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Yakuza creator's Nagoshi Studio shuts down amid funding issues

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Nagoshi Studio, founded by Toshihiro Nagoshi, the creator of the Yakuza series, has officially ceased operations. The studio announced its dissolution in Japan's official gazette, Kanpo, following a shareholders meeting on October 31. This closure comes less than a year after the announcement of their first game, Gang of Dragon, which reportedly faced significant funding challenges after NetEase withdrew its support. AI

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Yakuza creator's Nagoshi Studio shuts down amid funding issues

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Jackson Chen) ·

    Nagoshi Studio, from the creator of the Yakuza series, officially shuts down

    It's unclear what will happen to the studio's work on Gang of Dragon.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Nagoshi Studio, from the creator of the Yakuza series, officially shuts down It's unclear what will happen to the studio's work on Gang of Dragon. https://www.

    Nagoshi Studio, from the creator of the Yakuza series, officially shuts down It's unclear what will happen to the studio's work on Gang of Dragon. https://www. engadget.com/2303975/nagoshi-s tudio-from-the-creator-of-the-yakuza-series-officially-shuts-down/ # Tech # Technology # …

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