"Infinite Wealth: Yakuza Game Transports to America"

The Yakuza game series, known for its earnest goofiness and mix of simulation, melodrama, satire, and parody, has found an international audience, particularly in America. The franchise's first main entry to venture outside Japan, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, will take players to Hawaii, marking a significant shift for the series. The games' unexpected charm and viral moments, such as a chicken named Nugget working as a business manager, have helped draw in new players and spur interest in previous titles, leading to increased popularity and global releases.