Yakuza Fan Podcast – Episode 23: Games of a Generation
Ok we got it no more quizzes. This week is another slow yakuza news week so we're going down the list of our favorite games by generation and Kal gets introduced to a new Yakuza card game (at the end of the show). Special Thanks to these...
Kazuma Kiryu Will Risk Everything in Yakuza 0
The 1980s in Japan were defined by unprecedented amounts of decadent overindulgence – and nothing was out of greed’s reach, especially in Kamurocho. A chilly but electric Tokyo in December 1988 is the backdrop for Kazuma Kiryu’s ascension into the ranks of the Yakuza – the name given to members of notorious crime organizations. And with Yakuza 0, newcomers to SEGA® of America, Inc.’s Yakuza series will be able to get in on the ground floor, with the game’s standalone, story-driven action that focuses on navigating the seedy underworld of Japan with series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu, and for the first time in a numbered title, players will be able to play as long-time NPC, Goro Majima – the Mad Dog of Shimano.
Forging The Dragon [Part 1]
Happy to present to you our new series Forging The Dragon a look at how Ryu ga Gotoku 1 was developed! We’ll go over SEGA’s history, the team at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and see just what it took to get the first game off the ground. This series is funded by our backers on Patreon so if you want more episode, faster make sure to become a backer and we can focus our efforts on getting this series up as soon as possible!

Like a Dragon Ishin! Combat Demo now available on PSN, Steam, and Xbox!
Dropping today right before the Like a Dragon Ishin! early access launch you can grab a combat demo on on Steam, PC, and Xbox marketplace!
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To any Yakuza fans picking up Animal Crossing New Leaf on Sunday (or on the eshop right...
If Nagoshi-san is going to E3… does that mean that Yakuza 5 may be announced?!
Doubtful, since he’s Sega’s Chief Creative Officer he’s kind of obligated to go....
Nagoshi-san confirmed he’ll be at E3 this week. If you’re going and manage...
arrispect: I am madly in love with the Yakuza series.
This might be a weird (or stupid) question, but what exactly is the difference between the Asian and Japanese versions of RGG5 that make the Asian version cheaper?
Release regions. It’s sold in other asian markets, however, the game is still completely in...
I guess everybody was happy when they saw the after credits of Ryu Ga Gotoku 3/Yakuza 3...

