Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjvnGvNdVyOcXkYanOfmRoQ/joinThe Shenmue Dojo Show is back for a GDC 2000 Special! James and Matt watch and react to the old Game Developers Conference for Shenmue, featuring Greg Thomas and Yu Suzuki, in this awesome talk from 2000. We also break down all of the latest Shenmue news and play some fantastic new fan tunes!Timestamps:INTRO (00:00:00)NEWS (00:08:55)MUSIC - RED RUM - NIGHTFALL REMIX (LYRICAL VERSION) (00:49:14)MAIN DISCUSSION - GDC 2000 REACTION PART 1 (00:52:52)MUSIC - SYSTEM OF A DOJO - KARATE CHOP SUEY (01:49:17)MAIN DISCUSSION - GDC 2000 REACTION PART 2 (01:39:40)OUTRO (02:32:55)MUSIC - RYOX - FRACTURED LIGHT (02:36:53)Notable Links:* Shenmue Dojo - ⁠https://shenmuedojo.com⁠* Shenmue Dojo Discord - ⁠https://discord.com/invite/AFsFkXwjgt⁠* RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠* Terra Player - ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠News:* Dreamcast Games That Have Aged Like Fine Wine - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-1-again-hic/* ININ Games Tease - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-inin-games-teases/* Chase Interview - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-interviews-chase-media-relations-director-during-sega-dreamcast-american-launch/* Eric Kelso Cameo - https://youtu.be/0Bj5gNjbKnA* Times Square Anniversary - https://youtu.be/9ovHkU83Yok* E3 10 Year Anniversary - https://youtu.be/u2_JsmaFH7c* FiGGYZ Available Now - https://youtu.be/355wVezDYIc* FiGGYZ Website - https://figgyz.com/* Limited Run Games Merch Unboxing - https://youtu.be/kt8CkRedm-Y* SEGA Leaks Sales - https://youtu.be/lP-sxdrLIrk* Ryo in Shinobi Art of Vengence - https://youtu.be/vSOHcfiAQ1k* Shenmue Back In Yokosuka SEGA Saturn Fan Game - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-back-in-yokosuka-for-the-sega-saturn-release/* Sonic Racing Crossworlds Ryo Chance? - https://youtu.be/hqctT9YR43c* Shenmue Fangame Concept by Kenzo Games - https://youtu.be/oPyylS62zZ8Mentioned Links:* GDC Website - https://gdconf.com/* GDC 2000 Lineup - https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/gdc-2000-line-up* GDC 2000 Yu Suzuki Shenmue Interview Website - https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/video-i-shenmue-i-director-yu-suzuki-s-classic-gdc-2000-interview* GDC Vault Shenmue - https://www.youtube.com/watch* GDC Shenmue Master Version (THE ONE WE REACTED TO) - https://youtu.be/q3C_TMXFF08Music Used:Shenmue the Animation - Justice of Ryo (Show Introduction)Red Rum - Nightfall Remix (Lyrical Version) - https://youtu.be/yIsYAYEWqs0System of a Dojo - Karate Chop SueyRyoX - Fractured Light - https://ryox.bandcamp.com/album/kintsugi-dreamsBackground music is various Shenmue 3 pieces.Visit the Shenmue Dojo Forums to discuss all things Shenmue: ⁠https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php⁠Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w6Asy1CBtMEListen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify.Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9⁠Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751⁠Spotify for Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo⁠Terra Player: ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠Listen to our show live a day before our YouTube premiere over on Radio SEGA and Terra Player, every other Monday's from 8pm GMT! RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠Please give us your thoughts and feedback on this episode wherever you please, be it on Twitter, the Forums, or any of our contact options - we'd love to know what you thought!Subscribe to the Shenmue Dojo Show Podcast - ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo/subscribe⁠Thanks for watching!

