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4 May 2025
In the Oct 1999 edition of Famitsu DC magazine, Yu Suzuki and Kenji Eno discussed game philosophy and design in the context of their highly-anticipated upcoming games for the Dreamcast: #Shenmue and D2.
Read this fascinating discussion:
phantomriverstone.com/2025/0…
#LetsGetShenmue4
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Browse and play Shenmue music tracks and fan compositions, with full jukebox controls and a favorites list.
Suka Pass — a fan-made Shenmue Passport experience for mobile.
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#Shenmue
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🥛youtu.be/EtfyJOdyc2U
Did we have it all wrong? Was he really just a milk salesman trying to help Ryo be healthy!?!
Learn more about this man in a new @SukaPass Saturday Episode!
#Sega #Dreamcast #シェンムー #Shenmue25 #Shenmue #LetsGetShenmue4 #Milk #SchoolBoy #Drink #APP
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May 23
Just finished it. It was fun 🙂 What do my Shenmue Fans/Friends think? @Shenmue_Dojo @ShenmueWorld @ShenmueForever @ShenmueLegacy @Shenmue @ShenmueAnime @ShenmueContext @SEGA @yu_suzuki_jp
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Jun 13
CAN @VFCROSSROADS HELP RELAUNCH THE SHENMUE SERIES?
Matt takes on this very thought provoking topic. Is it possible that we could, with some gentle reminders, get @SEGA and @RGGStudio to do a proper Shenmue relaunch?
What are the cases for and against?
📺 youtu.be/9Huh0qBH7ck
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A wonderful and very happy birthday to @yu_suzuki_jp 🎂
Thank you for all the magnificent games you've given to so many of us.
Have a great birthday with friends, family and all of us that support you 🙂↕️
#LetsGetShenmue4
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Jun 12
🤑"Great money, if you win."🤑
Shenmue 2: Zhangqing Yu (Small Dragon Garden, Kowloon - Topic: Gambling)
youtu.be/fvstvsRwQtA?si=7rmy…
#Shenmue #Shenmue2 #Sega #シェンムー #シェンー2 #Dreamcast #Retrogame #Retrogames @SEGA_OFFICIAL @YSNET_Inc @ININ_Games @Microids_off @RGGStudio @SEGA
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You still have time to pre-order the #Shenmue III Enhanced Special Edition!
And don't forget to tell 'em Tom sent you by using the code "HOMEMADEPICKLES" to get a 5% discount!
Pre-order now: iningames.com/?ref=HOMEMADEP…
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Jun 12
SHENMUE 4 RALLY CALL JULY 4TH 2026 - CHANGING THE TONE
Join Matt as he goes over a new message for the next Tweetathon arrangements for our 9pm post too!
We will be leaning into Virtua Fighter this month!
📺 youtu.be/9QLIUj3svRA
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Jun 11
Virtua Fighter Crossroads has got us thinking about how Shenmue started life as 'Virtua Fighter RPG'! 🥋So here's a render from the Virtua Fighter beta, showing Akira in a very Ryo-esque pose.
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💈youtu.be/w5q3gXaR7Rs
Did You Know?
The Mirror isn't real! Two rooms are created with identical things/people inside to give the effect! Amazing 🤩
Enjoy a 6 Hour #Shenmue View relaxing at the barbershop😉
#Sega #Dreamcast #シェンムー #Barber #LetsGetShenmue4 #ASMR #Lofi
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Jun 11
今月は改めてシェンムーの影響力のデカさを実感。
バーチャとストレンジャーが直接その流れを汲んでいて、
SILENT HILL Townfallは小規模の町をリアルに再現し、引き出しを開けてR2でズーム可能。
BLOOD MESSAGEはオブジェクトを手に取り、回転・拡大できる。QTEも活用。
えっ……気のせいだって？
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Jun 11
😯"You're asking the wrong person..."😯
Shenmue 2: Nanxun Che (Beverly Hills Wharf, Aberdeen - Topic: Ren)
youtu.be/vc5qvX829kM?si=8m9H…
#Shenmue #Shenmue2 #Sega #シェンムー #シェンー2 #Dreamcast #Retrogames @SEGA_OFFICIAL @YSNET_Inc @ININ_Games @Microids_off @RGGStudio @SEGA
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*Endorsement from THE Krusty The Clown 🤡
How could you not vote for Goro your favorite Bro with such a glowing endorsement!
Vote your fav 4 characters for @FiGGYZOfficial to make! Just don't forget you're Bro Goro😉
👉docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
#Shenmue #Merch #LetsGetShenmue4
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Happy Birthday, @yu_suzuki_jp !🎂
From everyone at the ShenmueININvasion team, we want to thank you for everything you have done for gaming.
Your creativity, passion, and vision have shaped the industry and created experiences that continue to inspire fans around the world.
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Jun 10
Happy Birthday to the creator of Shenmue himself, the one and only @yu_suzuki_jp! 🐉🐦🔥
From all of us at Shenmue Dojo, along with the entire Shenmue community, we wish Suzuki-san the happiest of birthdays today.🎁🎊🎉
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Jun 10
THE SHENMUE INFLUENCE ON VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS
Join Matt as he discusses recent interviews with @reachman as he references just how groundbreaking (and influential) Shenmue is!
Of course, there's lots of praise for @VFCROSSROADS too!
📺 youtu.be/L0b4uRbfaIg
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Jun 10
When @yu_suzuki_jp said of @VFCROSSROADS, "I faintly feel some similarities with Shenmue", he wasn't just dropping a Shenmue reference.
The #Shenmue DNA is there. So is the vibe.
Wish SEGA / RGG Studio will revisit, refine and revive the Shenmue series.
x.com/phantom_river/status/1…
15 Dec 2024
"The backgrounds in particular are a variety of Asian themes, which I like. The detailed renditions were quite noteworthy to me. I feel some similarities with #Shenmue".
-Yu Suzuki, video interview on the new Virtua Fighter
Interview transcript & comments
phantomriverstone.com/2024/1…
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🦁youtu.be/ZntoQSCs5PY
I am ShenMufasa!! This city is my kingdom and I rule over all! Especially if you give me a can of tuna 😉
Hope you enjoyed the (unedited) Mini Walk Through #Shenmue 2 my friends 😄
#Sega #Dreamcast #シェンムー #LionKing #LetsGetShenmue4 #Kitty #Cats
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A little nod to Shenmue in here.
Surely this has to be next @SEGA @SEGA_OFFICIAL @VFCROSSROADS @VFCR_JP
Jun 9
Virtua Fighter Crossroads producer explains why it isn’t called “Virtua Fighter 6” and why Sega is putting serious effort into making a standalone-worthy single-player mode
automaton-media.com/en/inter…
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When I first came up with the concept for this game, I had the chance to present it to Yu Suzuki.
I was honestly so nervous — he was already a legend when I joined the company.
When he praised the concept, I was truly happy. For a moment, I felt like I was that rookie from 20 years ago again.
#VFCR
『龍が如く』とも『シェンムー』とも違う、『VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS』独自のアドベンチャーゲーム的アプローチについて
jp.ign.com/new-virtua-fighte…
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