This post isn’t intended for console wars. But I started to find myself on the back end of last year not enjoying my PlayStation 5.

Over the last few exclusives they have done they wasn’t fun or enjoyable for me. They look great and the stories are amazing but i just didn’t enjoy them.

After some thinking I decided to pick up a Xbox series x and so far I’m enjoying myself. Gamepass has been brilliant. Going to start dead space soon. Anything I should play?

Did anyone need time adjusting controllers? I sometimes press the wrong button. I’ll push “A” when it wants me to press “X” for example.

I’m looking forward to some games like Hellblade and Indiana jones.

Has anyone moved from PS to Xbox recently? If so how come? And how you finding it?

Hi all- I'm finally done with education and career prep stuff that consumed my life, and I sorely miss having a game system to unwind after a long day or enjoy during my free time. While I last had a 360, prior to that was the Playstation 2, which was probably my ultimate favorite system. I already planned to buy a Switch so I can indulge in the Nintendo games I miss, but I decided I wanted either PS or Xbox for other games and likely online play.

Would you be able to offer some advice as to which (even games) you recommend?

I loved a lot of shooters like Halo, Gears of War, James Bond games (I know this dates me), games like Hitman, The Godfather (was awesome on 360 imo), GTA, Saints Row, racers like NFS or the Burnout series, sports- not often- did like MLB on PS if they still make it but might be down to get into Madden, FIFA, etc again. Typing this made me realize I'm likely a pretty basic gamer, but I'm not sure which platform has better online experience (Xbox Live years ago was way better than PS3's Playstation Network), yet it seems like MS doesn't have all the exclusives it used to anymore (Halo era seems to be over, Activision, EA, other game developers seem so different now in a much different market).

If this isn't supposed to be here, please let me know- happily will take it down, but any help would be appreciated. ha

TL;DR: Tell me whether you like Xbox or PS5 better and why.

I'm a big fan of bizarro games: cursed ports of console titles to handhelds, games released long after a console had ended its production, super successful games that nobody talks about, if it adds a quirky wrinkle to the history of gaming, I'm there. This fascination usually happens after the fact, but my current focus on Deathloop feels pre-emptive because I feel like we are all going to look back at this game with a bit of befuddlement.

The first thing that was strange about it that will only feel stranger with time is that this is a Bethesda published game that was a PlayStation exclusive for a time. Obviously the longer time goes on, the more and more we will automatically associate Microsoft and Bethesda, so looking back, this is going to feel as weird as those times Rare were still releasing games on Nintendo hardware even after being bought out.

The bigger weird thing about this game is the contrast between its critical and commercial success against its lacking cultural footprint today. Discounting oddball entries like Tornado Mania and Checkered Flag, bascially every 10/10 game IGN has ever reviewed has gone on to be genre defining classics. God of War 2018, The Last of Us, Breath of the Wild, all of these games have had seismic effects on the way we discuss and make games. Deathloop is also on that list and has hardly been talked about since release. The game sold over 5 million copies (almost as many as Dishonored) and yet we see no hour long video essays discussing it and there was no surge of mid-century modernist maps in games afterwards. Hell, if there's a gaming coming out featuring a time loop, it's probably more inspired by the likes of Majora's Mask, The Outer Wilds, or even The Sexy Brutale.

There was no mention of a planned Deathloop sequel in last year's Microsoft leaks so it's probably safe to say this series is indefinitely on ice. Do you think history will be kind to this game, or did it simply ride the high of being a good console exclusive at a time where those were hard to come by?

Edit: I'm not saying this to be vain, but I legitimately think this might be the most people have talked about Deathloop in the past 6 months lol.

I know this is something that doesn't depend much on Crema (it probably depends more on Humble, which is the publisher) and I know that all the developers are doing their best but gosh... I so wish Temtem had the level of marketing from Palworld.

One of the things that I think Temtem failed was in marketing and timing (not only the launch but also the updates/expansions), I know people who didn't even know that the game had already been released, especially on the Nintendo Switch and a little on Xbox side.

Right now I see Twitter popping up with information about Palworld, the game will debut on Xbox Game Pass on day one and everyone is talking about it, every time I go on YouTube I am bombarded with not only Youtubers talking about the game but advertisements that can't be skipped, gosh, I don't even remember an ad like that with Temtem.

I hope that Temtem has a long life, I know that the players on Steam have dropped a lot but I also know that the players on consoles still remain considerably high especially on the Switch, but I have some suggestions:

• Make a new update with new PVE content as good as that of the Umbras/Third Mystic Temtem to accompany the release of the upcoming Anime. (This would attract new players and give old players a reason to return to the game)

• Make the game one of the launch titles for the successor to the Nintendo Switch, I know we don't even care if the successor to the Switch will come out this year, but we can't ignore the fact that being one of the first titles to use the The new console's hardware would draw a lot of attention and it also cannot be ignored that Nintendo's playerbase is the one that consumes this type of game the most.

I even think that if the game had been released on the Nintendo Switch before the Pokémon games, things would have been very different.

• Put the game on Xbox GamePass or Playstation Plus for a while, we've seen in games like Stray and now with Palworld how this type of strategy works very well to attract attention, heck... I think even put it in the Nintendo Switch game trials would help a lot.

• And what I consider most important... rethink your decisions about adding new islands or new tems to the game.

I really think doing this would really help the game get back into the hype.

2K has released a of the announcement of WWE 2K24 which reveals a lot of juicy info:

WWE 2K24 features several hallmarks of the franchise, as well some new additions and twists on fan favorites:

• 2K Showcase…of the Immortals: For 40 years, WrestleMania has captivated millions of fans around the globe as WWE Superstars became Legends and spectacular moments – from Hulk Hogan slamming Andre the Giant, to “Mr. WrestleMania” Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker putting on a match for the ages, and many more – cemented WWE Hall of Fame legacies. “The Grandest Stage of Them All” has drawn earth-shaking roars from 100,000+ in attendance, as the biggest icons in WWE made history, and left every drop of blood, sweat and tears in the squared circle. 40 years in the making, the WWE 2K24 Showcase…of the Immortals puts players in control, playing through the most iconic moments in WrestleMania history as 2K’s distinctive Slingshot Tech seamlessly morphs gameplay to live-action footage and back again for the most immersive WrestleMania video game experience to date. A host of unlockable content adds challenge and replay value to this historical experience;

• Iconic Roster: WWE 2K24 boasts a star-studded roster featuring WWE Legends including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Undertaker, and Andre the Giant, alongside current WWE Superstars including “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Bianca Belair, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, and Roman Reigns, whose larger-than-life entrances and signature moves are heightened by ultra-realistic graphics;

• New Match Types and Improvements on Existing Match Types: Players asked, and WWE 2K24 delivers, with four new, chaotic match types: Special Guest Referee, Ambulance Match, Casket Match, and Gauntlet Match. In addition, the Backstage Brawl now features 4-player support and new interactive environmental elements – including a working elevator, breakable control room glass, and a vending machine with throwable sodas – while the Royal Rumble now offers support for eight online players in 30-Superstar online matches. All of the familiar WWE 2K match types, such as WarGames, Extreme Rules, TLC, Submission, Hell in a Cell, and many more also return. More details on each new match type will be shared soon;

