Small, interesting tidbit to note on SEGA's website...
Remember their "brand" strategy from a few years ago, where they focused on key brands, rather than new IP as much?
Interesting to note that Shenmue is now listed as a brand on their website, alongside Yakuza, Sonic, Football Manager, Total War, and the like. Valkyria Chronicles, Shining Resonance Refrain...not listed. Shenmue is. Not at all confirming Shenmue IV - X, but interesting nonetheless. Maybe they now have subtle faith in the future of the franchise. Adam Koralik did hint that support of I & II could lead to bigger and better things...
http://www.sega.com/Edit:
SEGA - Sammy seems to really be banking on Shenmue as one of their IP revivals they want to focus on for their "Road To 2020" initiative. See here:
https://www.segasammy.co.jp/english/pdf ... _final.pdf (Slide 22)
https://www.segasammy.co.jp/english/pdf ... _final.pdf (Slide 11)
https://www.segasammy.co.jp/english/pdf ... inal__.pdf (Slide 22)
Cautiously optimistic.