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Pokémon Franchise Launches Internet Game Show
The Gotta Catch 'Em All! Game Show premieres on Twitch on June 27
― The official Pokémon YouTube channel announced a new Pokémon-themed internet game show titled The Gotta Catch 'Em All! Game Show on Tuesday. Internet personality Brian David Gilbert is hosting the show, which will launch on June 27 at 2:00 p.m. EDT on the Pokémon Twitch channel. The company describes the three-player game: "Answering...
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon Game Gets Switch 2 Release, English Release Delay
Game originally slated for fall release
― NIS America's European X (formerly Twitter) account announced on Tuesday that the The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon (The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria-) game will get a release for the Nintendo Switch 2, and has been delayed to January 2026. The game was originally scheduled for a fall release. The Switch 2 version will ha...
Death Stranding Game Inspires Animated Film With Screenwriter Aaron Guzikowski
Adult animated film will tell original story
― Kojima Productions and Line Mileage announced on Tuesday that Aaron Guzikowski (Raised by Wolves) is writing a new adult animated feature film set in the universe of Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding game. The animated film will tell an original story. Kojima reported in an interview with Vogue Japan in May that a Death Stranding animation was now in the wo...
No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files Game Launches Mini Animation Series
5-episode series introduces game's features
― Spike Chunsoft released the first episode on Tuesday of a short animation series for its No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files game, a new entry in the Kōtarō Uchikoshi's AI: The Somnium Files series. The "Kaname Date's Dreamy Drama Theater" series will have five episodes introducing the game's features with chibi super deformed characters...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game's Trailer Reveals Shallot as DLC Character
Dragon Ball Legends character joins roster on June 26 with early access on June 23
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Tuesday a trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, the new game in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise, and it reveals that the game will add Shallot - an original character that was designed by Akira Toriyama for the 2018 Dragon Ball Legends smar...
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth Games Launch on PS4 in West in Fall
Idea Factory International (IFI) announced on Thursday that it will release the Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 2 Sisters Generation, and Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V Generation games physically and digitally in North America and Europe for PlayStation 4 in fall. Compile Heart released the PS4 version in Japan for Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1+ in M...
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Game Streams 3rd Behind-The-Scenes Video
Latest Shinobi game launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC on August 29
― Sega began streaming the third behind-the-scenes video for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the new game in its Shinobi franchise on Monday . The video offers a look into the development of the gameplay at the studio Lizardcube. The game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Stea...
Producer Keita Iizuka: Code Vein 2's Story Will be Darker Than the First
From a darker story and more customization options, here's what to expect from this sequel.
― Bandai Namco Entertainment's sequel to its 2019 hit, Code Vein, is set to release next year. The action RPG features a unique Buddy System that gives the players a partner to explore within Code Vein 2's dystopian world. After the debut trailer gave the world a first glimpse into the story, the game is still...
Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY Brings Canon Source Material to Life
Worlds collide in the new collaboration between MTG and FF.
― Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix partnered on a collaboration that felt like worlds colliding. Longtime Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy fans have a new topic to bond over as MTG, one of the largest tabletop card games in the world, integrates characters from Final Fantasy into stunning cards. Speaking with Zakeel Gordon, an exe...
Summer Pockets Reflection Blue Game Gets Steam Release in English on June 27
Updated version Summer Pockets game includes new playable characters, routes
― Visual Arts/Key announced on its X/Twitter account on Monday that its Summer Pockets Reflection Blue game based on its Summer Pockets visual novel will launch for PC via Steam on June 27. The game will be available in English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese. Players who have the original Summer Pockets game in their Stea...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game Adds DLC Character Andy Bogard on June 24
Game launched for PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, PC on April 24
― SNK streamed a character trailer for its new fighting game Fatal Fury City of the Wolves on Sunday, revealing Andy Bogard will join the game as a playable character on June 24. Kieran Regan and Hiroshi Okamoto voice the character in English and Japanese, respectively. English Trailer Japanese Trailer The game launched on April 24 for PlayStation ...
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake Game Previews Estelle, Joshua Voice Lines
Game launches worldwide September 19 for Switch, PS5, PC via Steam.
― GungHo Online Entertainment and Nihon Falcom started streaming trailers 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, previewing the English and Japanese voice lines for Estelle and Joshua on Friday. English Estelle Trailer Japanese Este...
