Phantom River Stone Articles [Updated Regularly]

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Phantom River Stone Articles [Updated Regularly]

Postby Switch » Sun Aug 06, 2017 9:59 pm

This is an index of all articles published on the Phantom River Stone blog through to the archival of these old Shenmue Dojo forums at the end of July 2018 - visit the new forums for more. Enjoy!


July 2018
Image Examining the Warehouse Battle Scene
Image Shenmue Documentary Kickstarter Launched!
Image SEGA's "Return to Dobuita Street" Video
Image The Changing Face of the Abe Store: Beta vs Release
Image Yu Suzuki Selected as CEDEC 2018 Special Award Winner
Image Clouds, Smoke & Street Lights
Image Cédric Biscay Visits Yu Suzuki in Tokyo
Image The "AI Battling" Stretch Goal
Image Leaving the Cave?
Image Shenmue I & II Release Date + Latest Details
Image Shenmue I & II Rated by the ESRB

June 2018
Image Choubu Inn Floor Plans | Translation & Commentary
Image Shenmue III Backer Survey Information: Distilled
Image [Part 2/2] "15 Secrets of Shenmue" 1999 interview
Image Shenmue Premiere Blue Tri-fold Pamphlet (1998) | Shenmue Merchandise
Image The Announcement of Shenmue I & II | On-the-Ground Report
Image iPhone/iPad: Guide to Downloading Kotodaman Outside Japan | Guest Post
Image Android: Guide to Downloading Kotodaman Outside Japan
Image Toshihiro Nagoshi on Yu Suzuki | Sega Fes Livestream
Image Shenmue I & II Announcement Video (with English Subtitles)
Image Shenmue Premiere Poster (1998) | Shenmue Merchandise
Image Mystery Posters on Dobuita Street | Shenmue I
Image Phantom River Stone Gets Soupy
Image Trailer: Learn Japanese through Shenmue
Image "Sukajan" Jackets on Dobuita Street | Tax-free for Shenmue Fans
Image Tour of Dobuita Street in Under One Minute | Hyperlapse Video
Image Kickstarter Update #81: Shenmue III Release Window Moved to 2019

May 2018
Image Examining the New Shenmue 3 Images in the THQ Nordic Presentation
Image Commentary: Shenhua's new voice actress | Kickstarter Update #82
Image Image of a Day's Worth of Shenmue 3 Script
Image A Visit to the Forbidden City - Guest post by James Brown
Image [Part 1/2] "15 Secrets of Shenmue" 1999 interview with Yu Suzuki | Translation
Image "Soft Launch" of Backer Survey Emails | Kickstarter Update #83
Image Brief New Shenmue I & II footage from E3 2018
Image Patron's Choice Blog Topic for June
Image Japanese Lesson #1 (Video) | Learn Japanese Through Shenmue
Image Shenmue Premiere Bag (1998) | Shenmue Merchandise

April 2018
Image Masaya Matsukaze Prepares to Reprise Role as Ryo Hazuki
Image It's Really Happening! Shenmue I & II Coming to Modern Platforms in 2018
Image "HUGE announcement" to be made at SEGA FES
Image SEGA Fes 2018 English Schedule & Information | 14-15 April 2018
Image Shenmue 1 Start of Game Flowchart | Early Design Document Translation
Image New Series: Learning Japanese through Shenmue

March 2018
Image Diorama of the You Arcade: Interview with its Creator
Image A Survey of Red TVs in Shenmue | Guest Post
Image Erhu Concert by Ryuji Iuchi & Hiroko Suzuki
Image Yu Suzuki's MAGIC Conference in English | Transcript & Video
Image Announcement: Phantom River Stone is on Patreon!
Image Be Credited in SEGA's Upcoming Mobile Game "Kotodaman"
Image Promotional VMU Sticker Sheet | Shenmue Merchandise

February 2018
Image 4 New Screenshots from MAGIC 2018 | Kickstarter Update #80
Image Recap: Yu Suzuki at MAGIC 2018
Image Shenmue 3 at MAGIC 2018: Schedule Summary
Image Draw Result: Shenmue Guide Map Giveaway on Twitter
Image Interview with Shenmue 2 Designer: Norikazu Hirai | Translation
Image Ryo Hazuki Cameo Confirmed for SEGA's New Mobile Game
Image "Shenmue Gaiden: A Christmas Story" | Fanmade Visual Novel
Image The Old Red TV | Chinese Restaurants in Shenmue
Image Help Ryo Hazuki Appear in SEGA's Mobile Game "Kotodaman"
Image Hong Kong Diner | Translated Shenmue II Design Document
Image Shenmue Guide Map Giveaway on Twitter | Closes Feb 19th (JST)

