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North American Anime, Manga Releases, October 26-November 1

Let This Grieving Soul Retire, The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs The World's Greatest Clan anime; Monster-Colored Island, Nezumi's First Love manga ship ― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Cyborg 009 VS Devilman BDPlease Discotek US$29.95 October 28 Golden Boy BDCite Discotek US$29.95 October 28 Let This Grieving Soul Retire Part 1 BDAnimeNewsNetwork Crunchyroll US$69.98 Octob...
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Resident Evil Requiem Game's Story Recap Video Reveals Deluxe Edition, Switch 2 Controller, amiibo

Lady Dimitrescu's voice actress Maggie Robertson narrates video for February 27 game ― Capcom began streaming on Wednesday a "Road to Requiem" video for its Resident Evil requiem (Biohazard requiem) game, and it reveals pre-orders for the game and its Deluxe Edition, a new Nintendo Switch 2 controller themed after the game, a new Switch 2 amiibo for Grace Ashcroft, and collaboration items in Fortnite...
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Game Gets Switch 2 Edition, Free Update on January 15

Switch 2 Edition adds higher resolution, mouse controls, 12 player online, CameraPlay ― Nintendo announced on Thursday that its Animal Crossing: New Horizons game will get a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on January 15. Nintendo Switch players can pay to upgrade their game to the Switch 2 Edition. Both the Switch and Switch 2 versions will get a free 3.0 update on the same day. The company streamed a trai...
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KLab to Release New Online Mobile Game in My Hero Academia Franchise in 2026

KLab to release game worldwide outside of Mainland China ― KLab announced on Thursday it has acquired the rights to develop and release an online mobile game in the My Hero Academia franchise (based specifically on the anime in the franchise), with development "going smoothly." The game is slated for release in 2026 worldwide outside of Mainland China. The latest game in the franchise is Bandai Namco...
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Raiden Fighters Remix Collection Game Announced for February 26 Release

Collection includes 3 games in Raiden Fighters series ― Game developer Moss announced in a new trailer on Thursday that Raiden Fighters Remix Collection, a game collection containing all three games in the series, will launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on February 26.  The collection includes Raiden Fighters, Raiden Fighters 2, and Raiden Fighters Jet.The release features n...
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Milano's Odd Job Collection Game Gets December 9 Release

New release includes English, Japanese audio, quality-of-life improvements ― XSEED Games announced on Tuesday that it will release the 1999 Milano's Odd Job Collection (Milano no Arubaito Collection) in English on December 9 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox X|S, and PC via Steam. Owners of the Switch version of the game can also get a free upgrade for the Nintendo Switch 2 ver...
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Battle Arena Toshinden Games Get Modern Ports in 2026, 2027

Release commemorates series' 30th anniversary ― Mobile publishing company Edia announced on Monday it will port the Battle Arena Toshinden game series to modern platforms as part of a licensing agreement commemorating the franchise's 30th anniversary. The company will port the first three Battle Arena Toshinden games with scheduled release windows of 2026 and 2027.Tamsoft and Tomy released the origin...
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AOKANA, Everlasting Flowers' sprite Teases New Game for 15th Anniversary

Developer celebrates 15 years since debut game Love, Elections & Chocolate in 2010 ― Visual novel developer sprite opened a website on Wednesday to celebrate its 15th anniversary, and the site teases that the developer is working on a new game that will launch in 2026. The company has so far developed the Love, Elections & Chocolate, AOKANA: Four Rhythm Across the Blue, and Everlasting Flowers visual...
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Game's 'Future Saga Chapter 3' DLC Launches on October 30

DLC adds Golden Frieza (Ultra Supervillain), Broly (Dragon Ball Super) ― Bandai Namco Entertainment America announced on Tuesday that it will release the Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 game's "FUTURE SAGA Chapter 3" DLC on Thursday. The company streamed a trailer: The new DLC adds Golden Frieza (Ultra Supervillain) and the Dragon Ball Super version of Broly. New skills, parallel quests, costumes, accessorie...
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Calamity Angels: Special Delivery Game Launches in West on February 17 Following Delay

PS4, PS5, Switch game delayed from summer release ― Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday that it will release Compile Heart's role-playing game Calamity Angels: Special Delivery (Todokero! Tatakae! Calamity Angels) physically and digitally for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe on February 17. The game was delayed in the West from last summer to 2...
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Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Game Adds Kaigaku DLC on October 30

1st of 7 DLC characters from Infinity Castle Part 1 film launches on Thursday ― Aniplex began streaming on Monday a trailer for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, the sequel game to the 2021 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles game, and it reveals that the first DLC character for the Infinity Castle Part 1 Character Pass, Kaigaku, will launch on Thursday. ...
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Konami Develops 1st Demon Slayer Arcade Game

