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NetEase is reportedly pulling funding for Yakuza creator's studio

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NetEase is reportedly stopping funding for Nagoshi Studio, founded by Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, in May due to high project costs for their game "Gang of Dragon," putting the studio's future and the game at risk. This move highlights the financial pressures on independent studios reliant on major investors and underscores the importance for content creators to secure diversified funding sources or face potential project cancellations.

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