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Real Girls for Yakuza 3 (Yakuza 3)

Aug 9, 2008

Suntory, Matsuya, and Don Quixoti were cool and all, but Sega's bringing out the big guns when it comes to real world tie-ups for Ryu ga Gotoku 3 (Yakuza 3). The company announced today a tie-up with Japanese fashion magazine Koakuma Ageha that will see the top models from the publication appear as hostesses in the upcoming sequel's host club sequences.

Major Voice Talent for Yakuza 3 (Yakuza 3)

Jul 23, 2008

Sega is still keeping quiet on Yakuza 3, the true PS3 sequel in the Yakuza series, but today it did share one bit of news regarding the voice acting staff for the Japanese version of the game. the company revealed that Jouji Takahashi and Tatsuya Fujiwara will be joining the cast, playing as yet undisclosed roles.

More On Yakuza 3 And Its Idyllic Summer Getaway (Yakuza 3)

Jul 3, 2008

Kotaku: A third, proper Yakuza game? For the PS3? Exciting stuff. So let's go over a few of the game's finer details. While we already know the game will be an immediate sequel to the second, featuring the same characters and the same storyline, what we didn't know was that the game's going to be taking a pleasant break from the streets of faux-Tokyo. While the game will still be based around Kamurocho, it'll be adding a "second city": island getaway Okinawa (or, at least, a fictional take on Okinawa).

Yakuza 3 Announced (No, Not Again, A New Yakuza 3) (Yakuza 3)

Jul 2, 2008

In the latest issue of Famitsu, it was announced that SEGA's toasted Toshihiro Nagoshi has been working on Ryu ga Gotoku 3 (Yakuza 3). This isn't to be confused with Edo-era PS3 exclusive Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan!, which is actually the third Yakuza game in the franchise, but not actually Yakuza 3. Confused? According to the article, Kenzan! was a spin-off, and this newly announced game is actually the third one in the series, m'kay. Work began on the game commenced after development on Kenzan! finished, and the story picks up where Yakuza 2 left off. Well, that makes sense at least.

According to Neogaf post the game have a release date set for spring Spring 2009 and it's exclusive for PS3.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=323238

Yakuza 2 immigrating to North America? (Yakuza 3)

Apr 16, 2008

This is far from the official confirmation like Sega of Europe sent out, but there is a fair chance Yakuza 2 will come out in North America too. Possibly in September. Gamestop and Gamefly updated their respective databases and Yakuza 2 is in both of them.

New Pic of Japan's Playstation 3 Dragon Pack! (Yakuza 3)

Mar 6, 2008

A new image of the Yakuza 3 Playstation 3 bundle has been posted on Famitsu.com. The bundle comes packed with the Silver 40GB Playstation 3, a SixAxis controller, and Yakuza 3.

Sega Promotes Yakuza and Valkyrie (Yakuza 3)

Jan 21, 2008

IGN reports: "Collectors of all things Sega are going to need to book a flight to Japan for this one. Sega Japan has announced a promotional campaign for its two big upcoming PlayStation 3 titles. To help push Yakuza 3 and Valkyrie of the Battlefield, the company will distribute a promotional set to those who purchase product from the Sega Direct e-commerce site, or those who sample the games at an upcoming demo event.

The set, titled "Mite Yonde Wakaru PS3 Sakitori Kit," includes a DVD and booklet. The booklet contains details on the two games in full color. As for the DVD, when played in a standard DVD player, it offers trailers of the two games. Play it in your PC or PS3, however, and you'll get to view HD versions of the trailers and gain access to some wallpapers".

Japan: PS3 Exclusive (Yakuza 3) Gets Exclusive Instant Noodles (Yakuza 3)

Jan 17, 2008

Kotaku, Thu Jan 17 2008, by Brian Ashcraft

What better way to promote an Edo period game with women in S&M gear? Noodles! Yep, starting next month, PS3 exclusive Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! (aka Yakuza 3) instant udon noodles will go on sale in Japan for ¥210 (aka US $1.96) a cup. The Ryu ga Gotoku games always get the best promotions. Heck, the first Ryu ga Gotoku held an pre-game event in an actual hostess bar!