Card action game will feature "Nichirin Sword" controller ― This year's 48th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that Konami is developing the first arcade game for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba franchise titled Kimetsu no Yaiba: Nichirin Battle Slash. The game will be a card action game. Konami will exhibit the game at the Amusement Expo event taking place at Toky...
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Danganronpa 2x2 Game Recasts Monokuma's Voice Actor

Wasabi Mizuta replaces late Tarako & Nobuyo Ōyama after also taking over Doraemon's title role ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Spike Chunsoft's Danganronpa game franchise announced on Friday that Danganronpa 2x2, a version of its Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair game that includes a new alternate scenario, has cast Wasabi Mizuta as Monokuma in place of late voice actress Nobuyo Ōyam...
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, October 13-19

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch version debuts at #1, Switch 2 version at #2 ― Japan's Game Ranking: October 13-19 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwPokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo October 16 872,552 872,552 2NSw 2Pokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo October 16 612,905 612,905 3NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 55,996 1,931,393 4PS5Ghost of Yotei Sony Interactive Entertai...
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North American Anime, Manga Releases, October 19-25

HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle, The Healer Who Was Banished From His Party, Is, in Fact, the Strongest anime; Innocent Rouge, Ripples in the River manga ship ― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Evangelion: 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone BDPlease Shout! Studios US$29.98 October 21 Evangelion: 2.22 You Can (Not) Advance BDCite Shout! Studios US$29.98 October 21 Frieren: Beyond Journey'...
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game's Live-Action Trailer Previews Switch, Switch 2 Version's Motion Controls

Switch, Switch 2 Editions launch on November 14 ― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Friday a new live-action trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, the new game in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise, and it shows players using the new motion controls in the upcoming Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions: The Switch 2 and Switch versions will launch on ...
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Game's Trailer Previews Characters, Gameplay

Spinoff of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launches on November 6 for Switch 2 ― Nintendo began streaming on Friday a new trailer titled "Unite Against the Demon King" for Koei Tecmo's Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a new game in the Hyrule Warriors series and a spinoff of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The video previews the story, gameplay, and characters, including Zel...
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Sazae-san Anime Gets 1st Arcade Game

"Spot the difference" game launches in spring 2026 ― Konami and ADK Emotions announced on Friday Konami will release the first arcade game in the Sazae-san franchise, titled Sazae-san Machigai Sagashi (Sazae-san Spot the Difference). The arcade game is slated to launch in spring 2026. The game features a single-player mode, a versus mode for two people, and a challenge mode. In the game, players find...
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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Game's Trailer Highlights Story

Collection launches on October 30 for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam ― Square Enix streamed a trailer on Friday for the "HD-2D" remakes for Dragon Quest I & II. The video previews the remakes' new content, including more dungeons, sigils, scrolls, mini medals, the ocean floor, and the memories of the world:English version: Japanese version: The game collection will launch on Oct...
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Ariana and the Elder Codex Game Heads West in 2026

Action platformer launches physically, digitally for PS4, PS5, Switch ― Idea Factory International announced on Thursday that it will release Compile Heart and HYDE's Ariana and the Elder Codex game in North America and Europe physically and digitally for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in 2026. The company streamed an announcement trailer: In the action platformer, players control ...
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Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Switch 2 Game Delayed to 2026

FromSoftware to work on game's performance ― FromSoftware announced on Thursday that it is delaying Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the Elden Ring game from 2025 to 2026 in order to work on the game's performance. The new version includes content from the DLC expansion Shadow of the Erdtree. The game also features new armor and a new customization for Torrent's appeara...
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Kirby Air Riders Switch 2 Game's Video Reveals Top Ride, Road Trip, Swap Relay, Team Battle Modes

Opening movie previews story of Road Trip mode ― Nintendo's Direct livestream on Thursday for Super Smash Bros. game director and Kirby creator Masahiro Sakurai's Kirby Air Riders sequel game revealed the return of Top Ride as well as new Road Trip, Swap Relay, and Team Battle modes. The livestream also revealed My Machines, single-player modes, online features, composers, new amiibo, an upcoming glo...
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Nintendo Adds Luigi's Mansion Game to Nintendo Classics Library

Original game launched for GameCube in 2001 ― Nintendo announced on Tuesday the 2001 Luigi Mansion game will be available for "Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack" members in the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics collection beginning on October 30. The game will be available for the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo describes the game: Luigi wins a stately mansion, but he's in for a ghastly surpris...
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Once Upon a Katamari Game Streams 'Katamari on the Doun' Video

Game launches on Thursday for Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam ― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a music video for Once Upon a Katamari, its new game in the Katamari Damacy franchise, on Thursday. The video features the song "Katamari on the Doun" by Saki Hanami. The game is launching for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on Thursday.The game features new...
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Once Upon a Katamari Game Reveals 'Clémentine' Music Video

Game launches on October 24 for Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam ― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed a music video on Monday for Once Upon a Katamari, its new game in the Katamari Damacy franchise, featuring the song "Clémentine" by Satoru Kosaki (MONACA).   The game will launch for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on Thursday. The game features new stages, new s...
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Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game Adds Persona 5's Joker on October 22

