Games
Filters
All
•
News
Interest
Reviews
Columns
Text-only Compact View
Text-only List View
Text-only Grid View
List View with Images
Grid View with Images
North American Anime, Manga Releases, November 9-15
I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down In History, I Parry Everything anime; Kingdom, D.N.Angel New Edition manga ship
― The weekly North American Anime, Manga Releases article will be off for the next two weeks, and will be back in December. Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Arifureta: From Commonplace To World's Strongest Season 3 BDPlease Crunchyroll US$69.98 November 11 I...
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Game's Trailer Previews Viewros, Psychic Abilities, Vi-O-La, Federation Troopers
Game launches on December 4 for Switch, Switch 2
― Nintendo began streaming on Friday a new trailer for its Metroid Prime 4: Beyond game, and it previews the planet Viewros, scanning, Samus' power-ups, psychic abilities, the Vi-O-La motorbike, and Galactic Federation Troopers. The video uses gameplay footage from the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: The game will launch for December 4 for Nintendo Switch a...
Ys X: Proud Nordics Game's PS5 Version Launches on February 19
Nihon Falcom revealed on Friday that it will release the Ys X: Proud Nordics, an updated version of its Ys X: Nordics game, for PlayStation 5 on February 19. The game will feature 4K resolution at 120 FPS. The game launched on July 31 for Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan. The game is slated for release for Switch 2 and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG in the West in early 2026. Ys X: Proud No...
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Remake Game Revealed
Follow-up of 1st game's remake to launch by September 2026
― Nihon Falcom posted on Wednesday its financial report for the fiscal year ending in September 2025, and the report said the company will release Sora no Kiseki the 2nd, a remake of the original The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC game, during the fiscal year ending in September 2026. Sora no Kiseki the 2nd would be a follow-up to Tra...
Valve Announces Steam Machine, Steam Controller, Steam Frame Hardware
6-inch cube-shaped Steam Machine is 6x as powerful as Steam Deck
― Valve unveiled on Wednesday the new Steam Machine console, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame virtual reality headset. All three are optimized for Steam. The company did not reveal a release date or pricing, but it streamed a trailer: The 6-inch cube-shaped Steam Machine features a discrete semi-custom advanced micro device (AMD) deskt...
Pokémon Pokopia Game's Trailer Previews Town Building, Transformations, New Pokémon Forms
Video introduces Professor Tangrowth, Peakychu, Mosslax, Smearguru
― The Pokémon Company International streamed on Thursday a new trailer for Pokémon Pokopia, a new cozy-style life simulation crafting game for the Pokémon franchise, and it previews the town building, crafts, transformations, requests, photo mode, customization, room decoration, and multiplayer. The video also reveals Professor Tangro...
PlayStation 5 Gets Japan-Language-Only Digital Edition
New model will release on November 21, will be cheaper than multi-language Digital Edition at 55,000 yen
― Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced on Wednesday that it will release a new model for the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition in Japan that will only have Japanese language support. The new model will launch in Japan on November 21, and will be cheaper than the multi-language Digital Editio...
A-1 Pictures Animates Opening for Solo Leveling: Karma PC, Mobile Game
Opening video, gameplay video both streamed
― The official YouTube channel for Netmarble's Solo Leveling: Karma game for PC and mobile revealed the game's opening video, animated by A-1 Pictures, on Thursday. The trailer was originally revealed at the G-STAR 2025 event in Busan on Friday. The game takes place during a certain gap in time, during a part of the webtoon series that has not yet been cove...
Gran Turismo 7 Game Reveals Power Pack DLC
DLC includes 'real racing' experience for PS5
― Polyphony Digital announced during Sony's "State of Play Japan" livestream on Tuesday Power Pack DLC for the PlayStation 5 version of its Gran Turismo 7 game, set for release by the end of the year with the Spec III major update.
The paid DLC includes real racing features and experiences, such as a 24-hour race mode.The company announced in September t...
Super Robot Wars Y Game Gets First DLC on November 20
Contract from Darkness DLC introduces new units, missions, assist crew members
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed during Sony's "State of Play Japan" livestream on Tuesday that Super Robot Wars Y, a new entry in the long-running Super Robot Wars crossover strategy role-playing game series, will get its first DLC titled Contract from Darkness on November 20, with early access on November 18.
The ...
