Tag Archives: Yakuza 0

Sakura Wars Takes Top Spot in Best Simulation Games List in Recent Famitsu

Draikin June 18, 2017 Leave a reply

A recent issue of Weekly Famitsu featured the results of a poll where they asked their readers to vote for their favorite games in a certain category. In the Simulation (Strategy) genre, the original Sakura Wars managed to take the top spot, ahead of the likes of Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics. The original Valkyria Chronicles finished in a respectable 4th place as well. The complete top 20 Simulation games list can be found here.

In an earlier Weekly Famitsu issue, SEGA’s Yakuza 0 also took the top spot in the action-adventure genre, ahead of Shenmue and Breath of the Wild, The complete top 20 list is listed here.

Yakuza 0: Accolades Trailer

Draikin February 14, 2017 Leave a reply

Yakuza 0 has been turning a lot of heads in gaming media, and SEGA of America have now released an accolades trailer that gives us an overview of what various reviewers thought about the game. It makes for another entertaining Yakuza 0 trailer, and you can watch the end result below!

Yakuza 0 Now Available in the Americas and Europe!

Draikin January 24, 2017 1 Reply

Sega has released Yakuza 0 on the PlayStation 4 today in both physical and digital formats in the Americas and Europe. In the Americas, pre-orders and first run copies of Yakuza 0 consist of “The Business” Launch Edition, which includes a business card holder decorated with the tattoo designs of the game’s protagonists, bi-lingual replicas of their actual in-game business cards, and a special Hostess card. Sega have also launched English social media accounts for the Yakuza franchise, which you can view here:

SEGA Promotes the Yakuza 0: Business Edition With “American Yakuza” Trailer

Draikin December 20, 2016 1 Reply

SEGA of America has released a new trailer to promote the Yakuza 0: Business Edition release. All pre-orders and first print copies of the game in the Americas will consist of this Business Edition, which includes the game itself, a business card holder decorated with the tattoo designs of the game’s protagonists, bi-lingual replicas of their in-game business cards, and a special Hostess card. Sadly the video also confirms the Business Edition won’t be released in Europe.

Kiryu and Majima Fight With Style in This New Yakuza 0 Trailer

Draikin December 15, 2016 Leave a reply

A new trailer for Yakuza 0 demonstrates the different fighting styles used by the main characters Kiryu and Majima. Both have three unique fighting styles. Kiryu’s “Brawler” style is a balanced mix of light and heavy attacks, while “Rush” focuses on delivering relentless consecutive attacks. On the other hand, the “Beast” style relies on raw strength to take down opponents. Kiryu can also use items from the streets (like bikes and signs) as a weapon to attack his enemies.

New Yakuza 0 Trailer Explores the Nightlife in 1980s Tokyo

Draikin November 21, 2016 Leave a reply

SEGA have uploaded a new trailer for the English version of Yakuza 0, which gives us a look at all the things you can get up to in the streets of Tokyo in the game. You can find the trailer and more details from the official press release below! Do note that, like the game, the video has an ESRB M and PEGI 18 rating.

Yakuza 0 will be released for PlayStation 4 on January 24 2017 in the Americas and Europe.

Yakuza 0: English “Goro Majima” Trailer

InTheSky October 25, 2016 Leave a reply

SEGA has produced the next main character trailer for Yakuza 0 , featuring the secondary protagonist and fan favorite Goro Majima.

Yakuza 0 is going to be an exciting game for Majima. As we all know, the Majima of Yakuza 0 is a very different man compared to the rest of the mainline games. In the preview trailer, we see a man who was tortured by the Yakuza and lost his eye, saying such things as he’s been “ready to die” for a long time. What we see in Yakuza 0 is a subdued Goro Majima, one who is sensitive and sedate. His story will be a journey from this man, to the Mad Dog we all know and love.

Watch the trailer below! And view an excerpt of SEGA’s press statement on the video!

Localization Producer Scott Strichart Introduces Yakuza 0’s Story and Main Characters in This New Video

Draikin October 7, 2016 Leave a reply

SEGA has posted a new video for Yakuza 0, where localization producer Scott Strichart gives us a quick overview of the game’s story and the two main characters: Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima. Scott does a good job at explaining what the game’s story is about for those who are not familiar with the franchise. As he noted in the video, if you’re looking to play your first Yakuza game, then Yakuza 0 is definitely a good place to start. You can find the video below!

Yakuza 0: Goro Majima Preview Video

InTheSky October 3, 2016 Leave a reply

A new character preview video for Yakuza 0 has been released to IGN’s YouTube channel, featuring the second protagonist of the game: Goro Majima. Before he was the wild and uncontrollable gangster that we all know him as now, Majima was a hostess club owner in the city of Soutenbori and a man of extreme poise. He also rocked a ponytail back then, too.

Yakuza 0: A Pleasure Doing Business with “The Business” Edition, Digital Preorder Option, New Kiryu Video

InTheSky September 27, 2016 Leave a reply

In a new PSBlog post, John Hardin has announced the “The Business” editions of Yakuza 0 for the Americas. These are special first-print copies reserved for launch purchases or early adoptions.

(update: I’ve amended this article to note that there do not appear to be plans for this type of special edition in Europe, as of the time of this statement’s writing.

In order to be a professional, you’ll need the item that it carries: a stainless steel card case (adorned with Kiryu and Majima’s signature tattoo emblems), which includes Japanese/English Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima business cards, and a hostess card just in case. Our featured image above advertises its contents!