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New Cinematic Trailer (ShenP1)

Hey there, my youtube user name is Shenp1 and I've created a new Cinematic Style trailer I'd like shenmuedojo's youtube account to present. However before doing so.. I'd need some help, (Quality will be 1080P I'm aware that video/audio is not in good quality; it will be once finished)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZhTO89jwmQ&feature=youtu.be

Any suggestion's on what to name the video? (feel free to comment youtube for all the guests viewing this thread)
Also if anyone's in the mood, could I request someone to make a transcript to enable subtitles on the video.

Made this to help promote Shenmue III.

thanks.
by ShenmueP1
Wed Nov 08, 2017 1:21 am
 
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Re: Phantom River Stone Articles [Updated Regularly]

Four new posts!

https://i.imgur.com/AAehVDUs.jpg Evolution of the Shenmue Undub Part 2: The Kogami Release

https://i.imgur.com/38BKFq9s.png 2 New Additions to the Shenmue Community | Shenmue Blog & Shenmue Lounge

https://i.imgur.com/lOlXGgis.png Cédric Biscay in Tokyo | Photo

https://i.imgur.com/VY5IsLls.png Evolution of the Shenmue Undub Part 3: Translating the Last 3%
by Switch
Sat Nov 11, 2017 8:03 am
 
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SHENMUE: YOKOSUKA BLUES - A Fan-Film

*PICTURES ARE IN THE SPOILER TAG*

*ADDED A BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FROM FACEBOOK *
https://www.facebook.com/teamredpro/videos/1351881364958404/

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to share with you all a few behind-the-scenes pictures from my latest short film, a fan-film called SHENMUE: YOKOSUKA BLUES , which is being produced by Rising Tiger Films and Team Red Productions.

It serves as a semi-follow-up to my previous Shenmue fan-film, SHENMUE: 'SUKA HIGH . The story takes place between Shenmue and Shenmue II and follows Goro (played by myself) as he figures the meaning and purpose of his life. It's an action-comedy that includes other characters from the game, which you'll see in the pictures below.

We just wrapped up day 2 of shooting, while I still need to shoot the ending, which will probably be soon. Hopefully, I'll have a teaser trailer up by mid-December, with the actual short film being released online in mid-January. Please check it out when you guys get a chance!

CONNECT WITH RISING TIGER FILMS
Official Site: https://www.risingtigerfilms.com
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRxk1OiyZVUHGAqpNqSNtyg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RisingTigerFilms/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RisingTigerFilms

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by Your Boy Leroy
Fri Nov 24, 2017 10:16 am
 
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Shenmue Gaiden: A Christmas Story

Hey Shenmue community,

Today, i bring you the latest instalment from the Shenmue Gaiden series. This chapter was suppose to be released during the Christmas holiday. However, personal commitments along with my job didn't allow me to finish the project on time. :(

I decided to still release the game however as the alternative would be to wait until Christmas 2018. Fortunately, this is the year of Shenmue, so hopefully, this is the first game of many to come out in 2018

If you enjoyed the first Shenmue Gaiden Christmas game, chances are you're going love this one. I really wanted this game to over deliver in terms of value. Therefore, it has a ton of fighting, tons of character interactions, tons of cameo/random appearances, toy capsules, tomato stores and much more.

Play time is around 2 hours and 30 minutes . There's alot of story and text in this game. I recommend everyone take breaks in between days, especially if you're not use to reading so much text. (I took several breaks personally lol). Alternatively, use the save function and come back to it later.

Keep in mind, this game is very light-hearted and fun game and is not suppose to be taken seriously at all. You'll probably realise this once you see the cameos and how events play out. Sit back, enjoy and have a great time.

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The festive season is finally upon us and you've been invited to spend the next four days in Dobuita at Hazuki residence. This enjoyment doesn't last long however as Christmas is thrown into complete chaos. Scrooge is back and is now in possession of two important Shenmue items. He also has an army of fighters at his disposal. It's up to you and Santa to recruit a team of capable individuals to confront Scrooge and save Christmas once and for all

A new threat lurks in the shadows and is said to be the strongest fighter of them all.

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There is a 3rd threat in the game other than Scrooge and his henchman. This threat promises to destroy Christmas once and for all.

Like the last game, YOU are the player. Once you arrive in Dobuita, the game will ask you to enter your name. From that point on, all NPCS and character will refer to you by your actual name.

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I strongly recommend you enter your proper name here or whatever nickname you like to be called in real life. By doing so, the game will feel much more personal as you interact with the characters and progress through the story.

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Dynamic Choices

The previous Shenmue Gaiden entry had choices in its dialog. However, the responses were very similar regardless of what you chose. This new entry has around 80% choice variation in its responses. That means you can play through the game entirely as a nice guy or bad guy or somewhere in between. This should hopefully spice things up and make replay ability more enjoyable.

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The game also features Toy Capsule machines, access to the Yokosuka Harbour and access to a limit number of stores.

Toy Capsule Machines

https://i.imgur.com/EF0HV2K.jpg

Yokosuka Harbour

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Lapis Fortune Teller

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Tomato Store

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How To Play

--The game is played by simply clicking the mouse on the screen once a character finishes speaking
--Choose from the various choices to affect the game's direction.
-- Left click continues
-- Right click opens up the option menu
--- Play in fullscreen for desired effect

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How To Install The Game

1) First install the Arlrdbd font. Download here http://www.fontsupply.com/fonts/A/Arlrdbd.html
Unzip font

Windows XP Font Install:
Drag arlrdbd.ttf into C:\Windows\Fonts - The font will automatically install.

- Windows 7/Vista/Windows 10 Font Install:
Right click arlrdbd.ttf and then click "Install".

2)Download the game using the link below.

3) Extract file and open the main file (.exe file)

4) Enjoy

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Bugs / Glitches
Due to a limited amount of time, i was unable to address all the bugs and glitches in the game. I'll fix them with a patch down the road. In the mean time, you may run into the following issues.

Sound Issues - At certain points of the game, the sound will lower or get higher. If this happens, raise the volume on your speaker or adjust the sound in the options menu (right click). Tends to happen on the 4th day.

Menus - Some menu buttons are not functioning as they should. Will be updated at a later date.
I've managed to find good consistent results with the game using the following settings.

https://i.imgur.com/6EoXNUK.jpg

Adjust how you see fit.

SCREEN RESOLUTION (VERY IMPORTANT)
This game was created with a screen resolution of 1920 width and 1080 height. The game should look like the following screen shot. If it looks stretch or out of place, you may have to adjust you monitor's screen resolution. You can do this by right clicking on the desktop and pressing screen resolution. (Set resolution to 1920 * 1080).

