Will Yakuza 2 be the last great game on the PlayStation 2?

Many gamers still say the PS2 has some fight left in him.  I mean it was only a few years ago, that Grand Theft Auto III, God of War and Metal Gear Solid 3 were all EXCLUSIVES on the PlayStation 2 console.  Now in it’s 8th year, we may be seeing the end of the PS2 as more games port over to the PS3.  (i.e. Metal Gear Solid 4, God of War 3)

With the above said, this brings me to one of THE last great games on the PS2.  Yakuza 2 will be released on the PS2 on September 9th, 2008.  Yakuza 2 or Ryu Ga Gotoku 2 (JPN).

Platform: PlayStation 2
Category: Action Adventure
Developer: SEGA Studios
Release: September 9, 2008

Yakuza 2 plunges you once more into the violent Japanese underworld where respect and honor holds great importance. In intense brutal clashes with rival gangs, the police, and the Korean mafia, you will have opportunities to dole out more brutal punishment. Play as Kazuma Kiryu, the hero from the original Yakuza and explore Tokyo and now Osaka. Wander through the back alleys of Japan’s underworld while trying to prevent an all-out gang war. Endless conflicts and surprise plot twists will immerse you in a dark shadowy world where only the strongest will survive.

[UPDATE] - Our prediction of the “end of an era with the PS2″ looks more concrete as Yakuza 3 looks to be ported to the PS3.

Yakuza 3 (known in Japan as Ryū ga Gotoku 3 (龍が如く3, Ryū ga Gotoku 3^?)) is the third installment in the Yakuza video game series. It was revealed in the July 2008 issue of Famitsu that Yakuza: Kenzan!, the third installment to the series, was actually a spin-off and this latest installment will continue the adventures of Kiryu Kazuma from Yakuza and Yakuza 2. The game will take place both in fictional Kamuro-cho from the first two games and in Okinawa. The game will be released in Japan in Spring 2009, exclusively for the PlayStation 3.

Images Via Shacknews

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Gray Fox, Solid Snake and Big Boss.  Wouldn’t you like you very own unique Metal Gear Name?  Check out this website, which tags you with a first and last name.  Mine happens to be Inebriated Beetle.  I guess that’s cool.  What’s your code name?

“Input your first and last name, and you’ll be given your code name for this mission. The first part of your code name describes your unique skill or personality, and the second part is your animal designation.”

Via metalgearnamegenerator.com/

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written by Juan Perez \\ tags: Beetle, Big, Boss, code, Features, Gear, Generator, Gray Fox, Inebriated, Metal, metal gear name generator, Mine, Name, part, snake, Solid, Website, wouldn

The faint yell you’ve heard in ALL 6 Star Wars films is the legendary scream called ‘The Wilhelm Scream’. After playing Grand Theft Auto, Metal Gear Solid 4 and God of War I and II, I can confirm the infamous scream is also in video games. After reading up on the history of ‘The Wilhelm Scream’ it seems it has been used in 170 movies, 15 TV shows and 26 38 37 48 53 56 Video Games. That sound is so noticeable that when I hear it on any media, I’ll instantly look at my wife for confirmation. Then we both ask “This movie has it too?”

Below are the list of video games that include ‘The Wilhelm Scream’:

1. Ant City (When someone is run over by a car.)
2. Army Of Two (During the China cutscene)
3. Asterix at the Olympic Games
4. Battlefield 2: Modern Combat
5. Bionic Commando: Rearmed
6. Call of Duty 2
7. Civilization: Revolution (DS version)
8. Command and Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars (Occasionally when killing infantry)
9. Dirk Valetine and the Fortress of Steam (Sometimes when you kill a guard)
10. Dungeon Keeper (When a warlock is being tortured)
11. Eragon (Demo: When Brom shoots the ropes holding the gate up and the gate collapses)
12. Grand Theft Auto IV
13. Grand Theft Auto:San Andreas (When you kill a gangster) DEBATED
    
14. God of War (When you kill the man holding the bridge on the Rooftops of Athens. Also during a later cinematic scene where Kratos leads his troops into a church)
15. God of War 2
16. Halo 3 (Occasionally when a Spartan is killed in Multiplayer)
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    written by Juan Perez \\ tags: Adventures, Auto, Billy, Bond, China, Dirk Valetine, enthusiast, game, Gear, God, Grand, Indiana, LEGO, Metal, Richard L. Jenkins, scream, Solid, Star, Summer Wii, The Wilhelm Scream, Theft, Trailer, Vegas, video, War, Wilhelm Scream
    

[NOTE: The file is currently available on the PSN, even though Konami's press release states June 26]

If you haven’t gotten your fill of Metal Gear Solid 4 information yet, Konami Digital Entertainment just announced they will be releasing a free download entitled ‘Metal Gear Solid 4 Database’ which will be available on the PlayStation Network starting June 26th.

