James and Matt discuss the comparisons between Shenmue and Yakuza, covering their history, sales figures, and if Shenmue can take any advice from Yakuza’s success. Special thanks to @Yakfan on Twitter for the helpp with the sales figures and statistics!
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Timestamps & Links:
INTRO (00:00:00)
NEWS (00:05:44)
MUSIC – FRIDAY NIGHT (YAKUZA 0) (00:11:36)
MAIN DISCUSSION – SHENMUE VS. YAKUZA (00:14:38)
MUSIC – JUDGEMENT (YAKUZA 0) (01:04:46)
MAIN DISCUSSION CONTINUED – SHENMUE VS. YAKUZA (01:08:30)
CHARACTER QUIZ (01:50:20)
OUTRO (01:53:30)
MUSIC – WESTERN OPENING (YAKUZA 0) (01:56:07)
MUSIC:
Shenmue 2 OST – Forest 5 (Intro)
Yakuza 0 OST – Friday Night
Yakuza 0 OST – Judgement
(During Quiz) Yakuza 0 OST – Koi No Disco Queen
Yakuza 0 OST – Western Opening
LINKS:
Shenmue / Yakuza Document – https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bsB_s5F9Eauz-2gYxjysOV3c2z26vXjX?usp=sharing
Yakuza Fan – https://twitter.com/yakfan
110 Industries Interview About Shenmue 4 – https://youtu.be/7XpLO9WmSpM?t=562
Jason Demarco Tweet – https://twitter.com/Clarknova1/status/1574971363453857792?s=20&t=iia3YZM6D3AcBepYRDjbdA
Air Twister – https://www.ysnet.games/en/air-twister
Titch Life – https://www.titchlife.com/
Titch Life Stickers & Prints – https://ko-fi.com/titchlife/shop
Article Links:
Shenmue / Yakuza Document – https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bsB_s5F9Eauz-2gYxjysOV3c2z26vXjX?usp=sharing
Destructoid – https://www.destructoid.com/shenmue-and-yakuza-are-really-not-that-similar/
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