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Even Disgraced Japanese Boxer Bought Ryu Ga Gotoku 3 (Yakuza 3)
SEGA's PS3 exclusive Ryu Ga Gotoku 3 is a smash. Lots of people have bought it — including suspended former flyweight fighter Daiki Kameda. More »
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Comment by Archaotic: An oddly fitting choice of game. I hear nothing but good things about RGG3...I wish it was coming over... 10 Responses | Other threads
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PS3 Exclusive Ryu Ga Gotoku 3 (Yakuza 3) Sold 300,000
PS3 exclusive Ryu Ga Gotoku 3 (Yakuza 3) went on sale February 26. How'd it do? Let's hear what its designer, the very tanned Toshihiro Nagoshi, has to say: More »
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Comment by laser beams: please please please- take this number as a sign that the game is awesome, Sega- and bring this game to... 16 Responses | Other threads
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Yakuza 3 Demo Out On Feb 19
Ryu Ga Gotoku 3 looks great. Blue Sega skies, hostesses, fisticuffs and tanning salons? Yes. Please. Alas, a Western release may never happen, so this demo might be as close as you get. More »
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Comment by RockNrollBowl: Tempted... but is it really worth the time and hassle making a Japanese PSN account? Ahh after thinking about it, think... 6 Responses | Other threads
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More Exclusive Noodles From Another PS3 SEGA Exclusive
The last Yakuza PS3 exclusive, Ryu Ga Gotoku KENZAN! got instant udon. The upcoming Yakuza PS3 exclusive gets, you guessed, instant noodles. More » -
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The Scary Face Yakuza 3 Game Trailer
Ryu Ga Gotoku 3 has it all: Head kicking, sweat mopping and mean faces. Check out the snarl gallery in the game's Japanese TV spot. Those are some dirty looks, man. -
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SEGA Currently Does Not Know Yakuza Franchise's Future For North America
SEGA's Yakuza series has been successful in its native Japan. In the West, not so — blame poor localizations for that! Now, it looks like Yakuza 3's North America release is undecided. Crud. More »
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Comment by Soldier_CLE: I agree, Brian. The localizations for Yakuza in the United States were indeed terrible, in the "Shenmue" sorta way. AND... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Mold Some Lady Into A Sweat Mopping Bar Hostess
As with the previous titles, one of the key backdrops in Yakuza 3 is the night life — namely, hostess bars. More »
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Comment by excaliburps: Ah I miss going to bars or clubs like these! They do more than wipe your brow if you know... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Yakuza 3 Will Punch, Kick, Punch You In The Face
Look at him go! Punch, kick, punch, Hulk Hogan leg drop...we may not be able to understand a word of Yakuza 3's trailers, but combat like this speaks a universal language. More » -
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Limited "Dragon" PlayStation 3 Console Is For Japanese Eyes Only
Yes. It's another fancy PlayStation 3 for the Japanese market. Not content with lording it over us with their white and silver consoles, Japan will now also be getting this dragon-emblazoned Yakuza machine. More »
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Comment by CRRRUNK ... ಠ_ಠ: happy with my launch 60gig. I might skin it though. 14 Responses | Other threads
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If Eleven Minutes Of Yakuza 3 Can't Get You Excited, Nothing Can
Yeah, this clip runs for eleven minutes. Lots of Japanese talky-talky, so the verbal stuff won't make much sense, but the vibrant colours and smooth gangster stylings? Those are universal.
