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Game Developer M2 Cancels Ubusuna Shooting Game
Game first announced in 2014, canceled following lead developer Hiroshi Iuchi's resignation
― Game developer M2 and the company's Representative Director Naoki Horii announced on Sunday that the development of M2's Ubusuna shooting game has been canceled, following the resignation of game creator Hiroshi Iuchi (Ikaruga, Radiant Silvergun), the lead of the team developing the game. M2 stated that Iuch...
Street Fighter 6 Game Previews DLC Character Ingrid in New Character Guide Video
Character joins as part of Year 3 Character Pass on May 28
― The official Street Fighter YouTube channel revealed a new video on Friday for the Street Fighter 6 game previewing DLC character Ingrid's moveset. Ingrid will join the game on May 28 as part of the Year 3 Character Pass.The game added Sagat on August 5, the first character in the Year 3 Character Pass. C. Viper, the second character in the...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game Adds Mr. Karate DLC Character on May 27
Season Pass 2 character to launch for April 2025 fighting game
― SNK revealed on Sunday that it will add the DLC character Mr. Karate to the Fatal Fury City of the Wolves fighting game on May 27. The character is part of the game's Season Pass 2. English character trailer Japanese character trailer Kim Jae Hoon, the first DLC character for Season Pass 2, launched on January 22. Nightmare Geese launch...
Tekken 8 Game Adds Baki's Yūjirō Hanma as Playable Character
Character debuts in early 2027 as 4th in Season 3 DLC characters
― Bandai Namco Entertainment streamed a new teaser for its Tekken 8 fighting game during the Combo Breaker event on Sunday. The teaser revealed that the unannounced fourth character for the game's Season 3 is Yūjirō Hanma, the father of protagonist Baki Hanma from the Baki manga and anime series. The character will debut in early 2027. ...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 11-17
Tomodachi Life stays at #1 for 5th consecutive week, Pokémon Pokopia crosses 1 million in sales
― Japan's Game Ranking: May 11-17 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 98,092 1,141,649 2NSw 2 Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo March 5 22,758 1,001,464 3NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5, 2025 12,651 2,938,509 4NSwMinecraft Nippon Microsoft ...
Meiji Tokyo Renka: Twilight Kiss Visual Novel to Release in English on Switch, Steam in 2026
Sequel game to Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon visual novel originally released in Japan in April 2015
― A new website for the Meiji Tokyo Renka: Twilight Kiss game announced on Friday that the sequel game to the Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon visual novel will release on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in 2026. The game will have options for English, Japanese, and Chinese subtitles with Japanese voice lin...
Exstetra RPG's HD Remaster Releases on Steam in English on July 30
FuRyu streams game's opening movie
― FuRyu announced on Saturday that the HD remaster for its Exstetra fantasy role-playing game will launch on PC via Steam in English on July 30. The company streamed the opening movie for the game. The company also announced that Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 ports of the game are currently in development. The game's Steam page lists the game...
Inti Creates Announces Gunvolt Chronicles Luminous Avenger iX 3 Game
New game slated for Switch 2, PC via Steam in 2027
― Inti Creates announced at the Bit Summit event on Friday it is developing the Gunvolt Chronicles Luminous Avenger iX 3 game for Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam with a planned release in 2027. English version Japanese version Inti Creates describes the game: The third entry in the high-flying 2D action series, Luminous Avenger iX 3 sees Copen bac...
Inti Creates' Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced Game Collection Heads to Switch 2 This Year With New Story Mode
Paid upgrade pack will also be available for those who own Switch version
― Inti Creates announced at the Bit Summit event on Friday it will release Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced — a collection of polished and updated versions of its Azure Striker Gunvolt, Azure Striker Gunvolt 2, and Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 games — this year for Nintendo Switch 2. The new version will have a new story mode....
North American Anime, Manga Releases, May 17-23
Scarlet, Maoyu anime; Magical Karina, Shinjuku 69 Heaven manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Maoyu BDPlease Sentai Filmworks US$59.98 May 19 Naruto Shippuden Set 10 BDCite Viz Media US$44.98 May 19 Scarlet BDAnimeNewsNetwork Sony Pictures US$24.96 May 19 Scarlet SteelBook 4K UHDPlease Sony Pictures US$44.99 May 19 Print Manga Releases Title Publisher Suggested Reta...
FuRyu Announces Anomalith Survival Horror Game
Anomaly horror launches for PS5, Switch 2, PC via Steam on October 29
― FuRyu revealed during the Six One Indie showcase on Friday it will publish ANOMALITH, an anomaly horror survival action game. The company will release the game for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam on October 29. Winning Entertainment Group (formerly Natsume Atari) is developing the game. Humanity Has Declined cr...
