IrishNinja
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so awesome! wonder if the next Isshin-type game has a chance at Zatoichi, haha
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Yakuza 1 Extreme (Remake, PS3/PS4, Jan 2016) and Yakuza 6 (PS4, Fall 2016) announced
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It's kind of funny how you and IrishNinja were talking about how they could relaunch the series and couldn't think of a way. If this is all true, with the new leads and set in America, I think I can see how this could help soft "relaunch" the series.
(Who am I kidding, SEGA America will probably commission Sonic Boom 3 instead ;_; )
StereoVsn
Member
I am completely unable to comprehend this. I just dont get how this happened. Yakuza 2 - 4 (and Kenzan, Ishin, 5 but those haven't been released here) are some of the best action RPGs/Beat'm Ups I have played with awesome, manly stories. Yakuza 1 had some control issues, sure but the rest is amazing. I am laying blame squarely with Sega and its terrible terrible marketing (Dead Souls was bad except for Karaoke and Majima).
You get to punch a tiger in it's mouth in 2, it's just that awesome.
StereoVsn
Member
Wait, does this mean we can play like in that PS3 Haruka mod with her bringing the beat down to mobsters? If so, Day 1 import (it was going to be Day 1 anyway).
King Gilga
Member
Huh, I'll check that out then thanks.
Inglorious_ Man
Member
I am curious to know why Yakuza 6 is only PS4 only but will probably only be released in Japan. The install base of the PS4 is not that big and home console sales are struggling there.
Typo in my post, I meant to say you can add specific amounts. You just put the amount in dollars in PayPal and it'll transfer the required GBP. Feel like I should've helped support EU sales figures but they aren't having pre orders and I wanted that Yakuza 5 theme now
Callibretto
Member
surely partial setting in America is their attempt to grab western sales right? I hope this got localized
also bring back Kaoru damn it
Kaoru Sayama wiki:
also bring back Kaoru damn it
Kaoru Sayama wiki:
Thats a fair point , what is the install base of the PS4?
I am guessing this title will push PS4 units in a pretty big way.
I think companies want to avoid a mobile dominated market, so they are trying to nurture the strongest console there. Just see how many PS4 announcements we had this week and TGS didn't even begun.
While the install base isn't as big as the PS3, they will gradually build that base. They eventually would have to abandon the PS3 and better now than never. I am actually surprised that it took this long, considering other smaller companies already made that jump long ago.
Kiwami's turn on Sega's stream. Not sure if they're going to show anything interesting.
http://www.famitsu.com/news/201509/19089136.html
Famitsu has a longass interview with Nagoshi on both the Yakuza remake and Yakuza 6. I don't think there's anything particularly new here, but he does say two things about Yakuza 6 which is worth some discussion.
One thing is that with regards to platform, while they are trying to build the PS4 up domestically as a viable platform, the main reason it is an exclusive is because they have totally revamped the game engine after making efforts to refresh the game design concepts for the series. Apparently whatever it is they want to do is only possible on new hardware. Erm... I feel I've heard this excuse before.
The other thing is that he reassures fans that Kiryu will still be in Yakuza 6 as the main character, despite the suggestions at the end of Yakuza 5. Not sure what that means since I still haven't played that. But if this is the case, the stuff I posted previously about what I read in terms of supposedly impressions of a trailer behind closed doors at TGS is probably false. Maybe they were made up by a fan based on the early reports of Beat Takeshi being in the game. I dunno.
Famitsu has a longass interview with Nagoshi on both the Yakuza remake and Yakuza 6. I don't think there's anything particularly new here, but he does say two things about Yakuza 6 which is worth some discussion.
One thing is that with regards to platform, while they are trying to build the PS4 up domestically as a viable platform, the main reason it is an exclusive is because they have totally revamped the game engine after making efforts to refresh the game design concepts for the series. Apparently whatever it is they want to do is only possible on new hardware. Erm... I feel I've heard this excuse before.