Joker Festival event runs from Thursday-Sunday ― Sega announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday that its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds game will add Persona 5's Joker as a playable character on Wednesday. The Joker Festival event will run from Thursday-Sunday starting at 8:00 p.m. EDT. As with previous Festivals, World Match will not be available during that time. Sega released the game on September 25 ...
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Pixel Dash: Toast of Destiny Game's Short Anime Promo Video Reveals October 31 Launch

Clover Lab develops 1st game for Xenotoon Inc.'s new "AniBit" brand ― Xenotoon Inc. announced on Wednesday that its Pixel Dash: Toast of Destiny side-scrolling runner game will launch for PC via Steam on October 31. The company streamed a short anime promotional video: Xenotoon describes the story: The main character, Haruka Ran, is a regular high school girl who's eager to meet her destiny. Every mo...
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Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Game's New Trailers Preview Story, Features, Ending Song

Game launches on November 14 after multiple delays ― Level 5 streamed four new trailers for the Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road game on Tuesday, showcasing the story, features, game modes, and ending theme song "Michishirube" (Guidepost) by Hinao Iwasaki.Story Trailer   Chronicle Trailer   Endless Fun Trailer   Ending Theme Music Video   The game was recently delayed again from August 21 to November 14 ...
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Netmarble's Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Game's Closed Beta Test Begins on October 30

Netmarble announced on Tuesday that The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, its open-world game based on Nakaba Suzuki's The Seven Deadly Sins (Nanatsu no Taizai) manga franchise, will run its closed beta test from October 30-November 5. The game will launch on iOS, Android, PC via Steam, and PlayStation 5 on January 28, 2026. Pre-registration is available now. The game was first announced in January 2022....
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Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Trailer Reveals Ichibe Hyosube as DLC

Ichibe launches on October 28 with early access on Tuesday ― Bandai Namco Entertainment America streamed a video on Monday for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, the new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise, and it reveals that the game will add Ichibe Hyosube as DLC on October 28 with early access on Tuesday for season pass holders. The first DLC character Ichigo Kurosaki (Thousand-Year Blood War ...
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Senran Kagura Franchise Gets New App Game in 2026

"Project N" set 3 years after Shinobi Master Senran Kagura New Link ― The staff for the Senran Kagura franchise announced during the special livestream for the "Shinomasu Expo 81" event on Saturday that Marvelous and Honey∞Parade Games are developing a new app game for a 2026 launch. Nan Yaegashi (Senran Kagura Shinovi Master, Assault Lily Bouquet) is designing the characters for the game known for n...

XSEED Games Halts Pre-orders for Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack Game Collection Due to Complication With Release

XSEED Games halts pre-orders ― XSEED Games announced on Friday that it has run into an "unanticipated complication" with its planned release of MAGES.' Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack game collection, which could prevent its release for Nintendo Switch in the Americas. The company has halted physical pre-orders in case. The company announced on August 25 the Switch collection's release in the Americas fo...
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, October 6-12

Battlefield 6 debuts at #3 ― Japan's Game Ranking: October 6-12 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 4NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 37,502 1,875,397 2PS5Ghost of Yotei Sony Interactive Entertainment October 2 26,776 146,972 3PS5Battlefield 6 EA Games October 10 23,292 23,292 4NSwSuper Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Nintendo October 2 20,083 68,348 5NSwLittl...
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North American Anime, Manga Releases, October 12-18

Good Bye, Dragon Life, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 anime; Isekai Metaller, Makina-san's a Love Bot?! manga ship ― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Good Bye, Dragon Life BDPlease Crunchyroll US$69.98 October 14 Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Part 2 BDCite Crunchyroll US$69.98 October 14 Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Part 2 L...
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Sonic Rumble Game Launches in November After Delay

Game developed for iOS, Android, Google Play, PC via Steam ― Sega announced on Wednesday that Sonic Rumble, the upcoming battle royale mobile game for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, will launch in November for iOS, Android, Google Play, and PC via Steam after several delays.   The developers noted several improvements after feedback from early testers, such as new features, new player onboarding, ...
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Bleach: Soul Resonance Game to Launch Globally for Android, iOS Devices

Crunchyroll, A Plus Japan launch game later this year ― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it and A Plus Japan are launching Bleach: Soul Resonance, the 3D action mobile game based on Tite Kubo's Bleach series by Nuverse (Marvel Snap, One Piece: Blood Routes), globally on Android and iOS devices later this year. Pre-registrations for the game are now open. The company streamed a trailer: In the ...
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Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy Game Gets PC Release in 2026

Game launched for Switch, PS5, PS4 on July 29 ― Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday that it will release Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy (initially announced as Madō Monogatari 4), a new entry in the first-person dungeon crawler RPG franchise, for PC via Steam in 2026. The company streamed a trailer: Idea Factory International released the game physically and digitally in th...
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Square Enix Announces Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Mobile Game