Illusion of Itehari Switch Game Launches in English on September 18
Game launched as Utakata no Uchronia in Japan in April 2024
― Aksys Games announced on Friday it will release the Illusion of Itehari (Utakata no Uchronia) game in the West for Nintendo Switch on September 18. The Aksys Online Store will have an exclusive edition of the game that includes the original soundtrack CD. Aksys Games describes the story: Welcome to the renowned and prosperous utopia, the f...
Too Kyo Games, DMM's Shuten Order Game Introduces 5 Different Routes
Game launches for Switch, PC via Steam/DMM Game Player on September 5
― Kazutaka Kodaka's Too Kyo Games company and DMM Games' EXNOA's Shuten Order (Shuten Kyodan) video game streamed a new video on Saturday previewing five different routes and their different game genres. Spike Chunsoft describes the five routes: [Ministry of 𝕵𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖈𝖊 route = Mystery Adventure]
Solve a series of murders inside the ma...
Devil May Cry 5 Game Tops 10 Million in Sales
Capcom credits animated series for recent boost
― Capcom announced on Friday that its Devil May Cry 5 game has crossed 10 million units in cumulative sales worldwide. The company credited the animated series of based on the video game franchise for the brand awareness that led to recent sales of the title. The Devil May Cry 5 game launched in March 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The game r...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, June 2-8
Mario Kart World tops chart in Switch 2 debut week
― Japan's Game Ranking: June 2-8 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 782,566 782,566 2NSwRune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Marvelous June 5 45,703 45,703 3NSwFantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Level 5 May 22 17,180 111,904 4NSwNatsume Yūjin-Chō Hazuki no Shirushi Bushiroad Ju...
This Week in Games - Summer Games Fest 2025
Curious whether you missed any of the big announcements from Summer Game Fest? Jean-Karlo's got you covered.
― Welcome back, folks! With Summer Games Fest behind us, and we have another little bundle of news to share. How nice. It ought to take my mind off of not having a Switch 2 yet... This is... Splatoon Stays Fresh With New Spin-Off, Other Goodies Inbound Splatoon has done pretty well as the orig...
Xenotoon Announces 'AniBit' Brand With 1st Game Pixel Dash: Toast of Destiny
Clover Lab develops side-scrolling runner game
― Xenotoon Inc. announced on Monday a new brand named "AniBit" that combines short animations and games. The brand aims to bring animation techniques to games, and its first release will be the Pixel Dash: Toast of Destiny side-scrolling runner game. Xenotoon describes the story:
The main character, Haruka Ran, is a regular high school girl who's eager t...
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian Game's Trailer Reveals September 26 Release
Game launches for PS5, Switch, PC in West; also on PS4 in Japan
― Koei Tecmo announced on Friday that it will release Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian (Kurenai no Renkinjutsushi to Shiro no Shugosha: Resleriana no Atelier), a new game in the Atelier franchise, in the West for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on September 26. The game will launch for the same ...
Rika Suzuki, Kohske's Dark Auction: Hitler's Estate Game Streams Story Trailer
Game slated to launch this year for Switch, Steam, PS5 with English text
― Good Smile Company began streaming a new "Story, Mystery & Bidding" trailer on Friday for Dark Auction: Hitler's Estate (Dark Auction - Hitler no Isan), a new mystery adventure game by Gangsta. manga creator Kohske and Trace Memory/Hotel Dusk: Room 215 writer Rika Suzuki. The game was previously scheduled to launch for Nintend...
Alterna Vvelt -Blue Exorcist Another Story- Smartphone Game Launches in 12 Countries in English on June 25
English release will be simultaneous with Japanese release
― The official English X/Twitter account for the Alterna Vvelt -Blue Exorcist Another Story- (Alterna Vvelt: Ao no Exorcist Gaiden) game for the Blue Exorcist franchise revealed on Wednesday that the game will launch in English in 12 countries on June 25. The game will launch in English for iOS and Android in the United States, Canada, Austra...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, June 8-14
DAN DA DAN, Dungeon People anime; Girl Crush, Sweet or Bitter Love manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date DAN DA DAN Season 1 BDPlease Shout! Factory US$34.98 June 12 DAN DA DAN Season 1 - Collector's Edition BDCite Shout! Factory US$64.98 June 12 Dungeon People BDAnimeNewsNetwork Sentai Filmworks US$69.98 June 12 Print Manga Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail ...
New Edens Zero Action RPG's Trailer Reveals Demo
Save data can transfer to full game at launch on July 15
― Konami unveiled during the Konami Press Start livestream on Thursday a trailer for the new action role-playing game based on Hiro Mashima's Edens Zero manga, and it reveals that a demo has launched: The demo's save data can transfer to the full game. The game will launch on July 15 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Wind...