• Gameplay Upgrades: WWE 2K24 features improvements to gameplay throughout, including Super Finishers, the Trading Blows mini-game, top rope dive onto a group of opponents outside the ring, double title matches, new Paybacks and much more. New weapon types, including trash cans, guitars and microphones, plus the ability to throw weapons, allow players to bring the pain. Also, seven real WWE referees are featured to add to the immersive experience;

• MyGM: The popular WWE brand management simulation continues to expand with new GMs and brands to choose from, more match types, more Dramas, more Championships, talent scouts, Superstar trading between brands, Superstar contract management and the new Superstar Journey, which allows Superstars to earn XP, train and level up to gain new benefits after participating in matches;

• MyFACTION: The team-building mode in which players collect, manage, and upgrade an array of WWE Superstars and Legends to create their ultimate four-person factions returns with a new direct purchase card market and updated multiplayer experience. Players can now compete in ranked online QuickPlay with unique rewards and seasonal leaderboards, challenge themselves with Weekly Towers, and take on a revamped Faction Wars 2.0, featuring more real-world factions, more 4v4 match types, a Faction Wars specific reward shop and more. New themed card packs and goals will continue to roll out regularly throughout the year with seasonal content refreshes**;

• MyRISE: In WWE 2K’s unique career mode experience, two new storylines – Undisputed (men’s) and Unleashed (women’s) – put players in control of custom created Superstars looking to make a name for themselves and cement their legacies in WWE history. Featuring Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Mick Foley and others performing MyRISE voiceover for the first time, alongside other Superstars and Legends, expanded rewards, original MyRISE characters and unlockables carrying-over into other game modes, and new environments, MyRISE is more impactful on the overall WWE 2K experience than ever before;

• Universe: The ultimate WWE Universe sandbox that puts players in charge of Superstar rosters, feuds, champions, weekly shows, and Premium Live Events now features expanded Rivalry actions, including run-ins, Money in the Bank cash-ins, scenarios and brawls, as well as new cutscenes, Special Guest Referee support, Double Title Matches and a Loser Leaves Town stipulation;

• Creation Suite: The crown jewel of the WWE 2K franchise, the best-in-class, most detailed and robust creation suite returns with all-new support for Create-A-Referee and Create-A-Sign, as well as new parts and animations to design custom Superstars, GMs, arenas, entrances, move sets, championships and more;

• Peacock™ Promotion:*** New subscribers get 1 month of Peacock at no extra cost (a $5.99 value) with purchase of any edition of WWE 2K24 by April 14, 2024. Promotional code must be redeemed between March 12 and May 31, 2024. After offer ends, plan auto-renews at the then-current retail price (plus tax) until canceled by subscriber. Eligibility restrictions and terms apply. See for full terms, availability, redemption, and cancellation instructions.

WWE 2K24 Editions

WWE 2K24 features four editions of the game: Standard Edition, Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition:

• The Standard Edition will be available for $59.99 on previous-gen platforms (PS4, Xbox One consoles) and PC and for $69.99 on current-gen consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S);

  • Pre-Order Bonus Offers****: Players who pre-order the WWE 2K24 Standard Edition will receive the Nightmare Family Pack*,* a bonus pack of content including four playable Superstars – two alternate versions of Cody Rhodes (The “Undashing” masked Cody and the flamboyant Stardust), as well as the 1976 version of his father, WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, plus one of Dusty’s greatest rivals, “Superstar” Billy Graham, all available as playable characters. Additional MyFACTION content includes three MyFACTION cards – a Mattel “Bruised” Cody Rhodes Gold Rarity card and, for the first time ever, Cody’s dog, Pharaoh, appears in WWE 2K as a Gold Rarity Manager card**. In addition, all Digital Pre-Orders of any edition of WWE 2K24 will include the Standard Edition of WWE 2K23, the highest-rated game in franchise history according to Metacritic*****;

• The Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition will be available for $69.99 on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition includes the Standard Edition across previous and current-gen platforms within the same console family and the same PlayStation or Xbox account******;

• The Deluxe Edition will be available for $99.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The Deluxe Edition includes the Standard Cross-Gen Edition*,* Nightmare Family Pack, plus a Season Pass to all five post-launch DLC content packs*******; the MyRISE Mega-Boost and SuperCharger; Gold Rarity Rhea Ripley MyFACTION Card, Gold Rarity Bianca Belair MyFACTION Card, and alternate attires for Bianca and Rhea. The Deluxe Edition will be available from March 5, 2024 – three days ahead of Standard and Cross-Gen Editions!;

• The Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition will be available for $119.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. In addition to the Standard Cross-Gen Edition and all bonus content included in the Deluxe Edition, the Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition includes the Forty Years of WrestleMania Pack, which features alternate attires for “Macho King” Randy Savage (WrestleMania 6), Rey Mysterio (WrestleMania 22), Triple H (WrestleMania 30), Charlotte Flair (WrestleMania 33), and Rhea Ripley (WrestleMania 36), as well as Gold Rarity MyFACTION cards for each, instant unlocking of all playable Showcase characters, and the WrestleMania 40 Arena, which will be available after launch.******* The Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition will be available from March 5, 2024 – three days ahead of Standard and Standard Cross-Gen Editions!

MLB 23: The Show finished as one of the 14* most-sold games of 2023. However:

• Data was incomplete as Larian Studios did not release Baulder's Gate sales totals, which would place them presumably in the top-5.

• SDS did not include XBOX or Nintendo digital sales totals in their totals-- for some reason?

• Ranking does not include revenue spent on microtransactions

It is the first time MLB is outside the top-10 in game sales since 2019. However, MLB 23 did finish tenth-overall in Playstation game sales totals. MLB 23 ranked as the third highest sports game bought behind EA's FC & Madden 24. Thoughts?

I'm just curious as to how many people out there only have a Nintendo Switch and NOT a PS4/5/Xbox? For me, starting with the N64, Nintendo has always been a second system for me. An absolute MUST HAVE, but still second because of all the games Nintendo systems seem to miss out on.

As a 1b to my question, I'm curious as to why people always make the argument that old school JRPGs "just feel at home on a Nintendo console". I was right there as a JRPG player during the SNES and the PS1 and both were great but let me tell you, PS1 had about 3 times the RPGs. 3 times the great ones, 3 times the mid ones, 3 times the bad ones. It simply just had more. So it's so weird to me when I see people say that games like Star Ocean 2R or Eiyuden Chronicle "feel at home on a Nintendo console" when (at least for USA) they literally started their life on PS1. To me, most JRPGs feel at home on my Playstation. Just curious as to why this viewpoint is there, is it just "I started playing JRPGs on a Super Nintendo so that's it"?

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~ General Recommendations (All Consoles) For Anyone Who Can't Decide ~

First off, I won't recommend big or famous games like Final Fantasy or Persona, this is more for lesser know, hidden gems, or just games where it's hard to find someone talking about them.