Sword Art Online's Echoes of Aincrad Game's Trailer Previews Abilities, Partners, Weapons
Game launches on July 10
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming on Thursday a system trailer for Echoes of Aincrad, the new action RPG based on Reki Kawahara's Sword Art Online franchise. The video previews character abilities, partners, and weapons. The game will launch in Japan on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on July 9, and on PC via Steam on July 10. In the West, it will launch ...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Switch 2 Game Streams Opening Cinematic
Game launches on Thursday
― Nintendo began streaming on Tuesday the opening cinematic for the Yoshi and the Mysterious Book game, featuring Bowser Jr. The game launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on Thursday.In the game, Yoshi jumps into a magical book. While inside the book, Yoshi and the world adopt an artstyle that resembles a hand-drawn picture book. Yoshi can carry other creatures on its back to gai...
Nintendo Announces New Photo-Based Smartphone Game Pictonico!
Trailer streamed for mobile game launching on May 28
― Nintendo announced on Monday a new smartphone game titled Pictonico!, which will launch on May 28. The company streamed a trailer: The game is a free-to-start game that uses photos taken on players' phones to insert real people's faces into minigames. Players can try a few games for free, but additional volumes that unlock up to 80 minigames cost...
PlayStation Plus Service Raises Prices for New Customers in Select Regions
Prices rise to US$10.99 for 1-month, US$27.99 for 3-month Essential Tiers on Wednesday
― Sony announced on the official X (formerly Twitter) account for the PlayStation console on Monday that it is increasing the monthly subscription price of its PlayStation Plus online gaming subscription service for new customers in select regions beginning on Wednesday. The price change will not affect current su...
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Game Adds Doma on May 28
Infinity Castle Shinobu launched on April 17
― Sega announced on Monday in a new 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, that it will add Doma, the seventh and final DLC character for the "Infinity Castle Part 1 Character Pass," on May 28. A paid Character Pass DLC allows players ...
Com2uS Sets 2027 Release for Gachiakuta, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Games
Company had announced both games last year
― Com2uS is sharpening its focus on webtoon- and anime-based IP, signaling upcoming game projects tied to major titles such as Gachiakuta and Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, with a broader push expected in the coming years. During its latest earnings call on Wednesday, the company stated that the games for both franchises are slated for a 2027 release. The c...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 4-10
Tomodachi Life stays at #1 for 4th consecutive week, reaches 1 million units sold
― Japan's Game Ranking: May 4-10 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 149,245 1,043,557 2NSw 2 Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo March 5 28,312 978,706 3NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5, 2025 10,941 2,925,858 4NSwMomotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitt...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, April 27-May 3
Tomodachi Life stays at #1 for 3 weeks straight, SAROS for PS5 debuts at #7
― Japan's Game Ranking: April 27-May 3 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 150,374 894,312 2NSw 2 Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo March 5 23,350 950,394 3NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5, 2025 8,538 2,914,917 4PS5 Pragmata Capcom April 17 8,050 57,306 5NSwMom...
MangaGamer to Release Umineko When They Cry - Saku Game in West
Company to also release Secret Affairs: Sweaty Midsummer Rut game, Beat Valkyrie Ixseal physically on USB
― MangaGamer announced on Friday that it will release the Umineko When They Cry - Saku) game in the West. The company also licensed the Secret Affairs: Sweaty Midsummer Rut game and will release Beat Valkyrie Ixseal as a physical edition on USB on June 25. MangaGamer's version of Umineko When The...
Sekai Project to Release Neko-Mimi Sweet Housemates 2, Neko-Nin exHeart Spin! 2 Visual Novels in West
Company to also release Nekopara 10th Anniversary -Sayori Art Works- artbook
― Sekai Project announced during its panel at Anime Central on Friday that it has licensed Animal Herb's Neko-Mimi Sweet Housemates 2 (Uchi no Pet Jijou 2) and Whirlpool's Neko-Nin exHeart Spin! 2 visual novels for release in the West in 2026. The company will also release the Nekopara 10th Anniversary -Sayori Art Works- art...
Expelled from Paradise Visual Novel Reveals Title, English Release
Visual novel launches for Switch, Steam in winter 2026
― Toei Animation revealed on Friday the title, platforms, and English release for it and developer Studio51 Inc.'s game in the Expelled from Paradise franchise. The game is a visual novel titled Expelled from Paradise -The Stellar Angel- (Rakuen Tsuihō -The Stellar Angel-) and it will launch in winter 2026 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Th...
hololive Alternative Project's Holoearth Game to End Service on June 28
Game launched 1st public release in April 2025 after 3 years of limited beta testing
― The official website for Holoearth, a game project within Cover Corporation's hololive Alternative metaverse project, announced on Thursday that the game will end service on June 28 at 9:00 p.m. JST (8:00 a.m. EDT).The game launched its first public release 1.0.0 version in April 2025, after three years of limited ...
Silent Hill f Game Sells 2 Million Copies, Silent Hill 2 Remake Sells 6 Million Units Worldwide
Silent Hill f launched for PS5, Xbox, PC in September 2025
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Silent Hill franchise announced on Wednesday that Silent Hill f, the recent spinoff game in the franchise, has sold over 2 million copies (digital and physical) worldwide, as of April 22. The franchise also announced that its Silent Hill 2 Remake game has sold 6 million units worldwide as of ...