Game slated for 2026 ― Square Enix announced on Tuesday that it and NHN PLAYART are planning to release a new smartphone game titled Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy in 2026. Square Enix started streaming a teaser trailer for the game, and is also recruiting players in the U.S. and Canada for its closed beta test. Recruitment period is until October 28, and the closed beta test will start on November 7...
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Tekken 8 Game Adds DLC Character Miary Zo on December 4

Early access begins on December 1 ― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed in a new trailer on Sunday for its Tekken 8 fighting game that DLC character Miary Zo will join the game on December 4. Early access begins on December 1. The game will also add the Baobab Horizon stage at the same time.   Miary is the fourth character announced for the Season 2 Character & Stage Pass. The game adds returning DLC...
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Gakuen Bungo Stray Dogs Game Reveals November 6 Launch Date, Opening Movie

Game features Bungo Stray Dogs characters in school setting ― The staff for Gakuen Bungo Stray Dogs (Bungo Stray Dogs School), NextNinja's new smartphone game based on the Bungo Stray Dogs franchise, unveiled the opening movie and the November 6 release date on Saturday.GRANRODEO performs the opening theme song "Magatsu Yoru wa Ao Nari."   The game tells a "what if" story based on the worldview of th...
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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Reveals Character Meg's Gameplay Trailer, October 15 Release

Meg part of game's Character Pass 2 ― Cygames announced at EVO France on Saturday that its Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising fighting game will add Meg as part of the game's Character Pass 2 on October 15, and also revealed the character's gameplay trailer.Meg Gameplay Trailer English versionMeg Gameplay Trailer Japanese versionThe game's Version 2.20 launched on August 5, and also added Wilnas as a pl...
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SNK Releases Playable Character Joe Higashi in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game; Launches Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle Game on Steam

Releases announced at EVO France on Sunday ― SNK announced at EVO France on Saturday the release of Joe Higashi as a playable character in its Fatal Fury City of the Wolves fighting game, and the launch of Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle — the modern upgrade of the 1996 arcade game — on Steam. Joe Higashi Launch Trailer Video English versionJoe Higashi Launch Trailer Video Japanese versionJoe Higa...
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Dragon Ball FighterZ Game Gets New DLC Character, Balance Update

Goku (Super Saiyan 4, Daima) will be playable in spring 2026 ― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced in its "EVO France 2025" announcement trailer on Saturday the Dragon Ball FighterZ game will get a new DLC character Goku (Super Saiyan 4, Daima) from Dragon Ball Daima in spring 2026, as well as a balance update on October 12.   The game launched for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam in the Am...
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Square Enix Teases New Dissidia Final Fantasy Smartphone Game

New "team boss battle arena" game to launch for iOS, Android ― Square Enix opened a website on Sunday for a new Dissidia Final Fantasy game for iOS and Android devices. The company will reveal more details on Tuesday. The official website for the game states the game is a "Team Boss Battle Arena" game. The below video revealing more details will go live on October 14 at 7:00 p.m. JST (6:00 a.m. EDT)....
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Yen Press Reveals 14 New Licenses, Delicious in Dungeon Board Game

Somato's kuro, Shima Shinya's Void: No. Nine manga; Shinano Sano's Shanti novel; more licensed ― Yen Press announced 14 new manga, graphic novel, and novel licenses at its panel at New York Comic Con on Saturday. In addition, the company announced it will release Monster Eater: Delicious in Dungeon the Board Game in English in May 2026. The game is inspired by the Monster Maker board game from 1998. ...
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 29-October 5

Ghost of Yotei debuts at #1, FFT: The Ivalice Chronicles Switch version debuts at #3 ― Japan's Game Ranking: September 29-October 5 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1PS5Ghost of Yotei Sony Interactive Entertainment October 2 120,196 120,196 2NSwSuper Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Nintendo October 2 48,265 48,265 3NSwFinal Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicl...
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North American Anime, Manga Releases, October 5-11

ODDTAXI, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time anime; Kamudo, I'm the Heroic Knight of an Intergalactic Empire! manga ship ― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date The Girl Who Leapt Through Time BDCite Shout! Studios US$26.98 October 7 ODDTAXI BDAnimeNewsNetwork Crunchyroll US$69.98 October 7 Print Manga Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date 365 Days to the Wedding Graph...
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Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact Fighting Game Adds Neferpitou on October 16

Neferpitou is 1st of 4 characters in Season Pass 1 ― Arc System Works streamed a new video on Friday for Bushiroad Games and Eighting's Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact 2D 3v3 fighting game based on Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter manga, and it reveals that Neferpitou, the first character in the game's Season Pass 1, will launch on October 16: The game's Season Pass 1 will also three other characters...
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Majogami Game's Trailer Reveals October 30 Release for PC

