The “Creator’s Voice” Interview Series Is Back with a Behind-the-Scenes look at Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties

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The video interview series “Creator’s Voice” returns today with a brand-new installment, once again giving fans a peek behind the curtain at how Nintendo publishing and development partners are creating games for the Nintendo Switch 2 system.

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Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties arrives for the Nintendo Switch 2 system Feb. 12.

Featuring game makers from around the world discussing their creative process and unique approach to developing their games, the series’ latest entry focuses on the upcoming SEGA game Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties launching on Feb. 12, with a free demo available now.

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Representative & Executive Producer Masayoshi Yokoyama brings viewers back to the bustling streets of Okinawa and Tokyo as he discusses the Yakuza series, and development of what is described as an “extreme remake” of the game Yakuza 3. Yokoyama talks about the game’s reimagined street brawl combat gameplay, newly added scenes that deliver more depth and emotion to the story, and new and enhanced side experiences to further immerse players in the world. He also discusses Dark Ties, an entirely separate game that follows an all-new story starring Yakuza 3 character Yoshitaka Mine.

Check out the Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties episode right now on https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/featured-games/creators-voice/.

Plus, check out previous installments of the series, including looks at the development of games such as the recently-released FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE as well as titles like Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition for Nintendo Switch 2.

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