Sega of America confirms Japanese VOs, English subs for Yakuza 3

HUH??? First line says they WILL have VO, then 3rd says “…Subtitling only, no English VO”..

I’m confused.

It’s Japanese VO, English subtitles.

Ok.. that word Japanese wasn’t there before now it makes sense

SO basically, the who english VO was someones wet dream made into internet rumour.

This has been a fucking spectacle so far. I hope the game actually shifts a few copies to make the 2 year drama worth living through.

I really do hope people buy it. I’m looking forward to playing it. I’ve never tried a Yakuza game.

I will borrow from a friend or gamefly it, but won’t buy it. I refuse to spend hours and hours reading. I think it TOTALLY kills the immersion into the gameworld.

I prey for the world when people aren’t prepared to read.

Reading is for dorks! YEEAAAHHHH!!!!! *Throws ‘pig skin’* *Drinks a keg of beer in one go*.

At least it’s not fucking Leona Lewis. Will FFXIII have the same option, cus I’ll import the twat.

Deleted – Japanese FFXIII is Japanese, innit.

The Japanese version of XIII only has Japanese audio and text if thats what you’re asking. The US (and most likely every western version) will have full English VO’s but from whats been said no Japanese along side it on the disc.

I think my sleepyhead is starting to come round, so correct me if I am wrong. But I believe Square might have said there will be Japanese VOs as an optional choice in the English version in March. Don’t quote me though.

Again, sleepyhead. So forgive me if I get this wrong.

If i remember correctly Square said for sure that the 360 version had no chance of coming with Japanese audio. But later on they said that to keep both versions “equal” the PS3 version wouldnt have the option either.

@7, I have no problem with reading. I enjoy reading books. But, i do NOT enjoy reading while i’m trying to play a game or watching a movie. It separates you from the content and over-all immersion of the product.

I’d sooner have subs than some piss poor acting. That’ll fuck your immersion far more than having to read. At least it’ll come across like a Chan Wook movie.

Then don’t get shit acting. That’s simple.

But not cheap.

Or obvious to the money men.

So, better manage your product or get financing to do your product right. You want a great game, you spend money, you want to cater a niche market and do things your way and not make as much money, then do what they did. It’s not difficult to get great voice acting MANY games do it. Lazy developers and poor product managers use it as an excuse.

I’m on your side, mate!!!