Yakuza 3 for PlayStation 3 is Coming to US and European Markets

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Category: PlayStation 3

Some Yakuza 3 PlayStation 3 (Japanese) videos surfaced last year, and now it appears as though Yakuza 3 will be heading to the west.

According to 1UP (linked above), Sega is currently working on localizing the title for a western release. Sega doesn’t confirm this announcement, but it gives fans a reason to hope it does happen.

To quote: "According to sources close to the project, Yakuza 3 is currently being localized for release in the U.S. and European markets."

With the Tokyo Game Show happening later this week, the chances of an announcement there are very strong. Since the first two games had abysmal sales in the US, hopefully, PS3 owners will actually buy Yakuza 3.

Let's hope Sega makes a formal announcement in the very near future.

Posted 63 days ago

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By Jaetang on 9 weeks ago:

Looks like a very interesting game series but I wonder if it would be good to jump in if you haven't played the original and it's sequel... Will this version be kind to newcomers? WHO KNOWS... :hmm:

By tilla on 9 weeks ago:

Thank god, I was really pissed off when SEGA said they wouldn't release it in English.

By tsampiras on 9 weeks ago:

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Originally Posted by Jaetang

Looks like a very interesting game series but I wonder if it would be good to jump in if you haven't played the original and it's sequel... Will this version be kind to newcomers? WHO KNOWS... :hmm:

Well the game includes a visual summary of what happened in 1 and 2 (yakuza 2 also has tha feature for the story of 1)
So is very easy for someone to adapt in the game without playing or read the story of the prequels.

By hellospaceboy on 9 weeks ago:

This game will just add to the amazing lineup of PS3 games coming our way, I know Sega were on the fence so to speak as to wether to release it or not, because of the sales figures from the first 2. But I'm sure Yakuza 3 will bring new players to the franchise.

By idone on 9 weeks ago:

I have already checked out the non english version... needless to say it is one of the best games out for ps3 (imho).

I really really want to see an english version.... better late then never..

Even the Yakuza ps3 looks awsome.. this news seems to just rehash my disappointment that we never got that bundle made available to us :'(

By Reflecter on 9 weeks ago:

Will they release a german version ?