Octopath Traveler 0 Prequel Game's Story Trailer Reveals Playable Demo
Progress from demo will transfer to full release
― Square Enix revealed during the "State of Play Japan" livestream on Tuesday that a demo has launched for Octopath Traveler 0, a new prequel game in its Octopath Traveler series, and it features the first three hours of gameplay. Progress from the demo will transfer over to the full release. The company streamed a story trailer: The game will launch...
Dynasty Warriors: Origins Game's Trailer Previews Visions of Four Heroes DLC
Paid DLC launches on January 22 alongside Switch 2 release
― Koei Tecmo unveiled during the "State of Play Japan" livestream on Tuesday a new trailer for its Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Shin Sangoku Musō Origins) game, previewing the Visions of Four Heroes DLC.
Players who pre-order the DLC will receive the Yellow Turban Attire costume for the protagonist as a pre-order bonus. The paid DLC will laun...
Damon and Baby Action Game Gets Early 2026 Release Window
Game will launch for PS4, PS5, Switch, PC via Steam
― Arc System Works revealed during the "State of Play Japan" livestream on Tuesday an early 2026 release window for its new action game Damon and Baby for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.
Arc System Works first announced the game during its showcase livestream in June.Chief creative officer and Guilty Gear creator Dai...
Digimon Story Time Stranger Game's Video Previews 1st DLC Pack
"Additional Digimon & Episode Pack 1: Alternate Dimension" debuts this winter
― Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled a new teaser trailer for the Digimon Story Time Stranger game during Sony's State of Play live stream on Wednesay. The trailer shows the game's upcoming DLC pack titled "Additional Digimon & Episode Pack 1: Alternate Dimension," which will debut this winter. The DLC pack will include ne...
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Game Announces 2 New Characters, 2nd Closed Beta Test for PS5
Test runs between December 5-7
― PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works, and Marvel Games revealed during Sony's "State of Play Japan" livestream on Tuesday that their new Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls 4v4 tag team fighter game is adding Spider-Man and Ghost Rider as playable characters. In addition, the game will hold a second closed beta test between December 5-7 (PST) for PlayStation 5. The secon...
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game Unveils 3 DLC Characters
NiGHTS, AiAi, Tangle, Whisper debut in the game over next 3 months
― Sega unveiled a new trailer for its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds racing game during Sony's State of Play live stream on Tuesday. The trailer unveils new DLC characters for the game, including NiGHTS from Nights into Dreams, AiAi from Super Monkey Ball, and Tangle and Whisper from IDW Publishing's Sonic the Hedgehog comic, scheduled for ...
Ys X: Proud Nordics Game Gets PS5 Release in February
Game launched in Japan on July 31 for Switch 2
― Nihon Falcom released on Wednesday its financial report for the fiscal year ended September 2025, in which the company revealed that it will release the Ys X: Proud Nordics game for PlayStation 5 in February 2026. The game is an updated version of the Ys X: Nordics game, which launched on July 31 for Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan. The game is slated for r...
Birushana: Winds of Fate Visual Novel Fan Disc Heads West for Switch in 2026
Trailer previews game's 9 routes
― Idea Factory International announced on Wednesday that it will release Birushana: Winds of Fate (Birushana Senki ~Ichiju no Kaze~), a fan disc for the Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei otome visual novel, physically and digitally in 2026. The company streamed a trailer, which previews the game's nine routes: The protagonist Shanao has nine potential love interests ...
Over Requiemz Game Heads West for Switch in Summer 2026
Trailer streamed for otome game based on The Wizard of Oz
― 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 in summer 2026. The company streamed a trailer, which features the theme song "Muted Expectations" by Hisano: Aksys Games describes the story:
In a dark reimagining o...
Nippon Ichi Software Posts New Kyо̄ran Makaism Game Video
Game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5 on January 29
― Nippon Ichi Software streamed the second promotional video for its new Kyо̄ran Makaism game to introduce the weapons, combat system, and more during Sony's "State of Play Japan" livestream on Tuesday.
The game will launch in Japan for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 on January 29.The 3D action role-playing game allows play...
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X Game Launches on February 12
Roguelike game features 14 playable characters on PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X|S
― 91Act announced during Sony's "State of Play livestream" on Tuesday the BlazBlue Entropy Effect X roguelite game, which will launch for the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S on February 12.
The company describes the game: BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is a roguelite action game where players take control ...
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Game Streams 'Follow-Up Trailer'
Game launches on February 5 for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam, Microsoft Store
― Square Enix revealed a new "follow-up trailer" for the Dragon Quest VII Reimagined game, a remake of the 2000 Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past PS1 game that is separate from the Nintendo 3DS remake, during the "State of Play Japan" livestream on Tuesday. The game is scheduled to launch o...
