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  • Given that this (now) formerly Playstation-exclusive franchise is well into its 5th major canon installment, I don’t actually see why Sega would opt for this route… however the company announced during the Japanese Nintendo Direct conference that the HD Collection for Yakuza 1 and 2 will be released on the Wii U, following the Playstation 3 launch in Japan last year. Set for release on the 8th August 2013 in Japan, this is set to bring the first two games in the series which originally launched on the Playstation 2 to the Wii U platform with a couple of new...

    Yakuza 1 and 2 HD Collection Announced for Wii U

    Posted on May 18, 2013 | No Comments
    Given that this (now) formerly Playstation-exclusive franchise is well into its 5th major canon installment, I don’t actually see why Sega would opt for this route… however the company announced during the Japanese Nintendo Direct conference that the HD Collection for Yakuza 1 and 2 will be released on the Wii U, following the Playstation 3 launch in Japan last year. Set for release on the 8th August 2013 in Japan, this is set to bring the first two games in the series which originally launched on the Playstation 2 to the Wii U platform with a couple of new...

  • Yakuza 1 With the fifth major numbered installment in the Yakuza (Ryu Ga Gotoku) series about to be released in Japan, Sega have chosen to release four digest videos for the series on their Youtube channel. While these are all in Japanese and the game hasn’t even been confirmed for release internationally yet, this may give you an idea as to what the games are about if you haven’t played them already. Yakuza 1 and 2 were released internationally for the Playstation 2 while 3 and 4 were also released internationally for the Playstation 3. Each of the games since...

    Sega Release Four Video Digests for the Yakuza Series

    Posted on December 3, 2012 | No Comments
    Yakuza 1 With the fifth major numbered installment in the Yakuza (Ryu Ga Gotoku) series about to be released in Japan, Sega have chosen to release four digest videos for the series on their Youtube channel. While these are all in Japanese and the game hasn’t even been confirmed for release internationally yet, this may give you an idea as to what the games are about if you haven’t played them already. Yakuza 1 and 2 were released internationally for the Playstation 2 while 3 and 4 were also released internationally for the Playstation 3. Each of the games since...

  • The long-running voice actors for Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima have returned for their second gameplay preview video for Sega / Studio Yakuza’s upcoming release of Yakuza 1 & 2 HD on the Playstation 3. The slated release date is the 1st November 2012 for Japan – with no word on if there will be an English localized release. Both Yakuza 1 and 2 were released individually on the Playstation 2 internationally.

    Takaya Kuroda and Hidenari Ugaki Return For Another Yakuza 1 & 2 HD Gameplay Trailer

    Posted on September 5, 2012 | No Comments
    The long-running voice actors for Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima have returned for their second gameplay preview video for Sega / Studio Yakuza’s upcoming release of Yakuza 1 & 2 HD on the Playstation 3. The slated release date is the 1st November 2012 for Japan – with no word on if there will be an English localized release. Both Yakuza 1 and 2 were released individually on the Playstation 2 internationally.

  • Sega and Studio Yakuza have shared the latest trailer for their upcoming HD Collection of Yakuza 1 and Yakuza 2 on the Playstation 3. The trailer is not just a random assortment of video clips however, instead featuring a brief six minute playthrough by voice actors Takaya Kuroda (Kazuma Kiryu) and Hidenari Ugaki (Goro Majima) – both of whom have been voicing their respective roles since the games initial release in 2005. While there is a lot of conversation during the trailer, it provides a solid look at the games visual improvements and an overview of the gameplay aspects present in...

    Watch Takaya Kuroda and Hidenari Ugaki Play Yakuza 1 / 2 HD

    Posted on August 31, 2012 | No Comments
    Sega and Studio Yakuza have shared the latest trailer for their upcoming HD Collection of Yakuza 1 and Yakuza 2 on the Playstation 3. The trailer is not just a random assortment of video clips however, instead featuring a brief six minute playthrough by voice actors Takaya Kuroda (Kazuma Kiryu) and Hidenari Ugaki (Goro Majima) – both of whom have been voicing their respective roles since the games initial release in 2005. While there is a lot of conversation during the trailer, it provides a solid look at the games visual improvements and an overview of the gameplay aspects present in...

  • Sony Computer Entertainment, alongside many other companies over the last year or so are taking advantage of their old game libraries by releasing HD remakes of them, allowing fans of the series to be introduced to or re-enjoy the games with graphics which are more suited to games of this generation (and for that matter, televisions). Through the Playstation Japan Youtube Channel, they have released this four minute trailer previewing several upcoming HD Remaster games including Yakuza 1&2 HD Edition, Okami Magnificent Version, Ratchet and Clank HD Collection (Now out in some regions) and Zone of the Enders HD Edition.

    Playstation 3 HD Trailer – Your Look at Many Upcoming HD Re-releases on the Playstation 3

    Posted on July 31, 2012 | No Comments
    Sony Computer Entertainment, alongside many other companies over the last year or so are taking advantage of their old game libraries by releasing HD remakes of them, allowing fans of the series to be introduced to or re-enjoy the games with graphics which are more suited to games of this generation (and for that matter, televisions). Through the Playstation Japan Youtube Channel, they have released this four minute trailer previewing several upcoming HD Remaster games including Yakuza 1&2 HD Edition, Okami Magnificent Version, Ratchet and Clank HD Collection (Now out in some regions) and Zone of the Enders HD Edition.

  • While temporarily leaked onto the Sega Release Schedule website last week, in this weeks Famitsu it was confirmed that Yakuza 1 & 2 HD Edition will be released to the Japanese market on the Playstation 3 from the 1st November at a price of ¥5,290. The Yakuza line of games is heavily storyline-oriented and in Yakuza 3/4 lengthly recap videos were included in each release in order to keep newcomers to the series informed about the events of past games (Which especially over here in Australia were a real pain to track down). The game will feature High-definition visuals along with...

    Yakuza 1 & 2 HD Edition Formally Announced – Screenshots / Trailer

    Posted on July 19, 2012 | No Comments
    While temporarily leaked onto the Sega Release Schedule website last week, in this weeks Famitsu it was confirmed that Yakuza 1 & 2 HD Edition will be released to the Japanese market on the Playstation 3 from the 1st November at a price of ¥5,290. The Yakuza line of games is heavily storyline-oriented and in Yakuza 3/4 lengthly recap videos were included in each release in order to keep newcomers to the series informed about the events of past games (Which especially over here in Australia were a real pain to track down). The game will feature High-definition visuals along with...

  • Perhaps one slight issue with introducing new people to the Yakuza series, is that the original two Playstation 2 games in the series (Yakuza 1 and Yakuza 2) are pretty damn hard to find on game store shelves, and if you were to like me begin the game with Yakuza 3, the first on the Playstation 3 there is a lot of backstory you are expected to know. The game does provide you with lengthy recap videos in both Yakuza 3 and 4 to cater to newcomers, but nothing beats playing the games and appreciating them how they should initially be. While...

    We JUST May be Seeing a Yakuza 1 and 2 HD Edition In The Future

    Posted on July 14, 2012 | No Comments
    Perhaps one slight issue with introducing new people to the Yakuza series, is that the original two Playstation 2 games in the series (Yakuza 1 and Yakuza 2) are pretty damn hard to find on game store shelves, and if you were to like me begin the game with Yakuza 3, the first on the Playstation 3 there is a lot of backstory you are expected to know. The game does provide you with lengthy recap videos in both Yakuza 3 and 4 to cater to newcomers, but nothing beats playing the games and appreciating them how they should initially be. While...