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[firehawk12]

Dat Kaz.

 

[Tizoc]

wHAT THE why's IrishNinja banned?

Just saw some of the images, the wait for this will be painful X3

 

[Angelus Errare]

The wait is so hard, also the talk show segment will get cut for the same reason some small part got cut from RGG4, the Japanese signs are textures so unless sega goes in and translates. Translation companies won't be able to change it.

 

[SolidSnakex]

You'll also have to converse with passengers, counseling them in their problems. It also looks like Kazuma will encounter some tough clients, including drunks and criminals who try to rob him.

Kazuma will also get into race battles with a street gang called Devil Killer -- sometimes even during a transport mission! Your goal here is to outpace your rival, making use of drifts for fast cornering. As one would expect of a Yakuza game, you'll be able to make use of Heat Action moves to pull ahead of your rival.

The game also has a car customization component. You can set your car's body color stickers, tires, and even the music that plays during races.

http://andriasang.com/con1tp/yakuza5_taxi/

 

[SolidSnakex]

http://andriasang.com/con1x8/yakuza5_haruka/

http://andriasang.com/con1vr/yakuza5_saejima_monhan/

 

[~Kinggi~]

Jesus, its wonderful.

America will never get this. SEGA IS DEAD

aahhhh

 

[firehawk12]

Let's hope ThePatrick writes a FAQ for Yakuza 5.

 

[lunch]

You guys. I can't afford to give up faith in Sega.

 

[firehawk12]

You guys. I can't afford to give up faith in Sega.

Are you a Valkyria Chronicles fan? Look how that turned out.

 

[lunch]

Are you a Valkyria Chronicles fan? Look how that turned out.

Nope. Sega made the right decision. I'll sacrifice any franchise for more Yakuza.

 

[You Are Viewtiful]

Inject into my veins please.

 

[epmode]

I need it. NEED it. Why does Sega hate me, GAF?

 

[firehawk12]

Nope. Sega made the right decision. I'll sacrifice any franchise for more Yakuza.

What makes you think Yakuza hasn't been already sacrificed for Sonic 4 episode 2?

 

[The Grim Heaper]

If PSO2 is getting localized, that means this will be localized, too.

... right?

 

[lunch]

What makes you think Yakuza hasn't been already sacrificed for Sonic 4 episode 2?

I'm going to cry. Don't do this to me.

Yakuza makes me very emotional.

 

[SpikedGunner]

you know, it wouldn't surprise me if Haruka gets an alternate Ulala costume for the idol portions.

 

[lunch]

Haruka's Another Drama mixes rhythm and simulation. Your goal is to make Haruka into the top placer in the Princess League idol contest. You'll have to make her take part in lessons and song and dance tournaments via a rhythm mini game. The simulation part comes through interviews with magazines, fan hand shake meets, and appearances on quiz programs, much like a real idol.

http://andriasang.com/con1x8/yakuza5_haruka/

 

[Callibretto]

Haruka's Another Drama mixes rhythm and simulation. Your goal is to make Haruka into the top placer in the Princess League idol contest. You'll have to make her take part in lessons and song and dance tournaments via a rhythm mini game. The simulation part comes through interviews with magazines, fan hand shake meets, and appearances on quiz programs, much like a real idol.

http://andriasang.com/con1x8/yakuza5_haruka/

No photoshoots?

 

[Spring-Loaded]

I've never done this before, so please excuse me if I do it improperly...

*ahem*


All over my face, Sega.

http://andriasang.com/con1x8/yakuza5_haruka/

I read that as "stimulation"

 

[distantmantra]

Can't wait for December.

 

[Augemitbutter]

Jesus, its wonderful.

America will never get this. SEGA IS DEAD

aahhhh

we will, but not as retail

 

[IrishNinja]

Let's hope ThePatrick writes a FAQ for Yakuza 5.

god yes...if it comes to that.

You guys. I can't afford to give up faith in Sega.

i told you lunch, we gotta BELIEVE~

Nope. Sega made the right decision. I'll sacrifice any franchise for more Yakuza.

damn...i loved Valkyria 1, but yeah, i got your back here.

 

[lunch]

i told you lunch, we gotta BELIEVE~

I'll do the most believing.

Were you going to start an LTTP for Kenzan, Irish? I'm planning on starting the game in a few days but wanted to wait to see if somebody else was playing first.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

Has there been any talk of fighting mechanics? I wonder if interaction with the environment will be as seamless as the shift from roaming into fighting will be this time around.

 

[slaughterking]

we will, but not as retail

But I'm not convinced that is really an option.

 

[GreenMakoEyes]

the rhythm mini game looks like fun.

I wonder if she can perform HEAT MOVES while dancing

 

[Winnie the Pimp]

wait wait, so did they absolutely CONFIRM that it's NOT coming over to the west then? I haven't followed up with this thread...

 

[slaughterking]

wait wait, so did they absolutely CONFIRM that it's NOT coming over to the west then? I haven't followed up with this thread...

