Gang of Dragon studio website disappears without notice as NetEase funding dries up Nagoshi Studio, founded in 2022 by Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, just revealed its debut project at the 2025 Game Awards. PC Gamer · May 12
Nagoshi Studio removes entire YouTube channel and Gang of Dragon trailers following funding woes The man who erased his YouTube channel. Destructoid · Apr 23
3 months after revealing his debut project at The Game Awards, Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi loses NetEase funding for his studio Nagoshi Studio is trying to find someone to step into the breach, but so far it's had no luck. PC Gamer · Mar 9
NetEase cuts funding for Yakuza creator’s new game as the studio anticipates ‘impending closure’ An unfortunate turn of events. Destructoid · Mar 7
Marvel Rivals publisher reportedly cuts funding for Yakuza co-creator's new studio just three months after revealing its first game Nagoshi Studio is said to be seeking funding from elsewhere to make Gang of Dragon GamesRadar · Mar 7
Ma Dong-seok Dominates Entertainment: New Variety Shows AND a Lead Role in 'GANG OF DRAGON' Revealed Ma Dong-seok expands his global footprint as he takes on a lead role in Toshihiro Nagoshi's new action game "GANG OF DRAGON," revealed at The Game Awards 2025. International Business Times · Dec 19, 2025
'Gang of Dragon' Game: Fans Say Nagoshi's New Title Looks 'More Yakuza Than Yakuza' and Sparks Questions for Sega Fans say 'Gang of Dragon' looks 'more Yakuza than Yakuza' after its Game Awards trailer, raising questions about Nagoshi's direction and Sega's next moves. International Business Times UK · Dec 12, 2025
Former Sega exec Toshiro Nagoshi founds new gaming studio Backed by NetEase, Toshihiro Nagoshi's studio has hired previous Sega employees and 'Yakuza' devs. Input · Jan 25, 2022