The other thing is that he reassures fans that Kiryu will still be in Yakuza 6 as the main character, despite the suggestions at the end of Yakuza 5. Not sure what that means since I still haven't played that. But if this is the case, the stuff I posted previously about what I read in terms of supposedly impressions of a trailer behind closed doors at TGS is probably false. Maybe they were made up by a fan based on the early reports of Beat Takeshi being in the game. I dunno.
Charles Alan Ratliff
Member
I had just received the original Yakuza from GameFly before the remake was announced. I'm not sure if I should go ahead and play it and get into the series finally or I should wait and see if there will be an English release for Kiwami.
Sickboy007
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Is the Beat Takeshi stuff real? Holy crap
YESS
There is a trailer for Yakuza 6 playing in the closed theater part of Sega's booth. It has no gameplay, but a bunch of scenes hinting at the story direction. Akiyama, Haruka, and two new characters are apparently the leads, while it appears that Kiryu might be "dead" by the time the game starts. The game supposedly takes place in both Kamurocho and America. Beat Takeshi is the only new cast member announced so far.
The Beat Takeshi stuff is confirmed here: http://www.4gamer.net/games/317/G031724/20150918013/
YESS
Shadowman16
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http://www.famitsu.com/news/201509/19089136.html
Famitsu has a longass interview with Nagoshi on both the Yakuza remake and Yakuza 6. I don't think there's anything particularly new here, but he does say two things about Yakuza 6 which is worth some discussion.
One thing is that with regards to platform, while they are trying to build the PS4 up domestically as a viable platform, the main reason it is an exclusive is because they have totally revamped the game engine after making efforts to refresh the game design concepts for the series. Apparently whatever it is they want to do is only possible on new hardware. Erm... I feel I've heard this excuse before.
The other thing is that he reassures fans that Kiryu will still be in Yakuza 6 as the main character, despite the suggestions at the end of Yakuza 5. Not sure what that means since I still haven't played that. But if this is the case, the stuff I posted previously about what I read in terms of supposedly impressions of a trailer behind closed doors at TGS is probably false. Maybe they were made up by a fan based on the early reports of Beat Takeshi being in the game. I dunno.
Thanks for the info Duckroll. That sounds great regarding the game only being on the PS4.
I'm not surprised about the Kiryu fact, I think they've said previously that they'd never get rid of him, even after the fakeout ending in Yakuza 3.
The Beat Takeshi stuff is real, the other stuff I originally posted might not be. I don't think they have shown anything for Yakuza 6 yet.
Winnie the Pimp
Member
Is Y5 even OUT yet in EU? Because if not i can't really support them by buying it hmmm, should be out by now, i haven't checked in a while...
No. No release date and no option to pre-order.
Tizoc
Member
It will have a PS Plus discount on release though.
We will play him until he is in his 60s.
I wonder how they will end the series though since they keep dragging Kiryu back into the underground world.
Acquiescence
Member
They really did get Takeshi Kitano for Yakuza 6?! That's nuts. Been watching that dude's films for well over a decade now, and while they aren't all winners he has directed and starred in some of my favourite Japanese movies. Sonatine, Hanabi and Kikujiro are classics. He needs to get his buddy Susumu Terajima involved as well; always loved that guy.
I know, and it actually works out almost as cheap as buying from US PSN. That wasn't what they were asking though.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
http://www.famitsu.com/news/201509/19089136.html
Famitsu has a longass interview with Nagoshi on both the Yakuza remake and Yakuza 6. I don't think there's anything particularly new here, but he does say two things about Yakuza 6 which is worth some discussion.
One thing is that with regards to platform, while they are trying to build the PS4 up domestically as a viable platform, the main reason it is an exclusive is because they have totally revamped the game engine after making efforts to refresh the game design concepts for the series. Apparently whatever it is they want to do is only possible on new hardware. Erm... I feel I've heard this excuse before.
The other thing is that he reassures fans that Kiryu will still be in Yakuza 6 as the main character, despite the suggestions at the end of Yakuza 5. Not sure what that means since I still haven't played that. But if this is the case, the stuff I posted previously about what I read in terms of supposedly impressions of a trailer behind closed doors at TGS is probably false. Maybe they were made up by a fan based on the early reports of Beat Takeshi being in the game. I dunno.
