"We are middle-aged guys ourselves… so I guess that’s the kind of target audience we’re going for, probably," the series' developers say.
The live action series based on Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku's games will premiere on Prime Video on October 24.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has confirmed that its next major title will be revealed later this year at Tokyo Game Show.
The six-episode series will be released in two chunks of three episodes apiece, with Ryoma Takeuchi starring as Kazuma Kiryu.
"In order to develop Like a Dragon, the Dragon Engine is something that must never be lost," says technical director Yutaka Ita.
The sequel sold over one million copies in its first week, which the developer has "never experienced before," says Masayoshi Yokoyama.
RGG Studio's massive turn-based RPG has received extensive praise since its launch, with one million copies sold worldwide.
Sega is celebrating the milestone by giving all Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth players a free T-shirt set through DLC.
RGG Studio's RPG tops the weekly charts with an impressive debut, while Tekken 8 debuts at No. 5, selling a little over 20,000 copies.
The two new major releases occupy the top two spots in the latest weekly charts, with Bandai Namco's fighter taking pole position.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth saw the highest ever pre-orders for any Like a Dragon/Yakuza game to date.
Ryu Ga Gotoku and Sega's recently-released RPG has got off to a solid start on Steam.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's massive RPG is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC.
The opening movie for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has been released, giving us a glimpse at a day in the life of Ichiban Kasuga.
Players who purchase the standard edition – which costs $70 – cannot access the RPG's New Game Plus mode.
Both jobs will be exclusive to those who pre-order the upcoming RPG, which is due out for PC and consoles on January 26.
The upcoming RPG will be fully optimized for Valve's handheld device upon its imminent release.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's monstrous RPG is set to launch on January 26 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Players can improve the Brawler, Beast and Rush Styles by completing different tasks for Kiryu while reflecting on his life.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's longest game in the series yet launches on January 26th for consoles and PC and is full of things to do.
The positive reception for its predecessor allowed the upcoming RPG to continue to build on its reinvented foundations.
Recruit Sujimon of multiple types and evolutions, fight with teams of three, and take on the Discreet Four to become the Sujimon Master.
Even the main story without detours and "almost no side stories" takes "about 3-4 days without sleep", says RGG Studio's Masayoshi Yokoyama.
RGG Studio's Masayoshi Yokoyama says the service has proven a good method to "invite new users to interact with the series."
Available in Hawaii and Yokohama, Dungeons have changing layouts and enemies each run and "rare treasures and enhanced items."
New Karaoke tracks, the return of Proficiency Tests and Survival Can Collection, and arcade titles like Virtua Fighter 3tb are confirmed.
The legendary dragon looks to settle his affairs in life, with characters like Makoto Date, Kaoru Sayama and more appearing.
Kim is known for playing Johnny Gat in Saints Row and voices Masataka Ebina. Trejo voices Dwight Mendez, a new antagonist.
Players can swim and surf on Aloha Beach, go to the shopping center for arcade games and food, or find trouble in the Fifth District.
Kiryu's Dragon of Dojima Job allows for switching between three Styles and attacking in real time with Dragon's Resurgence.
Knockback and Perfect Attacks have improved, allowing players to knock enemies into each other and deal additional damage.
Sega COO Shuji Utsumi talks about the success seen by the Sonic the Hedgehog movies, and what it could mean for its other franchises.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the previous mainline title, required a maximum of 60 GB on PC. Other requirements have also increased.
"If you go at it continuously, you’ll get sick, and it won’t end with just one or two all-nighters," series producer Masayoshi Yokoyama warns.
Gather materials, create infrastructure, befriend residents, attract tourists, capture insects and much more in the new side activity.
It will feature over 20 minutes of trailers and gameplay from Alan Wake 2, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Ark: Survival Ascended and more.
The next entry in the Like a Dragon series launches on January 26th, 2024, for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5 and PC.
Sega and RGG Studio have unveiled a 20-minute chunk from the upcoming RPG's beginning.
Pre-orders gain items for leveling up party members and Job ranks, along with access to the Linebacker and Tennis Ace Jobs.
New Play Spots include Crazy Delivery, where Kasuga delivers food on a bike to NPCs, collecting coins and performing sick tricks.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio also debuted a new video, providing more context on Kasuga's visit to Hawaii and the run-in with Kiryu.
Expect new details on Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
Completing the upcoming spin-off will unlock "special content like scenes not included in the main game," says RGG Studio's Masayoshi Yokoyama.
The character was voiced in English by Darryl Kurylo in 2020's Yakuza: Like a Dragon, who also played the role in the original Yakuza game.
RGG Studio will offer more details on Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and The Man Who Erased His Name later this year.
The new cutscene shows a conversation between the upcoming RPG's two starring men.
It's still titled Ryu Ga Gotoku 8 in Japan since one subtitle "simply isn't enough," says studio director Masayoshi Yokoyama.
The new title sees Yakuza: Like a Dragon protagonist Ichiban Kasuga awakening in a strange land. It's coming to Game Pass on day one.
The Like a Dragon developer's next showcase will air at 8 PM PT/11 PM ET, with more details on the livestream coming soon.
RGG Studio boss Masayoshi Yokoyama says that the series is no longer focused on the Yakuza, which is why its Western name has changed.
The turn-based RPG is a sequel to Yakuza: Like a Dragon and stars Ichiban Kasuga and Kazama Kiryu. It's to be the series' largest game yet.
A tour video of RGG Studios uploaded by MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura has given us our first look at the next mainline Yakuza game.
Ryu Ga Gotoku studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama assures that the next mainline Yakuza game's development is progressing well.
"We have a lot of unannounced titles that are currently in development," the studio director of RGG Studio Masayoshi Yokoyama says.
Studio director Masayoshi Yokoyama confirmed to Famitsu that other titles outside of Yakuza and Judgment are currently in the works.
