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Stranger Than Heaven Reimagines Yakuza Combat With Shoulder Buttons and Stamina Counters
gaming27 days ago

Stranger Than Heaven Reimagines Yakuza Combat With Shoulder Buttons and Stamina Counters

Stranger Than Heaven overhauls Yakuza combat by replacing Heat moves with a stamina-based counter system powered by shoulder-button inputs, showcased in a Summer Game Fest 2026 demo that covers three eras of Japanese history. While the preview praises more dynamic dodges and counterattacks, it notes occasional group-combat and camera-lock challenges. Hints about Kazuma Kiryu’s Kamurocho destiny thread through the narrative, with the game due January 15, 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (Game Pass day one), and PC.

via Wccftech|
#combat-revision#gaming#shoulder-buttons
Tupac Shakur Returns as Digital Cameo in Stranger Than Heaven, With Estate Approval
news1 month ago

Tupac Shakur Returns as Digital Cameo in Stranger Than Heaven, With Estate Approval

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will digitally resurrect Tupac Shakur as a character in Stranger Than Heaven after obtaining approval from Tupac’s estate and family; the idea, which followed discussions with Snoop Dogg about casting, is framed by the developers as adding value to the game, despite backlash, and is placed in the broader context of Japan’s practice of reviving deceased actors (e.g., Bunta Sugawara).

via Kotaku|
#masayoshi-yokoyama#news#stranger-than-heaven
Digital Tupac Revival in a Yakuza-Style Game Sparks Debate
games1 month ago

Digital Tupac Revival in a Yakuza-Style Game Sparks Debate

Kotaku reports that Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios’ Stranger Than Heaven will digitally resurrect Tupac Shakur with Snoop Dogg involved, a move that has drawn sharp criticism for monetizing a deceased artist’s likeness and likening it to “zombie capitalism,” while noting the broader trend of reviving iconic figures in media and its potential impact on the game’s vibe and legacy.

via Kotaku|
#games#rgg-studios#snoop-dogg
Yakuza Prequel Uses Deceased Actor’s Likeness, Sparking Backlash
news2 months ago

Yakuza Prequel Uses Deceased Actor’s Likeness, Sparking Backlash

During Sega/Xbox’s reveal for Stranger Than Heaven, the Yakuza prequel reveals a CG likeness of late actor Bunta Sugawara (died 2014), crafted from archival material with family consent and voiced by Takashi Ukaji. This marks the first time RGG Studio uses a deceased actor’s likeness in a game, prompting debate over memorialization versus exploitation and drawing criticism that the move could commodify Sugawara’s legacy, though Sega says it honors him with materials provided by Toei.

via Kotaku|
#bunta-sugawara#dead-actor-likeness#news
NetEase pulls funding from Yakuza creator's Nagoshi Studio, risking Gang of Dragon
gaming4 months ago

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
Glossy Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: a remake with a troubling undercurrent
gaming5 months ago

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
Yakuza Kiwami 3 Expands with LaLaLa Loveland, Karaoke, and Retro Play Spots
gaming5 months ago

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
Yakuza Studio Reveals Stranger Than Heaven, a New Game Blending LA Noire and Yakuza Styles
technology1 year ago

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
SEGA Unveils New Virtua Fighter and 1915 Action Game at Game Awards
gaming1 year ago

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