Good Resolution

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Bad Resolution

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Do not skip transitions or click at a fast pace due to impatience. The game has a deliberate pace. At some points you may think the game is hanging or taking long to load. If this happens, an event is about to occur. Sit back and enjoy the ride.

Also play in full screen.

Other issues

I need to clean up some of the portraits, adjust the voice clips to sound more consistent and not super loud.

I also left some save files in the game. Dont load them if you have not already finished the game
If you come across any other issues, please let me know

Patches / Fixes

i'll be applying various patches over the coming weeks to address the sound issues. I also want to try and shorten some segments as some parts of the game can drag on. More voice clips will also be added.

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Here we go people. This is my LATE Christmas present to you all. I hope you find some joy and fun in this game. I had a blast exploring my imagination and creating it. Here's to an amazing Shenmue year for all of us..

DOWNLOAD

Windows
http://bit.ly/2G7IUd9

Mac
http://bit.ly/2Heg9wv

Linux
http://bit.ly/2o34t8b

Please note: The game was built on a Windows PC.

Let me know what you think and post any bugs or issues you encounter.

Thanks alot and have a wonderful new year.

Best wishes

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by ShenSun
Sun Feb 11, 2018 10:19 pm
 
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Re: Random Shenmue III Thoughts

SPG wrote:
Steenkoud wrote: The unreal engine will be the final nail in the coffin for Shenmue.


How so?


Must be a scam too duh.
by sand4fish
Mon Mar 05, 2018 2:38 pm
 
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Re: Kingdom deliverance proves that shenmue 3 can be masterp

I always find it a tad hypocritical that the same games media outlets who criticise Shenmue III's graphics mid-development don't ever seem to seriously criticise the fact that final product KC:D looks like a PC game from 10 years ago.

Annoys me to no end how willing they are to just jump on bandwagons instead of actually providing genuine researched work.

I've got Kingdom Come: Deliverance and its not a bad game though I've only spent a couple of hours on it. I have to say it does look like the game was made 5-10 years ago in terms of graphics but I personally don't care.

People jump at Shenmue because of the name and nothing else. Shenmue 3 will look better than Kingdom Come but I promise the media will say it looks like a PS3 game because I generates hits and also a game like Shenmue breaks the status quo of COD, Fifa etc annual instalments.
by spud1897
Fri Mar 09, 2018 4:17 am
 
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Re: Super Smash Bros. Nintendo Switch

Be sure to keep track of your friend codes. And also be sure you're ready for Nintendo voice chat!

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by Sonikku
Sat Mar 10, 2018 9:47 pm
 
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New Shenmue Dojo

Hey everyone,

I'm excited to announce that the Dojo will be moving forward starting today and into new hands. Congratulations to Peter, a dedicated member willing to put Shenmue first at all costs. This has been in the works for quite some time and I have 110% faith and comfort in this decision. I'll remain an administrator and contribute more freely going forward, however he will be leading the overall project from here on out.

I want to be clear when I say in no way is the original vision from when I took over Shenmue Dojo changing, but instead being built upon. There's no brighter time to do so than now. When I originally took the site over, Shenmue was in a dark place but I pushed to make the site Shenmue centric again in hopes of the series regaining relevance. I believe that challenge was achieved, however now with Shenmue at the literal forefront thanks to Shenmue III, it's time for the site to move forward along with the series.

For the sake of transparency, I'd like to be clear on why I'm doing this. In no way is it a lack of passion, my heart has always been with Shenmue and still is. I've since however created my own business that has consumed every second of my time and then some, so while that goal was achieved and I'm thankful for it, I believe Shenmue Dojo deserves more time than I'm able to dedicate. It's with a heavy heart I'm doing this, but the passion Peter has shown for the project filled it with joy and excitement.

Over the past year or so I did work on a new site. The idea was to be a mobile first, responsive site and bring things up to date with a central focus on community, social integrations and the like.

https://i.imgur.com/rZxnGcX.jpg

With a site as historic as Shenmue Dojo, it's tough to pull the trigger on anything quickly or without heavy consideration. While this will likely just end up as inspiration or a base for the future project at this point, I fully support Peter and the rest of our teams ideas going forward. Having so many working iterations to brainstorm with, the future will only benefit from it and with Shenmue III nearing, it'll be perfect timing.

I ask that everyone approaches the new leadership with respect and the willingness to think outside of the box. Please trust that the entire team, not just myself or Peter, is leading with our heart and has the best interest of Shenmue at the forefront of our minds every step of the way.

Thank you for all of the support over the years, I really do love and cherish the relationships I've built here.

Take care.
Yama
by Yama
Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:46 pm
 
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Yu Suzuki's Conference at MAGIC 2018 [ENG]

Subtitles have now been completed for the video footage of Yu Suzuki's conference taken by Peter Campbell at MAGIC 2018.

(Translations by PhantomRiverStone.com & Shenmue Forever.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGZktkL5q-I

There is also a full written transcript up on the Phantom River Stone blog:

http://www.phantomriverstone.com/2018/03/yu-suzukis-magic-conference-in-english.html
by Switch
Fri Mar 16, 2018 1:25 am
 
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Re: New Shenmue Dojo

Thank you so much Yama for the opportunity, support and kind words. Thank you as well to everyone for their messages.

I will be making a more detailed post over the weekend about, well, everything really, in terms of the site, structure, and future. Its no easy task, thats for sure, and i will need a lot of help and support from anyone willing to offer. But this site and all the great work done by Yama will be built upon, and bring this place in line with where it should be. This is a place for Shenmue fans first and foremost, and as we edge closer to Shenmue 3 (and hopefully HD releases!) i want this site to be ready.

We are a passionate community, and this once was a passionate site. Its my aim to get that Shenmue passion back, encourage positivity, and make The Shenmue Dojo a place where Shenmue fans can hang out and talk absolutely anything and everything about this great series. Keep an eye out for a more detailed post over the weekend in the News section, where i will cover specific aspects of the site, forums and branches of social media in a lot more detail.
by Peter
Fri Mar 16, 2018 3:58 pm
 
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The Shenmue Dojo - past, present and future.

Grab a cup of coffee or some snacks. Its about to get detailed!

So, hello everyone!