[Ni no Kuni] Series

If you're looking for that great Isekai fantasy adventure feel, then these two games are where it's at. Fantastic visuals and great music, coupled with a great art style, a combo that is perfect for a chill and relaxed gaming experience. Especially when talking about the first game, with the help ofStudio Ghibli, they managed to make a truly whimsical world with that Studio Ghibli classic touch.

- Important Note: The games aren't connected story-wise, so you can start with any of them -

[Wrath of the White Witch]

For a the best fantasy adventure feel, while the combat is a hit or miss depending on your taste, don't let that stop you from actually diving into a true fairy tale world, this is the one with the better story in my opinion, so if you want more story than game, this is for you. Still it has a good share of gameplay, from raising and collecting Pokemon-like monsters, to learning and using different spells, not just in combat but for the overworld too.

[Ni no Kuni™ II: Revenant Kingdom]

This one focuses more on gameplay, with a Kingdom builder, Army battles, Heavy loot focus, and even character collector, this is the one to go with if you want more game than story. Still has the great music and he fantastical art style and setting. Add to that a lot of side activities like beating rare monsters, collecting cute creatures to help you in battle, and even going around the world to gather people to help you build your kingdom. You'll never be short on things to do.

Finally, both of them have beautifully draw world that is just a pleasure to walkthrough, made even better with the amazing orchestral soundtrack.

[SaGa series]

Both amazing games for the SaGa series, but for newcomers, it's better to start with RS3, it's closer to how classic turn-based JRPG functions while still retaining what makes a SaGa game. If you found Scarlet Grace to be too challenging for an entry title, then go with RS3. RS2 isn't a bad entry point but it's way less forgiving which may turn some people off the series.

If you want a more detailed breakdown about the series, and help on where to start, then you can check this wiki thread "Where do I Start" guide for the SaGa series from our wiki:

[Troubleshooter: Abandoned Children]

An amazing game, with complex and deep gameplay system, add to that a varied and loveable character cast, and more importantly, a very interesting and really fun world.

The plot is set in a contemporary earth, but one where mutants exist, think X-men but with less earth shattering powers and more practical ones. So it's really fun to see how the world and characters deal with these powers, how they affect technology, social classes, crime and crime fighting, and even the fauna and flora of the world. All of that is accompanied by a beautifully hand drawn art and amazing soundtrack.

That alone is worth the price of admission, but then you add the fact you can spend easily tens, no, hundreds of hours just customizing everything about your characters through:

• Tiered gear (common/rare/epic/legendary), and even Unique and Set gear.

• Upgrading classes, and having them matched with different Elemental and mutant powers.

• A mastery system so deep and so complex that you can easily spend days just playing around with. I can't explain it here since it would take too long, but check this old comment of mine talking and explaing. ()

• Being able to upgrade and craft your own gear and consumables. Even Legendary, Unique ones.

If that wasn't enough, then you add a whole system for capturing and collecting monsters, even rare and Legendary types. Then for a cherry on top, you can also collect and customize robots.

All of this and I haven't even talked about the amazing soundtrack yet. The devs still update the game every week till now with new content (go and check the steam page updates), even though the game came out 4 years ago. They even gave out their first big DLC content for free, and they even reply to every review personally till this day, we are talking over 7K reviews here.

Note: The English translation is good but since this is translated from Korean, it doesn’t have the best localization. So the game is perfectly understandable, with nothing that will hinder your enjoyment unless you are someone who is really bothered by games that lack great localization.

[Valkyria Chronicles]

[Valkyria Chronicles 4]

This one is really hard to explain through words alone, but just in case, the VC series is a World War 2 military setting story, where you act as the lead of a squad and take mission to drive back the enemy. The story is drama heavy and the gameplay is tactical turn-based, but it's mixed with real-time third person shooter.

You can also make your own army by recruiting different types of solders, training them and upgrading their gear. From rifles to tanks, this is a game you have to experience to understand.

[CrossCode]

This is the indie game that puts "Triple A" games to shame. I don't even know where to begin really...the great soundtrack ? The beautiful and amazing pixel graphics ? Satisfying, smooth and impactful combat ? great side-quests and bosses ? Fun and great dungeons ? The expansive skill tree ? The sheer amount of content and work that went into this game, and into making it feel like you're really in an MMORPG is jaw dropping. All of that for 11$ ? O_o...If you're still on the fence, you can give the free demo a try first.

[Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark]

Let's keep it simple, do you have the Final Fantasy Tactics gameplay itch, and you really want to scratch it ? Then this is for you. The animations need are on the simple side, but other than that it's a great game with takes a lot from FFT. From the many, maaany different classes you can unlock and swap between, both normal ones and unique. To being able to capture monsters, and the general flow of the tactical turn-based combat.

[Cassette Beasts]

Open world monster collector with an actual soul, and I am not just talking about the banging soundtrack. One of the best monster customization out there with it's stamp system, then you add a world of side-quests, optional areas, big bosses, platforming, puzzles, and to top it off a social link system with multiple characters you can choose to partner with and deepen your relationship with them. If you like monster collectors, or hell even if you don't, this is a great turn-based JRPG that you shouldn't miss out on.

As always, please do add your own recommendations, and let me know if there is mistake or if something was missing, and have a nice day.

I don’t know what it is, I’m just going through a real dragon phase right now! I guess I’m seeing a lot of year of the dragon stuff the now?

Not so much ones where you hunt and kill them, unless you also have an option to tame them or something.

Maybe a little niche but I’m open to try any! I have steamdeck, playstation 5 and a switch 😊

Game Information

Game Title: Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Platforms:

• PC (Jan 26, 2024)

• PlayStation 5 (Jan 26, 2024)

• PlayStation 4 (Jan 26, 2024)

• Xbox Series X/S (Jan 26, 2024)

• Xbox One (Jan 26, 2024)

Trailer:

Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio

Publisher: SEGA

Review Aggregator:

Critic Reviews

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With a refined battle system, a stellar supporting cast, and the best side content the series has ever seen, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is one of the best RPGs of the modern era.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth feels like a victory lap while simultaneously paving the way for the future of the franchise.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth sets a new standard for the Yakuza series with its captivating story, mesmerizing gameplay, and richly detailed side activities.

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With its touching yet hilarious story and intricate, deep combat system, we already have a game of the year contender.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is an incredibly ambitious title that can be recommended without reservation. It has been improved in every nook and cranny compared to its predecessor, with the turn-based battles benefiting in particular. The story offers an ambivalent rollercoaster ride, especially from the halfway point onwards, and the side quests are more varied and sprawling than ever before. And there won't be a better nostalgia trip for Yakuza/Kiryu fans any time soon.

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Taking the franchise to new heights and new locales, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the pinnacle of the longstanding franchise. The game magnificently pulls off the difficult task of giving new and loyal players the best of both worlds with a new Ichiban-led story while also nailing emotional pay-off years in the making with Kiryu's story portions. Providing quality side content that is addicting and seemingly endless, there isn't a single drip of the game that is dry, dull, or not worth your time. Never have I played a title this rewarding and satisfying with its delightful humour found in substories and over-the-top turn-based combat. It may be largely set in a different country with the picturesque and gigantic Honolulu but this is the Like a Dragon series through and through. Infinite Wealth is like an ocean. Let it all sink in. I promise it's well worth it.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is not just Ichiban's best game yet, but so far, it may be my favourite in the series, hands down.

