Shenmue fans were only mere children and adolescents when they played Shenmue 1 and 2 for the first time some fifteen years ago - and now, as many of us are foraying into the busy existence that is adulthood in our twenties and thirties, I guess it's impossible for us not to feel hurt by not being able to do more to make Shenmue 3 as grand a reality it can finally be.
And really, when you hear us Shenmue fans plead for a 10 million dollar Kickstarter goal, that's really what's reflected in the mirror - a generation of young adults working and trying desperately and painstakingly to make up for lost time and fulfill one passionate, collective dream of theirs that they did not think could ever come true in their lifetimes - the continuation of the Shenmue experience.
Our apologies, Mr. Suzuki. If we had the 10 million dollars to give unconditionally, we would have already done so. As for now, we want to and will continue to do whatever is in our collective power to continue supporting Shenmue 3 in whatever capacity we can. This, I can assure you is a promise we all made 14 years ago when we were nothing but young adolescents - and it is a promise we intend to keep forevermore.
Painful not because Suzuki is being greedy in any way (he's not) or because the Kickstarter campaign is in anyway deceptive (it's not) but painful because of just how incredibly hard Suzuki and we, his fans have to continuously and persistently work for Shenmue 3, even now. After all, an extra 10 million dollars is most likely a trivial request for any other recently announced 'heritage project' like FF7 Remake.
Painful because Suzuki's creativity is being forcibly stifiled by a now cold and unfeeling contemporary world of misleading, impersonal social media and conditional corporate agreements - all things that I at least, always thought Shenmue as a paradigm compelled its players to rise above and become better than. You know - always give your fellow human being the benefit of the doubt and do your best to help them out unconditionally in any appropriately capable capacity within your power.
It is as if I feel like I need to apologise to Mr. Suzuki - but for what reason(s) I know not. Shenmue fans were only mere children and adolescents when they played Shenmue 1 and 2 for the first time some fifteen years ago - and now, as many of us are foraying into the busy existence that is adulthood in our twenties and thirties, I guess it's impossible for us not to feel hurt by not being able to do more to make Shenmue 3 as grand a reality it can finally be.
And really, when you hear us Shenmue fans plead for a 10 million dollar Kickstarter goal, that's really what's reflected in the mirror - a generation of young adults working and trying desperately and painstakingly to make up for lost time and fulfill one passionate, collective dream of theirs that they did not think could ever come true in their lifetimes - the continuation of the Shenmue experience.
Our apologies, Mr. Suzuki. If we had the 10 million dollars to give unconditionally, we would have already done so. As for now, we want to and will continue to do whatever is in our collective power to continue supporting Shenmue 3 in whatever capacity we can. This, I can assure you is a promise we all made 14 years ago when we were nothing but young adolescents - and it is a promise we intend to keep forevermore.
- Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:43 pm
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Shenmue Properly Upscaled to 4K
I've been wanting to do this for a while now. The results are better than I ever had expected, so I'd like to share with everyone.
A big discussion when talking about Shenmue and current technology is how to properly display the image. Some connect via VGA to a monitor which is the easiest solution and looks great. Most want to play on their TV's however, which as time goes on gets a little more tricky. I've done various methods including VGA on monitor, VGA to component on a CRT 4:3 HDTV, VGA pixel for pixel on an XBR-3, VGA to HDMI through a HD third party scaler (the one Adam used) and finally now this method which I can confirm absolutely demolishes every other way I've ever viewed this game.
So the first thing to know is you'll need to properly upscale the image, otherwise it'll look horrible. To properly upscale into HD (while retaining the correct aspect ratio) a third party scaler is required, which are niche and quite expensive. They get the job done, though obviously don't push the envelope any. The image quality is better than displaying pixel for pixel.
4K UHD is the same principal, though thanks to new technology becomes a bit easier (just more expensive, but is an investment). The two best scalers on the market as of today are the X-Reality PRO by Sony and the Revelation by SHARP. I won't go into major detail, but both are comparable and take different steps to achieving the same end goal.