A lot of visitors here may recognise my name, but for anyone who doesn't, or is unsure, allow me to introduce myself. My names Peter Campbell, im 34 years old and live in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Life was going swimmingly until one day i picked up a copy of Official Dreamcast Magazine off of the shop bookshelf, and my life changed course from that moment on. I have been a huge Shenmue fan since that day, and it wasnt too after finishing the games back in the early 2000s that i found this site, The Shenmue Dojo. Over the course of the past 14 years i have regularly contributed to this site, firstly as a registered user, and then as a staff member. After a brief hiatus last year, i was contacted recently by the then current owner, George aka "Yama", and offered the chance to become the owner of the site and begin to get this place ready for the crazy future we have soon ahead of us. If you missed his topic, you can check it out HERE!
Shenmue has been a huge part of my life for the past decade and a half, from playing the games beyond any sort of countable number, to finally realising a dream come true, meeting Yu Suzuki in Japan during the Kickstarter Backer Dinner. This series and this site was dead just a few years ago. It really was. 8 years ago Yama took over and did an outstanding job making the site more appealing and accessible for anyone who visited, and all during that time we lived in hope that it wouldn't all be for nothing. It really did begin to look like a waste of time and effort, but thanks to excellent fan spirit and great community building and campaigning from the 500k Facebook group, Team Yu group and longstanding French partner site Shenmue Master, a relatively impossible dream came true and we are well on the road to actually holding a controller in our hands and walking down to Bailu Village to get some clues on the hunt for Lan Di. Its been an insane ride! But the rides nowhere near over yet!

In this post, i will be going over a few key areas in detail, about what the aim of this fansite is, and any subsequent changes may be coming in relation to the future release of Shenmue games. One of the key words i hope to always stick to is transparency, so everyone knows exactly what is going on. So like i said at the top, i hope you got some food and drink!

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~~~~~FORUMS~~~~~

We may as well start where we are, and that's with the place most members, if not all members visit the most; The Forums. Its where we all talk and get to know one another. Realise each individuals reactions to all things Shenmue. In terms of changes here, it will mostly be structure based, with a few cosmetic tweaks for reason i will explain.

First off, before even taking over me and Yama discussed at length the staffing of the boards, and what their roles are. A lot of users within the roles were either AWOL or just didnt bother to make any decisions or act when needed to. So we put together a list of names that we both felt from the beginning of my tenure that we felt comfortable with, and also what role they will play. Below is our selection, and what that role means:

Shenmue Dojo Owner & Administrator - Peter
Administrator - Yama

The role of myself and Yama as administrators means that we have access to the ACP, and can make relatively any decisions in terms of usergroups, permissions, cosmetic look of the forum makeup etc. Its all pretty much behind the scenes stuff. We also take the wheel of the ship, and help make sure the site has the right tone and feel in terms of staffing and making sure this place serves the best interests of Shenmue and the site itself.
Yama has kindly offered any advice 24/7, but as owner, the overall look of the site design and any future changes to anything i will have to decide upon. That means everything, from a new site, social media ideas and direction, forum upgrades and design, listening to members, staffing members.... its no easy job thats for sure, and these past two weeks, i could count the hours of sleep ive has with just my 2 hands. I will be active on the boards, that goes without saying, but i wont be as active as i was back years ago as a regular member. Gone are the full weekends of chatting, bottle of wine, and nude pictures (dont ask!).

Global Moderators - BlueMue, Henry Spencer, James Brown, Jibby, OL, ShenSun, Sonoshee, Spaghetti

The team selected i feel is a great mix of everything. Old members, new members, full of ideas and all sing off of the same hymn sheet. First and foremost, this is a Shenmue fans website. We come here for our love of the series, and as of late, it doesnt seem to be that way. Open troll comments which differ from constructive criticism, and branding the entire Kickstarter as a scam are not topics of conversation that serve both Shenmue and this website well. Theres a fine line between keeping negativity off the boards and censorship, and the reason ive selected this team is because i feel they have the experience and intelligence to make a call and do whats right. We are a site for the fans by the fans, and i hope the staff sets the tone and attitude for people who contribute to the site.
If someone is just joining up here to troll for some giggles, or get some hits on their Youtube site by badmouthing the series then they will act swiftly and appropriately. All staff have been given instructions to be as transparent as they can. If a user gets warned, or banned, their post will be edited by the moderator taking action, so that everyone can see. Sadly until the forums are upgraded this is the only real way of being transparent with other users so until then, please bear with us. Any more issues or questions, please dont hesitate to ask!

News Posters/Veteran Contributors - alimn, Axm, Bysby, Kiske, Kiyuu, LanDC, Sonikku, Switch

These members have the ability to post in the current News and Updates forum, where we try and bring any and all Shenmue news to the public as quicky and clearly as possible. It was an original group, which has been merged with longtime veteran contributors of the site whom also have been given the same permissions. They have no moderator permissions outside of this.

Shenmue 500k Staff - Shenmue Stare, shengoro86
Shenmue Master Staff - Shendream
Team Yu Staff - Team Yu

The Shenmue Community has grown a lot over the past 6 years, and i will be trying my best to make sure we remain as a team. Any sort of mentality of "us versus them" i want put to bed from the start. We all co-exist and form one entity, and it offers every Shenmue fan their own unique platform to which they want to contribute to! If you dont like the Forums here, Facebook has you covered with 500k. If you want to help with the #SaveShenmueHD campaign, then Team Yu is the spot for you. Shenmue Master has any French speaking Shenmue fans covered and has been around for as long as the same time the Dojo has. It doesnt matter where you contribute, it matters that you contribute in the first place, be it here, there or anywhere! The one common goal here is the success of Shenmue, and thats all we want together. But wait, doesnt the Shenmue Dojo have a Facebook page? Yes it does! But its a page, and we use that primarily as a news outlet extension to the forums. 500k offers a group platform, to talk about everything Shenmue in a more hot take/smaller post type of fashion. The Dojo forums offer intense debate into any little aspect of Shenmue, so again, its all there to cater to the Shenmue fan. Its not a competition if we are all trying to reach the same goal with the same intention.


Shenmue Dojo Coder - MrRod

I finally had the pleasure of speaking to MrRod on social media over the past few weeks, and he is a great guy. I cannot stress enough the work he has done in the past, and to be honest, it would not be online if it was not for him. He has kindly offered to continue on serving as our coder when we need him in the future, which i will touch upon in more detail in a little bit.

But for now, thats what will make up the structure of the site.