No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files Game Heads to PS4, PS5
Game launches for PS4, PS5 on February 26
― Spike Chunsoft announced during the "State of Play Japan" livestream on Tuesday that the No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files game, the latest entry in Kōtarō Uchikoshi's AI: The Somnium Files series, will come to the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on February 26. The game launched for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam...
Elden Ring: Nightreign Game Announces The Forsaken Hollows DLC
DLC includes two new playable characters, two new bosses
― Bandai Namco announced on Tuesday during the "State of Play Japan" livestream The Forsaken Hollows DLC for Elden Ring: Nightreign, the standalone Elden Ring game, which launches on December 4.
The new DLC includes two new playable characters and two new bosses to challenge. The Scholar is an arcane character and The Undertaker uses strength...
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Game Announces March 12 Release Date
Game launches for Switch 2, Xbox X|S, PS5, Windows PC via Steam
― Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja revealed during the "State of Play Japan" livestream on Tuesday Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, the remake of the second game in the Fatal Frame horror franchise, will release on March 12 for the PlayStation 5. The game will also launch for the Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via S...
Death Match Love Comedy Game's Trailer Reveals February 9 Launch in West
Switch, PS5 versions also get physical editions
― PQube announced on Tuesday that it will release Kemco's Death Match Love Comedy! in the West for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on February 19, 2026. The Switch and PS5 versions will also get physical editions. The company streamed a date announcement trailer: The game was originally schedule...
Permanent Outdoor Pokémon Attraction PokéPark Kanto Reveals February 5 Opening in Video
Park features Pokémon Forest, Sedge Town areas on 26,000 square meters of land
― The official website for PokéPark Kanto, the first permanent outdoor Pokémon attraction, began streaming on Tuesday a video, and it reveals that the attraction will open on February 5, 2026 within Tokyo's Yomiuriland amusement park. English Japanese PokéPark Kanto is built on about 26,000 square meters of land. The park ...
Pokémon Pokopia Life Sim Game Launches on March 5, 2026
Nintendo's video lists Game-Key Card release for Switch 2 title
― Nintendo announced on Tuesday that Pokémon Pokopia, a new cozy-style life simulation crafting game for the Pokémon franchise, will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on March 5, 2026. Nintendo also began streaming a video about Game-Key Cards, physical cartridges that do not actually contain a game, but rather, a key to unlock and play the d...
Sanrio's Fragaria Memories Franchise Gets Smartphone Game in 2027 (Updated)
Sanrio launched project featuring ikemen knights protecting Hello Kitty & friends in 2023
― The Animate Girls Festival 2025 livestream event revealed in an announcement video on Sunday that Sanrio's Fragaria Memories project will get its first smartphone game titled Fragaria Memories Color of Wishes, slated for release in 2027. Ateam Holdings is developing the game with Sanrio, and describes it as "a...
Needy Streamer Overload Game Gets TV Anime in April 2026
Masaoki Nakajima helms anime at Yostar Pictures
― Aniplex revealed in an announcement video on Monday that WSS Playground and Xemono's Needy Streamer Overload (Needy Girl Overdose in Japanese) game will get a television anime adaptation in April 2026, and also revealed its first key visual and main staff. The anime will also have an advance screening of its theatrical version — a special edit of the ...
Crowdfunding Campaign Launches for Bang Bang Busters Sequel Game
Unreleased game to be released on Neo Geo, Dreamcast systems
― French indie publisher PixelHeart launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter on October 31 to fund the release of Bang² Busters 2, an unreleased sequel to Visco Corporation's 2010 platforming game Bang Bang Busters, for the Neo Geo MVS and Neo Geo AES systems, as well as the Dreamcast.The new game features new gameplay elements, rewo...
Square Enix Confirms Layoffs, Restructuring in N. American, European Publishing Operations
Reports state more than 100 workers in U.S., UK could be impacted
― In a presentation on Thursday on its earnings for the six-month period ending on September 30, 2025, Square Enix disclosed to investors that the company will be laying off employees in its North American and European publishing operations as part of restructuring of its overseas organizations. The restructuring will involve closing o...
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Game's Final Trailers Stream with English Dub
Trailers for "Story Mode," "Chronicle Mode" stream on YouTube
― Level 5 streamed two final trailers for the Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road game on Friday. The two trailers for "Story Mode" and "Chronicle Mode" feature English dubs.Story Trailer Chronicle Trailer The game was recently delayed again from August 21 to November 13 (November 14 in Japan) for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5...
