Yakuza 3 coming early '08

[wotter]

From Gamefront.de:

- Time: 1605, Edo Japan

- Hero: Musashi Miyamoto

- 4 fighting styles: without weapons, one sword, two swords, one broadsword.

- No more "Heat" moves. Now there a only special moves which are definate kills with a sword.

- Release: Early 2008 in Japan.

Thanx to Xater for translation.

Link to scans:
http://www.imagebam.com/image/030b33133511
http://www.imagebam.com/image/f5f555133510

[frosty]

Please do not post scans directly. If you want to link to a site with them,that's one thing, but don't post them on our server. We've been contacted by these mags in the past about copyright infringement and we do not want to start any trouble by hosting any of these images.

Edit: THX for the comply.

[yoshaw]

I loved Yakuza on PS2. And why is it called Yakuza 3? WTF!! Where's the sequel then? Ether!?

Any news whether it's using PS3 to full performance or is it being multi-whored?

PS: Reads MUSHASHI MIYAMOTO's name.

:angel: DIES HAPPY!!!!

and

If this is the legendary Musashi Miyomoto in-game!
http://xs219.xs.to/xs219/07373/Musashi-Miyomoto.jpg

Then this here should be his legendary blind arch-nemesis Kojiro
http://xs219.xs.to/xs219/07373/Kojiro.jpg


Maaaaaaayen I can't wait
:pleased:

[VG Aficionado]

Any news whether it's using PS3 to full performance or is it being multi-whored?No multiwhoring FTW :pleased: (check first scan)

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[Sephiroth_VII]

I've never played a Yakuza game :look:

Which one of them should I buy if I want the best possible experience?

[Diresu]

I've never played a Yakuza game :look:

Which one of them should I buy if I want the best possible experience?
Only 1 is out so far. Game is awesome though if you can get past some of the annoyances like the lock on system. For the most part though the game is excellent. If you like Shenmue you would probably like Yakuza.

[VG Aficionado]

Only one is out? Did the first Yakuza never make it outside Japan?

[masteratt]

Well I got one, so it did. It's English too so yeah, it definitely got a release outside Japan.
It's also an awesome game.

I don't know where the second is though?

[AC!D]

As far as i understand it this game is a million seller in Japan but the first one sold badly everywhere else dissuading them from releasing the sequel on PS2 anywhere outside of Japan. I could be wrong they could be doing localization as we speak but the second has been out for quite a while and the first one was localised with a stellar voice acting cast very quickly.

[Diresu]

As far as i understand it this game is a million seller in Japan but the first one sold badly everywhere else dissuading them from releasing the sequel on PS2 anywhere outside of Japan. I could be wrong they could be doing localization as we speak but the second has been out for quite a while and the first one was localised with a stellar voice acting cast very quickly.


Thats pretty much it. I hope to god it comes here since that game is a classic in my eyes. Loved every minute of it

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I loved Yakuza on PS2. And why is it called Yakuza 3? WTF!! Where's the sequel then? Ether!?

Any news whether it's using PS3 to full performance or is it being multi-whored?

PS: Reads MUSHASHI MIYAMOTO's name.

:angel: DIES HAPPY!!!!

and

If this is the legendary Musashi Miyomoto in-game!
http://xs219.xs.to/xs219/07373/Musashi-Miyomoto.jpg

Then this here should be his legendary blind arch-nemesis Kojiro
http://xs219.xs.to/xs219/07373/Kojiro.jpg


Maaaaaaayen I can't wait
:pleased:



He's deaf, not blind.

[VonGak]

As far as i understand it this game is a million seller in Japan but the first one sold badly everywhere else dissuading them from releasing the sequel on PS2 anywhere outside of Japan. I could be wrong they could be doing localization as we speak but the second has been out for quite a while and the first one was localised with a stellar voice acting cast very quickly.

If not then I'll hope for region free and English subtitles, please make it happen Sega.

[yoshaw]

He's deaf, not blind.

Stupid english skills :duh: I stand corrected!! Everyone +rep Lali for knowing pointing this mistake!!! I was about to ruin a great nemesis!! Who da man, Lali da man!!

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Hahah I just read Vagabond by Takehiko Inoue religiously.

