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[randomkid]

My PS2 sorta started dying in the middle of my Yakuza 2 playthrough so I had to shelve it. Would love to get this, Wii U or PS3, someone just find a way to make it happen please.

 

[deleted]

It's nice to have 'new' games, but to whom will they sell this?
The Yakuza audience is on Playstation, the SEGA audience is scattered and the Wii U needs to recover before they are able to sell a generation late port for it. Are they planning to establish an audience and bring the next Yakuza games on Wii U too? Will the rest of the Yakuza follow?

 

[airmangataosenai]

I don't know about that. . .Zombie U wasnt exactly JP catered as Ryu ga Gotoku is.

What about comparing it to other late PS3 ports? Fist of the North Star 2 was the only game released for Wii U in January and it only did like 5k units first week. The PS3 version of that game also did a heck of a lot more than 100k too.

 

[Kyon]

It's nice to have 'new' games, but to whom will they sell this?
The Yakuza audience is on Playstation, the SEGA audience is scattered and the Wii U needs to recover before they are able to sell a generation late port for it. Are they planning to establish an audience and bring the next Yakuza games on Wii U too? Will the rest of the Yakuza follow?

Since most all yakuza fans in japan have a PS3 and the collection sold 80-100k there is no chance in hell the wii u version will go past 10-20k imo

 

[deleted]

Since most all yakuza fans in japan have a PS3 and the collection sold 80-100k there is no chance in hell the wii u version will go past 10-20k imo

I think so too, so what sense does this port make? An eShop exclusive version of Valkyria Chronicles 2&3 is likely to sell more than that.

 

[Loris146]

Not bad.

 

[Noisepurge]

would it be too much to ask of Sega Japan to bolt on the existing english subtitles

 

[IrishNinja]

Give me a local release. Then do Yakuza 5. That's all that I ask. I'm too lazy to learn Japanese.

that's all anyone wants man

Since most all yakuza fans in japan have a PS3 and the collection sold 80-100k there is no chance in hell the wii u version will go past 10-20k imo

i see that shade kyons

 

[Kyon]

I think so too, so what sense does this port make? An eShop exclusive version of Valkyria Chronicles 2&3 is likely to sell more than that.

There is no sense. This is probably just something Sega threw in to the contract deal they have.

Most likely required almost zero effort. Quick cash

i see that shade kyons

But did I lie tho?

 

[ULTROS!]

I think so too, so what sense does this port make? An eShop exclusive version of Valkyria Chronicles 2&3 is likely to sell more than that.

Nintendo: Hey SEGA, here's some extra bucks for you if you give the Wii U any game. Any game.
Sega: ok *ports Yakuza 1&2 collection*.

 

[Nibel]

The megaton that GAF doesn't deserve

 

[IrishNinja]

But did I lie tho?

ima buy like 3 copies, so if you extrapolate from that...shit's going triple platinum is what i'm sayin

Nintendo: Hey SEGA, here's some extra bucks for you if you give the Wii U any game. Any game.
Sega: ok *ports Yakuza 1&2 collection*.

already 1000% more effort than most non-Ubi devs at the moment

The megaton that GAF doesn't deserve

talk to 'em

 

[The Spoony Hou]

Please, Nintendo, help me play an Yakuza game, finally.

 

[ULTROS!]

Look at the bright side, at least Sega didn't port Sonic 2006.

 

[zakislam]

Here's the debut Wii U trailer for Yakuza 1 & 2 HD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI0ZMbYySUQ

 

[sakipon]

There is no sense. This is probably just something Sega threw in to the contract deal they have.

Most likely required almost zero effort. Quick cash

You're saying his port will bring them quick cash and at the same time wondering why they'd release it?

A cash grab + the possibility of widening the Yakuza fanbase to cover Nintendo gamers. How's that senseless..?

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Looking good. The second screen really suits this games menus and maps.

 

[AzaK]

i only played the first one. the load times were awful.

Shit, then imagine how the Wii U ones will be.

 

[Bulbagarden]

If this comes to Australia, and includes the Japanese language track, then I could easily see myself adding this to my Wii U library.

 

[Clov]

I've been wanting to give the series a try, and this would be a great way to start if it was brought over to the west! I'd love for Sega to bring it over themselves, though maybe Nintendo will if they're not willing to?

Probably just a pipe dream, though...

 

[IrishNinja]

i only played the first one. the load times were awful.

aw man ani, that's like the worst one

 

[Jubern]

aw man ani, that's like the worst one

I'd rather say it's the "least good", since it's not exactly terrible. The story might still be the best in the series (eternal debate...)

But thinking about it, it's true that for all the flack the series get for being formulaic, it always finds a way to evolve bit by bit in the good direction. The first one had a solid base plagued by biiiig technical or design problems (load times and unavoidable encounters being the worst offenders). But it progressively got better in 2, Kenzan, 4 and 5.
After playing 4 and currently 5, I could probably never go back to 1. 2, maybe.

... I might ask that friend of mine who has an unopened (sigh) copy of the PS3 collection to lend it to me just to see how far can my love of the series take me.

 

[Larsen B]

I've finished all of the localised games and will gladly play them all again if re-released on Wii U.

In fact, Nintendo, spend some of that Bayonetta 2 money on getting Y5 localised and then release a Yakuza Pentalogy. I'll defend your little console on every message board imaginable.

 

[Nibel]

aw man ani, that's like the worst one

Wait what

The worst one? What do I have to expect from 2+3+4 then?

 

[Dereck]

Yakuza 1+2 on the Wii U couldn't be more random.

