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Resident Evil: Survival Unit Game's Trailer Reveals Theme Song by Queen Bee
Mobile strategy game scheduled to launch in 2025
― The staff for Resident Evil: Survival Unit (Biohazard: Survival Unit), a new mobile strategy game in Capcom's Resident Evil franchise, began streaming a cinematic trailer on Thursday, and it reveals the theme song "Yamagari" ("Mountain Hunt") by Queen Bee. Queen Bee originally released the song as part of the Aku album on March 5. The game is schedul...
Nintendo Adds Chibi-Robo! Game to Switch 2's GameCube Nintendo Classics Collection
2005 GameCube game available on August 21
― Nintendo announced on Tuesday that it is adding the 2005 Chibi-Robo! GameCube game to the Nintendo Classics service available via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack paid membership service for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 21. The company describes the game:
Chibi-Robo is a four-inch-tall robot who's arrived at the Sanderson house with the goal of he...
Baki Hanma: Blood Arena Game's Trailer Unveils September 11 Release Date
Game launches for Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, Xbox One, PC
― Purple Tree unveiled on Tuesday a trailer for Baki Hanma: Blood Arena, a new game in the Baki Hanma series, and it reveals the game's September 11 release date for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. The game's Steam page describes the game:
Enter the brutal world of Baki Hanma: Blood ...
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Game Previews Combat
Game launches on September 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a new trailer for Brownies' Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree "2D isometric roguelite" game on Tuesday. The video explores the combat system. The game will launch on September 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Bandai Namco Entertainment descri...
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Game Explores Shinju Village in New Trailer
Game launches on September 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a new trailer for Brownies' Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree "2D isometric roguelite" game on Sunday. The video introduces the setting of Shinju Village. The game will launch on September 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Bandai Namco Enterta...
Super Robot Wars Y Game Gets Demo
Game launches for PS5, Switch, PC via Steam on August 28
― Bandai Namco Entertainment released a demo on Friday for Super Robot Wars Y, a new entry in the long-running Super Robot Wars crossover strategy role-playing game series. The company released an eight-minute demo trailer. Players will be able to transfer save data from the demo to the full version of the game. Completion of "Chapter 1" in the...
Digimon Story Time Stranger Game Highlights DigiRide Mounts
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on October 3
― Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe began streaming a new trailer on Monday for the Digimon Story Time Stranger game exploring the different rideable mounts that players can "DigiRide." The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on October 3. Bandai Namco Entertainment describes the game: In this JRPG, players will embark...
One PIece Anime Gets New Arcade Punching Game
One Piece Don Strike begins location testing
― The One Piece Day '25 event announced this past weekend a new arcade game, One Piece Don Strike. The game features a physical punching bag that players can hit to do damage to the opponent character digitally. The location test version of the game includes Donquixote Doflamingo as an opponent. Source: The Official One Piece X/Twitter account
Space Invaders Film Hires New Scriptwriters
Ben Zazove, Evan Turner take over from previous screenwriter Greg Russo
― New Line Cinema's proposed Space Invaders film now has Ben Zazove and Evan Turner penning the script, Deadline reported on Friday. The two previously worked together on the action-comedy films Officer Exchange and The Out-Laws. Deadline had reported in July 2019 that Greg Russo would write the script. Warner Bros., New Line Cin...
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake Game Reveals New Trailer
Game launches worldwide September 19 for Switch, PS5, PC via Steam
― Nihon Falcom started streaming a new trailer for the Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter (Sora no Kiseki the 1st) game, the remake of the original The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky game, on Friday. The video highlights the game's main characters. The game will launch simultaneously worldwide on September 19 for the Nintendo Switch, ...
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Game's 'Fox Hunt' Multiplayer Mode Launches This Fall
Remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam on August 28
― The Metal Gear franchise's X/Twitter account announced on Friday 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 in fall 2025. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Se...
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Reveals 7th, 8th DLC Pack Characters
CP0 Rob Lucci to appear in Pack 7; Eneru, King, Z win vote contest to appear in Pack 8
― The One Piece Day event and livestream on Sunday revealed more details for upcoming DLC for Bandai Namco Entertainment's One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 game. 【#ONEPIECEDAY'25 速報⑤】#海賊無双4 追加DLC解禁🎮第7弾にルッチ-CP0-、読者投票で選ばれた第8弾にエネル、キング、ゼットが登場！これらがセットになったキャラクターパス3の購入特典も公開されました💨💨👇生配信をみる👇https://t.co/oILSqBOxmH#ONEPIECE pic.tw...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 28-August 3
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Switch version debuts at #1, PS5 version at #5
― Japan's Game Ranking: July 28-August 3 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwDemon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Aniplex August 1 54,491 54,491 2NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 51,544 1,445,628 3NSw 2Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo July 17 25,199 207,055 4NSwHolo's Hanafud...
