Quantcast



Rodger Swan descided to make a trip out to Yokosuka to see if he could find any real world locations based off of Sega's Shenmue. Sure enough, he was able to locate several, including what looks like the path that leads to protagonist Ryo Hazuki's home. See if you can spot any other familiar locations.

Also Shenmue-related are some prank calls (viewable after the jump) that the guys over at Tapezilla have decided to inaugurate their new podcast with. They use voice clips of Ryo to call Terry’s Gold asking for Terry in the first call, resulting in a pretty funny conversation. The second call sees Ryo calling a Hong Kong Buffet asking for directions to Hong Kong. Unfortunately, no one there can help him.

There's also a call where they mess with a guy named Fred.  It's actually a little mean seeing as how he's only trying to sell his PS2. Still, I’ve got to commend the guy for being as patient as he was.

[Via NeoGAF -- Thanks, Daniel!

 

 








More gaming stories around the web. Got news? Submit yours to tips@destructoid.com



Post a comment! You can also post a photo below:

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

17 comments | showing # 1 to 17
prev next

bruceleethree's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/11/2008 14:20
bruceleethree
i never played shenmue.
vuffi_raa's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/11/2008 14:35
vuffi_raa
the town is awesome I loved shenmue and only got to play a subbed version of 2 on dreamcast(since I never had a 1st gen xbox) and am looking forward to getting it and playing it on wii
007's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/11/2008 14:37
007
"Ah, this is like SO shenmue. Like the entire vibe of this place. Like... Oh my gosh!"

...Where's Terry?!
rgalan's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/11/2008 14:42
rgalan
Shenmue is from sega not capcom
Justin Villasenor's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/11/2008 14:43
Justin Villasenor
Whoops, my bad. I have a tendency to mix them up at times.
Respectable Gentleman's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/11/2008 14:56
Respectable Gentleman
Wow. I envy that guy. The 3rd call is irrelevant but it is funny. Hohohoho Too many wieners.
13thDragon's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/11/2008 15:04
13thDragon
You have no idea how jealous I am of that guy.
Dende-snail's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/11/2008 15:21
Dende-snail
I've never been that fascinated by a guy buying a can of coke -_-
X10 for the gacha machine.
Chocobo Knight's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/11/2008 15:24
Chocobo Knight
I will have my revenge!
savagesaladin's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/11/2008 16:10
savagesaladin
@bruceleethree

You're a special little guy, aren't ya? Heres a ball. Perhaps you would like to bounce it.
Brian Szabelski's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/11/2008 16:18
Brian Szabelski
Are there any sailors around, though?
Cyberxion's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/11/2008 16:28
Cyberxion
I like how they were being total pricks to that guy after he hung up, when it was clear that by the end, he was just saying whatever they wanted to hear just to put an end to the douche-baggery. That was awesome, only totally not.
kevinski's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/11/2008 18:31
kevinski
Erm...that hill looks nothing like the one leading to Ryo's house.
zavage's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/11/2008 21:31
zavage
i never played shenmue so i searched up on it and then watched this video and WOW they seriously took the landscapes seriously everything is just like the game and it looks like fun over there it makes me wanna go
Clockwork's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/11/2008 23:14
Clockwork
Very awesome video. Everything looks so damn close.
Batthink's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/12/2008 04:55
Batthink
"I will have my revenge!" :OD

That first Tapezilla is so funny.
STB TZ's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/20/2008 11:57
STB TZ
Thanks for everyone's comments! Tapezilla has a new Shenmue prank call: "Harbor Punks Bother Frank" (http://www.tapezilla.net/prank-calls/shenmue-harbor-punks-bother-frank/). If you liked Ryo's call to Terry's Gold, you'll definitely like the conversation with Frank.
prev next

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

Comments policy

Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?

Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!