New media: Shenmue II

Sega Japan has released a handful of new screenshots from Shenmue II for the Dreamcast. The screens highlight several of the new characters in the game, including Fanmei Kun, Kou, Joy, Ren, and Shenhua. In his travels through Hong Kong and mainland China the game's lead character Hazuku Ryo will encounter a variety of friendly characters and new enemies. Shenmue II will include chapters 2 through 6, in an epic story that spans 16 chapters in length. The game will be released for the Japanese Dreamcast this summer. A North American release is currently planned for November of this year.