Lady Lilith Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 http://segabits.com/blog/2014/02/19/has-sega-lost-the-trademark-on-shenmue/ Weird the way things happen? In one month from today, March 19th, Yu Suzuki will take the stage at GDC to talk about Shenmue, Ryo Hazuki has made his return to SEGA’s All-Stars Racing games and now SEGA loses the trademark for the franchise in the USA? Seems like a step back for fans and it seems to be true. According to the trademark page, the reason they dropped the trademark was “because registrant did not file an acceptable declaration under Section 8.” So what is Section 8? You can read it all here, but the whole thing revolves around SEGA not coming with a ‘declaration’ on why they should keep it and why they haven’t been making commercial uses of it. Though, I think this is a mistake since SEGA technically is making ‘use’ of the franchise with his appearances in recent games and even merchandise. I have a feeling this trademark issue is something SEGA is already working on fixing. Maybe since Sega lost the trademark, Yu can freely make a Shenmue III now, or rerelease the games on PSN? I know he wanted to do those things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitsuneChaos Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Given the demand of Shenmue in the past decade by consumers, I'd be rather doubtful that this would just end up ignored. If not by SEGA, then someone. Personally, I'm not concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyondthegrave07 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 *Insert a "we want a Shenmue 3" comment here* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I know Sony have mentioned they want Shenmue on PlayStation so I really hope this is what they need to make that happen. Shenmue has a pretty damn big following and it has been ridiculous that Sega has let the franchise sit idle for over a decade. Parker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEMON Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I hoping what Parker's thinking. Shenmue 3 as a PS4 exclusive would be awesome.. or even just the first 2 remastered would be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyperiorx Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I know Sony have mentioned they want Shenmue on PlayStation so I really hope this is what they need to make that happen. Shenmue has a pretty damn big following and it has been ridiculous that Sega has let the franchise sit idle for over a decade. Parker I think it's because they know they would probably mess it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goekie Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 *Insert a "we want a Shenmue 3" comment here* We want Shenmue 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I think it's because they know they would probably mess it up. I'm sure the same development team from Shenmue and Shenmue II would be doing work on the third game and the first two were absolutely stellar so there is no reason to think the third would be any different. I think it is about money more than anything else. The Shenmue games were immensely expensive to make and because the Dreamcast didn't sell that well I don't know if Sega really recouped their money. Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitsuneChaos Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I know Sony have mentioned they want Shenmue on PlayStation so I really hope this is what they need to make that happen. Shenmue has a pretty damn big following and it has been ridiculous that Sega has let the franchise sit idle for over a decade. Parker Just because they want it doesn't necessarily mean that they'd do a good job with it. I'm pretty sure any company would want a title that is essentially guaranteed to make them money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Just because they want it doesn't necessarily mean that they'd do a good job with it. I'm pretty sure any company would want a title that is essentially guaranteed to make them money. Sony are generally very generous with developers and give them the freedom they want to make their game as they want it. If I recall correctly Kaz Hirai met with Yu Suzuki (the creator of Shenmue) and expressed his interest into getting Shenmue on PlayStation. If they can manage to do that I see no reason why Sony wouldn't allow Yu Suzuki to continue with the development (along with his own team) and I really doubt he'll make a bad game if he gets to work as he wants. Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitsuneChaos Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Sony are generally very generous with developers and give them the freedom they want to make their game as they want it. If I recall correctly Kaz Hirai met with Yu Suzuki (the creator of Shenmue) and expressed his interest into getting Shenmue on PlayStation. If they can manage to do that I see no reason why Sony wouldn't allow Yu Suzuki to continue with the development (along with his own team) and I really doubt he'll make a bad game if he gets to work as he wants. Parker Or they could simply toss it over to Santa Monica Studios simply because -- well, why the fuck not; they've been ripping off Shenmue QTEs from the start. All-in-all, this is all hypothetical and we'll eventually wind up with either something or nothing. Time to just wait it all out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Or they could simply toss it over to Santa Monica Studios simply because -- well, why the fuck not; they've been ripping off Shenmue QTEs from the start. All-in-all, this is all hypothetical and we'll eventually wind up with either something or nothing. Time to just wait it all out. I've been waiting over a decade, I WANT SHENMUE III DAMMIT! Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitsuneChaos Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 My inquiry is where the hell this supposed "Shenmue HD Collection" that's supposedly "been finished for a long time now" is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExHaseo Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Just because they want it doesn't necessarily mean that they'd do a good job with it. I'm pretty sure any company would want a title that is essentially guaranteed to make them money. At this point, I just want something. Even if it's not as good as the first two, at least we'll finally be able to finish the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xzero4812 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 i cant speak on all the details but according to this article it sees like this only applies in the US, so that would mean sega would be capable of releasing a shenmue sequal anywhere else, but it would have to be renamed if they intend to release in the US correct??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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