Yakuza series producer states the PS4 remasters are for 'new overseas fans'

From Destructoid: "During a live stream this morning, Yakuza series producer Toshihiro Nagoshi dropped a nugget of info that is sure to get fans' attention. According to him, the main reason for the existence of the Yakuza 3, 4 and 5 remasters on PS4 is for "new overseas fans." This is likely in relation to the massive popularity boost the series saw in the US with the release of Yakuza 0 last year, though it could just be the generally good reception each new game has been receiving."

[Femto]

The entire series on ps4 let’s fucking gooo

[Christopher]

And we thank you.

[The_Jackel]

^this

[Nyxus]

It's great that this series has gained some popularity since 0. 3 and 4 are great as well.

[SuperSonic91]

PS4 makes niche Japanese 3rd party games sell way way more in the west than in Japan itself.
What a complete reversal of fortunes!
Sony was right to launch PS4 in the west first. They kinda predicted this phenomenon.

[DerekTweed]

I mean, Japan has a population of around 130 million. The "West" is quite a bit larger than that.

[showtimefolks]

good now question is will we have to wait till 2019 to get one collection for all 3 remasters or will we will be receiving 3 separate releases(i think for sake of long time fans and newer fans they should release it in one collection so more people are enticed to pick it up

could you please do something about few other missing yakuza games that we the fans want like Ishin. Dead souls is such an underrated game if that game could be remastered with up to date shooter controls the story was the one of best ever for a zombie games

[Majin-vegeta]

https://www.google.com/amp/...

[plmkoh]

I think the Yakuza series has finally hit the turning point in people giving it a go, unfortunately the 6th game is the final...so a little late.

[Nyxus]

From what I understand it's the final game in Kiryu's story, but not necessarily the last Yakuza game.

[Majin-vegeta]

No it's not.Its the final game in Kiryus sorry line.Theres already a new protagonist

[TheTony316]

They've already announced a new Yakuza game with a new character. 6 was just the final game with Kiryu.

[XxSPIDEYxX]

Gives me hope that we'll see Fist of the North Star come to the West.

[TheKingKratos]

Oh god i never finished yakuza 5
Ohhh my god yes

[TheOttomatic91]

My wallet is ready (well until payday that is).

[InKnight7s]

I bought Yakuza 3 recently on PS3, However, this great support from Yakuza developers deserve support from me and us as fans and gamers. Thnx u Nagoshi I hope all the best for your unique game.

[Muzikguy]

I want all these games. It’s nice to see the franchise getting the recognition it deserves

[Tankbusta40]

Well I'm excited!!! Got into the series late... Even imported Ishin and 6(before it was announced for the west) after I fell in love with 0

[ONESHOTV2]

Release them on steam and I will buy them all over again since I already have 3-5 and dead souls on the ps3 there is no need for me to wail are money on another inferior version even though they say it’s a remaster

[Cueil]

Then release the game on other platforms at least PC

[BehindTheRows]

Or, just get yourself a PS4. Problem solved.

[Cueil]

I've had one since launch... there was 0 chance I was going to not have a PS the whole generation again and I had a really well paying job at the time

[chaosblades]

I'm getting them all.. no matter what!
Got Kiwami 2 locked in - just need 3, 4 and 5 preorder pages to go up!

[TheTony316]

Thank you. Now give me Ishin please.