The gaming community is buzzing with concern as Nagoshi Studio, founded by Yakuza series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, faces potential closure after publisher NetEase announced it would withdraw funding for the studio’s debut title, Gang of Dragon. Just three months after its unveiling at The Game Awards, the project is reportedly short of 7 billion ($44.4 million) needed to reach completion, prompting NetEase’s drastic decision. Nagoshi, known for his innovative contributions to the gaming industry, is now in search of alternative funding sources to keep the project alive.