Shenmue DojoMerry Xmas everyone! In our 2021 Xmas Special, James and Matt discuss the Xmas period in Shenmue, their own experiences playing Shenmue at Xmas, Shenmue Xmas fan games, and more! With a bumper Shenmue themed quiz, Shenmue Xmas cracker jokes, and special guests, don't miss out on this festive fun!
Shenmue Dojo Show - Xmas Special 2021 (Season 2: Episode 0)Shenmue Dojo2021-12-21 | Merry Xmas everyone! In our 2021 Xmas Special, James and Matt discuss the Xmas period in Shenmue, their own experiences playing Shenmue at Xmas, Shenmue Xmas fan games, and more! With a bumper Shenmue themed quiz, Shenmue Xmas cracker jokes, and special guests, don't miss out on this festive fun!
Music used: Shenmue Passport - Jingle Bells Shenmue Passport - Sha Hua Christmas Shenmue Passport - Silent Night Holy Night Shenmue - Christmas on Dobuita Street (Ingame)
Audio and Video for this episode was edited by James Brown (SkillJim)
Timestamps: Intro & Xmas chat (00:00:00) Shenmue Passport OST - Jingle Bells (00:19:00) Dojo Xmas Cracker 1 (00:21:21) TitchLife Guest Message (00:22:58) Xmas & New Year in Shenmue (00:26:15) Dojo Xmas Cracker 2 (00:38:36) Shenmue Passport OST - Sha Hua Christmas (00:39:14) Shenmue Dojo Forum Messages (00:43:24) Dojo Xmas Cracker 3 (00:51:00) George & Joe Kitchen Guest Message (00:52:17) Shenmue Quiz (00:54:00) KC / SEGA Lounge Guest Message (01:32:34) Dojo Xmas Cracker 4 (01:33:42) Shenmue Passport OST - Silent Night, Holy Night (01:34:25) Shenmue Xmas Fan Games (01:37:08) Dojo Xmas Cracker 5 (01:46:20) Character Word Association Game (01:47:15) Dojo Xmas Cracker 6 (01:53:12) Outro (01:53:56) Shenmue OST - Christmas On Dobuita Street (01:54:44)
Thanks everyone for watching! From everyone here at Shenmue Dojo, have a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year!Shenmue Dojo Show - 2023 In ReviewShenmue Dojo2023-12-30 | Join James and Matt as they go over #Shenmue in 2023 with thoughts on key events, news and what next for the Shenmue series.
How do things look for Shenmue in 2024? Will we finally see a Shenmue 4 announcement?
TIMESTAMPS 00:00:25 Introduction 00:04:10 Air Twister Release 00:14:27 Shenmue 4/0 Esra Krabbe Interview 00:23:43 Lucca Games 00:27:22 Cedric Biscay Tweet 00:46:40 A Gamers Journey: The Definitive History of Shenmue Releases! 00:51:22 Shenmue Ranking in Best Game Polls 2023 00:56:29 Dreams of Saturn Shenmue Fangame 01:06:55 New Energy, New Era SEGA Announcements + VF6 01:17:55 Final Thoughts and End
Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCjvnGvNdVyOcXkYanOfmRoQ/joinShenmue Dojo Plays Dreams of Saturn New Shenmue Fan-game + XMAS Party Stream!Shenmue Dojo2023-12-22 | Powered by Restream restream.ioRELEASE! DREAMS OF SATURN - SHENMUE FANGAME BY GEORGE KITCHEN - Shenmue DojoShenmue Dojo2023-12-20 | Following on from todays release of #Shenmue fan game 'Dreams of Saturn' by George Kitchen, Matt gives some very early reactions.
Also.... we show you where to find this and how to download/play!
Welcome to the Shenmue Dojo Show Xmas Special 2023! James and Matt are in the festive mood and are joined by good friend George Kitchen for a special interview and discussion about his brand new fan-game "Dreams of Saturn". Along with community news, festive fun, jokes and a xmas quiz, this is a show not to be missed! Special thanks to Richard Cartlidge for providing the Xmas version of the Shenmue Dojo Show intro.
