This is a collection of my posts from X, my main social and the first place I post everything. You’ll find video game guides, comics, fiction, my writing and author updates, and other topics I cover.
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I beat Assassin's Creed: Shadows about a week and a half ago. Absolutely loved the game. There are a few things I didn't like (same with any game), but overall I loved it. Did not shoot for 100%.
Fun fact: Assassins Creed Unity - It does not have the ability to change the difficulty setting, and is said to be hte hardest "Pre-Origin" assassins creed game, in regards to combat. I didn't notice when I played and beat it in the past. B...
So due to all these (and various other reasons) doing a full play through versus hitting random games is highly recommended, especially if you want to do a deep dive into the lore, character history and caveats.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – Direct sequel to Ichiban’s debut and Gaiden; stakes assume you’ve seen both. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – Celebratory epilogue that references virtually every prior game—perfect finale.
Like a Dragon: Ishin – Historical spin‑off with series actors; character parallels resonate once you know the main cast. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name – Bridges Kiryu’s life between 6 and Infinite Wealth; spoilers for bo...
Lost Judgement – Direct sequel that references Judgement and late‑Kiryu‑era events; best played right after Judgement. Yakuza: Like a Dragon – Soft reboot starring Ichiban; inherits a world shaped by 0–6 and nods to past lore.
Yakuza 6: Song of Life – Intended as Kiryu’s curtain call; its emotional weight relies on having lived his whole journey. Judgement – Stand‑alone legal thriller in Kamurocho; Easter eggs reward series veterans without spoiling Kiryu’s final...
Deeper dive part 2 (play order) Yakuza Kiwami 2 – Expands Tojo Clan politics and emotional arcs from Kiwami 1. Yakuza 3 Remastered – Shifts the setting to Okinawa and explores consequences of 1–2; context deepens its father‑figure themes.
I also want to share a DEEPER DIVE into the play order (and why). Deeper dive part 1 Yakuza 0 – Prequel set in 1988 that frames Kiryu & Majima’s origins and core themes. Yakuza Kiwami 1 – Remake of the original 2005 game; directly pays off...
Let me also share my play order. part 1 - Yakuza 0 Yakuza Kiwami 1 Yakuza Kiwami 2 Yakuza Remastered 3 Yakuza Remastered 4 Yakuza Remastered 5 Yakuza 6 - Song Of Life Judgement Lost Judgement Yakuza - Like A Dragon Like A Dragon - Ishin
Each game lasts a solid average of 100+ hours. Some of the games are less, but if you add the total hours of all games up they'll average about 100 hours per game.
Tour Tips: Fans can walk the main drag (Kabukichō Ichibangai) and spot photo‑op corners used in cutscenes—just remember public fighting minigames are strictly 2D pixels only.
Yakuza Presence: Real gangs once dominated Kabukichō, but heavy policing and redevelopment (like the 2014 “Hotel Gracery Godzilla” project) have pushed them underground; the games freeze the locale in its more lawless late‑90s vibe.
Atmosphere: While Kabukichō has its share of shady touts and host clubs, daytime crime is minimal; most visitors describe it as lively but safe—unlike the constant gang skirmishes Kiryu survives nightly.
Street Grid & Landmarks: The Showa‑era batting center, Don Quijote megastore, narrow “Golden Gai” bar alleys, and even the gate to Shinjuku’s Kabukichō are faithfully mirrored. (https://t.co/egzGeN454w, https://t.co/nEd5Iv9qME)
Yakuza series.. I didn't realize Kamurocho is based off a real city. It is a 1:1 love‑letter to Kabukichō, Tokyo’s neon‑soaked red‑light district in Shinjuku.
I'm running around looking at videos on Twitter, well X now, and trying out the Grok @ to see what the extent of the intelligence behind it is. I have found it to be interesting in digging up back story, context and history on videos so now...
I was playing around with possibly using Substack, but then I realized when you do a blog it doesn't push it out, has to be shared and marketing separately. So I'll probably stick to the personal blog instead.