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket App Updates Ho-Oh, Lugia Card Artwork Following Alleged Plagiarism of Fanart
Cards' temporary placeholder messages replaced with new art following app staff's internal review
― The official X/Twitter account for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app announced on Friday that the game has updated the game with new illustrations for the the Ho-Oh and Lugia EX from the newly from the newly released "Wisdom of Sea and Sky" set following recent plagiarism accusations and interna...
This Week in Games - Brawling Capes, Big N's Red Tape, and Grown-Ups in Spandex
This week we have all the updates from EVO, what happened to Pekora's Pokémon stream, and an actually good Power Rangers collab!
― Welcome back, folks! It seems my busy schedule got the better of me: earlier this week, I checked to see if I still had time to submit a panel for this year's Kumoricon... and I was but a few days too late. What a shame; I was looking forward to hosting my History of Jap...
Iwakura Aria Giveaway
ANN is partnering with the game's publisher, PQube, to give away a few game codes to lucky ANN readers!
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From MAGES, the developer of the iconic Steins;Gate and the Science Adventure series of games, comes Iwakura Aria a thrilling visual novel with a gorgeous painterly aesthetic by the artist Hyakunen. And ANN is partnering with the game's publisher, PQube, to give away a few game codes for some lu...
Japanese Gamers List Top 100 Addictive Video Games
Taking the top spot is Minecraft
― The July 27 episode of Japanese TV program Ariyoshieeeee! polled 3,000 gamers for the top 100 addictive video games (among other categories). The top three games are 2011's Minecraft in the #1 spot, 1985's Super Mario Bros. in second, and 2020's Animal Crossing: New Horizons in third. The top 10 video games according to Ariyoshieeeee! are: 1. Minecraft (2011)
2. Su...
PlayStation 5 Reaches Over 80 Million Shipments
2.5 million PS5 units shipped between April 1-June 30
― Sony announced on Thursday that it has shipped 80.3 million units of the PlayStation 5 console in its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year's first quarter that ended on June 30. The company shipped 2.5 million PlayStation 5 units between April 1-June 30. The PS5 console surpassed 50 million in sales in December 2023. As of July 202...
Iwakura Aria Game Review
If you're a fan of The House in Fata Morgana or The Dark Maidens, this is a game you'll want to play.
― We tend to view the past in either a rosy light or a gently-tinted sepia one. Yes, bad things happened long ago, but it was still a simpler time – no internet, no constant assault by phones, just a world that seems not quite real, if not better. Iwakura Aria, an original visual novel from MAGES, ab...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, August 3-9
Wolf Children anime; Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia, Don't Hold Back, Lord Hades manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun Premium BD Box Set Please Sentai Filmworks US$199.98 August 5 RE-KAN! Complete Collection BDCite Sentai Filmworks US$49.98 August 5 Wolf Children BDAnimeNewsNetwork Shout! Factory US$2...
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game's Jet Stream Video Introduces Amy, Cream, Big
Game launches on September 25 for PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox X|S, Switch, PC via Steam, Epic Games Store.
― The official YouTube channel of Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog franchise began streaming a new trailer for its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds game on Wednesday introducing the playable characters Amy Rose, Cream the Rabbit, and Big the Cat: Sega will release the game on September 25 for PlayStation 5, PlayS...
Genshin Impact Game to End Service on PS4
Game leaves PlayStation Store on PS4 on September 10, update support ends on April 8
― The staff for Chinese developer miHoYo's Genshin Impact game announced on Wednesday that the game will end service on PlayStation 4 on September 10. Update support for the game will eventually end on April 8, 2026, due to limitations related to hardware performance and platform application size. The game on PlaySta...
Street Fighter 6 Game Details New Update in Sagat Trailer
Update launched on Tuesday with new features for World Tour, Battle Hub, Fighting Ground
― CAPCOM revealed a new trailer for Street Fighter 6 on Tuesday highlighting new playable character Sagat as well as the features of the new update. English Trailer Japanese Trailer The update launched on Tuesday. It includes new master NPCs and missions in the World Tour mode; new moves, emotes and events in the...