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Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth sun-baked adventure expertly improves on the last game's formula, while giving enough space for both of its leading Dragons to truly shine.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth features one of the series' best stories yet, all while packing in a wealth of fantastic side content

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Yakuza is a unique series, and for a long time, it felt like the only reason it worked in all its glorious surreality and heartfelt storylines was Kiryu. However, Infinite Wealth proves Yakuza can exist past Kiryu’s legacy, and Ichiban is the right man to bring about Yakuza’s new generation.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is another rich entry in this long-running series, which clearly still has more to offer before it runs out of steam.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the most emotionally impactful chapter in gaming’s best soap opera. It struggles to stay fully engaging from start to finish due to a supersized runtime filled with exhausting exposition dumps, but developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio delivers a deeply personal story that’s serious without sacrificing its heart. If any video game could leave you with a new lease on life, it’s this.

- - German -

Infinite Wealth is a chaotic masterpiece. The game celebrates its silliness and just lets me have fun in its colorful open world. The revised combat system offers additional strategic depth and a highly entertaining, over the top presentation. The side activities are the best in the series. The addicting "Sujimon" and "Dondoko Island" mini-games in particular allow you to completely lose yourself and invest countless hours in them.

Despite its silliness, Infinite Wealth manages to establish believable characters and evoke deep emotions. Kiryu's touching story in particular will bring tears to the eyes of long-time fans. Newcomers will quickly be overwhelmed by the countless characters, storylines and gameplay mechanics. If you want to get into the Like a Dragon series, I recommend you start with an older installment and save this wild work of art as the crowning conclusion.

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Violent stakes once again meet zany shenanigans in Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the series' much-improved second RPG.

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The amount of content, time, and thought that has been put into Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is staggering, and it's inarguable that it is worth every penny for both fans of the franchise, but also those wanting to try it out for the first time. Even though I was lucky enough to have my copy of the game three weeks before this review went live, I can say there are still huge amounts of gameplay left for me to play, with the multiple mini-games, substories, and activities keeping me entertained. If I had to put a number on it, there are easily triple-digit hours worth of game here, and nearly all of it is incredible.

There are a few bugbears to put up with, with the odd bug here and there, some character models do look poor - reserved for the infrequently seen side-characters or the NPCs on the streets -, and some parts of the city do feel empty, and not lived in. That said, not only are these all relatively minimal and inconsequential to the larger experience, but you'll quickly realize that the good way outweighs the small amounts of bad, and you'll have an absolute blast in what could be the studio's best game yet.

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Suffice it to say, Infinite Wealth has everything good about the Like a Dragon series going for it. The previous game was a revolution, a total change of what a Like a Dragon game is. Infinite Wealth is evolution, the ideas of the past polished and perfected.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a sublimely designed celebration not only of its own storied past, but of the joys of gaming itself. Epic in scale, driven by an emotive story, and overflowing with compelling action and absorbing activities, Infinite Wealth’s bold ambition pays off handsomely, resulting in one of the finest open-world adventures ever made.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a sublime RPG with a fantastic combat system, absorbing stories, and at-times fascinating story, if it wasn't let down by its drip-fed narrative nature and heavy nostalgic leanings

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The scope and depth of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth are stunning, as is the amount of addictive fun the game provides. With a ton of new mechanics, minigames that are more like full-sized games, and great characters, this enormous (and enormously entertaining) action/RPG title is one of the best values in AAA gaming. Like a Dragon is willing to do anything to entertain you. You should probably get on board if you aren't already.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a staggeringly massive RPG featuring the culmination of all that RGG Studios, and the Yakuza/Like a Dragon franchise, have worked towards over the last two decades. An incredibly high quality experience that doubles down on everything that was beloved about the previous entry, Infinite Wealth completes the series' transformation into a genre-leading JRPG franchise.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a triumph, and a worthy continuation of the Like a Dragon franchise. RGG Studio has managed to improve on the gameplay mechanics and features of the previous title in virtually every way whilst upholding the narrative quality and goofy nature of the series. The game is not without its flaws, but they are overshadowed by its strengths, and the game deserves praise for its ambition and innovation. Infinite Wealth is undoubtedly an early game of the year contender, and a must play for RPG lovers and Yakuza enthusiasts alike.

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Sprawling, enthralling, and packed with dynamic brawling, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth isn’t just the best turn-based Like a Dragon game, it’s one of the greatest games in the entire series.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth surpasses expectations with its seamless integration of compelling narrative, diverse gameplay mechanics, and innovative features such as tag team attacks, or Sujimon Battles. The meticulously crafted landscapes of Yokohama, and Hawaii, complemented by the return of beloved characters elevate the narrative, captivating both series veterans and newcomers alike. Positioned as a must-play, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth offers an unforgettable journey through vibrant worlds that firmly establishes it as an early standout among the best games of 2024.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is what all sequels should aspire to be. The gameplay is improved upon all-around, the story is riveting from start to finish, and the breadth of side content is second-to-none. It may be early, but I feel confident in saying that one of 2024’s game of the year frontrunners has debuted not even a month in.

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Like a Dragon’s Infinite Wealth delivers a captivating RPG experience that surpasses its predecessor in every way. With refined mechanics and an expansive world bursting with content, players are treated to a gaming experience of remarkable depth. The emotionally charged narrative, filled with unexpected turns, adds a layer of poignancy, making the journey in Infinite Wealth a memorable exploration of both gameplay and storytelling excellence.

It may not be on everyone’s list of games to play, but it definitely should be. As for this reviewer, it makes a strong early claim of being my personal Game of the Year.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the end result of two decades of iteration from Ryu Ga Gotoku and the studio's best game yet. Sprawling but never bloated, it remains captivating from beginning to end across both its main narrative and bountiful side adventures, almost never missing a beat.

- Portuguese -

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Despite changing the name of the franchise for us in the West, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is more of the same that we've come to love. A huge variety of content to dive into and an ambitious, heartening story help to bring this package into one that fans of the series will absolutely adore. RGG Studios have polished the foundations of the new RPG battle system to a shine in this new entry and the result is a game full of personality and refreshing spirit that is a joy to experience from beginning to end. This game is an ambitious jump into a new frontier for the Like A Dragon franchise and is all the better for it. For those who have experienced the story of Like A Dragon up until now, you be doing yourself a disservice to miss this.

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Infinite Wealth is a stellar follow-up to Yakuza: Like a Dragon in just about every way. It's bigger, bolder and with some smart tweaks to combat it's a significantly better turn-based RPG. Series fans have a ton to look forward to in the larger-than-life story and emotional character moments, and though there are some glaring issues with its dungeons and post-game offerings, the end result is the franchise's best entry yet.

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Like a Dragon fans will turn up in their droves for a new Yakuza story regardless of overall quality, but never has one been as utterly essential as Infinite Wealth.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth provides not just an incredible Yakuza and JRPG experience, but provides a darn near infinite amount of content as well.

