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gaming1 month ago•19 min saved

NetEase pulls funding from Yakuza creator's Nagoshi Studio, risking Gang of Dragon

Bloomberg reports NetEase will stop funding Nagoshi Studio in May after the studio reportedly needed about $44.4 million to finish Gang of Dragon, threatening the studio and its debut game. Nagoshi Studio is seeking new sponsors but has yet to secure any, and could continue but would have to pay NetEase to retain branding/assets. The project has been showcased at The Game Awards 2025, and NetEase’s move follows the 2024 shutdown of Ouka Studio.

via Engadget|

#bloomberg #gaming #gang-of-dragon

business1 month ago•3 min saved

NetEase pulls funding from Nagoshi Studio, endangering Gang of Dragon

NetEase will stop funding Nagoshi Studio in May, risking the completion of Gang of Dragon as the Tokyo-based studio searches for new sponsorship or a rights deal after Bloomberg reported potential closure and licensing talks.

via Eurogamer.net|

#business #funding-cut #gang-of-dragon

gaming2 months ago•9 min saved

Glossy Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: a remake with a troubling undercurrent

Yakuza Kiwami 3 and its Dark Ties prequel offer quirky charm and a raft of side-content, but the remake overstuffed with busywork and recycled ideas dilutes the story’s emotional weight. Mine’s deeper arc in Dark Ties helps, yet the portrayal of Kanda as a sexual predator—coupled with casting choices around Teruyuki Kagawa—casts a troubling shadow over the package. Despite entertaining moments and new minigames, the overall presentation feels uneven and compromised by these ethical missteps.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#dark-ties #gaming #kiwami-3

gaming2 months ago•12 min saved

Yakuza Kiwami 3 Expands with LaLaLa Loveland, Karaoke, and Retro Play Spots

SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio released new details and screenshots for Yakuza Kiwami 3 and its Dark Ties expansion, including new substories, the LaLaLa Loveland social feature with Loveboxes, LaLaLa phone customization, karaoke with new songs, outfits, and the Reapers. The update also showcases play spots, retro Game Gear titles, and other enhancements ahead of the February 12 launch on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam.

via Gematsu|

#dark-ties #gaming #karaoke

entertainment5 months ago•1 min saved

SEGA Includes Yakuza in Sonic Racing for Player Satisfaction

SEGA included Yakuza's Ichiban Kasuga in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, prioritizing player happiness over franchise appropriateness, despite initial concerns from the Yakuza team, emphasizing the game's focus on fun and surprise for fans.

via GoNintendo|

#crossover-characters #entertainment #game-development

gaming5 months ago•1 min saved

Yakuza Team Questions Ichiban's Inclusion in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

The Yakuza team was initially hesitant about Ichiban Kasuga's inclusion in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, but ultimately approved the collaboration, which also features Hatsune Miku, highlighting SEGA's successful cross-promotional efforts on Nintendo Switch and upcoming Switch 2.

via Nintendo Everything|

#collaboration #gaming #ichiban-kasuga

technology10 months ago•1 min saved

Yakuza Studio Reveals Stranger Than Heaven, a New Game Blending LA Noire and Yakuza Styles

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's upcoming game, initially known as Project Century, has been renamed Stranger Than Heaven and revealed at Summer Game Fest, set in Japan during the early 20th century, with a storyline spanning from 1915 to 1943, featuring action gameplay and moral choices, though platform and release details are still unknown.

via GameSpot|

#project-century #ryu-ga-gotoku-studio #stranger-than-heaven

technology10 months ago•1 min saved

Yakuza Studio Reveals Stranger Than Heaven, New Trailer Unveils Stylish Game

Sega's Yakuza studio Ryu Ga Gotoku has renamed its game from Project Century to Stranger Than Heaven, revealing a stylish new trailer set across different eras, but without details on release date or platforms.

via Eurogamer|

#project-century #sega #stranger-than-heaven

games10 months ago•1 min saved

Yakuza Studio Unveils 'Stranger Than Heaven', a Yakuza-Style Historical Action Brawler

The Yakuza studio has announced a new historical action brawler called Stranger Than Heaven, set in 1943 with a storyline spanning the 20th century, featuring detective elements and intense combat, though its PC release details are still unknown.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#games #historical-action #ryu-ga-gotoku-studio

gaming10 months ago•1 min saved

Yakuza Studio's Stranger Than Heaven Unveiled as New Historical Action Brawler

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's new game Stranger Than Heaven, revealed at Summer Game Fest 2025, is a detective-themed game set in a glamorous, neon-lit city reminiscent of L.A. Noire, with survival and simulation elements, and is scheduled for release in 2026.

via Polygon|

#gaming #la-noire #like-a-dragon

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

SEGA Unveils New Virtua Fighter and 1915 Action Game at Game Awards

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, known for the Yakuza series, announced a new action game titled Project Century at The Game Awards 2024. Set in 1915, the game features a mysterious protagonist in an alternate-history Japan, with a more intense and gory style than previous Yakuza games. This announcement comes as a surprise, given the studio's recent reveal of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, set for release in February 2025. RGG Studio is known for its prolific output, having released numerous titles in recent years.

via IGN|

#gaming #like-a-dragon #project-century

entertainment1 year ago•4 min saved

Amazon's "Like a Dragon" Series: Actor Ryoma Takeuchi on Bringing Kazuma Kiryu to Life

Amazon is set to release a TV adaptation of the popular video game series Like a Dragon (formerly known as Yakuza) this fall, starring Ryoma Takeuchi as Kazuma Kiryu. The show will honor the games while introducing original elements, focusing on Kiryu's life and evolution as a fighter. The series will also vividly portray the fictional district of Kamurocho, capturing its changes over time. Takeuchi emphasizes his respect for the original material while bringing his own interpretation to the character, ensuring a faithful yet fresh adaptation.

via Kotaku|

#amazon #entertainment #like-a-dragon

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Amazon Prime's 'Yakuza: Like a Dragon' Series Premieres October 25

Amazon Prime has announced a new TV series titled "Like a Dragon: Yakuza," based on Sega's popular Yakuza video game franchise. The show, filmed in Japan and in Japanese, will star Ryoma Takeuchi as Kazuma Kiryu and will be released in two three-episode batches starting October 25. The series has the approval of the game's writer and producer, Masayoshi Yokoyama, and will explore the life and decisions of a Yakuza warrior.

via Kotaku|

#amazon-prime #entertainment #sega

entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

"Like a Dragon: Yakuza Live-Action Series Premieres on Prime Video October 25"

Amazon Prime Video will premiere "Like a Dragon: Yakuza," a Japanese live-action drama based on SEGA's Yakuza game series, on October 25 in over 240 countries. Directed by Masaharu Take and starring Ryoma Takeuchi as Kazuma Kiryu, the series explores the dramatic lives of gangsters in a fictional district modeled after Shinjuku's Kabukichō. The adaptation aims to capture the game's intense storytelling and character depth, appealing to both fans and newcomers.

via Gematsu|

#amazon-prime-video #entertainment #japanese-drama

entertainment1 year ago•7 min saved

"Amazon's 'Like a Dragon: Yakuza' Live-Action Series Premieres October 25"

Prime Video will premiere "Like a Dragon: Yakuza," a live-action series based on SEGA's popular game franchise, on October 25, 2024. Directed by Masaharu Take and starring Ryoma Takeuchi as Kazuma Kiryu, the series will be available in over 240 countries and territories. The show explores the dramatic lives of gangsters in a fictional Japanese entertainment district, offering a new perspective on the beloved game series.

via Amazon Studios|

#entertainment #japanese-series #live-action