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Switch 2 Edition Game's Trailer Previews New Stages, Mouthful Modes
Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Star-Crossed World launches on August 28
― Nintendo began streaming on Tuesday an overview trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of its Kirby and the Forgotten Land game. The video previews the new "Star-Crossed World" story, Starry Stages, the Ultimate Cup Z EX, and new Mouthful Modes: Spring Mouth, Gear Mouth, and Sign Mouth. Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintend...
Calamity Angels: Special Delivery Game Delayed to 2026 in West
Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday that it has delayed its release of Compile Heart's role-playing game Calamity Angels: Special Delivery (Todokero! Tatakae! Calamity Angels) in North America and Europe from this summer to 2026. The game will launch physically and digitally for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Calamity Angels: Special Delivery is an RPG by character ...
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Brings Mecha Action To A New World
Titanic Scion offers a ton to people looking for a great open-world action-RPG, especially if you need more mecha in your life.
― I had an ongoing regret regarding the original Daemon X Machina from Marvelous: I never played it. I knew it was a game about mech suits, I knew there was action, and I knew there was some degree of customization—and that was it. Marvelous is putting in extra effort in no...
Pac-Man World 2 Gets 'Re-Pac' Remake Game
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC on September 26
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced in a new trailer during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday the Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac game, a remake of the original Pac-Man World 2 game with new features, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on September 26. The company later revealed that the game will also launch for P...
Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack Game Bundle Launches on November 13
Bundle features updated versions of 3 Atelier Ryza games
― Koei Tecmo and GUST announced on Monday that they will release Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack, a bundle with updated versions of the three Atelier Ryza games, worldwide for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on November 13. The bundle will be available digitally in the West. The Deluxe ...
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Reveals Visual, Cast for New Smartphone, PC Game
Tensui no Sakuna Hime: Hinuka Junreitan "rice cultivation simulation x exploration battle RPG" to star Machico, Naomi Ōzora
― Toho Games announced on Monday the title, visual, cast, and staff for the planned new smartphone game based on Edelweiss' side-scrolling action role-playing game Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin (Tensui no Sakuna Hime). Toho Games will release the game for both smartphones and PC via ...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game Reveals Animated Video for Street Fighter Collab
Game adds Street Fighter's Ken as playable character on Sunday
― SNK revealed an animated trailer on Sunday for the crossover collaboration between its new fighting game Fatal Fury City of the Wolves and Street Fighter. Masami Ōbari directed the video and was also the animation director and creative producer. SNK also revealed a new video for Ken, who launched in the game on Sunday. English version J...
Street Fighter 6 Game's Trailer Previews C. Viper
C. Viper set for release in fall; new Outfit 4 showcase video also revealed
― CAPCOM revealed a new trailer for the Street Fighter 6 game on Sunday previewing the upcoming character C. Viper, who will be available in the game this fall. Japanese version English version Capcom also revealed an Outfit 4 showcase featuring outfits for Luke, Jamie, Kimberly, Manon, A.K.I., Cammy, and Chun-Li. Japanese ve...
New Virtua Fighter Game's Video Teases Combat Gameplay
Video shows fight between Akira, Sarah
― Sega and its Ryu ga Gotoku Studio unveiled a new gameplay video for its new game project for Sega's Virtua Fighter 3D fighting game series on Sunday. The video shows a fight between familiar characters Akira Yuki and Sarah Bryant, showcasing the game's graphics and grounded combat style. Sega will reveal more information about the game during Tokyo Game Show o...
Tekken 8 Game's DLC Character Armor King Debuts on October 13
Trailer also reveals winter DLC character Miary Zo
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the October 13 release date for the returning DLC character Armor King in its Tekken 8 fighting game via a gameplay trailer during the Evo fighting game tournament on Sunday. The trailer also reveals the new character Miary Zo, the game series' first character from Madagascar. Miary Zo will release this winter a...
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Game Announces Closed Beta for PS5
Test runs on September 5-7
― PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works, and Marvel Games' new Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls 4v4 tag team fighter game announced on Sunday that the game will host a closed beta for the PlayStation 5 from September 5 to September 7. The closed beta will include online lobby matches and limited offline matches with 6 playable characters, spectator mode, a training tutorial, an...
Guilty Gear -Strive- Game's New Trailers Reveal Lucy DLC's August 21 Launch, 2.00 Update
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners character joins roster
― Arc System Works Guilty Gear -Strive- fighting game revealed a new trailer for the DLC character Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners on Sunday, as well as the DLC's August 21 release date. The company also teased a future 2.00 update in 2026. English Trailer Japanese Trailer Future Update Trailer Season 4 launched last July. The season is adding Cyberpunk:...
