And so, my interest in this game drops to virtually zero. Too bad, because I really love the franchise.

me too =[

I've been leaning off the Resident Evil bandwagon waiting to jump to something new since the last few movies sucked and Resident Evil 5 didn't impress me. If this game is remotely decent, good bye Resident Evil. Hello Yakuza. 

Seriously Sega read my mind like 3 years ago but glad they finally / surprisingly did it!!!! I'm super excited for this!!!! 

I cant see how people that enjoy the series are not liking this as much, its not like Sega changed the entire series but just did a side mix for fun.  

Looks like a spin-off Kenzan style....love it

I just hope unlike Kenzan this actually makes it out of Japan

This is key!

This is very interesting! 

It's called a spin-off. And you are being a little dramatic. Yakuza 4 is on it's way and you should enjoy it like the rest of us will, not "lose interest" because your beloved franchise is making a spin-off

Matter of fact, they already made a spin-off for Yakuza years ago.

I will import! I don't care.

I would too, if I could read the language.