[yoshaw]

^Same here bro!! That series is simply out of this world fascinating!!! No wonder I was trying to make similarities with Yakuza 3, eh ;)

[lips]

looks like fun ... but ... did I see a bar-b-que in there?

[masteratt]

All sorts of weapons in there.

I especially love that Dud Grenade that I've paid 10,000+ Yen for in Yakuza1...:mad:

[Fats]

Sony fanboys have a reason to rejoice today as the console war rages on: Yakuza: Kenzan! is coming and you'll only be able to play it on the PlayStation 3.

Details announced in the latest issue of Famitsu say the adventure game will take place in 1605 Japan -- the Edo period -- and players will lead the charge as Japan's most famous swordsman and the author of the Book of Five Rings Musashi Miyamoto. Bringing down the bad guys will mean implementing four fighting styles -- weaponless, one sword, two sword, and broadsword -- and a number of special moves.

So far, Japan is the only country getting the title. Look for it in early 2008.

Quote (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/819/819597p1.html)

[curryking1]

What the hell is up with this only Japanese release stuff for this game. This isn't like some stupid Hamburger Maker 3324 Japanese game.

I would totally bet that people would buy up this game pretty good if it was released everywhere else as well.

[VonGak]

:( Exclusive bragging rights aren't worth much when one can't play the game.

[satriales]

I was really interested in the original Yakuza, but Yakuza 2 was announced before the first game was even released so I decided to wait. Definitely looking forward to this now :)

[yoshaw]

Direct Feed Images! Looks fudging awesome =-o

http://xs219.xs.to/xs219/07375/1378_0001.jpg
http://xs219.xs.to/xs219/07375/1378_0002.jpg
http://xs219.xs.to/xs219/07375/1378_0003.jpg
http://xs219.xs.to/xs219/07375/1378_0004.jpg

[Fats]

Those shots came from the trailer.

Which can be found here (http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/).

[VG Aficionado]

=-o

[Sephiroth_VII]

Nice!!

I really hope they release this outside Japan,otherwise I'll have to import.

[the boney king of nowhere.]

it looks like way of the samurai. only cooler.

[masteratt]

Yay, awesome trailer!
It definitely kept the atmosphere of the original while adding a new twist (you are a Samurai now?).

I'm still annoyed at not being able to play Yakuza2 though.

Well they got Blu-Ray, let's hope Yakuza3 releases with Yakuza2 :p

[yoshaw]

I remember one of the first English Yakuza trailers. It had such an awesome action movie like catch to it. I loved it!!! I remember sharing it n everyone went HOLY SHIT around it. LOL

PS: Anyone got direct link to the trailer or another source? HD?

[curryking1]

Technically maybe nothing amazing, or even great, but it's really colourful and the faces look great. Pretty solid stuff, I'm liking the look a lot!

I can't believe this isn't planned for worldwide!

Edit - Ok, wtf, I just watched the trailer, I somehow missed it was there. Holy crap those are tight visuals, wow!

The people who are making this game are losers for not bringing it worldwide! LOSERS I TELL YOU!

[VG Aficionado]

Yakuza 3 Detailed (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/820/820445p1.html)
The most "pre" prequel ever is coming to the PS3.
by Anoop Gantayat

September 17, 2007 - If you'd told us that Sega would be continuing its Yakuza series with a third game on the PlayStation 3, we wouldn't have been too surprised. While the game was a big flop internationally, in Japan, the first two have combined for over a million sales on the PS2.

Now if you'd told us that the third game would actually be a prequel set 400 years in the past, we'd have looked around for a giant cone (or bench, or car) with which to smash you over the head (in case you haven't played Yakuza before, and few of you did, this is a typical scene in the game's battle system).

Officially titled Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! in Japan, this PlayStation 3 adventure takes Sega's adult-oriented franchise back to 1605. Gone are the neon signs of Tokyo and Osaka, now replaced by the neon signs of an Edo Period Kyoto.

The game begins in the enclosed town of Gion, where girls use their bodies for money, and men use their money to buy dreams (that description is translated directly from a Famitsu article on the game... please don't write). Unlike the first two games, which were set in fictional towns designed to look like real places, Gion is a real historical part of Kyoto that was known for its geisha girls.