January 2018
Image IGN Japan Interview with Cédric Biscay
Image A Visit to Yokosuka After Snow | Photo Gallery
Image 1999 Shenmue Promo Leaflet
Image Showcasing the Shenmue Guide Map | Video
Image Kickstarter Update #79: Shenmue III Conference at MAGIC 2018
Image Examining the 3 New Shenmue III Screenshots | MAGIC Press Conference
Image Sakuragaoka Park in Real Life
Image Sightings Near Dobuita That Made a Shenmue Fan Look Twice

December 2017
Image Ancient Game of “Go” Spotted in Shenmue
Image Yu Suzuki's Keyword for 2018: "Immersion" [Famitsu.com]
Image Yu Suzuki's End-Of-Year Comments to 4Gamer | Romance in Shenmue 3
Image Commentary on Kickstarter Update #78: "Then, Now and Tomorrow"
Image Merry Christmas 2017 from PhantomRiverStone.com
Image Shenmue Master's Interview with Yu Suzuki | Gamescom 2017
Image Interview with Yokosuka City | The Story Behind the Shenmue Guide Map
Image "Sacred Spot" Guide Map: Official English Version
Image "Sacred Spot" Guide Map Translation: Road to Amihama
Image Announcing: the Phantom River Stone Translation Service
Image "Temple Maiden" Model & Lakshya Digital | Kickstarter Update #77
Image Where is Amihama in Real Life? (Part 2/2) | Route Information Signs
Image Cédric Plays Shenmue III: "So Cool"
Image Download the Shenmue "Sacred Spot" Guide Map (Japanese)
Image Shenmue "Sacred Spot" Guide Map Announced

November 2017
Image Where is Amihama in Real Life? (Part 1/2)
Image Ryo spotted joy-riding through Dobuita
Image The Road to Amihama | Shenmue Realism
Image The Bus to Amihama | Shenmue Realism
Image Evolution of the Shenmue Undub Part 3: Translating the Last 3%
Image Cédric Biscay in Tokyo | Photo

October 2017
Image 2 New Additions to the Shenmue Community | Shenmue Blog & Shenmue Lounge
Image Evolution of the Shenmue Undub Part 2: The Kogami Release
Image Evolution of the Shenmue Undub Part 1: The Sm1th Release
Image Earning Money to Meet Ren | Shenmue 2 Flowchart #2 Translation
Image Shenmue 2 Concept Sketch: "Wharf Near Langhuishan"

September 2017
Image Kickstarter Update #75: Face Animations & Subtitles Translation
Image Gamescom 2017 Photo Report (from the Dojo's yuc02)

Image SEGA Dreamcast: Collected Works Kickstarter | Shenmue Special Edition
Image YS Net Studio Visit by Koch Media with Blurry Dev Screenshot | Photos
Image Zhu Yuan Da or Yuanda Zhu? | Character Names in Shenmue I vs II
Image Shenmue 500K Interview with Yu Suzuki | Gamescom
Image Recap: Shenmue III Japanese Media Interviews | Gamescom 2017
Image Ryo's Arrival in Hong Kong | Shenmue II Design Document Translation
Image "Easter Egg" Characters Discovered in Shenmue III Teaser
Image The Shenmue Art Book - Characters Section | Shenmue Merchandise
Image The Shenmue Art Book: Overview of Contents
Image Yu Suzuki Interviewed by Shenmue Dojo
Image Masaya Matsukaze Visits Yu Suzuki
Image Famitsu Poll Results: Best All-Time Game

August 2017
Image Kickstarter Update #74: New Ryo Pics
Image Seven Interesting Details from the Shenmue III Teaser | Gamescom
Image Video Interview with Cédric Biscay by Team Yu | Gamescom
Image Translation: 4Gamer Interview with Yu Suzuki @Gamescom
Image Translation: Dengeki Online Interview with Yu Suzuki
Image Translation: GAME Watch Interview with Yu Suzuki
Image Translation: Game*Spark Interview with Yu Suzuki @Gamescom
Image Translation: Famitsu Interview with Yu Suzuki @Gamescom
Image New Shenmue III Logo Designed by Yu Suzuki
Image Shenmue III Title Screen Image
Image New Shenmue III Character + Promo Screenshots
Image Ryo & Shenhua Images on Famitsu.com
Image Yu Suzuki's Journey to Gamescom | Photo Selection
Image Shenmue III Video "The First Teaser"
Image Close-up on the New Shenmue III Art
Image Global Publishing Partner Announced for Shenmue III
Image Yu Suzuki's Meet & Greet Schedule at Gamescom
Image List of Ryo's Goals | Shenmue Passport Disc
Image Shenmue Passport Unlocked! | Hack to Skip Dial-up Check
Image Two Dazzling Shenmue-Inspired Projects: a Rock Opera & a Fan Manga

