Crispy_Oglop Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I know it's crappy that it might put the game release date in jeopardy, but I think in a world where publishers and studios are constantly screwing up with PR related issues, i feel like this is the right way for Sega to handle things initially. I'll be super bummed if it means I don't get to try one of my most anticipated games of 2019, but at the same time, i think this is the right move on their part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undead Wolf Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 This is the problem with using a famous person's likeness in a game. There's always the risk that something unsavoury about them comes to light that taints the game they were in and puts the developer/publisher in a difficult position. I know Japan is very harsh when it comes to drug usage, so it's understandable that Sega pulled the game from sale, even if personally, I think it's a bit of an overreaction. My assumption is that they're working on creating a new character model and voicing his lines with somebody else. I hope this doesn't affect the western release date. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEI2EK Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 If only hollywood celebrities were shunned this hard when they screw up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgrave Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I would hope Sega doesn't take the worst case scenario and just not give it to the West especially now that Yakuza has gained more popularity since Yakuza 6. It would be a bad move after getting so much traction. But them changing the model is a possibility since they did that with that Chinese assassin guy in Yakuza 0 for I think the Chinese version of the game. If that's what they feel like they need to do to release it then I guess I'm okay with it even though I would rather have it the way it was originally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDragon Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 17 hours ago, DEI2EK said: If only hollywood celebrities were shunned this hard when they screw up Sometimes they are, but usually not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dermarx Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) RGG Studio announced on Twitter they adjust the character model and the japanese voice for the character of Kyohei Hamura. They also mention the launch date for the western release (June 25,2019): https://twitter.com/RGGStudio/status/1109077293207416832 Edited March 22, 2019 by dermarx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenpai Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 10 minutes ago, dermarx said: RGG Studio announced on Twitter they adjust the character model and the japanese voice for the character of Kyohei Hamura. They also mention the launch date for the western release (June 25,2019): https://twitter.com/RGGStudio/status/1109077293207416832 Still seems a bit exaggerated, especially considering this kind of thing isn't nearly as frowned upon in the West as it is in Japan, but I guess it doesn't matter all that much in the end. Just seems like too much work just for what is otherwise a relatively minor offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ_Solo Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 28 minutes ago, jrdemr said: Still seems a bit exaggerated, especially considering this kind of thing isn't nearly as frowned upon in the West as it is in Japan, but I guess it doesn't matter all that much in the end. Just seems like too much work just for what is otherwise a relatively minor offense. It's not a relatively minor offense in Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDragon Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 4 hours ago, jrdemr said: Still seems a bit exaggerated, especially considering this kind of thing isn't nearly as frowned upon in the West as it is in Japan, but I guess it doesn't matter all that much in the end. Just seems like too much work just for what is otherwise a relatively minor offense. According to what I've heard, Japan is pretty harsh when it comes to drug related crimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrakeHellsing Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) Edit: Okay, I didn't realize this was old news, ignore this x.x Edited March 25, 2019 by DrakeHellsing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodytears1666 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Never heard about this game, until today received preorder deal add from Playstation on e-mail. Instantly put myself on breaks to not watch videos with spoilers and etc. Interesting game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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