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Yakuza

Yakuza, also known as Like a Dragon, is a series of action-adventure games developed by Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. Taking place largely in the fictional Tokyo district of Kamurochō, the games are often crime dramas featuring characters such as Kazuma Kiryu, Goro Majima, and Ichiban Kasuga.

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Like a Dragon: Ishin , Yakuza 0 , Yakuza Kiwami , Yakuza Kiwami 2 , Yakuza 3 , Yakuza 4 , Yakuza 5 , Yakuza 6: The Song of Life , Yakuza: Like A Dragon

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Judgment's Trailing Missions Don't Suck

A gold standard for an old mechanic.

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I’m Making It Unnecessarily Difficult To Get Caught Up For Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth

There are several straightforward ways to get prepared for the latest Like a Dragon game. I'm doing none of them.

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Which Like A Dragon Game Should You Start With?

Three Yakzua fans at TheGamer debate the best starting point: Yakuza Kiwami, Yakuza 0, or Yakuza: Like a Dragon

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Yakuza Director Says "We'll Definitely Do" Kiwami 3

"I think we'll definitely do it sooner or later."

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There Is Nothing I Love More Than Video Games Within A Video Game

The best games are the ones with a bunch of other games inside them.

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More Than Anything, The Like A Dragon Games Teach Us Kindness

When the real world feels bleak and lacking in empathy, I turn to Kiryu and Ichiban to show me how good people can be.

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Game Pass Is The Best Thing To Happen To Yakuza

Xbox Game Pass propelled Yakuza into the mainstream like never before

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Kiwami's Opening Hits So Much Harder If You Play Yakuza 0 First

The first two hours of Kiwami are so much better if you already know who everybody is.

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Kazuma Kiryu and Ichiban Kasuga Respect S*x Workers

The Like a Dragon games have always been socially progressive, even when its peers lag behind

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You Should Stop Sleeping On The Like A Dragon Black Panther Games

This pair of titles punches above their weight class.

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Musicians Little V And Husky By The Geek On Like A Dragon’s Music

We spoke with musicians Little V Mills and Husky by the Geek about the music of the Like a Dragon series.

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Judgment Has A Killer Opening Hour

The Yakuza spin-off perfectly introduces its unique world and serial killer plot.

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Dear SEGA, Please Stop Holding Haruka Hostage

This cruel charade has gone on long enough.

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Like A Dragon Screenshots Explained By A Total Beginner

I reckon I'm at least 80% correct in my estimations

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Like A Dragon - Leaving Kamurocho Behind
Will There Ever Come A Time To Leave Kamurocho Behind?

Yakuza's iconic setting has changed so much over the past two decades.

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Which Yakuza Game Has The Most Boss Fights?

With 150 boss fights in the series, which Yakuza title has your fists working overtime?

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Like A Dragon Week Hub

We're dedicated the week of March 25 to one of our favourite series - Like a Dragon!

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Like A Dragon Would Be Worse Off Without Its Music

The Like a Dragon series is full of incredible music, and it just wouldn't be the same without it.

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Meet The Majima Cosplayer With The Mad Dog’s Full Irezumi Tattoo

Meet Damien Ferne, a Majima cosplayer complete with a full irezumi tattoo who wants to start a Yakuza fan convention.

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