The story begins when main character Kazumanosuke Kiryu, a bodyguard who will take on any job if the price is right, is approached by a young girl named Haruka. She asks Kiryu to kill Musashi Miyamoto. Musashi Miyamoto is actually Kiryu's past self, and the name he goes by when outside of Gion. This, incidentally, is the same historical Musashi Miyamoto who's regarded as one of the finest swordsmen.

If you're familiar with the Yakuza series, you'll recognize the Kiryu and Haruka names. The two characters may share the same name as the hero and heroine of the first two titles, and they may even share the same basic model design, but they seem to have no actual relation. Presumably, these are the names we'll see in future Yakuza titles as well.

As we've come to expect from the series, Sega has hooked up some serious talent to do the voices for Yakuza 3. The voices for Haruki and Kiryu haven't been revealed, but here's a sampling of the talent for a few of the other characters.

Kojiro Sasaki (voiced by Shouta Matsuda)
Nagayoshi Marume (Naoto Takenaka)
Itou, the bodyguard (Susumu Terajima)
The mysterious monk (Hiroki Matsukata)
Seijyurou Yoshioka (Masaya Kato)
Toji Gion (Takeshi Tsukamoto)

In Japan, these are some of the biggest personalities in television and movies. They'll be put to use this time for more than just their voices, as Sega is using face scan technology to make their in-game counterparts share some visual similarities.

Outside of an adult-oriented storyline, Yakuza 3 appears to bring back much of what made the original two games so special. In addition to exploring a living town, now with more detail than ever thanks to the update in hardware, you'll get to make use of an updated combat system. You can now select between four fighting styles: fists (the standard style from past titles), single blade, dual blade and broad sword. "Heat Action" special moves return, complete with dramatic camera angels.

One of the coolest parts of the first Yakuza games was how your character grew as you progressed through the game. Previously, you learned new fighting moves by consulting with a master. That remains in Yakuza 3, but now you can also learn moves just by witnessing key events. Kiryu will even learn special attacks by watching animals move -- for instance, a dog leaping up to fetch a bone.

Mini games and side quests also have their expected place in Yakuza 3. The game will feature over 100 sub quests, some possibly featuring historical figures. Mini games include shogi, dice and archery -- things you might expect from the Edo Period. Hostess clubs are back, giving you a chance to woo the ladies, although these scenes now take place in a seedy tatami room rather than a seedy bar.

Sega's NE Soft R&D Creative Officer Toshihiro Nagoshi, head producer of the Yakuza series, pointed out to Famitsu in a recent interview that the game doesn't have "3" in the title. That doesn't mean it's an offshoot. In fact, he says the game is being made to surpass Yakuza 2 in all areas, and that we'll slowly learn of the great scale as new information is unveiled.

The information should be forthcoming for this one. Although just announced, Yakuza 3 is already set for Japanese release this Spring, and will have a prominent presence in Sega's booth at the Tokyo Game Show.

[OG_Monkey]

i dont care when yakuza 3 is comin, can i get 2 first lol!?

[cliffbo]

what's the big deal with this game?

[OG_Monkey]

EVERYTHING! lol, i dunno, i didnt even play the full version of yakuza 1 yet, i keep sayin i want to get it then i say i dont

[curryking1]

September 17, 2007 - If you'd told us that Sega would be continuing its Yakuza series with a third game on the PlayStation 3, we wouldn't have been too surprised. While the game was a big flop internationally, in Japan, the first two have combined for over a million sales on the PS2.

I now think I may understand why they have come to their own conclusion that a Japan only release makes sense... :(

Cool find VG.

[masteratt]

I now think I may understand why they have come to their own conclusion that a Japan only release makes sense...
That better be false information, please?

Although it would explain the lack of Yakuza2, still I want all the Yakuza games.

[yoshaw]

No comment, only :drool:

Ryu Ga Gotoku Blazes To PS3
It's not about Yakuzas anymore!
By Yoshi Sato, 09/17/2007

Sega has announced it will release Ryu Ga Gotoku Kenzan for the PlayStation3. This is the third game in the series (the first of which was released in the US under the title Yakuza) which takes place in Kyoto in the year 1605.

Producer Toshihiro Nagoshi comments, "We've thought about not using the Ryu title in the third game, but I really wanted to use Kiryuu Kazuma as the main character. After several discussion, we figured it didn't matter if he existed in the past or in the future. We wanted to show the potential that Kiryuu Kazuma has. So when we placed him in the Edo era, this turned out to fit in quite well."

