Like a Dragon: Ishin is a spinoff of the Yakuza series, but it is also so much more than that, as we explore in this video. Yakuza films and samurai films have a long history in Japanese cinema, and they’re actually more closely related than many might think (thematically, at least). This game serves as a clever way of exploring…
Like a Dragon: Ishin is a spinoff of the Yakuza series, but it is also so much more than that, as we explore in this video. Yakuza films and samurai films have a long history in Japanese cinema, and they’re actually more closely related than many might think (thematically, at…
Read MoreIf you like blood and violence and samurais and remakes, Like a Dragon: Ishin! may be for you. It’s a Yakuza game at heart, despite the differing name. It’s a bit confusing as there was a 2020 game called Yakuza: Like a Dragon, but this is completely separate (and unfortunately…
Read MoreSony’s introduction to this State of Play reads, “With Tokyo Game Show around the corner, it’s time to recognize the amazing contributions of Japanese game developers and studios around the world.” Expect to see several (if not all) blockbuster titles among the ten games showcased!…
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