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A colossal JRPG that improves on its predecessor in ways big and small, making for an unmissable Hawaiian retreat.

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The game builds on what Yakuza: Like a Dragon laid the foundation for, with a host of improvements and a much larger game. A proper send off for Kiryu and a new beginning for Kasuga.

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Despite this not being the traditional type of story we associate with Kiryu, Infinite Wealth is a fitting send-off to a legend of gaming. In the words of Kiryu, "Even if I'm not as strong as I once was, I'm still me. And I'm starting to think that's not so bad."

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As overstuffed as it is, we didn't want Infinite Wealth to end. It's such a high-effort package with tons of heart, and it's hard not to let that endearing feel sand down some of the game's rough mechanical edges.

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Infinite Wealth’s greatest accomplishment is how much of that work still involves a deep, eclectic sense of play.

- - Italian -

Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth is the golden bridge between the glorious past of the franchise and its bright future. It's a rich game and an epic RPG, a celebration of the videogame medium itself and a modern twist on both the Shenmue and the Earthbound games. It can be slow at times and it requires knowledge of characters and events from previous games, but it's still a monumental effort.

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Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is devoted to trying all-new things while still reserving time for celebrating its long and storied history.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth shows Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and the entire Yakuza: Like a Dragon series at its finest. The best game in the series offers shocking and unbelievable content for players to experience across game modes like Dondoko Island, the brilliant and gut-wrenching story, and the intriguing new characters. Though it has some pacing issues here and there, and I still wish for slightly faster battles, this is the biggest, greatest, and most compelling adventure for Ichiban and Kiryu yet.

- - Italian -

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a bit of a culmination of everything the Ryū Ga Gotoku series has offered over the years. From the gameplay to the story to the activities and characters, the team has tried its best to present fans with a complete and level-headed experience, often succeeding and sometimes leaving a little bitter taste in our mouths due to some choices, especially narrative ones, that have not always convinced us.

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It’s a game about finding out who your mates are, and that they’ll be there for you no matter whether you need a good laugh, a telling off or a helping hand.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is one of the best RPGs we've played in years. Excellent combat, a wonderful cast of characters, and a willingness to be incredibly weird make it absolutely unmissable. Not only that, but it's so full to the brim with things to do, we could have probably spent another three weeks with it and not finished everything.

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Infinite Wealth honours its dying dragon and rising star with a Hawaiian platter of side stories, memoirs, and dynamic combat.

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Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth wears its title on its sleeve, a seemingly endless amount of content to explore wrapped in an emotional and entertaining story. It's Like A Dragon at its very, unique best.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth elevates the series to new heights. It takes existing ideas from the series, and adds layers of complexity, engaging content, and charm on top of it to create an unforgettable experience that walks a fine line between earnestly dramatic moments, and over-the-top hilarity. Ichiban Kasuga is one of the best protagonists in gaming, and I can't wait to see where Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio takes him next.

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Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is an overall fantastic entry in the franchise. Stuffed to the gills with content, there isn't a more fully packaged RPG on the market. The plot is charming and heartfelt, the characters are lovable, and the gameplay incredibly fun. It doesn't matter if you're a longtime Kiryu fan or jumped into the franchise with Kasuga; it's everything a Like a Dragon game should be.

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After a bit of a difficult start, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth soon manages to hit the gas, its story proving an engaging affair amid an ocean of mini-games and other distractions. This is a massive game, but one you'll want to dive headfirst into.

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Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth is a JRPG powerhouse, delivering one of the most endearing stories to date and an aspiring open-world design.

Hello Lovely People,

I am a millennial who has seen transition of technology from floppy disks to digital downloads, a PC user from 1995 and consoles user from 1997. I bought PSP in 2005 and used it for 4 years and i used to carry it around like we carry our phones around these days, the thing was an absolute dream come to with amazing of everything.

I have had a gaming PC back in 2006 which lasted 1 year until the games requirement made it obsolete so i gave up on PC Gaming. I recently started PC gaming 6 months ago after buying a chonky gaming laptop with RTX 4060.

On to the review after a little bit of background:

I have recently switched jobs and work in a completely remote location and travel on weekends on planes to home, went to market looking for a gaming handheld device because carrying 16 inch gaming laptop was not an option because of the real estate it takes over.

Saw a demo Rog ally at the store, loved the ergonomics but hated its built quality, saw a demo of legion go, liked it so bought it and it came with free carry case and an external 1 TB SSD drive as the legion go being sold in my region is 512gb.

Love the power Legion Go and overall the new gaming handheld devices have, i have been playing GtA 5 for the 6th time on a different device and trust me, it plays better than a PS3 and PS4. Ran Assassin Creed Origins and it looked absolutely beautiful.

I do not have a single complain in terms of graphics and its capability being a handheld device because as a PSP user, these graphics on a handheld device is like a dream come true.

I would though, do like to mention that PSP have a joystick which was flat, looked tough to use but very easy and competitive when you get a hang of it, i would really like to see if we get aftermarket legion go detachable controllers with flat joysticks which would REALLY make the device portable and easy to carry in soft bags and within the luggage without the chonnky hard case.

Also, kids, STOP COMPLAINING about bad graphics OR Windows PC, the windows give you ultimate freedom, i was stuck in a playstation ecosystem until 6 months ago i bought a gaming laptop which gave me complete freedom to play all the platforms games (With a PS5 controller) :P. Also, these graphics on a handheld device are dream come true for a guy like me and surely i suppose for million others.

Also, a message for lenovo, forgod sake improve the battery timing via software upgrades.

LLG:
1- Screen is amazing
2- built quality is fantastic
3- fan noise and whine is annoying
4- heavy to use and i am still struggling for ways and posture on how to use it while lying on bed

thanks for reading out the useless review, just wanted this out of my system and share with the community.

Game Information

Game Title: Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Platforms:

• PC (Jan 26, 2024)

• PlayStation 5 (Jan 26, 2024)

• PlayStation 4 (Jan 26, 2024)

• Xbox Series X/S (Jan 26, 2024)

• Xbox One (Jan 26, 2024)

Trailer:

Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio

Publisher: SEGA

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Critic Reviews

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With a refined battle system, a stellar supporting cast, and the best side content the series has ever seen, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is one of the best RPGs of the modern era.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth feels like a victory lap while simultaneously paving the way for the future of the franchise.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth sets a new standard for the Yakuza series with its captivating story, mesmerizing gameplay, and richly detailed side activities.

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With its touching yet hilarious story and intricate, deep combat system, we already have a game of the year contender.

- - German -

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is an incredibly ambitious title that can be recommended without reservation. It has been improved in every nook and cranny compared to its predecessor, with the turn-based battles benefiting in particular. The story offers an ambivalent rollercoaster ride, especially from the halfway point onwards, and the side quests are more varied and sprawling than ever before. And there won't be a better nostalgia trip for Yakuza/Kiryu fans any time soon.

