omega2K4

I hate MMO games, but since this game is gonna be in the Shenmue universe, it is absolutely going to own my soul whenever it comes out. I love the Shenmue games, and I can't wait for this. I'd much rather have Shenmue III come out, but this will do. If you haven't played a Shenmue game, you really should, they are so great, and extremely underrated. Shenmue games bring storytelling in games to a whole new level, and pretty much redefined on how a game should play, in my opinion.

SEGA needs to hurry up and start working on Shenmue III, they've already got the storyline finished, and have had it done for quite some time now, they just need to create that into a game.

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bltzkriegmcanon

30 FUCKING MILLION DOLLARS!!!!!????? Sorry, just not used to seeing that big of a budget. Man, Sega must be banking a lot on this being a Everquest-sized success.

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omega2K4

Sega's Shenmue games have always had tremendous budgets, the original Shenmue used to have the largest budget for a game, ever, but it has be dethroned since then.

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Destrox

So, am I the only one here who has NO idea what this is?

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omega2K4

What what is? The MMO Shenmue game, or the Shenmue series in general?

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Gopher

Not the only one... I'm very confused too

I've never heard of Shenmue... so the Shenmue series in general Could someone exlplain what it is? Omega seems very excited!

pocon1

marketing is included in the budget. Look how much advertising they did on tv for GTA: vice city.

Prophecy

I just saw this recently. I love these games and I can't wait for part three. I can't but feel this is just delaying part 3 from being made. Also of yet Sega still doesn't know if they even wanna port this title state side. Look at how long it took to get Shenmue II to the US.

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Ripsaw

So... You know kung-fu, and can kick a lot of ass while looking for the guy who killed your father... But you have to get a day-job and deliver groceries for the corner store while waiting for your chance to find the assassin... And you have to sleep for at least eight hours of your day. Sure. Why not.

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Derwood

Shenmue was extremely overrated.

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ironchefkorea

I recently answered a private advertisement for GMs for this. It was stateside, and the headquarters are going to be in the Los Angeles area. Hopefully I'll get hired. If I do, I'll keep you guys posted. If not, whatever.

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Kadath

Mmm, Shenmue. I could totally go for a MMO Shenmue game.

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Anomaly_

The premise of Shenmue does sounds boring but the large and enthralling environment got me hooked. It will be interesting to see how Sega approaches it as an online world, because with that budget, I doubt they would make something simply akin to "The Sims". Until then, I would like to finally get back to my UK import of Shenmue 2.

Ace_O_Spades

I remember reading a list of the worst games EVER made, and Shenmue was #2 on the worst game ever list

i almost shit my pants... because Shenmue is the shit

i wanted to slap whoever made that list silly

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omega2K4

That would have been on G4TechTV's show "Filter".

G4TechTV = Worst. Television. Network. Ever.

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silent_jay

not at all, I'm still clueless.

in general

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Bim

I to am another fan of Shenmue, it an awsome game. A little tiresome at points, but the good totaly out weighed the bad. Never figured this for a MMO in anyway... hmm... interesting.

Ohh heres someting a little on topic, since we are talking about Shenmue, a friend of mine showed me this site the other day, he didnt get the Shenmue skit but i thought it was funny. Place is called Mega 64, they also did a Metal Gear skit too thats prety damn funny. A shenmue fan should get the skit.

L I N K

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Kazic

Sega is a bunch of idiots. They will release the game and when its well received they will dump it. Much like all the other things they have done. I have no doubt the game will be good. Just saying I don't like sega to follow through with it for a long period of time.

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omega2K4

I found some screenshots/renders of Shenmue Online.

Lan Di


Who the hell is this?


Hadoken!? WTF?


Noooo. Lan Di's Chiyoumen organization have captured the slutty Joy.


Ryo throwing down with a couple of Lan Di's suited goons

Looks like Xiu Ying Hong (aka Master Lishao Tao)


Asian cityscape


Asian Backalley

Xiu Ying Hong again


Ryo Hazuki

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Seer666

The city scape picture there is Hong Kong as seen from the harbor. Very well done to, I might add. They did a very good job of rendering the city. I miss that place.
Never got into the game myself. After 2 hours of trying to talk to everyone to find out where the little shit that steals your bag in the begining of the second one was, and coming up with nothing, I lost any desire I had for the game. Also, the load times every time youchace streets pissed me off to no end. I'll pass on this one, though it does look stunning graphicly.

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aeolist

What's your source for this?

omega2K4

Wow, no offense or anything, but you must really suck or have no patience. How did you not find Wong (the little kid who stole your bag), that is probably the easiest part of the entire game.

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Rdr4evr

Hey is G4techTV cancelled? Ever since about a month ago the channel dissapeared off of my cable.

Gortexfogg

Sounds cool, though I still would rather see Shenmue III. Hopefully Sega knows what they are doing...

Hercules

Valve has already spent over $40,000,000 on HL2...

saegy

Its crap, give us shenmue3 now plz thx

Bim

Yep... makes sense, if you think about it... no. Go ahead. Think about it.

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Gabbyness

Nice, if it has created this much buzz amongst other gaming nerds, it must be a solid franchise. I dig it.

inferno360

The Shenmue series was amazing.
I found with my friends you either loved it or hated it.

It's interesting to see sega push for shenmue to become a MMO, lets see how this turns out.

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omega2K4

Well. It does make sense if you've actually played the game(s). Considering all of the magical elements of the Shenmue universe, and the supposed *hidden* powers within Ryo, and many other characters of the series.

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skinbag

I never heard of it. I'm interested now, though. Time for a google. Gotta get those graphics on my screen!

Bim

I dont ever recall ever doing anything remotly magical when i played. Unless i missed something, or didnt pay attetion to something. I'm not bashing the game, I just thought it was a little... out of place.

*goes off to look for sailors*

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omega2K4

Have you played Shenmue 2? If you have, then think back to the "stone pit" in Bailu Village.

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