 

[bon]

I just want to reiterate how awkward the talk between Iwata and the Sega guy was in the Japanese ND when they were talking about this. It was so awkward watching Iwata trying to interact with him, I guess he's not used to have guests. It kinda looked like the Mac VS PC guy, too.

Look at that leopard print backdrop. Nagoshi is the man.

 

[IrishNinja]

^that's what i'm talkin 'bout

I'd rather say it's the "least good", since it's not exactly terrible. The story might still be the best in the series (eternal debate...)

yeah, i worded that poorly. it's not a bad game by any means, just the least of them, for me

one buddy quit on the driving scene...i didn't find it nearly that bad myself

Wait what

The worst one? What do I have to expect from 2+3+4 then?

my man part 2 alone is going to spoil you rotten

Yakuza 1+2 on the Wii U couldn't be more random.

eh, depends on how you look at it...i'd be far from the first person to draw the WU/dreamcast analogy by way of VMU > tablet, mid-gen, etc

Spoiler

obvious potshot on sales goes here

 

[LiquidSolid]

It's nice to have 'new' games, but to whom will they sell this?
The Yakuza audience is on Playstation, the SEGA audience is scattered and the Wii U needs to recover before they are able to sell a generation late port for it. Are they planning to establish an audience and bring the next Yakuza games on Wii U too? Will the rest of the Yakuza follow?

I think Sega's just throwing Nintendo a bone. Giving them a quick and easy game to fill up their pretty dire release schedule.

 

[ShadowFox08]

Those character models look awful, even for a 2007 current gen game.

 

[Larsen B]

4 > 2 > 3 > 1

It's The Wire of video games.

 

[I NEED SCISSORS]

PS3, Wii U - don't care, in the end I just want it to come over here in some form. I'll take anything I can get in light of Sega's comments about localisation costs.

 

[Jubern]

Those character models look awful, even for a 2007 current gen game.

Well, that's because they're 2004 and 2006 last gen games.

 

[LiquidSolid]

Those character models look awful, even for a 2007 current gen game.

The fuck did you expect from an HD Collection? They're PS2 games.

Edit:

Well, that's because they're 2004 and 2006 last gen games.

2005 and 2006.

 

[Thunder Monkey]

Those character models look awful, even for a 2007 current gen game.

It's a PS2 up port. Or an HD collection.

 

[Nibel]

Come at me street thugs, asses will bleed

 

[jimi_dini]

Sega, get your shit together and release this and Yakuza 3+4+5 on Wii U in Europe. I would buy a Wii U in a heartbeat.

 

[antonz]

Sega, get your shit together and release this and Yakuza 3+4+5 on Wii U in Europe. I would buy a Wii U in a heartbeat.

I can see this being Nintendo testing the market of trying to steal another franchise lol

 

[Dereck]

If this comes out in America, I will buy it.

 

[Recall]

Never played a Yakuza title. Were any of them ever localized?

1, 2, 3, 4 and the spin off title Dead Souls.

4 > 2 > 3 > 1

It's The Wire of video games.

Totally agree. Incredible story.

 

[Teknoman]

I'd really like to see a physical package hit in NA. Might even exposed a new audience to the series. I'd day 1 the hell out of it just to show support.

 

[IrishNinja]

4 > 2 > 3 > 1

It's The Wire of video games.

holy shit ive never even seen it put like that but..yeah

I'd really like to see a physical package hit in NA. Might even exposed a new audience to the series. I'd day 1 the hell out of it just to show support.

me too but it seems even less likely that way

 

[StreetsAhead]

I can see this being Nintendo testing the market of trying to steal another franchise lol

God, I hope not. After the Sonic petition, and Bayonetta 2, I dunno if the internet is ready for another Nintendo exclusive.

 

[Jubern]

2005 and 2006.

Huh you're right. For some reason I thought they were two years apart and only remembered 2's release date.

 

[jimi_dini]

I can see this being Nintendo testing the market of trying to steal another franchise lol

I'm all for that. If Sega can't afford the localization, let Nintendo do it. I prefer Yakuza 5 on Wii U with English subtitles instead of having to learn Japanese.

I would then have a reason to replay Yakuza 3 + 4. And on top of that I would even get glorious meltdowns.

 

[IrishNinja]

God, I hope not. After the Sonic petition, and Bayonetta 2, I dunno if the internet is ready for another Nintendo exclusive.

sony had their chance, but they were too good for kazzy-chan in PSABR!
for real though, he woulda been awesome there

I'm all for that. If Sega can't afford the localization, let Nintendo do it. I prefer Yakuza 5 on Wii U with English subtitles instead of having to learn Japanese.

also this

 

[glaurung]

This HD remake is great news.

I will gladly buy it for a small amount of money to play on the PS3/PS4 in early 2014.

Fuck WiiU.

 

[jimi_dini]

This HD remake is great news.

I will gladly buy it for a small amount of money to play on the PS3/PS4 in early 2014.

Fuck WiiU.

You are lucky, it's already available on PS3.

But don't forget to also order this

It's a bit expensive, but don't mind - you will also need it for Yakuza 5 on PS3. You are welcome.

 

[Porcile]

Seems like a relatively easy game to bring over as it's already translated into English. Nintendo did say they wanted to help bring over other companies games, and this would pad out the library a little bit.

 

[sakipon]

This HD remake is great news.

I will gladly buy it for a small amount of money to play on the PS3/PS4 in early 2014.

Fuck WiiU.

So the port begging begins. For a version that already exists.

 

[IrishNinja]

So the port begging begins. For a version that already exists.

we almost made it to page 2 this time...so close