Taken from our Feb 4th Stream, James and Matt work through a Shenmue Character Tier list to finally guage the best and worst characters of the series!What do you all think?Tier list for you to take part: https://tiermaker.com/create/shenmue-characters-17310424?downloadedImage=true Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjvnGvNdVyOcXkYanOfmRoQ/join

Welcome to a very special BONUS SHOW of the Shenmue Dojo Show!In this final part of our exclusive Auction Artworks series, we unveil the last batch of rare and never-before-seen artwork acquired from a historic auction. These incredible pieces offer a unique window into the development and evolution of Shenmue, showcasing concept art, character designs, and storyboards that help tell the story of how Yu Suzuki's masterpiece came to life.Join us as we celebrate the conclusion of this journey through Shenmue’s visual legacy — a true treasure trove for fans and preservationists alike.Thank you for coming along with us on this special series.This is Part 3 — The Finale.📌 Watch Parts 1 & 2 if you haven’t already to see the full collection!Part 1: https://youtu.be/9BlzDx6UVOQPart 2: https://youtu.be/DePZreDA6Bs#Shenmue #ShenmueDojo #ShenmueArt #ShenmueHistory #YuSuzuki #GamePreservation #ShenmueLegacy #SegaDreamcast #RareGameArt #ShenmueIV #ShenmueDojoShow #ShenmueCommunityJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjvnGvNdVyOcXkYanOfmRoQ/join

James and Matt sit down with Chase, the Media Relations Director during the Dreamcast's launch in America, for a chat all about the various events he worked on with his team to help promote the Dreamcast and a variety of games, including Shenmue! We discuss Yu Suzuki talking Shenmue at GDC 2000, various promotional items and tie in's and more around this exciting time for SEGA, and their fans.Links:* Chase on X/Twitter - https://x.com/ChasejustChase* Chase Talk @ Game Realms - https://youtu.be/2cZnKiWbSJo* GDC 2000 Footage - https://youtu.be/q3C_TMXFF08* GDC Vault - https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/video-i-shenmue-i-director-yu-suzuki-s-classic-gdc-2000-interview* GDC Presentation Slides - https://shenmuedojo.com/media/gdc-2000-presentation-slides/* E3 - https://e3expo.com/E3.html* Stream Elements - https://streamelements.comDive deep into the world of retro gaming as we sit down with Chase, the SEGA Dreamcast Launch Media Relations Director, for an exclusive Shenmue Dojo interview! 🎮✨In this video, we explore:🔹 Insider stories from the SEGA Dreamcast launch🔹 Behind-the-scenes anecdotes about Shenmue’s promotion🔹 Marketing strategies and media relations insights, including promotional merchandising🔹 The legacy of Dreamcast and its impact on modern gamingWhether you’re a lifelong Shenmue fan, a SEGA Dreamcast collector, or simply curious about video game marketing, this interview is packed with insider knowledge and nostalgia. We cover legendary SEGA campaigns, Dreamcast console history, and how Shenmue revolutionised open-world gaming.📢 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Shenmue Dojo content! Hit the 🔔 bell to stay updated on upcoming guest interviews and future discussions.

AUCTION ARTWORKS PART 2 - NPCS WITH SHENMUSINGS - BONUS SHOW - Shenmue Dojo ShowJoin Matt, James and resident Shenmue expert Shenmusings as they explore the NPC's from the Auction Artworks! We discover some characters who never made it into the games, face swaps and a potential character from the currently unused train chapter!LINKS:Shenmusings: https://shenmusings.wordpress.com/Auction Artwork: https://shenmuedojo.com/original-shenmue-development-artwork-documents/Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjvnGvNdVyOcXkYanOfmRoQ/join

Matt and James talk about the real reasons why Shenmue might have won the bafta for the most influential video game of all time, discussing the parts of the game considered influential, the games that were influenced, and the game developers that cited Shenmue as one of their influences.