Game launches on Switch, Switch 2 on same day ― Inti Creates began streaming on Friday a trailer for its new 2D action platformer game Majogami, and it reveals that the version for PC via Steam will launch on October 30 alongside the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 releases. The video previews the gameplay and characters. The game features an extensive voice cast including: Miyu Tomita as Shiro...
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Rika Suzuki, Kohske's Dark Auction Game Releases Demo, Reveals January 29 Launch

Game to launch on Switch, PS5, Steam with English text ― Good Smile Company and IzanagiGames, Inc. released a free demo on Friday on Steam for Dark Auction, a new mystery adventure game by Gangsta. manga creator Kohske and Trace Memory/Hotel Dusk: Room 215 writer Rika Suzuki. The companies announced on September 19 the game will now release on January 29, 2026. The game was originally announced with ...
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Code Vein II Game's Trailer Previews Story

Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on January 30 ― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming on Thursday a story trailer for Code Vein II, the sequel to the Code Vein post-apocalyptic role-playing game The game will launch on January 30 (January 29 in Japan) for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Bandai Namco describes the game: CODE VEIN II features a deep narrative where pl...
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2.5 Dimensional Seduction: Angels on Stage! Game Ends Services for English, Chinese Versions on January 14

Game launched for iOS, Android in September 2024 ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Aiming and Team Caravan's 2.5 Dimensional Seduction: Angels on Stage! (2.5 Jigen no Lilysa: Tenshi-tachi no Stage), the smartphone game for the 2.5 Dimensional Seduction franchise, announced on Tuesday that the game's English and Simplified Chinese versions will end services on January 14. However, the gam...
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake with Power-Up Kit Game Announced for January 2026 (Updated)

Game will launch for Switch, PS5, PS4, Windows PC via Steam on January 29 ― Koei Tecmo announced on Wednesday that it will release the Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake with Power-Up Kit game for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC via Steam on January 29, and started streaming a promotional video. Update on October 10: Koei Tecmo America confirmed in a press release on...
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Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive RPG Previews Gameplay in New Video

Game launches for PC via Steam, Xbox PC on November 17, with Xbox X|S release in 2026 ― Netmarble Neo streamed a new video for its Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE action role-playing game to preview the gameplay on Wednesday.   The game will launch on November 17 for PC via Steam and Xbox PC.The game will launch for Xbox Series X|S (as well as Xbox Cloud) in 2026. The game adapts the story of the orig...
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Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights Game's Launches in West on January 13 After Delay

Switch game's physical release ships on same day in N. America, January 27 in Europe ― Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday that it will release Ichi Column's Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights otome game visual novel in English digitally and physically for Nintendo Switch in North America on January 13. In Europe, the digital version of the game will launch on the same da...
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Once Upon a Katamari Game Reveals 'Chill Prince' Music Video

Game launches on October 24 for Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam ― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed a music video on Monday for Once Upon a Katamari, its new game in the Katamari Damacy franchise, featuring the song "Chill Prince" by Kenji Ninuma.   The game will launch for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on October 24. The game features new stages, new songs, ...
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Suikoden: Star Leap Game Streams HQ Functions Trailer

Game to release for iOS, Android, PC via Steam ― Konami began streaming an "HQ Functions" trailer for the headquarters in Suikoden: Star Leap (Gensō Suikoden: Star Leap), the upcoming game in the Suikoden series, on Monday.   The game will release for iOS, Android, and PC via Steam. The official website for the Gensō Suikoden: Star Leap game describes the story: The Rune of Change is one of the 27 Tr...
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Ninja Gaiden 4 Game Announces 'The Two Masters' DLC

DLC will launch in 2026 as part of Deluxe Edition, Deluxe Upgrade ― Koei Tecmo announced on Friday during the "Ninja Gaiden 4: Legacy Evolved for a New Era" episode of the official Xbox Podcast that its Ninja Gaiden 4 game with Platinum Games and Team Ninja will get its first DLC "The Two Masters" in early 2026. The DLC will be part of the Deluxe Edition and Deluxe Upgrade (begins in video below at a...
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Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game's Trailer Reveals Minecraft DLC Pack's October 8 Release

Minecraft Festival runs in-game from Thursday-Sunday ― Sega began streaming on Monday a trailer for its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds game, and it reveals that the Minecraft DLC pack will launch on Wednesday. The pack includes Steve, Alex, Creeper, and a Minecraft World track. A Minecraft Festival event will happen in-game from Thursday-Sunday with collectible cosmetics. Sega released the game on Septembe...
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 22-28

Silent Hill f debuts at #1, Atelier Resleriana Switch version at #4, PS5 version at #6 ― Japan's Game Ranking: September 22-28 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1PS5Silent Hill f Konami September 25 57,475 57,475 2NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 35,027 1,801,323 3PS5EA SPORTS FC 26 Electronic Arts September 26 11,327 11,327 4NSwAtelier Resleriana: The Red Alche...
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North American Anime, Manga Releases, September 28-October 4