Takashi Tezuka to Retire From Nintendo in June
Tezuka joined Nintendo in 1984, became key director in Mario, Zelda franchises
― Nintendo announced on Friday that executive officer Takashi Tezuka will retire on June 26. Tezuka began his career at Nintendo in 1984, working side-by-side with Shigeru Miyamoto on the Mario series since Super Mario Bros. and then on The Legend of Zelda series since the first game. He eventually directed several titles...
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Soccer Game Launches on August 28
Game launches for Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced in a new trailer on Tuesday that Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, a new soccer game based on Yōichi Takahashi's Captain Tsubasa manga, will launch on August 28 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Update: Bandai Namco Entertainment America also posted a video interview with Tak...
Patlabor the Case Files Game's 2nd Video Unveils Summer Launch
Action game features missions from hero/adversary perspectives
― Publisher Good Smile Company and developer Chime Corporation announced on Tuesday that Patlabor the Case Files, a new 3D action game based on the Patlabor franchise, will launch this summer for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. Good Smile presented the game's second promotional video: The game's Steam page describes the story: Labors. T...
Former Tekken Game Producer Katsuhiro Harada Launches VS Studio SNK
SNK to collaborate with subsidiary on game software development
― The game company SNK announced in a video on Tuesday the launch of a new game studio VS Studio SNK led by the Tekken game franchise's former producer Katsuhiro Harada. SNK has invested in the studio as its consolidated subsidiary, and both companies will collaborate on game software development. Harada explains in the video the "VS" ...
Sword Art Online's Echoes of Aincrad Game Previews 'Unanswered//butterfly' Bonus Anime
Promotional anime included in game's Ultimate, Premium Editions
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a new trailer for Echoes of Aincrad, the new action RPG based on Reki Kawahara's Sword Art Online franchise, on Monday. The trailer previews the game's bundled "Unanswered//butterfly" bonus special promotional anime. The company also previewed the theme song "Live to Survive" by Aimer in a sep...
R-Type Dimensions III Game Launches Digitally on May 19
Physical edition delayed to August 11
― ININ Games announced on Thursday that the R-Type Dimensions III side-scrolling shooter game will launch digitally on May 19. The company is delaying the physical edition of the game to August 11 due to "ongoing global manufacturing and logistics constraints." Additionally the Collector's Edition is now set for a winter 2026 release window "to accommodate an upg...
Atari Announces Acquisition of First 5 Wizardry Games; Drecom Denies Overall Trademark Acquisition Reports
Drecom states it was recently informed Atari had acquired rights to first 5 games from original rights holder
― Atari announced on Wednesday it has acquired the complete and exclusive rights, and the underlying intellectual properties (IP) of the first five Wizardry games. The five games Atari acquired are Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (1981), Wizardry II: The Knight of Diamonds (1982...
Pragmata Game Crosses 2 Million Units Sold Worldwide
Game reaches milestone within 16 days of launch
― Capcom announced on Thursday that its Pragmata game has crossed 2 million units sold worldwide. It reached the milestone within 16 days of launch. The game sold over 1 million units worldwide in its first two days. The science-fiction action-adventure game launched for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on April 17, on...
Resident Evil Requiem Game's Update Adds Postgame 'Leon Must Die Forever' Mode
Run-based mode features stronger enemies, time limit, new progression system
― Capcom released a free update on Friday for its Resident Evil requiem (Biohazard requiem) game adding a new "Leon Must Die Forever" postgame mode. Capcom posted a video revealing the new mode. "Leon Must Die Forever" is available only after finishing the game's main story mode. The run-based mode will feature the same leve...
Nintendo Raises Switch 2 Console Prices in Japan, U.S., Canada, Europe
Nintendo also raises Switch prices, Switch Online prices in Japan
― Nintendo announced on Friday that it will change the suggested retail prices of the Nintendo Switch 2 console in Japan, Europe, the United States, and Canada, "in light of changes in market conditions, and after considering the global business outlook." The changes will take effect on May 25 in Japan and on September 1 in the U.S., C...
Tokyo 7th Sisters Idol Raising Smartphone Game Ends Service After 12 Years
Game launched in 2014, inspired 2021 anime film
― The official website for Donuts' Tokyo 7th Sisters idol raising smartphone game announced on Thursday that the game will end service on August 12, 12 years after it launched in February 2014. The game's main story will end with the story for the "Stella MiNE" group in the game's current "Episode 2053" story arc.Donuts is developing an offline version ...
Dragon Quest, Silent Hill Inducted into 2026 Video Game Hall of Fame
Strong National Museum of Play also inducts Angry Birds, FIFA International Soccer
― The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York announced the 2026 inductees to its Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday, This year's inductees include Dragon Quest (1986), Silent Hill (1999), Angry Birds (2009), and FIFA International Soccer (1993). The Strong launched the World Video Game Hall of Fame in 2...