The main character in the game is Kiryuu Kazumanosuke, who runs a small shop serving as a yojimbo (bodyguard) and debt collector in the town of Gion. But in actuality, he is the infamous samurai warrior Miyamoto Musashi, who went into hiding after the Battle of Sekigahara living under a different name. The story begins when a little girl named Haruka asks Kiryuu to find and kill Miyamoto Musashi in order to avenge her parents' death.

The producer talks about Musashi, "Setting the game during the Edo era was definitely interesting, but we wanted something more. We had this idea of bring in a famous character during that era, and this is where Miyamoto Mushashi came in. There are many stories written about him, but we also wanted to do our fictional take on the legendary swordsman, fitting him with our character Kiryuu. So in the game, you have Kiryuu, leading a more relaxed life aiming wondrously, and we already know that Musashi is one of the greatest samurai warriors. You will see a stark contrast between the two and I think this will help players understand the story better."

The environment shows the colorful town of Gion in Kyoto. Since Kiryuu only serves as a yojimbo, he is not allowed to pull out his katana here. Once he steps out of the front gate, bigger places (and bigger fights) await players in key locales such as the Shimizu Temple and Nijo Castle. The camera can be moved around this time so players will have a higher degree of freedom.

Like the previous series, there are several shops and eatery but now all in traditional Japanese settings. New moves can be acquired by receiving training from other characters as usual, but now special events at certain locations will also grant Kiryuu a new set of moves. For example, watching a dog catch a bone in midair will suddenly give Kiryuu a hint for his new move. This new event is called Ware, Tenkei Wo Etari (Japanese for "I have found a revelation.") where he starts performing calligraphy on a scroll and acquire a new move.

Battles now puts weapons as a stronger focus. While you can still fight with your bare fists, you will also have the opportunity to choose from single-wielding katana, double-wielding katana and other weapons such as large swords, iron clubs and Shichishitou ("seven-pronged sword"). Heat Mode is also back in the game, so expect to see lots of crazy katana action.

Nagoshi concludes by saying, "As always, we have put great importance in the game's fun factor and mature theme in the story. The concept of the previous 2 games was 'Life is about not running away'. In this game, it is about taking the path one believes in and to carry the burden that was set upon by destiny. We hope that players will feel something through the character's lives and story-telling."

Ryu Ga Gotoku Kenzan is slated for a spring 2008 release in Japan.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3162857

[curryking1]

That's so samurai like. That's like that story from Japan about that assassin that kills so many people and like the emperor or some really high ranking people and then goes into hiding and no one finds where he goes.

That's really cool though, I'd sooo play this game....

[yoshaw]

Curry,
My recommendation, read Vagabond. You'll thank me for years to come.

[hidex]

lol sorry to go off topic. I like these old time samurai games. I've read some of vagabond. I also like blade of the immortal, lone wolf and cub and samurai executioner.

[OG_Monkey]

wait, maybe someone mentioned this already but...what does this have to do with the Yakuza anymore? Samurai's?

[yoshaw]

OG,
Stop policing the frikkin forums for crying out loud man. You and Masteratt.

Seriously, WTF!! So what if anyone mentions Vagabond in a Yakuza thread OR writes a small post. Jeez! We have Lalilu to take care of things. And last time I checked he's doin a brilliant job at it. So back off :mad:

[/lighthearted post, nothing serious]

[OG_Monkey]

OG,
Stop policing the frikkin forums for crying out loud man. You and Masteratt.

Seriously, WTF!! So what if anyone mentions Vagabond in a Yakuza thread OR writes a small post. Jeez! We have Lalilu to take care of things. And last time I checked he's doin a brilliant job at it. So back off :mad:

[/lighthearted post, nothing serious]

huh? I just asked why A game called yakuza was featuring Samurais... What the hell is a Vagabond anyway? God, what did i do?

[yoshaw]

^nothing,

I just had a bit of steroid coffee in the morning, my bad.

[OG_Monkey]

oooooook

[yoshaw]

Extended Trailer

A MUST WATCH IMO
http://download.gamevideos.com/14861/gv.com.Yakuza3TGS07Trailer_640x360.wmv

[Passive]

Hey Yoshaw, whats so amazing about this game? :s what platform is it?

[yoshaw]

What's so amazing you ask =-o?