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, Quality Assurance in Another World anime; Gran Familia, Boyfriend, Sometimes Girlfriend manga ship ― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Blue Lock: Episode Nagi BDPlease Crunchyroll US$34.98 September 30 Castlevania: The Complete Series Limited Edition BDCite Viz Media US$154.98 September 30 Quality Assurance in Another World BDAnimeNewsNetwork Crunchyr...
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Bushiroad Reveals Hunter x Hunter New x Survivor Game With Planned Worldwide Release

"Survival roguelike" smartphone game slated for 2026 ― Bushiroad on Friday revealed the Hunter x Hunter Nen x Survival "survival roguelike" game based on Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter manga. The game is slated for release worldwide in 2026 for iOS and Android. The game will be free to play with optional purchases available in game. English trailer Japanese trailer Players control characters fro...
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Pokémon Legends Z-A Game's Overview Trailer Previews Lumiose City, Rogue Mega Evolutions, Link Battles

Game launches for Switch, Switch 2 on October 16 ― Nintendo began streaming on Thursday an overview trailer for the Pokémon Legends Z-A game, and it previews Lumiose City, wild Pokémon battles, characters, Rogue Mega Evolutions, and Link Battles: Pokémon Legends Z-A will launch for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16. The game takes place in Lumiose City, located in the Kalos region f...
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game's Character Video Teases More DLC

Game currently has 208 playable characters ― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Thursday a new video for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, the new game in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise. The video shows all 208 playable characters currently released for the game, and it teases more DLC characters to come with the 208 counter going up to 209 and the words "To be con...
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Digimon Story Time Stranger Game Gets 'Prelude' Short Anime

Anime centered on Inori coming soon ― The official X/Twitter account for games from the Digimon franchise revealed on Thursday that the Digimon Story Time Stranger game is getting an anime short "Prelude" coming soon. The short centers on Inori. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on Friday . A demo for the game launched on September 11. The demo includes two par...
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Niraya of ■■ Game Launches November 28

Japanese-style horror game slated for Steam release ― Japanese game devleoper HEXADRIVE Inc. announced on Wednesday in a trailer that its Niraya of ■■ game will debut on PC via Steam on November 28.   The Steam page describes the game:Third-person Japanese-style horror adventure. Awakening in the aftermath of an arcane ritual, Yuni is stranded in a strange world. Haunting premonitions of danger are t...
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Nintendo Establishes Singapore Branch

Company's other branches include America, Europe, Australia, Korea, Greater China ― Nintendo announced on Tuesday that it has established Nintendo Singapore on Friday, a local entity to help expand the company's business in Southeast Asia. Takahiro Miura will act as supervising manager. The company also has branches in America, Europe, Australia, Korea, and Greater China. Nintendo of America CEO Dou...
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Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs Game Ends Service on December 31

Game to be delisted on all platforms on November 1 ― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it will shut down its Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs multiplayer battle royale game on December 31, delisting the game from platforms where it is currently available on November 1.The game is a 64-player battle royale. It also features custom matchmaking with a friend system, ranked m...
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MAGES. Reveals Memories Off Sōsō: Break out of my shell Fan Disc Game

Fan disc for Memories Off Sōsō ~Not always true~ launches in early winter 2026 ― MAGES. announced on Monday that it is developing a fan disc game for its Memories Off Sōsō ~Not always true~ visual novel titled Memories Off Sōsō Break out of my shell. The game will launch in Japan in early winter 2026 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam with Japanese, Traditional Chines...
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Ikki Tousen Extra Burst Smartphone Game Ends Service on November 28

Game launched for iOS, Android in May 2020 ― The official website for Ikki Tousen Extra Burst, the smartphone game based on the Ikki Tousen franchise, announced on Tuesday that the game is ending service on November 28 at 2:00 p.m. JST. Sales of in-game currency Dragon Orbs have halted. Refund applications for unused Dragon Orbs will open on December 15, and will end on March 16. The game launched fo...
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My Hero Academia: All's Justice Game's Trailer Reveals February 6 Release

Game launches for PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC ― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Tuesday that its My Hero Academia: All's Justice game will launch worldwide on February 6, 2026 (February 5 in Japan) for launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The company streamed a release date trailer that previews the gameplay and characters: English Japanese The game will get Standard, Del...
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Shiravune to Release Utawarerumono: Zan 2 Game on Steam

Game launched for PS4, PS5 in Japan in July 2021 ― Shiravune announced on Tuesday that it will release Aquaplus' Utawarerumono: Zan 2 game on PC via Steam. Shiravune did not announce a release date for the game, but people can add the game to their wishlist on Steam now.Shiravune describes the game:Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 follows and expands the story of Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth, punctuating its mos...
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 15-21

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter PS5 version debuts at #2, Switch version at #3 ― Japan's Game Ranking: September 15-21 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 33,861 1,766,296 2PS5Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Nihon Falcom September 19 21,511 21,511 3NSwTrails in the Sky 1st Chapter Nihon Falcom September 19 21,453 21,453 4NSw 2Donkey K...
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Silent Hill f Game Ships 1 Million Copies Worldwide