Timestamps: INTRO (00:00:00) CHAT WITH GEORGE (00:06:30) XMAS CRACKER 1 (00:08:22) COMMUNITY NEWS (00:09:48) MUSIC - KAZUMI INTRO (00:23:34) CHAT WITH GEORGE CONTINUED (00:25:55) MUSIC - GREEN MARKET (NIGHT) (00:38:12) XMAS CRACKER 2 (00:40:44) CHAT WITH GEORGE CONTINUED (00:41:30) MUSIC - FLICKERING LIGHTS (01:05:00) XMAS CRACKER 3 (01:08:06) CHAT WITH GEORGE CONTINUED (01:10:36) MUSIC - BODYGUARD 2 BGM (01:32:33) XMAS CRACKER 4 (01:35:17) CHARACTER PROFILE QUIZ (01:35:52) XMAS CRACKER 5 (01:53:45) OUTRO (01:54:38) MUSIC - BAD FEELINGS (01:59:45) SANTA MAENO MESSAGE (02:03:31)
Music Used: Richard Cartlidge - Shenmue Dojo Xmas Show Intro Joseph Kitchen Kazumi Minowa Video - Kazumi Intro Shenmue 2 - Green Market Quarter (Night) Dreams of Saturn - Flickering Lights Dreams of Saturn - Bodyguard 2 BGM Joseph Kitchen Kazumi Minowa Video - Bad Feelings in the Harbor Shenmue Passport - Jingle Bells
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Have you ever wondered if the final rooftop fight against Dou Niu in Disc 3 of Shenmue II would change depending on when you got there? 🤔
Normally, Ryo & friends always reach the top by 6 pm or so, with the iconic segment taking place at sunset, but is there any way to arrive there earlier, like in early morning? Would the finale change at all? Would the game stop us from doing that in any form? That’s what I set out to learn.
Minor Spoiler: The game won’t exactly ignore our attempts at messing with the time of day. 😅
I gain access to the Yellow Head Building as early as possible in both the final version and the Game Jam prototype, pointing out some interesting facts along the way. For instance, did you know there’s an alternative version of the cutscene where Ryo and Ren are blocked by the locked gate in the underground passage? Or that you can skip saving Joy from Master Baihu and the game will get confused? Or that, in the Game Jam prototype, Dou Niu is vulnerable to most of Ryo’s special moves? 😮
This and much more is explored in this research video. I hope you enjoy! ✌
► Timestamps:
0 (00:00) – Intro 1 (00:48) – Underground | Wait option 2 (02:24) – Underground | Ignore the scout 3 (02:55) – Underground | Alternative scene (Game Jam Prototype) 4 (04:39) – Underground | Alternative scene (Final game); 5 (06:44) – Ryo & Ren in the Yellow Head Building | A short montage; 6 (08:27) – Attempt #1 (Baihu defeated) 40F at 10 am? Time jump failsafe; 7 (08:37) – Attempt #2 (Baihu skip) to successfully get around the time jump script; 8 (10:14) – Dou Niu’s office at 9:30 am | Rooftop fight in the morning? 9 (11:33) – Attempt #3 (Baihu defeated in Game Jam Proto), Dou Niu’s office at 10 am | Failsafe missing? 10 (12:22) – Rooftop Confrontation in Game Jam Prototype at 10 am | Will it work? 11 (13:43) – VS Final Boss Dou Niu + QTE segments in Game Jam Prototype 12 (15:51) – Outro | Was it all for nothing?
All the footage shown was edited in an attempt to make the whole experiment not as long and tedious as it was for me. I made use of higher quality music and even unused tracks from all Shenmue OST releases, along with cutting out loading times and redundant moments. As a result, some scenes may feature different music or may be missing some parts. I hope you enjoy the final result!
