Shenmue Dojo Show

Welcome to Season 6 Episode 5 of the Shenmue Dojo Show. In today's episode we take a deep dive look at the Shenmue Passport which was originally included with the Dreamcast version of Shenmue 1. We discuss the disc, the offline and online content and then show off the latest Suka Pass 2.0 release that restores more features of the Online Passport that were previously lost to the sands of time.

MAIN DISCUSSION TOPIC -

Shenmue Passport - Suka Pass 2.0:

https://www.sukapass.com/

Timestamps:

INTRO (00:00:00)

NEWS (00:07:45)

MUSIC - NETWORK MENU (00:20:50)

MAIN DISCUSSION - WHAT IS SHENMUE PASSPORT? & OFFLINE FEATURES (00:22:50)

MUSIC - NETWORK RANKINGS (00:54:34)

MAIN DISCUSSION CONTINUED - SHENMUE PASSPORT ONLINE FEATURES & INTERVIEW (00:57:55)

MUSIC - SHENMUE GOODIES (01:37:10)

MAIN DISCUSSION CONTINUED - SUKA PASS 2.0 RELEASE (01:39:38)

MUSIC - FREE MARKET (02:13:00)

MAIN DISCUSSION CONTINUED - SUKA PASS QUIZ (02:15:08)

OUTRO (02:32:40)

MUSIC - THE SPOT (02:39:55)

News:

* Virtua Fighter Crossroads Bakunawa Killer - https://youtu.be/3fMIK-x54Y8

* Shenmue 3 VR Mod - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-vr-mod-launches-grab-it-now/

* Shenmue II Italian Patch - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-ii-italian-patch-in-the-works/

* Shenmue FIGGYZ Wave 3 Poll - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-figgyz-wave-3-poll-is-live/

* Eric Kelso Signed Prints - https://shenmuedojo.com/eric-kelso-signed-prints-giveaway-sale/

* Shenmue Dojo 25th Anniversary Pins - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-25th-anniversary-pin/

Mentioned Links:

* Main Topic Discussion - https://www.sukapass.com/

* Shenmue Passport Unlocked - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2017/08/shenmue-passport-unlocked-hack-to-skip.html

* F355 Hidden Feature - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2019/06/shenmue-passport-hidden-f355-challenge.html

* Shenmue Passport Article - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2020/02/shenmue-passport-feature-article-2000.html

* Shenmue Passport Developer Interview - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2022/01/developer-interview-on-shenmue-passport.html

* Shenmue.com shots - https://shenmuedojo.com/media/shenmue/shenmue-com/

* Jim in Japan Vlog Series - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg6Wi95LgpHPoJeycUkL__y0j_m2QqaWJ&si=wVAP-WuIHmkq5a-5

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

Music Used:

Shenmue the Animation - Mission Complete (Show Introduction)

Shenmue Passport - Network Menu

Shenmue Passport - Network Rankings

Shenmue Passport - Free Market

Shenmue Passport - The Spot

Background music is various Shenmue pieces.

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/WhcA7KL1L28

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/⁠

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Welcome to Season 6 Episode 4 of the Shenmue Dojo show! Today we cover the latest Shenmue news, have a discussion about Virtua Fighter, our history with the series, the new trailer for Virtua Fighter Crossroads, and how it could lead to a new Shenmue game.

MAIN DISCUSSION TOPICS -

Virtua Fighter Crossroads Showcase:

https://youtu.be/AyxSIdfI4fQ

Virtua Fighter Crossroads Announced - https://shenmuedojo.com/virtua-fighter-crossroads-announced-a-classic-series-with-a-new-outlook/

Timestamps:

INTRO (00:00:00)

NEWS (00:10:50)

MUSIC - DANCING SHADOW (00:38:34)

MAIN DISCUSSION - VIRTUA FIGHTER HISTORY (00:42:38)

MUSIC - MAIN THEME VF2 (00:58:02)

MAIN DISCUSSION - VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROAD (00:59:00)

MUSIC - SARAH STAGE VF2 (01:19:12)

MAIN DISCUSSION - FUTURE OF SHENMUE (01:22:42)

OUTRO (01:49:32)

MUSIC - MY SHINING STAR (01:52:22)

News:

* Push Square Shares Uncovered Shenmue Art - https://shenmuedojo.com/push-square-shares-uncoverd-shenmue-art/

* New Shenmue 3 Enhanced Screenshots - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-enhanced-new-screenshots-from-inin-games/