Game launched on September 25 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Silent Hill horror game franchise announced on Monday that Silent Hill f, an all-new game in the franchise, has exceeded 1 million units in cumulative worldwide shipments, as of September 26. The cumulative total includes physical copies and digital downloads of the game. 『SILENT HILL f』全世界累...
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Monster Hunter Wilds Game's Final Fantasy XIV Collaboration Streams Trailers

Final Fantasy XIV Online MMORPG's collaboration with Monster Hunter Wilds launches on October 7 ― The YouTube channels for Monster Hunter and Final Fantasy XIV Online began streaming trailers for the games' collaboration on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. The Monster Hunter Wilds game's collaboration with Final Fantasy XIV Online is already available with a free update on Monday. The Final Fantasy XIV ...
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Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers Game Gets Steam Re-release

Original game launched in 1998 for Neo Geo ― SNK revealed on Sunday it has re-released Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers, a modernized version of its 1998 game, for PC via Steam. The new release features online rollback netcode, multiple new modes, and the series' largest cast with 23 playable characters. SNK released the original game for the Neo Geo in 1998. The Fatal Fury Battle Archives Vol. ...
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Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Game's Trailer Highlights Single-Player Mode

New version of Virtua Fighter 5 launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam on October 30 ― The YouTube channel for the Virtua Fighter 3D fighting game series began streaming a trailer for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage, a new version of the Virtua Fighter 5 3D fighting game, on Sunday. The game will have an open beta test from October 1-6. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Seri...
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unVEIL the world Smartphone RPG Releases on October 16

The Promised Neverland artist Posuka Demizu designs characters for "tactical hero summoning RPG" ― Shueisha Games announced at Tokyo Game Show on Friday that it and NetEase Games' unVEIL the world "tactical hero summoning" roleplaying game for iOS and Android will debut on October 16, and also revealed the game's cast and characters. The game's cast and characters are (some character name romanizatio...
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Smilegate Launches Game Development Event with Naver Webtoon

7 teams will receive gift certificates, opportunity to present their work at indie game exhibition ― Smilegate Future Lab, the educational arm for one of the biggest Korean gaming developers, announced on September 24 that it has begun recruiting creators for “Beaver Jam with Naver Webtoon,” a game development event where participants will create original games inspired by popular webtoon series. Th...
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Suda51, Ren Yamazaki's Romeo is a Dead Man Game Streams Gameplay Trailer

1st all-new IP for Grasshopper Manufacture in 10 years launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam in 2026 ― Goichi "Suda51" Suda's studio Grasshopper Manufacture and Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes director Ren Yamazaki's upcoming Romeo is a Dead Man game began streaming a gameplay trailer on Saturday. The trailer is titled "Extremely Bloody Action Buffet." The game is the first all-new IP in 10 y...
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Suikoden: Star Leap Game Streams HQ System Trailer

Game to release for iOS, Android, PC via Steam ― Konami began streaming a "headquarters system trailer" of Suikoden: Star Leap (Gensō Suikoden: Star Leap), the upcoming game in the Suikoden series, on Saturday. The game will release for iOS, Android, and PC via Steam. The official website for the Gensō Suikoden: Star Leap game describes the story: The Rune of Change is one of the 27 True Runes that a...
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Konami Announces Game Creation System Wai Wai World Craft

Program features various Konami characters, allows players to create & share games ― Konami announced at Tokyo Game Show on Friday that it is developing a new project tentatively titled Wai Wai World Craft. The project's tentative title evokes Konami Wai Wai World platformer for the Nintendo Famicom console, and like that game, the new project will feature characters from various Konami franchises.  ...
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North American Anime, Manga Releases, September 21-27

I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability, Bartender Glass of God anime; Dur-an-ki, Rock Is a Lady's Modesty manga ship ― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Amazing Nurse Nanako BDPlease Media Blasters US$39.99 September 23 Bartender Glass of God Season 1 Premium Box Set BDCite Crunchyroll US$69.98 September 23 The Eminence in Sha...
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Tougen Anki Crimson Inferno Game Streams Cinematic Trailer

3D RPG launches for mobile, PC in 2025 ― Com2uS began streaming on Thursday a cinematic trailer for Tougen Anki Crimson Inferno, a game based on Yura Urushibara's Tougen Anki: Dark Demon of Paradise manga: The game will launch for mobile devices and PC in 2025. The title will be a 3D role-playing game emulating the anime's art style with a diverse cast of characters. Urushibara launched the manga in ...
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Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Game's 8th Promo Video Previews MAPPA's Animated Cutscenes, Chronicle Mode, Bonds

