Would you like to see a Yakuza HD Collection or Yakuza 1 & 2 PS3/Vita PS2 Classics?

[jpoppawusc]

Since we will be waiting quite a while for Yakuza 5, how do you think Sega can bridge the development gap? Before this project, Sega was sticking to a once-per-year release schedule, but since 5 will be redesigned from the ground up with multiple characters and multiple cities, Sega is obviously putting more money and more time into it. It's no secret that current development trends have led companies to tighter development cycles in order to keep consumer interest high. With cookie-cutter Western series like Call of Duty, Need for Speed, and Assassin's Creed, that kind of development practice has led to slumping reviews and frequent swap-offs between two or more development studios. But for Yakuza, it's always about a consistent team producing a quality product, something that Nagoshi refuses to compromise by rushing 5 to store shelves. Yakuza may have its critics, but its fans are die-hard.

So, in the time it takes to create and release the fifth installment, how would you want to spend your time? Do you think Sega of America could make up some financial ground by belting out a Yakuza HD Collection on PS3, complete with Yakuza 1 & 2 remastered with some of its missing Japanese content and without the godawful English dub in 1? The second game is still really tough to find, after all. Or do you think a network-only PS2 Classics release would be a better option, since distribution is cheaper and would potentially allow for Vita play instead of just PS3?

Other ideas are welcome, too, of course. One of the other threads, I heard someone mention localizing Kenzan. Sega isn't likely to translate that or Kurohyou, but stranger things have happened. Money and consumer demand could make it happen, even this long after the fact. That's why God invented the PlayStation Network, right? Anyway, I'd love to hear some opinions on this, and even Sega of America might like some input.

[Oxymoron28]

Yakuza 1 and 2 PS3/PSVita HD remaster would be the best thing to ever happen in the history of forever.

Followed closesly by localising Kenzan for the PS3 and the two PSP Yakuza games for the Vita.

[Shenmue3please]

i would prefer Kenzan localised because not understanding the language really limits my enjoyment of that game, whereas i can play Y1+2 any time on my ps2. i would still buy the yakuza 1+2 hd remasters if they released them but getting kenzan translated is more of a priority.

[jpoppawusc]

Just posted the poll.

[SEGA_Fever]

The two options I chose are:

1. Yakuza HD Collection (1 & 2 on PS3 Blu-Ray)
3. Yakuza: Kenzan! (localized for PS3 Blu-Ray)

For the following reasons:

1. Yakuza HD Collection (1 & 2 on PS3 Blu-Ray)
Because I already own the original PlayStation 2 games on disc, having the two titles as PS2 Classics in the PlayStation Store would be useless to me. And because I absolutely love these HD Collections. Having the first and second Yakuza-titels on the PlayStation 3 in HD would be a great thing to buy! But if SEGA would ever decide to do this, I would hope they include the original Japanese dub in YAKUZA. The English dub is just... not fitting for the game and its setting.

3. Yakuza: Kenzan! (localized for PS3 Blu-Ray)
Already in my possession is the Japanese version of this game, released in 2008 in Japan. However, like most people here, I do not (yet?) speak, read or write the Japanese language, and therefore playing this game is an impossibility for me. While we wait for the fifth numbered title in the series, the one-year gap that has appeared could be filled nicely by SEGA by localizing Kenzan! for the Western markets. They must by now already know that there is a lot of demand for this specific title, more so than there was for OF THE END, even. If SEGA gives us the opportunity to buy a localized version of Kenzan!, I'm sure they will be happy with the amount of money that will reach their offices...

[jpoppawusc]

In an ideal world, Sega would binge out on Yakuza releases by remastering Yakuza 1 & 2 with original Japanese for a PS3 HD Collection, re-release a Yakuza 3: Director's Cut with the content it was originally missing, put out some DLC for Yakuza 4 and Dead Souls, localize Kenzan (although I can read and speak Japanese), and bring out Black Panther 1 & 2 for PSN download to PSP and Vita (since hard copies of niche titles are unlikely at this point in the PSP's American lifespan).

I already own every chapter, game or otherwise, in the Ryu Ga Gotoku franchise, but it definitely deserves a complete treatment in the US.

[Laststar]

A problem with the second option, PS Vita can't play PS2 classics or any PS2 games for that matter. It would make more sense for them to make a HD Port to the PS3/PS Vita like FFX and the Metal Gear Solid Collection. Anyway, I would love for them to make an HD Port of Yakuza 1 & 2 for the PS3 and PS Vita I don't think it would cost them much or take to much time since they already have the subs ready.

I think it would've been smart for them to release Yakuza Black Panther on PSN during the PS Vita launch as more people would've found out about the series. Still not late though, since the PS Vita game library is still kinda lacking at the moment.

[Son ALA]

I picked a localized Kenzan, that the number 1 thing i want.
number 2 would be a blu ray release for Like A Dragon

as for Yak 1 and 2...i would rather have the team work on kenzan than waste time on doing an HD remake....but the best thing would be a Kenzan 2 disc collectors set.
BD 1 being the main feature, Kenzan
BD 2 would be both Yak 1 and 2 in PS2 classics form but in disc format

[jpoppawusc]

Okay, so I think we have a general consensus. How about this?

1) Yakuza 1 & 2 HD Collection [PS3 Blu-Ray]

2) Yakuza: Director's Cut Collection w/ 3 Extended and Kenzan! [PS3 Blu-Ray]

3) Yakuza: Black Panther 1 & 2 Localization [PSN Download for PSP/Vita]

4) Yakuza 4 & Dead Souls DLC [PS3]

I think all that would keep us busy for a while, and all we would be missing in America would be the TV drama. Sure, it would also be nice to get the 2007 movie on Blu-Ray, but we're probably pushing our luck already, and at least the movie has been released on DVD, albeit pretty rare nowadays.

[jpoppawusc]

This thread has been revised into an official petition with Change.org and can be found here:

https://www.change.org/petitions/seg...uza-in-america