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Taking the franchise to new heights and new locales, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the pinnacle of the longstanding franchise. The game magnificently pulls off the difficult task of giving new and loyal players the best of both worlds with a new Ichiban-led story while also nailing emotional pay-off years in the making with Kiryu's story portions. Providing quality side content that is addicting and seemingly endless, there isn't a single drip of the game that is dry, dull, or not worth your time. Never have I played a title this rewarding and satisfying with its delightful humour found in substories and over-the-top turn-based combat. It may be largely set in a different country with the picturesque and gigantic Honolulu but this is the Like a Dragon series through and through. Infinite Wealth is like an ocean. Let it all sink in. I promise it's well worth it.

- - Spanish -

Ichiban has returned with a bang in one of the best Yakuza saga titles ever made. The charisma of all the characters and the almost absurd variety of missions, activities and mini-games make it a sink of hours at the controls that are impossible to resist. Of course, if you have not played any Yakuza before or the previous Like a dragon it may not be a game for you and you should decide to start with the recent Like a dragon gaiden or with the first Like a dragon starring Ichiban.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is not just Ichiban's best game yet, but so far, it may be my favourite in the series, hands down.

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Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth sun-baked adventure expertly improves on the last game's formula, while giving enough space for both of its leading Dragons to truly shine.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth features one of the series' best stories yet, all while packing in a wealth of fantastic side content

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Among the wealth of Like a Dragon games we’ve had over the last year or so, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is easily the stand-out for me.

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Yakuza is a unique series, and for a long time, it felt like the only reason it worked in all its glorious surreality and heartfelt storylines was Kiryu. However, Infinite Wealth proves Yakuza can exist past Kiryu’s legacy, and Ichiban is the right man to bring about Yakuza’s new generation.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is another rich entry in this long-running series, which clearly still has more to offer before it runs out of steam.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the most emotionally impactful chapter in gaming’s best soap opera. It struggles to stay fully engaging from start to finish due to a supersized runtime filled with exhausting exposition dumps, but developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio delivers a deeply personal story that’s serious without sacrificing its heart. If any video game could leave you with a new lease on life, it’s this.

- - German -

Infinite Wealth is a chaotic masterpiece. The game celebrates its silliness and just lets me have fun in its colorful open world. The revised combat system offers additional strategic depth and a highly entertaining, over the top presentation. The side activities are the best in the series. The addicting "Sujimon" and "Dondoko Island" mini-games in particular allow you to completely lose yourself and invest countless hours in them.

Despite its silliness, Infinite Wealth manages to establish believable characters and evoke deep emotions. Kiryu's touching story in particular will bring tears to the eyes of long-time fans. Newcomers will quickly be overwhelmed by the countless characters, storylines and gameplay mechanics. If you want to get into the Like a Dragon series, I recommend you start with an older installment and save this wild work of art as the crowning conclusion.

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Violent stakes once again meet zany shenanigans in Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the series' much-improved second RPG.

- - Italian -

Infinite Wealth kept us immersed for dozens of hours in its world full of content, another testament to the talent of its creators.

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The amount of content, time, and thought that has been put into Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is staggering, and it's inarguable that it is worth every penny for both fans of the franchise, but also those wanting to try it out for the first time. Even though I was lucky enough to have my copy of the game three weeks before this review went live, I can say there are still huge amounts of gameplay left for me to play, with the multiple mini-games, substories, and activities keeping me entertained. If I had to put a number on it, there are easily triple-digit hours worth of game here, and nearly all of it is incredible.

There are a few bugbears to put up with, with the odd bug here and there, some character models do look poor - reserved for the infrequently seen side-characters or the NPCs on the streets -, and some parts of the city do feel empty, and not lived in. That said, not only are these all relatively minimal and inconsequential to the larger experience, but you'll quickly realize that the good way outweighs the small amounts of bad, and you'll have an absolute blast in what could be the studio's best game yet.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the mountaintop of the Like a Dragon series and a spectacular title that manages to impress from start to finish. This is a grand, momentous adventure that sees players control both of the series protagonists in a story that ultimately shapes the future of Like a Dragon. It's a masterpiece that improves gameplay systems from Yakuza: Like a Dragon while driving ambition in many other aspects.

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Suffice it to say, Infinite Wealth has everything good about the Like a Dragon series going for it. The previous game was a revolution, a total change of what a Like a Dragon game is. Infinite Wealth is evolution, the ideas of the past polished and perfected.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a sublimely designed celebration not only of its own storied past, but of the joys of gaming itself. Epic in scale, driven by an emotive story, and overflowing with compelling action and absorbing activities, Infinite Wealth’s bold ambition pays off handsomely, resulting in one of the finest open-world adventures ever made.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a sublime RPG with a fantastic combat system, absorbing stories, and at-times fascinating story, if it wasn't let down by its drip-fed narrative nature and heavy nostalgic leanings

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The scope and depth of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth are stunning, as is the amount of addictive fun the game provides. With a ton of new mechanics, minigames that are more like full-sized games, and great characters, this enormous (and enormously entertaining) action/RPG title is one of the best values in AAA gaming. Like a Dragon is willing to do anything to entertain you. You should probably get on board if you aren't already.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a staggeringly massive RPG featuring the culmination of all that RGG Studios, and the Yakuza/Like a Dragon franchise, have worked towards over the last two decades. An incredibly high quality experience that doubles down on everything that was beloved about the previous entry, Infinite Wealth completes the series' transformation into a genre-leading JRPG franchise.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a triumph, and a worthy continuation of the Like a Dragon franchise. RGG Studio has managed to improve on the gameplay mechanics and features of the previous title in virtually every way whilst upholding the narrative quality and goofy nature of the series. The game is not without its flaws, but they are overshadowed by its strengths, and the game deserves praise for its ambition and innovation. Infinite Wealth is undoubtedly an early game of the year contender, and a must play for RPG lovers and Yakuza enthusiasts alike.

- - Spanish -

If something made you hesitant to buy it, I hope I've convinced you. It's worth every penny.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the studio's best ever work, giving us one hell of a story, and gameplay that remains fun throughout.

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Sprawling, enthralling, and packed with dynamic brawling, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth isn’t just the best turn-based Like a Dragon game, it’s one of the greatest games in the entire series.

- - Italian -

Not everything is well-focused in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, but the rate of cringe and exaggeration in narrative and gameplay is such that is almost impossible not being entertained.

- - Spanish -

After the departure of Toshihiro Nagoshi, Ryu ga Gotoku Studio shows its best side in an installment that brings together past and future without sparing any means or affection. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth unites fans of Kiryu Kazuma and Kasuga Ichiban in a great adventure in which laughter and tears are guaranteed.

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Baffling business decisions aside, Infinite Wealth is another stellar entry in the Like a Dragon series.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth surpasses expectations with its seamless integration of compelling narrative, diverse gameplay mechanics, and innovative features such as tag team attacks, or Sujimon Battles. The meticulously crafted landscapes of Yokohama, and Hawaii, complemented by the return of beloved characters elevate the narrative, captivating both series veterans and newcomers alike. Positioned as a must-play, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth offers an unforgettable journey through vibrant worlds that firmly establishes it as an early standout among the best games of 2024.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is what all sequels should aspire to be. The gameplay is improved upon all-around, the story is riveting from start to finish, and the breadth of side content is second-to-none. It may be early, but I feel confident in saying that one of 2024’s game of the year frontrunners has debuted not even a month in.