Game launches on November 14 after multiple delays ― Level 5 began streaming the eighth promotional video on Thursday for the Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road game, and it previews the story with animated cutscenes by MAPPA, Chronicle Mode, and bonds: The game was recently delayed again from August 21 to November 14 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, an...
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Monster Hunter Outlanders Smartphone Game's Trailer Previews Adventurer, Battles, Closed Beta Test

Closed Beta Test planned for after mid-November ― Capcom began streaming on Thursday a trailer for Monster Hunter Outlanders, a new game based on its Monster Hunter action game franchise, and it reveals a closed beta test planned for after mid-November. Recruitment is open until November 7. The video also previews the Adventurer protagonist and battle gameplay. The game is "coming soon" for iOS and A...
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Majogami Game's Trailer Previews Character Combat With Message From Voice Actress Masako Nozawa

Game launches for Switch, Switch 2 on October 30 ― Inti Creates began streaming on Thursday a trailer for its new 2D action platformer game Majogami, and it previews the gameplay and characters. The video also features a message from Masako Nozawa (Dragon Ball's Goku), who plays the Storyteller in the game: The company also streamed an English gameplay trailer last week: The game will launch digitall...
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Xbox Reveals Trailers for Hotel Barcelona, Dragon Quest I & II 2D-HD, Fatal Frame II, Double Dragon Revive, Ninja Gaiden 4, Romancing SaGa 2 Games

Square Enix releases Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven game for Xbox Series X|S, Windows on Thursday ― Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2025 livestream revealed on Thursday new videos for the Hotel Barcelona, Dragon Quest I & II 2D-HD, Fatal Frame II, Double Dragon Revive, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven games. Hidetaka "Swery65" Suehiro and Goichi "Suda51" Suda's Hotel Barcelon...
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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Gets Free Major Updates on November 19

Update includes addition of Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese languages ― CAPCOM announced on Wednesday that the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy game is getting a free major update on November 19. Capcom revealed in an update trailer video the new features such as Gallery Mode, Episode Selection, Scene Creator, and Story Mode. The update will also add the Latin American Spanish and Br...
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Monster Hunter Stories 1 & 2 Get Xbox Release on November 14

Remastered Monster Hunter Stories launched for Switch, PS4, Steam in June 2024; Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin launched for Switch, Steam in July 2021 ― Xbox revealed on Thursday that the Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin games will launch on Xbox One on November 14. Monster Hunter Stories originally launched for Nintendo 3DS in October 2016 in Japan and in t...
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Gungrave GORE Blood Heat 'Fully Rebuilt' Game Revealed (Updated)

Game to feature modernize system with new engine, enhanced visual quality ― Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2025 livestream revealed on Thursday that the Gungrave G.O.R.E game is getting a "fully rebuilt" version titled Gungrave GORE Blood Heat. The game features a "modernized system with a new engine and enhanced visual quality." The game will launch for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud. It is cur...
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Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Game's 'Fox Hunt' Multiplayer Mode Launches on October 30

Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater game launched on August 28 ― Konami revealed on Thursday that the new "Fox Hunt" online multiplayer mode for Metal Gear Solid △: Snake Eater (△ is read as "Delta"), Konami's remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, will launch on October 30.Konami also revealed the global release timings of the "Fox Hunt" mode:「FOX HUNT」の全世界配信日時は以下の通りです。お楽しみに!#MGSDelta #MetalGearSoli...
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Square Enix Reveals Gameplay Introduction Video for Octopath Traveler 0 Prequel Game

Game launches on Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, PC on December 4 ― Square Enix revealed a gameplay introduction video for Octopath Traveler 0, a new prequel game in the Octopath Traveler series, on Wednesday. The game will launch on December 4 on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows.The game features HD-2D graphics, jus...
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Nintendo Releases Fire Emblem Shadows Smartphone Game

Game released in 70 countries, 10 languages on Thursday combines real-time strategy, social deduction ― Nintendo announced and released the Fire Emblem Shadows game for iOS and Android on Thursday. The game is available in more than 70 counties and regions including the United States and Japan. The game is also available in 10 languages. Nintendo revealed a launch trailer and a season pass trailer fo...
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SCRAP, Shueisha Games Reveal Kami and Miko Browser Game With Designs by Aka Akasaka

Akasaka also writes scenario for "world creation puzzle-solving" game ― Real Escape Game producer SCRAP and Shueisha Games announced on Thursday a new browser game titled Kami and Miko (Kami to Miko), with Kaguya-sama: Love is War and Oshi no Ko manga creator Aka Akasaka as the game's scenario writer and character designer. SCRAP started streaming the game's first promotional video. More details of t...

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game Gets Mega Man Collaboration DLC in 2026

DLC includes Mega Man, Proto Man, Dr. Wiley's Castle stage ― Sega announced during Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds game will get a collaboration with Capcom's Mega Man series. The DLC Pack includes Mega Man and Proto Man as playable characters, and Dr. Wiley's Castle as a stage, and will launch in 2026.   Season Pass holders and digital deluxe edition owners ...

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