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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

CultureNews

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

CultureNews

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

Tips & Guides

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

CultureNews

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

Tips & Guides

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

Tips & Guides

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

CultureNews

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

Tips & Guides

Kotaku Weekend Guide: 5 Amazing Games We Just Can’t Quit

Spending quality time with Airborne Empire , Yakuza , Monster Hunter , and more

Ethan Gach & Carolyn Petit & John Walker & Kenneth Shepard & Zack Zwiezen Published January 17, 2025

OpinionImpressions

Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii Hands-On: The Next Act In Gaming’s Greatest Variety Show

As the Yakuza games keep riffing on old ideas in new genres and subgenres, I have to wonder how far it can go

By Kenneth Shepard Published January 16, 2025

Tips & Guides

Toughen Up Like A Dragon For This Yakuza-Themed Astro Bot Trophy

The Dragon of Dojima will have to take a few punches before surrendering this trophy

Billy Givens Published January 9, 2025

Tips & Guides

11 Great Games To Grab From PlayStation’s 30th Anniversary Sale

Don't let these PSN discounts go overlooked during the holiday deal season

By Ethan Gach Published December 2, 2024

CultureNews

Yakuza Creator Suggests There Might Be Too Many Games To Keep Making Them So Big

Toshihiro Nagoshi believes game size won't be as important as it used to be

By Ethan Gach Published November 11, 2024

EntertainmentAction

Like A Dragon: Yakuza Is A Confused, Sometimes Visionary Mess

Amazon's adaptation of RGG Studio's first Yakuza game eventually decides what it wants to be, but it does so far too late

Josh Broadwell Published November 4, 2024

EntertainmentAction

Amazon’s Like A Dragon: Yakuza Is Already A Divisive Adaptation Of The Beloved Games

Reviews suggest that the show struggles to fill the gaps left by abandoning the games’ humor and heart

By Moises Taveras Published October 24, 2024