Steins;Gate Re:Boot Game Reveals August 20 Release
Game will launch for PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam
― The official website for MAGES.' Steins;Gate Re:Boot game revealed on Thursday that the game will launch on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on August 20. MAGES.' YouTube channel is streaming the opening cinematic for the game. MAGES. also unveiled a new video showing the...
Stranger Than Heaven Game Reveals Story, Gameplay, Cast, Winter Launch
Game launches on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC, Game Pass; story spans decades in 20th-century Japan
― Sega and Xbox unveiled a new cast and story trailer and a 92-minute presentation for Ryu ga Gotoku Studio's Stranger Than Heaven game (previously codenamed "Project Century") on Wednesday. Both the trailer and the presentation highlight the game's story, show gameplay footage, reveal the main cast, and a...
My Hero Academia: All's Justice Game Adds Nana Shimura as DLC
Trailer previews 2nd of 5 DLC characters
― Bandai Namco Entertainment's My Hero Academia: All's Justice game announced on Wednesday that it will add Nana Shimura as the game's second DLC character. The character is launching for PC via Steam on Wednesday, and for PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series X|S on Thursday at midnight local time. The game added Star and Stripe as the first DLC character as part o...
Star Fox 64 Game Gets Remake on Switch 2 on June 25
Game retains original level layout with new graphics, art style, cinematic briefings, gameplay modes
― Nintendo announced a new game in the Star Fox series, simply titled Star Fox, during a special Nintendo Direct stream on Wednesday. The game is a remake of Star Fox 64, with new graphics, new art style, a multiplayer option, and other gameplay additions. The game will launch on the Switch 2 on June ...
Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero, Trails to Azure Games Get Switch 2, PS5 Releases
Games launch this fall as separate digital releases, bundled physical collection
― NIS America announced on Tuesday that it will release The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure games for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 this fall. The company streamed announcement trailers: The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure The rel...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, April 20-26
Tomodachi Life stays at #1, Pragmata for Switch 2 debuts at #3
― Japan's Game Ranking: April 20-26 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 178,533 743,938 2NSw 2 Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo March 5 17,039 927,044 3NSw 2 Pragmata Capcom April 24 14,453 14,453 4PS5 Pragmata Capcom April 17 12,786 49,256 5NSw Matsurika no Kei -kEi- Tenmei Ka...
Tekken 8 Game Reveals Gameplay Trailer for DLC Character Kunimitsu
Kunimitsu launches on Early Access on May 28 in Japan, May 27 in U.S.; launches generally on June 2 in Japan, June 1 in U.S.
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed the gameplay trailer for DLC character Kunimitsu for its Tekken 8 fighting game on Sunday.English Japanese Kunimitsu will launch on June 2 in Japan and June 1 in the United States. The character will launch on Early Access on May 28 in Japa...
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes Fighting Game's DLC Character Zohar The 'Doppelganger' Debuts in Summer 2026
Game launched for PS5, PS4, Switch, PC via Steam in January 2024
― Arc System Works America announced on Friday it will release the new DLC character Zohar The "Doppelganger" for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, the newest installment in French Bread's original Under Night In-Birth 2D fighting game series, in summer 2026. The company revealed images of the character. IMG uni2-zohar-image-1.jpg
Imag...
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Game's Trailer Introduces Fighting Avengers
Fighting Avengers team includes Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Black Panther
― Sony Interactive Entertainment began streaming a new trailer on Sunday for PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works, and Marvel Games' Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls 4v4 tag team fighter game. The trailer highlights the Fighting Avengers team, featuring Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, and Black Panther. English version Japan...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game to Add Mr. Karate as DLC Character
Character launches in May as part of game's Season Pass 2
― SNK revealed on Saturday that it will add Mr. Karate to the Fatal Fury City of the Wolves fighting game in May. The character is part of the game's Season Pass 2. English announcement trailer Japanese announcement trailer Kim Jae Hoon, the first DLC character for Season Pass 2, launched on January 22. Nightmare Geese launched on February 26,...
Melty Blood:Twi-Lumina 2D Fighter Game Revealed for Release in Early 2027
Game to launch for PS5/4, Switch 2/Switch, Xbox One, PC via Steam
― Type-Moon announced on Saturday that it is developing the Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina 2D fighter game for release in early 2027 for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. The game will have voiceover in Japanese only, and text available in: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese,...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, April 26-May 2
Yandere Dark Elf anime; DOGGO, Grendizer U: The Inception, My Super-Cute Black Mage! manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the Way from Another World! BDAnimeNewsNetwork Sentai Filmworks US$69.98 April 28 Print Manga Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Ako and Bambi Graphic Novel (GN) 7Please Yen Press US$15.00 Apr...
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Game Releases Like a Dragon's Majima Free DLC
Sega announced on Tuesday that it will add the free DLC content of Goro Majima as Captain Majima from Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii to its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds racing game on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. EDT. the free DLC includes Captain Majima as a playable character, Captain Majima's vehicle Goromaru, and special emotes and sounds.The game also added Red from Angry Birds with the Super R...
