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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10 Best Yakuza Movies, Ranked

Organized crime has held an exciting and dangerous place in movies, and that's especially true for movies surrounding Yakuza.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Adding Roguelike Feature

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios teases Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth players with a new challenge in the form of a brand new roguelike dungeon.

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What to Expect From Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth in 2024

The highly-anticipated Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth finally launches in 2024, and it's clear RGG Studio has a lot cooked up for fans of the series.

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6 Best Beat 'Em Up With RPG Mechanics, Ranked

These modern Beat 'Em Ups take some of the best features of RPGs and integrate them in exciting ways.

Some examples of game franchises that had their names changed: Dragon Quest (Dragon Warrior) and Like a Dragon (Yakuza).
5 Video Game Franchises That Used To Have Different Names

Some of these name changes are well-known; others, even fans of the games today might not be aware of.

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Like a Dragon Gaiden: Hanawa's True Identity Theory Explained

Like a Dragon Gaiden leaves players with the mystery of how Hanawa knows Kiryu's old alias, and fans think they've discovered he his true identity.

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How to Get Into the Yakuza Series Ahead of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

The Like a Dragon series can be somewhat intimidating to new players, but it's one of the most rewarding open-world franchises out there.

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Like a Dragon Gaiden: All Coliseum Joryu Clan Fighters & How to Unlock Them

Assemble the strongest team for Clan Joryu to tackle the challenges of the Coliseum in Like a Dragon Gaiden.

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Like a Dragon Gaiden: How to Complete All Puzzle Shogi Challenges

Learn to solve Like a Dragon Gaiden's puzzling shogi challenges in just a few simple moves.

Joryu and the Sega Master System in Like a Dragon Gaiden.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: Where to Find Sega Master System & All Game Locations Guide

Experience the nostalgia of classic Sega games by locating these unlockable titles in Like a Dragon Gaiden.

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Like a Dragon Gaiden: All Outfit Clothing Items & How to Get Them

Discover how to acquire the most stylish outfits and a few odd looks for Joryu in Like a Dragon Gaiden.

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Like a Dragon Gaiden: Where to Find and Photograph Fukupi-chan (Please Photograph Fukupi-chan Request)

Discover the identity of Fukupi-chan and photograph its likeness in Like a Dragon Gaiden.

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Like a Dragon Main Antagonist Tier List

Part of the popularity of the Like a Dragon series is its cast of complex villains, but there are those who fail to stand out in a meaningful way.

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Every Major Connection Like a Dragon Gaiden Has With LAD 7

Like a Dragon Gaiden contains several links to Yakuza: Like a Dragon that help tie the two stories together ahead of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Fukupi-chan or Bust request in Like a Dragon Gaiden.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: Where to Find the Fukupi-chan Mask (Fukupi-chan Or Bust Request)

Retrieve a sinister mask for a mysterious man lurking in an alley in Like a Dragon Gaiden.

Joryu at the Cute Cafe in Like a Dragon Gaiden.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: Where to Find and Photograph The Cute Cafe (Find the Cute Cafe Request)

Here's where players can find the Cute Cafe and complete the Puzzle-Solving Girl's request in Like a Dragon Gaiden.

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Like a Dragon Gaiden Leaves the Door Open for Two Villains to Return

Two of Like a Dragon Gaiden's prominent antagonists are abducted by the Daidoji Faction, making their return only a matter of time.

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7 Biggest Plot Twists In The Yakuza Series

The Yakuza series' enthralling stories feature many shocking moments. Here are the biggest plot twists in the series' history.

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Like a Dragon Gaiden's Post-Credit Scenes Explained

Like a Dragon Gaiden ends on an emotional note, and after the credits, there's a scene that might hit longtime fans even harder.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Open World Is 3 Times Bigger than Yakuza: Like a Dragon's

Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio reveals the size of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's open-world, claiming it to be triple the previous game's map.

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