Resident Evil Requiem – The First RE Game to Make Me Jump
The latest Resident Evil game is the equivalent of an icy hand on your neck when you think you're alone.
― The latest installment in Capcom's Resident Evil franchise turned heads during the Summer Game Day trailer premiere. Despite the series turning thirty next year, the RE development team manages to breathe new life into every addition in its long history. Despite the Biohazard games defining the ...
Sonic Team Studio Head Takashi Iizuka's Bid to Appeal to Japanese and Global Audiences Through Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
With some surprising guest characters, the latest Sonic game is ready to prove its bona fides to as many people as possible.
― As the latest exciting addition to the Sonic gaming franchise, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds surprised fans worldwide with the inclusion of Miku Hatsune, Like a Dragon's Ichiban Kasuga, Persona 5's Joker, as well as Minecraft's Steve, Alex, and Creeper. A total of twenty-three pl...
NIS America Announces Disgaea 7 Complete Game for Switch 2
Trailer streamed for game launching this fall
― NIS America announced on Thursday that Nippon Ichi Software's Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless (Makai Senki Disgaea 7) game is getting a release on Nintendo Switch 2 this fall. The company streamed an announcement trailer: The game will include all previously released DLC, as well as new features and content. "The Disgaea 7 Complete Ewwdo Edition" feat...
Konami Teases Silent Hill Remake with Bloober Team
Polish game studio worked on Silent Hill 2 Remake
― Konami teased during the Konami Press Start livestream on Thursday that a Silent Hill remake project is in development in partnership with Silent Hill 2 Remake's Polish game studio Bloober Team. The company streamed a teaser for the project as well as a developer diary video for Silent Hill f, an all-new game in the horror game franchise (begins at ...
Suikoden: Star Leap Mobile Game Gets PC Release (Updated)
Story trailer streamed
― Konami revealed during the Konami Press Start livestream on Thursday that Suikoden: Star Leap (Gensō Suikoden: Star Leap), a new mobile game in the Suikoden series, will get a version on PC via Steam alongside the previously announced iOS and Android releases. Update: Konami streamed the story and teaser trailers with English subtitles: Story Trailer Teaser Trailer The compan...
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Game's Video Reveals New 'Fox Hunt' Online Multiplayer Mode, 'Snake vs. Bomberman' Collaboration
Xbox Series X|S version to feature "Snake vs. Bomberman"
― Konami revealed during the Konami Press Start livestream on Thursday that Metal Gear Solid △: Snake Eater (△ is read as "Delta"), its remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, will feature a new online multiplayer mode called "Fox Hunt." Also, the "Secret Theater" will return. Instead of the "Snake vs. Monkey" mode, the Xbox Series X|S versi...
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's DLC Character Trailer Previews Thousand-Year Blood War's Ichigo
Character available on June 17
― Bandai Namco America streamed a new video on Tuesday for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, the new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise, introducing the DLC character Ichigo Kurosaki (Thousand-Year Blood War version). The video below contains spoilers for the anime's final part. The character will be available as a DLC character on June 17. Season pass owners will ...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Keeps True to its Predecessors
The latest Onimusha game looks modern while simultaneously keeping the charms and unique gameplay mechanics from its previous entries.
― Capcom's Onimusha series had a long run on the PlayStation 2, starting with 2001's Onimusha Warlords. It was basically Resident Evil but with samurai, due to the gameplay's focus on fixed cameras. However, Onimusha didn't really take off nearly as well as Capcom's i...
Capcom's Pragmata is Intriguing
The game finally has a release date, and the demo shows that it's worth being excited for.
― Five years ago, Capcom released the announcement trailer for Pragmata, a new sci-fi IP. It was only a cinematic trailer, but it piqued my interest as it showed an astronaut interacting with a small girl. All of a sudden, their surroundings completely warped in zero gravity, with both of them sent flying and a...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sells Over 3.5 Million Units Worldwide in 1st 4 Days
Nintendo's latest console marks highest global sales amount within 1st 4 days for its hardware
― Nintendo announced on Wednesday that its new Nintendo Switch 2 system has sold over 3.5 million units worldwide in the first four days following its release on June 5. According to the company, this is the highest global sales amount for any Nintendo hardware within its first four days. By comparison, the...