Over Requiemz Switch Game Launches in West on August 20
Aksys Games announced on Wednesday that it will release Idea Factory and Kogado Studio's OVER REQUIEMZ, an otome game based on The Wizard of Oz, for Nintendo Switch in the West on August 20. Aksys Games describes the story:
In a dark reimagining of the classic tale, high school student Yuhiru is swept up in a mysterious tornado and finds herself lost in Oz. There, she is unjustly sentenced to deat...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Game's Trailer for Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S Reveals Demo
Switch 2, Xbox versions launch on June 3
― Square Enix revealed on Tuesday in a new trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S releases of its Final Fantasy VII Rebirth sequel game that a demo has launched. Demo save data transfers to the full game. The game will launch for Switch 2, Xbox X|S and Xbox on PC on June 3. The physical release for the Switch 2 version will include a card feat...
New River City Saga: Journey to the West Game Heads West on June 4
Kunio-kun crosses over with Journey to the West in roguelite brawler
― Arc System Works announced on Tuesday that it will release the River City Saga: Journey to the West (Kunio-kun no Nekketsu Saiyūki: Tenjiku Rantō-hen) action game in the West on June 4 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The game will launch in Japan on the same day. The game is a roguelite brawler inspired by Jo...
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Smartphone Game Ends Service, Shelves PC Release
Game launched on iOS, Android on February 5
― The official X/Twitter account for Tensui no Sakuna Hime: Hinuka Junreitan (Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin: Hinuka Cycle Soul Tales), a smartphone game in the Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin franchise, announced on Monday, less than three months since the game's launch, that the game will end service on July 27. Consequently, the planned release for PC via Steam has b...
Toei Games to Brand to Launch With Killa, Hino, Debug Nephemee Titles
Black Tangerine's KILLA - Kill the “La” game is slated to launched in 2026
― Toei Games announced on Friday the first three games it will release on PC via Steam: Black Tangerine, a four-member Korean female developer team, is developing the KILLA - Kill the “La” game as its debut work. The game will launch in 2026 in Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Toei Games...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, April 13-19
Tomodachi Life debuts at #1, Pragmata at #2
― Japan's Game Ranking: April 13-19 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 565,405 565,405 2PS5 Pragmata Capcom April 17 36,470 36,470 3NSw 2 Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo March 5 19,096 910,005 4NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5, 2025 5,130 2,900,842 5NSwMinecraft Nippon Microsoft June 21, 2...
FuRyu Reveals Crymelight as New Title in 'Cry' Dark Bishōjo Action Game Series
Game launching for PS5, Switch 2, Steam on November 5 follows events of Crystar, Crymachina games
― FuRyu revealed during the Indie Live Expo showcase on Sunday that it is developing the CRYMELIGHT game as the latest installment in its CRY series of "dark bishōjo action" game series. The game is a roguelike that will launch on November 5 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. A delux...
Fahrenheit 213, Gianty Reveal Lunar Pulse Game
Single-player roguelite card game to launch on Steam in 2027
― Former Fate/Grand Order producer Yōsuke Shiokawa's Fahrenheit 213 game development studio revealed on Saturday during the Indie Live Expo showcase it and Japan-based developer GIANTY are co-developing a new game titled Lunar Pulse. The game is slated for release on PC via Steam in 2027, and the Steam listing is now available. The game wil...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game Streams New Animated Video for Wolfgang Krauser
DLC character launched on Friday
― SNK revealed a new animated trailer for its Fatal Fury City of the Wolves fighting game, highlighting the DLC character Wolfgang Krauser for his launch on Friday. Masami Ōbari, who previously directed an animated trailer for the game's Street Fighter collaboration, directed the new video and was also the storyboarder and creative producer. English Japanese Wolfgang ...
Final Fantasy XIV MMORPG Unveils New 'Evercold' Expansion for January 2027 (Updated With Evangelion Crossover and Switch 2 Release)
Trailer streamed for game's 8.0 expansion
― Square Enix announced on Friday at the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim event the next expansion for Square Enix's Final Fantasy XIV MMORPG, which is titled "Evercold" and will launch in January 2027. Update: The company also announced that the next Alliance Raid series for "Evercold" will be a collaboration with the Neon Genesis Evangelion se...
Disgaea Mayhem Spinoff Game's Trailer Reveals July 23 Release in West
Nippon Ichi Software's Kyо̄ran Makaism launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PC
― NIS America announced on Friday that it will release Nippon Ichi Software's Disgaea Mayhem (Kyо̄ran Makaism) game in the West as a spinoff in its Disgaea franchise for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam on July 23. The company streamed a release date announcement trailer: There will be a L...
The Player Who Can't Level Up Webtoon's Game Adaptation Debuts Playable Demo on Steam
Webtoon is being adapted into 3D action roguelite game
― The video game adaptation of the hit webtoon The Player Who Can't Level Up released its first playable demo on Steam on Thursday. Tripearl Games is developing and Smilegate is publishing the 3D action roguelite game. The newly released demo offers players an early look at the game's core systems, including fast-paced combat, build-based progre...