Fate/Grand Order Game Marks 10th Anniversary With Animated Video
Chainsaw Man's Ryū Nakayama directed video at Andraft
― The "Fate/Grand Order Fes. 2025 ～10th Anniversary～" event debuted a 10th anniversary promotional video for the Fate/Grand Order game on Sunday. Chainsaw Man anime series director Ryū Nakayama directed the video at Andraft. The video features the theme song "Subarashii Sekai" (Wonderful World) by Yoh Kamiyama×YOSUKE from SPYAIR. Aniplex released ...
Donkey Kong Bananza Game Review
There is no such thing as a perfect work of art, but Donkey Kong Bananza gets about as close to perfection as possible.
― One of the first video games I can remember playing as a young tyke was my dad's copy of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest on the Super Nintendo. When I was old enough to get a Game Boy Pocket of my own, one of the first purchases ever made with my allowance was a copy of ...
Beyblade X Evobattle Game Streams New Video
Game launches on November 13
― FuRyu started streaming a new promotional video for the Beyblade X Evobattle game on Sunday. The video features narration by voice actor Wataru Komada, who voices the character Number Zero in the Beyblade X anime. FuRyu will release the game for the Nintendo Switch and for PC via Steam on November 13. The action game will add a three-part "evolution" component with "ult...
Fate/hollow ataraxia Remastered Game Releases on August 7
Game launches for PC via Steam, Switch
― Type Moon Games began streaming a promotional video on Saturday that announces that the Fate/hollow ataraxia REMASTERED visual novel will release on August 7. The company also began streaming a minigame introduction movie. The game will launch for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. The company previously announced the 2025 release window in the pamphlet for the...
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Game Adds Wilnas on August 5
Meg launches in game in October
― Cygames announced on Sunday that its Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising fighting game will add Wilnas as part of the game's Character Pass 2 on August 5. Cygames is also streaming a gameplay trailer for the character. The video also reveals Meg will launch in the game in October The game's Version 2.20 will also launch on August 5. The game will also launch a collaborat...
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes Fighting Game Adds Izumi on August 19
Character is 3rd in game's Season Pass
― Arc System Works America streamed an Izumi reveal trailer on Sunday for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, the newest installment in French Bread's original Under Night In-Birth 2D fighting game series. Izumi (voiced by Reina Kondo) will join the game on August 19. The game was featured at the EVO event this weekend, and Defiant won the tournament for the game...
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Game Outlines Free Update in Trailer
New update to launch on August 7
― Capcom revealed on Sunday that it will release a free title update for its Capcom Fighting Collection 2 game on August 7. The free update will include quality-of-life updates, new artwork, remixed tracks, and more content for Street Fighter Alpha 3 UPPER, including Maki, Yun, Eagle, and Ingrid. Capcom Fighting Collection 2 launched for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation ...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 21-27
Super Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 version debuts at #3
― Japan's Game Ranking: July 21-27 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 76,224 1,571,833 2NSw 2Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo July 17 53,951 181,856 3NSw 2Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV Nintendo July 24 18,169 18,169 4PS5Wuchang: Fallen Fea...
Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact Fighting Game Teases More Season Pass Characters in Video
Game launched on July 17; 1st DLC character Nephelpito debuts in game this fall
― Bushiroad streamed a new video on Saturday 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, which teases more charactesr in the game's Season Pass 1. The video seemingly teases the characers Phinks Magcub, Shizuku Murasaki, and Zeno ...
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Game Revealed for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Steam
New version to have single-player mode, crossplay, rollback netcode, DLC character
― The staff for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., a new version of the Virtua Fighter 5 3D fighting game, revealed during the EVO event on Friday that Sega will release Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam versions wi...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sells Over 6 Million Units
Mario Kart World launch game sells 5.63 million units
― Nintendo revealed on Friday the year-end results for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2025. The new Nintendo Switch 2 system has sold 5.82 million units as of June 30. The company added in its report that after seven weeks, which is past the June 30 date, Switch 2 has sold over 6 million units. Switch 2 software sales amount to 8.67 millio...
Nintendo Switch Prices Rise in U.S.; Switch 2 Console Prices Remain Unchanged
U.S. president signed executive order to adjust global tariffs on Thursday
― Nintendo announced on Friday that it is raising the price of the original Nintendo Switch, Lite, and OLED consoles, as well as Switch accessories in the United States "based on market conditions." The company is also raising the prices for certain Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, amiibo, and the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo pr...
