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[Nibel]

And now Shenmue 3

Spoiler

D

please!
And Jet Grind Radio!

 

[Conor 419]

Absolutely colossal news, I was not prepared for this today. The whole area I'm in at the moment is absolutely buzzing about this, at least 46 people have told me they're pre-ordering a 3DS as a result of this announcement, a further fifty or so have said they're cancelling their Vita pre-orders and trading in their PS3's.

Golly!

 

[sorijealut]

Gaf is telling me I need a man... from the sea...!
+ 3D pop out face

oh no...

 

[Paznos]

I loved Seaman on the Dreamcast it will be interesting to see what they do with it on the 3DS.

Sony get Shenmue!

 

[shadyspace]

Absolutely colossal news, I was not prepared for this today. The whole area I'm in at the moment is absolutely buzzing about this, at least 46 people have told me they're pre-ordering a 3DS as a result of this announcement, a further fifty or so have said they're cancelling their Vita pre-orders and trading in their PS3's.

Golly!

Why you lying dawg?

 

[dallow_bg]

I really don't care unless it's localized.
Uselss otherwise.

 

[Conor 419]

Why you lying dawg?

'twas a joke br0.

 

[RPG_Fanatic]

In a feature about Nintendo, Nikkei mentions a plan from the company to revive other publisher's titles on the 3DS as part of a strategy to bring new strong titles to the system. The paper mentions Seaman as an example of this, but does not provide specifics.

Revive Megaman Legends 3 please.

 

[Cosmonaut X]

Now that's an interesting - and typically Nintendo - approach.

Planning to work with third parties on their "dormant" franchises has a couple of benefits:

-- It's likely to be less expensive - in terms of co-development funding, or promotional funding - than trying to secure exclusives from currently-popular franchises;
-- There's room to experiment more than there would be with a current, refined series with a weight of player expectation;
-- It's good for the company's credibility with gamers to be seen embracing older series and bringing them back (though this becomes a potential issue if the games don't live up to expectations), and;
-- If they can hit it big with a revived franchise, any agreements made with third parties would likely put Nintendo in a strong position to keep the revitalised series on their platforms.

Good stuff.

 

[seady]

Now what are the chances for it to be localize?

 

[SDBurton]

Jet Grind Radio is next I can feel it in my bone(s)

Don't tease me bro.

 

[JustAnotherOtaku]

Megaton! I will buy this.

 

[FreeMufasa]

Good. One of the big Dreamcast games I missed out on.

This video still makes me laugh http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4MqvIHxkQo

 

[SteeloDMZ]

Just googled seaman.

What the fuck is this about?

 

[Combichristoffersen]

In a feature about Nintendo, Nikkei mentions a plan from the company to revive other publisher's titles on the 3DS as part of a strategy to bring new strong titles to the system. The paper mentions Seaman as an example of this, but does not provide specifics.

Maybe Nintendo will revive all those first-party IPs Sony themselves don't care about anymore, like Medievil

 

[beje]

Jet Set Radio + Jet Set Radio Future bundle in 3D with the ability of drawing custom graffiti and my life would be complete

 

[sixteen-bit]

Just googled seaman.

What the fuck is this about?

it's a pet sim

 

[Sadist]

Just googled seaman.

What the fuck is this about?

Awesomeness

 

[Shion]

Maybe Shenmue will be next then!

Nah Shenmue is for the big screen.
Jet Set Radio and Phantasy Star Online on the other hand...

 

[botty]

Just googled seaman.

What the fuck is this about?

I expect that thing to get a facelift.

 

[SteeloDMZ]

Medievil was amazing. I jumped from my seat last E3 when they mentioned "Medievil"..... just to find later that it was actually a shitty medieval move game.

 

[jchap]

Already got some on my 3ds; want Jet Grind Radio instead

 

[LuchaShaq]

First game that has me even 1% excited about the 3ds. If it was a sequel/new stuff added besides lol3d it would actually be cool.

As of now 40$ N64 ports are insane but so are Dreamcast ports.

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

finally, seaman popping out of my screen

This is great news though. I can't wait to play this.

 

[Metal-Geo]

Yes! Fish poo flying out of the screen!

 

[StayDead]

Revive Megaman Legends 3 please.

It's never going to happen but if it did... *dreams*

 

[Gustav]

Just googled seaman.

What the fuck is this about?

You googled but couldn't find the Wikipedia link?

 

[JustAnotherOtaku]

Just googled seaman.