Once Upon a Katamari Game Review
The beloved series’ grand return is a raucous roll-er coaster!
― Roughly twenty-one years ago, I was simultaneously bamboozled and bemused by a strange little game I'd plopped into my PlayStation 2. A fifth grader at the time, I'd been tasked with putting all the stars back in the sky alongside a tiny fellow simply known as the Prince...and we were going to do it with something called a “Katamari.” ...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, October 27-November 2
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake debuts in top 3 spots
― Japan's Game Ranking: October 27-November 2 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwDragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Square Enix October 30 232,250 232,250 2PS5Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Square Enix October 30 96,812 96,812 3NSw 2Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Square Enix October 30 84,456 84,456 4NSwPoké...
Code Vein II Game's Trailer Highlights Lou MagMell
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on January 30
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming on Friday a character trailer for Code Vein II, the sequel to the Code Vein post-apocalyptic role-playing game, and it highlights Lou MagMell: 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 ...
My Hero Academia: All's Justice Game's Video Previews Modes, Battles, Customization
Game launches for PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC on February 6
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Friday a trailer for its My Hero Academia: All's Justice game, and it previews the game modes Team Up Missions, Archives Battle, Story Mode, and Hero's Diary. The video also explains the battle system, controls, and customization: The fighting game centers around the manga's final battle, and for ...
This Week in Games - Interview with Nobuyuki Okajima, Producer on Full Metal Schoolgirl Action Game
We spoke with the producer about the sci-fi schoolgirl action game, as well as a condensed history of Dragon Quest, and Love and Deepspace its dark-skinned character rendering.
― Welcome back, folks! This past weekend was Kumoricon—and my first time covering it professionally! I have a few interviews from the convention that'll go up shortly; it was a fun experience and a delight to speak to the figu...
Cygames, Konami Settle Lawsuit Over Uma Musume Pretty Derby Game
Terms of settlement not disclosed due to confidentiality agreement
― Cygames announced on Friday that it has settled a lawsuit with Konami Digital Entertainment regarding Cygames' Uma Musume Pretty Derby game. Cygames stated it will not disclose the terms of the settlement due to a confidentiality agreement. Konami filed a lawsuit in the Tokyo District Court against Cygames in March 2023. According t...
Banana Fish & A3! Announce Collaboration
Which Banana Fish characters are you going to elevate to help repay Mankai Company's debts?
― Popular shojo manga/anime series Banana Fish and mobile game A3! announced a collaboration event within the game on Tuesday with a 22-second teaser video: ★ATTENTION★ #エースリー #BANANAFISH pic.twitter.com/jUhvZY4674— 【公式】A3!（エースリー） (@mankai_company) November 4, 2025 As of press time, neither franchise has anno...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, November 2-8
Dragon Ball Super: Broly anime; Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku?!, Cupid is Struck by Lightning manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Dragon Ball Super: Broly SteelBook BDAnimeNewsNetwork Crunchyroll US$39.98 November 4 Print Manga Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Akane-banashi Graphic Novel (GN) 14Please Viz Media US$11.99 November 4 At 25:00 in Akas...
Etrange Overlord Game Heads West in Early 2026
Trailer previews theme song for Switch, PS5, PS4, PC game
― NIS America announced on Thursday that it will release Gemdrops' Etrange Overlord, a game based on Roman Kitayama's novel series of the same name, in the West for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam in early 2026. The company streamed an announcement trailer featuring the theme song "Etrange Overlord" performed by...
Crunchyroll Adds Beyblade X XONE Game to Mobile Devices
Crunchyroll Game Vault to launch game in coming months
― Crunchyroll announced on Thursday that it will add FuRyu's Beyblade X XONE, a game in the Beyblade franchise, to mobile devices via the Crunchyroll Game Vault in the coming months. The game will be available for subcribers in the Mega Fan tier worldwide except select European and Asian territories. The company is also adding the French role-pla...
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game's Trailer Reveals December 4 Digital Release for Switch 2 Edition
Owners of Switch version can upgrade with progress carried over
― Sega announced on Thursday that it will release the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds game digitally on December 4. There will be a Switch 2 upgrade pack for owners of the Nintendo Switch version, and progress will carry over. The company streamed an announcement trailer: The upgrade pack costs US$10.00, with a ...