One other thing i need to mention is the option users have had in the past to donate to the forums for upkeep and maintenance. Now let me be clear on this topic, this isnt a negative take on Yamas tenure, where he introduced this feature. It just feel that if anyone has any money they would like to give to the site, give it to the Shenmue 3 PayPal campaign. Or hold onto it and buy the game when its released!! I will cover all costs of the site, and look at any upgrades to the service if we get to that stage and need it. Anyone that knows me, knows what i am like with money. If this site is mine, its my responsibility to cover it financially, and it will continue to be 100% free for all members to use. I do this out of love for Shenmue and thats where i stand.
With removing the donation option, i have decided to remove the various "donor" usergroups, and the relevant username colours and titles, and i humbly thank you all for any support you have given in the past. I know this is the Shenmue Dojo, and change usually brings with it a 15 page argument with nothing but popcorn bags left in its wake. But i do have reasons. This site is on the cusp of its biggest moments in its history. Yes we are in a lull now for many reasons, but Shenmue 3 is fast approaching, and possibly Shenmue HD with it. The attention the series will get, and as an extension the community and this site, will rise to numbers we may not have seen before. When get have new members join here, i want them to see clearly who is who, and what is what. The only people with any sort of distinction are those with key roles, and the colours simply make them easy to identify. Green = moderator. White = newsposter. So on an so forth, This means people know who to go to if they need anything, and also who is making staff decisions at any given time.
Another reason the groups have been streamlined and tidied up is because of something that i touched upon earlier. With a site thats been online this long, and one which started out on its own before becoming part of a community, its inevitable that a hive atmosphere can develop over time. Like i also said, we are all friends, but we are all here for Shenmue, and ultimately on the same page. I want things to be as transparent as possible, and as clear and straightforward as possible, so any sort of special privelidges or cosmetic changes have been removed. I dont want a hierarchy here, and if i could run the place without any sort of groupings then i would, but unfortunately thats not how the way the world works. But, outside of the staff, we are all human being. All together. All Shenmue fans, and i dont want anyone seeming like they are above someone else. It cant be helped when a user joined, or how many posts they have made. We all contribute equally, and great users come along at anytime. Being here for 10 years doesnt give you a badge of honour or any sort of hierarchical standing. We are all Shenmue fans, regardless of if you picked up the controller last week, last month or last year.

The last thing i have to say about the forums is it is currently on an old version of PHPBB. Thats why it looks the way it does, doesnt have Emoji support and other bells and whistles which other more modern platforms may have. The plan is to upgrade the forums ASAP, but it will take a lot of work. As i touched upon earlier, MrRod has kindly agreed to help out with this, and we will try to get to work on it as soon as we can. In preparation for future Shenmue games, we know we also have to move forward. We will have more information on that in the future as it happens!

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~~~~~WEBSITE~~~~~

The website runs off of both links of shenmuedojo.net, with shenmuedojo.com as a redirect. We pay and own both domains, and each will take you to the website designed by Yama almost 10 years ago. Along with the forums we will be aiming to update them and bring them in line with modern day sites. At the beginning of the process of the handover, Yama had designed a brand new site which i had seen at various stages along its development. Yama has done a great job with a new website design, with a more clear structure, greater social media integration, community partnership and mobile response.

