No series features adults with big feelings quite like Yakuza. Joseph Tingle originally came to the games for the digital tourism, but stayed around for the nearly limitless heart-wrenching (and equally heartwarming) melodrama.
Sega and Ryū ga Gotoku Studio are releasing a demo of Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties today. The demo gives players the opportunity to play briefly as both Kazuma Kiryu and Yoshitaka Mine, but does not have any save transfer or completion bonus.
Sega and Ryū ga Gotoku Studio released yet more media for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties side content. The latest batch includes more sub stories, bonding with fellow flip phone owners, karaoke, and more.
Sega and Ryū ga Gotoku Studio released a new Direct trailer for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties. The six-minute video shows much of the previously-detailed side content to be found in the game.
Sega and Ryū ga Gotoku Studio provided new media and details for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties. The update focuses on Kazuma Kiryu role running the Morning Glory Orphanage and Yoshitaka Mine’s attempts to improve Kanda’s reputation.
Sega and Ryū ga Gotoku Studio revealed some digital upgrade options for those who already own Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami, and Yakuza Kiwami 2 ahead of new version releases in December. The companies also announced the previous versions of Yakuza 0 are being delisted.
Sega and Ryū ga Gotoku Studio released two new videos and new screenshots for action RPG Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties. The videos introduce the game’s setting and reveal behind-the-scenes details.
Action RPG Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties received a new first look video. The footage sees Yoshitaka Mine putting his two fighting styles to use against multiple enemies.
Sega and Ryū ga Gotoku Studio released a new trailer for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties. The video showcases Kiryu’s two combat styles in the remake of Yakuza 3.
Yakuza 3 is getting the Kiwami treatment. Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties will include the full remake of the game, plus a new separate experience following the story of Yoshitaka Mine.
During its latest RGG Direct, Ryū ga Gotoku Studio announced new platforms for a trio of Yakuza titles. Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut, Yakuza Kiwami, and Yakuza Kiwami 2 will be coming to PS5, and Xbox Series X|S in December, with the former also coming to PC.
The latest video for the Nintendo Switch 2 versions of Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 shows some gameplay. It also sees staff members of Sega and Ryu ga Gotoku discussing the games.
Atlus and Sega announced that a trio of remakes are coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Persona 3 Reload will release in October, with Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 following in November.
Sega released a couple more videos ahead of the Switch 2 release of Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut this week. An overview trailer is joined by the game’s opening movie, which includes the Japanese theme song for the first time.
Sega revealed the English voice cast for the upcoming Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut. It also put on a new theme song trailer ahead of its release as a Switch 2 launch title.
Atlus and Sega announced that their lectures from this year’s GDC are available to watch for free. The trio of lectures cover development of Metaphor: ReFantazio and the Like a Dragon series.
Sega and Ryū ga Gotoku Studio revealed that Yakuza 0 will be a Switch 2 launch title. The Director’s Cut will include new story cutscenes, a new online mode, and English and Chinese voice overs.
MINTROCKET announced the release date for its Like a Dragon crossover DLC for Dave the Diver. Ichiban’s Holiday sees Ichiban Kasuga and the Survive Bar bartender visiting Blue Hole on a break.
What if Like and Dragon and One Piece had a baby? Well you’d get Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and what a bouncing baby she is! While the game sets sail for the high seas, it retreads some familiar ground that may or may not disappoint. What matters is the following question: would Monkey D. Luffy and Majima be best friends? I think so!
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