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Poll Divides on Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: Critics See 7–8/10, Fans Split
gaming10 days ago

Poll Divides on Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: Critics See 7–8/10, Fans Split

A Push Square poll shows divided reactions to Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: critics cluster around 7–8/10 while hardcore fans view the remake as flawed or mixed due to story changes and content cuts. The piece notes it’s one of the lowest-rated Yakuza/Like a Dragon titles by critics, but the site’s own PS5 review gave it an 8/10, praising gameplay despite the controversial changes. Readers are invited to cast their own score on a 1–10 scale.

Mario Tennis Fever Sparks a Promising UK Charts Debut
gaming17 days ago

Mario Tennis Fever Sparks a Promising UK Charts Debut

Mario Tennis Fever debuts strongly in the UK physical charts by landing at No. 2, just behind EA Sports FC 26, with several new entries entering the top 5–6 (Mario Kart World at No. 3, Reanimal at No. 4, The Sims 4: Royalty & Legacy at No. 5, and Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties at No. 6). Switch 2 titles are factoring into the mix, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe slips from the top 10, and the full Top 40 with platform breakdowns is provided.

PS5 Remake of Yakuza 3 Divides Critics with New Dark Ties DLC
technology24 days ago

PS5 Remake of Yakuza 3 Divides Critics with New Dark Ties DLC

A PS5 remake of the 2009 PS3 game Yakuza 3, named Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, launches February 11, 2026 across PS5/PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. While it has received generally positive but mixed feedback (OpenCritic around 75/100 with 72% of critics recommending), reviewers remain divided on whether the remake surpasses the original, with IGN’s Tristan Ogilvie giving it a 7/10 and calling it enjoyable but not as well-rounded as the series’ best entries.

Packed PS5/PS4 Week: Yakuza Kiwami 3 and High on Life 2 Lead February 9–15
gaming26 days ago

Packed PS5/PS4 Week: Yakuza Kiwami 3 and High on Life 2 Lead February 9–15

A busy Feb 9–15 for PS5/PS4 kicks off with headlining releases like Yakuza Kiwami 3 (plus Dark Ties) and High on Life 2, alongside Reanimal and a slate of other titles such as Crisol: Theatre of Idols, Romeo Is a Dead Man, BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard, Disciples: Domination, Pure Pool Pro, RIDE 6, and Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, with dates spread across February 10–13.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 Director: Balance Respect for the Original with Bold Modernization
gaming1 month ago

Yakuza Kiwami 3 Director: Balance Respect for the Original with Bold Modernization

RGG’s Ryosuke Horii says Yakuza Kiwami 3 will carefully balance honoring the original Yakuza 3 with meaningful changes, addressing its rough edges, and employing a younger development team to avoid nostalgia bias. The remake adds new content like the Dark Ties campaign and aims to modernize combat, signaling a more ambitious revival rather than a simple retread.

12 Sega Game Gear Classics Included in Yakuza Kiwami 3 on Xbox
gaming1 month ago

12 Sega Game Gear Classics Included in Yakuza Kiwami 3 on Xbox

Ahead of the February 12 Xbox launch, 12 Sega Game Gear titles will be playable inside Yakuza Kiwami 3 (and Dark Tides), including Sonic Chaos, Pac-Man, Streets of Rage and more, with some titles offering split-screen multiplayer; the package also includes three classic arcade games, though some fans are disappointed that these games can’t be played outside the Yakuza bundle.