You're treading on mines Passive. That's Blasphemy level you're getting there mate!! :laugh:

Well, it's cool if you don't get it. There's this very popular manga(Japanese comic) that deals with Miyamoto Mushashi's fictional story mixed in with real events/enemies. It's a very fascinating tale, a must read. PM me n I'll guide you where to look for it.

Yakuza 3 happens to involve the very same character in a different setting planned by Sega gurus of Yakuzu1, bringing in Kiryu Kazama(of Yakuza1 fame) and placing him in the character of Miyamoto Mushashi, the famous Japanese swordsman. Sega bringing together three different worlds together as in Shenmue level world detail and Yakuza like punk-ass fighting plus a Legendary warrior's tale. My my ....

.... Videogames just can't get any better than this!

PS: It's a PS3 exclusive and only releasing in Japan(for now!)

[Passive]

lol oh. now i get your excitement :P

PM me with link pluz?! :P

[NeoPlayStation]

New video from GameTrailers.com (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25977.html)

[masteratt]

Exciting news (did we know this already?):

On September 20, 2007, Sega announced the game [Yakuza 2] would be released in North America in 2008

I don't live in America (:() but my PS2 has the needs to play NTSC games, so yaaaaaaaay!

I thought we were going to miss out, phew.

[VG Aficionado]

Battle trailer (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/26604.html)

[masteratt]

Lol it looks like they have the lame "sexy" mini-games back and the battling system looks nice, it's hard to judge just by watching, you gotta know the buttons.

Yakuza had a simple yet fun and evolving battle system and this doesn't look that different.

Good news for me.

[cliffbo]

http://bp0.blogger.com/_QrVFjkRtZLg/R0paXMsw83I/AAAAAAAAD-U/wNGsjvjukkE/s1600/y3_3.jpg

http://bp0.blogger.com/_QrVFjkRtZLg/R0paXMsw82I/AAAAAAAAD-M/uAcMvfux-S4/s1600/y3_2.jpg

http://bp3.blogger.com/_QrVFjkRtZLg/R0paW8sw81I/AAAAAAAAD-E/GYKigAzFVSY/s1600/y3_1.jpg

http://bp3.blogger.com/_QrVFjkRtZLg/R0paF8sw80I/AAAAAAAAD98/e5IbCwuvUyA/s1600/yakuza.jpg

[masteratt]

A nice blank post you made there cliffbo, keep up the good work :thumbl:...

:p

[cliffbo]

A nice blank post you made there cliffbo, keep up the good work :thumbl:...

:p

there are four pics! can't you see them?

here's a link if you can't

http://onaxis.blogspot.com/2007/11/yakuza-kenzan-new-screenshots.html

[KRA]

there are four pics! can't you see them?

here's a link if you can't

http://onaxis.blogspot.com/2007/11/yakuza-kenzan-new-screenshots.html

i can't see them either.

http://bp3.blogger.com/_QrVFjkRtZLg/R0paW8sw81I/AAAAAAAAD-E/GYKigAzFVSY/s1600/y3_1.jpg

http://bp0.blogger.com/_QrVFjkRtZLg/R0paXMsw82I/AAAAAAAAD-M/uAcMvfux-S4/s1600/y3_2.jpg

http://bp0.blogger.com/_QrVFjkRtZLg/R0paXMsw83I/AAAAAAAAD-U/wNGsjvjukkE/s1600/y3_3.jpg

nothing special but thanks cliffbo :)

[cliffbo]

i can :shrug:. i know they're nothing special, but it's something nevertheless :)

[masteratt]

Wait when is Yakuza 2 coming?

I read ages ago it was being planned for a US release but then.....:shrug:
My PS2 can read US games so I can import

[KRA]

i can :shrug:. i know they're nothing special, but it's something nevertheless :)

and can you see them in my post ?

[cliffbo]

and can you see them in my post ?

that's weird, you have exactly the same links, i just checked

[VG Aficionado]

that's weird, you have exactly the same links, i just checked

When you have actually seen them in the source page, they'll appear on your browser anyway as the links aren't refreshed, but they're actually sourced from your cache.

Small screenshots though. Just check the trailer on the Japanese PSN, it's quite very awesome.

[Sephiroth_VII]

I can see both yours and Kra's, cliffbo. Odd.

