New Yakuza title in works for PlayStation 3

  • Posted July 2nd, 2008 at 12:08 EDT by Mike Harradence
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The latest issue of Japan’s Famitsu magazine has revealed that Sega is in the process of developing a brand new entry in the Yakuza series for Sony’s PlayStation 3 console.

This latest instalment in the popular adventure series will be an actual sequel to Yakuza 2, confirming that the prequel, Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan – which hit Japan earlier this year – is in fact more of a spin off than an actual continuation of the franchise.

According to producer Toshihiro Nagoshi, Yakuza 3 will take place approximately two years after its predecessor, and once again features series veteran, Kazuma Kiryu, along with a host of other returning faces from past titles.

In terms of locations, Nagoshi divulged that the game would be set in the area of Okinawa, though the setting of Kamiyacho (as depicted in Yakuza 2) will still play an important role in the game. As with previous instalments, Yakuza 3 will sport a famous voice cast and will also accommodate various real word brands for use with various in-game signs and shops.

Though a release date has yet to be announced, Nagoshi said that development of the title began as soon as work on Kenzan had wrapped, with Sega having already planned an extensive marketing push, including the launch of the game's official website in the near future.

Stay tuned for further information as it becomes available.

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  1. Excesse | Excesse

    • 12:14pm BST - July 2nd, 2008
    • 1

    never played any of yakuza games so im not interested

  2. Fiddlesworth

    • 12:29pm BST - July 2nd, 2008
    • 2

    Yes! I hope Sega release Kenzan! in NA and EU too. :D

  3. Denali2 | NEJI64

    • 1:55pm BST - July 2nd, 2008
    • 3

    as long as its an exclusive thats a plus

  4. Staticneuron | Staticneuron

    • 1:56pm BST - July 2nd, 2008
    • 4

    oh wow! All they need is a smoother and faster type of combat system and then it will be all smiles. I cannot wait to see a PS3 rendition of some thise seedy jabanese cities. Will we have daytime? Is this going to be the GTA4 of the japanese market?

  5. dj_sup3r1or | sup3r1or

    • 3:28pm BST - July 2nd, 2008
    • 5

    Loved part one so much! WOw what a story, waiting for Part 2 and Please make this one availaible in english as well

  6. CHRISBOSH | tatti

    • 3:52pm BST - July 2nd, 2008
    • 6

    How about they first bring out the one that is suppose to come out. Then release this one.

    Wait this game already has been confirmed . WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    This news is ages old.

  7. Sevket_Erhat

    • 3:06am BST - July 3rd, 2008
    • 7

    Looking forward to see english freindly versions (subtitle or dub) of both

  8. xtago

    • 3:51am BST - July 4th, 2008
    • 8

    from the videos I've seen on this title should be very good in-deed looks something like red sword for the wii, but more like genji last days type GFX or better.

    looks very life like anyway, in terms of play and story style.
     

  9. RuiyJR | Tseska_922

    • 8:20am BST - July 7th, 2008
    • 9

    playd 1st yakuza loved waiting Yakuza 3 on ps3 :)

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