I've been a long-time reader here, going back about 10 years. Always kept checking back here for news on Shenmue III, and finally the dream will come true! June 15th 2015 is a day that I will always remember
I've been gaming as my main hobby ever since I was 6. Had never played before I went to one of my dad's friends house. His son had a Playstation, and I played the original Crash Bandicoot. I was hooked instantly and my parents bought me a Playstation that Christmas.
Yet it wasn't until my brother got a Dreamcast for Christmas in 1999 that I started playing RPG's and more sophisticated games (only played Sports, Racing and platformers on PS1). Through reading the Official Dreamcast Magazine I became aware of Shenmue.
At first I mocked it for having a silly name, but I eventually read an article about Shenmue in detail which intrigued me. I still remember buying my first copy in the store (unfortunately no longer open) and bringing it home. By the time the first cutscenes had finished, I knew the game was special. Shenmue and Shenmue II are my favourite games of those that I have ever played. And I have played them many, many times over the years (most recently last summer)
Roll on Shenmue 3 and (hopefully) Shenmue HD!