# Game Streaming Expansions Microsoft is Adding the Entire Yakuza Series to Xbox Game Pass By Colin Smith | Published 2022-07-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yakuza-series References: [kitguru.net](https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/the-full-yakuza-series-returns-to-xbox-game-pass/) & [yakuza.sega](https://yakuza.sega.com/agegate.php)  [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcloud-game-library) announced the next set of games coming to [Xbox Game Pass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-game-pass-update) which will include the full Yakuza series. The Yakuza series of video games began in 2005 with Yakuza 1, and the most recent iteration of the mainline series is 'Yakuza: Like a Dragon' from 2020. The Japanese role-playing games have garnered a devout player base for their engaging stories and interesting gameplay styles. With the addition of the complete Yakuza series to Xbox Game Pass, current subscribers will be able to enjoy the entire backlog for free, experiencing one of the most iconic JRPG series to date. Additionally, the games will be available for new subscribers as well, who can take advantage of [Microsoft's $1 for three months promotion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-game-pass-promotion). Image Credit: Sega ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Game Streaming:** Game streaming services offer opportunities for businesses to expand their reach to new audiences and offer unique experiences. - **Subscription-based Gaming:** Subscription-based gaming offers a new source of revenue for the video game industry, and allows users to access a variety of games at an affordable price. - **Retro Gaming:** The growing popularity of retro gaming offers opportunities for businesses to capitalize on nostalgia and reintroduce classic games to a new audience. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Industry:** The video game industry can continue to innovate by exploring new models for subscription-based gaming and expanding to game streaming services. - **Tech Industry:** Tech companies can partner with gaming companies to develop and improve game streaming infrastructure, as well as explore new technologies for subscription-based gaming. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can explore opportunities for collaboration with the gaming industry to develop and produce video game adaptations of popular movies and TV shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game-Streaming Service Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-game-pass-update.md) - [Japanese TV Adaptation Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yakuza-sega.md) - [Expanded Game-Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcloud-game-library.md) - [Expanded Game-Streaming Functionalities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stream-your-own-game.md) - [Cultural Supernatural Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghostwire-tokyo-1.md) - [Accessible Cloud Streaming Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-pass-cloud-fire-tv.md) - [Japanese Adventure Game Prequels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/like-a-dragon-gaiden.md) - [Expansive Game Library Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubisoft-game.md) - [Expanded Game-Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps-plus-extra.md)