cj_iwakura
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Very informative, and accurate based on what I've seen. Good to know, too, since editing's my field of choice.
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Yakuza Community Thread - FEEL THE HEAT!
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Very informative, and accurate based on what I've seen. Good to know, too, since editing's my field of choice.
Phreakuency
Banned
Yeah it's nice and clean. If we ever get a non-cross gen version with cutscene models, textures and lighting during gameplay it will be amazing!
Son Of Sparda
Member
What do you guys want from the series going forward past Zero?
For me, I want them to take a rest this year and instead of making another cross-gen title, focus on making a next (current) gen only title for 2017. Don't get me wrong, I don't want next gen visuals or anything like that, I'm actually very happy with how Zero looks.
What I want is them making a game pack with content (even more so than how it is right now) and add tons of side quests and other stuff to do. Yakuza being full of contents and little stories is one of the things that makes me love the series so much, and I think they should keep their focus at that.
For me, I want them to take a rest this year and instead of making another cross-gen title, focus on making a next (current) gen only title for 2017. Don't get me wrong, I don't want next gen visuals or anything like that, I'm actually very happy with how Zero looks.
What I want is them making a game pack with content (even more so than how it is right now) and add tons of side quests and other stuff to do. Yakuza being full of contents and little stories is one of the things that makes me love the series so much, and I think they should keep their focus at that.
For me it's like you said, content isn't really a problem. What I do think is a great way forward is the multiple fighting styles from Zero, though I've yet to play the game myself. If the series has a perceived problem with staleness, there are a lot of things that don't make sense to introduce to the series (Yakuza taking place in France, multiple endings, all sorts of whacky stuff) but expanding existing ideas does sound good. I like the idea of the really large sidequests like the cabaret club and the management sidequest from 0 too. There has to be something they can do with the concept of random encounters in this series.
They could also have dramatic developments to the story, but I don't know what they would be in such a way that they wouldn't be too messed up. Haruka is growing up so let's see how they handle that.
I do agree that for now the series would be better served by taking a small break. And letting the rest of the world catch up by playing Yakuza 0 later :3
I really gotta check out that localization panel from Sam Mullen later, should be interesting.
They could also have dramatic developments to the story, but I don't know what they would be in such a way that they wouldn't be too messed up. Haruka is growing up so let's see how they handle that.
I do agree that for now the series would be better served by taking a small break. And letting the rest of the world catch up by playing Yakuza 0 later :3
I really gotta check out that localization panel from Sam Mullen later, should be interesting.
SpikedGunner
Member
I'm interested in translation/translating myself, sounds like quite the task.
cj_iwakura
Member
The industry has it down to a well-oiled machine, and it's similar to how fan translators do it. A fluent speaker provides a direct translation, a good writer(preferably bilingual, rarely necessary) goes through it to localize it, and a programmer puts it into the game(more often than not the Japanese team as of late).
Most niche teams like XSeed and Atlus practically use google docs, and I assume the Japanese teams essentially do a lot of Ctrl+F'ing and replace text then hope it doesn't break.
The Yakuza 5 site is finally up and the release date is slated for Fall 2015 now. They're sending out the game to die.
http://yakuza.sega.com/en/game-info/yakuza5/yakuza5-ps3/
http://yakuza.sega.com/en/game-info/yakuza5/yakuza5-ps3/
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Man, fall is absolutely packed with awesome Japanese games. I don't know where I'll find time for them all.
cj_iwakura
Member
Shocking news. Well, jokes on them, we'll make it do well.
Damn, I was hoping it'd make the summer release window. Fall is full of big games.
GoodMorningPluto
Member
Damn, so much hope for "available now" at E3...
I even managed to complete Dead Souls today! Does that mean nothing to you, Sega?
Tizoc
Member
Eh I don't mind. What's coming out in Fall? Just a bunch of Vita games for me.
Look long as we can spread the word and how good this series is that's all that matters
Do your part and hope for the best.
IrishNinja
Member
big surprise here; we had no solid date for a while, and sega's been known to very poorly stagger game releases (ya'll remember binary domain?)
that's what i'm talkin bout!
SpikedGunner
Member
well it's something at least, I just want to pre-order it on PSN already.
cj_iwakura
Member
The site is pretty unfinished.
How can that not have the 'Sorry!' image?
How can that not have the 'Sorry!' image?
SpikedGunner
Member
it's loading pretty slow for me. Also checking the ESRB rating:
Partial Nudity? YES THEY'RE KEEPING THAT IN, HAHAHA (weirds me out but still funny).
IrishNinja
Member
yeah, or at least a pic of haruka-chan
SpikedGunner
Member
I imagine they started before the initial announcement, the only reason I can imagine for the length is that licensed material is getting replaced.
R_thanatos
Member
I'm SCHOKED !
i mean schoked
Well , no ... it's sega
I'll get this game but damn , my time to enjoy it will be short
Tizoc
Member
Just be glad we're getting it
It's getting delayed because Shenmue 1+2 HD is releasing in Summer in its stead
IrishNinja
Member
see i hadn't even thought of that but in retrospect ITS SO OBVIOUS
matrixman92
Member
Fall
gamerforever
Banned
I hope the yakuza fans get this at full price on day one. We need yakuza zero to be translated too. Lets not have another shenmue situation...