Because the X-Reality PRO is an internal scaler, we're actually going to want to convert the VGA signal to HDMI raw without upscaling. From there the X-Reality PRO will do the rest and by the rest, I mean this . Do take a glance as it'll show the amount of tech the engine uses to upscale an image, something a third party scaler simply isn't capable of.
The end result is this and I don't think much more could be expected of a game developed from the late 90's onward, especially with a rendering resolution of 640x480. The X900B in general hides jaggies particularly well, but what stands out to me the most is the color range and depth. Granted this is a testament as to how far technology has come, but it also says a lot about the production value of Shenmue. It truly was ahead of it's time.
Here is the game (both Passport and Disc 1) running:
http://i.imgur.com/uqGJMtq.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ffIGSOB.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ANExBvJ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/jZ5Flfc.jpg
The equipment (though the most important tech such as the scaler is internal):
http://i.imgur.com/7NvZMHC.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/nXpDlyT.jpg
A big discussion when talking about Shenmue and current technology is how to properly display the image. Some connect via VGA to a monitor which is the easiest solution and looks great. Most want to play on their TV's however, which as time goes on gets a little more tricky. I've done various methods including VGA on monitor, VGA to component on a CRT 4:3 HDTV, VGA pixel for pixel on an XBR-3, VGA to HDMI through a HD third party scaler (the one Adam used) and finally now this method which I can confirm absolutely demolishes every other way I've ever viewed this game.
So the first thing to know is you'll need to properly upscale the image, otherwise it'll look horrible. To properly upscale into HD (while retaining the correct aspect ratio) a third party scaler is required, which are niche and quite expensive. They get the job done, though obviously don't push the envelope any. The image quality is better than displaying pixel for pixel.
4K UHD is the same principal, though thanks to new technology becomes a bit easier (just more expensive, but is an investment). The two best scalers on the market as of today are the X-Reality PRO by Sony and the Revelation by SHARP. I won't go into major detail, but both are comparable and take different steps to achieving the same end goal.
Because the X-Reality PRO is an internal scaler, we're actually going to want to convert the VGA signal to HDMI raw without upscaling. From there the X-Reality PRO will do the rest and by the rest, I mean this . Do take a glance as it'll show the amount of tech the engine uses to upscale an image, something a third party scaler simply isn't capable of.
The end result is this and I don't think much more could be expected of a game developed from the late 90's onward, especially with a rendering resolution of 640x480. The X900B in general hides jaggies particularly well, but what stands out to me the most is the color range and depth. Granted this is a testament as to how far technology has come, but it also says a lot about the production value of Shenmue. It truly was ahead of it's time.
Here is the game (both Passport and Disc 1) running:
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The equipment (though the most important tech such as the scaler is internal):
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- Fri Jun 26, 2015 12:57 pm
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Joel "red shirt" Tess Discussion Topic (Twitch)
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- Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:55 am
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Re: Joel "red shirt" Tess Discussion Topic (Twitch)
Yea this sort of harassment and lampooning is super shitty and incredibly immature. If the mods don't care to take this sort of garbage down then I suppose they won't mind my comment. Go fuck yourselves. Are you adults? That's embarrassing. I can understand why the gaming community has a lot people who pull shit like this. It's filled with 30 year old virgins and cynical teenage twerps who rely on escapism to make up for their pathetic lives and so they think its ok to try to humiliate others instead of looking in the mirror at their own mediocrity. A little clue, its not ok. Dude gave me quite the laugh but he just seemed like a harmless hyped Shenmue fan. Like a kid in a toy store and I don't blame him for that. He made what would have otherwise been a pretty dry and boring 50 minutes kind of entertaining. This is why the gaming community is so pathetic. They are just games and you take this shit waaay to seriously. The kickstarter is doing fine btw. If you want to take something serious don't watch gaming news, watch world news and instead of bashing harmless and powerless individuals go full ham on corrupt politicians and corporations. Spend the time making the world a better place instead of harassing insignificant people you worthless twerps. Fuk.
I had the very same thoughts while watching the Q&A stream last night. Many and I mean MANY couldn't stand the circus act we were watching with Yu Suzuki. He's a game designer whom everyone greatly respect in the video game world. He comes back to the public eye after 14 years to give us fans the game we truly want. Are we suppose to just sit back and pretend that was OK? Joel acted like some court jester during the entire interview. He made a complete mockery of Yu Suzuki in front of a live twitch audience. I had to return the favor by creating this very topic.