https://i.imgur.com/rZxnGcX.jpg

As much as i would love to use the new design (it would be in place right now!), its been designed on a Wix site for ease of access and user friendliness. The problem is however is that its not our first option. The most ideal method would be to build a new website from scratch, but if anyone who has any experience knows, this is indepth and time consuming. As well as needing knowledge of HTML, CSS, databases and other such technological wizardry.
Another major issue with the Wix site is that the forums cannot be brought along for the ride, and the support isnt there on the Wix end. This would mean one of two things; the forums as we know them would be deleted with new forums created over on the Wix end, or, the furrent forums have a domain change, and run separately on another link. This could be an option, and linking it to the main site would be straightforward, but that means the new domain would be starting from scratch. All previous links that exist across the internet from the past 15 years would essentially be broken. We would also lose our Google hit rating and for a time, the new link would not show up for any searches.
The option i think is best, is to build a new site with Wordpress, and retain everything together. I have been reassured by a lot of people supporting me that its more then accomplishable, but despite that, its a much deeper job then just putting a few things in place. Ive toyed with the idea of a new logo, and that means design work. Then theres the look and tone of the new logo defining the look and tone of a new site. Image assets need to be obtained, a new layout needs to be designed, what plug in options are available and how will they be implemented, all links to social media, community sites, wiki links, forums etc all need to be working. All of that takes time and effort not just from me,but from anyone willing to offer help and support. Will i get that? I dont know, and if i have to i will outsource a new site to a company here in Belfast, which could compromise the Shenmue feeling this place has always had. All of that is in the future which i will have to decide on, but for now i just wanted to keep everyone updated.

~~~~~SOCIAL MEDIA~~~~~

The site has various forms of social media, which are generally used to post news updates as well as other content.

Facebook Page (Shenmue & community news posts)
Twitter Account (Shenmue & community news posts)
Twitch Channel (Streaming service)
Instagram Page (Shenmue artwork & image service)

We did have a YouTube Channel, which i would like to go into in a bit more detail in the interests of transparency.
The second owner of the website was a person by the name of Hellraiser, whom you would know better here now as Ziming. In 2009-2010 he then passed the website to Yama who built it to its current stage. Unfortunately i am not sure of the arrangement they had or how we was still involved with the site. But he did own the YouTube Channel which, for many years was under the title of The Shenmue Dojo. There is a difference between just a title change and an actual domain ownership, but it doesn't change the fact that he does, and always owned that channel. He also was responsible for all of the content added to the channel, and no one can argue it is a huge Shenmue resource.
Recently during the MAGIC 2018 conference a video was shown with a disclaimer for it not to be recorded. The video was an extended cut of the released Shenmue 3 teaser from last August, and was only shown to journalists at the event. Of course people either missed the instruction or chose to ignore it, the video was recorded and it appeared online, including the YouTube channel owned by Ziming. This wouldn't be an issue except not only was the disclaimer clear for it not to be recorded, but i spoke personally with Deep Silver staff after the event as well as Yu-san himself and both said that the trailer was not to go online. Other members of the community at the event were also told the same thing, and we all have refused to host the video as per request. Of course, individual people posting it was inevitable, but a YouTube Channel with the content and subscriber size that's supposed to stand for Shenmue going against the wishes of both the creator and the publisher is not something i can support or endorse.
Ziming has been a unique character over the course of the history of the Shenmue Dojo, and an opinion on him will very to neutral to negative depending on whoever you ask. But in terms of the YouTube Channel not being owned by the Dojo exclusively, it was asked of Ziming to remove all Shenmue Dojo links and branding in light of not removing the video. 2 days ago, i sent him a message asking for him to remove the video and explained the reasons why. As far as i know, i am certainly not the first person to do so. If he feels differently to the hosting of the video that's his business, but with no responses to my messages i will be banning his account here, with no promotion of that Shenmue outlet. If anyone posts a video that's linked to his channel, and its in the context of a conversation at that point in time, then it will be allowed to remain. We are not going blanket banning videos to his site at the punishment of the user. But there will not be dedicated topics to videos that appear on the site.
This was not an easy decision, or one that was quickly made. Nor was it a personal decision, and the list of people i spoke to about the matter for advice should emphasise that. I should also say that i understand if it was such a huge issue, then perhaps Deep Silver or YSNET should issue a copyright strike against it and i shouldn't be making this decision. That may be true, but that's their business, and maybe they don't want the hassle. Again i don't know, but what i do know is i need to make the best decision for both this site as well as Shenmue. One final point is that this call does not reflect or represent the Shenmue 3 team in any official way. This is a site decision, and I wish him all the best with his Channel.

That brings me onto the resulting matter.

Its because of this, that we will need to build a new Shenmue Dojo YouTube Channel. Now as tempting and as easy it would be to begin ripping content or duplicating the channel we once had, its a messy road to go down, and one which benefits no one. There's no point confusing that platform for a user searching for Shenmue related videos. So, the idea which Yama had for the entire Dojo will carry over to the new channel. It will serve as a fan service, with playlists and links to fan created content. A Rolodex for the amount of excellent fan content that's on YouTube. We will of course have our own content being added to the site, aiming to serve as an introduction to Shenmue for new users which, again, we will be expecting with the release of the new games and the attention it brings. Also on there will be a library of live streams and Shenmue Lets Plays both conducted by ourselves at the Dojo, as well as across the web. All content not ours will be play listed only so that when people click on any said video, the proper content creator will get the view, not us, which is fair.
Again, that's the plan, which will take time and manpower to create so bear with us. That applies to all forms of social media which i open the doors to any fans who feel they could contribute to the brand. From updating Facebook and Twitter with news, posting images and artwork to our Instagram etc. I used to stream and work across the board on all sorts of social media when i was a staff member but i very much doubt i could handle it all on my own now.

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TL;DR

Yea i know. A huge intake of words. I know. I apologise if i've rambled in any areas but its been 3 days and i cannot remember what sleep is like.

One last personal request i can only ask for is from everyone, to help get this site to whats generally regarded as its former glory. I don't want to see people at each others throats and attacking each other which the Dojo seems to bring out in people throughout the years. Also, if you can keep in mind I've never been in a position such as this before, and to please help be supportive. We are all human and make mistakes, and again in the interests of transparency, I've already clicked the wrong button and deleted a forum which was created for a members work, so i am reluctant to even type on this keyboard right now in case i nuke the site by some mad ass command. I apologise to Mittens too for the forum deletion. He undertook a Shenmue Project with other fans of the site to make a fanmade shenmue game. The project was dropped a while back, and no valuable content was lost thanks to him having back ups, but still, i made the mistake of deleting them instead of hiding them in the ACP and humbly apologise. Even if i mess up, you will hear about it. Theres no brushing of anything under the rug anymore. Not even from me.
But in the run up to this, i can only say thank you to the numerous people that have said the kindest things to me, encouraged me, and gave me confidence that actually makes me believe that i can do this and make this place a success!