As much as I enjoy Kiryu, I wish the series could let him go. 4 and 5 were good ways to ease out of him being the sole protagonist, so if 6 goes back to being solely Kiryu it'll feel like a regression. I don't want to get to a MGS4 situation where we're playing as Old Kiryu with a sore back and all!
Winnie the Pimp
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RichiRamjag
Member
It's PS3 only right? That's the issue with these games. They don't put their best foot forward and they don't sell well and then they say they won't localize more because of reasons. It's crap. Personally, I'm not buying a PS3 game two years after my ps4 has been out.
down 2 orth
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Announcer: "Kiwami quality!" *grown man slaps little girl in the face*
I remember my Japanese friend explaining to me that the difference between Western and Japanese games is that Western games are more violent and crude, lol. Anyways, I'll probably buy this game to help with the Japanese studies.
I remember my Japanese friend explaining to me that the difference between Western and Japanese games is that Western games are more violent and crude, lol. Anyways, I'll probably buy this game to help with the Japanese studies.
Yeah before it just looked like some extreme tanning, but now it looks like he has gone under the knife.
http://www.famitsu.com/news/201509/19089136.html
Famitsu has a longass interview with Nagoshi on both the Yakuza remake and Yakuza 6. I don't think there's anything particularly new here, but he does say two things about Yakuza 6 which is worth some discussion.
One thing is that with regards to platform, while they are trying to build the PS4 up domestically as a viable platform, the main reason it is an exclusive is because they have totally revamped the game engine after making efforts to refresh the game design concepts for the series. Apparently whatever it is they want to do is only possible on new hardware. Erm... I feel I've heard this excuse before.
The other thing is that he reassures fans that Kiryu will still be in Yakuza 6 as the main character, despite the suggestions at the end of Yakuza 5. Not sure what that means since I still haven't played that. But if this is the case, the stuff I posted previously about what I read in terms of supposedly impressions of a trailer behind closed doors at TGS is probably false. Maybe they were made up by a fan based on the early reports of Beat Takeshi being in the game. I dunno.
huehuehuehue
It'll be the exact same game as before, no doubt.
Spring-Loaded
Member
Considering how far apart each game gets localized, it's not so bad. I still would like a game that doesn't feel like a remix of Yakuza 1, which 2, 3, and even 4 have felt like.
Interesting to see what a new engine is going to look like, last time they came up with Binary Domain, I'd hope we get to see something else other than a brawler to see what it'd be capable of.
Think at this point, all that's left to update is a seamless transition from battle to adventure gameplay, not sure how much further they can go with the design concept for the series.
He was the second in the favourite character poll.
He, along with Majima and Akiyama aren't going away for a LONG time. Besides series is kind of named after him
Think at this point, all that's left to update is a seamless transition from battle to adventure gameplay, not sure how much further they can go with the design concept for the series.
He was the second in the favourite character poll.
He, along with Majima and Akiyama aren't going away for a LONG time. Besides series is kind of named after him
Spring-Loaded
Member
He was the second in the favourite character poll.
He, along with Majima and Akiyama aren't going away for a LONG time. Besides series is kind of named after him
But he isn't the only one who can be like a dragon
yeah well, my support will have to wait then won't it
It's like they want it to crash and burn so they have justification not to try ever again. I'm dtill trying to remain hopeful that it will manage to do enough to bring at least Y6 over.
GifGafIsTheBestGaf
Member
ill have to import this, hoping there is a gaf thread for both games to help us through it. (cant remember jack shit about Yakuza 1)
MGSV sold better on PS4 than PS3 in Japan.
Spieler Eins
Member
I didn't know ,,Beat'' was Takeshi's screen name, so I first thought the game would either have a virtual Takeshi's Castle or feature Takeshi's Challenge from the NES
source?
if we're talking probabilities it is overwhelmingly likely that Y6 will get localized as Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 and Y5 have. I also wouldn't be surprised if we got 0.