Yakuza

Sega’s organized crime epic blends high-stakes drama with goofy humor and absurdly in-depth minigames. The latest installment, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, launched in January 2024.

Tips & Guides

Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 8 Intriguing Games To Greet October With

October’s a jam-packed month of game releases, here are some current and classic games to check out

By Claire Jackson Published October 6, 2023

CultureNews

The Silly Story Behind The Weirdest Xbox Exclusive

A complicated tale of contracts between Sega, Sony, and Microsoft led to Yakuza Like a Dragon skipping PS5

By Zack Zwiezen Published September 19, 2023
OpinionImpressions

Hands-On: Like A Dragon Gaiden Brings Super Spy Silliness To The Yakuza Formula

Kiryu is even cooler when he can swing enemies around by a wire

By Kenneth Shepard Published August 23, 2023
CultureNews

New Like A Dragon Trailer Turns Kiryu Into A Stylish Super-Spy

Joryu, the yakuza formerly known as Kiryu, is a secret agent with a license to use explosive cigarettes, rocket boots, and Spider-Man gadgets

By Isaiah Colbert Published August 18, 2023
CultureNews

Yakuza Games Scrub A Bunch Of People From The Credits, Including Series Creator Toshihiro Nagoshi

The recent Good Old Games bundle made some strange, post-game changes

By Luke Plunkett Published June 26, 2023

CultureNews

Sega Sounds Like It’s Jumping On The $70 Game Bandwagon

The Japanese publisher says it’s looking at raising its prices

By Ethan Gach Published May 16, 2023
The Bests

The 9 Worst Reasons We Haven’t Finished A Game

From embarrassment to heartbreak to pure spite, there are many silly reasons to not roll the credits

By Kenneth Shepard Published April 27, 2023
CultureFeature

Bringing Authenticity And Humor To Like A Dragon‘s ‘Western Renaissance’

‘Translation is not mathematics,’ says the Yakuza series' senior localization producer

By Isaiah Colbert Published March 24, 2023
OpinionCommentary

Why Are Video Games So Afraid Of Everyday Life?

Even games set in the present day have little to do with actually living here

By Luke Plunkett Published March 2, 2023
CultureKotaku Game Diary

I Met The Most Annoying Yakuza NPC In Like A Dragon: Ishin!

Like some people in real life, Sakiko will test your patience with her meandering stories

By Sisi Jiang Published February 27, 2023

CultureOdds and Ends

The Yakuza Devs Are Stunting On The Entire Gaming Industry

The team behind Like A Dragon: Ishin! would be right at home on the streets of Kamurocho

By Levi Winslow Published February 25, 2023
ReviewsMultiplatform

Like A Dragon: Ishin!: The Kotaku Review

This remake of a Yakuza spin-off is the best samurai game that you can play right now

By Sisi Jiang Published February 23, 2023
CultureNews

Yakuza Producer Surprised Y’all Find Majima So Sexy

It turns out that a lot of women in particular are fans of Yakuza’s eye-patch-wearing gangster

By Zack Zwiezen Published January 30, 2023
CultureNews

The Samurai Yakuza Game Will Guest-Star A World-Famous Wrestler And An Internet Hottie

Hideo Kojima’s internet boyfriend Rahul Kohli will also fight alongside AEW's Omega

By Isaiah Colbert Published January 26, 2023
The Bests

31 Of The Biggest Games Coming In 2023

From new entries in Final Fantasy and Assassin’s Creed to new series altogether, 2023 has something for everyone

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 10, 2023

OpinionImpressions

River City Girls 2 Is The Beat ‘Em Up That Dreams Are Made Of

River City Girls 2 exceeded my expectations with its Japanese roleplaying game mechanics

By Isaiah Colbert Published December 20, 2022
CultureNews

Yakuza’s Cabaret Minigame Is Making A Triumphant Return

A fan favorite is coming back for Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

By Luke Plunkett Published November 28, 2022
CultureNews

Yakuza Producer Admits One Piece Was A ‘Massive Influence’ On Like A Dragon

‘Ichiban is basically Luffy’ makes so much sense that it hurts

By Isaiah Colbert Published October 17, 2022
Tips & Guides

A Bunch Of Great Assassin’s Creed Games Flood PS Plus This Month

Sony's subscription service continues to expand, but is still missing classics like Ridge Racer 2

By Ethan Gach Published October 12, 2022
CultureNews

The Yakuza Name Is Officially Dead

Sega is moving on from branding that has been around since 2006

By Luke Plunkett Published September 15, 2022

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