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11 Minutes Of Yakuza 6 Gameplay: Many Baddies Get Smacked

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Okay, so the quality isn't that great. But it's 11 minutes of gameplay, so that's worth seeing. For something slicker, you can always check out one of the early trailers .

Here, Gematsu captures the gameplay as shown off by series director Toshihiro Nagoshi, and there's lots of brawling going on. Fans will also notice that we're seeing more on-screen enemies than we've ever seen before, which gives the fighting extra scope and urgency. And of course, enduring protagonist Kazuma Kiryu won't always be facing down a bunch of foes by himself; his friends are along to help this time around.

If you're in Japan and you picked up Yakuza Kiwami (the remake of the original title), today you'll be treated to a demo of Yakuza 6 . Unfortunately, for the time being, both games are only confirmed for the Land of the Rising Sun, so American and European gamers will just have to be patient. Patience is a definite virtue for Yakuza followers outside of Japan, that's for damn sure.

If you've still got a PS3, though, you should definitely snag Yakuza 5 , which finally came our way in December 2015, three years after it first launched in Japan.

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New Yakuza 6 Trailer Showcases Some Brutal Combat

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We knew it was coming and now we've got a special reveal trailer for the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive.

Sega has released a new Yakuza 6 video (see it below) featuring protagonist Kazuma Kiryu, and it proves he's nobody to be trifled with.

It mostly shows off slo-mo footage of Kiryu beating on a mob boss, but we also get a peek at some regular gameplay where the main character appears to be negotiating some rooftops. This game was confirmed at the Tokyo Game Show in September, along with the announcement of an original remake for PS4. After a delay, Yakuza 5 finally landed on North American PS3s this month, and has since received solid critical acclaim . But there was a three-year gap between the Japanese and North American releases.

Let's just hope Yakuza 6 doesn't take that long to release in Western territories.

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Yakuza 5 Set For “Mid-November,” Sega Explains Delay

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When it was revealed that Yakuza 5 was, at long last, available to pre-order on the North American PlayStation Store, die-hard fans were encouraged.

However, we didn't have an exact date, which concerned some gamers.

That might be because Sega has had some difficulty localizing the game for Western markets, as they explained in a recent Sega blog post . As it turns out, they're back on track to release the game digitally in the U.S. in "mid-November" and the reason it took so long? Bugs.

" Without getting too technical, there were just certain parts that didn't like switching the Japanese text out for English, and we had to actually search through the source code to find a fix, taking more time than we expected. But! Everything is more or less back on track. Once we have details beyond just 'mid-November,' we'll make sure to share them! "

Earlier this year during E3, Sega confirmed that Yakuza 6 was in development , and we're also getting a remake of the original title. The last time the West saw an entry in the highly regarded series was over four years ago, so Yakuza aficionados are champing at the bit.

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Yakuza 6 In The Works, Original Remake Confirmed For January

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Of course, the big question is going to be the same for both projects: Will they be released in North America and Europe?

Unfortunately, there's no way of knowing right now but at least the games are in the works:

During Sony's TGS 2015 presentation, Sega announced two new Yakuza projects for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. The first is called Yakuza: Kiwami and it's basically a remake of the original PS2 title; it'll boast updated graphics and a brand new scenario and system. This will be available on January 21, 2016 in Japan for both PS3 and PS4. Again, here's hoping it'll eventually find its way west.

The second project is a full-fledged sequel: Yakuza 6 is in the works for PS4 and it currently has a tentative Fall 2016 Japanese date. Just be patient because bringing this series to the U.S. can take a while, as fans well know. Heck, we're just now getting Yakuza 5 , which launched in Japan back in 2012.

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Yakuza 5 Finally Available To Pre-Order, New Dev Interview

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Hope you still have your PlayStation 3.

Yakuza 5 launched in Japan for PS3 way back in 2012 and now, this open-world crime drama finally heads to North America later this year.

We don't yet have an official date but you can pre-order on the PlayStation Store ; the game retails for $40 and anyone who pre-orders will save 15 percent, which drops the price to $34. Pre-ordering will also net you a cool "Fulfiller of Dreams" static theme, posted here.

Additionally, Sega has released the third and final entry in its Developer Interview video series; see it below. Yakuza series director Toshihiro Nagoshi and producer Masayoshi Yokoyama chat about the game's music, inspirations and more.

If you're wondering, the last franchise entry to come stateside was Yakuza 4 back in 2011. Yeah, it takes some time for these games to get to North America.

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Sega Unveils Yakuza Zero: The Place Of Oath For PS3, PS4

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Looks while we'll get another Yakuza .

Unfortunately, we don't know much about the game just yet. We just know that Sega revealed it during a livestream event, it's called Yakuza Zero: The Place of Oath , and it's in development for the PS3 and PS4.

Gematsu added that 30 actresses will appear in the game, and these women were part of a recent "Sexy Actress Popularity Contest." Well, that sounds…distinctly Japanese, wouldn't you say? This is a fantastic franchise but it hasn't received enough love outside of Japan; fans in North America and Europe usually have to wait a long time before they receive a new installment.

Here's hoping Yakuza Zero will find its way stateside at some point, though.

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