Timestamps:

INTRO (00:00:00)

NEWS (00:08:32)

MUSIC - PROJECT X ZONE 2: SHENMUE THEME (00:39:32)

MAIN DISCUSSION - SHENMUE'S INFLUENCE PART 1 (00:41:52)

MUSIC - COOL Z THEME REMIX (01:37:31)

MAIN DISCUSSION - SHENMUE'S INFLUENCE PART 2 (01:39:40)

MUSIC - REN'S ANIME THEME (02:09:50)

SHENMUE VOICES QUIZ (02:11:42)

OUTRO (02:23:40)

MUSIC - NIGHTFALL REMIX (02:26:08)

Notable Links:

* Shenmue Dojo - ⁠https://shenmuedojo.com⁠

* Shenmue Dojo Discord - ⁠https://discord.com/invite/AFsFkXwjgt⁠

* RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠

* Terra Player - ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠

News:

* Shenmue Wins a Bafta - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-wins-a-bafta/

* Shenmue on ITV News - https://youtu.be/7-nNaegZTts

* Artwork Release - https://shenmuedojo.com/original-shenmue-development-artwork-documents/

* Shenmue the Movie MIL CD - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-the-movie-sega-dreamcast-mil-cd-release/

* Shenmue Fan Game, Journey To Hong Kong - https://youtu.be/I_8DIA--zio

* Hood Story: Hong Kong Triads - https://youtu.be/m1sOhIj72ME

* Shenmue Back In Yokosuka SEGA Saturn Fan Game - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-back-in-yokosuka-for-the-sega-saturn-release/

* Steel Paws Review - https://shenmuedojo.com/steel-paws-the-dojo-review/

Mentioned Links:

* David Cage & Yu Suzuki - https://youtu.be/y8gxwGIDPFs

* Toshihiro Nagoshi, Famitsu Interview - https://www.famitsu.com/news/201905/11176069.html

* Yakuza Article, Medium - https://medium.com/@FreeckyCake/what-inspired-the-yakuza-series-2bd12d4e7283

* Steve Gayner - https://www.vg247.com/amy-hennig-hideaki-itsuno-and-other-developers-share-their-favorite-dreamcast-games-20-years-later

* Katsuhiro Harada Part 1 - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2016/12/yu-suzuki-interview-part-1.html?m=1

* Katsuhiro Harada Part 2 - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2017/01/yu-suzuki-katsuhiro-harada-interview.html?m=1

* Takayuki Nakayama - https://gamerant.com/street-fighter-6-director-nakayama-world-tour-shenmue-similar-comments/

* On Your Tail - https://x.com/onyourtailgame/status/1805908996781379627, https://x.com/onyourtailgame/status/1862028439248613457, https://x.com/onyourtailgame/status/1787906782813212937

Music Used:

Shenmue the Animation - Justice of Ryo (Show Introduction)

Project X Zone 2 - Shenmue Main Theme

Shenmue the Animation - Ren's Theme

Anadil Albalushi - Cool Z Theme Remake (https://youtu.be/KKfSC6n51wk)

Red Rum - Nightfall 2025 Remix (https://youtu.be/tIsZB4jWVFo)

Background music is Save Shenmue Building for News, and then all FREE songs for main discussion. Quiz is What's Shenmue Main Quest.

Visit the Shenmue Dojo Forums to discuss all things Shenmue: ⁠https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php⁠

Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/453EOuM1YQg

Listen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify.

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9

⁠Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751⁠

Spotify for Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo⁠

Terra Player: ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠

Listen to our show live a day before our YouTube premiere over on Radio SEGA and Terra Player, every other Monday's from 8pm GMT! RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠

Please give us your thoughts and feedback on this episode wherever you please, be it on Twitter, the Forums, or any of our contact options - we'd love to know what you thought!

Subscribe to the Shenmue Dojo Show Podcast - ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo/subscribe⁠Thanks for watching!

SHENMUE 4 - AUCTION ARTWORK RELEASE AND ANALYSIS - Shenmue Dojo Show

Join Matt and James for a SPECIAL bonus podcast celebrating the release of the Auction Artworks and extensive analysis of potential Shenmue 4 characters and locations!

