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I'm still not convinced The Witcher 3 Songs of the Past is worth pasting over the perfect ending that was Blood and Wine
The author expresses skepticism about the upcoming "Songs of the Past" DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, questioning its necessity given the perceived perfect ending provided by the "Blood and Wine" expansion. While acknowledging the potential for more content and the involvement of veteran developers, concerns are raised about whether this new addition will enhance or detract from Geralt's established conclusion, especially with a potential remaster also on the horizon.
Ahead of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Tifa and Cloud are as popular as ever in Japan, with new survey placing them above…
A recent survey by Japanese magazine Famitsu revealed the enduring popularity of Final Fantasy 7 characters, with Cloud Strife ranking second and Tifa Lockhart third, behind only Mario. Tifa Lockhart is also set to appear as a DLC fighter in Street Fighter 6.
Japanese gamers vote on most influential game and series, favorite character, favorite developer, more
Famitsu magazine's 40th-anniversary survey of over 5,000 Japanese gamers revealed Nintendo as the favorite developer and Mario as the favorite character. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was highly recommended, while Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series dominated influence and sequel requests. Masahiro Sakurai was named favorite creator.
Yakuza Needs to Let Players Scrap with Women, Too
This opinion piece argues that the Yakuza series, despite attempts at portraying strong female characters, ultimately perpetuates misogynistic tropes by preventing players from fighting women. The article criticizes how female characters are often deified or treated as plot devices, highlighting instances in Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth as examples of this problematic trend. It calls for the series to take women seriously as opponents, allowing for true gender equality in its narrative and gameplay.
Stranger than Heaven, out this winter, sees the Yakuza devs blend Snoop Dogg into a musical adventure/Tojo Clan origin story that looks fascinatingly quirky
Stranger Than Heaven, developed by RGG Studio, is set to release this winter and blends musical adventure elements with the origin story of the Tojo Clan. The game features Snoop Dogg as a smuggler named Orpheus and explores themes of identity, belonging, and history across five Japanese cities from the 1910s to the 1960s. Players will engage in band management minigames and experience a revamped combat system.
In spreading itself across five cities, Stranger than Heaven might not lean as heavily on one of Like A Dragon's key strengths as I expected
RGG Studio's upcoming historical brawler, Stranger than Heaven, will feature five distinct time periods and five different Japanese cities. While the Like a Dragon series often revisits and shows the evolution of single locations, this new title appears to be taking a broader approach by exploring multiple cities across different eras. Executive producer Masayoshi Yokoyama has promised a deep dive into the game on May 6th.
Yakuza Powered by Nihon Touitsu Live-Action Drama Live
All episodes of the live-action drama Yakuza Powered by Nihon Touitsu, featuring characters like Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima, are now available with English subtitles on the official SEGA YouTube channel. The series follows Kiryu as he takes the fall for a murder and later encounters Haruka Sawamura and Goro Majima. Additionally, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Yakuza Powered by Nihon Touitsu Live-Action Shared With English Subs
Sega has released all three episodes of the live-action Yakuza Powered by Nihon Touitsu series on YouTube with English subtitles. These episodes cover events from the original Yakuza and Yakuza Kiwami games. The adaptation, which first aired on Amazon Prime Video in Japan in February 2026, details major plot points including Kazuma Kiryu's imprisonment and subsequent involvement in the Tojo clan's affairs.
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.
