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Japan + Legalized Casinos + Sega = Shenmue III??

Postby Sean » Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:29 am

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The subject of legalized gambling (casino development) in Japan has been debated for some time now, and considering recent developments, it looks as though the proverbial wait for the other shoe to drop may finally be over. [Barrons] [CNBC]

What is interesting (Relevant) to our cause here is that Sega-Sammy could quite possibly be one of the chief benefactors of such a legislative deal being reached. Although it could take until the 2020 (Tokyo) Olympics until a casino is feasibly able to be operational; such a development would provide an immediate boost for the company financially and would secure their position in capturing future market share. [Business Week]

For the past year now Sega-Sammy has seen their stock rebound tremendously and the 52-week high has skyrocketed about 88% [Sega Sammy Holdings]. This development in my opinion would help place the company in a more competitive position within the marketplace. In addition to creating a bigger demand for their gaming machines, they will be able to add diversity within their corporate structure which would help push revenues even further. This new hardware venture could quite easily help support their traditional gaming divisions and would provide further cash infusions were they would most be needed.

Developments such as this are important for Sega in order for them to be a relevant force within the gaming market. Following their exit of the home console arena they have struggled heavily in creating a new identity for the company and their merger with Sammy has not paid any dividends, that is until recent events...In other words, in order for Sega to attempt to continue franchises such as Shenmue they need be more than just solvent as a company. They need to pursue diversified business strategies in segments such as computer gambling in order for them grow as an organization following years of corporate consolidation and restructuring.
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Re: Japan + Legalized Casinos + Sega = Shenmue III??

Postby Let's Get Sweaty » Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:52 am

Stop the presses.

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Re: Japan + Legalized Casinos + Sega = Shenmue III??

Postby Giorgio » Mon Dec 16, 2013 8:25 am

This shouldn't be a news post but rather a discussion post, opened somewhere else more appropriate. Not a bad post for and to raise some kind of discussion, but not appropriate as a news post.
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Re: Japan + Legalized Casinos + Sega = Shenmue III??

Postby BlueMue » Mon Dec 16, 2013 8:46 am

Sound interesting but it's a pretty long shot to assume that a boost in revenue on Sammy's side will ultimately result in Shenmue III getting developed. It might raise the possibilitly of them risking something and to invest money in the project. But who knows how long it will take until the actually make more money. 2020 is far away...

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Re: Japan + Legalized Casinos + Sega = Shenmue III??

Postby mue 26 » Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:52 am

Yeah, I hate to say it but this supposed mathematical equation is a bit tenuous and far fetched to be deserving of the news section. You should have just done a new Dojo Scroll about this, bruh. Whatever happened to the Scroll?
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Re: Japan + Legalized Casinos + Sega = Shenmue III??

Postby Ziming » Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:45 am

Fans + Lottery Jackpot = Shenmue III??

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Re: Japan + Legalized Casinos + Sega = Shenmue III??

Postby Giorgio » Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:55 am

Fans + #SaveShenmue + Yu Suzuki + SEGA + AM2 + Sony + PlayStation + Adam Boyes + Giovanni Corsi + Mark Cerny = Shenmue III?

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Re: Japan + Legalized Casinos + Sega = Shenmue III??

Postby Radar » Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:08 am

Fans + #SaveShenmue + Yu Suzuki + SEGA + AM2 + Sony + PlayStation + Adam Boyes + Giovanni Corsi + Mark Cerny = Overexcited Shenmue fans who already see Shenmue III in every news or rumors regarding Shenmue on every site?

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Re: Japan + Legalized Casinos + Sega = Shenmue III??

Postby Let's Get Sweaty » Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:28 am

Radar wrote:Shenmue III + Shenmue III + Shenmue III + Shenmue III + Shenmue III + Shenmue III + Shenmue III + Shenmue III + Shenmue III + Shenmue III = Shenmue III Shenmue III Shenmue III Shenmue III Shenmue III Shenmue III Shenmue III Shenmue III Shenmue III Shenmue III?

That doesn't even make sense, what are you trying to say?
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Re: Japan + Legalized Casinos + Sega = Shenmue III??

Postby ThyDarkAngel » Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:45 pm

Well, if Sega-Sammy ends up making a ton of profit due to the legalazation of casinos in Japan, while that has nothing to due with Shenmue in any direct way, harm it will not do.

Shenmue is an expensive endeavour, if Sega is making even more profit than the profit they have been making these past couple years, that can only be a good thing for the future of Shenmue.

It's a far-fetched theory, but we all can agree on one thing: Shenmue's future will be more tangible if Sega is making good money, regardless of where that money is coming from.
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Re: Japan + Legalized Casinos + Sega = Shenmue III??

Postby ShenmueTree » Mon Dec 16, 2013 4:09 pm

I don't even understand why gambling is illegal in so many places. Considering the similarity to contests, and even toy vending machines, in a way.
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Re: Japan + Legalized Casinos + Sega = Shenmue III??

Postby Yama » Mon Dec 16, 2013 4:11 pm

Any news is news worthy. I feel I should clarify something here. We have an endless amount of unique viewers checking the front page regularly compared to our forum, which is the largest Shenmue forum on the internet. They're checking for any tidbits available in regards to the series. I receive e-mails on a daily basis, users that aren't forum savvy or choose not to join. The entire point of community integration on the front page was to help push news to everybody faster. I've made it clear (though perhaps should have kept pushing) that I'd accept any and all news posters under some specific guidelines in which we'd discuss via PM, all I'd need is a PM stating you are interested. I want any and all news on the front page, there is no barrier as to what is 'news worthy' as long as it is a credible piece of news in some shape or form. This will help benefit the awareness of the series, the site is crawled daily and the more updates the better. If you're serious about pushing for such things, do help out.

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Re: Japan + Legalized Casinos + Sega = Shenmue III??

Postby mue 26 » Mon Dec 16, 2013 4:25 pm

Wait, this is actually on the front page of the site? Doesn't this make us look a bit like crazed obsessives seeing Shenmue 3 in every cloud formation, and Yu Suzuki's face on every craggy rock?

Also, I find it somewhat unsurprising that Sean has posted a rather bizarre "Shenmue news" story, that actually has nothing to with Shenmue, and everything to do with promoting a new bill pushed out by the LDP and the Japan Restoration Party. lol.

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Re: Japan + Legalized Casinos + Sega = Shenmue III??

Postby MiTT3NZ » Mon Dec 16, 2013 4:33 pm

Well, it's no less news worthy than "someone mentioned Shenmue in an interview coz we all mass Tweeted about it".
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Re: Japan + Legalized Casinos + Sega = Shenmue III??

Postby mue 26 » Mon Dec 16, 2013 4:38 pm

MiTT3NZ wrote: Well, it's no more news worthy than "someone mentioned Shenmue in an interview coz we all mass Tweeted about it".


For real, It's definitely less worthy.

Got in before your edit!! chyea!

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