This Week in Games - One More Path Ahead
Jean-Karlo looks at the exciting new game announcements from this week's Nintendo Partner Showcase, breaks down Sony's lawsuit against Tencent, and payment processors are in the spotlight again as adult games get delisted.
― Welcome back, folks! I've spoken before about my regrets over not having played any of the Daemon X Machina games. The good news is, I was given a chance to do so—and I'm current...
Shadow Labyrinth Game Review
Has PAC-MAN come a long way since Symphony of the Night? I’m not sure.
― As 2024 came to a close, Prime Video's Secret Level threw viewers for a loop with Circle—a strangely dark reimagining of video game forefather, PAC-MAN. Not long after, Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed that the animated short was a stealth teaser for an upcoming Search Action title, Shadow Labyrinth. Since the announcement, ...
The Silent Hill f Staff on Moving the Horror to Japan
Amidst the screams of onlookers, I had the opportunity to discuss Silent Hill f's new setting in Ebisugaoka, and try our best to avoid major story spoilers.
― In Anime Expo's Entertainment Hall, there was a plethora of booths dedicated to gaming and merchandise, but one of the largest was Konami's Silent Hill presentation. Enveloped by black walls covered in red spider lilies, a huge line of fear-s...
Shiravune Reveals Release Dates for Steam Versions of Aquapazza: Aquaplus Dream Match, Utawarerumono: Zan Games
AQUAPAZZA: Aquaplus Dream Match releases on September 25, Utawarerumono: ZAN releases on October 23
― Shiravune announced on Thursday that it will release the AQUAPAZZA: Aquaplus Dream Match fighting game on Steam on September 25, and it will release the Utawarerumono: ZAN game on Steam on October 23. Shiravune will release both games with Japanese audio and interface and subtitles in English, Japane...
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Game Previewed in New Trailer
Game to launch for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam/Windows on October 30
― Nintendo and Square Enix revealed a new trailer on Thursday during the Nintendo Direct livestream for the "HD-2D" remakes for Dragon Quest I & II. English trailer Japanese trailer The game collection will launch on October 30 for Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Window...
Konami Reveals Momotaro Dentetsu 2 Game for Release on Switch, Switch 2 on November 13
Game to have 2 maps for eastern, western Japan
― Nintendo and Konami revealed during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Thursday the Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru (Your Town is Sure to be There Too) game that will release for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on November 13 in Japan. The latest game in the Momotaro Dentetsu board game-syle video game series will have differ...
NIS Announces Hono Gurashi no Niwa Game for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Steam in July 2026
Team behind Yomawari series make countryside life simulation game
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Direct livestream on Thursday that Nippon Ichi Software is developing the Hono Gurashi no Niwa game for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The game is slated for release on July 30, 2026. The game centers on a young protagonist who is lost and wanders around a m...
Romancing Saga 2 Remake Game Launches for Switch 2
Remake launched for Switch, PS5/4, PC in October 2024
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Direct livestream on Thursday that Square Enix's Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven remake game launched on Thursday in both English and Japanese for the Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 version includes enhanced graphics with a higher resolution and higher framerate, as well as shorter loading times. En...
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Game Review
This game drags its feet so hard you would think it had 2 ton weights strapped to them.
― Man, I was so excited when this game started up because it really just throws you right into the swing of things. There's no extended prologue or even much of a summary. One of the first screens you see once you boot up this game for the first time is you're thrown into a fight with a simple command list in the ...
Final Fantasy Tactics Game Remaster's Trailer Previews Story
Game launches for PS5, PS4, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam on September 30
― Square Enix streamed during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday a story trailer for Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles, the Final Fantasy Tactics remastered bundled edition. Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles will feature two versions of the game. The enhanced version features ...
Persona 3 Reload Game Gets Switch 2 Release on October 23
Game launched for PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC in February 2024
― Atlus revealed during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday that its Persona 3 Reload game will get a release for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23. Persona 3 Reload launched for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Windows and Steam in February 2024. The game was also available for Xbox Ga...
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Game's Trailer Previews Story
Spinoff of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launches in winter for Switch 2
― Nintendo streamed during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday a new trailer 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 game's story, and the end of the trailer teases a...
Yakuza Kiwami 2, Yakuza Kiwami Games Get Switch 2 Releases
Both games launch on November 13 with new in-game text language support
― Sega revealed during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday that it will release its Yakuza Kiwami 2 and Yakuza Kiwami games — both remakes of the original Yakuza (Ryū ga Gotoku, or Like a Dragon) and Yakuza 2 action games, respectively — for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 13. A bundle including both games will be avai...
