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Nagoshi Studio, from the creator of the Yakuza series, officially shuts down
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Nagoshi Studio, established by the creator of the Yakuza franchise, has officially ceased operations. This closure leaves the development status of the studio's debut title, Gang of Dragon, currently unconfirmed.
- 01The gaming studio founded by industry veteran Toshihiro Nagoshi has permanently closed
- 02Current status and ownership of the in-development project Gang of Dragon remain unclear
- 03The shutdown represents a significant shift for the creator behind the successful Yakuza series
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It's unclear what will happen to the studio's work on Gang of Dragon.