July 2017
Image Tai Chi in Shenmue II
Image Shenmue III at Gamescom 2017: What We Know So Far
Image Shenmue Telephone Cards | Shenmue Merchandise
Image Vote Shenmue as Best All-Time Game! | Famitsu 1500th Edition Poll
Image How to Get to Dobuita Street | Dobuita Guide Series Part 1
Image Comments on Kickstarter Update #69: August Event, Revised Logo & New Characters

June 2017
Image Guizhang Promo Clip Voiced by Eric Kelso
Image Interview with Eric Kelso: Voice Actor for Ren, Guizhang & Fuku-san
Image Eric Kelso Interview Coming Soon | Fuku-san Promo Clip
Image Eric Kelso Interview Coming Soon | Ren Promo Clip
Image Submit Questions for our Interview with Eric Kelso [now closed]
Image Sealed What's Shenmue | Ebay Merchandise
Image Kickstarter Update #68: Shenmue III Rescheduled for 2018
Image The Streets of Shenmue: Street Addresses | Shenmue Realism
Image Results of Famitsu Poll: Action-Adventure Game Top 20 [June 2017]

May 2017
Image Comments on Kickstarter Update #67 | New Character Model & Absence from E3
Image Sealed US Shenmue | Ebay Merchandise
Image Shoes On... Shoes Off | Shenmue Realism
Image Gio Corsi Visiting Yu in Tokyo [May 17, 2017]
Image The Meaning & Origin of "Dobuita" | Placenames
Image Comments on Kickstarter Update #66 [Yu-san on Story Building]

April 2017
Image Guide to Famitsu Poll: Best Action-Adventure Game [closes 8th May, 2017]
Image Retro Games Exhibition: Sega Taikan Games | Photo Report
Image Ryo and the Tiger-skin Pants | Shenmue II
Image Fuku-san's Incredible Money Counting Skills | Video
Image Yu Suzuki Interview for the Release of "SEGA 3D Fukkoku Archives 3" | Famitsu]

March 2017
Image The Bamboo Fountain in the Hazuki's Garden | Shenmue Realism
Image Anecdotes About Yu Suzuki From Yuji Naka | DenFamiNicoGamer [14 Feb, 2017]
Image Shenmue Documentary Update Video | Chasing Shenmue: EP03
Image Guide to SEGA Japan's Twitter Questionnaire [Closes March 26, 2017]
Image The Naming of Phantom River Stone | Translation Analysis
Image Thoughts on Kickstarter Update #65 [Dev Room Progress Report Vol. 2]
Image Interview with Cédric Biscay at MAGIC 2017 | Famitsu.com [Mar 9, 2017]

February 2017
Image New Song "Winter Sunset" by Shenmue Composer Ryuji Iuchi
Image "You should have come yesterday" | Translation Analysis
Image Rotary Phones & Milk Delivery | Shenmue Realism
Image How to View the Passenger Plane and Fighter Jet Cutscenes | Shenmue II
Image Iwao Hazuki's China Visit | Diagram of Relationships & Timeline
Image Yu Suzuki & Katsuhiro Harada Interview | Part 3 | DenFamiNicoGamer

January 2017
Image "Gachinko Fishing" & "Washing Place" | Shenmue Document Translations
Image Ryo & Ren Comedy Video with English Captions (2001)
Image Yu Suzuki at the AM2 Summer Festival (2001) | Article Translation
Image Tile-breaking Job | Early Shenmue Document Translation
Image Shenmue Comic: Training in Guilin
Image Kowloon Cut-scene Music: 65 Tracks | Shenmue II
Image Shenmue 3 Reward Dinner in San Francisco with Yu Suzuki
Image Shenmue III Reward Upgrades Coming in Summer
Image Yu Suzuki & Katsuhiro Harada Interview | Part 2 | DenFamiNicoGamer [26 Dec, 2016]
Image "Shenmue Gaiden: Christmas Event" | New Fanmade Visual Novel
Image New Year's Illustration & Cultural Notes

