Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s Opening Movie Showcases Ichiban’s Life With Jazz Music

Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have released the first behind-the-scenes episode for Rise of the Ronin, providing new details and outlining several facets of development. It also showcases some new gameplay while providing more context on the player’s role in the story. Check it out below.

The Like A Dragon series has never been afraid to make cute little nods to certain characters and side quests that have appeared in previous games, with minigames such as Like A Dragon Gaiden's colosseum fights usually crammed with references to several past titles. Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is no exception, which gives us a cameo from a couple of characters those of you who have played the Judgment spinoff series will be very familiar with.

Gaming has had its fair share of moments when a new title would ostensibly be released at just the right time. The most recent example is Animal Crossing: New Horizons dropping in 2020 when the world needed a means to safely connect during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. And in 2024, for me — and maybe a lot of gamers out there — another of these games could be Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth received widespread critical acclaim from critics in the lead-up to its release, becoming the highest-rated game in the series to date, and it seems that’s being reflected in how the game is performing. Having launched earlier today, the game has got off to a solid start, if its Steam numbers are any indication.

Dondoko Island is a significant part of 's appeal, but how and when the experience can be accessed in-game isn't immediately obvious. The series, formerly published as in the west, has long been known for featuring memorable and unique side content and mini-games to accompany its more dramatic main stories. promises an even longer and more robust experience than any of the past games have ever delivered, and Dondoko Island might be the selling point that jumps out the most.

continues the saga of Ichiban Kasuga, heading up his second installment in the series formerly known as. Following up on Ichiban's introduction in and original series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu's brilliant reintroduction in , focuses on the dual heroes as they travel to Honolulu separately, but on the same mission: to find Ichiban's long-lost mother, Akane. The two eventually meet up and combine their efforts, discovering much more than they bargained for as they near the center of a seedy plot.

Unlocking jobs in is a vital part of the gameplay experience, as it allows players to focus their abilities and specialize in how they engage with the various situations presented in the title – be they humorous or simply tragic. is another installment in the series formerly known as, developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. The game is a direct sequel to the events of and follows both Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu in a joint adventure.

Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s Like a Dragon franchise (formerly known as Yakuza) has been growing in popularity with each new instalment over recent years, and it’s now come out with its biggest game to date. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is out now, and Sega has released a launch trailer to commemorate its release and offer another look at the massive RPG. Check it out below.

Just like all the previous games, possibly more so, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is crammed with interesting and unique minigames, some of which are clearly satirical takes on already existing mechanics and titles. For example, one such minigame will see protagonist Ichiban Kasuga pick up a camera and snap pictures of the local perverts in a minigame called Sicko Snap, something that will sound very familiar if you've ever played either of the two Pokemon Snap games.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a dramatic RPG that depicts the series’ most compelling tale to date. Two beloved characters take the spotlight as dual protagonists in this adventure—Ichiban Kasuga, a man who rises from rock bottom once again, and Kazuma Kiryu, who faces one final battle as he enters his twilight years.

The goofiest boss in Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is totally optional — but if you want to level up and prepare for the game’s biggest ultimate endgame boss, you’ll need to conquer the Robo Michio Rangers first. Instead of fighting just one Robo Michio, you’ll take on an entire team of color-coded rangers. Each one of these warriors has a different ability, and they’re incredibly annoying if you don’t defeat them in a very specific order. Grab your best Hero Bat because you’ll need everything you’ve got to defeat these killer mascots.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is here, and like its predecessor Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the game opts for a turn-based RPG combat system rather than the brawling battles of old. While Infinite Wealth’s combat sticks to the same fundamentals as its predecessor, it also introduces quite a lengthy list of changes. To the point even Like a Dragon veterans will have to readjust their strategies somewhat. Don’t worry though, we’ll got some tips that will get you up to speed and cracking heads quickly…