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Yakuza seems to be everywhere

Yakuza seems to be everywhere

Amazon’s live-action adaptation of the Sega hit Like a dragon series has finally landed and the show is already making waves. Titled Like a Dragon: YakuzaThe dark crime drama follows the series’ long-standing protagonist, Kazuma Kiryu, in two time periods: firstly as a teenage orphan in 1995 and secondly as a hardened yakuza after ten ...

The best (and worst) dads and fathers in video games

The best (and worst) dads and fathers in video games

To all the dads and dad-owners reading Kotaku, happy Father’s Day weekend. Yes, it’s that time of year when we celebrate the fathers in our lives – whether that’s our dads or the men we call dad. So, hey, we thought we’d make a big list of the best dads and/or dads in video games. ...

The best games of 2024 (so far)

The best games of 2024 (so far)

Picture: Hadoque Sometimes it is when we are in the deepest despair that a light shines through that gives us new hope. That’s what fans of the Metroidvania genre might think 5 years have come and gone since we first heard about them Hollow Knight: Silksong, Team Cherry’s highly anticipated insectoid side-scroller. With no release ...

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“Rise Of The Ronin” is a cat lover’s paradise

“Rise Of The Ronin” is a cat lover’s paradise

Just as I arrive in Yokohama, one of Rise of the RoninIn the three big cities I hear a quiet meowing in the distance. Spurred on by the cutest of all cats, I sprint towards the stables when I come across a run-down bandit camp. I kill everyone there, not just because the game’s swordplay ...

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Yakuza’s Forgotten spinoff deserves more love

Yakuza’s Forgotten spinoff deserves more love

Kazuma Kiryu is the face of Yakuza. With a legacy like that, it’s easy to see why Yakuza struggled to move past its steely protagonist, but before the introduction of the charismatic Ichiban Kasuga, an obscure spin-off proved that the franchise could do just fine without the Dragon of Dojima. Fourteen years later, however, it’s ...

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Welcome 2024 with January game releases

Welcome 2024 with January game releases

Happy New Year! Almost. The year 2023 will soon be behind us and that means we have a whole calendar year ahead of us full of new releases to look forward to. January may come with a wide selection of titles, but it’s a pretty sweet start to 2024. 6 things you should know before ...

Everything you should know about Summer Game Fest 2023

Everything you should know about Summer Game Fest 2023

The Summer Game Fest is now The big gaming event of the summer season. As it seems increasingly unlikely that E3 will ever return, Geoff Keighley is solely responsible for all your big game announcements. And we have this year’s show coveredwith every single game being announced, shown or even murmured in a handy list. ...