I had the very same thoughts while watching the Q&A stream last night. Many and I mean MANY couldn't stand the circus act we were watching with Yu Suzuki. He's a game designer whom everyone greatly respect in the video game world. He comes back to the public eye after 14 years to give us fans the game we truly want. Are we suppose to just sit back and pretend that was OK? Joel acted like some court jester during the entire interview. He made a complete mockery of Yu Suzuki in front of a live twitch audience. I had to return the favor by creating this very topic.
- Sat Jun 27, 2015 8:07 pm
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Re: Joel "red shirt" Tess Discussion Topic (Twitch)
The way the Q&A was handled yesterday was a debacle, that's for certain. However we need to come together as a community and bury it. Let's push forward for the sake of the Kickstarter, Shenmue III and Suzuki-san. At this point we can offer constructive criticism (there is another thread for the Twitch stream) and continue on with our own separate efforts.
I should not need to say this, but I will. We do not support or condone any form of personal attacks within this community. Let's carry on as we always have, positively and respectfully. That is the voice other parties will pay attention to, respect and trust. Thank you.
I should not need to say this, but I will. We do not support or condone any form of personal attacks within this community. Let's carry on as we always have, positively and respectfully. That is the voice other parties will pay attention to, respect and trust. Thank you.
- Sat Jun 27, 2015 9:34 pm
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Re: Joel "red shirt" Tess Topic (Twitch)
It wasn't THAT bad. He was just rather disrespectful, especially when considering Japanese manners. How did he ever get this job in Japan? Maybe being quirky was part of his thing, not sure Suzuki knew this when signing up though.
That's exactly what my wife said when I've showed the live to her (she's japanese) !
"How come he's working with Yu Suzuki ?"
"He has no respect"
Cannot say I disagree :/
That's exactly what my wife said when I've showed the live to her (she's japanese) !
"How come he's working with Yu Suzuki ?"
"He has no respect"
Cannot say I disagree :/
- Sat Jun 27, 2015 2:25 pm
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Re: Joel "red shirt" Tess Discussion Topic (Twitch)
There's an easy way to settle this argument...like him or not, after seeing his performance last night would you hire him to do the marketing of a game that has one more chance to prove it's worth resurrecting after 14 years? No, none of us would. There is too much on the line to act like a 16 year old(no offense to you teenagers) especially when your in the presence AND WORKING FOR one of the top video game developers in the history of gaming.
I've got absolutely nothing personally against him, I'm sure he's an ok guy when you get to know him. But he made that interview last night HIS interview. Pure speculation but I wouldn't be surprised if Yu is related to one of them(my money isn't on Joel) because the only reason you wouldn't cut them loose after last night is family.
I've got absolutely nothing personally against him, I'm sure he's an ok guy when you get to know him. But he made that interview last night HIS interview. Pure speculation but I wouldn't be surprised if Yu is related to one of them(my money isn't on Joel) because the only reason you wouldn't cut them loose after last night is family.
- Sat Jun 27, 2015 4:42 pm
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DREAMS DO COME TRUE!!
Crying.... yep. Just like i was when Shenmue 3 was announced.
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I'M GOING TO MEET YU SUZUKI IN MONACO!! FUCK!!
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I'M GOING TO MEET YU SUZUKI IN MONACO!! FUCK!!
- Fri Jul 03, 2015 12:25 pm
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Re: DREAMS DO COME TRUE!!
I am beyond stoked!!
Not only is it more convenient, but also that's then Shenmue 3 will be shown again at the new Monaco gaming confrence!!!
Not only is it more convenient, but also that's then Shenmue 3 will be shown again at the new Monaco gaming confrence!!!
- Fri Jul 03, 2015 12:56 pm
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Congratulations man !
Let's meet in Monaco for the MAGS and have some fun !
Let's meet in Monaco for the MAGS and have some fun !
- Fri Jul 03, 2015 7:05 pm
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