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RUMOR: Sega Developing Shenmue 3 For PS3? - PSM3 November 2011

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''The November 2011 edition of PSM3 is carrying a mysterious rumor regarding a potential new entry in the fan-favorite Shenmue franchise, speculating that Sega may be actively working on the long-awaited Shenmue 3 for the PS3.''

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gillri4991d ago

oh please please please!!

Rikitatsu4991d ago

This is like, the 3424599th rumor about Shenmue 3.

evrfighter4991d ago

a new shenmue would be pretty cool regardless of what platform it comes out on. Despite how old it is the franchise has a pretty big fanbase.

SilleGamer4991d ago

@Rikitatu,

Yeah, hopefully this rumor actually carries some merit this time!

disturbing_flame4991d ago (Edited 4991d ago )

And actually if it's the case, a game like Shenmue needs about 3 to 4 years of development with a dev team working everyday on it @ 100%.

I don't think the secret would have been kept during those years. So if the game is planed that means they just start to work on it, so the realease would be set to 2014 or 2015. Looks not credible.

Actually if Sony & Sega wanted to make a good move, this partnership would have been a very smart project. YAKUZA is by far one of the greatest game of the Japan market, and it has been really successful on PS3.

Like you said it's the 156553535th rumor of a new shenmue anyway...

Biggest4991d ago

Unfortunately, the actual fanbase is pretty small for Shenmue. Luckily, it has the "OMG YOU MISSED IT?!" appeal of games like Ico. The projected fanbase of a new Shenmue is much larger than the amount of sales the games had. I was reading that the originals had to have been purchased twice by each and every Dreamcast owner to begin turning a profit. If a new Shenmue is being developed, it's a safe bet that either the production costs will be extremely low, or it will be released on all platforms. I'm excited (and hopeful) for the game either way.

DragonKnight4991d ago

Knowing Sega, it will be on handhelds and not be localized for NA. Valkyria Chronicles anyone?

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waltyftm4991d ago

This would make my Millennium, i would forgive Sega for every crappy game they have released if this happens.

SilleGamer4991d ago (Edited 4991d ago )

A new Shenmue title would be nice.

Sega know that there is a market for Shenmue 3.

Just make the announcement! :)

sinncross4991d ago

Man, if true, they so need a Shenmue HD release for PS3 before this releases.

Long. Live. Play!

WhiteLightning4991d ago

I would like a HD release....never got a chance to play them when they were out. At this point I'd rather wait to see if they do a HD version of them.

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Alvia4991d ago

Sega Please Release Shenmue3 along with Shenmue1 and Shenmue2 before we Die .............

SilleGamer4991d ago

A HD compilation comprising Shenmue 1 & 2 would be very a welcome and enticing purchase.

Hopefully there is one in the works.

bumnut4991d ago

Why for PS3? Did the original Shenmue games come out on PS?

I played them on Dreamcast and Xbox, but I don't know if they came out on PS.

xX_Altair_Xx4991d ago (Edited 4991d ago )

They didnt; but they failed on Xbox and Shenmue would have to be released on a console that at least has a presence in Japan since that's where most sales would come from. So either multi, or Sony/Nintendo exclusive.

bumnut4991d ago

Thanks for the response, it was a genuine question and I get 8 (and counting!) disagrees!

tarbis4990d ago

You know people here. That's why it's called N4G - not 4 genius.

xX_Altair_Xx4991d ago

It's only been 10 years; take your time guys!!!

Shenmue 1+2 among my best of all time; still got my DC and both games :)

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The Story of Shenmue Is Far from Over, Says ININ

"Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements"

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jznrpg202d ago

Only so much time in life so hopefully it gets finished before it’s too late

CrimsonWing69202d ago

I think that’s the problem. Just give us a conclusion like we were hoping for with 3 instead of basically pulling a Shenmue 2 on us and leaving it all in limbo again,

Agent75202d ago

No trilogy collection? All the years Sega knocked out Shenmue clone Yakuza, yet took years to release Shenmue 3 on PS4 only. Was made waiting all those years after Shenmue 2 on Dreamcast.

Rynxie201d ago

Sega had nothing to do with shenmus 3.

Nerdmaster202d ago (Edited 202d ago )

And they think it's a positive thing?
Potential new fans won't be interested in future sequels because they would need to know the story of all the previous games.
Old fans who were burnt by 3 (like me) won't be interested in the next ones. Especially if they are fillers like 3 is.

The truth is, Yu Suzuki threw away his golden oportunity of finishing the saga in a dignified way. Old fans were thirsty for its conclusion and they got good money on Kickstarter.
Now that they made 3 with some of the worst game design decisions in any modern game, and made the plot be a useless filler, a Kickstarter for 4 would probably fail badly, and the shameful sales of 3 won't convince any publisher to put good money on a sequel.

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Cultured Vultures: These 15 unresolved video cliffhangers could be solved in the future, though if we’re really honest with ourselves, we all know there’s no chance in hell of that happening.

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Fluke_Skywalker488d ago (Edited 488d ago )

Never say never, I really didn't expect to ever see Space Marine 2 and 12 years later its almost here.
So there is still hope for all these games.

Chocoburger488d ago

I've completed 5 of the games on the list, but the author forgot to include Advent Rising. It was supposed to be a trilogy, but it bombed hard, and the two sequels never got made. It was Mass Effect, a console generation before Mass Effect.

The game is buggy and unpolished, it needed a few more months of development, but the potential was there. At the end of the game, you have all these super abilities, I remember the stomp attack that created a shockwave being especially powerful.

shinoff2183488d ago

I personally think days gone will recieve some sort of sequel at some point. I'm personally also hoping it's not the rumored multiplayer online stuff. I'd think most that enjoyed it would rather thisnto.

Knightofelemia488d ago

Sony needs to dust off Sly Cooper and Days Gone so needs a sequel two of my favorite Sony titles. Bulletstorm I love great game wish it also got a sequel. And I wish Namco would finally give Enslaved a sequel another great game.

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Daily Video Game writes: "If you are a fan of indie games, PlayStation Store has good news for you! PlayStation Store is running a new game sale for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 gamers that heavily discounts over 1000 indie games right now!"

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