Yakuza's Creator On His Life, Career, And Why Sega Should've Fired Him In The '90s

Toshihiro Nagoshi has worked on some of the most influential games of all time, including Virtua Fighter and Shenmue. These days, he's most well known for his work on the Yakuza series. We caught up with Nagoshi to learn more about his life, career, and why he thinks Sega should've fired him. Toshihiro Nagoshi knows how to make an entrance. He's seven minutes late after a smoke break, wearing a $2,700 Louis Vuitton jacket. Coy yet honest, reserved and flashy all at once, somehow, he fits his 30 ...