Pokémon Legends Z-A Game's Trailers Reveal December 10 Release for 'Mega Dimensions' DLC
Videos reveal Hyperspace Lumiose, donut chef Ansha, new Mega Evolutions
― The Official Pokémon YouTube Channel began streaming on Thursday three videos for the Pokémon Legends Z-A game, and they announce the December 10 release date for the "Mega Dimension" DLC. The first two trailers reveal Hyperspace Lumiose, a new area with different Pokémon not found in the base game, some of them over the normal...
Power Up Your Ki With Dragon Ball Z DLC for Minecraft
Bestselling game partners with legendary anime for new DLC
― Best-selling game franchise Minecraft and Toei Animation announced on Tuesday that they have partnered to bring legendary anime series Dragon Ball Z to Minecraft for its new "Dragon Ball Z DLC by Cyclone" game mode. The Minecraft series began streaming a trailer highlighting the different battle areas, characters, and fighting abilities. Pl...
Sonic Rumble Game Launches for iOS, Android, Google Play, Steam
Battle royale mobile game to feature collaborations with other Sega franchises
― Sega announced on Wednesday that it has launched Sonic Rumble, its battle royale mobile game for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, for iOS, Android, Google Play, and PC via Steam on Wednesday after several delays. The game was originally slated for release this past winter, but the game's website announced in February ...
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Game's Trailer Reveals November 21 Release for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S Versions, Character Pack 7
"Future Island Egghead Pack" includes S-Snake, Jewelry Bonney, CP0 Rob Lucci
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Wednesday a new trailer for its One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 game, and it announces that the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 versions will launch on November 21. The Character Pack 7, titled the "Future Island Egghead Pack" will also launch on the same day,...
Konami Rejected Matrix Directors' Request for Game — Hideo Kojima Was Never Told
Kojima: “In all these 26 years, no one ever told me such a conversation had taken place”
― Game director Hideo Kojima said through his X (formerly Twitter) account on October 29 that he was not asked or told about producing a Matrix video game in 1999. Kojima reported, “I was surprised to hear the news on social media that the Wachowski sisters had 'offered me a Matrix game project!' in 1999. In all...
Kamitsubaki Studio, Entergram Announce Virtual Ties: Isekaijoucho Musoukyoku Game
Virtual idol management game launches on March 19
― Kamitsubaki Studio revealed on Monday that it is working with publisher Entergram to release the Virtual Ties: Isekaijoucho Musoukyoku (Virtual Ties: Isekaijoucho Dreamlike Melody) virtual idol management game featuring virtual talent Isekaijoucho for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC via Steam on March 19.
The player will support in-game childhoo...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sells Over 10 Million Units
Mario Kart World launch game sells 9.57 million units
― Nintendo revealed on Tuesday the second quarter financial results for its current fiscal year ending on March 31, 2026. The new Nintendo Switch 2 system has sold 10.36 million units as of September 30. Switch 2 software sales amount to 20.62 million units as of September 30, with the Mario Kart World launch game representing 9.57 million units, ...
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Game's 'Survive' Trailer Previews Gameplay
Game launches on December 4 for Switch, Switch 2
― Nintendo began streaming on Tuesday a gameplay trailer titled "Survive" for its Metroid Prime 4: Beyond game: The game will launch for December 4 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Switch 2 Edition allows mouse controls. In addition, players can adjust between 4K 60fps HDR for quality or 1080p 120fps HDR for perfor...
Nintendo Wins Lawsuit Against Streamer of Pirated Games
EveryGameGuru had told his viewers how to obtain Nintendo games before official releases
― Nintendo of America won a lawsuit on October 29 against streamer Jesse Keighin (known as EveryGameGuru), who pirated and streamed games ahead of their release dates. Nintendo had filed the lawsuit in November 2024 in a Colorado court accusing Keighin streaming 10 Nintendo games before their official release and...
SEGA, NextNinja to Launch New Smartphone Game Based on Gintama Manga (Updated)
Game teased as "chibi character battle"
― The digital version of this year's 49th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that SEGA and NextNinja will launch a new smartphone game based on Hideaki Sorachi's Gintama manga. The announcement teased the game as a "chibi character battle."Gintama inspired its first smartphone game titled Gintama Kabukichō Daikatsugeki (image rig...