Careful when doing that

 

[TheSeks]

I'd rather Yoot make another SimTower.

 

[Sadist]

I guess the whole Nintendo wants to revive 3rd party IP's is worth a new thread huh?

Edit: Mods think alike.

 

[pakkit]

This is an "OH SHIT" moment for me. Seaman is an awesome game experience.

 

[Eric C]

Now put ChuChu Rocket, and Sega Swirl on the eshop too.

Baku Baku too.

 

[Mpl90]

I'm starting thinkint there will be a possibility to have the fish with a Mii's face...and I don't know how to feel

 

[Conor 419]

I guess the whole Nintendo wants to revive 3rd party IP's is worth a new thread huh?

I was going to make it but I remembered I am a Junior, needs a thread though for sure.

 

[Galang]

Reviving third party franchises? Interesting strategy, hopefully it means a new Jet Set Radio + Panzer Dragoon...

 

[Emitan]

From what I know of the game, it doesn't seem like a full retail game. Isn't it just a bizarre fish man talking to you? I'd buy it on eShop.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Now put ChuChu Rocket, and Sega Swirl on the eshop too.

I got ChuChu on my iPhone. I'm good.

 

[Jade Knight 08]

Revive Breath of Fire plz.


Or better yet give us Breath of Fire collection to 3DS or Wii U instead.

 

[Jackano]

Seaman, what a great curiosity I will certainly play this time!

Reviving 3rd parties franchises (after doing so with its own franchises - Kid Icarus, Sin & Punishment, Punch-Out!! or Pikmin) is a strong point for Nintendo in order to regain some gamers love for sure.

 

[Sadist]

So, what would work on 3DS?

Sega
- Seaman
- Skies of Arcadia
- Jet Set Radio
- Alex Kidd
- Shenmue

Capcom
- Onimusha
- Ghost's & Ghoul's
- Gargoyle's Quest
- Maximo

 

[Sho_Nuff82]

I can actually see this franchise getting a sort of revival in the handheld simulation space.

Next up: Virtual On 3D.

 

[Poyunch]

Seaman should just replace the old OS. Whenever you turn on the 3DS you'll be welcomed by your smartass fish-frog-man.

 

[Stinkles]

Can't wait to watch Greg Orlando play this on a bus.

 

[Solid warrior]

Maybe Shenmue will be next then!

Wow, it's going to be HUGE. I think the 3DS 4GB card can hold Shenmue.

 

[Emitan]

When does Wii U get Power Stone 3 HD with online?

 

[Reticent Rhino]

I was surprised by the Andriasang article saying that this sold well, but according to the Wikipedia article it was the third best-selling Dreamcast game in Japan:

In Japan, the Dreamcast version of Seaman has sold 399,342 copies as of February 1, 2004, making it the third best-selling Dreamcast game in the region at the time.[4] The PlayStation 2 version of the game has sold 305,632 in Japan as of November 2, 2008

I always thought this game bombed, but I guess not?

...I would also like to take this opportunity to futilely wish for a new Ecco the Dolphin.

 

[Neoriceisgood]

Seaman for smash brothers!

 

[GhostSeed]

EDIT: Going off the post above I not sure which numbers are right.


Seaman is one of, if not the best selling games on Dreamcast in Japan FYI.

Japanese Dreamcast Game Sales

From Nov. 27, 1998 - Aug. 31, 2001

01. Seaman (Sega) - 539,367
02. Sonic Adventure (Sega) - 475,152
03. Biohazard CODE: Veronica (Capcom) - 469,813
04. Sega Rally 2 (Sega) - 421,836
05. Shenme (Sega) - 392,111
06. Virtua Fighter 3tb (Sega) - 373,749
07. J League Pro Soccer Club oh Tsukurou! (Sega) - 369,116
08. Soul Calibur (Namco) - 359,346
09. Virtua Striker 2 Ver. 2000.1 (SEGA) - 319,825
10. Sakura Taien 3 (Sega) - 314,597

From a old thread I made.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=368000

 

[tolkir]

Time to revive Megaman.

 

[massoluk]

So, what would work on 3DS?

Sega
- Seaman
- Skies of Arcadia
- Jet Set Radio
- Alex Kidd
- Shenmue

Capcom
- Onimusha
- Ghost's & Ghoul's
- Gargoyle's Quest
- Maximo

Capcom
- Captain Commando
Hudson Soft
- Bomberman