Sega - "actively pursuing" a Shenmue remaster.

[O Rei do Frango Assado]

this is Sega we're talking about

Just for fun I thought I'd google that phrase.

Would you believe it's seldom used in a positive tone?

Hahahaha! That's hilarious, dude (and, at the same time, kind of sad)!
And, yes, I do believe!

[Centrale]

I really don't think the guy was trying to pull some crafty double-speak. I think he just got a little tongue-tied, then he clarified it in the second sentence.

Yes, it’s a serious task and it’s not a task that we’re not working on, if that makes sense. It’s something we’re actively pursuing.

[south carmain]

Seems like it's something they're discussing at SEGA but they haven't started any work on it. Perhaps they're currently assessing the cost and work that would need to be done to make it possible before someone higher up gives the green light to make it reality.

[Kintor]

I still consider this to be good news. Even vague language to the effect of ‘we’re looking at it’ is a marked improvement compared to when Sega wouldn't even acknowledge Shenmue in public statements. I think that Shenmue HD will happen sooner or later, it's simply a question of when Sega decides a certain event will the best opportunity to make that announcement.

[Let's Get Sweaty]

Perhaps they're currently assessing the cost and work that would need to be done to make it possible before someone higher up gives the green light to make it reality.

We should just give them time - they've only had two years to assess it, and there's coffee to make.

[south carmain]

Well I wouldn't call the video game industry a particularly efficient one.

[Jibby]

Seems like it's something they're discussing at SEGA but they haven't started any work on it. Perhaps they're currently assessing the cost and work that would need to be done to make it possible before someone higher up gives the green light to make it reality.

I like the positivity, but time is a very important factor right now with Shenmue III on the way. I would have hoped that they'd at least started development by now. It would be ideal if they could leave a good amount of time for newcomers to the series to play the originals before III comes out, but it doesn't seem like SEGA care at all about that.

[south carmain]

Seems like it's something they're discussing at SEGA but they haven't started any work on it. Perhaps they're currently assessing the cost and work that would need to be done to make it possible before someone higher up gives the green light to make it reality.

I like the positivity, but time is a very important factor right now with Shenmue III on the way. I would have hoped that they'd at least started development by now. It would be ideal if they could leave a good amount of time for newcomers to the series to play the originals before III comes out, but it doesn't seem like SEGA care at all about that.

On one hand I can't blame them because they are a publicly listed company so it's normal that they would concentrate their resources on projects that will bring in the most net profit, but on the other hand if they gave their fanbase a little more attention then it could be beneficial in the long run. I don't mean do everything fans want but throw us a bone every now and then.

Or I could be completely wrong and they started development some time ago, they just don't want to give a concrete answer until it is closer to completion.

[Shenhua-Nani?]

Sounds like standard PR talk we have heard already a good number of times.

[Kiske]

Gameblog posted a news about the MCV interview, with definitely a positive outlook about it.

http://www.gameblog.fr/news/69873-shenm ... selon-sega

[Let's Get Sweaty]

"This is an exciting new development!" -> readers share link to story

"This all sounds very familiar." -> readers don't bother sharing it

#justsaying

[Kiske]

"This is an exciting new development!" -> readers share link to story

"This all sounds very familiar." -> readers don't bother sharing it

#justsaying

Fair enough, but the more I read the statement, the more this double negation sounds to me like a (silly) PR way to say they are working on it without giving "quote" material to the medias.

Isn't this a perfect example of a double negative elimination?

"If A is true, then not not-A is true"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_ne ... limination

Aside from the logic debate, all we can do at this point is urge SEGA to whether officially announce they are working on Shenmue HD or at least, make a statement explaining why Shenmue HD can't be made.

[Hazuki00]

I'm fed up with this stupid "statements" of sega, too many years putting up with this. The truth is sega should launch Shenmue HD BEFORE the release of Shenmue 3 so that it can be a success. Launching Shenmue HD after the release of 3 make more harm than good to both.

[Let's Get Sweaty]

There shouldn't really be any confusion over the "not not working on it" quote.

He's explaining that while it isn't a game that's currently planned for release, to describe the situation as one they're not working on would be inaccurate.

- ie, remasters not being in development is a problem they're trying to solve, "so don't go thinking it isn't."

[Kiske]

There shouldn't really be any confusion over the "not not working on it" quote.

He's explaining that while it isn't a game that's currently planned for release, to describe the situation as one they're not working on would be inaccurate.

- ie, remasters not being in development is a problem they're trying to solve, "so don't go thinking it isn't."

Again, I do agree.
That said, keep in mind that the interview is from the last E3 and it's not unlikely that someone from Sega Europe get interviewed during Gamescom (Like Jurgen Post last year). We may get some new "headache" statement.

Another thing that comes to my mind is that even if at the moment, they don't say "we are working on the remasters" (aka it's not currently planned for release) it doesn't mean they can't announce them at some point, with a release date close to the announcement. Look at Bayonetta and Vanquish PC ports and the way SEGA announced them on Twitter.

Anyway, I'm not asking for plain, naive optimism, we should keep our breath on Sega's neck until they finally announce something solid about Shenmue HD. Good or bad.