14th January 2003, 3:05 PM
I don't know what to believe. Here's what shenmuedojo.com reported:
And then this:
Quote:Shenmue.com talks about Shenmue III
January 10
The Official Shenmue website has made a comment about the recent interview with Yu Suzuki in GMR magazine. As you may know, Suzuki said that he would like to develop Shenmue III as a CG movie instead of a playable game.
Mr. Zero writes:
"based on the stream of gossip regarding Shenmue III, a comment was made stating that it probably will be a movie, entitled Shenmue the Movie II, at present, the talk seems to point towards no plans for a game version."
Looks like Shenmue III will be a movie, and not a game. Thanks to kwame for the translation.
And then this:
Quote:No Shenmue 3 film
January 13
Our site host Planetxbox has updated news denying Shenmue III as a film. ~Hellraiser~
"Sega's development studio AM2 stated that no Shenmue III film is currently scheduled. The company explained in a message on its Website that it is rather useless to make to make a film while there is no game (yet). The latest title in the series,Shenmue II, is available on the Xbox."
Shenmue 3 info from The Belgian Game Network
January 12
The (Begn) Belgian games network has information regarding Shenmue 3 and here is the translation:
"Shenmue 3 and 4 to be released how? - Our reporters in Japan had an interview with AM2 and it appears the WILL be Shenmue III and it's looking likely to be on X-Box."
"No release dates could be confirmed for Shenmue III and IV but we're happy to hear that Shenmue III has been confirmed. Look out for the interview for more details!"
~Begn 11/1/2003~
Begn also had received an email from a Sega rep the day before:
Thanks for your email.
While we are well aware of this rumor, no definite decision has been
reached in this regard. I am sure that AM2 will release the news as soon as
they have decided what the future holds for Shenmue.
Regards
Kate O'Neill
Sega Customer Services
~Begn 10/1/2003~
iThe news regarding Shenmue 3 recently has been a mess, first GMR then Shenmue.com and now Begn, who do we believe and what is concrete fact? ~HellRaiser~