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• #152

is Similar a Dragon the 7th office?
or was information technology a spin off and the next volition be 7?

It is the seventh mainline entry and is numbered 7 in Japan to reflect this, but it's as well the start of a new arc then it is a bit of a clean break and that'south why they decided to call information technology Like a Dragon hither in the westward.

• #153

Judgment serial is pretty much dead at this signal

Did Lost Judgement megaton flop or something? Or is information technology back to likeness licensing problems like the first time, when it was presumed a sequel wouldn't happen for that reason? Or Nagoshi'due south departure?

Hadn't heard annihilation about them putting the series on ice, I thought the sequel did well in Nihon and assumed it would be of a like functioning equally the first was internationally.

• #154

It'll be fine. Seems like about series want to movement away from title numbering if possible.

• #155

Like a Dragon is Yakuza 7

It is the 7th mainline entry and is numbered 7 in Nihon to reflect this, just it's likewise the start of a new arc so it is a bit of a make clean break and that'south why they decided to call it Like a Dragon hither in the w.

i kinda forgot that the original japanese proper name Ryū ga Gotoku literally means Similar a Dragon. lol

• #156

Did Lost Judgement megaton bomb or something? Or is it back to likeness licensing issues like the outset time, when it was presumed a sequel wouldn't happen for that reason? Or Nagoshi's deviation?

Yet the licensing issues. Lost Judgment was washed when those issues really blew up, that'southward why nosotros don't have loftier hopes for a third one. But I believe Lost Judgment did pretty well, and they did say they weren't washed with that series.

• #158

Nonetheless the licensing issues. Lost Judgment was done when those issues really blew up, that's why we don't have loftier hopes for a third one. Merely I believe Lost Judgment did pretty well, and they did say they weren't washed with that series.

Oh I see, I thought the likeness controversy was resolved with there beingness a sequel. Explains the whole Kaito Files thing somewhat.

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• #159

Did Lost Judgement megaton flop or something? Or is it back to likeness licensing problems like the starting time time, when information technology was presumed a sequel wouldn't happen for that reason? Or Nagoshi's departure?

Hadn't heard anything near them putting the series on ice, I thought the sequel did well in Japan and assumed it would exist of a similar operation as the first was internationally.

TL;DR The talent agency backside Kimura the face of Yagami in the Judgment serial believes allowing Takuya Kimura, one of the agency'south almost famous stars, to appear in a game released on an open platform like PC, the agency might recall information technology's giving that up or some shit and Sega wants to publish these games on PC every bit added revenue streams. Since Sega believes Kimura is the face of Judgment and standing without him would be a disservice to the series, they have reportedly decided to ice the serial.

EDIT: seems you are already aware, but yeah it'south still the same effect.

• #160

Oh I see, I thought the likeness controversy was resolved with at that place being a sequel. Explains the whole Kaito Files thing somewhat.

It was definitely a test to meet if Kaito has the shoulders to lead a whole game, and I call back he does. That DLC is hilarious when yous're enlightened of these problems. Yagami has literally been replaced past a fruit basket.

• #161

It'southward gonna bite them in the ass like a dragon.

Seriously tough, they're gonna call it Yakuza eight and move on like goose egg ever happened.

• #162

Yakuza 8: Dragon Quest 12

• #164

What happens if we get Mario Kart lx, 61, 62 and 63? Will they skip 64?

• #165

Bet they call it Yakuza 8.

• #166

Information technology'south not. But y'all practice have to wonder if it was worth the effort of coming upwardly with a different title in the first place. Seems similar simply sticking with numbers would've gone smooth sailing.

Not much effort when it's simply the title series in Japanese literally translated to English.

• #167

Titles tend to be more successful when it comes to attracting newcomers in one case they driblet the number after a certain point.

• #168

They'll simply notice new titles for every game.

This, one and done.

• #169

Information technology was definitely a test to see if Kaito has the shoulders to atomic number 82 a whole game, and I think he does. That DLC is hilarious when you're aware of these problems. Yagami has literally been replaced past a fruit basket.

I remember it'southward stupid as fuck that you need a confront to bear a game. but I'one thousand not attached to actors, so I wouldn't understand

• #170

Information technology's fine. Anyone who wants to play an IP like Yakuza who didn't already become confused by the release lodge is gonna be fine

• #171

its already called like a dragon in japan, i fucks with it

• #172

I would presume they proceed the "Yakuza" name, ditch the numbers, then come up with new sub-titles.

But if they really wanna continue that old school JRPG feel, they should simply call it "Like a Dragon 2," as a call back to the re-numbering of the Final Fantasies or Dragon Warrior vs Dragon Quest.

• #173

Like a Dragon 2: Modern Warfare 2

• #174

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

and its sequel

Yakuza: Actually is a Dragon

• #175

My thinking when information technology happened was that they were planning to ditch the Yakuza series title in the West, and having played the game, this thought was only given credence by

the actual cease of the Yakuza in the story.

But we'll run across what happens.

• #179

Just telephone call the next game Like a Dragon 8, dropping the Yakuza proper name altogether so we finally take the aforementioned proper localized championship as Japan. Nosotros went from Dragon Warrior VII to Dragon Quest Eight, it'll be fine.

• #180

Mortal Kombat has gone from numbers, to subtitles, back to the number again while counting the subtitle games and even a versus krossover game. I've never heard of anyone being dislocated and information technology'southward never seemed to outcome sales. I don't think whatever of this actually matters.