Like a Dragon/Yakuza Game Series Gets Stage Play
Fans can vote on game characters to join cast of show
― Sega announced on Friday its Like a Dragon/Yakuza game series will get a stage play as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations. Sega is also hosting a character popularity poll, and the top 10 characters will appear in the show. The voting period is from October 31 through November 21, and is available in English. Sega will announce the result...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game Previews Chun-Li in Videos (Updated)
Crossover character arrives in game this winter
― SNK revealed a character breakdown video and a collaboration video on Friday for the upcoming release of Chun-Li in its Fatal Fury City of the Wolves fighting game. Jennie Kwan voices the character in English, and Fumiko Orikasa voices the character in Japanese.English videos: Japanese videos: Update: SNK also released on Saturday a short animated v...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, October 20-26
Pokémon Legends: Z-A stays at #1, Once Upon a Katamari debuts at #4
― Japan's Game Ranking: October 20-26 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwPokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo October 16 195,849 1,068,401 2NSw 2Pokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo October 16 71,991 684,896 3NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 35,176 1,966,569 4NSwOnce Upon a Katamari Bandai Namco Entertainm...
This Week in Games - It Was A Very Spoopy PlayStation 2 Anniversary
Freshly back from vacation, Jean-Karlo discusses TwitchCon and reminisces about the PS2 on its 25th anniversary.
― Welcome back, folks! I've returned from my vacation in San Diego; apparently, my coworkers said I even came back with a tan! It was a fun trip, and I figured out how to have fun while I was abroad. I definitely needed the time off, even if I actually missed working on This Week in Games ...
Monster Hunter Stories 3 Game Reveals Pre-Order Trailer, Story Introduction Trailer
3rd game in Monster Hunter Stories franchise ships on March 13 for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
― Capcom revealed a pre-order trailer and a story introduction trailer on Friday for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, a new turn-based role-playing game in the Monster Hunter franchise. English version Japanese version Capcom also revealed a story introduction trailer on Friday. Engli...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dress Your Street Fighter 6 Characters in McDonald's Collaboration Outfits
They're no longer “Street Fighters” — they're “Street Burgers”
― McDonald's Japan and the Street Fighter 6 franchise announced last week that Street Fighter 6 character M. Bison (known as Vega in Japan) is receiving a custom McDonald's inspired outfit in Japan. This variant of M. Bison's Outfit 2 will be available for download until December 12 at 4:59 p.m. as a login bonus. Ryu, Chun Li, and Ken Mas...
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...
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...
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake Game Review
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake strikes the difficult balance of providing a truly astounding amount of new quests and story details without ever betraying the simple and earnest heart that is core to the franchise's identity.
― If you have ever taken the time to play the original Dragon Quest and Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line, you know that these are the bone-simple ancestors of...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Game Review
If you have been hankering to spend some time cruising the intergalactic highways and byways with Mario and Pals, these two games are essential experiences.
― I missed out on the Super Mario Galaxy duology back when they originally dropped because the Wii was the console that my younger siblings claimed as their own, and if I'm being honest, high-school James considered Nintendo platforms to be littl...
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...
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...
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian Game Review
I wouldn’t recommend it as your first Atelier game, but franchise fans should have a good time.
― How many Atelier games have you played? I don't ask to establish credibility or as a form of gatekeeping, but rather because the designers of Atelier Resleriana: the Red Alchemist and the White Guardian are counting on you having more than a passing familiarity with previous entries in the franchise. Alt...
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...
Giant Game Boy Demo Station Sells for 2.2 Million Yen
Sold less than 2 weeks after Hard-Off Seki store's grand opening
― ANN's Japan-based staff confirmed the secondhand store Hard Off in Seki, Gifu Prefecture sold the legendary Japanese Game Boy demo station this past month. The demo station went for 2.2 million yen (about US$14,400). Unlike the demo stations in many other countries, the Japanese one (nicknamed the "Big Game Boy") is shaped like a gian...
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'...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Full Metal Schoolgirl Game Review
I can summarize Full Metal Schoolgirls thusly: it feels like a PlayStation 2 game, in the best of ways.
― I can summarize Full Metal Schoolgirls thusly: it feels like a PlayStation 2 game, in the best of ways. It's a simple concept, but one that manages to be plenty of fun, despite its workman-like execution. The concept is also charmingly high-concept: a schoolgirl rebels against an all-powerful cor...
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...
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...
DISGAEA 7 COMPLETE Game Review
What I want is a ridiculously big and endlessly customizable time-sink of a strategy/RPG that lets you fight for hours on end and build an absurdly powerful army. And on that front, Disgaea 7 Complete delivers in spades.
― Oh, hello, Disgaea. It's been a while. So sometime after Disgaea D2, I just… kind of decided I'd had enough of Disgaea for a while. The games didn't get notably bad or anything—I h...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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....
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 ...
For all articles, see the archives