► Track List:
Track 1 – Dragon Street Night “HQ theme” (aka “For Tomorrow” in Shenmue 3 The Definitive Soundtrack); Track 2 – Underground “HQ theme” (aka “Free Night 5” in Shenmue Online Soundtrack); Track 3 – Heads or Tails (one of Ren’s themes from Shenmue II); Track 4 – Unused 24 (one of the many unused tracks left in Shenmue II); Track 5 – Wong’s Help “HQ theme” (aka “Boat Search” in Shenmue 3 The Definitive Soundtrack); Track 6 – Unused 12 (yet another theme left inside Shenmue II); Track 7 – Pry the Secret (from Shenmue 3 The Definitive Soundtrack); Track 8 – Revenge of a Sailor (from Shenmue Original Soundtrack, Guixiang’s theme in Shenmue II); Track 9 – Top Floors (one of Kowloon’s iconic themes. This one is used for the top floors of many of the buildings); Track 10 – Ohshu Soba (How was this originally only used for a restaurant and not for some epic story cutscene?!) Track 11 – Rooftop Confrontation (aka “Provocation” in Shenmue 3 The Definitive Soundtrack); Track 12 – Counting the Stars (also used only once in Aberdeen, never to be heard again)
===== Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section. Let me know if you already knew about the content shown in this video. Thanks for watching and see you next time! 🖐🙂
Matt looks at possible reasons as to why #Shenmue did not have the mass appeal that was hoped for back then and also now.
He looks at: ✅Gameplay ✅Pacing ✅Console ✅Modern Gaming
and... how we can get Shenmue 4!
#letsgetshenmue4POWER SURGE! - NEW ERA, NEW ENERGY - CAN THIS HELP SHENMUE? -Shenmue Dojo News Digest 8th Dec 2023Shenmue Dojo2023-12-08 | NEW ERA, NEW ENERGY!
Last night @SEGA broke the internet with their power surge announcment reviving 5 dormant IP's!
How does this fantastic news have the potential to help #Shenmue and YSNET?
Matt reacts and discusses in this news video!
Hashtags to use (Caps work better on X): #LetsGetShenmue4 #letsgetshenmue4 #shenmue #Shenmue #shenmue4 #Shenmue4 #Shenmue0 #shenmue0
Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCjvnGvNdVyOcXkYanOfmRoQ/joinSHENMUE 4 UPDATE FROM CEDRIC BISCAY - Shenmue Dojo News Digest - 6th December 2023Shenmue Dojo2023-12-06 | Following on from the below Tweet by Cedric Biscay on Weds, Matt takes a look at what it means for Shenmue 4, where we stand, the pros and cons of crowdfunding and why now more than ever we cannot give up.
Welcome to the Shenmue Dojo Show! Today James and Matt revisit the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter page to attempt to go through each and every one of the 134 updates that were posted throughout the Kickstarter Campaign, all the way up to Shenmue 3's ultimate release. Relive the memories of the Kickstarter together with us, along with all of the content that was produced, including many interviews with Yu Suzuki and other prominent Shenmue key members, and also early footage of things that never materialised in the finished product.
Timestamps: INTRO (00:00:00) NEWS (00:02:53) MAIN DISCUSSION - KICKSTARTER UPDATES 61-66 (00:08:35) MUSIC - STAND QUARTER (DAY) (00:44:17) MAIN DISCUSSION - KICKSTARTER UPDATES 67-73 (00:47:07) MUSIC - A GAZE OF ELEGANCE (01:15:42) MAIN DISCUSSION CONTINUED - KICKSTARTER UPDATES 74-80 (01:19:17) MUSIC - DISQUIET (01:47:46) MAIN DISCUSSION CONTINUED - KICKSTARTER UPDATES 81-95 (01:53:40) OUTRO (02:35:10) MUSIC - SPOKEN WORDS (02:36:26)
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Thanks for watching!#LetsGetShenmue4 Stream Shenmue Dojo Plays Shenmue 3, News and More! Is Virtua Fighter 6 coming?Shenmue Dojo2023-12-04 | Powered by Restream restream.ioCAN SHENMUE CROSS INTO FIGHTING GAMES? - Shenmue DojoShenmue Dojo2023-12-02 | CAN SHENMUE CROSS INTO FIGHTING GAMES?
In this video Matt talks about the missing boat chapter, how it may have played out, what was planned and why it was cut from the game!
Would you have wanted to play this?
#LetsGetShenmue4Shenmue Dojo - Air Twister Launch Stream + GIVEWAYS!Shenmue Dojo2023-11-16 | Powered by Restream restream.ioIS RYO UNDERPOWERED IN SHENMUE 3 - Shenmue DojoShenmue Dojo2023-11-11 | IS RYO UNDERPOWERED IN SHENMUE 3?
Matt looks into this very question in this weeks video and also explores the story elements that work towards Ryo looking less-skilled than we remember.
What do you think?
