Shenmue vs. Yakuza! (Season 2 - Episode 19)

James and Matt discuss the comparisons between Shenmue and Yakuza, covering their history, sales figures, and if Shenmue can take any advice from Yakuza's success. Please give us your thoughts and feedback on this episode wherever you please, be it on Twitter, the Forums, or any of our contact options - we'd love to know what you thought! Visit the Shenmue Dojo Forums to discuss all things Shenmue: https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Sd1ryD0tPY0 Listen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/shenmue-dojo Timestamps & Links: INTRO (00:00:00) NEWS (00:05:44) MUSIC - FRIDAY NIGHT (YAKUZA 0) (00:11:36) MAIN DISCUSSION - SHENMUE VS. YAKUZA (00:14:38) MUSIC - JUDGEMENT (YAKUZA 0) (01:04:46) MAIN DISCUSSION CONTINUED - SHENMUE VS. YAKUZA (01:08:30) CHARACTER QUIZ (01:50:20) OUTRO (01:53:30) MUSIC - WESTERN OPENING (YAKUZA 0) (01:56:07) MUSIC: Shenmue 2 OST - Forest 5 (Intro) Yakuza 0 OST - Friday Night Yakuza 0 OST - Judgement (During Quiz) Yakuza 0 OST - Koi No Disco Queen Yakuza 0 OST - Western Opening LINKS: Shenmue / Yakuza Document - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bsB_s5F9Eauz-2gYxjysOV3c2z26vXjX?usp=sharing Yakuza Fan - https://twitter.com/yakfan 110 Industries Interview About Shenmue 4 - https://youtu.be/7XpLO9WmSpM?t=562 Jason Demarco Tweet - https://twitter.com/Clarknova1/status/1574971363453857792?s=20&t=iia3YZM6D3AcBepYRDjbdA Air Twister - https://www.ysnet.games/en/air-twister Titch Life - https://www.titchlife.com/ Titch Life Stickers & Prints - https://ko-fi.com/titchlife/shop Article Links: Shenmue / Yakuza Document - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bsB_s5F9Eauz-2gYxjysOV3c2z26vXjX?usp=sharing Destructoid - https://www.destructoid.com/shenmue-and-yakuza-are-really-not-that-similar/ Thanks for watching!