Sega initially rejected creator Toshihiro Nagoshi's first two Yakuza pitches, but later approved it, leading to a major success with over 21 million copies sold.
Sega initially rejected Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi's first two pitches for the game in the early 2000s due to its niche focus on Japanese culture. Despite this, Nagoshi persisted and after three attempts, Sega approved the first Yakuza game, which has since become a major success, selling over 21 million copies. The latest installment, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, sold one million copies in its first week.
May 27, 2024
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