Meanwhile, the other Yakuza game released in 2010, Black Panther for the PSP, was no slouch itself.

“In terms of resources, it was basically about the same level [as Yakuza 3]. But, the duration was a little bit longer getting the translation stuff done. Including the hostess system in Yakuza 4 that increased the amount of text about 30%.”

Earlier this week, I met up with Sega to see the US version of Yakuza 4 and I think fans will be happy to know only two parts were changed.

Sega is bundling every copy of Yakuza 4 with a fistful of downloadable content.

Sega also released a new Hostess Club trailer alongside their demo announcement.

Sega’s gravel-voiced Yakuza trailer narrator is back with another Yakuza 4 video.

And Tomodachi Collection and God Eater were the best-selling new franchises for the year.

Masayoshi Tanimura is the fourth playable character in Yakuza 4. He’s a bit different from the rest group since he’s actually a police officer.

The snappy announcer in a Yakuza 4 character video asked because Kazuma expected a clean break from the Yakuza.

Hookers, murders, hostess hangouts, fetish clubs. Yep, it’s a Yakuza 4 trailer.

Sega revved up the Yakuza 4 promotion machine with an action packed trailer.

But, no Answer X Answer quiz game.

Four screenshots for Yakuza 4.

Sega just confirmed Yakuza 4 for the West. That’s a little shy of a year away, but at least we know the PlayStation 3 game is coming.