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Monday, December 29, 2025

Yu Suzuki’s Keyword for 2026: “Maru” — Reflections on 2025 (Famitsu.com)

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  "171 Game Creators' New Year's Resolutions" from Famitsu (the Chinese Zodiac animal sign for 2026 is the Horse) Famitsu....
Sunday, December 28, 2025

What's on the Menu in Dobuita: Yamaji Soba Noodles Restaurant

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In Shenmue, Dobuita's many restaurants have been crafted in realistic detail, offering a variety of different cuisine and dishes, even i...
Saturday, December 13, 2025

Shenmue Development Timeline (May 1998 - Dec 1999)

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Most Shenmue fans already know the broad story of the game’s development: the early demos, the ever-extending release date, and the rumors i...
Monday, December 8, 2025

Poll Result: Patrons' Choice Topic for December 2025

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Every month Phantom River Stone holds a poll among our patrons to choose a topic for the blog in the coming month. After tallying the votes ...
Sunday, November 30, 2025

Shenmue’s Road to Release (Shenmue "Complete Guide" Feature, March 2000)

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Not long after the release of  Shenmue ~Chapter One: Yokosuka~ , the Shenmue  Complete Guide , with its distinctive black cover, was publish...
Friday, November 7, 2025

Poll Result: Patrons' Choice Topic for November 2025

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Every month Phantom River Stone holds a poll among our patrons to choose a topic for the blog in the coming month. After tallying the votes ...
Thursday, November 6, 2025

Megumi Yasu Photoshoot - Nozomi Harasaki Cosplay | Dreamcast Magazine, March 2000

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The March 2000 edition of Japan's Dreamcast Magazine featured cosplay by Megumi Yasu, the voice actress who portrayed Nozomi Harasaki in...
Thursday, October 9, 2025

Poll Result: Patrons' Choice Topic for October 2025

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Every month Phantom River Stone holds a poll among our patrons to choose a topic for the blog in the coming month. After tallying the votes ...