ACCESS THE ARTWORKS HERE: https://shenmuedojo.com/original-shenmue-development-artwork-documents/

MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:47 - Introduction and Aquiring the Artworks

0:07:24 - Cliff Temple - Shenmue 4 Location!

0:21:32 - Shenhua Profile

0:46:39 - Xiuying and Ziming Arts

0:49:18 - Niao Sun / Li Feng Profile

1:04:49 - The Triplets - Yuanda Zhu's Helpers - Possible Shenmue 4 Characters

1:17:28 - Liu Shengguo

1:23:05 - Coloured Pen Sketches

1:24:01 - Mao / 4 Important Females / Ren's Heritage

1:32:43 - Shenmue 3 Characters - Random Kickstarter Guy - Yanglang - Elder Yeh

1:33:49 - Hu Hso - Shenmue 4 Character - Suzhou

1:35:54 - Summary

1:37:07 - Competition and End

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The Shenmue Dojo Show is back and we want to get you up to date on all of the latest Shenmue news! In this episode Matt and James also take a look at a great discussion between some of the key members of Shenmue 3 as they reminisce about developing Shenmue 1 & 2 back on the SEGA Saturn and Dreamcast, with Esra Krabbe as the host of the panel.

Main Discussion Topic Links:

* Part 1 - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2019/11/part-1-shenmue-discussion-with-yu.html

* Part 2 - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2019/12/part-2-shenmue-discussion-with-yu.html

* Part 3 - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2019/12/part-3-shenmue-discussion-with-yu.html

* Chapters - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2019/05/when-was-chapter-based-release-first.html

Timestamps:

INTRO (00:00:00)

NEWS (00:19:05)

MUSIC - SECRET SONG (00:47:35)

MAIN DISCUSSION - BAND REUNION (00:51:18)

MUSIC - HIDE & SEEK METAL COVER (01:21:42)

MAIN DISCUSSION - BAND REUNION PART 2 (01:23:40)

MUSIC - SHENMUE WORLD (01:38:25)

MAIN DISCUSSION - BAND REUNION PART 3 (01:44:05)

OUTRO (02:12:00)

MUSIC - METAL COVERS MEDLEY (02:14:42)

Notable Links:

* Shenmue Dojo - ⁠https://shenmuedojo.com⁠

* Shenmue Dojo Discord - ⁠https://discord.com/invite/AFsFkXwjgt⁠

* RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/

⁠* Terra Player - ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠

News:

* New Shenmue 3D Renders - https://shenmuedojo.com/new-and-unseen-shenmue-character-area-renders-released/

* Auction Artwork - https://youtu.be/x8UT737wsak

* PRS Weekly AM2 Volume 12 - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2025/02/weekly-am2-volume-12-29th-feb-2000.html

* PRS Interview with Hazuki Ishigaki - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2025/03/interview-with-hazuki-ishigaki-in.html

* Shenmue on GOG - https://shenmuedojo.com/get-shenmue-on-gog-games/

* Shenmue Baftas - ⁠https://shenmuedojo.com/vote-shenmue-in-baftas-search-for-the-most-influential-video-game-of-all-time/

* FiGGYZ - https://shenmuedojo.com/figgyz-shenmue-pop-magnets-announced/

* Steel Paws Pre-register - https://shenmuedojo.com/pre-register-steel-paws-now/

* X/Tweetathon - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-4-rally-call-april-4th-2025-1-year-on/

Mentioned Links:

* Dojo Interviews Michael Huber - https://youtu.be/mWFvbhJgB9Q

* Shenmusings New Renders Post - https://shenmusings.wordpress.com/2025/02/04/previously-unseen-shenmue-character-renders-analysis-including-a-possible-shenmue-iv-character/

* FiGGYZ World - https://world.figgyz.com/

* Anadil Metal Covers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgj4p0OEwiI&list=PLsUaUhcjS800IOehDsQNBBV8JFAXqurCU

Music Used:

Shenmue the Animation - Justice of Ryo (Show Introduction)

SkillJim - Freed From The Fire

Anadil Albalushi - Hide & Seek (Metal Cover)

RyoX - Shenmue World (https://youtu.be/jolaEYUox3U)

Anadil Albalushi - Nightfall / Yan Tin Apartments / Flower Girl / Notebook / Dawn (Metal Covers)

Background music is Shenmue 2 Wan Chai Cutscenes

Visit the Shenmue Dojo Forums to discuss all things Shenmue: ⁠https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php⁠

Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wm2Y_D3UzaE

Listen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify.