Original Source: Ryu ga Udon (Dengeki Online)

Will this be 2009's sexiest mini-game? (Yakuza 3)

Jan 8, 2008

8 Jan, 2008 We know we shouldn't wish our lives away or anything, but after watching the latest Yakuza 3 movie to be posted on the game's Japanese site, it's kind of hard not to. The 17th Century setting looks lush and the sword-focused combat elegantly brutal. And it's got a sexy little mini-game that is sure to catch the eye of any gamer that appreciates pretty ladies. Check out the footage below for yourself (the lady-gazing starts at 1.40). We're not sure women in ancient Japan wore ...

Yakuza 3 Demo on Japenese Store (Yakuza 3)

Jan 7, 2008

There are 2 demos up for Sega's playstation 3 exclusive Yazuka 3 in the Japanese Store.

Yakuza 3 Demo middle of Next Month (Yakuza 3)

Jan 3, 2008

A playable demo of Yakuza 3, the latest (PS3-exclusive) edition of Sega's Japanese gangster-themed brawler will be hitting the Japanese PSN as soon as this month.

The demo is expected to arrive on PSN "mid-January", according to "wholesale" sources, coutesy of Google translations of GF (GameFront).

Japanese Yakuza 3 demo for PSN this month (Yakuza 3)

Jan 2, 2008

Jan 2, 2008 A playable demo of Yakuza 3, the latest (PS3-exclusive) edition of Sega's Japanese gangster-themed brawler will be hitting the Japanese PSN as soon as this month, reports suggest. After two games set in the glitzy lights of present day Tokyo, the third game takes the series back in time to the 17th century, with samurai running around with swords, slicing faces off and stuff, as you do. Sounds awesome. The demo is expected to arrive on PSN "mid-January," according to "wholesale" ...

Yakuza 3 Demo Making It's Way On Japanese PSN Soon (Yakuza 3)

Jan 2, 2008

Yakuza 3 Demo Making It's Way On Japanese PSN Soon

Japan's Favorite Crotch Model Makes Appearance in Next Yakuza (Yakuza 3)

Dec 10, 2007

Japan's favorite crotch-shot model, Yinling of Joy Toy, will be making an appearance in the upcoming third installment of Yakuza.

If you don't follow Japanese soft-porn celebrities, Yinling is a Taiwanese-born swimsuit model well-known in Japan primarily for her signature low-squat and legs-spread pose.

Skilled as she as at this job, she also moonlights as a "talent," which is defined as someone who appears on Japanese variety shows regularly enough to be known for doing such. Yes, I know that's extremely circular and makes no sense, but often enough neither do the existence of most "talents."

Yakuza 3 stabs us in the face (Yakuza 3)

Sep 21, 2007

Sept 21, 2007 A trailer for Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan - better known to Western audiences as Yakuza 3 - was unleashed at this year's Tokyo Game Show. Unlike its predecessors, Yakuza 3 will be set during the Edo period in the year 1605. From the looks of things, the game will be full of feudal samurai swordplay. Four fighting styles have been confirmed so far with a blade, dual-wielded swords, a big ass sword, and your two fists at your disposal. Yakuza 3 is scheduled to release in early 2008 in ...

Yakuza 3: First Feudal shots (Yakuza 3)

Sep 14, 2007

Sept 14 2007 Out go pole-dancing hookers and in come the look-but-don't-touch Geisha - for the third instalment of Sega's gangland scrapper, Yakuza, the action is shifting to the 17th Century. Set in 1605, Yakuza 3 will take place in Edo. (Learn Something New Every Day department: That's what Tokyo was once called). Immediately, from the first shots, Yakuza takes a clear break from its Oldboy-influenced action and concrete locales. At first, we mistook it for another Kengo, or a new Way of ...

Yakuza 3 a PS3 Exclusive (Yakuza 3)

Sep 12, 2007

September 12, 2007 - Sony fanboys have a reason to rejoice today as the console war rages on: Yakuza: Kenzan! is coming and you'll only be able to play it on the PlayStation 3.