The database is a comprehensive detailed archive including information on characters, weapons and plot elements from 1987’s original Metal Gear through Metal Gear Solid 4. Any fan of the series will definitely want to download this file.

In addition to typical database information, there will be a searchable glossary, maps and a timeline. In a world where quality downloads tend to cost money, it’s amazing that Konami is giving us this free gem.
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written by Will Snizek \\ tags: Database, Digital, download, Encyclopedia, Entertainment, fill, Gear, haven, information, June, Konami, Metal, MGS4, Network, Playstation, Solid

Every hardcore gamer know to be the best you have to ask your mom to drive you to BestBuy at 11:00PM before the release of Metal Gear Solid 4. But being labeled an Idiot buy BestBuy is where I draw the line. I happened to look onto Best Buy’s website and noticed that they made an effort to correct us by insinuating we’re idiots.

Here’s what they said “Just so there’s no confusion, you’ll want to show up on Wednesday night, June 11, and wait for the clock to strike 12 midnight — Thursday, June 12.”

I’m so irate over this that I will give Best Buy a piece of my mind. Only after I pick up my copy of Metal Gear Solid 4 of course. See you loser’s in line at the Best Buy in Secaucus, NJ. I’ll be there tonight, promptly at 11PM!

written by Juan Perez \\ tags: Best Buy, BestBuy, buy, effort, gamer, Gear, hardcore, idiot, Idiots, line, Metal, metal gear soli 4, MGS, mom, NJ, release, Solid, Website

I wouldn’t call below a spoiler because it should NOT have an impact towards the game. The only spoiler is that you’re watching the video before the game’s release. No biggie, check it out and [insert option here] laugh, cry, wince or sour beer face. Watch the video you freaking baby!

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written by Juan Perez \\ tags: alert, biggie, call, check, game, Gear, iMPACT, insert, Metal, Metal Gear Solid 4, MGS4, mgs4 spoiler, option, release, Solid, Spoiler, spoiler video, video, wouldn

Most games tend to stay far and away from the date that big releases happen. This week’s biggie is Metal Gear Solid 4 and its sure to satisfy fans of the series and the uninitiated, as well. Feel free to check out this writer’s recent preview of the game on Xomba. Shameless plug? Oh, yes, we know.

The more interesting games that decided to stand their ground and take on Konami’s latest this week is Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit which plays out just like the previous iterations but with prettier graphics and a new single-player campaign. Don King Presents: Prizefighter is, as the boxing hype man has proclaimed, the best game there ever was AND ever will be. We believe him, of course.

Check out the full list of games dropping this week after the break…

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written by Carlos Macias \\ tags: ball, Burst, Detective Chronicles, Don King, Dragon, EVE Online, game, Gear, Jake Hunter, June, Limit, Metal, Metascore, NASCAR, Presents, Prizefighter, Solid, Unrated, Week

No one is better than Adam Sessler when it comes to breaking down events in the video game world.  This time, he sorts out the main points surrounding the recent controversy stemming from Metal Gear Solid 4 reviews. Most of you probably already know how Konami has placed restrictions on sites that review MGS4 and how they are not permitted to point out the negative aspects of the game.  From a conversation with the local GameStop clerk, I also discovered that they are also being instructed to not mention negative aspects of the game.  Events like this really set the industry back in my opinion and demonstrate that there is a need for higher ethical standards in game reviews.  Some sites have refused to review the game and I completely respect them for that.  Sites that go ahead with their reviews under the Konami restrictions should really think about what they are doing to themselves.  In my opinion, any site that would review the game under these conditions should lose every shred of credibility they once had. 

We’ll probably review the game here after official release and will include our honest opinions of it.  After the actions Konami took, I will be honest about the fact that I am less interested in MGS4.  

written by Will Snizek \\ tags: Adam Sessler, Breaks, controversy, game, Gear, Konami, Metal, MGS, one, opinion, Review, Scandal, Solid, time, video, world

If you simply can’t wait for some Metal Gear Solid 4 action, you can at least check out the ladders on R3Match that have already been set up. Sign up your team or as an individual to prepare for the June 15, 2008 launch. Despite the fact that Konami has pretty much tried to threaten the press when it comes to reviews on the title, I feel that it’s still going to be a bad ass experience. Aside from long load times and too many cut scenes, the gameplay looks awesome.

R3Match MGS4 Ladders

written by Will Snizek \\ tags: action, check, fact, Gear, individual, June, Konami, match, Metal, Metal Gear Solid 4, MGS4, press, Sign, Solid, Sony PS3, Team, title, wait

None of us at Kezins.com can wait much longer to get our hands on MGS4.  Kotaku recently discovered a video featuring new footage from act two.  If you can’t wait to find out more, go ahead and view the video below.  However, be warned that the video contains spoilers.

Via Kotaku

written by Will Snizek \\ tags: act, com, Footage, Gear, Kezins, Kotaku, Metal, MGS, New, None, Solid, Spoiler, Via, video, wait