I genuinely hope we can all move forward together towards Shenmue 3, and hopefully Shenmue HD. I don't think i need to reiterate that i will be giving this my all, and if you ever want to talk to me about anything then drop me a message on here, or do a search on Facebook for me and drop me a message!

Oh and thank you for lasting this long if you read through it all!!
by Peter
Sun Mar 18, 2018 6:28 pm
 
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Re: The Shenmue Dojo - past, present and future.

Okay, let me begin by listing everything that's wrong with that post.

And now that's out of the way, here's to an exciting future for the Dojo. :beerchug:
by Let's Get Sweaty
Sun Mar 18, 2018 6:59 pm
 
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Re: Yu Suzuki's Conference at MAGIC 2018 [ENG]

^ I agree. Quite relived too.
by adom11800
Sun Mar 18, 2018 4:31 pm
 
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Corey Marshall currently set to record VO in late May

Thanks to mjq jazz bar for finding this out. It seems to have slipped through the net.


A few days ago Corey posted a status on Facebook, and a fan asked him when VO recording for the English dub begins. Corey replied that currently the plan is for him to begin in late May.

https://abload.de/img/cm2blankl9qvn.jpg

While it's possible things could slip, seems the intention is to begin recording ASAP.
by Spaghetti
Tue Mar 20, 2018 1:01 pm
 
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Shenmusings (My Shenmue blog) UPDATED 3/7/18

https://i2.wp.com/shenmusings.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/cropped-shenmusings-banner-notext1.png?ssl=1&w=450
http://shenmusings.wordpress.com

Hi all! I've recently started my own Shenmue blog. I am intending this blog to be my space to share my thoughts, reflections, trivia and little known facts about the series - writing is the other passion I have in life, and I have wanted to somehow combine these passions for a long time now, hence Shenmusings. Some posts will get into my own personal history of the series, and of course my experiences with this very forum.

I hope you find the blog informative and enlightening to read - here are all of the posts I have made so far:

Discovering Shenmue (Part 1 of 2)
Discovering Shenmue (Part 2 of 2)
The Shenmue II Character Database
Antiquity Trees and Flower Girls: Symbolism in Shenmue (Part 1 of 2)
Antiquity Trees and Flower Girls: Symbolism in Shenmue (Part 2 of 2)
Men in Black Mix Up

LATEST POST:
The Phantom Teahouse Lady (And Other Devious Guidebook Lies)


Also, keep up to date via the Shenmusings Facebook and Twitter pages:
Facebook
Twitter
by Miles Prower
Wed Mar 21, 2018 3:33 am
 
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Re: The 'Smell' Shader

Personally, this screenshot from Gamescom 2017 gives me a sense of "smell".

https://i.imgur.com/NPjXwIp.jpg

I've been lucky enough to travel to South Africa once in my life and go out for a photo safari in the Bush at 6:00 am.

There was something special not only in the air, the smell, but also in the light. The combined effect was a unique feeling that people from there described to me as something specific to Africa.

I have a similar feeling watching at this screenshot from the surroundings of Bailu village.
The scattered mist and the range of colors going from very dark to vivid. The sun light above the Village tower.
All this gives me the feeling i'm there, at 6:00 in the morning. Almost smelling flowers and the nearby river, feeling the sun warmth on my skin.

It's honestly hard to tell (for me) what Suzuki San means exactly about Shenmue 3 graphics smell, but there's something in what we have seen so far that I don't recall to have seen in (many) others recent productions.
by Kiske
Tue Mar 27, 2018 3:19 am
 
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Re: Ryo and Shenhua can't possibly retain their Shenmue 1/2

OP blah blah blah


Not gonna be making a habit of stepping on the moderators toes, but this "person* has had multiple accounts in this thread, multiple accounts here, and a list as long as my arm of stuff they have pulled not only here, but across social media. From bad mouthing myself on social media, soliciting on Twitter in the name of Shenmue 3. Even the OP account... I mean look at the avatar! What are the chances! Good god Holmes, it's surely not a coincidence?!?! *Puffs pipe

https://i.imgur.com/MZdMwjs.png

But let's go down the rabbit hole a bit more...

https://i.imgur.com/7gxSm3p.jpg

Hmmm, interesting. And then this...

https://i.imgur.com/6GIqVyU.jpg

Which takes us to this thread here...

https://i.imgur.com/yYOiPAx.jpg

To whoever you are, email activation by myself for new accounts will be in place very very soon, so you are gone from these forums. I am also messaging the administrator on the other forums where you have been bad mouthing this site, to make them aware of the accounts you have there too. What they decide to do is their call, but from me personally... Get help.
by Peter
Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:30 pm
 
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Re: The Good Life

Also the ammount asked is crazy high (well, less than a half of what he originally asked for, and even less of what the other ammounted), for a game that seems kinda hit or miss, with no real name behind it (really, sweary just hit gold with DP, the kind of B movie turned cult classic kind of gold).

You have no idea how many people out there thought the same about the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter back then and still up to today. Btw Yukio Futatsugi, creator of the Panzer Dragoon trilogy, is a beloved name and he is the creative director for this game. Besides, not many people may know it but SWERY worked on one of the best 2D fighting games ever, The Last Blade.

Most of the money gets done in the first and last days, it's high because it's a big ammount for a game in general (specially for one lowpoly made on unity), and it looks scammy that they're now asking the same ammount of money they got in the old crowdfounding.


Isn't ironic Shenmue 3 fans getting to call other Kickstarter games a scam but when it's the other way around it is a sacrilege :D ?

EDIT: Also wasn't him working on another project ? Or relaunching a kickstarter was the "secret project" ?

Still happening, but that seems to be a game developed by Arc System Works rather than Swery's studio.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16QsRYKMdhU
by sand4fish
Thu Mar 29, 2018 11:46 am
 
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Interview with Creator of the You Arcade Diorama

Earlier this year, a talented Shenmue fan and model hobbyist in Japan completed an amazingly-accurate scale model diorama recreation of the interior of Shenmue's You Arcade, which I'm sure many will have seen.

https://i.imgur.com/9hGElDB.jpg

I got in touch by email with the fan who created the diorama to ask what prompted him to embark on such a project and find out exactly how it was made.
Q: To start with, please tell us a bit about yourself.

HS: My real name is Hiroaki Suzuki. I teach the drums in Japan and as a hobby I mold figures and build model kits.

Q: What does Shenmue mean for you? What memories do you have about playing Shenmue?

HS: I came across Shenmue when I was about 12 or 13 years old. The first time I played, I found it hard and I remember spending all my time playing at the You Arcade.

Shenmue has taught me many things: to be thoughtful to those around you; the wonderfulness of helping each other; and the importance of making an effort.

In my work now as an instructor, I hope I’m able to pass on some of the things I grew to feel through Shenmue.
Interview continues here:
http://www.phantomriverstone.com/2018/03/interview-with-creator-of-diorama-of.html
by Switch
Sat Mar 31, 2018 8:07 am
 
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Re: Random Shenmue III Thoughts

It might just turn into a story about a teenager's journey into becoming a young man and finding inner peace. I'm certain he learns vengeance isn't the answer.

time travel. ive always imagined in the last shenmue game(after maybe something horrific..like all his friends dying and having to sacrificing himself to save the world), ryo being sent back in time to relive his first fight with lan di (s1) but this time, using his new fighting skills, he defeats lan di and saves his father.


i dont really see a better ending than getting the chance to save his father.
by redline
Sat Mar 31, 2018 12:52 pm
 
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Re: Project Update #81: Shenmue 3 by Ys Net: The Classics

:rotflmao:
Bravo Jibby, you win! Tipp ex modding, now that's something I can get into!

This reminds me way back, prior to the shenmue 3 announcement how someone came to the realisation that they didn't need Shenmue 3 and that a third entry wasn't going to happen anyway because (wait for it) LIFE IS SHENMUE 3! You too could live your waking moment as if you were in that game and that you were meant to take the principles set forth in those games and apply it to everyday life.

