[the groutch]

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if this is true, it could be one step closer to the holy grail of Shenmue 3

[Benzino]

This is looking very likely, awesome!

Sega is ready to release HD updates of cult Dreamcast classics Shenmue and Shenmue 2, according to a new report.

Shenmue HD and Shenmue 2 HD will be released on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade, Gamerzines claimed.

Indeed development of both titles has been finished for over a year, an anonymous source said. The hold up was due to Sega working out the future of the Shenmue franchise, apparently. "Namely, whether or not Shenmue 3 would ever see the light of day," said the report.

If true, Shenmue's HD revamp follows similar efforts with other cult Dreamcast games. Sega recently announced Jet Set Radio HD, due out this summer.

Sega issued Eurogamer the following statement: "The games that were mentioned are definitely among the most requested re-releases. We can't go into specifics about our future releases, but we are excited to see so much passion surrounding our Dreamcast-era games."

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[grimm2005]

Just saw this as well on Joystiq: http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/17/ru...ting-xbla-psn/

I'm cautiously optimistic!

[jaykhunter]

I imagine they'll want to see how Shenmue 1&2 are received in today's gaming circles before pushing on with a third, but I really think we'll get one at some point. It might be bastardised into a much more compacted game (think going from GTA IV to LA Noire) but i think we'll get it

[Pride Fighter]

Cannot wait for Shenmue 3. Hopefully they can bring it out.