Yakuza

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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Tekken 8 is Sleeping On the Perfect Crossover Character in One Sega Franchise

Tekken 8's post-launch life demands a longer list of crossover characters, and one figure from a popular franchise is a perfect match for the game.

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Yakuza 0 Director's Cut New Features Explained

The recently announced Yakuza 0: Director's Cut has drawn a lot of attention, bringing a range of intriguing new features to the classic title.

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Xbox Game Pass Losing 10 Games Today

In the biggest Xbox Game Pass exodus of 2025 so far, a whopping 10 games are set to leave Microsoft's subscription service later today.

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Xbox Game Pass Losing 7 Games Today, Including 2 Beloved Sega Titles

The Xbox Game Pass content catalog is scheduled to lose seven more titles—including two widely beloved Sega games—on March 15.

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Releases New Update for March 2025

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii releases a new update patch for March 2025 that fixes a popular sidequest and addresses other technical issues.

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Sega to Heavily Invest in Persona, Sonic, and Like a Dragon Studios

Sega says it will focus on growing the studios behind the Persona, Sonic, and Like a Dragon franchises as it shifts its financial strategy.

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The Mainline Yakuza/Like A Dragon Series, Ranked

The mainline Yakuza series has some truly awesome games. These are all of them, ranked.

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii - How Majima's Mad Dog Style Compares to Past Appearances

Majima's signature Mad Dog fighting style makes a return in Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and it's seen a few changes since last time.

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Xbox Game Pass Is Losing At Least 8 Games on March 15 [UPDATED]

The Xbox Game Pass content catalog is losing at least eight games—including multiple critically acclaimed titles—on March 15.

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Yakuza: 8 Best Progression Systems In The Like A Dragon Series, Ranked

Yakuza games vary in their gameplay and progression systems. Here's how they stack up to one another.

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii Made The Best Decision Possible About Kiryu's Role

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii has the ideal approach regarding how to handle the role of iconic series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu.

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Why Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii Shouldn't Be The End Of Goro Majima's Story

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii shouldn't be Goro Majima's final appearance in the Yakuza series, even if he may not return as a protagonist.

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's Sea Dog Style is the Ultimate Pirate Power Fantasy

Sea Dog style gives Majima a new way to fight in Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and it makes him one of gaming's most spectacular pirates.

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One Recurring Yakuza Character's Potential Is Sadly Wasted In Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii

One optional crew member in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii could easily have had a much larger role due to the potential for humor.

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Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii's Most Brilliant Cameo Explained

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii features a brilliant cameo in the form of Munetaka Aoki's casting as ex-yakuza Teruhiko Shigaki.

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Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii's Rich Family's Themed Names Explained

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's Rich Family - Jason, Noah, Moana, and Naomi - all have themed names that reflect their history and goals.

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Yakuza: 8 Best Majima Quotes In The Series, Ranked

The Mad Dog, Majima, has come out with his fair share of memorable quotes over the course of the Yakuza series, with these being among the best.

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Why Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii's Animals Are Some Of Its Best Characters

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii certainly has its memorable human characters, but its animals - especially Goro the tiger cub - truly stand out

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Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's Cosmetics Are One Of Its Greatest Strengths

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's cosmetic outfits for Goro Majima are an excellent tribute to his previous roles in the series.

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Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii's Opening Musical Number Is An Unexpected Delight

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii features a full-on musical number - an excellent choice that sets the game's tone from the very beginning.