#LetsGetShenmue4VOTE SHENMUE IN BBC CHILDREN IN NEED GREATEST VIDEO GAME OF ALL TIME - Shenmue DojoShenmue Dojo2023-11-10 | VOTE SHENMUE IN BBC CHILDREN IN NEED GREATEST VIDEO GAME OF ALL TIME
All in good fun - get Shenmue some votes as the GOAT while helping Children in Need!
#GameOnCINA RETURN TO ARCADE GLORY? - Air Twister Review - Shenmue DojoShenmue Dojo2023-11-10 | Join James and Matt as they review Yu Suzuki's new title Air Twister, published by ININ Games!
Is this a Return to Arcade Glory?
We discuss: PC and Switch versions Graphics Gameplay Where to buy What's next for YSNET
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - 1:55 Introduction 01:56 - 07:30 Switch Review 07:31 - 22:39 PC Review and Overall Thoughts 22:41 - 24:43 Scores on the Doors 22:44 - 30:08 Where to Buy and Versions 30:09 - 36:58 What's next for YSNET 37:00 - 39:07 Ending
Thank you to ININ Games, YSNET and PR Hound for the code and support in all of our Air Twister coverage.Shenmue Dojo Show - Kickstarter Updates Review: Part 2 (S3:EP7)Shenmue Dojo2023-11-07 | Subscribe to the Shenmue Dojo Show Podcast - podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo/subscribe
Welcome to the Shenmue Dojo Show! Today James and Matt revisit the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter page to attempt to go through each and every one of the 134 updates that were posted throughout the Kickstarter Campaign, all the way up to Shenmue 3's ultimate release. Relive the memories of the Kickstarter together with us, along with all of the content that was produced, including many interviews with Yu Suzuki and other prominent Shenmue key members, and also early footage of things that never materialised in the finished product.
Timestamps: INTRO (00:00:00) MUSIC - HARBOUR LIGHT (00:05:30) NEWS (00:08:00) MUSIC - SPIDER (00:34:20) MAIN DISCUSSION - KICKSTARTER UPDATES 31-35 (00:21:30) MUSIC - SCARLET HILLS (DAYTIME) (01:22:40) MAIN DISCUSSION CONTINUED - KICKSTARTER UPDATES 36-40 (01:24:40) MUSIC - QUEENS STREET (DAYTIME) (01:50:48) MAIN DISCUSSION CONTINUED - KICKSTARTER UPDATES 41-50 (01:53:40) MUSIC - PEDDLER (02:30:20) MAIN DISCUSSION CONTINUED - KICKSTARTER UPDATES 51-60 (02:32:49) OUTRO (03:09:57) MUSIC - HERMIT’S NEST (03:14:05)
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Thanks for watching!YS Interview Discussion and Analysis - IS SHENMUE 0 THE RIGHT COURSE - From 3rd November StreamShenmue Dojo2023-11-06 | In a new interview with Esra Krabbe, Yu Suzuki discusses his career, Shenmue and Shenmue 0?!
Taken from our stream on 3rd November!WHY SHENMUE 3 COULDNT END THE STORY - Shenmue DojoShenmue Dojo2023-11-04 | In this video @mattoliver18 takes on the controversial topic that #Shenmue 3 should have finished the story.
SPOILER: Shenmue 3 couldn't end the story and why!
(Many thanks to RyoX for the translation and Switch for additional corrections)Shenmue Dojo - #LetsGetShenmue4 Stream - Playing Shenmue 3 + Reaction to New Yu Suzuki InterviewShenmue Dojo2023-11-03 | Powered by Restream restream.ioIS SHENMUE ZERO COMING?! - New Yu Suzuki Interview with IGN - Shenmue DojoShenmue Dojo2023-11-01 | In a new interview with Esra Krabbe, Yu Suzuki discusses his career, Shenmue and Shenmue 0?!
With Air Twister from @YSNET_Inc and @ININ_Games less than 2 weeks away we break down our coverage of the game as well as the lead into the games release of November 10th!
If you haven't already then order now: iningames.com/games/air-twisterREACTION and ANALYSIS - A Shenmue Story Reveal Trailer - Shenmue DojoShenmue Dojo2023-10-28 | After seeing the teaser for A Shenmue Story, Matt just had to get straight into an analysis and reaction video!