Hopefully that dude didn't go all into that and snapped out of that when Shenmue 3 was announced! :lol:

"The only limit is your imagination!" My only limit IS my imagination! :D

I remember the goosebumps choose your own adventures and the Indiana Jones 'Find Your Fate!' books, genuinely scared the jibbs outta me to make those decisions as a kid!
by FlagshipFighter
Sat Mar 31, 2018 7:14 pm
 
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Re: Project Update #81: Shenmue 3 by Ys Net: The Classics

Looks incredible! I hope there's a Passport appendix included too.

Most excited about that modding API. May take a bit of trial and error to get it right, but it should make it much easier to hack Ryo's savings amount to a huge number. :D
by Switch
Sat Mar 31, 2018 8:40 pm
 
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Re: Project Update #81: Shenmue 3 by Ys Net: The Classics

I seriously and totally fell for that until it got to the "modding" part :rotflmao:

I was like "ok this is f-ing awesome although it sucks the HD remasters are dead [-( "
by Niowiad
Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:44 pm
 
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Re: Project Update #81: Shenmue 3 by Ys Net: The Classics

FUCK OFF YOU BASTARD!

I actually had a heart attack. I'm not joking.
by Peter
Sat Mar 31, 2018 10:16 pm
 
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Re: Project Update #81: Shenmue 3 by Ys Net: The Classics

I knew it. Anything must happens at April 1. :lol: Congratulations. :D
by SledgeNE
Sun Apr 01, 2018 12:06 am
 
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Re: Project Update #81: Shenmue 3 by Ys Net: The Classics

That... was much better than I expected it to be. Tip of the hat n all that.
by MiTT3NZ
Sun Apr 01, 2018 12:59 am
 
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Re: Project Update #81: Shenmue 3 by Ys Net: The Classics

Peter wrote: FUCK OFF YOU BASTARD!

I actually had a heart attack. I'm not joking.


Lol! I actually fell for it too, until I reached the modding part :oops: :lol:
by Sonoshee
Sun Apr 01, 2018 6:58 am
 
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Re: Going to Hong Kong + Guilin/Yangshuo in March 2018

Some photos:

Hong Kong Island:

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29388760_10101207359603842_8545960105483436032_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=1d8052cb2d3811d9e4f2d3ab931d4623&oe=5B74865C

Kowloon Walled City South Gate:

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29425805_10101207360292462_8049196564461125632_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=75cc08b5179142e156117b48d4ccbe0f&oe=5B36C0FA

Kowloon Walled City remnants:

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29497848_10101207360342362_6876747363977789440_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=1a282e5b10240f74f1927bff508a742d&oe=5B3D01DD

Aberdeen:

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29386841_10101207360487072_1573389628835102720_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=389bef13bece55f0f18a6055985c1ce1&oe=5B73D4F9

Aberdeen 2:

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29389149_10101207360631782_6857770390282829824_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=c5b2ce16f6d06ef8ed54ac308ccb6da2&oe=5B3A3AF8

Man Mo Temple Coke Machine:

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/s2048x2048/29340320_10101205411378102_1582621794181840896_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=2c50a169ab6fc7f1e87d3acd3f8467a5&oe=5B30D589

Li River:

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29872545_10101216967509522_3983474054776251517_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=57bbd88ff3a31c9e0330153970c92668&oe=5B284C58

Couple of dudes going through a swim in Li River:

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29355204_10101216967554432_8784429816084690385_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=811ea4b5c298fe99af02f3eda33672ce&oe=5B27DFAA

Xingping Village:

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29749966_10101216968422692_4597006663863939813_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=228e83ee7ca222d2931f3220efbc784e&oe=5B2B4BF9

Dude who takes photos with tourists for money in Xingping:

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29352140_10101216968572392_6722186292002904309_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=3e3aa37082f43e4d22175fadf8f4e00e&oe=5B32F6AB

On the Li River in Xingping:

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29744842_10101216971561402_7027774442840151786_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=9989b826b195c81a777eb06ee7172c5e&oe=5B6E16BB

Waves of Morning Haze in Yangshuo:

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29662419_10101218135658542_6096691318229750947_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=6f2da58610fed271dcfdca14f88401ba&oe=5B7363CD

Besides the Li River in Yangshuo:

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29355164_10101218135778302_3886485253324888274_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=d56f9146549908091c6813afebc92644&oe=5B6A48CC

Women washing clothes in Li River in Yangshuo:

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29982829_10101218135818222_3297370173132844910_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=373d3d5bd660628bb8276296dea392a0&oe=5B65C3ED

Some dude in Yangshuo:

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/29355196_10101218135823212_6273564861859114192_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=8a3c7b4d08e4e066897cdbfe198b8012&oe=5B6E4E11
by Amir
Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:38 am
 
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Re: (APRIL FOOLS) Project Update #81: Shenmue 3 by Ys Net

It's so cool that I added the game to my "collection".

Image

8-[
by Yokosuka
Mon Apr 02, 2018 9:42 am
 
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Re: Random Shenmue III Thoughts

That's my first post, it's been years i've been reading the Dojo Forum, you're a real great community. I was always too shy to register cause of my english level.

I'm more than ok to see Ryo forgiving and not killing Lan Di. It reminds me the movie Nevada Smith, with Steve Mac Queen.

3 guys killed his parents and he decided to revenge them. MacQueen will kill 2 guys and let finally the last one live. While he was hunting them, some guys told him to stop to be so angry and stop his quest of vengeance...It will happen the same to Ryo, he's not a cold killer.
by Pollito Diablo
Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:50 am
 
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Re: Easiest way to get the Monkey Roll Drop and Heel Sweep?

While Peter was preparing one of the finale streams for Shenmue II last year, me, Jibby, and SkillJim sat watching him stream playing this Lucky Hit table for 4+ hours with no success.

It's an absolute bastard.
by Spaghetti
Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:14 am
 
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Re: (APRIL FOOLS) Project Update #81: Shenmue 3 by Ys Net

Carrot-obsessed martial arts ghost would be the best episode of Most Haunted, ever.
by Spaghetti
Mon Apr 02, 2018 10:11 am
 
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Re: Easiest way to get the Monkey Roll Drop and Heel Sweep?

I GOT THE FIRST ONE!

DUDE, I JUMPED UP AND HIT MY HAND AGAINST A CEILING FAN I WAS SO STUNNED!!!!

GOD, IT'S A BEAST!

But I love the challenge! You really feel like you accomplished something getting this damn table!
by UltimateBeing01
Tue Apr 03, 2018 11:07 am
 
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Re: Random Shenmue III Thoughts

It's $50 a game and the rule is...
by Chaikilla
Sun Apr 08, 2018 7:39 am
 
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Re: Can Shenmue I run from an SD Card?

much appreciated, thx mate! did not know about the other device. Yeah his english is pretty much broken, but the device looks good, too!
by Kengami
Fri Apr 13, 2018 8:15 am
 
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Shenmue HD announced for PS4 / XBOX ONE / PC

Trailer

https://youtu.be/tdiqIPdCP2c

Adam Koralik report

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z04hUT23RiQ

Michael Huber Reaction

https://youtu.be/tFQx8Pw2pZc



Features

Will run in 1080p
Fully scaleable screen resolution
PS4 & XBOX ONE - Physical release
Dual control scheme - updated & classic
Both audio dubs - English & Japanese
New user interface
Release - by end of 2018

Steam link - http://store.steampowered.com/app/758330/Shenmue_I__II/

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DateX0BX0AARnIF.png


Some screenshots Via IGN. http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/04/14/shenmue-1-and-2-being-re-released-on-ps4-xbox-one-and-pc


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John Clarke - Sega Europe Executive Vice President of Publishing

