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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.
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 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.
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.