[cliffbo]

new images:

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/839/839417/yakuza-kenzan-20071204054646266.jpg

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/839/839417/yakuza-kenzan-20071204054655751.jpg

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/839/839417/yakuza-kenzan-20071204054648423.jpg

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/839/839417/yakuza-kenzan-20071204054736689.jpg

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/839/839417/yakuza-kenzan-20071204054715345.jpg

......lots more here:

http://uk.media.ps3.ign.com/media/950/950635/imgs_1.html

[cliffbo]

i wonder which one of those pics you fellas will like best? mmmmmmmmmmmmmm......

[Matt]

I can't see any of the pics you posted. Maybe they're being blocked because I'm at work.

[KRA]

I can't see any of the pics you posted. Maybe they're being blocked because I'm at work.

i can't see them either :) and i am at home :)

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Ha ha.

[cliffbo]

what's going on? i never had this trouble before! they're huge and i'm looking at them now (i'm talking about the last picture)

[KRA]

what's going on? i never had this trouble before! they're huge and i'm looking at them now (i'm talking about the last picture)

they are huge and i think that's the point ;>

[amuront]

You can also try this page instead for the IGN equivalent new images.

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20071204/ryu.htm
(no ads is big plus)

Release date is March 8, 2008 in Japan

[KRA]

4 new videos and 32 screens (http://www.jeux-france.com/news23037_yakuza-3-images-et-videos.html) :)

http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/60991420071204_224030_30_small.jpg (http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/60991420071204_224030_30_big.jpg)

[Diresu]

Can hardly wait. I loved the first game and can't wait for 2 and 3 to hit.

[VG Aficionado]

Stolen from NeoGAF:

Low quality but some nice moves and the return of Taka-Arashi from Virtua Fighter 3

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/29005.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/29002.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/29003.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/29004.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/29000.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/29001.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/28994.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/28999.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/28996.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/28995.html

[VG Aficionado]

New 7 minutes trailer in the Japanese PSN. Check it here as well (http://www.ene3.com/archives/020075.html).

[masteratt]

Yep checked it out on Gamersyde.

AMAZING.

Really starting to fill the hole lack of Shenmue3 left in us :(
Though not fully, at least it's something and is an awesome game.
Just not as awesome as I imagine Shenmue3 to be *sigh*

Oh well, Yakuza FTW

[Diresu]

Looks friggin awesome. Just wish now that sega would confirm Yakuza 2 for the U.S. Kazuma was one hell of a badass.

[masteratt]

They did confirm Yakuza2 for US.

They said "Early 2008".

[Raitei]

Im not entirely impressed by four of the five screens above... take a guess which i like best
anyway, might look a butt load better in action

[Diresu]

They did confirm Yakuza2 for US.

They said "Early 2008".

When? Sweet if true.

[masteratt]

In a Press Release a few months ago.

If you don't believe me, I'm sorry, I don't wanna search for it but the official Sega site should have it I guess.

[Diresu]

In a Press Release a few months ago.

If you don't believe me, I'm sorry, I don't wanna search for it but the official Sega site should have it I guess.

No I believe ya. Thats some major good news for me. I LOOOOOVE the first game.

[hidex]

I love the first game too. I can't wait for the second game to come over. I really liked the song when you fight the last boss. But I can't find it anywhere.

[Kiosko]

Kotaku has a new vid (6 Minutes!)

http://kotaku.com/338372/yakuza-3-trailer-is-long-wordy

[VG Aficionado]

The PSN new one is like 4 minutes long. Where did that come from?

[Kiosko]

They don't really mention it. I don't know if Jeux France had it exclusively or not.

[amuront]

It comes from the official website.
http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/

I like what i am seeing. Interesting choice of music.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I am intrigued.

[yoshaw]

I am shenmued.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

And speaking of Musashi, where the fuck is my next issue of Vagabond?!?! they're taking forever importing that shit.

[Kiosko]

The music is very nice. Reminds me of Samurai Champloo!

[KRA]

Gametrailers: Japanese TV Spot (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/29293.html)

so it seems it will be relased in march of 2008 in japan.

[Jay Gee]

It'll have a bundle and sell over 200,000 on the first day. LOL Japan.

[julps31]

Interesting. Never really heard much about this series but from the sounds of it its a game i should be on the look out for lol.

