Yu Suzuki Signs Special Edition of Anticipated Dreamcast Game – Shenmue
November 8, 2000
In time for the launch of “Shenmue(tm),” the most cinematic videogame this holiday season for the Sega Dreamcast(tm), Sega� of America will ship a special “Shenmue Limited Edition” version to select retailers nationwide. At Software Etc. (Store 812) in San Jose, “Shenmue” developer, Yu Suzuki, will be on-site Saturday, November 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. meeting consumers and signing autographs. Signed by Suzuki, The “Shenmue Limited Edition” features a bonus 5th music CD in addition to the four “Shenmue” game discs. The music CD will contain tracks including more than 10 original orchestral scores from “Shenmue.”
“Shenmue” is a cinematic epic featuring hundreds of speaking characters, a highly interactive 3D world, groundbreaking real-time environments and an online component to enhance gameplay. In “Shenmue,” players assume the role of Ryo Hazuki, a young man on a mission to unravel the mystery of his father’s death. “Shenmue” was featured among Newsweek’s “top five games at E3 [Electronic Entertainment Expo]” and was given four out of four stars from Time Digital this fall.
“Shenmue” and the “Shenmue Limited Edition” have a suggested retail price of $49.95 and will be available on Sega.com in addition to retail stores nationwide. Both versions hit shelves November 7th and are rated “Teen.”
Where: Software Etc. 812
3600-A Stevens Creek Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95117
When: Saturday, November 11
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM