Sega's Yakuza franchise is a series of action-adventure and role-playing games that revolve around characters who are a part of or associated with dangerous criminal organizations. The various games in the series tend to be led by gripping, emotional narratives but are supplemented by hilarious side stories and enjoyable mini-games that give players a welcome break from the drama.
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One of the Best Games of 2025 is a Bizarre Dispatch and Yakuza Hybrid, and It’s 30% Off on Steam Right Now
For fans of Dispatch and Yakuza, this hidden gem of 2025 is a must-play, and it's currently on sale for a nice discount during the Steam Winter Sale.
Yakuza Creator Reveals His Brand New Game, Gang of Dragon, and It's Going to Be Fierce Competition for Like a Dragon
Gang of Dragon receives its first official reveal trailer, and it looks like it's going to give the Like a Dragon series some serious competition.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Reveals Yakuza DLC Release Date
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds officially confirms the release date for the upcoming Yakuza DLC, with fans able to play as Ichiban Kasuga soon.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 Hit with Backlash for Hiring Actor Accused of Sexual Harassment
One of the new actors for Yakuza Kiwami 3 has admitted to sexual misconduct, and fans of the franchise are not happy about it.
Yakuza 0 Director's Cut Has Bad News for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Players
While many fans of Yakuza 0 Director's Cut are excited about its release on the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, some may be disappointed by one key detail.
Yakuza 0 Director's Cut Gets Release Date for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announces the anticipated release date of Yakuza 0 Director's Cut for current-gen Xbox and PlayStation consoles, as well as PC.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 Revealed with a New Trailer
Ryu Ga Gotoku officially announces Yakuza Kiwami 3, with a first-look reveal trailer at the RGG Summit 2025 ahead of Tokyo Game Show.
Rumor: Yakuza Kiwami 3 Leaked
A new rumor indicates that Yakuza Kiwami 3, a remake of the third entry in the popular Sega franchise, could be in development.
Sega Reveals Tokyo Game Show Lineup and Teases 4 Mystery Games
As audiences count down the days to Tokyo Game Show 2025, Sega confirms its official lineup while teasing four mystery titles for the event.
2 More Yakuza Games Confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2
At the latest Nintendo Direct event, it's confirmed that two more Yakuza series games are making their way to the Switch 2.
5 Game Franchises That Changed Genres And Got Way Better
Through small or big genre changes, these major video game franchises emerged better and stronger from their transition.
Yakuza 5 Gets New Co-Op Mod
In an unexpected turn of events, Yakuza 5 Remastered becomes a co-op game, thanks to some valiant efforts by a highly skilled modder.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is a Perfect Blueprint for Like a Dragon 9
With how similar Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 already is to the turn-based Like A Dragon games, it wouldn't hurt for the next LaD to return the favor.
Yakuza/Like A Dragon: 10 Hardest Bosses In The Franchise, Ranked
Players will likely have a tough time going up against the following bosses in the Yakuza/Like a Dragon franchise.
Stranger Than Heaven Follows a Controversial Yakuza Trend, But With an Asterisk Attached
Stranger Than Heaven's recent trailer continues a somewhat divisive trend in terms of RGG's development approach, although with a few key benefits.
5 Open-World Gaming Franchises That Have Massively Changed Over Time
With every game, these open-world series have innovated and shifted, keeping things fresh and interesting for players.
Yakuza Fans Should Call This Hotline Number
Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio release a new Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2 and share a hotline number players can call.
Persona 6 Waiting Room Playlist
Persona 6 is likely still rather far off, but fans of the franchise have plenty of great alternatives to enjoy while they wait.
Best Games for Foodies
Players with a passion for good food will find a lot to love in these video games.
Far Cry 7 Would Be Right At Home On the Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2's embrace of both open-world gameplay and third-party titles makes Far Cry 7 a shoo-in for the console.