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Boot Up Your Japan PSN Accounts, YAKUZA 3 DEMO INCOMING
Josh Tolentino | 10:30 AM on 02.18.2009 26 comments




That's all you need to know. Well, you also need to know that it's out on Feb. 19. I don't know if that's JAPAN TIME February 19th, but if that's true, THAT'S TONIGHT (America Time).

Here's how to make a Japan PSN account. DO IT.

But hey, I'm not above referencing Starship Troopers, so:

"Would you like to know more?"

"Yes, please."

"'kay!"

YAKUZA 3 HAS SMACKING PEOPLE WITH STUFF.


IT HAS ELBOWING PEOPLE INTO STUFF.


IT HAS KARAOKE.


IT HAS A DEAL WITH A...TANNING SALON? OK, WHATEVER, IT'S DIVERSE. SEE THAT GUY? THAT'S THE CREATOR, HE DID MONKEY BALL. HE'S DIVERSE TOO, APPARENTLY.


IT HAS SOUL PATCHES. DID YOU KNOW THE GEARS GUYS ALL HAVE SOUL PATCHES? WELL, THIS GUY IS BETTER, BECAUSE HE HAS A LEISURE SUIT AND RAD SHOES.


GOLF! DIVERSITY!


HERE'S A VIDEO:


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Diverse's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 10:36
Diverse
Toshihiro Nagoshi is just so fucking FABULOUS. I wish we can live in a world where we were all FABULOUS with our FABULOUS clothes and FABULOUS hairstyles along with our FABULOUS attitudes. Truly our world with be one of FABULOUS perfection.
garison's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 10:54
garison
I am downloading this so hard when it comes out.
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 10:57
covah
HOOOOORAY

God I just want this game to be released outside of Japan. Some place that offers english subtitles, just so I can import it at least.
thefil's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 10:58
thefil
I I I just got Yakuza 2 this is too fast.
Josh Tolentino's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 11:06
Josh Tolentino
@covah

We might get a chance. From Software games haven't done very well over here, but the asian version of Demon's Souls will have English subtitles and text. If a US release isn't confirmed, I'm considering importing it.
thefil's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 11:12
thefil
Isn't Yakuza developed internally by Sega and not affiliated with From Software? Or did Yakuza 3 switch teams?
Diverse's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 11:14
Diverse
Remember it took SEGA two years to bring Yakuza 2 outside of Japan. So we just have to be patient. :)
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 11:17
Qraze
awesome! gonna get when it drops
Josh Tolentino's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 11:28
Josh Tolentino
@thefil

Whoops, forgot to elaborate. I meant to use From Software as an analogy for a publisher that continues to put stuff out despite flagging sales. I think the last Armored Core game to do well was on the PS1 of all things, yet we got the For Answer semi-sequel.
thefil's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 11:35
thefil
We can hope... but with Yakuza 2 having done poorly and Sega in a poor state financially it's probably not in their best interests to try and localize/distribute/market another entry that probably won't sell overseas. I'd also imagine that Yakuza has a lot more in terms of voice acting and even just pure text than a game like For Answer.

I also think Demon's Soul had english voices even in the Japanese release? Correct me if I'm wrong.
Primo's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 11:48
Primo
maraming salamat!
Trev's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 12:02
Trev
Dammit. It looks better every time I see it. I didn't care before, but now I'm actually upset I probably won't get to play this.
Takeshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 12:20
Takeshi
I'm so excited about this game! That demo is mine! And hopefully the full game as well.
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 12:35
covah
@unangbangkay

playasia lists the Asia version of the game with only language. LAAAAME
Josh Tolentino's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 13:26
Josh Tolentino
@covah

Yeah, but none of the language options list text or subs.
Aurain's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 13:35
Aurain
Looks interesting, Hope it's pretty obvious how to do stuff, cos I won't have a clue how to wipe me own arse in it otherwise.

I'm assuming you can do that, You can do Golf so why not?
Red TheHaze Veron's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 14:24
Red TheHaze Veron
If enough people in America download this, Sega may take notice and bring it to our shores.
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 14:59
EternalDeathSlayer
It definitely is intriguing to say the least. Maybe I'll make a Japanese account and give it a shot. Never got around to playing the previous games.
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 15:52
RonBurgandy2010
I'm not making another international account, not again. Besides, I won't be able to understand any of it anyway.
ikiryou's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 16:37
ikiryou
!-->>>>Thanks for the heads-up! Off to make a Japanese PSN account *_*
TheCleaningGuy's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 18:20
TheCleaningGuy
HELL YES! THank you Unangbangkay! I needed something to take my mind off of not having SFIV.
Josh Tolentino's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 19:42
Josh Tolentino
There are a bunch of demos right now on the JP PSN store, and its format isn't exactly the same as the NA store.

It's not up yet as of 1730 PST, but according to the reports the demo should be about 1.22 gb large. You should be able to tell which file is which looking at the sizes.
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 20:55
king3vbo
FABULOUS
norm9's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/18/2009 23:32
norm9
I am seriously considering importing this, even though I know not a lick of Japanese.
MissHinasaki's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/19/2009 10:38
MissHinasaki
Your enthusiasm is contagious! You're outta control!
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