"I'm really excited to be part of this announcement in front of so many Japanese Sega fans. Shenmue represents Segas spirit of challenge, as our number one most requested re-release in the West. We have carefully ported the classic look and feel of the original, in response to the long time fan expectations.
I decided when Shenmue was brought back, i would wear this in celebration. I also decided when Shenmue is brought back, i would have to be with Shenhua.
In Europe, Shenmue was released in 2000, and was an unprecedented title at the time. It was a time when Grand Theft Auto 3 or the Elder Scrolls did not exist. Yokosuka was an unknown world to us in Europe, but that only lent to its exotic charm.
Im in charge of marketing, publishing and sales strategies in Europe. In recent years I've also been in charge of the world wide release of European developed titles, such as Total War. Not only am i excited for the re-release of Shenmue, but i can say there are tonnes of fans worldwide who have been waiting for the re-release of Shenmue, as one of Segas most legendary titles. I think right now, i can hear the applause from around the world."
by Peter
Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:45 pm
 
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Re: Shenmue HD announced for PS4 / XBOX ONE / PC

It happened man, I'm just all over the place right now... unbelievable
by FlagshipFighter
Sat Apr 14, 2018 12:05 am
 
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Re: Nice to have Features for HD Release

Can I get the option to play in Japanese audio for S1, but still have Goro's english voice? I'd really like that.
by myshtuff
Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:29 am
 
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Shenmue Dojo recruitment - we need YU!

As Shenmue grows, we also grow, and as much as i love being hands on across all and everything Shenmue Dojo related, its just not possible due to the amount of outlets we have. Site, forums, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Twitch, Instagram.... Its a lot of work!
This site has always been a fan ran site, and as we are on the cusp of Shenmue 1 & 2 HD as well as Shenmue 3 being released, we need more dedicated fans to help make sure the site remains at the forefront of delivering fans the most up to date content and news across all of our platforms. Whilst i and others will be working on a new site, the forums will also be upgraded along the way and those are also well staffed. Twitter and Instagram is also pretty much covered by both myself and great help from Team Yu and Shenmue Forever, but there are key areas which we could greatly use help with!


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Facebook page updates
https://www.facebook.com/ShenmueDojo/

The facebook page has over 5000 members and despite the occasional adding of articles from various other community outlets from around the community, we need someone to help bring the page up to date, with posting, linking or sharing articles related to Shenmue. This can cover a wide variety of content, from news articles in the media, updated information from within the community, additions to our other outlets such as videos, images etc, and to actively encourage overall participation.

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Youtube page
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjvnGvNdVyOcXkYanOfmRoQ?


The last Youtube page associated with the Dojo was not owned by us,no longer has any association with the site, and we wish the owner all the best. The building of a new page that is owned and representative of us is a daunting task, but still one that is needed.
The purpose of our own Youtube Channel will be different to the previous one, in that its primary function is to offer a collection of all the great video content and media offered up by fans of the series. From our own entire community's efforts of podcasts and news videos, to the wider fans creation of retrospective videos, lets plays, music remixes and modding efforts. We need someone who is willing and able to donate their time to help build this outlet. Creating various playlists of specific types of content, and sectioning them off. Staying up to date with Shenmue content added to Youtube and add them accordingly. It takes the individuals search efforts out of the question, and with a visit to our channel, will have all new daily/weekly Shenmue videos added, ready and waiting.

A key principle of this new channel is that all content that is NOT created by anyone from the Shenmue Dojo, stays that way. User videos may be added to playlists on our channel, but the video clicked and watched my the viewer will take them to the original creators video. This gives the original user the view, like, credit and recognition they deserve for their efforts. We will not be ripping any videos and "re-uploading" them, and posting a link to the original creators video. Whats a creators content, should stay a creators content.

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Twitch Channel.
https://www.twitch.tv/shenmuedojo

The Twitch Channel begun just over a year ago and currently has over 1000 followers. Whilst in the past, we would have had one person streaming playing Shenmue related games in the past, i would love for the streamer pool to gorw, and have multiple themed shows throughout the week. Shenmue 1 playthroughs, Shenmue 2 playthroughs, Yu Suzuki games, Sega games, specia events etc. Its a fun experience for both the streamer and the viewer! Theres now no better time to think about streaming Shenmue with 1 & 2 HD on the horizon, and with also simulcast streaming on the Youtube Channel, its a great way to get Shenmue out nto the publics eye.

If i have to do it myself like i have done in the past then i will, but with limited time it will be very hard to nail down a set schedule. Anyone who would like to try then let us know! There are prerequisites that will come with the channel though, such as using the same uniformed overlay, a camera must be needed as well as a microphone. There are plenty of streams out there with people just playing the game fullscreen with no visual or speech, and thats not what i want this channel to be. There needs to be character, flair, and an appeal for a viewer to tune in and watch. Brutal Moose and Cyberbear are examples.



Thats about it for now, so if anyone is willing to join the team, please drop me a PM! But for security reasons we will need to make sure you have various credentials, ie. social media account for verification. The positions will not be granted before checks are done to ensure they are not someone who would do harm to the site, which we have had issues with in then past 15 years.
by Peter
Sat Apr 14, 2018 1:43 pm
 
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Re: Concerns about Shenmue HD.

I never even wantd a REMAKE, all the nuances of Yokosuka would just be lost. I want Shenmue 1 & 2 as they are just with a resolution bump & Widescreen presentation! Heard the controls may be altered, not issues with that.

Something to the equivalent of Final Fantasyx/x-2 & xXII's Remastering would be ideal :)
by TheThirdComing
Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:51 pm
 
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Achievements Confirmed

Not sure if this was in any of the articles or snippets of the press release out there.

Via Adam Koralik's Facebook.

Getting ready to leave Japan. Want to extend a big thank you to all of you. I can tell you first hand, Sega expected you to be happy, but they were genuinely shocked by the extreme passion shown around the world in the last 24 hours. Watching them cover their mouths and be moved as they watched people like James Reiner cry, smiling intensely as they see explosions of excitement come from others like HappyConsoleGamer and many more that exceed my ability to list. I watched them react to us as we all reacted to the news of the release. You have in every way lived up to the expectation I told them they'd get. Shenmue is love, we did it, we made it so. You made this possible, never forget that.

Many of you have a lot of questions about the release, unfortunately while I know the answer to many of your questions, I am not permitted to say more than about 5% of what I know. All of which is in my current video, I shall link it below for those interested.

However, I assure you, in time these answers will come. Many of you will be very happy, hopefully even a tenth as happy as I am. In the meantime continue to discuss, speculate, and above all, have fun. The more buzz and support, the better, trust me on that.

#ShenmueSaved

Video: https://youtu.be/Z04hUT23RiQ

Update: I'm now allowed to tell you that the release is being developed by D3T and that the game has achievements. I personally unlocked one while playing. ;)
by Spaghetti
Sun Apr 15, 2018 12:58 am
 
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Re: Achievements Confirmed

Jibby wrote: Achievement Unlocked: Eat a carrot

Good, good...
by Spaghetti
Sun Apr 15, 2018 1:01 am
 
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