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Yakuza Creator’s New Game Seems To Have Lost Its Director After NetEase Reportedly Pulled Funding

Daisuke Sato is now describing himself as 'ex-Nagoshi Studio'

By Rebekah Valentine Published June 17, 2026

Composite image of three characters from Stranger Than Heaven including the singer Ado, Tupac, and Makoto Daito

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I Hate What Stranger Than Heaven Is Doing With Tupac But At Least They’re Being Honest About It

The developers say Tupac's character will be who the man might be 30 years after his death

By Ash Parrish Published June 12, 2026

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Stranger Than Heaven Devs Say Adding Tupac To The Game Was A ‘Good Idea’

'This was something we thought would add value to our game,' said Masayoshi Yokoyama

By Ash Parrish Published June 11, 2026

A man wears a white hat and suit in front of an orange background.

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Stranger Than Heaven’s Combat Is Unique, But I Still Have No Idea What It’s Actually Fighting For

We went hands-on with Sega's upcoming action-adventure at Summer Game Fest

Moises Taveras Published June 11, 2026

Games

Yakuza Studio’s Next Big Game Will Revive Tupac Digitally, For Some Reason

Stranger than Heaven will feature the digital zombie of Tupac Shakur.

By Ash Parrish Published June 5, 2026

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New Yakuza Prequel Game Uses The Likeness Of An Actor Who Died 12 Years Ago

Bunta Sugawara, whose likeness is used in the upcoming prequel game Stranger than Heaven, died in 2014

Bee Wertheimer Published May 7, 2026

Games

Yakuza Series Creator’s New Studio Deletes YouTube Channel, Sends Fans Into A Panic, Then Puts It Back Up

The Man Who Didn't Erase His YouTube Channel?

By Rebekah Valentine Published April 24, 2026

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Yakuza 3 Remake Ugly Alleyway Has Fans Concerned

It seems like a technical issue is causing the spot to look bad and a modder may have already fixed it

By Zack Zwiezen Published January 22, 2026

The Bests

The Best Games Of 2025 (So Far)

The year is almost over and the list of games that have made their mark in 2025 is filling up

Kenneth Shepard & John Walker & Ethan Gach & Zack Zwiezen & Carolyn Petit & Claire Jackson Updated November 27, 2025

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The Entire Yakuza Franchise Is On Sale On Steam Right Now

From recent games including Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii to older titles like Yakuza 0, it's all part of the sales event

By Zack Zwiezen Published October 16, 2025

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Everything We Saw At Today’s Nintendo Direct

Today's partner-focused Direct showed off a rich selection of titles headed for both the original Switch and the Switch 2

By Claire Jackson Published July 31, 2025

Tips & Guides

How To Start Off Strong In Assassin’s Creed Shadows And More Of The Week’s Top Tips

We'll also help you exploit wounds in Monster Hunter Wilds and survive the challenges of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black

Kotaku Staff Published March 23, 2025

Tips & Guides

Get Rich Quick By Hunting Lowlifes In Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii

It takes a lot of cash to run a pirate crew and fight hand-to-hand as a 60-year-old Yakuza

Brandon Morgan Published March 21, 2025

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What To Do First Upon Reaching Honolulu In Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii

It’s okay to put up your pirate hat for a while to tackle some side content in Hawaii!

Brandon Morgan Published March 19, 2025

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The Latest Batch Of March Xbox Game Pass Additions Almost Makes Up For What’s Leaving

The service is losing all the Yakuza games this month

By Ethan Gach Published March 18, 2025

Tips & Guides

8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii

Before you enjoy a life on the ocean waves, you'll appreciate these tips

Justin Clark Published March 14, 2025

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Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii‘s Crew Member Types Explained

Carefully craft your ship's crew in order to master the high seas

Brandon Morgan Published March 13, 2025

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Who Is The Best Boarding Squad Leader In Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii?

Only assign the mightiest pirates s to ensure you lay claim to the high seas!

Brandon Morgan Published March 11, 2025

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Yakuza Creator’s New Action Game Could Be In Trouble

NetEase is reportedly pulling funding back on ex-Sega director Toshihiro Nagoshi's next project

By Ethan Gach Published February 21, 2025

Opinion

Our Reactions To The Switch 2 Reveal And More Of The Week’s Takes

Also, the Pokémon TCG is in trouble, and at least some industry analysts think GTA 6 should cost $80 or more

Kotaku Staff Published January 19, 2025