Comments on: Sega tells us why they kept the Japanese voice track in Yakuza 2 http://www.siliconera.com/2008/09/04/sega-tells-us-why-they-kept-the-japanese-voice-track-in-yakuza-2/ The secret level in the world of video game news. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Anonymoushttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/09/04/sega-tells-us-why-they-kept-the-japanese-voice-track-in-yakuza-2/comment-page-1/#comment-640239 Anonymous Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:23:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=16269#comment-640239 !o !o

]]> By: thaKingRockahttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/09/04/sega-tells-us-why-they-kept-the-japanese-voice-track-in-yakuza-2/comment-page-1/#comment-556291 thaKingRocka Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:26:23 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=16269#comment-556291 i like to think the two separate, well-organized, and eloquent emails i sent to sega are responsible for them waking the hell up. i made that outcry ;) thanks sega for not being complete idiots. next up, shenmue 3 letters ... again! i like to think the two separate, well-organized, and eloquent emails i sent to sega are responsible for them waking the hell up. i made that outcry ;) thanks sega for not being complete idiots. next up, shenmue 3 letters … again!

]]> By: thaKingRockahttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/09/04/sega-tells-us-why-they-kept-the-japanese-voice-track-in-yakuza-2/comment-page-1/#comment-693362 thaKingRocka Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:26:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=16269#comment-693362 i like to think the two separate, well-organized, and eloquent emails i sent to sega are responsible for them waking the hell up. i made that outcry ;) thanks sega for not being complete idiots. next up, shenmue 3 letters ... again! i like to think the two separate, well-organized, and eloquent emails i sent to sega are responsible for them waking the hell up. i made that outcry ;) thanks sega for not being complete idiots. next up, shenmue 3 letters … again!

]]> By: seiya19http://www.siliconera.com/2008/09/04/sega-tells-us-why-they-kept-the-japanese-voice-track-in-yakuza-2/comment-page-1/#comment-556259 seiya19 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:55:20 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=16269#comment-556259 Great interview Spencer.I liked the fact that you mentioned to them how we appreciate the inclusion of the original voices by the way... And like always, I appreciate the questions about the differences between the original version and the localization.Anyway, I´m not sure if I should try the 1st one with their english voices (haven´t played it yet) or skip it and go for the 2nd one...I´ll definitely give a chance to the 2nd one at least, eventually, despite the fact that the game reminds me of GTA... because I´m expecting a different experience than those.Hopefully the game becomes a success sales-wise.@Pedro SilvaA re-release would be indeed nice, but I´m guessing that it´s too much work for the sales that the game would get. But well, I don´t know how many people would be interested in that or how much would it cost exactly, so what do I know ?@PulstarReally ? Haven´t tried one of those yet... I heard about the Wii issue, but I didn´t know that PS2 had the same problem... Still, I don´t blame Sega for trying to have the entire game on one disc. Great interview Spencer.

I liked the fact that you mentioned to them how we appreciate the inclusion of the original voices by the way… And like always, I appreciate the questions about the differences between the original version and the localization.

Anyway, I´m not sure if I should try the 1st one with their english voices (haven´t played it yet) or skip it and go for the 2nd one…

I´ll definitely give a chance to the 2nd one at least, eventually, despite the fact that the game reminds me of GTA… because I´m expecting a different experience than those.

Hopefully the game becomes a success sales-wise.

@Pedro Silva

A re-release would be indeed nice, but I´m guessing that it´s too much work for the sales that the game would get. But well, I don´t know how many people would be interested in that or how much would it cost exactly, so what do I know ?

@Pulstar

Really ? Haven´t tried one of those yet… I heard about the Wii issue, but I didn´t know that PS2 had the same problem… Still, I don´t blame Sega for trying to have the entire game on one disc.

]]> By: seiya19http://www.siliconera.com/2008/09/04/sega-tells-us-why-they-kept-the-japanese-voice-track-in-yakuza-2/comment-page-1/#comment-693361 seiya19 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:55:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=16269#comment-693361 Great interview Spencer.I liked the fact that you mentioned to them how we appreciate the inclusion of the original voices by the way... And like always, I appreciate the questions about the differences between the original version and the localization.Anyway, I´m not sure if I should try the 1st one with their english voices (haven´t played it yet) or skip it and go for the 2nd one...I´ll definitely give a chance to the 2nd one at least, eventually, despite the fact that the game reminds me of GTA... because I´m expecting a different experience than those.Hopefully the game becomes a success sales-wise.@Pedro SilvaA re-release would be indeed nice, but I´m guessing that it´s too much work for the sales that the game would get. But well, I don´t know how many people would be interested in that or how much would it cost exactly, so what do I know ?@PulstarReally ? Haven´t tried one of those yet... I heard about the Wii issue, but I didn´t know that PS2 had the same problem... Still, I don´t blame Sega for trying to have the entire game on one disc. Great interview Spencer.

I liked the fact that you mentioned to them how we appreciate the inclusion of the original voices by the way… And like always, I appreciate the questions about the differences between the original version and the localization.

Anyway, I´m not sure if I should try the 1st one with their english voices (haven´t played it yet) or skip it and go for the 2nd one…

I´ll definitely give a chance to the 2nd one at least, eventually, despite the fact that the game reminds me of GTA… because I´m expecting a different experience than those.

Hopefully the game becomes a success sales-wise.

@Pedro Silva

A re-release would be indeed nice, but I´m guessing that it´s too much work for the sales that the game would get. But well, I don´t know how many people would be interested in that or how much would it cost exactly, so what do I know ?

