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Nagoshi talks about Yakuza localization (no 5, maybe Ishin), platform choice, & more
- Thread starter Nirolak
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Eh, I'm more or less done with this series then. These games just weren'tt meant for the West, I guess. I understand that they don't have the resources to localize it, but I personally find it nearly impossible to care about the "next gen", spin off entry when we'll never 5. Might have to retire my avatar at some point. Thanks a lot, Nagoshi, Sega, and the droves of people who never supported these games. =(
Next year, after I play Trails SC and release my game, I might just retire from this whole scene in general. I'm so tired of thinking about games I'll never have a chance to play. Might be time to retire soon.
Next year, after I play Trails SC and release my game, I might just retire from this whole scene in general. I'm so tired of thinking about games I'll never have a chance to play. Might be time to retire soon.
Like localizing Isshin makes sense. Let's skp the main game, Yakuza 5 for the PS3 which has a huge userbase and localize Isshin, a spinoff for the PS4, which predecessor Kenzan was never released and is even more nich, considering it's setting!
I would like to play Isshin too, but man, this sucks. Come on Sony, step in and revive the game for the West, like what Nintendo did with Bayo 2! You can even brag how this late in the PS3's life there's still exclusive games coming!
I would like to play Isshin too, but man, this sucks. Come on Sony, step in and revive the game for the West, like what Nintendo did with Bayo 2! You can even brag how this late in the PS3's life there's still exclusive games coming!
test_account
XP-39C²
Yep, they did indeed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=tMVUp4E5b1U#t=141 (at 2:25)
They show some mini games, but also some "Battle Dungeon" stuff. I'm not sure if this is remote play or in the Vita version on its own though.
immortal-joe
Member
Cancel Next-Gen...I want out
michaelius
Banned
Getting spinoff instead off proper canonical part will be sad if it happens.
Especially since Isshin will bomb like Zombie spin-off
Especially since Isshin will bomb like Zombie spin-off
They wanted to get a launch game out for the PS4's release in Japan, and the only way to do that was to skip the localization programming for Yakuza 5. It does actually make sense. Don't forget Isshin has a PS3 version also. Yakuza 5 is a much larger localization project than the earlier games that were already selling very poorly, so it was unlikely to get localized in any case.
Sony's already confirmed that Yakuza 5 is one of the most requested games for their port/localization team.
UnluckyKate
Member
Okay Yakuza GAF, time to send a letter to Sega and kickstart a translation patch
nckillthegrimace
Member
I disagree. I think a samurai game has more appeal in the west than one about the Yakuza, especially if it's an early next-gen game.
immortal-joe
Member
Fuck that.
If we're serious, there needs to be a PS4noDRM-style push in social media channels. Then, and only then will Sega even think about considering this.
I don't see how we can possibly gather the interest for something like this though.
chrominance
Member
Expected, but as someone who's way more interested in the modern-day Yakuza games than any samurai-related side material, I'm still disappointed.
FrostuTheNinja
Member
Well, Sega did release Miku in the west after that Facebook campaign.
Damn, I would love if Atlus released Y5...
Damn, I would love if Atlus released Y5...
Some Nobody
Junior Member
Ishin's most likely getting localized, and because I'm going to honestly try building up a library this time I intend to buy it whenever it comes out.
There's no 5, but I don't feel like going back and looking at Yakuza 1&2's PS2 graphics anyway, so wouldn't I be lost?
There's no 5, but I don't feel like going back and looking at Yakuza 1&2's PS2 graphics anyway, so wouldn't I be lost?
Alessandro
Member
Disappointing. Why interviewers never ask what's keeping japanese developers from using Kickstarter to localize their games? Square Eenix and Sega have american branches so they could start one I guess. Maybr publishing costs would be too high?
Yeah, I doubt we'll get Ishin at all now.
You think? Because this strikes me as a polite way of saying no:
I'm sure he wants a pony too.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Further heartbreak.
Save us, Sony.
Save us, Sony.
What originally led me to being interested in the Yakuza games was the modern setting and story that was similar to Yakuza films that I've always enjoyed. That being said, I don't care much about Kenzan or Isshin.. sure, I'll play them if they are released outside of Japan, but I'm not hyped enough to actually import like I did with the first game and will with Yakuza 5.
