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PS3Evolved Article: Sega Can't Catch a Break

PS3 Evolved asks, Why do the good, quality games released by Sega never sell? Will Sega ever return to its former glory? and will North America ever see Yakuza 3?

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MasFlowKiller5573d ago

GTA For Japan isnt that appealing, i didnt like Yakuza 2 too much, but maybe ill like this one

sunnygrg5572d ago

I, for one, would definitely like to see Yakuza 3 sooner. However, a simultaneous release for a Yakuza series is asking too much. First we will have to wait for the Yakuza 3 spinoff.
I sincerely hope Sony would push for the game to be released in the US at around the same time. GTA just isnt enough for me.

Asurastrike5572d ago

You didn't like Yakuza 2? It was in my top 5 games of 2008. I can't wait for Yakuza 3, if it ever makes its way across the pacific.

sonarus5572d ago

I really really do hope they at least try to get this game to the west. I didn't get valkyria chronicles cus i knew i wouldn't have time to play but i'll probably pick it up this summer. I hope they don't let poor VC sales discourage them from sending it. This is easily one of the best looking games coming out of japan

SaiyanFury5572d ago

Yakuza flopped in North America? Hardly. It may not have sold several million copies like a HALO or Gears of War but it DID receive a decent following over here. I, for one, loved the original Yakuza and Yakuza 2 even more. I seriously doubt that SEGA wouldn't release it over here since it wouldn't really cost that much money. Most of the money spent would be in basic localization. Translating the kanji and kana into English, leave out an English voice track, and sub the Japanese-spoken cut scenes. Then release it over here, there wouldn't be too much involved. I'm sure SEGA will bring it, we need only wait.

DMLFury5572d ago

I honestly hope your right. I loved the Yakuza games, but I believe that Sega's becoming weary of their position in the North American sales, and if they don't think Yakuza 3 will do well, they may decide to not release it here.

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George Sears5573d ago (Edited 5573d ago )

The Yakuza series hardly sell in the US so I doubt the third one will come towards us anytime soon or at all. It's sad to see there games flop because most of the games that they make are good stuff. The Yakuza series at whole is just as great as Shenmue imo and Valkyria was a great SRPG.

Obama5572d ago

It saddens me that the sales of Valkyria Chronicles is so low. It is one of the greatest games ever made in this generation, and yet not many people are willing to give it a try due to it being a strategy rpg.

I hope Sega is not discouraged by the sales and will keep pumping out quality exclusives for the ps3 like VC.

As for Yakuza 3, I am pretty sure that it will come to NA...so don't worry.

Sharpshell5572d ago

VC is a totally awesome game! I wish that third-party developers would learn that the situation isn't like it was last generation where there were enough ps2 in the world that they could just make a game and enough people would buy it. They shoulda had a more agressive add-campaign so people like my brother who loves srpgs but pays no attention to videogame news has never heard of this game and my telling him isn't sufficient, he needs mainstream confirmation.

patterson5572d ago

Valkyria Chronicles is an awesome game.

IMO, gamers today have sh*t taste.

ActionBastard5572d ago

How many VC ads did you see on TV? I blame Sega marketing for its low sales. VC has received an absurd amount of universal acclaim, yet its sales do not reflect the quality game it is. People will not buy what they aren't aware of. Trophies may have helped too.

Kira835572d ago

another part of the reason(in canada at least) was that you just couldnt find VC. took me 3 weeks after release, i saw a solitary copy siting in a box behind the counter at EBgames and i jumped at it. and i still dont see too many copies floating around.

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SEGA / Atlus Holiday Switch sale: lowest prices for Valkyria Chronicles, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax

SEGA / Atlus Holiday 2023 Switch eShop sale live featuring lowest prices ever for Valkyria Chronicles, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, and more.

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Best villains in video games

GF365: "For a story to be compelling and engaging, a great villain is mandatory in most cases – be it a novel, movie, or video game. Of course, there’s a multitude of wonderful, brilliantly written villains in video games. Do keep in mind that this is our opinion. So, here’s our list of the best villains in video games, ranked in no particular order. We’re limiting our list to games since 2005."

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Leeroyw520d ago

Handsome Jack Borderlands 2
Andrew Ryan Bioshock
Vaas Montenegro far cry 3
Glados portal 2
My internet connection

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Terry_B520d ago (Edited 520d ago )

No List of good Villains in Video Games is complete without Handsome Jack and Geese Howard. In other words..this list is bs.

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HyperMoused517d ago

Would love a modern fear game

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The Longest Cutscenes In PlayStation History

Cutscenes pull a game's story together, but sometimes they can be a bit much. These are the longest cutscenes in PlayStation games.

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Palitera532d ago

Kojima, Kojima and Kojima?
By far, the worst aspect of his games.

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CrimsonWing69532d ago

Man, it’s actually the aspects I look forward to the most in his games.

Phlacky532d ago

Not the most for me but I certainly appreciate his affinity for the cinematic. It's certainly one of the many reasons his games hit for a certain type of gamer and that combined with unique sometimes obtuse gameplay mechanics makes for one of a kind compelling experiences.

porkChop532d ago

It was only a problem for me with MGS4. I don't mind when long cutscenes are balanced with long gameplay sections. In MGS4 though I'd get a long cutscene, play for like 5 minutes, and then get another long cutscene. That gets annoying, though all the cutscenes were really well done.

roadkillers532d ago

Atleast they were entertaining cutscenes. Star Ocean put me to sleep

Shane Kim532d ago (Edited 532d ago )

Same with recent Tales of Arise. Cutscene after cutscene.

TheEroica532d ago (Edited 532d ago )

Sorry you got so many down votes for being so practical. No one in gaming takes advantage of our time more than Kojima. His cutscenes are our pure drivel and severely hamper the overall enjoyment of what's supposed to be an interactive medium. If the writing was good? Maybe that could be forgiven, but it's not... It's layers and layers of insanity pressed into hour long cutscenes.

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MrVux000532d ago

Let me guess ... MGS4 on the first place? :D

Abnor_Mal532d ago

First thought was MGS4, seems like everyone so far had Kojima on the brain.

ManMarmalade532d ago

^^^^this. But Xenosaga is so good though.

MrNinosan532d ago

DualShockers didn't play Xenosaga I see.

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