* Nintendo Life Yu Suzuki Interview - https://shenmuedojo.com/yu-suzuki-talks-shenmue-iii-enhanced-in-new-nintendo-life-interview/

* Shenmue 3 VR Mod - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-vr-mod-launches-grab-it-now/

* Shenmue Figgyz Wave 3 - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-figgyz-wave-3-poll-is-live/

* Eric Kelso Signed Prints - https://shenmuedojo.com/eric-kelso-signed-prints-giveaway-sale/

* Shenmue Dojo 25th Anniversary Pins - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-25th-anniversary-pin/

Mentioned Links:

* Main Topic Discussion - https://shenmuedojo.com/virtua-fighter-crossroads-announced-a-classic-series-with-a-new-outlook/

* Virtua Fighter Crossroads Showcase:

https://youtu.be/AyxSIdfI4fQ

* Auction Artworks - https://shenmuedojo.com/original-shenmue-development-artwork-documents/

* Jim in Japan Vlog Series - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg6Wi95LgpHPoJeycUkL__y0j_m2QqaWJ&si=wVAP-WuIHmkq5a-5

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

Music Used:

Shenmue the Animation - Mission Complete (Show Introduction)

VF CG PORTRAIT - Sarah Theme - Dancing Shadow

Virtua Fighter 2 - Main Theme

Virtua Fighter 2 - Sarah Stage

VF CG PORTRAIT - Pai Theme - My Shining Star

Background music is various Shenmue pieces.

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/Fpd3yvWbIFU

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/⁠

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Welcome to Season 6 Episode 3 of the Shenmue Dojo show!

Today we cover the latest Shenmue news, have a discussion about all of the details of Shenmue 3 Enhanced, and share for the first time 23 brand new pieces of Shenmue concept artwork!

Thank you to Stu of Shenmusings for joining us for today’s discussion. Please check out his blogs over at:

🔗 https://shenmusings.wordpress.com

MAIN DISCUSSION TOPICS -

Shenmue 3 Enhanced:
https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-iii-enhanced-new-details-revealed-first-trailer-released-pre-orders-live/

New Shenmue Artworks: https://shenmuedojo.com/new-artwork-release/

Timestamps:
INTRO (00:00:00)
MUSIC - SAVE SHENMUE BUILDING DAY (00:09:40)
NEWS (00:12:32)
MAIN DISCUSSION - SHENMUE 3 ENHANCED (00:28:10)
MAIN DISCUSSION - SHENMUE 3 ENHANCED Q&A (01:03:45)
MUSIC - FORTUNES PIER NIGHT (01:24:48)
MAIN DISCUSSION - NEW SHENMUE ARTWORKS (01:27:00)
SHENMUE 3 QUIZ (02:38:12)
OUTRO (02:44:30)
MUSIC - LONG FOR HOME (02:48:14)

News:

• Classic FM Hall of Fame - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-returns-to-the-classic-fm-hall-of-fame/
• David Soliani Article - https://shenmuedojo.com/davide-soliani-writes-about-his-love-for-shenmue/
• La Saga Shenmue Author Interview Translation - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-or-the-learning-of-a-lifetime-meeting-with-antony-fournier-translation/
• Nintendo Switch Poll - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-i-and-ii-on-switch-2-community-poll-open/
• Shenmue the Animation Bluray Hope - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-the-animation-blu-ray-hope/
• Shenmue Dojo 25th Anniversary Pins - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-25th-anniversary-pin/

Mentioned Links:

• Main Topic Discussion - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-iii-enhanced-new-details-revealed-first-trailer-released-pre-orders-live/
• Shenmue 3 Enhanced Q&A - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-enhanced-your-questions-answered/
• Auction Artworks - https://shenmuedojo.com/original-shenmue-development-artwork-documents/
• Jim in Japan Vlog Series - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg6Wi95LgpHPoJeycUkL__y0j_m2QqaWJ&si=wVAP-WuIHmkq5a-5

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

Music Used:
Shenmue the Animation - Mission Complete (Show Introduction)
Shenmue 3 OST - Save Shenmue Building (Day Theme)
Shenmue 2 OST - Fortunes Pier (Night theme)
Shenmue 1 OST - Long for Home

Background music is various Shenmue pieces.

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/1hr3PTOTLgc

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/

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Episode 2: We continue the fantastic Shenmue Developers reunion interview conducted by Famitsu (translated by PhantomRiverStone.com), where the dev's continue to reminisce about working on the original games for the Dreamcast (and even for the PS2!) 25 years later.This episode comprises part 2 of 2 parts that we split this discussion into. Enjoy!

