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
Yakuza/Like a Dragon creator Toshihiro Nagoshi says his studio's new game won't be that big after all: 'it's not modern to have similar experiences repeated over and over again' "I feel that the era of games where the volume is the selling point is coming to an end." PC Gamer · Nov 18, 2024
Yakuza producer still won't put Kiryu in a goddamn fighting game, or possibly any future videogame for that matter: 'I think going cross-medium is the better way to go about it' Please no, I want Kiryu in Tekken so bad. PC Gamer · Aug 6, 2024
Before 23 games and 21 million copies sold, the first Yakuza game was "flat out rejected" by Sega because it wouldn't appeal to women and children Toshihiro Nagoshi reflects on pitching the artist formerly known as Like a Dragon GamesRadar · May 24, 2024
Creator of 'Yakuza' game series pivots to... radio? Toshihiro Nagoshi’s program will be called "Future Lounge" and will make its debut on the airwaves in Tokyo this Thursday on March 3. Input · Mar 1, 2022
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