It turns out that the project initially started as an experiment. Yokoyama was personally interested in Switch, especially after wrapping up work on the latest Super Monkey Ball game. Since the Yakuza team didn’t have much experience with the console, a small team began researching what was possible. Kiwami was chosen for the test and even though Yokoyama was pleased with the results, there were no plans to move forward with a proper release initially. However, there was another push due to the series’ new TV series.

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Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio director extremely pleased with Yakuza Kiwami Switch sales

Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

Yakuza Kiwami has only been on Switch for a few days, but SEGA subsidiary Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio seems to be ecstatic with how the port is performing in terms of sales.

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio director Masayoshi Yokoyama was speaking about the release during a live stream yesterday. We’re going off of a rough translation here, but he indicated that the game is “selling like hotcakes.”

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[Review] Yakuza Kiwami

Posted on 3 weeks ago by Edan(@@Virtualboi92) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments

System: Switch
Release date: October 24, 2024
Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher: SEGA

Ask any cohort of gamers what their favorite aspect of SEGA’s Yakuza series is, and you’ll doubt that each person you’ve involved in your study is talking about the same game. Some will highlight its accessible yet more-ish combat, or perhaps the unshakeable morals of the series’ most illustrious protagonist, Kazuma Kiryu. Quiz anyone who owns a Switch, however, and they will likely bemoan the free-roam brawler’s absence on Nintendo’s hybrid console. With the machine now coasting through its autumnal years with a continuously stacked release schedule, SEGA has opted to bring Switch owners into the family by porting Yakuza Kiwami – a remake of the series’ inaugural outing – to the console that just won’t die.

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Yakuza Kiwami Switch launch trailer

Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

SEGA is celebrating today’s debut of Yakuza Kiwami on Switch with a launch trailer. The franchise is finally appearing on Nintendo’s console for the first time.

Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:

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Yakuza Kiwami getting physical release on Switch after all

Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

In a surprising move, Yakuza Kiwami will be getting a physical release on Switch after all.

Limited Run Games just pulled back the curtain on two boxed version for the console – standard and Classic Edition. For those that go with the Classic Edition, you’ll get a copy of the game, spot gloss premium box with slipcover, soundtrack, collectible acrylic standee, Mesuking cards, and character cards.

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Yakuza Kiwami announced for Switch

Posted on 2 months ago by Dawn in News, Switch | 0 comments

August 27: Yakuza Kiwami was announced for Switch as part of the Nintendo Partner Direct today. SEGA will have it ready on October 24, 2024.

Yakuza is a series that has been notoriously absent on Nintendo platforms. Ryu ga Gotoku 1 & 2 HD did come to Wii U many years ago, but that was only in Japan.

As for Yakuza Kiwami, here’s what to expect:

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Yakuza Kiwami is digital-only on Switch, no physical release

Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

SEGA announced Yakuza Kiwami for Switch this week, but since then, shared the news that it’s a digital-only release and there won’t be a physical version of any sort.

Yakuza is finally heading to Switch for the first time. However, digital will be your only option – even in Japan. The good news is that SEGA seems to be pricing the game appropriately, and it will only cost $20.