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NetEase pulls funding of Yakuza creator's Nagoshi Studio, putting development of Gang of Dragon at risk

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Gang of Dragon
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Gang of Dragon
Genres · adventure
Developer · Nagoshi Studio
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20 articles 16 writers 0 reviews
Nagoshi Studio
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Nagoshi Studio
Role · Developer / Publisher
Founded · 2021
Top genres · adventure
20 articles 16 writers 1 games
NetEase
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NetEase
Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 2003–2020
Latest · Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent
Top genres · rpg, tbs, adventure
130 articles 62 writers 3 games
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios
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Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios
Role · Developer
Active · 2005–2025
Latest · Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Top genres · rpg, fighting, adventure
1012 articles 284 writers 39 games
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