MAIN DISCUSSION TOPIC - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2025/10/anecdotes-insights-shenmue-devs.html

Timestamps:

INTRO (00:00:00)

NEWS (00:09:22)

MUSIC - DAILY AGONY (00:34:35)

MAIN DISCUSSION - REUNION INTERVIEW CONTINUED PART 1 (00:37:45)

MUSIC - FOREST INGAME 4 (01:13:04)

MAIN DISCUSSION - REUNION INTERVIEW CONTINUED PART 2 (01:15:57)

OUTRO (01:31:31)

MUSIC - TO THE FINAL BATTLEFIELD (01:36:15)

News:

* FIGGYZ Wave 2 - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-figgyz-wave-2-poll-results-announced/

* New French Shenmue Book - https://shenmuedojo.com/new-shenmue-book-launches-in-france/

* Ryo Named in Retro Gamer's as One of The Greatest Gaming Icons! - https://shenmuedojo.com/ryo-hazuki-named-one-of-the-greatest-gaming-icons/

* Browser Based Shenmue Model Viewer - https://www.newyokosuka.com/

* Passport Ranking Back Online - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-passport-network-rankings-back-online/

* Limited Run Games Shenmue Merch - https://limitedrungames.com/collections/shenmue-merch?srsltid=AfmBOoqKeR2vAN6vnYF8dYisrgpCnj7yZu7nW4oYfocqcL9Hl89O0s1y

* Josh Fairhurst Announcement - https://x.com/JoshFairhurst/status/2006748989752775066?s=20

* Camouflaj News - https://www.uploadvr.com/batman-arkham-shadow-sequel-canceled-as-camouflaj-sees-significant-layoffs/

* Shenmue Dojo 25th Anniversary Pins - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-25th-anniversary-pin/

Mentioned Links:

* Main Topic Discussion - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2025/10/anecdotes-insights-shenmue-devs.html

* Jim in Japan Vlog Series - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg6Wi95LgpHPoJeycUkL__y0j_m2QqaWJ&si=wVAP-WuIHmkq5a-5

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

Music Used:

Shenmue the Animation - Mission Complete (Show Introduction)

Shenmue OST - Daily Agony

Shenmue OST - Shenmue Main Theme (Yuzo Koshiro)

Shenmue 2 OST - Forest (Ingame 4)

Shenmue 3 OST - To the Final Battlefield

Background music is various Shenmue 3 pieces.

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/Pe74m--biOc

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/⁠

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The Shenmue Dojo Show is back for its 6th Season! In this season opener, James & Matt check out an article published originally by Famitsu.com (translated by PhantomRiverStone.com), which is an interview with some of the original developers of Shenmue for the Dreamcast 25 years prior. It's a fantastic insight into the behind the scenes goings on within the studio at the time. This episode comprises part 1 of 2 parts that we will split this discussion into. Enjoy!

MAIN DISCUSSION TOPIC - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2025/10/anecdotes-insights-shenmue-devs.html

Timestamps:

INTRO (00:00:00)

MUSIC - A TECHNIQUE PASSED DOWN (00:11:12)

NEWS (00:13:20)

MUSIC - SHENMUE MAIN THEME (YUZO KOSHIRO) (00:34:35)

MAIN DISCUSSION - REUNION INTERVIEW PART 1 (00:42:42)

MUSIC - NOZOMI'S AMULET (01:15:43)

MAIN DISCUSSION - REUNION INTERVIEW PART 2 (01:19:57)

OUTRO (02:20:35)

MUSIC - RYOX - SADNESS AND HOPE (02:27:57)

News:

* Yu Suzuki New Years Message - https://shenmuedojo.com/yu-suzuki-2026-new-year-message/

* FIGGYZ Wave 2 - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-figgyz-wave-2-poll-results-announced/

* Shenmue Poll Results - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-4-fan-survey-results/

* Dualshockers Mention - https://shenmuedojo.com/dualshockers-namedrops-shenmue-iii-kickstarter/

* Dreams of Saturn 3.0 - https://shenmuedojo.com/media/dreams-of-saturn/

* Shenmue Dojo 25th Anniversary Pins - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-25th-anniversary-pin/

Mentioned Links:

* End of Year News Discussion - https://youtu.be/zNSELXyjcZI

* Expectations for 2026 - https://youtu.be/POLwY2qE4Uc

* Main Topic Discussion - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2025/10/anecdotes-insights-shenmue-devs.html

* Steel Paws - https://www.ysnet.games/en/steel-paws

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

Music Used:

Shenmue the Animation - Mission Complete (Show Introduction)

Shenmue OST - A Technique Passed Down

Shenmue OST - Shenmue Main Theme (Yuzo Koshiro)

Shenmue OST - Nozomi's Amulet

Shenmue OST - Sadness and Hope

Background music is various Shenmue 3 pieces.