FuRyu's Exstetra RPG Gets HD Remaster on Steam in English This Summer
Fantasy RPG originally launched for PS Vita, Nintendo 3DS in November 2013
― FuRyu revealed on Friday its Exstetra fantasy role-playing game is getting an HD remaster that will launch this summer on Steam. The game's Steam page lists the game will have interface and subtitles in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. The game will also have Japanese audio. The Steam page stat...
Brigandine: Abyss Strategy Game's Trailer Reveals August 26 Release
Game launches for PC on August 26, consoles on August 27
― NIS America began streaming on Thursday a trailer for Brigandine: Abyss, a new title in Happinet's Brigandine strategy game series, and it reveals that it will release the game worldwide for PC via Steam on August 26, and for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 on August 27. The Xbox release is digital-only. The game is gett...
Tokyo-Based Developer Shapefarm's Orbitals Switch 2 Game Streams Gameplay Trailer With Director Commentary
Directors Marcos Ramos, Jakob Lundgren provide commentary for 2-player co-op game
― Tokyo-based developer Shapefarm unveiled on Thursday a gameplay reveal trailer for its new two player cooperative game Orbitals. The game's creative director Marcos Ramos and game director Jakob Lundgren provide commentary for the trailer's footage and present a segment where they play through an area: The game will l...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Switch 2 Game's Overview Trailer Previews Creature Discovery, Worlds
Game launches on May 21
― Nintendo began streaming on Thursday an overview trailer for the Yoshi and the Mysterious Book game. The video previews Yoshi's abilities, creature discovery, worlds, villains Bowser Jr. and Kamek, and amiibo support: The game launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on May 21. In the game, Yoshi jumps into a magical book. While inside the book, Yoshi and the world adopt an artstyle t...
Street Fighter 6 Game's DLC Character Ingrid Launches on May 28
Character joins as part of Year 3 Character Pass
― Capcom announced with a new gameplay trailer for the Street Fighter 6 game on Wednesday DLC character Ingrid will join the game on May 28.English TrailerJapanese TrailerIngrid will join the game as part of the Year 3 Character Pass.The game added Sagat on August 5, the first character in the Year 3 Character Pass. C. Viper, the second character in th...
Cupid Parasite Game Gets PC Release
Game will be Idea Factory International's 1st otome release on Steam since 2018
― Idea Factory International announced on Wednesday that it will release the Cupid Parasite otome visual novel on PC via Steam in 2026, which marks its first otome release on the platform since 2018. The company streamed an announcement trailer: The otome game centers on the heroine, the goddess of love Cupid. Due to vari...
Splatoon Raiders Game's Trailer Reveals July 23 Release
Deep Cut members get amiibo on same day
― Nintendo began streaming on Tuesday a trailer for Splatoon Raiders, a new single-player spinoff game in its Splatoon series, and it reveals that the game will launch on July 23 for Nintendo Switch 2. The vdieo previews gadgets, weapons, and characters. The trailer also reveals three new amiibo based on members of in-series band Deep Cut - Frye, Shiver and Big...
Sanrio Unveils 1st Game Brand With Sanrio Party Land Game
Game to launch worldwide for Switch, Switch 2 this fall
― Sanrio announced its first official game brand Sanrio Games on Tuesday, and revealed the brand's first game Sanrio Party Land, which will simultaneously launch worldwide this fall for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Sanrio also started streaming Sanrio Games' concept video:／ 📣コンセプトムービー公開！＼サンリオキャラクターズとならみんなが笑顔で楽しめる✨️新しいサンリオの遊び体験をどうぞお楽しみに🎀🎥今すぐみるht...
Toei Entertainment Studio Launches Game Brand
Toei Games' initial lineup to be announced on Friday
― Toei announced on Tuesday that it has established its own game brand Toei Games. Toei revealed the new brand's logo along with a pixel animation of Toei's trademark "Wild Waves and Rocks" opening sequence, as created by game developer Kairosoft.˗ˏˋ 🌟東映ゲームズ はじまる🌟 ˊˎ˗本日より、東映株式会社が展開するゲーム事業「東映ゲームズ」が始動いたします🌱この公式Xでは、東映ゲームズに関する色々な情報をいち早く、時にはゆるりとお届けしていきた...
Visual Arts Company Unveils New Visual Novel Brand With 3 Games
VISUAL ARTS Scripts brand to launch Sayagatari -Promise of the Cursed Blade- this year
― The company Visual Arts announced on Tuesday its new visual novel brand VISUAL ARTS Scripts, and also announced the new brand's first game titled Sayagatari -Promise of the Cursed Blade- (Sayagatari -Yōtō no Yakusoku-), slated for release this year. The game will first get a physical release, followed by a Steam ...