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Comment by Horusz: Wow, those were a bunch of the crappiest looking and sounding cutscenes I have ever seen. Facial animation is bad... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Yakuza 3 Has Great Looking Graphics, Strippers
We really don't know how Yakuza series producer Toshihiro Nagoshi finds the time to so thoroughly bronze and get a new Yakuza game out every year or so. Yakuza 3 — the fourth in the series after the spin-off Yakuza Kenzan! — features more stunning character models, Japanese gangster brawls and "exotic dancers" with ultra-realistic stripper boots. This clip for the Japanese version features mere seconds of gameplay, but does make up for it with some camera straddling. More »
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Comment by Dorikin: Loved the first two. This one looks awesome, can't wait. I just hope I don't have to wait an extremely... 11 Responses | Other threads
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Brown Man Bedtime Story
The setting: Enterbrain's (publisher of Famitsu) TGS booth. The man? Brown Man. Otherwise known as Toshihiro Nagoshi. The event: no idea, can't speak Japanese, but from the relaxed vibe and the crossed legs we're pretty sure he's reading everyone a bedtime story. Something about Yakuza, monkey's balls, tanning salons and rip-off track pants. Oh, and ice cream. More »
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Comment by maraxusofk: i love it when game developers dont look like geeks. it bodes better for other gamers as well. i mean... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Lets TGS! Yakuza 3 Booth Breaks New Ground With Champagne Fountains
We rolled by the Yakuza 3 booth in Sega's space a bit too late to gain entry to the age restricted theater, but we were more than impressed by the installation of the champagne fountains that flank the entryway. C'mon, champagne fountains? Now that's gangsta. More »
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Comment by ShaggE wants to join the Egg Council.: The urge to topple those glasses is overpowering. The urge to point at the shattered mess and say "Did I... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Yakuza 3 Screens, Not Scans
Scans are OK. We guess. Then again, they're also kinda like reading a book underwater that's wrapped in plastic. You get the gist, but it could be clearer. So it is with these Yakuza 3 screens, courtesy of Famitsu. They're the ones you saw in the scans from last week, but they're bigger, and they're clearer. After all, scans just can't do a blue, Sega sky justice. More »
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Comment by Polysics_2004: Much better. As for the game, well, I'm not too sure if I'll be getting it. Mainly because I've not... 7 Responses | Other threads
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These Are Yakuza 3 Screens
This week's Famitsu has a bunch of screens of upcoming PS3 title Ryu Ga Gotoku 3 (aka Yakuza 3). The game picks up where the prequel left off, follows main character Kiryu Kazuma from fictional Kamuro-cho to Okinawa and features loads of big name Japanese actor talent doing the voice work. Check out the screens below. Looks like Yakuza 2, but with better graphics — and a beach. More »
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Comment by Witzbold: Loved 1 and 2 will be looking forward to 3. Although I hope this time they go with full voice for... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Yakuza 3 Features Seven Young Fashion Models As Hostesses
Once again, the Ryu Ga Gotoku (Yakuza in the West) series add real-life females to its cast of charaters. While Ryu Ga Gotoku 2 featured adult video actress Nana Natsume and Ryu Ga Gotoku KENZAN! featured the talents of pin-up model Yinling. The upcoming Ryu Ga Gotoku 3 will feature seven models from fashion mag Koakuma Ageha in-game as night club hostesses. Included in those seven is Osaka gal Rina Sakurai, whom I interviewed earlier this spring for the arcade book I wrote. Smart kid — we talked about sticker pictures. More »
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Comment by badasscat: @artraider: You guys are being a bit harsh. I don't think she looks unlike Koda Kumi: [onesingletear.files.wordpress.com] wtf happened to the... 1 Responses | Other threads
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More On Yakuza 3 And Its Idyllic Summer Getaway
A third, proper Yakuza game? For the PS3? Exciting stuff. So let's go over a few of the game's finer details. While we already know the game will be an immediate sequel to the second, featuring the same characters and the same storyline, what we didn't know was that the game's going to be taking a pleasant break from the streets of faux-Tokyo. While the game will still be based around Kamurocho, it'll be adding a "second city": island getaway Okinawa (or, at least, a fictional take on Okinawa). Toshihiro "Brown Man" Nagoshi talks up the addition, saying the addition of the island's resort lifestyle and touristy atmosphere - coupled with its "darker side" - will stand in stark contrast to the gritty, urban atmosphere of Kamurocho, and as far as the story goes "fits the bill perfectly". No doubt the location testing will also fit Nagoshi's sun-bathing bill perfectly, so it's a win-win situation for all involved.