How No Sleep for Kaname Date Developers Gave the Game Its Name
Director Kazuya Yamada and localization producer Alex Flagg answered our questions about certain game mechanics and how they came up with the game's name.
― During Anime Expo 2025, we got to sit down with Spike Chunsoft and talk about No Sleep For Kaname Date from AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES. It's the latest entry in the visual novel series. Director Kazuya Yamada and localization producer Alex Flagg answe...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game Gets Releases on Switch, Switch 2 on November 14
New releases feature optional motion controls
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday that Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, the new game in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise, is getting releases on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on November 14. The new releases feature optional motion controls. The Switch and Switch 2...
Octopath Traveler 0 Prequel Game (Updated)
Game launches on Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, PC on December 4
― Square Enix announced during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday a new prequel in the Octopath Traveler series titled Octopath Traveler 0 for release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on December 4. Update: The official YouTube channel for Square Enix later streamed a trailer that reveals that the game will ...
Katamari Damacy Series Gets New Once Upon a Katamari Game for Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC
Game launches on October 24
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday a new game in the Katamari Damacy franchise titled Once Upon a Katamari for release on Nintendo Switch on October 24. The company later revealed that the game will also launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on the same day. The game features new stages, new s...
Square Enix Announces The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Action RPG for Switch 2 (Updated)
Game from Bravely Default/Octopath Traveler creators launches in 2026
― Square Enix announced during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, a new action role-playing game for release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Update: The company later revealed that the game will also get releases on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Micr...
Capcom Announces Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Game
Game launches for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC in 2026
― Capcom announced during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday a new turn-based role-playing game in the Monster Hunter Stories franchise titled Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection for release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Capcom later streamed a version of its trailer that reveals that the game will also launch for Pla...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 27-August 2
Chainsaw Man, Plus-Sized Elf anime; Super String: Marco Polo's Travel to the Multiverse, Cat + Crazy manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Chainsaw Man Season 1 Limited Edition BDPlease Viz Media US$79.99 July 29 DearS BDCite Discotek US$39.95 July 29 Plus-Sized Elf BDAnimeNewsNetwork Sentai Filmworks US$49.98 July 29 Osomatsu-kun SDBDPlease Discotek US$49.95 July 29...
Sumikko Gurashi Franchise Gets New Switch Game in Winter
Nippon Columbia to release game in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea
― Nippon Columbia announced on Wednesday a new game in the Sumikko Gurashi franchise titled Sumikko Gurashi Tsukurou! Sutekina Sumikko Shima (Sumikko Gurashi Let's Make a Wonderful Sumikko Island!). The game will launch for Nintendo Switch in Japan in winter 2025, and it will also get releases in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Kor...
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Removes New Ho-Oh Card Artwork Following Alleged Plagiarism of Fanart
Developers state that "team provided incorrect reference materials as official documents to illustrator"
― The official X/Twitter account for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app issued a statement on Wednesday stating that after internal review, the developers have temporarily removed the immersive card artwork for the Ho-Oh and Lugia cards from the newly released "Wisdom of Sea and Sky" set bec...
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Revitalizes a DS Classic
A remake of the 2008 Nintendo DS title of the same name, Grand Bazaar completely revitalizes the game for a brand new generation of fans and newcomers alike.
― Thanks to Marvelous, Anime News Network was given a chance to preview Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar on the Nintendo Switch 2. A remake of the 2008 Nintendo DS title of the same name, Grand Bazaar completely revitalizes the game for a brand ne...
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion Game's Videos Preview Fusion, Heavy Armor
Game launches on September 5 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Marvelous USA streamed two videos for the Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion game on Wednesday. The trailers preview the Fusion System and Heavy Armor: Fusion System Heavy Armor The game will have hands-on demos during this year's gamescom convention from August 20-24 at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. The game will launch on September...
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Game Review
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound brings the gory franchise back to its 2D roots in a fun way.
― Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound feels like a game straight out from the 1980s and 90s, especially with its story and higher difficulty threshold. The game's plot is rather one-note, with Kenji vowing to take revenge on the demons and Kumori attempting to double-cross the Demon Lord. Eventually, both Kenji and Kumori develo...
