After a bit of flopping back and forth, we decided to not get too pissed off that we still haven't heard anything official on the localization of Yakuza 3 for the US. Now we have a small something that gives us hope for the game's release in English.
It seems that Sega staff member Aaron Webber had a bit to say about this very topic on the PlayStation Blog. This little gem was burried in the comments of another Sega-related post:
...let me brighten your day first off by confirming something big:
Yakuza 3 is not canceled – and the possibility for localizing it does, in fact, still exist.
The original news story that went around about Yakuza 3 being declined for the US was false, and localizing the game still remains a big point of discussion for many people here at SEGA, and especially those of us on SEGA’s community team. I know it’s far from an announcement, but I just felt you should know that the chance does still exist.
A glimmer of hope, folks. I don't know that this statement is something to get that excited over, but I'm an optimist. It just pisses me off that they'd even have to think about it.
[via VG247]
Dale North is Destructoid's Editor-In-Chief, a founding editor, and specialist in Japanese gaming. An accomplished musician, Dale was reporting from Japan during the earthquakes of 2011. Luckily, he got the fuck out alive and is home in America now with his wife and beloved corgi, Einstein. Dale is also a co-founder of Destructoid's sister anime site
Japanator. Likes Corgis, Sega Saturn, PSP, iPhone, Photographic tools.
Meet the rest of the team
| BBcode help |
| [b]Bold text[/b] |
Bold text |
| [i]Italic text[/i] |
Italic text |
| [url]http://www.dtoid.com/[/url] |
http://www.dtoid.com |
| [url=http://www.dtoid.com/]Web link[/url] |
Web link |
|
| [img]http://www.example.com/robot.jpg[/img] |
 |
Post a comment! You can also post a photo below:
Comment with Facebook
Click connect and comment instantly!
|
Comment with Dtoid
New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds
|
24 comments | showing # 1 to 24
|
Comment with Facebook
Click connect and comment instantly!
|
Comment with Dtoid
New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds
|
Comments policy
Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?
Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!
Contest:
12:20 PM on 09.17.2009 | 
What about Yakuza 3 1/2, the Samurai one? Has that any chance in hell?
You guys just keep sitting on your hands and I'll send my money to SOJ.
Although I don't think it will really happen.
Don't beat around the bush, SEGA! Either bring it or crush any remaining hope completely!
IT NEVER HAPPENED.
better to give up hope and be surprised? or keep hoping and be disappointed?
let's debate! ;)