Sega Looking for Shenmue III Funds in Exchange for Exclusivity Deal
Sega has revealed in the latest edition of Famitsu 360 that they would be willing to resurrect the Shenmue franchise if console manufacturers paid them for an exclusive deal.
Although Shenmue received it's fair share of critical acclaim, it was not a big seller and considering it was one of the most expensive($70m) games back in the days, Sega is reluctant to take the plunge alone. With exclusive titles being hyped up and well marketed by both Sony and Microsoft it seems Sega is also looking for something extra apart from the investment.
Whether Microsoft or Sony take a punt on this one with the Shenmue franchise being as good as dead for the last seven years, depends on the fact that will Shenmue help move systems.
Shenmue is an adventure game developed by Sega AM2 and published by Sega for the Dreamcast in 1999.
Shenmue II was released in 2001 for the Dreamcast and 2002 for the Xbox.
We'll keep you posted on any further development so check back later.
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Let's hope something will eventuate.
Been a while since i remember last time playing shenmue, if any console co. decides to buy the franchise they should put shenmue 1 and shenmue 2 in a box set. i would love to go through the games one more time to refresh myself. :)
Shenmue fan!!
Wow, now this is some cool stuff dude.
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I don't play games any more, nor do I own any consoles, but when(being optimistic) Shenmue 3 comes out I will buy that console! Can't wait, my love for Shenmue shall never die! >.
Robin Card has it right. I'd be willing to plunk down money for a new console to play Shenmue 3 - and I would probably start buying other games for that console, too. Bet the same could be said by a lot of original Shenmue fans. Baller game.
needlemouse, new arcade, shenmue 3!
2010 year of sega
Dear Sony or Microsoft,
I don't own a current gen console. If either of you signs this deal, I will buy your console.
Love
A Shenmue fan.