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Like a Dragon’s Infinite Wealth delivers a captivating RPG experience that surpasses its predecessor in every way. With refined mechanics and an expansive world bursting with content, players are treated to a gaming experience of remarkable depth. The emotionally charged narrative, filled with unexpected turns, adds a layer of poignancy, making the journey in Infinite Wealth a memorable exploration of both gameplay and storytelling excellence.

It may not be on everyone’s list of games to play, but it definitely should be. As for this reviewer, it makes a strong early claim of being my personal Game of the Year.

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Stuffed with content and pathos, Infinite Wealth delivers a near-excessive amount of urban crime-drama adventure.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the end result of two decades of iteration from Ryu Ga Gotoku and the studio's best game yet. Sprawling but never bloated, it remains captivating from beginning to end across both its main narrative and bountiful side adventures, almost never missing a beat.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is packed with the absurd humor, crime drama, and mini-games you expect from the JRPG series.

- - Portuguese -

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is, along with Lost Judgment, one of RGG's most ambitious titles. The union of the two dragons brings a mature plot, full of intrigue, with fun and exciting moments, but also a strong criticism of our society.

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Despite changing the name of the franchise for us in the West, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is more of the same that we've come to love. A huge variety of content to dive into and an ambitious, heartening story help to bring this package into one that fans of the series will absolutely adore. RGG Studios have polished the foundations of the new RPG battle system to a shine in this new entry and the result is a game full of personality and refreshing spirit that is a joy to experience from beginning to end. This game is an ambitious jump into a new frontier for the Like A Dragon franchise and is all the better for it. For those who have experienced the story of Like A Dragon up until now, you be doing yourself a disservice to miss this.

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Infinite Wealth is a stellar follow-up to Yakuza: Like a Dragon in just about every way. It's bigger, bolder and with some smart tweaks to combat it's a significantly better turn-based RPG. Series fans have a ton to look forward to in the larger-than-life story and emotional character moments, and though there are some glaring issues with its dungeons and post-game offerings, the end result is the franchise's best entry yet.

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Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a game all about heart. A main character with a heart of gold, a story full of heart-warming and heart-wrenching moments, and a world that showcases the heartbeat of what makes the Like A Dragon franchise as special as it is.

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Like a Dragon fans will turn up in their droves for a new Yakuza story regardless of overall quality, but never has one been as utterly essential as Infinite Wealth.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth provides not just an incredible Yakuza and JRPG experience, but provides a darn near infinite amount of content as well.

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A colossal JRPG that improves on its predecessor in ways big and small, making for an unmissable Hawaiian retreat.

- - Arabic -

The game builds on what Yakuza: Like a Dragon laid the foundation for, with a host of improvements and a much larger game. A proper send off for Kiryu and a new beginning for Kasuga.

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Despite this not being the traditional type of story we associate with Kiryu, Infinite Wealth is a fitting send-off to a legend of gaming. In the words of Kiryu, "Even if I'm not as strong as I once was, I'm still me. And I'm starting to think that's not so bad."

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As overstuffed as it is, we didn't want Infinite Wealth to end. It's such a high-effort package with tons of heart, and it's hard not to let that endearing feel sand down some of the game's rough mechanical edges.

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Infinite Wealth’s greatest accomplishment is how much of that work still involves a deep, eclectic sense of play.

- - Italian -

Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth is the golden bridge between the glorious past of the franchise and its bright future. It's a rich game and an epic RPG, a celebration of the videogame medium itself and a modern twist on both the Shenmue and the Earthbound games. It can be slow at times and it requires knowledge of characters and events from previous games, but it's still a monumental effort.

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Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is devoted to trying all-new things while still reserving time for celebrating its long and storied history.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth shows Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and the entire Yakuza: Like a Dragon series at its finest. The best game in the series offers shocking and unbelievable content for players to experience across game modes like Dondoko Island, the brilliant and gut-wrenching story, and the intriguing new characters. Though it has some pacing issues here and there, and I still wish for slightly faster battles, this is the biggest, greatest, and most compelling adventure for Ichiban and Kiryu yet.

- - Italian -

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a bit of a culmination of everything the Ryū Ga Gotoku series has offered over the years. From the gameplay to the story to the activities and characters, the team has tried its best to present fans with a complete and level-headed experience, often succeeding and sometimes leaving a little bitter taste in our mouths due to some choices, especially narrative ones, that have not always convinced us.

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It’s a game about finding out who your mates are, and that they’ll be there for you no matter whether you need a good laugh, a telling off or a helping hand.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is one of the best RPGs we've played in years. Excellent combat, a wonderful cast of characters, and a willingness to be incredibly weird make it absolutely unmissable. Not only that, but it's so full to the brim with things to do, we could have probably spent another three weeks with it and not finished everything.

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Infinite Wealth honours its dying dragon and rising star with a Hawaiian platter of side stories, memoirs, and dynamic combat.

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Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth wears its title on its sleeve, a seemingly endless amount of content to explore wrapped in an emotional and entertaining story. It's Like A Dragon at its very, unique best.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth elevates the series to new heights. It takes existing ideas from the series, and adds layers of complexity, engaging content, and charm on top of it to create an unforgettable experience that walks a fine line between earnestly dramatic moments, and over-the-top hilarity. Ichiban Kasuga is one of the best protagonists in gaming, and I can't wait to see where Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio takes him next.

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Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is an overall fantastic entry in the franchise. Stuffed to the gills with content, there isn't a more fully packaged RPG on the market. The plot is charming and heartfelt, the characters are lovable, and the gameplay incredibly fun. It doesn't matter if you're a longtime Kiryu fan or jumped into the franchise with Kasuga; it's everything a Like a Dragon game should be.

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After a bit of a difficult start, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth soon manages to hit the gas, its story proving an engaging affair amid an ocean of mini-games and other distractions. This is a massive game, but one you'll want to dive headfirst into.

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It’s not often that I’ll sit down and enjoy a game throughout the entirety of my playthrough. Even the best reviewed games will have parts of it that exist simply to extend the games length for no real reason (I’m looking at you, GTAV). Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth opens 2024 with a bang, showcasing the best of what the series has to offer and more.

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Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth is a JRPG powerhouse, delivering one of the most endearing stories to date and an aspiring open-world design.

So i started being obsessed with handhelds a couple years ago, when I got a Zelda Game and Watch during secret santa. I completed links awakening on it and felt it was some of the best gaming expereinces i have. I love having a small and think game console in my pocket that I can game on no matter how short the time was. I was even gaming during elevator rides.

Fast forward to now, I have amassed 10+ handhelds, and I just want to give my 2cents on these devices:

• Zelda/Mario Game and Watch: (5/10) This thing is amazing. It has a perfect sleep mode which is rare. Battery life is insane. Runs the game perfectly. Only downside is it only has 3 games on it, and 2 of them are too old for my taste. I would give it 10/10 if it can be easily modded to play other GB and NES games. But so far you'll need sodering skills to do that.