Death Stranding 2 Game Streams 'Explore. Connect. Survive.' Gameplay Trailer
Hideo Kojima's game launches for PS5 on June 26
― The official YouTube channel for PlayStation began streaming on Wednesday a gameplay trailer titled "Explore. Connect. Survive." for Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach game: The game is slated for release for PlayStation 5 on June 26. The collector's edition gives purchasers early access to the game 48 hours ahead of the official release d...
Alterna Vvelt -Blue Exorcist Another Story- Smartphone Game's Trailer Reveals June 25 Release
Game was originally slated for release last summer
― The official website for the Alterna Vvelt -Blue Exorcist Another Story- (Alterna Vvelt: Ao no Exorcist Gaiden) game for the Blue Exorcist franchise announced on Wednesday that the game will launch for iOS and Android devices on June 25 following a delay. The website streamed a trailer: The game was slated for release for iOS and Android last summe...
Code Vein 2 is Bigger and Better
With a customizable player character and a new bike, Code Vein 2 is looking like a good bet for 2026.
― One of the biggest surprises during Summer Game Fest was the announcement of Code Vein 2, Bandai Namco's follow-up to the 2019 vampiric soulslike RPG. The game is slated to launch sometime in 2026, and I got a chance to learn more about it through a hands-off preview with Bandai Namco. Code Vein 2 ...
Experience Reveals New Monkarufanta RPG's September 18 Release for Switch
Retro 2D turn-based game 1st announced in January
― Game developer Experience announced on Tuesday that its Monkarufanta ~Yūsha to Suishō no Shōjo~ (Monkarufanta: The Hero and the Crystal Girl) 2D turn-based role-playing game will launch for Nintendo Switch on September 18. Pre-orders for the game will start in mid-June, when further game information will also be released. 【🎊発売日決定】Nintendo Switch“懐かし...
Class of Heroes 3 Remaster Game Gets September 18 Release
Original game debuted in 2010
― PQube revealed in a new trailer on Tuesday that it will release the Class of Heroes 3 Remaster game for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam on September 18. The Switch and PS5 versions of the game will also receive physical editions. The game will launch in Japan for Switch and PS5 on the same day. The remastered game features enhanced graphics. The compan...
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is Hades but Japanese
Bandai Namco's newest roguelite is Hades with an Eastern flair - is that enough to make it worthwhile?
― During Summer Game Fest, Bandai Namco revealed a new roguelike game called Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree. While it was a bit difficult to tell what it was just by the gameplay trailer, it looked like Supergiant's massive hit roguelike game Hades, but with an Eastern aesthetic. Turns ou...
Splatoon Series Gets New Splatoon Raiders Game for Switch 2
New trailer also reveals Splatoon 3 udpates
― Nintendo announced on Tuesday a new spinoff game in its Splatoon series titled Splatoon Raiders for Nintendo Switch 2. The company streamed an announcement trailer as a "Research Report from Squid Research Lab:" In the game, players take the role of a mechanic and travel to the mysterious Spirhalite Islands alongside the Deep Cut trio for an adventure. Th...
Square Enix Offers 2 Final Fantasy XVI Tie-In Books in 2026
Books ship in March, May 2026
― Square Enix Manga & Books announced on Monday that it will release two tie-in books for Square Enix's Final Fantasy XVI game in English. The first book, LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI, will ship in March 2026. The second book, The Art of Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide, will ship in May 2026. Square Enix describes LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy X...
Final Fantasy Tactics Game Remaster Teases Enhancements in Video
Game launches for PS5, PS4, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam on September 30
― The Final Fantasy YouTube channel streamed a video to outline the new features in Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles, the Final Fantasy Tactics remastered bundled edition, on Monday. Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles - will feature two versions of the game: the enhanced version and the cla...
Wild Hearts S Game Previews Co-op Gameplay in Video
Game launches for Switch 2 on July 25
― Koei Tecmo America streamed a 14-minute video to preview the four-player co-op gameplay (with developer commentary) in the Wild Hearts S game on Sunday. The game will launch for the Switch 2 on July 25. Koei Tecmo describes Wild Hearts S: Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts inside a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan! Hunt in a pack of up to four ...
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game Offers Thousand-Year Blood War's Ichigo as DLC
Character available in early access on June 10
― Bandai Namco America revealed on Sunday Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, the new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise, will get a new playable character Ichigo Kurosaki (Thousand-Year Blood War version) as a DLC character on June 17. Season pass owners will get early access on June 10. The game's version 1.10 update also introduces the Ranked Match...
