Category Archives: Shenmue

The Hazuki Diaries Part Four – Let’s Get Sweaty

Posted on May 31, 2014 by ryan

“The Hazuki Diaries” is a project in which I chronicle my replay of the original Shenmue on the Dreamcast. Check out part one here. After asking around a bit, I learned that Charlie often hung out at a tattoo parlor in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreamcast, Shenmue, Yu Suzuki | Tagged Dreamcast, Ryo Hazuki, Sega, Shenmue | Leave a comment

The Hazuki Diaries Part Three – Kickin’ Ass and Feedin’ Cats

Posted on May 25, 2014 by ryan

“The Hazuki Diaries” is a project in which I chronicle my replay of the original Shenmue on the Dreamcast. Check out part one here and part two here. If the previous day was one of sloth and distraction (paralleling my own real-life Sundays), … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreamcast, Shenmue, Uncategorized, Yu Suzuki | Tagged Dreamcast, Ryo Hazuki, sailors, Sega, Shenmue | 1 Comment

The Hazuki Diaries Part Two – I’ll Find Lan Di, Just Hang-On

Posted on May 24, 2014 by ryan

“The Hazuki Diaries” is a project in which I chronicle my replay of the original Shenmue on the Dreamcast. Check out part one here. I left my home in search of anyone who knew anything about the people involved with … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreamcast, Hang-On, Shenmue, Yu Suzuki | Tagged arcade, Capsule Toys, Cat, Dreamcast, Game You, Hang-On, Kitty, Megumi, Sega, Shenmue | 2 Comments

The Hazuki Diaries Part One – December 3, 1986

Posted on May 22, 2014 by ryan

I had a lot of fun documenting my replay of Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2 on the Dreamcast, so I decided to do it again, but this time with Shenmue! I’m calling it “The Hazuki Diaries” and it’s going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreamcast, Shenmue, Uncategorized | Tagged dojo, Dreamcast, Hazuki Residence, Ryo Hazuki, Sega, Shenmue | 3 Comments

Electronica or Buttrock- What is Sega’s Musical Legacy?

Posted on January 19, 2014 by ryan

As I listened to the final episode of Saturday Night Sega (RIP) recently, I was struck by the sheer variety of the tunes played during the show. Despite all the disparate styles of songs played, two genres were most prevalent: … Continue reading →

Posted in Crush 40, Game music, Jet Set Radio, Shenmue, Space Channel 5, The House of the Dead, Victory Goal, Yu Suzuki, Yuzo Koshiro | Tagged buttrock, Crush 40, electronica, Ferrari F355 Challenge, Jet Set Radio, music, Sega, Shenmue, Soundtrack, techno, Yu Suzuki, Yuzo Koshiro | 2 Comments

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed – Ryo Hazuki DLC

Posted on January 14, 2014 by ryan

One Ryo Hazuki DLC for Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (PC Steam version), $1.59. I’ll try it.

Posted in After Burner, Hang-On, OutRun, Shenmue, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, Space Harrier, Sumo Digital, Yu Suzuki | Tagged DLC, PC, Ryo Hazuki, Shenmue, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, Steam, Sumo Digital | 4 Comments

Sega Digital Review – 3D Super Hang-On

Posted on December 4, 2013 by ryan

Released November 28, 2013 / $5.99 Version Reviewed: 3DS Original Release: Arcade / 1987 EDIT: I was just informed on Twitter by the producer of the Sega 3D Classics, Yosuke Okunari, that Super Hang-On was not actually a Yu Suzuki-directed … Continue reading →

Posted in Hang-On, M2, Shenmue, Super Hang-On, Yu Suzuki | Tagged 3D Wii, 3DS, M2, Review, Shenmue, Super Hang-On, Virtual Console, Yu Suzuki | 3 Comments

Happy Dreamcast Day! 99 Ways to Celebrate

Posted on September 9, 2012 by ryan

Today marks the 13th anniversary of the Dreamcast’s North American debut on 9/9/99 and it’s a great time to celebrate this incredible and innovative system! 99 ways to celebrate the Dreamcast today (in no particular order): 1. Wish the Dreamcast … Continue reading →

Posted in Cannon Spike, Chu Chu Rocket, Crazy Taxi, Dreamcast, Japanese commercials, Jet Set Radio, Magazines, Nick Hornby, Phantasy Star Online, Sega fans are awesome, Segagaga, SEGAROCKS, Shenmue, Skies of Arcadia, Sonic, Space Channel 5, The House of the Dead, Yume Neko | Tagged 9/9/99, anniversary, Cannon Spike, Crazy Taxi, Dreamcast, Gundam, House of the Dead 2, Phantasy Star Online, Sega, Shenmue, Sonic Adventure, Space Channel 5 | 7 Comments

Sega Fun Club Podcast Episode 3 – Dreamcast Memories

Posted on September 7, 2012 by ryan

Get the episode on iTunes! The Sega Dreamcast is pretty much the most important video game system ever to me. In this episode of Sega Fun Club I explain why, sharing some of my fondest Dreamcast memories. John (the other … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreamcast, Phantasy Star Online, Sega Fun Club Podcast, Shenmue | Tagged Bicycles and Gravel, Dead or Alive 2, Phantasy Star Online, podcast, Sega Dreamcast, Sega Fun Club, Sega podcast, Shenmue, Virtua Tennis | 3 Comments

#GiveYuTheShenmueLicense

Posted on August 31, 2012 by ryan

This coming Monday is September the 3rd and if you’re a frustrated Shenmue fan, you know what that means: Shenmue Tweetathon! The campaign was started in January of this year by “Team Yu.” It was inspired by an interview with … Continue reading →