• Miyoo Mini (9/10): To me, the miyoo mini is almost perfect. The only thing missing is a good sleep mode, but its not a make or break feature. OnionOS is fantastic, and have recently acquired Drastic support for NDS games. its the perfect pocketable size, and the thin screen bezels and design makes it look like a modernized OG Game Boy, which gives it a huge nostalgia factor.

• Miyoo Mini Plus (9/10): Same as Miyoo Mini. I use it when i wanna Play PS1 games due to the MM screen being too small. I ahve since modded my Miyoo Mini to look like a playstation console and is now too precious to be played with, so i mainly game on the MM+. Its also the device i have in my bag/pocket most of the time, and have finished quite a number of games on it. Cant really say this for my other handhelds.

• Funkey S (5/10): great for show and tell, not great for gaming at all. Makes a fun little keychain.

• SteamDeck (8/10): its great for when you have 10-20 minutes in the house and just wanna play a bit. Its also great for putting on your night stand and gaming before bed. Other than that, I still prefer the actual PC for longer sessions, and I only think its portable enough for carrying outside, let alone going on trips. But for those 20 minutes, I dont think anything beats it.

• GPDWin4 (6/10): Man i really want to love this, but I've come to the conclusion that, AAA games just arent meant to be played out and about (for me). I wish I could fuse the steam deck with GPDwin4, but I cant. The screen is too small for a lot of AAA games, and the battery life is abysmal. Also, you cant charge it with a normal powerbank, you need at least 45 watts, which is not easy to come by. It has the build quality and the slide up screen with keyboard is really good for windows, but overall its just not a good experience. If I'm at home, steamdeck beats it. If im out, I'll play something else. This end up having no value for me.

• Retroid Pocket 2+ (4/10): man what was I thinking. This is the console i dislike the most. It is way too underpowered to be running android and the screen is just too small for its size. Also now, theres the 2S whcih is miles ahead in terms of performance, so yeah.... This is the only one i actually regret buying.

• Odin Pro (6/10): was good for a while, and then i tried to do some PS2 on it and it basically cant run most of the games, which is kinda the issue. For anything PS1 or below, I have the miyoo mini plus. Above PS1 theres GC, DC, PS2 and 3DS, PSP and Vita. It was so much more powerful than the miyoo mini plus yet it struggles with so many games in these systems. It was too early for its time, and the Odin 2 kinda proved it. moving on.

• The Switch OLED (9/10): The updated OLED is an amazing device. Just amazing. OLED screens on handhelds are basically a must at this point. I would even go as far as to say, a SWITCH OLED, is the superior emulation handheld. Everyone should buy one off the shelves and get it modded for your emulation needs. Its thin, light, has joycons, perfect screen, cheap (its roughly US$209 where I live), huge battery life, and top notch build quality. You just cant beat it no matter where you look. The only issue is finding someone to mod it, or learning to mod it. I havent modded mine yet, but if I ever get the Switch 2, I'll probably mod my OLED.

• The Switch Lite (7/10): I love its size. It has the perfect portable size. BUT not being able to connect to the TV is just a huge bummer, and Nintendo onlines save system is such a drag. I end up just using my big switch on the go because of that. It would be a 9/10 if it had TV out.

• OG Switch (8/10): it was probably the most innovative handheld ive seen when it was first announced. The moment you see it, you can instantly imagine yourself playing it in different scenarios. And for the most part, I have. Played overcooked with my cousins during family dinners at a restaurant, Played mario kart with a friend during the down times at a wedding, picked up the console and just kept playing when I left the house, etc. An absolutely seemless experience. Just wish it had more power. It shouldve been the OLED but they werent able to give us more power on that device.... so yeah will wait for switch 2.

Theres a couple that I didn't add but didnt want to do them all. Also my retroid pocket 4 pro just arrived so im definitely gonna be tinkering with that in the next couple of days.

In conclusion, I think Im gonna stop buying handhelds (except for Switch 2) for the time being, because I figured out my best configuration:

1. a small pocketable handheld for ps1 and below. (miyoo mini v4/plus)

2. a slightly larger handheld for all the above + N64/GC/PS2/DC/3DS (retroid pocket 4 pro)

3. an android device with controllers (retroid pocket 4 pro)

4. a switch oled (or switch 2 when it comes out)

I have made up my mind to not do AAA games on the go because its just not worth it at the moment in terms of size and battery life, and the switch library is vast and brilliant and its gonna take me a couple years to catch up on my switch backlog anyways. Switch also has a perfect sleep mode and the user experience is just miles ahead of any of these emulator handhelds. Plus if im with a friend, I can just split the joycons and start playing with them.

I need some advice or shared experiences with the Samsung s95c. I've been using it for about two weeks now, and I'm facing this irritating issue where the screen goes black for a second during my PlayStation 5 gaming sessions. 🎮

I reached out to Samsung support, gave them all the details, and guess what? They blamed my PlayStation and casually mentioned that my TV isn't built for gaming. 🤦‍♂️ Has anyone else dealt with this, and how did you resolve it? It's frustrating to deal with these random blackouts, and getting a response like that just adds to the annoyance. Currently navigating the warranty process, hoping for a solution. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated! 🙏

Mine was when Sony quit supporting the Original PlayStation's System Link cable in its First Party and most Third Party games.

My best friend and I used to play the shit out of Test Drive 4 and Coolboarders 2.

I want to say it was the 427 Cobra "RASPUTINX" (me) vs. '67 Stingray "FOEHAMMER" (him) in San Fransisco was the track we played the most.

But I can't emphasize enough how special it was in those days to be able to play head to head on separate monitors/televisions. Outside of finicky and expensive computers on smallish monitors, the only other option would be an arcade game.

So we were both hyped to find out that Coolboarders 3 and Test Drive 5 were coming out. All we needed was 2 copies of each game.

Wait...why isn't...there's no System Link option? FUUUUUUUUUU.

No effing way did we just buy 2 copies of a game we would have otherwise rented...and they wouldn't take them back once opened...and OF COURSE we'd opened all 4 copies.

Maybe a year or so later...OK, PlayStation 2 is coming out... We have to be sure, we've heard System Link is coming back. What will we need to make that work? Call SCEA, chick tells me I will need: 2 FireWire Cables and a FireWire Hub.

OK, so...that's BIG MONEY. (It's also totally wrong, but it's what I was told when I called Sony of America and asked.) I forget, but the hub alone I think was 80 bucks, and the cables were probably every bit of 30-40 EACH. So like a cheap console worth of gear and cables just to use System Link? Sony is the WORST! (Once again, not true, but Sony's fault, 100%)

Needless to say, that's why me and my friend decided to wait for the MS Xbox. I already had a FastEthernet hub (not a switch), and we could get Network cables made next door to his house at the local phone company's warehouse/service shop. Also fueled a miniLAN Party scene in my small town that lasted through the early 360 days.

My died in '05, he never did get Internet or LIVE!. He would have loved Ark...he liked anything coop, and loved dinosaurs.