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SEGA explains why it’s important for Yakuza to be on Nintendo Switch 2
SEGA's Yakuza series chief director Ryosuke Horii explained the strategic importance of bringing the franchise to the Nintendo Switch 2. He believes that while immediate sales are uncertain due to the younger user base, broadening the series' reach now is a long-term investment, aligning with a stock-based business model where games find audiences over time.
The Sunday Papers
This article uses the metaphor of a British Touring Car Championship race to discuss various gaming-related opinions. It touches on the Yakuza series potentially jumping the shark, the community interest in the Marathon soundtrack, an AI agent publishing a critical piece about a software maintainer, and the controversial move of the MotoGP race from Phillip Island. The author uses these diverse topics to illustrate broader points about game narratives, community engagement, AI ethics, and motorsport decisions.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties mod swaps Goh Hamazaki's face, ditching likeness of actor accused of sexual assault
A mod for Yakuza Kiwami 3 has been released that replaces the likeness of actor Teruyuki Kagawa, who voiced and appeared as Goh Hamazaki, with the character's original appearance from Yakuza 3. This change addresses fan backlash stemming from sexual assault allegations against Kagawa. Future plans for the mod include restoring the original voice actor, Joji Takahashi, and matching facial animations to the PlayStation 3 version.
New Video Game Releases in Week 6 of February 9, 2026
The second week of February 2026, starting February 9th, will see numerous new video game releases across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. Notable titles include Mario Tennis Fever, High on Life 2, Mewgenics, and Yakuza Kiwami 3. The article also details free game offerings for PC, Mobile, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online subscribers throughout February.
New Video Game Releases in Week 6 of February 9, 2026
The second week of February 2026, starting February 9th, will see numerous new video game releases across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. Notable titles include Mario Tennis Fever, High on Life 2, Mewgenics, and Yakuza Kiwami 3. The article also details free game offerings for PC, Mobile, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online subscribers throughout February.
New Video Game Releases in Week 6 of February 9, 2026
The second week of February 2026, starting February 9th, will see numerous new video game releases across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. Notable titles include Mario Tennis Fever, High on Life 2, Mewgenics, and Yakuza Kiwami 3. The article also details free game offerings for PC, Mobile, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online subscribers throughout February.
The best RPGs 2026: pick a role
This article ranks the best Role-Playing Games available on PC, highlighting titles like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Baldur's Gate 3, and Elden Ring for their immersive worlds and engaging gameplay. It also touches upon upcoming RPGs such as The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fable, promising continued innovation in the genre.
Yakuza Kiwami 3's "Dark Ties" expansion was originally intended to just be a video
SEGA announced that Yakuza Kiwami 3 and its expansion, Dark Ties, will launch on Nintendo Switch on February 12, 2026. The Dark Ties expansion, which focuses on the character Yoshitaka Mine, was originally conceived as a video before being developed into a playable addition. Producer and director Ryosuke Horii revealed this in an interview with Famitsu, stating the team wanted to make Mine playable to increase player satisfaction.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 Remake and Dark Ties Confirmed at RGG Summit 2025 - New Game Network
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced Yakuza Kiwami 3 and a new companion story, Yakuza 3: Dark Ties, at the RGG Summit 2025. Yakuza Kiwami 3 is a full remake built on the Dragon Engine, featuring updated graphics, gameplay, and extended narrative scenes, with actor Teruyuki Kagawa voicing Go Hamazaki. Both titles will release together on February 12, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Get another look at Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties and hear from the dev team in a new video
SEGA announced that Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties will launch on February 12th, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The video showcases gameplay and behind-the-scenes footage from the development team, highlighting the reimagined combat and added story depth for Yakuza Kiwami 3, and the separate boxing-focused narrative for Dark Ties.
Japan Game Awards 2025 Future Division Winners Revealed
The winners of the Japan Game Awards 2025 Future Division have been announced, based on votes from Tokyo Game Show attendees. The list includes highly anticipated titles such as Resident Evil Requiem, Ghost of Yotei, and several Nintendo Switch games.
