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News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Producer Reflects on One Piece Inspiration, 'Ichiban Is Basically Luffy'

We can totally see it

Yakuza: Like a Dragon introduced the world to lovable lout Ichiban Kasuga, a petty criminal with a heart of gold. But did you know that part of the inspiration for Ichi's portrayal comes from the manga mega-hit One Piece, and specifically, the characterisation of protagonist Monkey D. Luffy himself? It's true, and this tasty...

• Wed 19th Oct 2022
• SEGA

Reminder Last Chance to Claim August's PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games

Add them to your library

It's a fresh month, which means a new batch of PS Plus Essential games is on the horizon. However, before we concern ourselves with September's goodies, let's not forget August's PS Plus lineup. Today, 5th September, is your last day to claim this trio and add them to your games library, and it's a selection you'll want...

• Mon 5th Sep 2022
• PS5
• PS4
• PS Plus

News PS Plus Essential Monthly Games for August 2022 Are Available Now on PS5, PS4

Sick combo

The PS Plus Essential monthly games always pop up on the first Tuesday of the month, and would you believe it, we've reached August's selection already. Available to all PS Plus subscribers on all tiers, this month's lineup is now available to download and add to your library. As a reminder, this month sees a fresh trio of PS5 and PS4...

• Tue 2nd Aug 2022
• PS Plus
• PS5
• PS4

Poll Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Essential Games for August 2022?

Plus or minus?

The PS Plus Essential line-up for August 2022 has been officially announced, and as always, we would like nothing more than to hear whether you're happy with what's being offered. But first, let's run through a quick recap, shall we? You could argue that August has not one, but two headline acts in the form of top notch remake Tony...

• Sun 31st Jul 2022
• PS Plus
• PS5
• PS4
• Polls
• Features

News PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games Announced for August 2022

Later, skater

Following yet another leak, the PS Plus Essential monthly games for August 2022 have now been officially unveiled. It's the usual three games spread across PS5 and PS4, and there's something for everyone in this latest trio. August 2022's PS Plus Essential monthly games are: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 (PS5, PS4)

• Fri 29th Jul 2022
• PS Plus
• PS5
• PS4

News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Sequel Announced and In Development

Take your turn

Just the other day, Yakuza and Judgment developer RGG Studio confirmed the departure of Toshihiro Nagoshi and Daisuke Sato — two SEGA veterans who helped shape the Yakuza series as we know it. The company has been restructured as a result, and the new team has already revealed what it's working on next. We all knew it was coming,...

• Sat 9th Oct 2021
• SEGA
• RGG Studio
• Yakuza

News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Cosplay Performance Is Impressively Accurate

I'm walkin' here

Hugely talented cosplayer Enyen has recently been making waves with a very impressive adaptation of Yakuza: Like a Dragon — and we just had to write about it. Enyen's Twitter posts have been going viral over the past few days, with the cosplayer taking to the streets as protagonist Ichiban Kasuga. With the help of fellow...

• Wed 24th Mar 2021
• SEGA
• PS5
• PS4
• Yakuza
• Culture

Soapbox How Yakuza Proves Bigger Open Worlds Aren't Always Better

Size matters

Bigger is not always better – at least, that’s what I try to tell myself every time I hop in the shower. Alright, I’m probably lying to myself: after all, no one orders a single patty from Five Guys, do they? I do believe, however, that in the case of open world games, a smaller, denser environment is preferable to gigantic open...

• Tue 9th Mar 2021
• SEGA
• PS5
• PS4
• Yakuza
• Soapbox

Poll Have You Played Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and What Review Score Would You Give It?

Enter the dragon

Yakuza: Like a Dragon finally launched on PlayStation 5 earlier this week, following the end of an Xbox exclusivity period on next-gen hardware. The often insane RPG runs better than ever on Sony's new system, and even though we had already played it to death on PS4, we've been enjoying it all over again on PS5. At its best, we...

• Fri 5th Mar 2021
• SEGA
• PS5
• PS4
• Yakuza
• Polls

Reminder Yakuza: Like a Dragon's Legends Costume DLC Is Free, But Only for a Limited Time

It's all in the suit

The 'Legends Costume Set' for Yakuza: Like a Dragon is currently going free on the PlayStation Store, in celebration of the game's launch on PS5. It includes eight different outfits, all of which are based on existing characters in the series. And yes, it lets you dress protagonist Ichiban up as the infamous Goro Majima. If...

• Wed 3rd Mar 2021
• SEGA
• PS5
• PS4
• Yakuza
• DLC