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/XBoMqzKSO8g

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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Thanks for watching!

Hey guys! We just want to thank you for all of your support over the last 100+ episodes of our little podcast show! (if you think that 3 hour long shows are little anyways!)

Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/soIuVfF6Z28

This episode actually marks our 105th show and was actually recorded a few months ago now. With our schedule, we had to release a few of the other episodes first to be able to squeeze all the end of year content in!

This show also ends Season 5, and we'll be back without a break to kick off Season 6 in a few weeks time!

Enjoy reminiscing about all 100 episodes of the show at this point with us, and we'll do this again when we hit 200 :D

Shenmue Dojo Show - Bonus Show - End of Year Review 2025

James and Matt embark on a full review of the key news topics from 2025 in this now traditional yearly round-up.

2025 was a busy year with S3E announced, THAT trailer and more!

Will 2026 be the year of Shenmue 4?

Topics in order

Shenmue Community & Media Highlights (2025)

Jan 6 – Hobby Consolas expresses hope for a Shenmue 4 announcement

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

Jan 21 – Shenmue Dojo Podcast enters Season 5

Jan 25 – Unseen Hideki Kawabata character & area renders released

https://shenmuedojo.com/new-and-unseen-shenmue-character-area-renders-released/

Mar 1–3 – BAFTA “Most Influential Game” poll opens; Shenmue Figgyz announced

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

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

Mar 24 – Steel Paws released (Dojo review)

https://shenmuedojo.com/steel-paws-the-dojo-review/

Apr 3–5 – Shenmue wins BAFTA poll (ITV News coverage); rare artwork & design docs released

https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-wins-a-bafta/

https://shenmuedojo.com/huge-shenmue-artwork-vfrpg-designs-release/

Apr 29 – Shenmue: Back in Yokosuka (Saturn homebrew) places 2nd in competition

https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-back-in-yokosuka-for-the-sega-saturn-release/

May 23–27 – ININ Games tease Shenmue 3 on Xbox/Switch; Dojo interviews Dreamcast PR lead

https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-inin-games-teases/

https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-interviews-chase-media-relations-director-during-sega-dreamcast-american-launch/

Jun 17 – Ryo Hazuki cameo spotted in new Shinobi title

https://shenmuedojo.com/ryo-spotted-in-upcoming-shinobi-game/

Aug 11–23 – Shenmue featured in heartfelt Metro article; Shenmue III Enhanced announced & ININ interviewed

https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-featured-in-heartfelt-metro-article/

https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-enhanced-edition-announced/

https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-qa-with-inin-games

Oct 5–27 – Fan mods, Disc Image remix album, Figgyz Wave 2 poll, Dreams of Saturn 3.0 announced

https://shenmuedojo.com/ryo-in-crossworlds-fan-mod-by-cifesk/

https://shenmuedojo.com/brand-new-shenmue-inspired-concept-album-releases/

https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-figgyz-wave-2-could-happen-vote-now/

https://shenmuedojo.com/dreams-of-saturn-3-0-release-date-confirmed/

Nov 9–29 – Shenmue turns 25 in NA & PAL regions; SEGA acknowledges anniversary after community pressure

https://shenmuedojo.com/sega-notes-shenmue-turning-25-in-north-america/

https://x.com/SEGA/status/1986955500206842212

Dec 4–10 – Fake Shenmue 4 trailer sparks mass global coverage & renewed belief; later confirmed fake

https://shenmuedojo.com/it-made-me-believe-again-game-rant-shares-incredible-story/

Dec 12–18 – Shenmue referenced at TGA (Muppets); Hazuki Dojo recreated in UE5; Dreams of Saturn 3.0 launches

https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-gets-a-namecheck-from-the-muppets/

https://shenmuedojo.com/hazuki-dojo-reimagined-in-unreal-5-by-ahmad-z/

https://shenmuedojo.com/dreams-of-saturn-3-0-avaliable-now/

Dec 27–29 – Guardian recommends Shenmue; Famitsu notes Japan’s 26th anniversary; Shenmue 4 Fan Survey launches

https://shenmuedojo.com/guardian-recommends-shenmue-for-cosy-gaming/

https://www.famitsu.com/article/202512/61484

https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-4-fan-interest-purchase-intent-survey-2025/

