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[Mista]

Exactly 14 years ago, on December 8, 2005, the first Yakuza (locally known as Ryu ga Gotoku) for PlayStation 2 rocked Japan.

Today Sega announced that to celebrate the entrance into the 14th-anniversary year of the franchise, there will be a celebratory livestream.

The announcement was made on Twitter, mentioning that the livestream will be aired on December 18.

To represent the two generations of Yakuza, in attendance we’ll see Kazuma Kiryu’s voice actor Takaya Kuroda and the voice of new protagonist Ichiban Kasuga, Kazuhiro Nakatani.

Sega Celebrates Yakuza's Anniversary With Upcoming Livestream

Exactly 14 years ago, on December 8, 2005, the first Yakuza (locally known as Ryu ga Gotoku) for PlayStation 2 rocked Japan.

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[Mista]

I'd also like to thank Abriael_GN for not using italics when writing a title or anything. Thank you, much love and respect

 

[Kazza]

People like to talk about "old Sega" (i.e. console-era Sega) and their games, but personally Yakuza is my favourite ever Sega series ever (and probably my favourite game series ever). No other game makes me smile and laugh more than a Yakuza game. While I'd love a surprise announcement here, I'm sure they are just having a well-earned celebration of the series.

 

[Jack Videogames]

I love how Yakuza is finally getting the recognition it deserved from day one. It's an amazing game series, possibly my personal favorite. Keep'em coming SEGA! (but don't compromise on quality, though. We don't want another Dead Souls Incident)

 

[Abriael_GN]

I'd also like to thank Abriael_GN for not using italics when writing a title or anything. Thank you, much love and respect

HA. I was demanded to at my old site.

I'm happy now no one forces this on me anymore.

 

[Mista]

HA. I was demanded to at my old site.

I'm happy now no one forces this on me anymore.

I just don't understand why. It makes the whole article looks ugly don't you agree?

 

[sublimit]

I'm sure this celebration will be about 10% old Yakuza titles and 90% about Yakuza 7. Not very interesting for me to be honest.

 

[Isa]

Hope its good. I just played the demo for Ryu ga Gotoku 7 last night and I couldn't stop smiling the entire time. The references, humor, design, music, sound FX and design were all top notch. I can't wait to replay the first couple of games on Xbox next year. Its kind of crazy how talented this studio and its writers are. I'm glad that Sega has been getting back on track.

 

[zeorhymer]

Afro Kiryu? Day 1!

 

[Elektro Demon]

I'm a huge fan of Yakuza since the ps2 days, but I'm not happy with the removal of real time combat and the switch to turn based combat.

 

[Cliff Underside]

TBH I'm still bummed about the change from beat em up to turn based combat. Way to ruin a good thing. Anyway, I do appreciate the attention SEGA has given to PC lately, I hope we'll see Yakuza 6 ported as well someday.

 

[Trojita]

Just started Yakuza 0 this past weekend after having it in my library forever. I also bought the Yakuza PS3 games during each of their launches and never played them ;_;

 

[Mista]

I'm a huge fan of Yakuza since the ps2 days, but I'm not happy with the removal of real time combat and the switch to turn based combat.

Did you try out the demo?

 

[Mista]

Just started Yakuza 0 this past weekend after having it in my library forever. I also bought the Yakuza PS3 games during each of their launches and never played them ;_;

ENJOY! 0 is simply fantastic

 

[Elektro Demon]

Did you try out the demo?

I didn't.
I never play demos, early access and that sort of stuff. I don't mind waiting for a full release.

 

[Grandmaster Hash]

What's even more amazing about this series is that in those 14 years they've been releasing games yearly whilst constant improving with no signs of showing down.

 

[Cliff Underside]

What's even more amazing about this series is that in those 14 years they've been releasing games yearly whilst constant improving with no signs of showing down.

Gotta shake those moneymakers.

 

[Mista]

I didn't.
I never play demos, early access and that sort of stuff. I don't mind waiting for a full release.

I stopped playing demos for a long time but this one right here was the nail in the coffin for me. Either I’ll like the new system or not

After playing the demo, I don’t mind the new system at all. Whatever doubts I had disappeared.

 

[Abriael_GN]

I just don't understand why. It makes the whole article looks ugly don't you agree?

it's some sort of press convention. Basically, tryhard stuff

 

[Kazza]

To help celebrate this momentous occasion, I'm giving away a free PC copy of Yakuza Kiwami (got it with this month's Humble Bundle, but I already own it). First one to ask gets it!

Edit: please post an appropriate Yakuza gif along with the request

 

[silentz]

To help celebrate this momentous occasion, I'm giving away a free PC copy of Yakuza Kiwami (got it with this month's Humble Bundle, but I already own it). First one to ask gets it!

Edit: please post an appropriate Yakuza gif along with the request

Can I have it?

Edit: Thank you man!

 

[Kazza]

Can I have it? https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https://media1.tenor.com/images/1869cb54e218d6ae7aa6e60fffdce9dc/tenor.gif?itemid=10199022&f=1&nofb=1

Damn, Majima really is everywhere, isn't he!

I have PMed you the steam code. Merry Christmas!

 

[Nemesis Prime]

Can’t wait to play this on game pass, first time ever !

 

[Kazza]

Can’t wait to play this on game pass, first time ever !

You're in for a treat. I only discovered the series myself a few years back and ended up playing through 1-5 + Dead Souls in just 18 months. Start with 0 and see how you like it.