Speaking at GDC 2011, Yu Suzuki, Manager of R&D at AM Plus (a new SEGA studio) and the mind behind the beloved Shenmue franchise, had some interesting comments.

Via a translator, Yu Suzuki started talking about Shenmue 3, stating "I think SEGA will let me make it…it's a matter of budget…we have to make it in an affordable way."Suzuki also quashed the rumors that the original Shenmue cost SEGA $70 million dollars to make, stating that it actually cost $47 million.And finally, he also mentioned the purported MMO Shenmue Online , stating "of course we want to make it someday."While these aren't confirmations of any upcoming titles, especially since Suzuki has since started his own small company, it's interesting that he's still implying these projects aren't off the table. Are you guys ready for more Shenmue?