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Sega Bringing Yakuza + Zombies Outside of Japan

Plus, we're getting all of Japan's downloadable content on the disc.

When there are no more Yakuza to be killed, the Yakuza will rise from the dead.
When there are no more Yakuza to be killed, the Yakuza will rise from the dead.

On my bucket list of game franchises I'm hoping to play at least one installment of, Yakuza is pretty high on the list. I've heard such wacky, awesome things about Yakuza 4, but the constant stream of new games means the game keeps getting pushed further and further back.

Eventually, I tell myself.

Time to put another one on the list, as Sega of America's confirmed Yakuza of the End is leaving Japan as Yakuza: Dead Souls, and will arrive over here next March, complete with the Japanese edition's slate of downloadable content and a new mini-game, Pachislot.

Yakuza: Dead Souls and mixes up the otherwise more seriously toned Yakuza series and drops in zombies, mutants and all sorts of other supernatural creatures.

Also, I can't be the only one who sees Dead Souls and keeps thinking Dark Souls.

EmuLeaderon Oct. 5, 2011 at 11:30 a.m.

more zombies.....could be cool though

Don't know much about the yakuza games, but from what I've seen, I can't really see zombies fitting in.

kollayon Oct. 5, 2011 at 11:31 a.m.

Yes fucking yes. Now go keep working on Yakuza 5.

Vestigial_Manon Oct. 5, 2011 at 11:33 a.m.

"Also, I can't be the only one who sees Dead Souls and keeps thinking Dark Souls."

Yup, first thought that went through my head.

mcnorhymeson Oct. 5, 2011 at 11:33 a.m.
yaukza?
OllyOxenFreeon Oct. 5, 2011 at 11:33 a.m.

Thank you, Sega!!!

Also, there totally is a typo right over there. Dammit, Klepek! I'm pulling you out!

MetalBaofuon Oct. 5, 2011 at 11:35 a.m.

I really enjoyed playing Yakuza 3 and 4 when I got my PS3 earlier this year, so this sounds awesome to me. Even if it isn't quite right with the whole zombie thing.

abdoon Oct. 5, 2011 at 11:36 a.m.

@mcnorhymes said:

yaukza?

Also

Yakuza: Dead Souls and mixes up the otherwise more seriously toned
Grissefaron Oct. 5, 2011 at 11:41 a.m.
I tried the Japanese demo and it controlled like shit, but I loved Yakuza 4 so much that I just have to own this one too. The characters on the front is like a dream team: Akiyama, Kiryu, Majima and some other guy.
Ventilaatoron Oct. 5, 2011 at 11:43 a.m.
Dead Souls would've been an awesome name for Demon's Souls 3 though :(
Lebensbaumon Oct. 5, 2011 at 11:45 a.m.

@mcnorhymes: Klepek

Mmmslashon Oct. 5, 2011 at 11:47 a.m.

The fact that we are getting this, but haven't gotten the last two monster Hunter games makes me super, super bummed.

sub_o is online on Oct. 5, 2011 at 11:48 a.m.

@patrickklepek typing error on the title.

Edit: Thanks for fixing the typo !

Sanjon Oct. 5, 2011 at 11:48 a.m.

Ahhh I still need to play Yakuza 3 and 4.

LoktarOgaron Oct. 5, 2011 at 11:49 a.m.
Anyone who is used to modern third person shooters will laugh their ass off at the controls of this game. Vanquish (aka the most playable 3rd person shooter out there), it is not.
 
That said, once you get used to it, it seems pretty cool.
NickLotton Oct. 5, 2011 at 11:50 a.m.

Saw the trailer, disappointed at the lack of Joy Division in a game called Dead Souls.

Goku13Kon Oct. 5, 2011 at noon

FUCK YES!!! Now if only they would bring over the ancient Japan Yakuza title too!

Afroman269on Oct. 5, 2011 at 12:12 p.m.
Yaukuza
Ersanvenon Oct. 5, 2011 at 12:17 p.m.

I'm sick of Zombies, but I'm super excited about this game. It just looks so balls out crazy. Plus the Yakuza games always have great writing. It ought to be hilarious.

thechronodarknesson Oct. 5, 2011 at 12:22 p.m.

Wish we could get a translated version of the amazing fuedal japan ryu ga gotoku *yakuza*. In japanese, that was pretty good. Came out what, like before the 3rd game? Still better than it as well

Landonon Oct. 5, 2011 at 12:22 p.m.

@LoktarOgar said:

Anyone who is used to modern third person shooters will laugh their ass off at the controls of this game. Vanquish (aka the most playable 3rd person shooter out there), it is not. That said, once you get used to it, it seems pretty cool.

Have you played it? I watched the trailer a few months back and it looks like everyone only has one gun.

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