Yakuza 1 and 2 HD Edition trailer shows off new graphics
Plus, image compares PS2 originals to PS3 remake.
Sega Japan has released the first trailer for Yakuza 1 and 2 HD Edition.
The game, out in Japan on 1st November, features high definition visuals that improve on the PlayStation 2 originals. An image, below, shines a light on the change.
According to Andriasang, the game's official website says HD Edition will allow for data install on PlayStation 3, which should help reduce load times.
Yakuza 1 and 2 HD Edition confirmed for PS3
Sega quiet on western release.
Yakuza 1 and 2 HD Edition has been confirmed by Japanese magazine Weekly Famitsu (via Andriasang).
The PlayStation 3 upgrade of the PlayStation 2 games launches on 1st November in Japan.
As well as the expected HD visuals, load times have been reduced, and you can now manage your item box in the phone booth. Food you've eaten at least once will now have a check mark shown on menus.
Yakuza 1 and 2 HD Edition outed by Sega release schedule
PlayStation 3 exclusive in December.
HD remakes of Yakuza and Yakuza 2 have appeared on a Sega Japan release schedule.
Super Monkey Ball creator promoted in Sega reshuffle
Sphere of influence grows.
Super Monkey Ball mastermind Toshihiro Nagoshi has been promoted to Chief Creative Officer, Sega has announced.
Sega creates Yakuza Studio.
Sega has announced the development of Yakuza 5 and the formation of Yakuza Studio.
Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi heads up the new team. According to Japanese magazine Famitsu (translated by Andriasang), Yakuza Studio is not a Yakuza-exclusive developer, despite its name. In fact, its first game is Binary Domain.
Following that game's launch, Yakuza Studio will create Yakuza Black Panther 2 for PlayStation Portable, the sequel to the PSP spin-off. In Japan it launches in spring 2012.
Yakuza series ships 5 million globally
Yakuza Of the End does 400k in 2 weeks.
Five million Yakuza games have been shipped globally, Sega has announced.
Yakuza 3 won't go west, says SEGA
US launch ruled out, "no plans" for Europe.
The third instalment in the Yakuza series isn't going to make it outside of Japan, by the looks of things.
You can download it too if you're tricksy.
A demo for Yakuza 3 is due to go live on the Japanese PlayStation Store today.
SEGA dates Samba, Valkyria, Yakuza 2
Sonic Chronicles also given firm date.
SEGA has announced solid release dates for upcoming titles including Samba de Amigo and Valkyria Chronicles.
SEGA: Sonic Unleashed out in November
But Aliens and Total War fall into 2009.
SEGA has whipped out its calendar and put dates alongside its upcoming titles, including Sonic Unleashed, which will be out this November. However, Aliens: Colonial Marines and Empire: Total War both fall into 2009.
Yakuza 2 finally heading to Europe
It'll be out sometime this year.
SEGA has finally decided that it will release Yakuza 2 in Europe sometime this year.
Plus new details of third game.
SEGA has confirmed that Yakuza 2 will make its Western debut in the US next year. However, there's still no news of a possible European release.