Live-Action The Legend of Zelda Film Delayed to May 2027
Film originally slated for March 26, 2027
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Shigeru Miyamoto announced on the official Nintendo X (formerly Twitter) account announced on Monday the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda franchise will now release on May 7, 2027 instead of the previously announced date of March 26, 2027. Nintendo is financing over 50% of the production, and Sony is also co-financing. Maze Runner director Wes Ball ...
The Great Dr. STONE Battle Craft X Giveaway Week 2
The second round of The Great Dr. STONE Battle Craft X Giveaway has launched. Enter now for your chance to win some of the $2000 of prizes we're giving away!
― Dr. STONE Needs you! We are calling on all Dr. STONE fans to mobilize and support the official Dr. STONE Battlecraft X account (@dsbc_staff_en). 18 people who heed this call to arms will be rewarded with their choice of one US$100 prize packag...
Death Stranding 2 Game's Clip Previews Exploration, Combat
Game launches for PS5 on June 26
― Kojima Productions revealed a gameplay clip of Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach game during a live stream on Sunday. The clip first shows some exploration, featuring a vertically layered music track by Woodkid that dynamically updates its arrangement according to player action. The latter part of the clip shows protagonist Sam fighting Neil in a strang...
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion Game's Trailers Highlight Story, Equipment
Game launches on September 5 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Marvelous USA began streaming two new trailers for the Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion game on Sunday. The first trailer previews the story, while the second trailer highlights the particle weapons equipment in the game. The game will launch on September 5. The game will get a physical release for Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox S...
Final Fantasy XVI Game Gets Xbox Release
Game available now for Xbox X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud
― Square Enix announced during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday that its Final Fantasy XVI game is getting a release for the Xbox X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud. The game is available now. Square Enix released the game in June 2023 for PlayStation 5 as a PlayStation console exclusive until December 31, 2023. The game received a PC release...
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Game Heads to Xbox This Winter
Game launched for PS4 in 2020
― Square Enix revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday that the Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade game will come to Xbox X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud this winter. Square Enix released the Final Fantasy VII Remake game on PlayStation 4 in April 2020 after a delay from March 2020. The game was a PlayStation exclusive until April 10, 2021. The game's n...
Ninja Gaiden 4 Game Reveals October 21 Launch in Trailer
Game launches for Xbox X|S, PS5, Steam
― Koei Tecmo revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday that its Ninja Gaiden 4 game with Platinum Games and Team Ninja will launch for the Xbox series X and S, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam on October 21. The company describes the game: An Ancient Enemy Returns: An endless rain of miasma hangs over a near-future Tokyo in the ...
Solo Leveling: Arise RPG Gets Overdrive Upgrade
New game to feature multiplayer gameplay, adds Xbox Series X|S platform
― Netmarble Neo announced during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday the Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE upgrade to the Solo Leveling: Arise action role-playing game for the Xbox Series X and S (as well as Xbox Cloud) in 2026. Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE will also be available on PC via Steam this fall. The game adapts...
Pokémon Developer Game Freak Unveils Beast of Reincarnation Game
Post-apocalyptic action game slated for Xbox X|S, PC, PS5
― Game Freak Inc. announced during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday a new game titled Beast of Reincarnation for the Xbox Series X and S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud in 2026. Game Freak later confirmed that the game will also be available on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The company describes the game: In post-apocalyptic Japan, a la...
Atlus Announces Persona 4 Remake Game
Original game debuted in 2008
― Atlus revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase livestream on Sunday Persona 4 is getting a remake game titled Persona 4 Revival for the Xbox series X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud. The original Persona 4 launched for the PlayStation 2 in 2008. The game received a port for the PlayStation Vita in 2011 under the title Persona 4 Golden. The franchise inspired several spin-off...
Hands-on with Anime-Inspired Rogue-like Game Starlight Re:Volvers
Ever wonder what would happen if you took Sailor Moon, Kamen Rider, and Hades, threw them in a blender, and covered the result with hot neon paint?
― Ever wonder what would happen if you took Sailor Moon, Kamen Rider, and Hades, threw them in a blender, and covered the result with hot neon paint? Well, wonder no longer. The answer is Starlight Re:Volver. Recently, I was able to spend a few hours with...
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Introduces New Features for Nintendo 64
Switch 2 gets Rewind, CRT filter, control mapping
― Nintendo revealed in a trailer posted on Saturday new features for the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, which are available now. The update introduces the Rewind feature, CRT filter, and control mapping to the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics. The Rewind feature allows players to roll back gameplay to a previous moment to continue the playthr...
