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gaming1 year ago

Yakuza Creator Predicts Shift from Game Size to Quality

Toshihiro Nagoshi, creator of the Yakuza series, believes the era of valuing games primarily for their size is ending. In an interview, he emphasized the importance of creating enjoyable games without excessive size, noting that the gaming market is saturated with titles. Nagoshi's new studio is working on an action-adventure game with a focus on a balanced world map, aiming for density and meaningful content rather than sheer size. He assures fans that his new projects will reflect his creative personality and maintain the dramatic elements they expect.

gaming2 years ago

Yakuza Games' GOG Versions Under Fire for Missing Key Credits

The Yakuza Complete Series on Good Old Games has removed credits for key people involved in the development of the franchise, including series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, who left Sega in 2021 to join NetEase. The credits for the studios involved in bringing the games to PC have also been removed, replaced with those of a mostly-Japanese "PC Development Team." The move has raised questions about studio politics and the importance of giving credit to everyone who worked on a game.