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The Shenmue Dojo Show returns for another Xmas Special. Our yearly tradition continues as we get George Kitchen back on the show yet again to talk all things Dreams of Saturn. Dreams of Saturn is a complete 17 hour long epic Shenmue fan game, and one that is not to be missed for big Shenmue or SEGA fans! The game features a wealth of SEGA references and easter eggs, with a fully playable and explorable Shenmue world.

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Timestamps:

INTRO (00:00:00)

MUSIC - FREE 19 (F)(00:08:30)

MAIN DISCUSSION - INTERVIEW PART 1 (00:11:16)

MUSIC - QUIET MORNING (00:35:44)

MAIN DISCUSSION - INTERVIEW PART 2 (00:38:50)

MUSIC - THE OLD DISTRICT (01:01:05)

MAIN DISCUSSION - INTERVIEW PART 3 (01:03:05)

MUSIC - THE 12 DAYS OF SHENHUA (01:10:38)

OUTRO (01:13:45)

MUSIC - MIMI (01:16:32)

Mentioned Links:

* Shenmue Turns 25 - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-turns-25-in-the-usa/

* Shenmue Dojo Turns 25 - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-celebrates-its-25th-anniversary/

* DOWNLOAD DREAMS OF SATURN 3.0 HERE: https://shenmuedojo.com/media/dreams-of-saturn/

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Music Used:

Shenmue the Animation - Justice of Ryo (Show Introduction)

Richard Cartlidge - FREE 19 (F)

Richard Cartlidge - Quiet Morning

Richard Cartlidge - The Old District

Richard Cartlidge - MiMi

Bonus Music: The 12 Days of Shenhua, by SkillJim (Music by Richard Cartlidge)

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The Shenmue Dojo Show returns for a new discussion episode! This time we chat about our experiences of Gamescom 2025, along with the announcement of Shenmue 3 Enhanced, our Interview with ININ Games and all of the answers.

Timestamps:

INTRO (00:00:00)

NEWS (00:10:38)

MUSIC - NOT EVEN A MOMENT (00:20:20)

MAIN DISCUSSION - SHENMUE 3 ENHANCED DISCUSSION (00:24:08)

MAIN DISCUSSION - GAMESCOM CHAT (00:45:28)

MUSIC - THE BAR (01:09:39)

MAIN DISCUSSION - ININ INTERVIEW (01:12:12)

OUTRO (01:53:45)

MUSIC - SHENMUE 3 BACKER TITLE 4 (01:58:00)

News:

* Metro Article - https://metro.co.uk/2025/08/09/video-game-made-fall-love-gaming-readers-feature-23869125/

* Shenmue 3 Enhanced Announced - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-enhanced-edition-announced/

* Adam Sipione Video - https://youtu.be/6QExiibIrZU

* A Gamer's Journey: Limited Edition Blu ray - https://www.thirdphasemedia.ca/product-page/a-gamer-s-journey-limited-edition-kickstarter-bluray

* Shenmue AM2 Podcast Ep - https://youtu.be/CUYfz8EYEhY

* Magnus Video Mentioned - https://youtu.be/FRM0uHdFL_8

* Adam Koralik Video - TBC

* Wandering Through Shenmue - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNFcvAYee2w6574bBC1Eznw

Mentioned Links:

* ININ Games Interview - https://youtu.be/4pu6B5Tev10

* Gamescom Vlog - https://youtu.be/-cIEiAjE3zg

* Pre-release Vid - https://youtu.be/emr7VC30cjM

* Matt's Articles: Opening Night Live - https://shenmuedojo.com/opening-night-live-2025-review/

* Matt's Articles: Gamescom - https://shenmuedojo.com/gamescom-2025-shnemue-3-enhanced-hands-on-with-the-games/

* Shenmue 3 Graphics Upgrade Mod - https://www.nexusmods.com/shenmue3/mods/10

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Music Used:

Shenmue the Animation - Justice of Ryo (Show Introduction)

Shenmue 3 OST - Not Even A Moment

Shenmue 3 OST - The Bar

Shenmue 3 Game Files - Backer Title 4

Background music is various Shenmue 3 pieces.

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