No, they have not commented on it at all.

 

[Winnie the Pimp]

No, they have not commented on it at all.

right, then there's hope as far as i am concerned

 

[IrishNinja]

But I'm not convinced that is really an option.

yeah - ill go digital day 1 and import the physical copy if it's a nice LE or something, but im not sure yet either. Sega's saying they're going in that direction but i'm not seeing it yet.

Were you going to start an LTTP for Kenzan, Irish? I'm planning on starting the game in a few days but wanted to wait to see if somebody else was playing first.

wait no longer, my friend! i'm playing it tonight!

 

[slaughterking]

right, then there's hope as far as i am concerned

Sure, I'll just add it to the list of things I hope(d) for:

- Yakuza Kenzan
- Valkyria Chronicles 3
- Seventh Dragon
- Monster Hunter 3rd or TriG
- Ace Attorney Investigations 2
- Type 0
- Yakuza 5

Hoping is fun!

 

[Winnie the Pimp]

Sure, I'll just add it to the list of things I hope(d) for:

- Yakuza Kenzan
- Valkyria Chronicles 3
- Seventh Dragon
- Monster Hunter 3rd or TriG
- Ace Attorney Investigations 2
- Type 0
- Yakuza 5

Hoping is fun!

when you put it like that


Then again, they HAVE brought over ALL previous Yakuza games in the main series so...

 

[Tizoc]

I spit at you non-believers, I SPIT!
This will get an English release...maybe not a European release, but I think SEGA will manage to get that done somehow.
...but it will get an English release, BELIEVE!

 

[Spring-Loaded]

The game will come will a Rosetta Stone trial code instead of being localized.

 

[Winnie the Pimp]

I spit at you non-believers, I SPIT!
This will get an English release...maybe not a European release, but I think SEGA will manage to get that done somehow.
...but it will get an English release, BELIEVE!

US release is fine, thank god for region free PS3

 

[Callibretto]

Sure, I'll just add it to the list of things I hope(d) for:

- Yakuza Kenzan
- Valkyria Chronicles 3
- Seventh Dragon
- Monster Hunter 3rd or TriG
- Ace Attorney Investigations 2
- Type 0
- Yakuza 5

Hoping is fun!

eh, Kenzan is simply too late, VC 3 is for psp which is dead in the west, same for Yakuza psp, all other games are not even Sega games.

Yakuza 1-4 and Zombies made it to the west, I'm still optimistic it'll still be released here.

 

[slaughterking]

I didn't specifically list SEGA games and I know there may or may not be somewhat valid reasons for why games didn't come over. That being said, Yakuza and SEGA are dead in the west, too. So it somehow works out anyway!

 

[ekim]

Wow. That hunting screens look amazing. Why do most of you guys think that there will be no english translation?

 

[Tizoc]

US release is fine, thank god for region free PS3

Indeed~
...but I have a small OCD with the Yakuza games due to their previous saved game data bonus.

 

[Callibretto]

Wow. That hunting screens look amazing. Why do most of you guys think that there will be no english translation?

Yakuza games sold less and less in US, although with no english dub, I don't know how costly is the localization process compare to the sales number. I still think digital release is possible though if they don't think retail is not worth it.

 

[Canis lupus]

Haruka is so... cute!

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

hook it to my veins!

 

[Kikujiro]

You guys are too pessimistic.

 

[Spring-Loaded]

Haruka is so... cute!

She's been the most adorable character in any form of media to me since I first saw her in that blood-stained bar. And she's a good person... I only hope if I ever have a daughter, she's at Haruka-level goodness.

 

[AngryMoth]

Yakuza games sold less and less in US, although with no english dub, I don't know how costly is the localization process compare to the sales number. I still think digital release is possible though if they don't think retail is not worth it.

What about European sales, could that save the day?

 

[SpikedGunner]

http://andriasang.com/con1x8/yakuza5_haruka/

...I actually want to play this portion now, if it does come over.

So what are the chances Haruka gets involved in Idol Catfights (as part of the idol experience)?

 

[androvsky]

What about European sales, could that save the day?

It could, actually. There's a reason Europe has been getting better LEs than the US of japanese console games lately, Yakuza included. And Europe is where Sega's western branches are being run from.

 

[IrishNinja]

The game will come will a Rosetta Stone trial code instead of being localized.

ahaha...ice cold

It could, actually. There's a reason Europe has been getting better LEs than the US of japanese console games lately, Yakuza included. And Europe is where Sega's western branches are being run from.

i wasn't aware of that - it was crushing watching even AU get a steelbook for 4 and not us, though. huh.

 

[GotchaForce]

Soooo good.

 

[daycru]

It's the series Tony Hawk 4. It's not worth playing unless Yakuza appeals to you primarily because you're a weaboo.

Hopefully Yakuza 5 adds back some of the substance to the gameplay and boss battles.

Loved Yakuza 3. 4 had me doing a bunch of creepy shit with lounge hookers or whatever hostesses are supposed to be.