Hows it going everyone?
The good ppl of the popular site http://www.shenmuemaster.fr have recently uploaded a youtube video of the Yu Suzuki Conference that took place at TGS.
Bare in mind this has been translated via google, so if there are some inaccuracies hopefully a french member of the dojo can fill in the blanks.
Thanks peeps and enjoy.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_xBSG9HFyw[/youtube]
What made you move from the arcade to RPG?
At the time, working on the SEGA Dreamcast, they needed a strong title. A headline, the RPG genre, was necessary. Nobody wanted to do it, so I did.
What was the degree of progress of the "saturn version" of Shenmue?
We made on saturn shenmue as a prototype. The rendering ... the elaboration of the characters .... the construction of the development of cities ..... etc quests. This was the basis of tests for Shenmue.
Is it possible to see Shenmue on xbox live and psn?
A Port to download?
Do you/did you practice a lot of Martial Arts?
kung fu .... To be realistic, I went to China and learned a lot. I went to the shaolin temple, they hurt me a little, I took many shots from around !.... I am weak………… I am only interested in my shape! (laughs)
What do you think the use of QTE in current games?
In other games? in current games. As I think it's a very good system that everyone uses, I think it's rather a good thing.
SHENMUE GAI ?
In Japan, Shenmue gai was developed on mobile phones, but we would like to develop further on the smartphone?
Is a western shenmue gai release possible?
I think there is an opportunity. The area of a cell extends continuously, yes, there are opportunities.
Why the title Shenmue?
With respect to the meaning of shenmue .... This is the name of a tree.... Shenfa means the flowers that grow on this tree. It is really a very old story around shenfa. It is a story referring to this.
Why not translated Shenmue 1 and 2 in french?
(laughs), the French version, you have to do!
Have you seen a black car yesterday?
(laughs)
What do you think of the difference between the quality of your games and low popularity?
Uh you have all heard today, I do not think that such a difference exists!
Crowd sings happy bday shenmue and celebrates its anniversary in france.
Thank you so much
Shenmue 3?
rumors spring each year!
If I have the opportunity, luck,
Ive been asked by many people, Please let us know! I think I really need to do it
From your work what is your favorite game?
SHENMUE
Thank You Kenji and shenmuemaster.fr for this great upload