Petrae
Member
Shame, really. I would've bought Yakuza 5 on launch day, but the truth is that there's not enough people who would do the same to make it worthwhile for SEGA to greenlight localization for this. I'm grateful that we got what we got, considering how limited the audience was. I'll find the second game preowned at some point to complete my collection and call it a day.
Yakuza just isn't for the West. I'm disappointed, but I can't be angry at the decision here.
Yakuza just isn't for the West. I'm disappointed, but I can't be angry at the decision here.
Miles Quaritch
Member
Sonofabitch.
Yeah the Wii U port of 1&2 was not really sound business and should not have represented interest in the series on that platform. However a release in the West would have been more appropriate. I was hoping Nintendo would take the series and release it in the West to try to cultivate a new brand...but no.
Not getting this series at all makes me so angry.
Not getting this series at all makes me so angry.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
Get the spin-off, don't get the main-line entry.
Fuck you Sega, honestly. Just fuck you.
Fuck you Sega, honestly. Just fuck you.
DidntKnowJack
Member
So they can purchase an entire company, but Sega can't find a way to localize Y5. Eff you.
Then they won't localize any of them ya clown. Of course if you're fine with that then go ahead.
Ishin is the most interested I've been in a Yakuza game so it better come over.
Nightengale
Member
It's not always about the money, it's also about the resources.
Not all publishers/devs are fond of allowing 3rd-parties to port/localise their own games, and will do things on their own terms.
It's the same for Baba/Tales of series.
Speedwagon
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel. Yabuki turned off voice chat in Mario Kart races. True artists of their time.
Well, if they localize Ishin, then I'll buy it. I'm desperate for new Yakuza. Hopefully if that gets enough sales, they'll reconsider Y5.
Just like all the other popular Samurai games over here...let's be honest these type of games are extremely niche. And we don't really know, Kenzan was never released...
Doesn't matter whether it's early next gen or not, people don't care, they will be busy with COD, BF, Infamous, KZ, ND game etc. The Yakuza series is very niche in the West, Samurai or modern day, it really doesn't matter. But getting a gaiden game instead of a mainline entry is just mind boggling imho.
And it's a gaiden game, they will make Yakuza 6, 7, 8 next. Which we won't get either.
Satch Fuji
Neo Member
Though I'd rather play Yakuza 5, I could see Sega releasing a localized version digitally since Ishin is also coming out for the PS4. Cut out superfluous text-heavy minigames like the quiz game, shave a couple of bucks off the price to combat the inevitable bitchin' somewhat, and then release it digital-only to diminish the risk factor. Of course I'd want 8-4 to localize, but I ain't too picky.
Western Exclusive: Akiyama has traveled back in time, pimpsuit and all, to kick some samurai ass!
Western Exclusive: Akiyama has traveled back in time, pimpsuit and all, to kick some samurai ass!
Thaumaturgic Tomato
Member
I'll localize it for $20k. 1-2 months depending on if I sacrifice sleep. You know my number, Nagoshi.
Haruka ❤❤❤
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
Give it to Atlus and let them translate it. Make a compilation for PS4. I'd get a PS4 just for that.
IncandescentPrecept
Banned
I think Sega is clueless and that Sony's 3rd party relations team is incompetent.
Ban Puncher
Member
No Yakuza 5 localisation?!
Gentleman Jack
Member
That's a no, then. Nirolak giving us false hope with his title.
It would't hurt to help with the localising and marketing to the West. Sony needs to stop acting like the Yakuza franchise doesn't exist and start collaborating with SEGA to make it bigger than ever, it really has potential to be popular in the West. We love sandbox games!
Man I need Isshin in my life.
maquiladora
Member
Translating is hard.
With fans like this no wonder its localization is all but dead.
Laevateinn
Member
Sega's been doing this to me ever since Shining Force 3 but I keep coming back. I should see a psychologist.
Ban Puncher
Member
Aren't there Sony Suits on Twitter that you can bug about these exact kinds of things?
sixteen-bit
Member
squeaky wheel gets the oil.
there's @Giocorsi and @Amboyes they've mentioned it's their most requested game but it might be a case of sega being too stubborn, shitty and stupid to let them do it