Shenmue
Originally conceived as a Virtua Fighter RPG, Shenmue tells the story of a young martial artist named Ryo Hazuki and his quest to avenge his father. The first two games helped to lay a lot of the groundwork for what would eventually become the open-world genre and featured cutting edge graphics for the time of their release.
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10 Games That Deconstruct Open Worlds
The open-world genre provides players with an open canvas to do what they wish, however, these games deconstructed it and gave a fresh new look
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8 Games That Have Great Fall Foliage
Even when the leaves start to thin a little, these games feature settings that perfectly capture the spirit of Autumn through their fall foliage.
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Could the Shenmue Anime Continue the Story if Shenmue IV Never Gets Made?
The Shenmue anime has become a favorite among video game fans. Could it succeed the games and continue the Shenmue story going forward?
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5 Open-World Games That Don't Punish Players For Ignoring Side Content
These amazing open-world games and series are far from forceful with their side content, ensuring that optional activities never once feel compulsory.
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Every Dreamcast Game With More Than One Disc
The Dreamcast's GD-ROM discs were much smaller than a standard DVD, leading to many Dreamcast games coming on more than one disc.
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5 Great Single-Player Games to Play if You Like Stray
For those who loved BlueTwelve Studio's fantastic feline-themed title, there are plenty of other great games like Stray just waiting to be discovered.
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8 Sega Games That Bombed At Launch But Became Cult Classics
Some players' favorite Sega games weren't always financial successes. These games became cult classics despite their rocky starts.
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Air Twister Interview: Yu Suzuki Talks Inspirations, Working with Valensia, and the Future of Shenmue
With his new game now available on Apple Arcade, Game ZXC speaks to Yu Suzuki to find out more about Air Twister and the future of Shenmue.
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Shenmue Creator Yu Suzuki Asked Dutch Composer Valensia to Rewrite Songs for Air Twister Soundtrack
Game ZXC speaks to Yu Suzuki about Air Twister's unique soundtrack, and how the Shenmue creator went about making it for his Apple Arcade game.
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What Yu Suzuki Learned from Shenmue 3's Reception
Game ZXC speaks with Shenmue creator Yu Suzuki about the lessons he learned from Shenmue 3 and how they might impact the future of the franchise.
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Street Fighter 6 Director Talks About World Tour Mode, Makes Comparisons to Shenmue
The director of Street Fighter 6 discusses the game's new World Tour mode, making comparisons to the Sega classic series Shenmue.
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Yu Suzuki Avoids Shenmue 4, 110 Industries Rumors
Yu Suzuki was asked several questions about the Shenmue 4 rumors during an interview to promote his newly released Apple Arcade game Air Twister.
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Early Shenmue 2 Prototype Lets Players Control Yu Suzuki
An early Dreamcast build of Shenmue 2 from Game Jam 2001 lets players play through the game as its creator Yu Suzuki rather than the main protagonist.
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The 7 Best Yu Suzuki Games, Ranked
Throughout his illustrious career, Yu Suzuki has developed a plethora of cutting-edge games, many of which went on to shape their respective genres.
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The Best Anime Based On Fighting Games
Despite the popularity of shonen anime, there are surprisingly few anime series based on fighting games. These are the best ones.
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7 Iconic Sega Protagonists, Ranked By Their Power
Sega holds the rights to some fantastic gaming franchises, many of which feature powerful playable characters who are as iconic as they are strong.
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Shenmue Creator Claims Shenmue 4 Isn't In Development
Despite rumors circulating following the conclusion of the Shenmue anime adaptation, Yu Suzuki claims that Shenmue 4 is not in development.
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Shenmue The Animation: Episode 13 Review
Shenmue's finale is a mixed bag of welcome changes, rushed storytelling, and the promise of a Shenmue 3 anime.
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Shenmue The Animation: Episode 12 Review
A good albeit unspectacular way to carry Shenmue to its finale with a glaring change that fans of the game won't appreciate.
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110 Industries Teases Big Announcement Following Shenmue 4 Hint
During the airing of its anime, rumors have begun to circulate regarding Shenmue 4, and it appears the announcement is coming very soon.