I’m sure at the moment you are knee-deep in the Yakuza 4 story, so I’ll keep this fairly brief; I’m just here to post the winning entries for our recent ‘Like A Dragon’ competition then I’ll be on my way.
Firstly, I want to thank everyone who made the effort to take part, it certainly was fun looking through all the entries…though I was personally upset there were no dried macaroni pictures. Never mind, maybe next time.
We have three winners altogether, two runners-up and a grand prize winner, and those entries and the prizes they have won are listed below:
RUNNERS-UP
(Each win a limited Kuro Edition steelbook along with the Ichiban box, normally only available in Australia, which contains a variety of other goodies such as a Yakuza bowl and chopsticks set)
Chris Wray
Chris’s entry was designed with simplicity in mind, and the fire effect really stands out against the black background, this has since been dubbed ‘firepants’ in the office, and we think Chris produced a really nice design.
Gurpreet Bathoa
Gurpreet designed both a poster and wallpaper, and whilst I’m sure you will appreciate how the iconic PlayStation face buttons were used in the poster design, we also loved that Kazuma’s tattoo made its way into the design too.
WINNER
(Who receives a Yakuza licensed Japanese zip up sweatshirt, as well as the Kuro Edition steelbook and Ichiban box)
MP Ritvola
Whilst we saw some really strong designs, we were very impressed with this entry… taking cues from the brawling nature of the Yakuza series, we see here an arcade stick given a new lease of life courtesy of that tattoo design again. We loved how two iconic images have collided to create such a great piece of design; especially a design which allows you to dish out some damage too (in the game world only… obviously)!
Again, congratulations to the winners, and for those of you who have yet to experience Yakuza 4 for yourself, don’t forget the game is out now.
19 CommentsAdd Yours
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Posted on 22 March, 2011 at 3:04 pm by CasperH01
Hehe, thought you weren’t store manager anymore?
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Posted on 22 March, 2011 at 3:14 pm by almighty-slayer
Haha, “Mike Kebby – PlayStation Store Manager, SCEE” WOO WELCOME BACK MIKE
(i kid)
Posted on 23 March, 2011 at 8:19 am by Mike Kebby
Hey guys…I was actually in meetings yesterday so didn’t see the error…most amusing
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Posted on 22 March, 2011 at 3:14 pm by gforce-92
Mr Kebby popping in to say hey
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Posted on 22 March, 2011 at 3:30 pm by somethingatt
Deserved winner I think. Great job dude, congrats.
Posted on 23 March, 2011 at 8:20 am by Mike Kebby
We were just really stoked to see such effort go into all the entries, but especially the arcade stick…genius entry
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Posted on 22 March, 2011 at 4:01 pm by xchris2008x
i wasnt the only 1 who noticed ps store manager then lol
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Posted on 22 March, 2011 at 4:07 pm by xchris2008x
downloading the demo for this game now (never played any of them before)
Posted on 23 March, 2011 at 8:20 am by Mike Kebby
My work here is done then
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Posted on 22 March, 2011 at 4:14 pm by Phil_E
Gurpreet 2nd design is now my desktop wallpaper, really nice
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Posted on 22 March, 2011 at 4:26 pm by XxKillerxX869
MR.KEBBY UR back
why the shady entrance?
Posted on 23 March, 2011 at 8:21 am by Mike Kebby
Ahem…what?
/crawls back to the shadows
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Posted on 22 March, 2011 at 4:59 pm by ShadowDoGGG
Sega. Forget this rubbish game. Make Shenmue. Thanks
Posted on 23 March, 2011 at 8:21 am by Mike Kebby
What the hell is a shenmue…?
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Posted on 22 March, 2011 at 5:11 pm by X201
@xchris2008x
Download the demo for Yakuza 3
The Yakuza 4 demo is just the fighting mechanic.
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Posted on 22 March, 2011 at 5:13 pm by fleinn
“brawling nature” … come on.. talk about cutting the legs off a game..
Posted on 23 March, 2011 at 8:24 am by Mike Kebby
Well obviously the series offers SO much more of course…but the link between the arcade stick and the fighting parts of the game were too good to ignore
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Posted on 22 March, 2011 at 5:35 pm by Skookie30
Pfft For the last time Mike where the bloody jap imports/scea imports for Us EU, kudos for getting resident evil 1-DC for tomorrow took your bloody time lol
I kid of course
but seriously i never played the 1st 3 of this game any chance for the 3 yakzua to be remade as HD classics or the rumour Ps2 games on store Thanks.
Posted on 23 March, 2011 at 8:25 am by Mike Kebby
That would be something wouldn’t it
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Posted on 22 March, 2011 at 9:19 pm by GRB20
Thanks Phil_E, I created the wallpaper on Adobe Illustrator. Took a while tracing the Dragon of Dojima. I also like the arcade stick design and Kiryu poster. Well done to everyone. I was thinking of a skateboard, snowboard design along with a PS3 theme but tracing the dragon took time.
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Posted on 22 March, 2011 at 9:24 pm by GRB20
I also forgot to say thank you Sega. I really appreciate it. Glad you notice the Playstation buttons
Posted on 23 March, 2011 at 8:25 am by Mike Kebby
We really appreciated the entry Gurpreet, and kudos again
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Posted on 23 March, 2011 at 11:55 am by DJDK
Mike Kebby how do! Have seen you around in a while, looking forward to what Sega goodness you can bring to PSN! They need you!
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Posted on 23 March, 2011 at 12:04 pm by SNOOP_DOGG
Yo wassup Kebs. Densetsu o Tsugumono – the successor of the legend. Kebs @ Sega – successor the legend of Kebs @ PlayStation. Keep it up
Would be great to see some low-grade remakes of Rock n Roll racing, Road Rash and Desert Strike.. keeping it real y’know. Or are these already available for PS3?
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Posted on 23 March, 2011 at 2:56 pm by wandering-kid
Damn I want that stick …
I’ve ordered the Kuro version even though I don’t have a PS3 to play it on ! (my orignal died *crycry*), can’t wait until next month I’ll be smashing a few heads & chatting up hostesses like a good’un !!!
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Posted on 25 March, 2011 at 11:47 am by Noisepurge
Thanks! Was a great contest!
Plexiglass was etched by Tek-Innovations.com
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Posted on 19 April, 2011 at 4:18 pm by Halbarad_Loire
Hah, wow, I didn’t know it was going to be posted on here too. I should really check the PS Blog more.
I’m still honestly surprised I even got a runner up prize. But, my philosophy is simple now, if all else fails – Firepants!
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