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9

⁠Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751⁠

Spotify for Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo⁠

Terra Player: ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠

Listen to our show live a day before our YouTube premiere over on Radio SEGA and Terra Player, every other Monday's from 8pm GMT! RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠

Please give us your thoughts and feedback on this episode wherever you please, be it on Twitter, the Forums, or any of our contact options - we'd love to know what you thought!

Thanks for watching!

In this bonus show Matt and James go over the wonderful discovery of over 100 unseen character renders and area art from the Shenmue series!

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The Shenmue Dojo Show returns for its 5th Season! In this episode Matt and James investigate the 15 Secrets of Shenmue, as conducted by the Japanese Dreamcast Magazine back in 1999 with Yu Suzuki. Some interesting tidbits of information from Yu Suzuki all about Shenmue well before its release. We also have the latest Shenmue news, and have fun filling in a Shenmue chapters tier list!

Timestamps:

INTRO (00:00:00)

NEWS (00:07:20)

MUSIC - ANOTHER CHRISTMAS ALONE (00:40:04)

MAIN DISCUSSION - SECRETS PART 1 (00:43:08)

MUSIC - FLURRIES (01:19:06)

MAIN DISCUSSION - SECRETS PART 2 (01:21:20)

MUSIC - SURVEYING THE HARBOR (01:43:46)

CHAPTER TIER LIST (01:47:20)

OUTRO (02:31:32)

MUSIC - SONG OF THE BAY (02:34:35)

Notable Links:

* Shenmue Dojo - ⁠https://shenmuedojo.com⁠

* Shenmue Dojo Discord - ⁠https://discord.com/invite/AFsFkXwjgt⁠

* RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠

* Terra Player - ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠

News:

* Limited Run Games Shenmue Merch - ⁠https://limitedrungames.com/search?q=shenmue&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

* Steel Paws - https://shenmuedojo.com/yu-suzukis-new-game-steel-paws-announced/

* Shenmue 25th Video - ⁠https://youtu.be/N7xzD3MbIT4

* Shenmue on PS2 - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-2-on-ps2-confirmed-to-exist/

* Hobby Consolas - https://shenmuedojo.com/hobby-consolas-hoping-for-shenmue-4-announcement-in-2025/

* Shenmue Auction Documents - LINK TBC

* Project Carlisle - https://youtu.be/Q2DtfXnXG10

* Dreams of Saturn 2.0 - https://shenmuedojo.com/media/dreams-of-saturn/

Mentioned Links:

* 15 Secrets of Shenmue (From Phantom River Stone) - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2018/06/part-12-15-secrets-of-shenmue-1999.html

* Shenmue Chapters Tier List - https://tiermaker.com/create/shenmue-chapters-locations-17310424

Music Used:

Shenmue the Animation - Justice of Ryo (Show Introduction)

Dreams of Saturn 2.0 - Another Christmas Alone

Richard Cartlidge - Flurries

Dreams of Saturn 2.0 - Surveying The Harbor

Survival Spheres - Fading Season Medley

Visit the Shenmue Dojo Forums to discuss all things Shenmue: ⁠https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php⁠

Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: ⁠https://youtu.be/M3yLVE9ZdLw

Listen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify.

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9⁠

Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751⁠

Spotify for Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo⁠

Terra Player: ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠

Listen to our show live a day before our YouTube premiere over on Radio SEGA and Terra Player, every other Monday's from 8pm GMT! RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠

Please give us your thoughts and feedback on this episode wherever you please, be it on Twitter, the Forums, or any of our contact options - we'd love to know what you thought!

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