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Game Remake's Overview Trailer Previews Farming, Glider, Bazaar, Neighbors
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2, PC via Steam on August 27
― Marvelous USA began streaming on Wednesday an overview trailer for the upcoming Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar remake game, and it previews the farming life, glider, bazaar shops, and neighbors. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam on August 27. The company describes the game:
Zephyr Town's bazaar...
Spike Into Action! HAIKYU!! FLY HIGH has Officially Landed on iOS and Android
Get ready to spike! Garena today announced the global launch of HAIKYU!! FLY HIGH, a mobile sports card game based on the smash-hit volleyball anime HAIKYU!!.
― Dive into the HAIKYU!! universe and assemble your very own Dream Team featuring beloved characters like Shoyo Hinata and Tobio KageyamaClaim rare pre-registration rewards such as Recruit Tickets, Diamonds, and a Special Hinata Chat Frame to P...
Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution Game Launches for PC via Steam on August 26
Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday it will release the Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution game for PC via Steam on August 26. The game launched physically and digitally for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in the West in May 2024. The game then launched physically and digitally for Xbox Series X|S that October. The North American and European releases include French and ...
Disgaea 7 Complete Game's Trailer Reveals Switch 2 Version's October 10 Release
"Anything Goes" trailer streamed
― NIS America announced on Tuesday that it will release Nippon Ichi Software's Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless (Makai Senki Disgaea 7) game for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 10. The company streamed a trailer titled "Anything Goes." The game will include all previously released DLC, as well as new features and content. "The Disgaea 7 Complete Ewwdo Edition" features ...
The Apothecary Diaries Franchise Gets Browser Game
Pre-registration for The Apothecary Diaries Palace Chronicles open now
― Online gaming platform G123 announced on Monday that the anime based on Natsu Hyūga and Touko Shino's The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) light novel series will receive a browser game titled The Apothecary Diaries Palace Chronicles. In the simulation game, players train Maomao and take on various cases around the pa...
Digimon Story Time Stranger Game's Trailer Previews Digimon's Special Moves
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on October 3
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming on Tuesday a new trailer for the Digimon Story Time Stranger game, and it previews the Digimon's special moves: The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on October 3. Bandai Namco Entertainment describes the game: In this JRPG, players will embark on an adventure that...
Tamagotchi Plaza Game Review
It's a little ridiculous that a game meant for such a young audience wouldn't be a lot more clear and direct with its instructions.
― When I first got ahold of Tamagotchi Plaza for my Nintendo Switch 2, I was shocked to see the little doodads I used to carry around in those plastic egg toys as full-blown video game characters. My surprise made more sense when I realized that I wasn't just utterly out...
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Game Introduces Koro, Akazu in New Trailer
Game launches on September 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming a new trailer for Brownies' Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree "2D isometric roguelite" game on Tuesday. The video introduces the Guardians Koro and Akazu: Koro is a former elder of Shinju Village who makes levelheaded decisions. He cares for Akazu as his own son. Akazu is st...
RideonJapan Announces Brave × Junction Blackjack RPG Game
Game launches for Switch, PS4, PS5, PC via Steam in 2025
― Game developer RideonJapan announced its blackjack RPG game Brave × Junction for launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in 2025. The game's Steam page describes the game: Brave × Junction is an RPG where you battle monsters in a back-and-forth contest of blackjack, the playing card game familiar to many. Def...
Varlet High School RPG Game's 2nd Promo Video Previews Characters, Battles, Triad Stats
Game launches for Switch, PS5, PC on August 28
― FuRyu started streaming the second promotional video for it and Team Noir's Varlet high school-themed role-playing game on Monday. The video previews characters, battles, and Triad Stats. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on August 28. The company describes the game:
Welcome within the ha...
Digimon Alysion Smartphone Card Game Gets Worldwide Closed Beta Test
Closed beta test begins in August
― Bandai Card Games announced on Monday that it is launching a closed beta test worldwide for its Digimon Alysion mobile card game for iOS and Android devices in August. There will be a maximum of 10,000 participants. Applications have opened and will close on August 3. Through the closed beta test, the developers will test the game system, server load, and collect f...
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, More Games Win Grand Prizes at CEDEC Awards 2025
Astro Bot, Silent Hill 2, 3D人-3dnchu win grand prizes; Composer Nobuo Uematsu wins special prize
― The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) announced the winners of the CEDEC2025 (Computer Entertainment Developers Conference 2025) awards on Wednesday. The winners of the Grand Prize are as follows: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo) won the Engineering Division. Astr...