Pragmata Game Sells Over 1 Million Units Worldwide in 1st 2 Days
Game launched for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on April 17
― Capcom announced on Monday that its Pragmata game has sold over 1 million units worldwide in its first two days. The science-fiction action-adventure game launched for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on April 17, one week earlier than the planned April 24 date. The game has a demo available now for all fou...
Beast of Reincarnation Game Streams Pre-Order Trailer
Pokémon developers Game Freak's game launches on August 4
― Game Freak (Pokémon) streamed a new trailer for its Beast of Reincarnation game on Monday, announcing that the game is available for pre-order. The video reveals pre-order bonuses, including the Brown Shiba skin for regular pre-orders and a Black Shiba skin, Oni's Hat, and Big Dipper Sword for pre-orders of the Deluxe Edition. The game will ...
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Game Gets 'Future Saga Chapter 4' DLC in Summer
"FUTURE SAGA Chapter 4" launches as final DLC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America announced during the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour event in Los Angeles on Sunday that the Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 game's final DLC, the "FUTURE SAGA Chapter 4," will launch this summer.
The event also announced the "Age 1000" game project is actually Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, the third entry in the Dragon Ball Xenover...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game Gets New 'Super Limit Breaking NEO' DLC
DLC introduces over 30 new characters, customizable costumes, super attacks, 4 new stages
― The "Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026" event announced on Sunday that Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, the new game in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise, will get a new "Super Limit Breaking NEO" DLC in summer 2026. The game will also introduce a new game mode in a free update. The DLC...
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Game Announced
Previously teased "Age 1000" project slated for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam next year
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America announced during the "Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026" event in Los Angeles on Sunday that the previously teased "Age 1000" game project is actually Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, the third game in the Dragon Ball Xenoverse game series. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox S...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, April 6-12
Pokémon Pokopia stays at #1 for 6 weeks straight; Starfield debuts at #3
― Japan's Game Ranking: April 6-12 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2 Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo March 5 23,738 890,909 2NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5, 2025 7,238 2,895,712 3PS5Starfield Bethesda Softworks April 8 5,368 5,368 4NSwMinecraft Nippon Microsoft June 21, 2018 4,094 4,186,6...
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Game Launches Open Beta Test Next Week
Game's 7-minute introduction trailer also streamed
― Cygames announced on Friday Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok, an upgraded version of its Granblue Fantasy: Relink game with additional content, will launch an open beta test for all platforms from April 24-27.The test will feature an offline tutorial, 12 playable characters, four online quests, and summons gameplay.The Nintendo Switch 2 ...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game's Trailer Reveals April 24 Release Date for Wolfgang Krauser DLC Character
DLC character celebrates game's 1st anniversary
― SNK revealed a new trailer on Friday for its Fatal Fury City of the Wolves fighting game, highlighting the DLC character Wolfgang Krauser. The character will launch in the game on April 24, coinciding with the game's first anniversary. English trailer Japanese trailer The game's Season Pass 2 also includes two additional characters launching in May an...
Xenosaga Pied Piper, Namco Chronicle, Digital Devil Saga Games Get Steam, Switch Releases
All 3 games will be available in Japanese only
― G-MODE announced on Thursday it will release the Xenosaga Pied Piper role-playing game on both Steam and Nintendo Switch. The Steam release lists the game in Japanese only, with no English support. G-MODE is releasing the game as part of its G-MODE Archives+ label that releases mobile games for Switch and Steam. Monolith Soft, Namco, and Tom Create rel...
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Game Wins BAFTA Award
Game was nominated for 7 awards
― The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced the winners of this year's BAFTA Games Awards on Friday. Kojima Productions' Death Stranding 2: On the Beach game won the Artistic Achievement Award. The game was nominated for seven awards including: Best Animation, Artistic Achievement, Audio Achievement, Best Music, Best Narrative, Technical Achieve...
Sword Art Online's Echoes of Aincrad Game Reveals Gameplay Trailer
Game launches on July 10
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a gameplay trailer on Thursday for Echoes of Aincrad, the new action RPG based on Reki Kawahara's Sword Art Online franchise. The game will launch in Japan on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on July 9, and on PC via Steam on July 10. In the West, it will launch on all these platforms on July 10. The game will have a Standard Edit...
9 R.I.P. sequel Visual Novel Streams Opening Movie Trailer
Bonus trading card pack launches with Switch game in 2026
― Idea Factory International revealed the opening movie for the western release of the supernatural visual novel 9 R.I.P. sequel on Thursday. The company also revealed the bonus trading card pack that will be available with the Standard Edition of the game. The game will launch physically and digitally in the west for Nintendo Switch in 2026. ...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, April 12-18
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom, Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing anime; Koharu and Minato: Happy Life with My Girlfriend, The Prince's Keeper manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing Collector's Edition BDPlease Shout! Studios US$74.98 April 14 Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom 4K BDCite Crunchyroll US$74.9...