Marvelous Offers Milano's Odd Job Collection Game in English
1999 game gets first official English release
― Marvelous announced during the "Wholesome Direct" livestream on Saturday that the 1999 game Milano's Odd Job Collection (Milano no Arubaito Collection) will get an English release for console and PC. The game features several mini-games for part-time jobs where Milano can earn money. Westone Bit Entertainment and Victor Interactive Software originally d...
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Game Remake Posts 'Cozy Living' Trailer
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2, PC via Steam on August 27
― Marvelous revealed during the "Wholesome Direct" livestream on Saturday a new "Cozy Living" trailer for the upcoming Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar remake game. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on August 27. The company describes the game:
Zephyr Town's bazaar was once one of the grandest in the world,...
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Game Introduces New Features in Trailer
New trailer previews Solo Play Story mode, The Path of a Demon Slayer, VS mode, Gear, Training Mode, Mastery
― Sega began streaming a trailer to introduce the new features in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, the sequel game to the 2021 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles game, on Saturday. The features previewed in the trailer include the Solo Play Story...
No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files Game Streams System Trailer
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2, PC via Steam on July 25
― Spike Chunsoft began streaming on Friday a system trailer for No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files game, a new entry in the Kōtarō Uchikoshi's AI: The Somnium Files series. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam on July 25. Similarly to the main series, the new title follows protagoni...
Tamagotchi Plaza Game's Switch 2 Trailer Showcases Exclusive Shops
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2 on June 26
― Bandai Namco Entertainment streamed a new trailer showcasing the Nintendo Switch edition of the Tamagotchi Plaza game on Saturday. The Switch 2 edition of the game will feature three shops with mouse controls, the "Sushi Shop," the "Shuriken Shop," and the "Sushi Shuriken Shop," bringing its total number of shops to 15. Tamagotchi Plaza will launch for ...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 26-June 1
Elden Ring Nightreign for PS5 debuts at #1, PS4 version debuts at #3
― Japan's Game Ranking: May 26-June 1 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1PS5Elden Ring Nightreign FromSoftware May 30 42,758 42,758 2NSwFantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Level 5 May 22 11,756 94,724 3PS4Elden Ring Nightreign FromSoftware May 30 8,505 8,505 4NSwMobile Suit Gundam Seed Battle D...
Resident Evil requiem Game Announced for February 27, 2026
9th title in Resident Evil series to launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
― Capcom revealed the Resident Evil requiem (Biohazard requiem) game at the Summer Games Fest event on Friday. The game will launch for February 27, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The livestream event noted the game will mark a tonal shift for the franchise. Capcom describes the game: Requiem for t...
Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution Game Releases for Steam This Year
Game launched for PS4/5, Switch, Xbox Series X|S last year
― Idea Factory International announced on Friday it will release the Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution game for Steam this year. A Steam page for the game has opened. 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 ...
Ratatan Game From Patapon Developers Launches in Early Access on July 25
New trailer streamed for rhythm roguelike action game
― Japanese developer Ratata Arts revealed on Friday at Summer Games Fest that its Ratatan "rhythm roguelike action game" will launch in early access on Steam on July 25. The game's Steam page describes the game:
Ratatan is a rhythm roguelike action game that combines rhythm games and side-scrolling action, with online co-op gameplay supporting up ...
Tribute Games Announces Scott Pilgrim EX Game for Release in 2026
Bryan Lee O'Malley, Bendavid Grabinski, Paul Robertson, Anamanaguchi involved in side-scrolling game
― The Summer Games Fest event on Friday revealed that Montreal-based Tribute Games (TMNT: Shredder's Revenge) is developing the Scott Pilgrim EX game for release in 2026. Original creator Bryan Lee O'Malley, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off scriptwriter Bendavid Grabinski, pixel artist Paul Robertson, and comp...
Mecha Break Multiplayer Shooter Game Launches on July 1
Hiroyuki Sawano composes song for game
― Amazing Seasun Games revealed a new trailer at Summer Games Fest for its Mecha Break game on Friday. The game will launch for PC via Steam, Steam Deck, and Xbox Series X|S on July 1. Hiroyuki Sawano composed the song "UPGRADE(D)" for the game, heard in the above trailer. Amazing Seasun Games describes the game: Mecha BREAK is a multiplayer third-person shooter...
