Yakuza Kiwami (PS4/PS3)

[6souls]

The official Japanese web portal for the Yakuza series was updated today with the above image.

The file name for the new image is button-new_title.jpg, and September 15 is the date of SCEJA Press Conference 2015, where Sony and third-party Japanese developers annually announce a slew of new PlayStation titles.

2015 marks the 10th anniversary for the Yakuza series, which first launched as Ryuu Ga Gotoku in Japan in December 2005.

http://gematsu.com/2015/09/new-yakuz...d-september-15
http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/

[Merovingian]

Just in time since the real yakuzas might have a real war anytime now lol... But hey a preemptive Fuck You Sega! Is in order

[6souls]

This looks awesome!

January 21, 2016

[Ayn]

I just started playing the original.

That means I can set it aside and wait for this one to come west.

Right guys?

Right?

[Brill Weave]

I just started playing the original.

That means I can set it aside and wait for this one to come west.

Right guys?

Right?

[Ayn]

I figured someone would post waiting skeleton.

Brill's is also acceptable.

[6souls]

[Kalmado]

That trailer was amazing. Huge +1 for dude suplexing bad guy into a wall and mega airlift tombstone piledriver.

[Brill Weave]

I love Majima lol

[Kalmado]

I love Majima lol

Oh god. I was in stitches with those scenes. Keep in mind I've never watched anything related to this series so it's all new to me.

[Brill Weave]

Oh god. I was in stitches with those scenes. Keep in mind I've never watched anything related to this series so it's all new to me.

The first two entries Majima was a bit more serious a character. After that Sega apparently just decided to make him batshit insane to wtfworthy levels. He's awesome.

[6souls]

[6souls]

I just started playing the original.

That means I can set it aside and wait for this one to come west.

Right guys?

Right?

Heading West Summer 2017

[6souls]

August 29th

12 long years have passed since the legendary Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, made his debut on PlayStation 2 in Yakuza, but it’s time to return to where it all started. Get ready to unleash the dragon, because the HD remake Yakuza Kiwami will be available in Europe on August 29 2017! The game will be coming out physically and digitally on the PlayStation 4 for $29.99 / €34.99 / £29.99. Additionally, pre-orders and limited first run copies of the physical version will come packaged in a stunning SteelBook.

We’ve also launched the Yakuza Experience Website that features an in-depth Yakuza series interactive timeline and character map, as well as the first issue of a 10-part digital comic series, “The Dragon’s Path.” The comic will recreate iconic moments from the franchise, taking readers from Yakuza 0 up to Yakuza 6, and veterans of the series can expect some surprises in store for them. The interactive timeline and character map will be updated to correspond with each new chapter from the comic. Visit the website here: yakuza.sega.com/experience.

Being retold in Kiwami is the nascent character arc for Yakuza - the game begins with series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu getting sent to prison for the murder of his family patriarch (which he didn't commit). To make matters worse, during the 10 years of his imprisonment, not only does Kiryu's clan expel him from the yakuza, but ¥10 billion (~$100 million) goes missing from the clan treasury. Worse yet, Kiryu's childhood sweetheart is also nowhere to be found, and with the entirety of the Japanese underworld on the hunt for the missing cash, Kiryu is all but lost until he finds the orphan girl Haruka, searching for her aunt who shares the same name as Kiryu's missing love. What follows from there is a web of betrayal, underworld politics, and redemption as nothing will stop Kiryu from regaining his honor.

Yakuza Kiwami Features

• A Family Patriarch's Ransom of New Content - “Kiwami” literally translates to “extreme,” and the game was named that for good reason. Not just a simple graphical upgrade, Kiwami adds nearly 30 minutes of cutscenes alone, providing all-new insight into the game's plot and creating common threads with series prequel Yakuza 0. There's also added distractions (Pocket Circuit car racing, MesuKing: Battle Bug Beauties, new hostesses, and more), side quests, combat updates, re-recorded Japanese dialogue, and more to bring the original Yakuza game into the latest console generation.

