Yakuza 0 1980’s Japan Trailer Shows How To Have Fun

Written by Brandon Hofer on November 22, 2016

News: There are some serious things that happen in the Yakuza series but you can also have a lot of fun with a variety of different activities.

Yakuza 0 is set for release early next year on the PlayStation 4. Sega has just released a new trailer showcasing some of the fun that Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima will be having in the game. Alluring flashing lights and neon signs adorn the numerous entertainment establishments that line the streets of the red light districts of Kamurocho and Sotenbori. Feel like putting on a white suit and dancing the night away? Pop into the disco club Maharaja and tear up the dance floor. Trying to belt out some beautiful Japanese 80s power ballads? Visit Heroine Karaoke Bar and sing your heart out. More of a sports person? Hit up a batting cage or place a bet at the Japan Catfight Club. Want to try out some of the latest and greatest in video gaming? Visit the Sega Hi-Tech Land arcade to play some retro games like Super Hang On, Out Run, and Space Harrier. No matter what you're feeling, there's no shortage of fun and distractions in Yakuza 0.

Some of the features for Yakuza 0 will include the following:

The Dragon's Origins: What lies in a man's past defines his future, and in this case, we learn a lot about what inspires Kiryu down the paths he takes in the rest of the Yakuza series. Plus, you don't get to be called "Dragon" without being able to knock a few heads. Combat styles can be hot-swapped during fights for some of the most intense battles in the Yakuza series to date.

Embrace the Mad Dog: For the first time in a numbered game, long-time NPC Goro Majima is now playable. With his own fighting style, abilities, and his penchant for turning sleaze into profit, stepping into the role of Yakuza's most eccentric character will provide some eye-opening insight.

The Decadence of the 1980s in Japan: Cash rules everything in the world of Yakuza 0, and in the game, there are a million ways to spend, make, or take money. From cash spilling out of the pockets of gang members you fight to Telephone Clubs, Disco Halls, or even Pocket Circuit car races, there are tons of ways to be a well-to-do gangster.

Yakuza 0 is being localized by Sega of America, Inc. and will be released physically and digitally in the Americas and Europe beginning Jan. 24, 2017. Do you plan on picking it up?