Sega on Shenmue 3: 'Never say never'

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Sega's top brass have acknowledged the overwhelming reader response to CVG's 'Would you buy Shenmue 3?' feature - and told fans that their dream may not be dead yet.

Our 'Debate' article generated over 100 comments from readers earlier this month - with many more on CVG's Facebook page and around the web.


Nearly all responses were positive. Only 777's post summed up the mood: "I would buy Shenmue 3 even if it cost me my soul."

The president of Sega West, Mike Hayes, noted the reaction. He told CVG:

"While at present we have no plans for the franchise [on next-gen consoles], the response to CVG's question has certainly shown the Shenmue legacy ignites a lot of passion among fans. Never say never..."

So there you have it. There is a light, and it never goes out.

Meanwhile, Sega is preparing a new Shenmue for iPhone and PC.

Shenmue City will act as a 'side-story' to the original Dreamcast classic. It will be free-to-play, with in-game items to buy.

Sega is yet to slap a release date on the title - or hint that it will ever make its way outside of Japan.