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Remake Game Reveals September 17 Launch in Trailer (Updated)
2nd remake game launches for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC via Steam
― Nihon Falcom and GungHo Online Entertainment revealed on Friday that they will release Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (Sora no Kiseki the 2nd), the remake of the original The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC game, for PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on September 17. GungHo Online Entertainment is also streaming ...
Neo Geo AES Returns as Cartridge-Based Console Without Using Software Emulation
Console built on recreated ASIC hardware, compatible with older AES cartridges, launches on November 12
― SNK and Plaion Replai announced on Thursday that they will release the NeoGeo AES+, a new console based on SNK's original Neo Geo AES home console, on November 12. Unlike recent retro console releases that use software emulation or FPGA chips, the AES+ will use ASIC chips like the original, makin...
The Prince of Tennis Romance Games' English-Subtitled Remasters Slated for July 30
Remastered versions debut for Switch, Switch 2, PC via Steam
― Konami confirmed on Thursday that its remastered versions of The Prince of Tennis Sweet School Festival ♡-40 and more... (Shin Tennis no Ōji-sama: Mo~tto Gakuen-sai no Ōji-sama ♡-40 and more...) and The Prince of Tennis Doki Doki Survival eternal passion (Shin Tennis no Ōji-sama: Gyu~tto! Doki Doki Survival Tie break ♡) games will launch ...
Birushana: Winds of Fate Fan Disc Game Physical Edition Ships in Europe on June 26
Game launches digitally in N. America, Europe on May 26; N. American physical release also ships on May 26
― Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday it will release the physical edition of Birushana: Winds of Fate (Birushana Senki ~Ichiju no Kaze~), a fan disc for the Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei otome visual novel, for Nintendo Switch on June 26 in Europe. The game will still launch di...
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow Mobile Game Announces April 21 Worldwide Launch
Opening trailer from Kamikaze Douga streamed
― Square Enix revealed in a new opening trailer for its Dragon Quest Smash/Grow mobile game on Tuesday the game will launch worldwide for iOS and Android on April 21 (April 20 PDT). Kamikaze Douga animated the below opening video. The game is a roguelite RPG featuring "smashing" combat where players charge special move gauges and "growing" gameplay, where ...
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Game Adds Infinity Castle Shinobu on April 17
Infinity Castle Giyu launched on March 11
― Sega announced on Monday in a new 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, that it will add the sixth DLC character for the "Infinity Castle Part 1 Character Pass," the Infinity Castle version of Shinobu, on Friday. A paid Character Pass ...
Japan Aims to Increase Anime's Overseas Market to 6 Trillion Yen by 2033
Government aims to triple overseas market for anime, games, manga in less than 10 years
― The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) held its 18th Entertainment and Creative Industrial Policy Seminar on March 27, where it announced how specifically to meet the Japanese government's goal to expand the overseas market for its domestic creative industries to 20 trillion yen (about US$12...
Inazuma Eleven Cross Game Launches for iOS, Android in June
Smartphone game to be free-to-play with in-app purchases
― Level 5 and Aiming (Dragon Quest Tact) announced during the "LEVEL5 VISION 2026 Craftsmanship" stream on Friday the Inazuma Eleven: Cross game will launch for iOS and Android in June. Pre-registration is open now. A closed beta test began on January 29 in Japan and recently ended. The livestream on Friday stated staff are making final adjustm...
Level 5's Holy Horror Mansion Game Unveils New Trailer
RPG features "ghost crafting"
― Level 5 revealed a new trailer for its new "ghost craft" role-playing game HOLY HORROR MANSION during the "LEVEL5 VISION 2026 Craftsmanship" livestream on Friday. The RPG features ghostly mechanics that are based on real-life performers.Level 5 is partnering with entertainment companies for the game, which is themed around "family." The company did not reveal platforms...
Inazuma Eleven RE, Decapolice Games to Both Additionally Release for Switch 2
Inazuma Eleven RE drops PS4 release; DECAPOLICE drops Switch, PS4 release
― The Level 5 Vision 2026 Craftsmanship livestream announced on Friday that the new remake of the first Inazuma Eleven game titled Inazuma Eleven RE will additionally be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 but will no longer be released for the PlayStation 4. The livestream also stated the DECAPOLICE crime suspense role-playing g...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, March 30-April 5
Pokémon Pokopia stays at #1 for 5 weeks straight
― Japan's Game Ranking: March 30-April 5 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2 Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo March 5 45,484 867,171 2NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5, 2025 8,131 2,888,474 3NSwMinecraft Nippon Microsoft June 21, 2018 5,186 4,182,507 4NSw Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection CAPCOM March 27 4,956 23,...
MangaGamer Releases Rose Guns Days Game's 1st Season
Release on MangaGamer, Steam features updated graphics, as well as Japanese, English, Chinese language options
― MangaGamer released the first season of its new edition of 07th Expansion's Rose Guns Days visual novel series on MangaGamer and Steam on Thursday. The release features updated graphics, as well as Japanese, English, and Chinese language options. MangaGamer will release the game in four ch...
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