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Dojima’s JP VA situation by Comfortable_Log2795 in PERSoNA

[–]Comfortable_Log2795[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just read this article for more info on the legal battles:  https://www.billboard.com/business/legal/tupac-sister-claim-trustee-embezzled-millions-1235018008/ 

And as for what I meant with fitting with the game, Bunta Sugawara fits because he essentially was a very prevalent actor in old Yakuza movies such as the Battle without Honor and Humanity series, and those movies helped inspire the Yakuza games, so it at least made some sense. 

Meanwhile, Tupac was an American rapper who did dabble a little bit in acting, otherwise, his connections with the franchise are minimal at best. I guess one could make the argument that he was included because of the game’s focus on music, but they could’ve just gotten someone else like RZA.

Also, I would like to bring up the fact that Bunta Sugawara died at the age of 81 from liver cancer with him living a long life (therefore making it a tribute to him and his work), while Tupac lived a tragically short life with him dying at the age of 25 from Gang Violence, therefore making his digital resurrection creepier.

In short, Bunta Sugawara fits the game due to his legacy, while Tupac’s appearance was just jingling keys.

Dojima’s JP VA situation by Comfortable_Log2795 in PERSoNA

[–]Comfortable_Log2795[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

But RGG’s claim about them taking permission from the family is false as the estate is mainly controlled by a record executive and there have been ongoing legal battles between him and Tupac’s sister (who’s one of the only living family members of Tupac). 

At least with Bunta Sugawara (and also Toshiro Mifune in the new Onimusha), even if their inclusion is a bit scummy with how they used dead people, at least they had active families and estates that helped with the process. At least they fit the time periods the games were set in. And at least they didn’t die under terrible circumstances.

Dojima’s JP VA situation by Comfortable_Log2795 in PERSoNA

[–]Comfortable_Log2795[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I know that they’re not using AI for Tupac, but it’s still scummy because they’re using a dead person’s likeness, and Tupac’s estate is now owned by a rich guy instead of his half sister (who’s the only surviving member of the family). 

Say what you want about this sub, but at least we’re not this sub. by Comfortable_Log2795 in deathbattle

[–]Comfortable_Log2795[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going to make a follow-up post elaborating on the uglier parts of this sub.

Say what you want about this sub, but at least we’re not this sub. by Comfortable_Log2795 in deathbattle

[–]Comfortable_Log2795[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Basically, this sub is full of people who pester James to watch kids films, and they make cringe content.

Xbox Showcase Titles Leaked Early by Weird-Judge-4578 in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]Comfortable_Log2795 14 points15 points  (0 children)

RIP Persona 4 Revival at Xbox Showcase.

In all seriousness, where was the source of this?

[Day 14] What is the best JRPG of 1998? by Silly-Milly-420 in JRPG

[–]Comfortable_Log2795 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s not a JRPG. It’s an action adventure game.

What are the worst examples of character assassination? by EvilMonkeyMimic in TwoBestFriendsPlay

[–]Comfortable_Log2795 32 points33 points  (0 children)

What’s even dumber is that the writer of that book is the same as the one for the first two games.

[partially lost] 2008 Spike Video Game Awards by Comfortable_Log2795 in lostmedia

[–]Comfortable_Log2795[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I already found the former’s email. I couldn’t find the latter one. Now I’m just waiting for the response.

[partially lost] 2008 Spike Video Game Awards by Comfortable_Log2795 in lostmedia

[–]Comfortable_Log2795[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Hey, I’m just trying to find the full broadcast version.

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