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.
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