• A Place for Newcomers and Veterans - Yakuza Kiwami is the ultimate bridge in the series: newcomers or those whose Yakuza experience started with Yakuza 0 will have familiar, exacting controls, top-notch SEGA localization, and a solid starting point for entering the Yakuza franchise fresh. Veterans will experience a familiar Kamurocho and plot, but with new levels of story depth and graphical polish.

• But it was me! Majima! - Completely new to Kiwami is the "Majima Everywhere" system, where the series' deranged, one-eyed maniac will constantly surprise and challenge Kiryu to combat when he least expects it. We're talking "popping out of a goofy costume" levels of surprise, so players must stay on their toes and be ready to defend themselves from Kiryu's chief rival.

• Extreme Revitalization - Kiwami is rebuilt from the ground up with all new HD assets, exclusive Japanese voice audio re-recorded by the series cast, and more; optimized for the PlayStation 4 and running in 1080p/60fps. And following suit with SEGA's commitment to the Yakuza series, the game will release in both physical and digital formats in the west.

[6souls]

Can't wait to jump back into the rough-and-tumble world of Yakuza? How about a flashy new trailer to tide you over for now?

Our new video shows off some of the fun activities you can indulge in to pass the time in Yakuza Kiwami! It should come as no surprise that the streets are filled with thugs who are just asking for a beat down, but luckily Kiryu is equipped with four deadly fighting techniques waiting to be unleashed. Educate enemies in the art of fisticuffs with the balanced Brawler, all-powerful Beast, lightning-quick Rush, and unstoppable Dragon styles. Once the riffraff has been dealt with, cool off by exploring the various vices that Kamurocho offers! Classic minigames like Mahjong, pool, and karaoke are back, but new distractions like Pocket Circuit car racing, new hostesses, MesuKing: Battle Bug Beauties, and more can be enjoyed as Kiryu passes the time between fights.

Oh, and be sure to check out the Yakuza Experience website, a Yakuza portal where the world of Yakuza can be explored via an interactive timeline and character map. It's a great resource to use if you want to learn about the history, characters, and families in the series. The site also features a 10-issue digital comic, starting with some of the key events of Yakuza 0 and taking you along for the ride all the way up to Yakuza 6: The Song of Life (coming to PlayStation 4 early next year). Speaking of the comic, we've uploaded the third issue today! It sets the stage for Yakuza Kiwami, with an all new flash back and perhaps the most life-changing moment in Kiryu's life.

Without further ado, learn what makes Kamurocho such an enticing destination for Yakuza members in the trailer above!

Yakuza Kiwami Features

• A Family Patriarch's Ransom of New Content - “Kiwami” literally translates to “extreme,” and the game was named that for good reason. Not just a simple graphical upgrade, Kiwami adds nearly 30 minutes of cutscenes alone, providing all-new insight into the game's plot and creating common threads with series prequel Yakuza 0. There's also added distractions (Pocket Circuit car racing, MesuKing: Battle Bug Beauties, new hostesses, and more), side quests, combat updates, re-recorded Japanese dialogue, and more to bring the original Yakuza game into the latest console generation.

• A Place for Newcomers and Veterans - Yakuza Kiwami is the ultimate bridge in the series: newcomers or those whose Yakuza experience started with Yakuza 0 will have familiar, exacting controls, top-notch SEGA localization, and a solid starting point for entering the Yakuza franchise fresh. Veterans will experience a familiar Kamurocho and plot, but with new levels of story depth and graphical polish.

• But it was me! Majima! - Completely new to Kiwami is the "Majima Everywhere" system, where the series' deranged, one-eyed maniac will constantly surprise and challenge Kiryu to combat when he least expects it. We're talking "popping out of a goofy costume" levels of surprise, so players must stay on their toes and be ready to defend themselves from Kiryu's chief rival.

• Extreme Revitalization - Kiwami is rebuilt from the ground up with all new HD assets, exclusive Japanese voice audio re-recorded by the series cast, and more; optimized for the PlayStation 4 and running in 1080p/60fps. And following suit with SEGA's commitment to the Yakuza series, the game will release in both physical and digital formats in the west.

http://yakuza.sega.com/experience/
http://yakuza.sega.com/experience/comic

[6souls]

[Ayn]

Oh good, I can pick this one up along with Yakuza 0.

[6souls]