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New Yakuza in the works, series general director confirms
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cj_iwakura
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Surprised Nagoshi is still involved with the series. He indicated a few months go (in a small blurb in a Famitsu feature, I think?) that he was looking to move on. Maybe there's going to be a passing of the torch at some point, but it'd be disappointing if he couldn't spread his wings a bit.
Be weird without Kiryu and co, but I think they should go with a new cast, maybe just 2 new protagonist with a interwoven story or something. Currently playing through 5 and like 4 there's just too many leads imo and they all kinda take away from each other and make it harder for me to get invested in their story, as when it gets good it's put on the backburner and not really touched on much for 10-50 hours (depending on the character), completely fucks the pacing too (though even 0 had pretty bad pacing til about chapter 8).
It'll maybe have a Switch version (I doubt it, but possible), no way it doesn't come out on PS4 though, it's pretty much a PlayStation franchise at this point.
It'll maybe have a Switch version (I doubt it, but possible), no way it doesn't come out on PS4 though, it's pretty much a PlayStation franchise at this point.
SuperStiltzkin
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"Final" Chapter. With Old Kiryu who has a mustache.
The Greek Freak
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As someone who has only played Zero but loved it, I hope both!
Radical Edward
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Augemitbutter
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i want to play that stache.
Bite your tongue!
Plumpbiscuit
Member
The Yakuza series has come such a long way, man. I remember back in 2008 when a friend told me to try out the demo to Yakuza 3, a series that was obscure back then even upon release. Now with Yakuza 0, it's selling bucket loads. I'm looking forward to this new Yakuza game, here's hoping it goes back to samurais!
Son Of Sparda
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Haven't played Yakuza 6 myself, but from my understanding that game pretty much did that. I know they were advertising the new fighting system and the smoothness of it, so at least they are aware of that problem.
Mr. Nice_Guy
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I really hope we get the Kiwami version of 2 before anything else. Regardless I'll be excited for whatever they end up announcing.
The Artisan
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IronicSonic
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I just gonna throw a crazy idea here: Yakuza 7 with a west setting. Tojo clan goes to America!
Son Of Sparda
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They've actually talked about that. I remember them saying that they have considered that idea, but since they are making these for an adult Japanese audience, they always decide to stay within Japan.
Eolz
Member
Please no. That wouldn't be Yakuza anymore (tropes, writing, atmosphere...), and probably wouldn't work well either.
Diabolical
Neo Member
This is awesome news.
chrominance
Member
There was a Takeshi Kitano movie along these lines once, wasn't there? Japanese yakuza moves to the States, takes on a bunch of locals as his gang?
A 1900-1950 setting would be sweet.
They learned their lesson with the Yakuza 1&2 HD Collection on the Wii U.
They learned their lesson with the Yakuza 1&2 HD Collection on the Wii U.
Son Of Sparda
Member
Weirdly enough
(since I love Sleeping Dogs and Yakuza series)
Brother (2000)
Not a bad movie, just not as good as his other works (Hana-bi, Sonatine).
Eolz
Member
Damn, yeah, if you like those games, you're really missing out on this movie genre!
Irishonion
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Gah, I really need to pick one up one of these days. It's on my to do list.
potatohead
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This is all I need
I want a Yakuza game starring miss Tatsu.
Dangansona
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Would the already niche audience for Yakuza embrace a female protagonist?
We got Haruka...*shudders*
The Artisan
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is there any chance sony can fund sega for this shit so that these games could not only come here faster but also have a higher budget
Brother (2000)
Not a bad movie, just not as good as his other works (Hana-bi, Sonatine).
I love Brother.
Kain-Nosgoth
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if only kiryu taught her how to fight, we could have this :
https://youtu.be/ZURNR3uuHGA
Kiryu and Saejima cheering during the video made the whole thing even better!
also that sync at 4:40!
lucebuce12
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I really hope they go all out with the heat moves for this one. There are some dope AF heat moves in Yakuza 6 but apparently just not that many.
Spoiler for an unlockable heat move in Yakuza 6. And people try to say Kazuya from Tekken is more badass smh.
Spoiler for an unlockable heat move in Yakuza 6. And people try to say Kazuya from Tekken is more badass smh.
IronicSonic
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I think it could make sense if they want to reach new west audience. I love the way Yakuza is, though
Son Of Sparda
Member
Yeah, I should probably change that.
So, if you guys are into these things then let me ask, any good Yakuza movies? I'm not into old movies that much so anything from 2000 and onwards would be preferred.
Holundrian
Unconfirmed Member
My inner fanfic persona hopes that the next Yakuza going to feature a new youth on his part to becoming a new legend in his quest to unify the Yakuza across East and West. Omi and Tojo. You can even throw in all the beloved characters as nice cameo or characters that feature strongly into the story. But playing Y0 ... I'm just so into the whole birth of legends storylines. Especially going from Y5(my first Yakuza) to 0 was such an interesting experience.
Shadowman16
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I'll definitely be importing day 1, I've enjoyed the series since the original PS2 release back in the day and loved Yakuza 6 - which had its fair share of issues since it moved to a new engine. I can't wait to see how the engine is refined with the next game - while 6 had a decent amount of content I know people were disappointed at several of the omissions (such as gambling, the fighting arena, bowling) so hopefully those are all brought back.
As far as protagonist goes, I'd be interested in either a brand new character or Akiyama being the main focus (Akiyama didn't get enough focus in 5, but I loved the way his story progressed). If they went with a new character I wonder if he'd be initially based in Kamuracho, or if they'd be based in another city entirely and then travel to Tokyo in the second half of the game?
Also, I'd love for Seijima to be playable again - as one of the only people who seem to like the guy, I really liked his personality and fighting style. They just need to not have him in prison again!
As far as protagonist goes, I'd be interested in either a brand new character or Akiyama being the main focus (Akiyama didn't get enough focus in 5, but I loved the way his story progressed). If they went with a new character I wonder if he'd be initially based in Kamuracho, or if they'd be based in another city entirely and then travel to Tokyo in the second half of the game?
Also, I'd love for Seijima to be playable again - as one of the only people who seem to like the guy, I really liked his personality and fighting style. They just need to not have him in prison again!
The Artisan
Member
yo. if they do do kiwami 2...what are the chances of that, and using the yakuza 6 engine?!
distantmantra
Member
Set it in Hawaii for a couple reasons:
1. There is an actual Yakuza presence on Oahu.
2. There's a significant Japanese influence there and is white it's America, it's not as threatening to the average Japanese person as the mainland.
Now is your chance!
KingdomHeartsFan
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Tbh I thought the Yakuza team was gonna take a break from the series and make another IP after Yakuza 6 like they did last gen but looks like they are going directly into a new Yakuza arch.
Oh and I'd buy Kiwami 2, Yakuza 2 is the only Yakuza game I'm missing now.
Oh and I'd buy Kiwami 2, Yakuza 2 is the only Yakuza game I'm missing now.
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