December 2016
Image Yu Suzuki & Katsuhiro Harada Interview | Part 1 | DenFamiNicoGamer [26 Dec, 2016]
Image Yu Suzuki's New Year Resolution [Famitsu.com, Dec 29]
Image Yu Suzuki Comments on the Past & Coming Year [4Gamer.net, 28 Dec 2016]
Image Thoughts on Kickstarter Update #64 [Season’s Greetings!]
Image Winter Heating in Japan | Shenmue Realism
Image Thoughts on Kickstarter Update #63 [Campaign and Progress Update]
Image Shenmue III "Pre-Orders" for PC Start Tomorrow (Dec 15, 2016)
Image "Let's Get Sweaty" | Translation Analysis
Image Yu Suzuki Currently In California
Image Shenmue Campaign Timeline
Image Shenmue's Absence From PSX 2016
Image Yu Suzuki Interview Video (Subtitled) - Retro Games Expo 2016
Image Thoughts on Kickstarter Update #62 [Yu Suzuki on the Music of Shenmue]

November 2016
Image Is Lan Di the Leader of the Chi You Men?
Image Lan Di Statue Photos (Exclusive Edition)
Image Shenmue Dojo Broadcast Special - 3 December, 2016
Image SEGA Online Poll Results & Video Recap
Image Guide to the SEGA Japan Online Poll. [Now Closed]
Image Cédric Biscay hints at Shenmue III material for the PSX event
Image "It can't be... you... ?"
Image Top 200 Dreamcast Games Poll Results [DCJY 2016]
Image Yu Suzuki Comments on Shenmue 3 - Nov 2 Famitsu interview

October 2016
Image Kickstarter Update #61: Halloween Greetings
Image Two Fan-made Shenmue Videos Not to Miss
Image Map of Langhuishan - Shenmue 2 Unused Asset
Image Shenmue Realism: Yamanose Shrine
Image "Especially Since You Bought Merchandise."
Image Ryo performing Victory Pose from Virtua Fighter
Image Shenmue 3 Dev Team Expanding! Leaflet Translation

September 2016
Image Kickstarter Update #60: Dinner in Japan Report
Image QTE Sound Collection
Image Yu Suzuki Interview Translation (Retro Games Expo / 2016)
Image The Cryptic Notes in Fukuhara-san's Room
Image New "Shenmue AM2" Podcast Series
Image Shenmue 3 Kickstarter Dinner Party in Japan
Image Recent sightings of Yu Suzuki
Image Yu Suzuki Arcade Games at Retro Games Exhibition in Saitama, Japan
Image Cédric Biscay: No "big update" on Shenmue III for the near future
Image Dorimaga Awards Part 2: Best Script (Dorimaga / March 2000)
Image Sega TGS 2016 Merchandise: the Ryo Marshmallow
Image TGS 2016 & Shenmue Merchandise
Image Shenmue Realism: Washing Machines
Image Shenmue Wins Best Dreamcast Title (Dorimaga article / March 2000)
Image "This..." Unnatural Utterances at the Tomato Convenience Store
Image Slacker Backer: update on the PC version reward

August 2016
Image Kickstarter Update #59: observations
Image Kickstarter Update #59 - From the Dev Room
Image A New Shenmue Blog is Launched
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Re: Phantom River Stone (Article Index)

Postby Peter » Sun Aug 06, 2017 10:13 pm

I have no words. Just sensational work and fantastic passion from one of the most revered Shenmue fans I've had the privelidge of meeting.

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Re: Phantom River Stone (Article Index)

Postby Switch » Mon Aug 07, 2017 2:15 am

Peter wrote:I have no words. Just sensational work and fantastic passion from one of the most revered Shenmue fans I've had the privelidge of meeting.

Many thanks to you Peter for your incredible support over the year, and for helping to spread the word about new articles on your Twitch streams. I've found the enthusiasm of Shenmue fans to be quite amazing, and it's what provided the inspiration and motivation to make the blog. It's an absolute pleasure to spend time on this project.

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Re: Phantom River Stone (Article Index)

Postby Peter » Mon Aug 07, 2017 8:28 am

The pleasure was all mine. I just wish I could do more.
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Re: Phantom River Stone (Article Index)

Postby Jibby » Mon Aug 07, 2017 12:47 pm

Incredible Switch! Congratulations on 1 year and thank you for all of your hard work and dedication. You write some of the most high quality Shenmue material out there.

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Re: Phantom River Stone (Article Index)

Postby Switch » Tue Aug 08, 2017 12:28 am

Thanks Jibby!

Update: links for all articles to date have now been added to the OP.

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Re: Phantom River Stone blog (Index of Articles)

Postby Peter » Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:15 am

Sticky for reference!
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Re: Phantom River Stone blog (Index of Articles)

Postby Switch » Sun Aug 20, 2017 9:48 pm

New post: examining the new art from the recent press release.

Image Close-up on the New Shenmue III Art
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Postby Switch » Wed Aug 23, 2017 3:19 am

Famitsu interview translation added!

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Dengeki Online interview translation added!

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GAME Watch interview translation added!

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