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more about #yakuza BigManMalone: I'm not sure which is worse, the communists at Rockstar whose game has as one of its components the most blatant, and blatantly unreasoned, left-wing,... more » Cartman86: This whole conversation just gets back to the very simple idea of parenting. As adults I am going to boldly assert that we have the right to play anyt... more » denki: Ahhh, Don Quixote in Shinjuku...I wonder if you can go in that building and buy the discount luxury goods like in the real store? I wonder if there i... more » Gen: I wonder what kinda effects are caused to those who play Japanese Hentai dating games. #toshihironagoshi more » Guat: Talking about morality on the internet is a bad idea, basically because morality is a subjective word. For instance, i don't think it's immoral to sh... more » Xtinction: I do feel he's talking more about the previous GTA iterations, and less so about GTA4. THe story really is the main driving force of that game.. Scre... more » darktex: I sort of share his belief. Video Games are unique in that they have this Stimulus-Response type relationship most other forms of mass media entertain... more » Witzbold: The wonderful corner of Kabukicho. With that being said do think he has a point. Another issue is that if they did allow for total freedom like GTA t... more » Klyco: So is he saying his game about crime is better than the other game about crime? #toshihironagoshi more » D-K The Grey: I lucked out, hit no.20 My boob balls will arrive shortly.. more » FarmboyinJapan: I once flipped through an issue of Ageha before....and within seconds I went into a diabetic coma from how cluttered the design is... more » Fishsnot: Brian doesn't your wife mind you reading this stuff? I can only imagine the conversation. "Brian WTF is this I found in your drawer?" "No dear you mi... more » kitsuneconundrum: dhalsim? more » Psudonym: Until I hear from Kevin Butler, I wouldn't put much stock into these unfounded rumors. more » CHunterX: I'd rather own a retail copy of Yakuza 3. more » slim934: I don't understand why (in relation to Yakuza 3) they do not simply hand it off to Atlus to translate and release. more » InfiniteOrange: Finally! Yakuza 3 with English Subs is all I want! Hooray... wait... whats that..? PSN? Aw crap. I want to have a Physical Copy of the game so that I... more » Rachel Fogg: To be a fly on the wall for this 'discussion'. I would've given 2 pudding cups and 1 pack of Gushers. Which is probably the reason why I'm NOT the f... more » gurfinki: I have 3 words: Samba. De. Amigo. : ) more » Mike Newlad: Hopefully EA will patch fight night with motion control's. I would be all over that! What other games would people like to see patched to incorporat... more » -
#sega
Yakuza Creator On Grand Theft Auto
SEGA's PlayStation franchise Yakuza (Ryu Ga Gotoku) has often been called "The Grand Theft Auto of Japan". Like GTA, players are in large urban environments in an underworld setting. That doesn't mean designer Toshihiro Nagoshi is a fan, though. More » -
#japan
Yakuza Designer, Your Customer For A Day
Bar girl magazine Koakuma Ageha (yes, Japanese night club hostesses have their own mag!) is running some sort of contest. You've never guess what present number 19. Well, you might! More » -
#rumor
Leaked Documents Discuss PSN Imports, Date PS3 Motion Control
The (allegedly) leaked Sega-Sony documents from earlier this morning contain mention of a release date for the PS3's motion controller, along with the possibility of a PSN "import store".
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#yakuza
Sega Still Teasing A Yakuza 3 Release For The West
For the past few months, various comments from Sega have people hoping for a Western release of Yakuza 3 bummed. Today, however, things are sounding a little more optimistic. More » -
#sega
Which Girls Are In Yakuza 4? Well, A Porn Star Is...
Japanese game maker is making a new Ryu Ga Gotoku (aka Yakuza in the West) and held a cattle call for those females hoping to appear in the game. More » -
#sega
Sega Updates Us On Wii Strategy, Aliens, "Sega-ness"
Kotaku sat with the new chief of Sega's American and European divisions yesterday to get an update on everything from Aliens to Yakuza. More » -
#clips
Ryu Ga Gotoku Bar Hostess Audition Trailer
You've seen the publicity stills. You've seen the finalist. You've seen just how brown Ryu Ga Gotoku (Yakuza) creator Toshihiro Nagoshi is. Now what the Ryu Ga Gotoku 4 audition trailer. More » -
#yakuza
Behind The Scenes of Making Ryu Ga Gotoku 4 (Yakuza 4)
Earlier today, SEGA detailed Japanese crime game title Ryu Ga Gotoku 4. More » -
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#toshihironagoshi
What Does Brown Man Think of Dragon Quest IX?
That's Toshihiro Nagoshi. He makes those Yakuza games and created Super Monkey Ball. Amazing tan aside, he's also just like 2.3 million other Japanese people. More » -
#maximumrisky
Porn Actress In The Running For New Yakuza Game
SEGA held a cattle call for its upcoming Yakuza game with an open audition. Women with experience as cabaret hostesses were encouraged to apply. One finalist has more experience than that. Much more. More » -
#ryugagotoku
SEGA Already Developing New Ryu Ga Gotoku (Yakuza)
Going on sale last February, Ryu Ga Gotoku 3 (Yakuza 3) has shipped over half a million copies in Japan. It's a hit, and SEGA is hard at work on another entry in the franchise. More » -
#onlyinjapan
Yakuza, The Cell Phones
If buying Ryu Ga Gotoku 3 (Yakuza 3) isn't enough of a commitment, how about the Ryu Ga Gotoku cell phone? Japanese cell phone carrier Softbank is rolling out a Yakuza phone, SoftBank815T model, in three colors: red, black and white. The tastefully decorated clamshell is packed with game-themed icons, wallpaper and ringtones. Buy the phone and get goodies like a Ryu Ga Gotoku notebook and cell phone charm strap. At least the design is tastefully understated. More » -
#sega
Yakuza 2 Will Feature The Japanese Language
Phew! Sure seems like Sega listens to fans. After the first Yakuza game was released with an English language dub, erasing the brilliant original Japanese one, people complained. Why not, you know, release the game with subtitles? It is called Yakuza and English dubbing, no matter how good, kills the mood! Well, that is, unless you're one of those can't-see-foreign-movies-with-subtitles people. For the PS2 sequel, Sega points out on the game's official site: More »
