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Dojo community member Amir has written an extensive article on the history of the Shenmue franchise.
Each of the four parts listed below covers a specific area of Shenmue's illustrious past and is a highly recommended read for all Shenmue enthusiasts - or those who simply want a better understanding of the franchise's history.
Part I:
Of Dreams and Dreamcasts
Part II:
The Death of the Dreamcast and Shenmue’s Uncertain Fate
Part III:
The Brief Lives of Shenmue Online & Shenmue City, Birth of Ys Net & Seeds of an Idea
Part IV:
Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt and Hope