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Ships 10 Million Units Worldwide, Elden Ring: Nightreign Ships 5 Million
Also: Elden Ring: Nightreign gets new 2-player mode on July 30
― Bandai Namco Entertainment and FromSoftware announced on Thursday that the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion for the original Elden Ring game has shipped more than 10 million units globally, and the Elden Ring: Nightreign standalone game has shipped more than 5 million units globally. Both numbers include units shipped plus digital do...
Fate/Samurai Remnant RPG Gets Manga Adaptation
Manga by Mugetsu launches on July 28
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Kadokawa's Comptiq magazine and Type-Moon Comic Ace free manga website announced on Friday that Koei Tecmo's Fate/Samurai Remnant action role-playing game will get a manga adaptation on the Type-Moon Comic Ace website starting on Monday. Mugetsu is drawing the manga, and Type-Moon and Koei Tecmo Games are credited fo...
Udon Announces Hidetaka Tenjin's Artistry Of Gundam, Marvel vs. Capcom: Ultimate Complete Works Artbooks
Hidetaka Tenjin's Artistry Of Gundam to be available in oversized U.C. edition, regular hardcover edition
― Udon Entertainment announced at its San Diego Comic Con International panel on Saturday that it will release Hidetaka Tenjin's Artistry Of Gundam artbook in both a standard edition and an oversized "U.C. Edition." The company also announced that it will release the Marvel vs. Capcom: Ultimate C...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 14-20
Donkey Kong Bananza debuts at #2
― Japan's Game Ranking: July 14-20 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 130,537 1,495,609 2NSw 2Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo July 17 127,905 127,905 3NSwTamagotchi Plaza Bandai Namco Entertainment June 26 9,081 149,279 4NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 8,152 6,381,356 5NSwAnimal Crossi...
“Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade” introduces the brand-new Jujutsu High-era SSR Satoru Gojo & Shoko Ieiri!
The mobile- original event "Blue and Hundred Oddities" from the “Hidden Inventory/Premature Death” arc is now live! On July 25, 2025, BILIBILI HK LIMITED announced a major new update for the first officially licensed mobile game of the popular anime series Jujutsu Kaisen, “Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade” Global Edition. The brand-new SSR "Awakened" Satoru Gojo and Jujutsu High-era Shoko Ieiri make their official debut!
This Week in Games - Pokémon Presents 2025
It's a nearly-all Pokemon edition of This Week in Games, bursting with announcements. But don't worry - there's some news for Atelier fans, too!
― Welcome back, folks! I was feeling punchy last week, and I noticed I had omitted my closer after last week's column was published. Imagine I spent all weekend in a corner of your room, occasionally repeating vocal stims under my breath. Being a vtuber fan:...
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Game Reveals DLC in 4th Promo Video
Muzan will be available in free update after release
― Aniplex revealed a fourth promotional video on Friday 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. Aniplex also revealed that the game will have a paid Character Pass DLC that will allow players to use characters who appeared in the recent...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 20-26
Solo Leveling, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian anime; Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right, MONSTER TRIBE manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Season 1 BDPlease Crunchyroll US$69.98 July 22 Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Season 1 Limited Edition BDCite Crunchyroll US$79.98 July 22 Momokyun Sword B...
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon Game's Trailer Reveals January 15 Release
Game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PS4, PC
― NIS America began streaming on Thursday a trailer titled "Unprecedented Mission" for The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon (The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria-) game, and it reveals that the game will launch on January 15, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam. NIS ...
Webtoon Series The Player Who Can't Level Up Gets Console, PC Game
Game is scheduled for release in 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― The Player Who Can't Level Up webtoon is set to receive a full-scale video game adaptation, scheduled for release in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Tripearl Games is developing the fast-paced action game. Tripearl Games released an official announcement trailer featuring the game's first gameplay footage, highlighti...
Arc System Works' 'Dear Me, I Was...' Adventure Game Releases on July 31
Game releases for Switch 2 with Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean, Chinese support
― The official website for Arc System Works' Dear Me, I Was... adventure game revealed on Thursday that the game will release on July 31 for the Switch 2. Nintendo's eShop lists the game with Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese la...
Nada Holdings' New Lollipop Chainsaw Projects Include New Game, Anime
Nada Holdings developing new projects for franchise in partnership with Dragami Games
― Taiwan's Nada Holdings announced on Thursday that its new projects for the Lollipop Chainsaw franchise in partnership with Dragami Games will involve a new game and an anime adaptation. Nada Holdings notes that the new game will not impose "excessive creative restrictions in the name of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and...
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