JUDGE EYES (A new IP by Ryu ga Gotoku Studio)

[blakstealth]

Originally Posted by Firefly00

That's fair... by all means, hold the actual perpetrator accountable. That shouldn't impact the game itself at all.

Japan is very draconion with their perception of illegal drug use unfortunately.

[Yu Ominae]

Sega's currently doing a lot of meetings right now to decide the course of action for the game outside Asia.

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There's some pushback being made against Sega's decision.

https://www.dualshockers.com/judgmen...dent-comments/

"A few hours after Sega’s statement, Yakuza Studio’s Producer Daisuke Sato tweeted that he will definitely not let things end this way, that he refuses for Pierre Taki’s contribution to the game to be completely erased, and vowed to bring him back."

[Kanon]

I read a patch was already released for Kingdom Hearts 3 that replaces Pierre Taki's voice (I assume he only had a minor role)

[Yu Ominae]

Yep. They're going to go through with it.

There's a manhole dedicated to Taki's contribution to the music industry as a Shizuoka resident. That too was removed.

[Yu Ominae]

No delays.

But Sega Japan announces that all releases of the game will not feature Taki’s likeness/voice anymore.

[Kanon]

It's good that there won't be a delay. Daisuke Sato must be pissed though, given his earlier statement.

[Yu Ominae]

Actually someone mentioned online that Sato-san may not be saying that.

[Yu Ominae]

https://www.siliconera.com/2019/04/0...judgments-dub/

Interview with Nagoshi-san regarding the game having an English voice track.

[Yu Ominae]

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...t-game/.145466

Update on Taki's replacement. Also has an update on Taki's status.

[Yu Ominae]

https://www.siliconera.com/2019/04/1...aracter-model/

Kyohei's new character model is being previewed.

[Yu Ominae]

Don't know if it's me.

But I saw some vids of the game and Hamura's face model didn't change that much.

[Kanon]

Didn't really try to compare so I don't know.

Interestingly, the game will be released again in Japan with the new model and voice actor two weeks AFTER the western release.

[Yu Ominae]

OST's been out now.

Starting to listen to it.

Would recommend this:

[Yu Ominae]

I’m aware that the physical version is out by the 25th, but the digital version is already out for those who ordered online.

[Kanon]

I ordered the physical version so I'll have to wait a few more days before exploring Kamurocho for the eighth time.

I hope the game will sell well in the west. Since the game is actually translated in other languages than English this time, there may a boost in sales in Europe compared to Yakuza games.

[Yu Ominae]

Game is now out.

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https://vgmdb.net/album/81594

Found the OST tracklist

[Kanon]

Started playing a bit, I'm just wondering one thing: do side-cases show up on the map (maybe with help of an item or a skill) or do you have to look for them on your own?

[Mad Pierrot]

Whatever kind of training Detective Yagami took, it looks like he can run faster than Kiryu considering he doesn't get tired in less that 1 minute

[Kafriel]

@Kanon I haven't played yet, but from what I've heard they pile up on a board as a group so that you don't have to go door to door for them.

[Kanon]

Originally Posted by Kafriel

@Kanon I haven't played yet, but from what I've heard they pile up on a board as a group so that you don't have to go door to door for them.

I've progressed some more and my understanding is that the cases are given by the bartender from Tender (I haven't finished the first main case so he's not given me anything yet) and you can get some from friends which are marked on the map. So I guess I won't have to worry about running around like a headless chicken.

The game's really fun so far. It feels both very familiar and new at the same time. Gameplay's definitely more varied than in Yakuza.