This game is looking fantastic and we can't wait to play it!FIRST LOOK - A Shenmue Story - NEW Shenmue Journey by George Kitchen! - Releasing December 15th!Shenmue Dojo2023-10-27 | FIRST LOOK!
A NEW first person #Shenmue journey from George Kitchen!
Coming December 18th
Set at Xmas this is a short Shenmue adventure which has:
✅New Mini-Games
✅New Capsules
✅Chobu Chan
+ MORE!
It perfectly captures the Shenmue spirit!
Teaser below 👇MY 3 FAVOURITE THINGS ABOUT SHENMUE - Shenmue DojoShenmue Dojo2023-10-21 | In a change of pace @mattoliver18 talks about his 3 favourite things in #Shenmue.
What are your favourite things about Shenmue?Air Twister - Extra Modes TrailerShenmue Dojo2023-10-19 | Ready to have the full Air Twister experience? Check out 6 extra modes you can unlock by collecting stars or tickets from daily/weekly events!!
- Stardust - Arcade Mode - Fluffy - Boss Rush - Turbo Mode - Tap Breaker - Extra Stage
Matt looks at whether #Shenmue comes to Nintendo Switch and the challenges around this happening.
Do you want Shenmue on Nintendo Switch?
#LetsGetShenmue4Did Shenmue Make Edge Magazines Top 100 Games of the Last 30 Years?! -Shenmue Dojo News 9th OctShenmue Dojo2023-10-09 | Matt talks about Edge Magazine's top 100 games list for the last 30 years.
Also, he looks at the logistical challenges of making this happen.
#shenmue #letsgetshenmue4Shenmue Dojo - #LetsGetShenmue4 Stream - Playing Shenmue 3 + News and more!Shenmue Dojo2023-10-04 | Powered by Restream restream.ioShenmue 4 2.5d Fan Project Announcement TrailerShenmue Dojo2023-10-04 | Headed up by forum user Xpointed in collaboration with Mr Ball-Fish this will be a 2.5d take on the next Shenmue installment!
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Thanks for watching!SHENMUE 4 KICKSTARTER VIABILITY - A DIFFERENT LOOK - Shenmue DojoShenmue Dojo2023-09-23 | Following a discussion with a fellow community member Matt goes back to look at the idea of Shenmue 4 Kickstarter from a different POV and discusses it's viability if they've nearly finished making Shenmue 4
Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCjvnGvNdVyOcXkYanOfmRoQ/community?lb=UgkxBQ3XkIFurOiIXzeThwu-w-BykUNezRIhAir Twister 鈴木裕(クリエーター) トークショー【TGS2023】Shenmue Dojo2023-09-22 | TGS2023 Talkshow hosted by Esra Krabbe. Yu Suzuki discusses all things Air Twister in this ININ Games/Konami StreamCharacter Exploration - Niao Sun - Shenmue DojoShenmue Dojo2023-09-16 | In part 5 of the character exploration series Matt takes a look at one of the most mysterious characters in all of the series....
NIAO SUN.
Look into her concept art, histroy and future story impact in this 10 minute breakdown video!Shenmue Lore Investigation - EP 9: Shenhuas Parents / Chinese Dynasties / Last Emperor / ClothingShenmue Dojo2023-09-16 | Join James as he explores Shenhua's Parents, The Last Emperor, all Chinese Dynasties and Clothing. We also check out some other cool bits of lore and history!
Welcome back to the Shenmue Dojo Show! In today's show, James and Matt compile a collection of Shenmue 1 music that either defines the game to them or means something special. We also provide the results of a recent FREE music poll that we conducted to determine the Shenmue fans top 5 FREE tracks!
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Thanks for watching!#LetsGetShenmue4 #ShenmueAnime2 Stream Shenmue Dojo Plays Shenmue 2, News and More!Shenmue Dojo2023-09-04 | Powered by Restream restream.io#LetsGetShenmue4 #ShenmueAnime2 Stream Shenmue Dojo Plays Shenmue 2, News and More!Shenmue Dojo2023-09-04 | ...Shenmue Character Exploration Video - Ren - Shenmue DojoShenmue Dojo2023-09-02 | In Part 3 of the Character Exploration Series @mattoliver18 takes a look at one of #Shenmue's most popular characters in the series... Ren!
We look into his history and potential story in Shenmue 4 & 5.