• #181

TL;DR The talent bureau backside Kimura the face of Yagami in the Judgment series believes allowing Takuya Kimura, i of the agency's well-nigh famous stars, to appear in a game released on an open up platform like PC, the bureau might think information technology'south giving that up or some shit and Sega wants to publish these games on PC as added revenue streams. Since Sega believes Kimura is the face of Judgment and standing without him would be a disservice to the series, they have reportedly decided to ice the series.

EDIT: seems yous are already enlightened, simply aye it's still the same issue.

Without spoiling annihilation specific, I think The Kaito Files DLC did a skillful job of setting up Kaito as a possible replacement for Yagami as the main character.

Information technology was very apparent that these written report are nigh likely true though, because we didn't even run into a second of Yagami's face or his phonation in the new DLC and they kept dancing around why he wasn't at that place when he should've been.

• #183

Mortal Kombat has gone from numbers, to subtitles, back to the number again while counting the subtitle games and even a versus krossover game. I've never heard of anyone being confused and it's never seemed to effect sales. I don't think any of this actually matters.

To be off-white, Mortal Kombat is one of the almost iconic and recognizable brands in gaming, and so branding around individual titles might not have the same effects (commercial wise) compared to something like Yakuza that is infinitely more niche.

• #184

I always kinda wished we got a meliorate localized proper noun than "Yakuza" tbh lol

Frankly, the mode they localized and marketed the serial at the beginning was amazingly dumb.

• #185

I don't recollect anyone got confused when Mario Kart vii came out despite there not beingness whatever Mario Kart 2-half-dozen, so I think they tin can yet call the next one Yakuza viii if they want.

• #186

I don't think anyone got confused when Mario Kart 7 came out despite there not existence any Mario Kart two-vi, then I call up they tin can still telephone call the next one Yakuza eight if they want.

I think they want to get abroad from calling it Yakuza. Similar, "Yakuza" is tiny on the box art/logo for Yakuza: Like a Dragon, compared to "Like a Dragon." It seems like a deliberate transitional move.

I honestly think they'll but telephone call it Like a Dragon two. It's okay if the numbering doesn't line up with Nihon; that'southward how Dynasty Warriors has been forever.

• #187

It's 100% going to be called "Yakuza: Like a Dragon 2" or just "Like a Dragon 2".

I fucking love calling the series past its original name for Ichiban'due south saga. Information technology works so well.

• #188

I don't think anyone got confused when Mario Kart seven came out despite there not existence any Mario Kart 2-6, so I remember they tin nevertheless phone call the next i Yakuza 8 if they want.

considering mario kart doesnt have a continous narrative? Even with something super mainstream with FF, y'all notwithstanding have people questioning wether they tin merely jump in any game or if they have to play all of the previous ones offset.

its pretty clear that sega seized the opportuntiy of yakuza finally getting some recognition in the due west and because y7's story is adequately expert on its own, they presented it as a brand new start for the series in the marketing. As i showed earlier in the thread y7 was actually the well-nigh successful yakuza game internationally so i doubt theyd just go and call the next game "yakuza 8" in the west. It'll be a new subtitle or like a dragon ii.

• #189

Should call information technology Yakuza ix merely to fuck with everyone.

• #190

Like a Dragon 2 : Electric Boogaloo

Seriously though, it doesn't matter what information technology's chosen. The fans of these games know what's up. That's why they turned up for Judgment.

• #191

I don't recall it actually matters, they tin can call it Yakuza 8, or they could phone call it Yakuza: Like a Dragon 8, or they could call it Like a Dragon 8 and anybody would know what was upwardly either way.

Seemingly, for asian markets they wanted consumers to know it was a sequel for the pop franchise. Only in Western markets, they wanted to present information technology as a 'reboot', perchance so that more than new players would see it as a jumping in betoken? They must have some marketing data to support that decision.

• #192

Here's hoping they brand:
Yakuza Similar a Dragon 2
Yakuza 8

For shits and giggles. XD

• #193

It won't be call viii, it'll probably become a new subtitle.

• #194

To be off-white, Mortal Kombat is one of the most iconic and recognizable brands in gaming, so branding around individual titles might not have the same furnishings (commercial wise) compared to something like Yakuza that is infinitely more niche.

Yakuza being niche helps considering the audition will know Like a Dragon was the 7th entry

• #195

Yakuza beingness niche helps because the audition volition know Like a Dragon was the 7th entry

I think the core Yakuza fans would know that, but marketing wise, these types of rebranding are done to expand beyond the cadre audience.

To be clear, I don't think Yakuza Like a Dragon 2 (or another subtitle) would be a big turn off for possible newcomers, and so they can totally just do that without being worried nigh making new players feel overwhelmed (equally opposed to calling it Yakuza viii for example). I'm but pointing out that a very well known mainstream series like Mortal Kombat has advantages (when it comes to brand recognition and potential for commercial success) that a series similar Yakuza doesn't.

• #196

Yakuza fans volition know which game is what.

The boilerplate person won't care well-nigh older entries and the marketing machine will practise its job in making them aware what is the newest shit. If any of those people are interested in going back to past titles, the internet exists and they'll know what'due south upwards before sixty seconds tin pass.

It's not really an issue.

• #197

Fuck it, just go full Wonder Male child with the numerology. The names and numbers are just a vibe, rather than having concrete meaning.

• #198

Tetsuya Nomura's Yakuza 7.II : Similar a Pegasus ~Echoes of Elusive Historic period~ featuring Noctis from Final Fantasy 15

• #199

I guarantee y'all the localisation team has dealt with much more than difficult issues than this.

• #200

Maybe they'll just reboot information technology and call it Yakuza, confusing and annoying fans of the original series for many years to come up.

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