How 'Shenmue' Paved the Way for Modern Gaming www.geek.com

With Shenmue III finally out today, we’re revisiting this look back on how this quirky franchise forklifted video games into the new millennium.
At the time, it was the most expensive video game ever made.
Free RoamingOne of the biggest trends of the PS2 era was the rise of Grand Theft Auto and similar free-roaming adventure games.
Living WorldsUnlike most contemporary adventure games, non-player characters didn’t just stand around waiting for you to pump them for information.
Will it be as progressive as the first two installments, or will it further advance video game storytelling and design?