@Pulstar

Really ? Haven´t tried one of those yet… I heard about the Wii issue, but I didn´t know that PS2 had the same problem… Still, I don´t blame Sega for trying to have the entire game on one disc.

]]> By: Pulstarhttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/09/04/sega-tells-us-why-they-kept-the-japanese-voice-track-in-yakuza-2/comment-page-1/#comment-556246 Pulstar Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:04:30 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=16269#comment-556246 Isn't anyone here bothered by the fact it's going to be a DVD9 game? Many PS2s have trouble reading those. Thanks Sega! =( Isn’t anyone here bothered by the fact it’s going to be a DVD9 game? Many PS2s have trouble reading those. Thanks Sega! =(

]]> By: Pulstarhttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/09/04/sega-tells-us-why-they-kept-the-japanese-voice-track-in-yakuza-2/comment-page-1/#comment-693375 Pulstar Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:04:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=16269#comment-693375 Isn't anyone here bothered by the fact it's going to be a DVD9 game? Many PS2s have trouble reading those. Thanks Sega! =( Isn’t anyone here bothered by the fact it’s going to be a DVD9 game? Many PS2s have trouble reading those. Thanks Sega! =(

]]> By: jeffxhttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/09/04/sega-tells-us-why-they-kept-the-japanese-voice-track-in-yakuza-2/comment-page-1/#comment-556242 jeffx Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:16:04 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=16269#comment-556242 @Pedro Silva: You ask for a lot. Why can't you just be happy with this one?I'm very happy they're including a summary of the first one (which will be Jpn-language BTW, Pedro) because I never played it to completion. In fact I don't see the point anymore, because Yakuza 2 is not only a continuation of the story, but improves every aspect of the gameplay, according to this (excellent) interview.You've got my money SEGA. Now about Thunder Force VI... @Pedro Silva: You ask for a lot. Why can’t you just be happy with this one?

I’m very happy they’re including a summary of the first one (which will be Jpn-language BTW, Pedro) because I never played it to completion. In fact I don’t see the point anymore, because Yakuza 2 is not only a continuation of the story, but improves every aspect of the gameplay, according to this (excellent) interview.

You’ve got my money SEGA. Now about Thunder Force VI…

]]> By: jeffxhttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/09/04/sega-tells-us-why-they-kept-the-japanese-voice-track-in-yakuza-2/comment-page-1/#comment-693374 jeffx Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:16:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=16269#comment-693374 @Pedro Silva: You ask for a lot. Why can't you just be happy with this one?I'm very happy they're including a summary of the first one (which will be Jpn-language BTW, Pedro) because I never played it to completion. In fact I don't see the point anymore, because Yakuza 2 is not only a continuation of the story, but improves every aspect of the gameplay, according to this (excellent) interview.You've got my money SEGA. Now about Thunder Force VI... @Pedro Silva: You ask for a lot. Why can’t you just be happy with this one?

I’m very happy they’re including a summary of the first one (which will be Jpn-language BTW, Pedro) because I never played it to completion. In fact I don’t see the point anymore, because Yakuza 2 is not only a continuation of the story, but improves every aspect of the gameplay, according to this (excellent) interview.

You’ve got my money SEGA. Now about Thunder Force VI…

]]> By: Carmenhttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/09/04/sega-tells-us-why-they-kept-the-japanese-voice-track-in-yakuza-2/comment-page-1/#comment-556241 Carmen Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:02:18 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=16269#comment-556241 Haha, yea, poor Shenmue :/ Haha, yea, poor Shenmue :/

]]> By: Carmenhttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/09/04/sega-tells-us-why-they-kept-the-japanese-voice-track-in-yakuza-2/comment-page-1/#comment-693373 Carmen Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:02:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=16269#comment-693373 Haha, yea, poor Shenmue :/ Haha, yea, poor Shenmue :/

]]> By: James A. Calwell IIIhttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/09/04/sega-tells-us-why-they-kept-the-japanese-voice-track-in-yakuza-2/comment-page-1/#comment-556234 James A. Calwell III Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:58:14 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=16269#comment-556234 I wonder why they didn't do the same for <i>Shenmue</i>. I wonder why they didn’t do the same for Shenmue.

]]> By: James A. Calwell IIIhttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/09/04/sega-tells-us-why-they-kept-the-japanese-voice-track-in-yakuza-2/comment-page-1/#comment-693372 James A. Calwell III Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:58:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=16269#comment-693372 I wonder why they didn't do the same for <i>Shenmue</i>. I wonder why they didn’t do the same for Shenmue.

]]> By: DarkeSwordhttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/09/04/sega-tells-us-why-they-kept-the-japanese-voice-track-in-yakuza-2/comment-page-1/#comment-556232 DarkeSword Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:53:03 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=16269#comment-556232 It really makes sense for a game like this to be in Japanese. I mean, it's about the Yakuza, for cryin' out loud. It really makes sense for a game like this to be in Japanese. I mean, it’s about the Yakuza, for cryin’ out loud.

]]> By: DarkeSwordhttp://www.siliconera.com/2008/09/04/sega-tells-us-why-they-kept-the-japanese-voice-track-in-yakuza-2/comment-page-1/#comment-693371 DarkeSword Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:53:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=16269#comment-693371 It really makes sense for a game like this to be in Japanese. I mean, it's about the Yakuza, for cryin' out loud. It really makes sense for a game like this to be in Japanese. I mean, it’s about the Yakuza, for cryin’ out loud.

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