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Comment by d_r_e: @EnigmaNemesis: Yeah, I never got into the Dynasty Warriors series, but Onimusha was great as far as a fantasy game set... more » | Other threads
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Yakuza 3 Announced (No, Not Again, A New Yakuza 3)
In the latest issue of Famitsu, it was announced that SEGA's toasted Toshihiro Nagoshi has been working on Ryu ga Gotoku 3 (Yakuza 3). This isn't to be confused with Edo-era PS3 exclusive Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan!, which is actually the third Yakuza game in the franchise, but not actually Yakuza 3. Confused? According to the article, Kenzan! was a spin-off, and this newly announced game is actually the third one in the series, m'kay. Work began on the game commenced after development on Kenzan! finished, and the story picks up where Yakuza 2 left off. Well, that makes sense at least. More »
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Comment by ~pandafresh~: awesome, now i just need the american release of yakuza 2... more » | Other threads
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Comment by bkN00b: @Astrofox: i just played the last hitman and burnout3 over the weekend. yakuza, graphically, isn't that far away. ... more » | Other threads
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Real Yakuza 3 Cafes in Tokyo For You To Drink At
The Ryu Ga Gotoku KENZAN! publicity machine continues! The game, dubbed Yakuza 3 for the West, is a PLAYSTATION 3 exclusive and will be released in Japan in early March. How can SEGA get the Japanese population worked into a frenzy? That's right, two Ryu Ga Gotoku KENZAN! "concept bar and cafes," complete with demo kiosks and promotional videos. We can only hope the cafes will be as awesome as the Photoshopped PR pics SEGA's sending out. Doubt it, though! More » -
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New Satin Silver PS3 Bundled Up
And like that, the just announced Satin Silver PS3 is getting a bundle! The 40GB PLAYSTATION 3 is being packed with upcoming PS3 exclusive Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! (aka Yakuza 3). Retailing for ¥47,040 (US $441), the bundle is limited to only a thousand units and doesn't appear to include the DualShock 3, however. It does include dragon stickers, and who doesn't like dragon stickers? Bundle hits March 6th as does Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan!. More »
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Comment by mind in rewind: @shiwasu: Call me crazy, but I'm guessing it will sell... a thousand. more » | Other threads
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Nagoshi Watch: Still So Very Brown
Wowzers! SEGA game designer and fashion something Toshihiro Nagoshi appeared at Tokyo retailer Ma-ya in a promotional event for the upcoming Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan!. The fame Monkey Ball creator answered questions about his upcoming PS3 exclusive Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! (aka Yakuza 3), posed for cell phone pictures, autographed cell phones and looked very, very brown. Bonus points for Nagoshi's coordinating his hair, jacket and skin. More »
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Comment by bird1988: Bashcraft did you take this pic? You could be a fashion photographer complete with special effect bluring ^^ more » | Other threads
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PS3 Exclusive Gets Exclusive Noodles
What better way to promote an Edo period game with women in S&M gear? Noodles! Yep, starting next month, PS3 exclusive Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! (aka Yakuza 3) instant udon noodles will go on sale in Japan for ¥210 (aka US $1.96) a cup. The Ryu ga Gotoku games always get the best promotions. Heck, the first Ryu ga Gotoku held an pre-game event in an actual hostess bar! More »
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Comment by TheCleaningGuy: MMM... every box of Yakuza Noodles comes with a finger inside! more » | Other threads
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Comment by LostHorizon: Already got it buuut dont understand jack shit sooo can only say gfx and gameplay are decent more » | Other threads
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Yakuza 3 Features Historically Accurate Strippers, Turtle Racing, Yakuza
I'm quite certain that anyone vacillating over their purchase of Ryu Ga Gotoku Kanzen!—we'll call it Yakuza 3, when we get it—was mostly sold on the game the second they learned of its strong turtle racing component. I can only assume that those who remain unconvinced will take one look at the game's accurate recreations of Edo era bikinis and write Sega with great haste, demanding localization of the PlayStation 3 adventure game. Dozens of screenshots, including a stellar looking rat versus snake aspect, should seal the deal. More »
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Comment by Stormrider: Didn't the US never get Yakuza 2, since the original Yakuza flopped here? 1 Responses | Other threads
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Did 17th Century Japanese Doms Wear This?
MAKES NO SENSE. Those familiar with Toshihiro Nagoshi and his skin will not be shocked. The third installment in the series features what looks like a dominatrix in red leather clothes. In "Waterfall Training," the main character can get new skills if he is able to overcome his shameful desires. It's based on button pushing, so it actually more timing based than actually repression sure urges. Though, what's up with the gal's get-up? This PS3 exclusive is set in the 1605 Kyoto — no way they had shiny vinyl back then! More »
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Comment by ~pandafresh~: In the first Yakuza game, you can go to the massage parlor, and a similar situation occurs. If you fail... more » | Other threads
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Yazkuza 3 Kicking It Old School
As indicated by this GS trailer for the game, Yakuza 3 seems to be going back in time a bit. You can visit the official website for more on the story, setting, and cast of the game. If you don't read Japanese you can at least take in the pretty pictures lurking amongst the indecipherable squigglies.
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By Mike FaheyComment by AroundTheFur: please, PLEASE bring yakuza 2 stateside! more » | Other threads
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