[KRA]

PS3Fanboy: Yakuza 3 demo may arrive on PSN this month (http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/01/02/yakuza-3-demo-may-arrive-on-psn-this-month/)



http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.ps3fanboy.com/media/2008/01/yakuza3_03.jpg

Rumors have surfaced regarding Sega's upcoming PS3 exclusive title, Yakuza 3. The game, whose prior two incarnations dealt with more modern-style gangster brawls, takes you back to the time when swords and skill were pretty accurate measures of your ability to earn respect. We'd love to know how it plays and that's where the rumor kicks in -- Sega may be releasing a demo on the Japanese PlayStation Store sometime this month. Sega hasn't said anything officially, but according to some random source over at Gamefront, it's coming. We'll find out, we guess.

[VG Aficionado]

Awesome :hugegrin:

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Ohhh that'll be nice.

[Matt]

I started playing the first game again the other day, but I can't get any further than the 3rd chapter. I get to the part where "escape from the funeral!" appears on the screen, and then it freezes. Tried it with my friend's copy, same problem. Me am sad :(

[masteratt]

How odd, I got a pirate copy and it worked flawlessly lol

[Matt]

I can't see it on my PS3. Knowing you, I'm sure it's some sarcastic comment :p

[masteratt]

It will remain a mystery to you forever.

[Matt]

Or until I use my housemate's laptop. I'll use it just to find out!

[solidsnakejej]

Both demos are up in the Japanese store.

[Handycrap101]

D/Ling now!

[solidsnakejej]

Don't understand a thing but I just burnt some guy on the head with a smoking pipe during a fight.

[Handycrap101]

Images via GAF:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9211493&postcount=126

[AC!D]

Yakuza 3 scores high in Famitsu Weekly.

Critical reception to SEGA’s forthcoming PlayStation 3 prequel, Yakuza: Kenzan! (Otherwise known as Yakuza 3) has got off to an impressive start in its native Japan, where the game has received a score of 37/40 from Famitsu Weekly.

For the uninformed, the publication awards games a score of 1-10 based on four different reviewers, with Yakuza 3 managing a highly impressive 10,9,9,9.

Yakuza 3 is a PS3-exclusive and third iteration in the critically acclaimed adventure series from Sega, and takes the form of a prequel set in the year 1605, based on the developers own hopes of rekindling the samurai spirit of Japanese history.

A western release has yet to be announced.

http://www.psu.com/Yakuza-3-scores-high-in-Famitsu-Weekly-News--a0002894-p0.php

[GTAce]

Not a surprise, the demos are really cool and its so damn Japanese, would be strange if it had become lower scores. lol

[AC!D]

I just hope it gets a western release cause i enjoyed the first game.

[amuront]

Some new NSFW screen
http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1213898_1407.html

haha, i think i just increased a few hits on famitsu.

[Sephiroth_VII]

Some new NSFW screen
http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1213898_1407.html

haha, i think i just increased a few hits on famitsu.
http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/__icsFiles/artimage/2008/02/28/pc_fc_n_gs/r04.jpg

H-rating confirmed, SOLD.

Time for the looong wait between the Japanese and NA release...

[cliffbo]

why did i know that pic would be posted?

[Sephiroth_VII]

Because it's epic win?

[cliffbo]

i haven't got rumble yet, but my Sixaxis is shaking

[Diresu]

i haven't got rumble yet, but my Sixaxis is shaking

LOL

[Red]

Finshing Moves Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGiP-MeBkA8&eurl

Music/Fighting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxoGyBMwNAs&eurl

[Diresu]

Finshing Moves Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGiP-MeBkA8&eurl

Music/Fighting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxoGyBMwNAs&eurl

Oh man I can't wait for this game. Yakuza 2 needs to hurry the hell up though.

[Viano]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvgFej40scU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOjdzXaDKkI&feature=related

I like those two

[Diresu]

man, I so want this game

[hidex]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvgFej40scU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOjdzXaDKkI&feature=related

I like those two

lol I find the way he was running in the first video funny. I want Yakuza 2 first before I get this game.

[acousticvan]

This one is very cool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KER_beTjTFE&feature=related

[cliffbo]

opening cinematic:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/31987.html

[EvilTaru]

The facial expressions are great. >:|

[Kiosko]

I love them. The little girls were very natural.