I hope the yakuza fans get this at full price on day one. We need yakuza zero to be translated too. Lets not have another shenmue situation...
Oh I already have $60 PSN store credit reserved just for this.
IrishNinja
Member
^please don't do that; shenmuedojo/etc have been at it for far longer than yakuza fan/etc
for another, what are we after? the inevitable Y5 release date (which is admittedly overdue)? cause as much as i'd love to push for Zero, i don't think we have a chance until after that's out...and speaking of, we really do need to drum up interest & get sales on 5, or zero's dead in the water, as i keep telling the NO PHYSICAL, NO BUY crowd
for another, what are we after? the inevitable Y5 release date (which is admittedly overdue)? cause as much as i'd love to push for Zero, i don't think we have a chance until after that's out...and speaking of, we really do need to drum up interest & get sales on 5, or zero's dead in the water, as i keep telling the NO PHYSICAL, NO BUY crowd
So the dvd for the Ryu Ga Gotoku stage play is gonna get released on August 27, 2015 for about 7k yen or 56 dollars as part of a two dvd set.
Can see the preview for it here
I'm thinking of picking it up, it would be sticking to the story of the first game and wouldn't be as wacky as the Takashi Mikii's movie though Majima was pretty funny in that one.
Yeah still no word on Y5's release date yet though and I've been slacking on getting the platinum for the HD collection lol.
Can see the preview for it here
I'm thinking of picking it up, it would be sticking to the story of the first game and wouldn't be as wacky as the Takashi Mikii's movie though Majima was pretty funny in that one.
Yeah still no word on Y5's release date yet though and I've been slacking on getting the platinum for the HD collection lol.
Hypereides
Member
Long time fan here.
Took my time, but, finally finished the storyline for Yakuza/RGG 3 - 4 years in the making. Currently, running around Kamuroucho and Okinawa getting the remaining trophies, I can get, in premium adventure.
Looks like I might have to restart the game to get all substories, but thats okay.
Took my time, but, finally finished the storyline for Yakuza/RGG 3 - 4 years in the making. Currently, running around Kamuroucho and Okinawa getting the remaining trophies, I can get, in premium adventure.
Looks like I might have to restart the game to get all substories, but thats okay.
matrixman92
Member
currently going through minigames in Yakuza 3 for the plat. I salute anyone that has done this
The two aren't comparable at all since Yakuza 0 exists. People can buy an play it maybe not in their native language but there are plenty of helpful things out there to accomodate for that. Shenmue 3 doesn't exist, it can't be bought or played period. An just because its kickstarter was funded doesn't mean development can't fail with the whole thing ending up never seeing the light of day.I hope the yakuza fans get this at full price on day one. We need yakuza zero to be translated too. Lets not have another shenmue situation...
I didn't go for trophies or anything but played a ton of the mini-games anyway just because. For me Pool was the worst. I just couldn't get my head around that one!
matrixman92
Member
pool and the batting cage are brutal. Not sure I can continue doing this...or I need a long break lol
Acquiescence
Member
currently going through minigames in Yakuza 3 for the plat. I salute anyone that has done this
'Sup.
it really is a brutal platinum
Burgess_101
Member
I'm sorry, there is a Miike Yakuza film? Where on earth can I find this?
Hypereides
Member
The Pool mini-game is practically a question of math. It's among the 5 mini games I've fully completed, so far (Fishing, Ufo-catcher, bowling, Pool, and Boxcelios).
I managed to get expert nine-ball with a 100% hit rate. The opponent didn't get one single turn
Karaoke, however,... you're required to strike everything on great to achieve the highest rank (The dragon of Karaoke). Imagine what it feels like when the end score is 99% great Good/Bad 1% and yet you're still only rewarded the srcond highest degree.
Batting cage seems to be a question about timing. Although, I'm not even sure about that.
Oh here's the IMDB entry
I think the whole movie is on Youtube
Edit: Yeah it is, can watch it here Also I had spelt Takashi Miike's name wrong, my bad.
Yes Y3's minigame master trophy is tough and many people give up on it, for me the toughest minigames were golf and pool as they gave me so much trouble.
currently going through minigames in Yakuza 3 for the plat. I salute anyone that has done this
Done it and it's a dark void. Good luck, bruh.
SpikedGunner
Member
He also made a prologue movie for the original game that SEGA of Europe released subtitled on the (now defunct) micorsite.
dodosaurus
Member
ugh.. i really want to get into this series but i just can't find a decently priced copy of the first one.
If you never end up finding it, you can skip it. I think 2 is one of the best games and it has a pretty good reminder of the events in 1.
Hope you find 1, but if you can't try finding the other titles.
dodosaurus
Member
HyperBitHero
Member
Yes
If I remember correctly, Y2,Y3,Y4 have recaps for all previous titles. And those recaps are very good and quite long.