ShenmueDojo gets a brand new look!

This piece of info comes to us from Sega’s Europe Blog. ShenmueDojo is, arguably, one the oldest Sega-based fansites about one particular long lasting franchise and the new website looks stunning. You can log on to the website here.

Ryo Forklift now available on XBLA and PSN

Previously available only through special pre-order bonuses, this particular character can now be purchased and added to the game by anyone with an active online account and a credit card: Ryo-F is heading your way, previously only available as pre-order DLC, those who missed out at launch can now get the Shenmue star in his [...]

Sega talks Shenmue, gives the same unsurprising answer

In a surprising interview with Famitsu, Sega developers were actually asked about the Shenmue series and they had this to say: In this year’s issue, Sega talked a bit about the oft-requested Shenmue follow up.  It’s a title they still think a lot about doing, however, sales are a factor. Neither of the previous games [...]

Sega of Japan answers Gamespot reader’s questions

As Sega of Japan’s upcoming releases will be highlighted soon on December 28 on Gamespot, the editors of that website returned from the japanese Sega headquarters after they confronted the developers on those games and some other nagging issues, it’s worth a read but give here’s some quotes for everyone: GameSpot readers: Why does it [...]

Best day ever! Ryo Hazuki confirmed for S&S-ASR

We thought Sega would never do it, but they did… Sega icon Ryo Hazuki returns to the video gaming spotlight in Sonic & Sega All-Star Racing.  And he’s driving a bike and a forklift.  Oh, joy!

Japanese gamers want more sequels to Sakura Taisen and Shenmue.

According to a survey on the latest Famitsu Weekly, Sakura Wars and Shenmue rank nº1 and nº2 as the most wanted sequels in Japan, more here: A series Nonaka previously worked on, Sakura Taisen, is the highest voted entry in the chart with most of the readers say that they want a proper ending to [...]

Yu Suzuki steps down at Sega.

Yu Suzuki certainly had a great run, he is the father of Outrun, Virtua Fighter, Hang On and other wonderful arcade games.  One of his greatest works was the Dreamcast classic Shenmue, a multi-part adventure game about a young Ryo Hazuki, and his quest to avenge his father and discover the secret of an ancient [...]

Two good reasons to hate April fool’s day.

You know this was coming. I mean, what other day could best April fool’s to play with our expectations? None, my friend. This year, GamesWire announced Daytona USA Arcade for the Xbox Live Arcade. They claimed the awaited port was to support 720p and 32 player races. This obvious hoax was supported by some eye [...]