Ever since its western release was announced at the Kinda Funny Games Showcase back in December, many fans of the Yakuza games have eagerly been waiting to find out when exactly Judgment, a spin-off of the aforementioned series, will be releasing for PS4. Earlier today, fans finally learned when Judgment would come upon them, though
Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise
Today, during a panel at PAX West, Sega made an announcement for fans of the upcoming Fist of the North Star-meets-Yakuza game Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise. You’ll soon be able to enjoy part of the game on PS4 thanks to a downloadable demo that will be released on the PlayStation Store on September 4th. While it
With the end of Gamescom 2018, another big summer event is behind us, as we gear up for Tokyo Game Show in September. This year’s show in Cologne was definitely rich with Japanese content, including Devil May Cry 5, Ace Combat 7, Resident Evil 2, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and many more. Square Enix also presented Left Alive
If there is one game that I’m really looking forward to, it’s Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise, also known as Hokuto Ga Gotoku in Japan. The game is a delightful mix of the gameplay of the Yakuza franchise and the retro charm of one of the most beloved manga and anime series of all
There has been a recent surge, both in sales and popularity, for Japanese games in the West. For instance, games like Capcom’s Monster Hunter World and Bandai Namco’s Dragon Ball FighterZ were the top two best selling games in January of this year and reached critical acclaim from a bunch of outlets including ourselves. There
Anime games, or games dedicated to anime IP, are becoming more and more common nowadays, with publishers like Bandai Namco, Sega, Koei Tecmo and more creating titles that bring interactivity to many fans’ favorite anime and manga franchises. Yet, more often than not those games aren’t that great. In this week’s episode, we discuss the