Category: yakuza

‘Yakuza: Like a Dragon’ will be available on November 10th across platforms

[ad_1] Back in May, Microsoft revealed that the upcoming entry to the Yakuza franchise will be an Xbox Series X and Series S launch title. Now, Sega has officially confirmed that Yakuza: Like a Dragon is coming out on November 10th, the same day the next—gen consoles are launching. The game will also be available […]

‘Yakuza: Like a Dragon’ reboots the franchise on November 13

[ad_1] The next instalment in the long-running Yakuza franchise will reach Western shores on November 13th. That’s pretty much what we were expecting — Sega had already given us a “November” release window, and a Microsoft Store pre-order page had previously referenced the 12th day of the month. Yakuza: Like a Dragon will initially be […]

Microsoft is adding 10 ‘Final Fantasy’ games to Xbox Game Pass

[ad_1] With the blessing of Square Enix, Microsoft will add 10 Final Fantasy games to the service — technically nine if you consider Final Fantasy X: HD Remastered and Final Fantasy X-2: HD Remastered a single entry. The full list includes Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII: Remastered, Final Fantasy IX, Final Fantasy XII: The […]

‘Yakuza 7’ gameplay trailer reveals wacky features and job classes

[ad_1] It’s clear that Yakuza 7 will play lip-service to RPG tropes. It features multiple job classes, each with its own unique battle style. In the “host” class, you’ll attack with flowers and champagne, while in the “dancer” class, you’ll take people out with breakdancing moves. Your look will change from class to class too […]

Yakuza’s many remasters are about to pay off big time

[ad_1] At Gamescom 2019, Sega announced that three remastered Yakuza games — originally numbered 3, 4 and 5 — will be released in the West as The Yakuza Remastered Collection. The first instalment, Yakuza 3, is available right now if you buy the $60 bundle. Yakuza 4 will follow in October and Yakuza 5 will […]

Sega’s remastered ‘Yakuza’ bundle for PS4 comes to the US

[ad_1] With the remaster, all three games now play at 1080p and 60 frames per second, meaning you’ll be able to navigate the series’ trademark recreations of Tokyo’s Kabukicho district in even more realistic detail. In addition to graphical enhancements, Sega says it has “re-localized” all three games, even going so far as to rewrite […]

‘Judgment’ is a sublime detective game for everyone

[ad_1] The writers hired a legal adviser, too, to ensure every sequence was realistic. “We had a part in the story where someone gets detained,” Nagoshi said, “and five days later they come out. But then the legal advisor said, ‘You know, they can’t be detained for that long. They would be released much sooner.’ […]

What to expect at E3 2019

[ad_1] With Sony sitting this round out, the other two members of gaming’s Big 3 — Nintendo and Microsoft — are likely to enjoy a lion’s share of the public’s attention this year. Nintendo will hold its Direct event on Tuesday morning. We’re not expecting news on Super Mario Maker 2 or Pokemon Sword and […]

‘Yakuza’ spin-off ‘Judgment’ comes to PS4 on June 25th

[ad_1] This new title from Ryu ga Gotoku Studios features private detective Takayuki Yagami (a now-disgraced laywer), who is on the track of a serial killer. Players can follow clues in order to figure out who’s behind these gruesome attacks, and of course, there are plenty of suspects along the way. You can use lock […]