Yakuza Dev To Receive Excellence Award For Sega Model 2 / Model 3 Emulation
Hitoshi Iizawa, a programmer known for his efforts in bringing Sega Model 2 and Model 3 emulations to the Yakuza series, will be recognized with an Excellence Award at this year’s CEDEC conference.
Why Is This News Important?
Hitoshi Iizawa’s work on emulating these older arcade hardware within the Yakuza games has been crucial in preserving and enhancing classic gaming experiences for modern audiences, allowing them to enjoy titles like Daytona USA on contemporary consoles. This recognition by CEDEC underscores the importance of such efforts in the development and preservation of video game history.
What would be your top wish list for a compilation of Sega Model 2/Model 3 games?
The 90’s Star Wars arcade game would be nice, but it’d require a licensing deal with Disney, so it’s probably never going to happen as a Yakuza minigame.