Yakuza 8's name change was specifically for new Western players
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The creators of Yakuza / Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, have given some explanation for the series title change
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Interview with Ken Yasuda, who plays Yu Namba in Ryu ga Gotoku 8 is now available: It feels like the culmination of my career and Please look forward to it with great
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Sega explains why it's officially ditching the Yakuza name for Like a Dragon : r/Games
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Every Change Like a Dragon: Ishin is making (That we know of) – The Story Arc
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Why Yakuza 8 is titled Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
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Three new Yakuza games and a name change - digitec
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Kazuma Kiryu - Wikipedia
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Why did Sega change Yakuza to Like a Dragon? We asked the devs and learned that the title Like a Dragon 8 isn't finalized yet - AUTOMATON WEST
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Like a Dragon Ishin's Refusal to Change Is Its Best and Worst Feature
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Ryu Ga Gotoku 8 Title Clarification Sparks Fan Debate|Game8
Steam Community :: Guide :: The Ultimate Yakuza Iceberg (やくざの氷山)
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How do you feel about Yakuza franchise being renamed to Like a Dragon?
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Yakuza 3, Yakuza Wiki
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Review : Yakuza Like a Dragon : A Fresh Start : Seasoned Gaming
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Yakuza Developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Has a New Franchise In The Works