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Falcom announces Dragon Slayer Project for console
Falcom has announced a new console game titled Dragon Slayer. The article speculates that Sony may have pressured Falcom to cancel or alter the project due to its potentially sensitive depiction of organized crime, drawing parallels to past controversies involving films like The Last Temptation of Christ and The Interview.
3 months after revealing his debut project at The Game Awards, Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi loses NetEase funding…
NetEase has reportedly withdrawn funding from Toshihiro Nagoshi's Nagoshi Studio, the developer behind the upcoming game Gang of Dragon. The decision comes just three months after the game's debut trailer at The Game Awards and follows a Bloomberg report indicating the project requires significant additional investment. Nagoshi Studio, founded by the Yakuza creator after his departure from Sega, is now seeking alternative funding.
Yakuza Creator's Nagoshi Studio Becomes Latest to Lose NetEase Funding
Toshihiro Nagoshi's Nagoshi Studio has lost funding from NetEase, effective May. The studio is now seeking new investors for its debut title, Gang of Dragon, and is in negotiations with NetEase over existing assets. Several other studios previously funded by NetEase have also lost their backing without releasing games.
PS5 Fans Upset as Promising Adventure Game Might Be Canceled
The upcoming action-adventure game Gang of Dragon, developed by Nagoshi Studio under NetEase, is reportedly facing cancellation due to a lack of additional funding. Parent company NetEase plans to cease financing the studio in May 2026, requiring the studio to secure $44.4 million to complete the game and find a new publisher. This news has disappointed PlayStation 5 players who were anticipating the title.
NetEase cuts funding to Gang of Dragon dev Nagoshi Studio
NetEase will cease funding for Nagoshi Studio, the developer of Gang of Dragon, in May 2026. Sources indicate the decision was made due to an estimated ¥7 billion ($44.4 million) shortfall needed to complete the game. Nagoshi Studio, founded by Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, is reportedly seeking new sponsors without success.
Xenoblade Series Composer Has Finished Orchestra Recording For Next Monolith Soft Title
Orchestra recordings for Monolith Soft's next title have been completed by the Xenoblade series composer. The article speculates that Sony may have pressured the cancellation of the game "GOD" due to its potentially sensitive portrayal of organized crime, drawing parallels to "Like a Dragon" and past controversies involving "The Interview."
Gang Of Dragon Studio Reportedly Has Funding Pulled By NetEase
NetEase has reportedly pulled its funding from Nagoshi Studio, jeopardizing the development of its first game, Gang of Dragon. The decision, made in May, cited the estimated $44.4 million needed for completion. Nagoshi Studio is currently seeking a new publishing partner, but NetEase is only open to negotiations if the studio can cover the costs of existing assets.
NetEase is reportedly pulling funding for Yakuza creator's studio
NetEase is reportedly ceasing funding for Nagoshi Studio, the development house founded by Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi. The studio, which is working on the debut title Gang of Dragon, requires significant investment, and NetEase has decided to cut its financial support starting in May. Nagoshi Studio is seeking new sponsors to continue development.
Nagoshi Studio reportedly facing closure, after NetEase pulls Gang of Dragon funding
Nagoshi Studio, founded by Yakuza series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, is reportedly facing closure. Publisher NetEase has indicated it will withdraw funding for the studio's debut title, Gang of Dragon, leading to potential closure.
NetEase Games Will Stop Funding Gang of Dragon Developer Nagoshi Studio in May – Rumor
NetEase Games is reportedly ceasing funding for Nagoshi Studio, the developer of Gang of Dragon, by May. Sources indicate the studio needs approximately $44.4 million to complete the game, and NetEase is allowing the studio to seek new sponsors. If funding is not secured, the game may be canceled.
NetEase cuts funding for Yakuza creator’s new game as the studio anticipates ‘impending closure’
Publisher NetEase has cut funding for Nagoshi Studio's upcoming game, Gang of Dragon, a spiritual successor to the Yakuza series, and the studio anticipates closure. Nagoshi Studio is reportedly seeking new funding sources but has been unsuccessful. This decision comes as NetEase continues to downsize its gaming operations, having previously closed Ouka Studio and laid off staff from Marvel Rivals.
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NetEase has reportedly cut funding for Toshihiro Nagoshi's upcoming game, Gang of Dragon, after realizing an additional $44 million was needed to complete its development. This decision casts doubt on whether the game will ever be released.
NetEase pulls funding of Yakuza creator's Nagoshi Studio, putting development of Gang of Dragon at risk
NetEase has reportedly ceased funding for Nagoshi Studio, founded by Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, with funding to end in May. This decision puts the development of the studio's inaugural game, Gang of Dragon, at risk. Nagoshi Studio has been seeking new sponsorship without success and is in discussions with NetEase regarding the acquisition of its intellectual property.
NetEase has reportedly pulled funding from Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi's studio and next game Gang of Dragon
NetEase has reportedly decided to cease funding for Gang of Dragon, the debut game from Toshihiro Nagoshi's Nagoshi Studio, effective May. The studio was informed that the game requires an additional ¥7 billion (approximately £33 million) to complete. Nagoshi is currently seeking alternative funding sources, but the studio's future remains uncertain.
NetEase Will Stop Funding GANG OF DRAGON, Now At Risk Of Cancellation
NetEase has reportedly decided to cease funding for Nagoshi Studio's upcoming game, GANG OF DRAGON, due to escalating development costs. The studio is now seeking alternative funding to prevent the game's cancellation, though NetEase retains the license unless the studio can buy it out. GANG OF DRAGON is an action-adventure game set in Tokyo's Kabukicho district, developed by Toshihiro Nagoshi, creator of the Yakuza franchise.
Yakuza Creator's Promising New PS5 Game May Soon Be Sleeping with the Fishes as Funding Is Cut
Publisher NetEase has reportedly ceased funding for Toshihiro Nagoshi's promising PlayStation 5 game, Gang of Dragon. The project, a spiritual successor to the Yakuza series, is estimated to require an additional $44 million to complete. Employees were notified of the decision, and the studio may need to find a new publisher or repay NetEase to continue development independently.
Nagoshi's Gang of Dragon May Never Come Out After NetEase Cut Funding When It Realized an Extra $44M Was Needed to Finish the Game - IGN
NetEase has reportedly cut funding for Toshihiro Nagoshi's new game, Gang of Dragon, due to an estimated $44 million shortfall needed for its completion. This decision puts the debut title from Nagoshi Studio in doubt and may lead to the studio's closure. Nagoshi is reportedly seeking new investors to salvage the project.
NetEase Games to stop funding Nagoshi Studio in May
NetEase Games will cease funding for Toshihiro Nagoshi's Nagoshi Studio in May as part of a broader reduction in its game development activities. The studio requires approximately $44.4 million in additional funding to complete its first game, GANG OF DRAGON, and Nagoshi is reportedly seeking new sponsors without success.