Ryu ga Gotoku Studio Reveals 'Project Century' Game's Title as Stranger Than Heaven
Game's new videos reveal setting in both 1915, 1943
― Japanese developer Ryu ga Gotoku Studio officially revealed that its "Project Century" codenamed game is now titled Stranger Than Heaven. While the game was originally announced as taking place in 1915, the trailers below reveal the game will also take place in 1943. Ryu ga Gotoku Studio's Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (Ryū ga Gotoku 8 Ga...
Brownies, Bandai Namco Reveal Towa and the Guardian of the Sacred Tree Game
Rogulite game to launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Switch
― Bandai Namco Entertainment and Japanese developer Brownies revealed the Towa and the Guardian of the Sacred Tree "2D isometric roguelite" game at the Summer Games Fest livestream event on Friday. Hitoshi Sakimoto is composing the soundtrack. Bandai Namco Entertainment describes the game: Set in distant lands, the tranquil Shinju villag...
Street Fighter 6 Game to Add Sagat, C. Viper, Alex, Ingrid in Year 3
Sagat launches this summer
― Capcom revealed during Summer Games Fest on Friday the characters that will appear in Year 3 for the Street Fighter 6 fighting game. Sagat will release this summer, C. Viper will release this fall, Alex will release in early spring 2026, and Ingrid will release in late spring 2026. The game added Elena to the roster on June 5. Elena is the fourth character in the game's Y...
Netmarble's Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Game Reveals Platforms in New Trailer
Game announced in early 2022 is available for pre-registration now
― Netmarble revealed a new video at Summer Games Fest on Friday for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, its open-world game based on Nakaba Suzuki's The Seven Deadly Sins (Nanatsu no Taizai) manga franchise. The game was first announced in January 2022. The game will launch for iOS, Android, PC via Steam, and on PlayStation 5. Pre-registra...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Game Reveals New Trailer
Game slated for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC in 2026
― Capcom unveiled during the Summer Game Fest 2025 livestream Friday a trailer for its Onimusha: Way of the Sword game. The game is slated for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2026. Tthe remastered Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny game launched for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on May 23. CAPCOM debuted the O...
Code Vein Game Gets Sequel in 2026
Code Vein II to launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced during the Summer Game Fest 2025 livestream on Friday that the Code Vein post-apocalyptic role-playing game is getting a sequel titled Code Vein II for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2026. The company unveiled a trailer: Bandai Namco describes the game:
CODE VEIN II features a deep narrativ...
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game's Trailer Reveals Hatsune Miku, Like a Dragon, Persona 5, Minecraft Crossovers; September 25 Release (Updated)
Miku, Ichiban, Joker, Steve appear in trailer
― The Summer Game Fest 2025 livestream unveiled on Friday a trailer for Sega's Sonic Racing CrossWorlds game. The video reveals that the game will launch on September 25 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game will feature guests from other Sega franchises including Hatsune Miku,...
Death Stranding 2 Game's Video Features Neil, Lucy
Luca Marinelli plays Neil, Alissa Jung plays Lucy in Hideo Kojima's game on June 26
― The Summer Game Fest 2025 livestream unveiled on Friday a new video for Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach game featuring Luca Marinelli as Neil and Alissa Jung as Lucy. Kojima also appeared on the stage: The game is slated for release for PlayStation 5 on June 26. The collector's edition gives purchaser...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, June 1-7
I★CHU: Halfway Through The Idol, Log Horizon anime; Kill Blue, The Bugle Call: Song of War manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date I★CHU: Halfway Through The Idol BDPlease Anime Limited US$49.99 June 3 The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior BDPlease Sentai Filmworks US$59.98 June 3 Log Horizon Season 1 BDPlease Crunchyroll US$69.98 June 3 Log Horizon Sea...
This Week in Games - Sony State of Play: The War of the Dead Man
Jean-Karlo goes over all the exciting announcements from this week's State of Play as well as updates on Tango Gameworks and Shueisha Games' newest title.
― Welcome back, folks! I had the pleasure of working on a Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma review earlier this week. The Rune Factory games are routinely some of my favorite titles to cover; I am ashamed to admit that I never got around to playing ...
The Great Dr. STONE Battle Craft X Giveaway
Don't forget we're giving approximately $2,000 of Dr. Stone merch with 3 winners selected every week for 6 weeks.
― Dr. STONE Needs you! We are calling on all Dr. STONE fans to mobilize and support the official Dr. STONE Battlecraft X account (@dsbc_staff_en). 18 people who heed this call to arms will be rewarded with their choice of one US$100 prize package from the list below. Every week Dr. STONE ...
Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy Game Streams Overview Trailer
Game launches for Switch, PS5, PS4 in West on July 29
― Idea Factory International began streaming on Thursday an overview trailer for Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy (initially announced as Madō Monogatari 4), a new entry in the first-person dungeon crawler RPG franchise. The video previews gameplay, and reveals that pre-orders go live on June 12. Idea Factory International will releas...
Bandai Namco Announces New Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra Game
Game will launch this year for PS4, PS5, Switch, iOS, Android, Steam
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Thursday the Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra game, a new 4 vs. 4 team battle game, which will launch for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android, and on PC via Steam this year. English dub Announcement Trailer Japanese dub Announcement Trailer The game's website also a...
Everybody's Golf Hot Shots Game's Trailer Reveals September 5 Release
Game releases for PS5, Switch, Steam
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a new trailer for it and developer HYDE's Everybody's Golf Hot Shots game on Wednesday. The trailer reveals the game's September 5 release date. Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the game earlier this year on March 27. The game will release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The game is a new entry ...
Digimon Story Time Stranger Game Unveils October 3 Launch in Trailer
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced during Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday that the Digimon Story Time Stranger game will launch for the PlayStation 5 on October 3. The game will also launch for the Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Bandai Namco Entertainment describes the game: In this JRPG, players will embark on an adventure that spans...
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Game's New Trailer Reveals July 31 Launch
Game launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox X|S, Switch, PC via Steam
― Koei Tecmo Games revealed during Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday that its Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound game will launch for the PlayStation 4 and 5 on July 31. The game is also debuting for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC via Steam. The company describes the game: From the acclaimed team behind Blasphemous, N...
Arc System Works, Marvel Unveil Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Game
PS5/PC game to feature 4v4 tag team combat in 2026
― During Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday, Marvel announced that PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works, and Marvel Games will partner to release the new Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls 4v4 tag team fighter for the PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store in 2026. Marvel's Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics ...
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Game Previews Gameplay
“Snake vs Monkey” mini game featuring Ape Escape characters returns
― Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday showed a new gameplay trailer for Metal Gear Solid △: Snake Eater (△ is read as "Delta"), Konami's remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. The trailer confirmed the “Snake vs Monkey” mini game from the original release will return. The original Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater game dir...
Tetris Effect: Connected Studio Monstars Announces Lumines Arise Puzzle Game
Game to debut for PS5, PSVR, PC via Steam this fall
― Tetris Effect: Connected game developer Monstars Inc. and enhance revealed during Sony's State of Play livestream a new music-based puzzle game titled Lumines Arise for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR as well as PC via Steam this fall. The company describes the game: From the creators of Tetris Effect: Connected comes Lumines Arise—a synesthe...
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Metroidvania Game Announced
Game for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC set before Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
― ArtPlay and 505 Games announced during Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday a new game in the Bloodstained franchise titled Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The companies describe the game: Set in a haunting world years before ...
Nioh 3 Game Announced for PS5, Steam in Early 2026
Game features 2 gameplay styles: ninja, samurai
― Koei Tecmo America and Team Ninja announced Nioh 3, the latest entry in the Nioh franchise, during Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday . Koei Tecmo will release the game on PlayStation 5 and PC via Stream in early 2026. The company describes the game: Experience the rise of a heroic Shogun in Nioh 3, the latest entry in the dark samurai actio...
Final Fantasy Tactics Game Gets Remaster on September 30
Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles - includes enhanced edition, classic edition
― Sony announced during the State of Play livestream on Wednesday that Square Enix's Final Fantasy Tactics game will get a remastered bundled edition titled Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles - on September 30. Square Enix will release the set on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Nint...
Suda51, Ren Yamazaki Announce Romeo is a Dead Man Game
Grasshopper Manufacture to develop game
― Goichi "Suda51" Suda announced Romeo is a Dead Man, a new PlayStation 5 game from his studio Grasshopper Manufacture and Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes director Ren Yamazaki, during Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday . The company describes the game: "Bask in the crimson-red catharsis of ultra-violent "bloody action" and dive into a completely...
Silent Hill f Game's New Trailer Announces September 25 Launch
Game debuts on PS5, Xbox X|S, PC
― Sony streamed a new trailer for Konami's Silent Hill f, an all-new game in the Silent Hill horror game franchise, during the State of Play livestream on Wednesday. The trailer announces that the game will launch for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on September 25, 2025. Konami describes the game: In 1960s Japan, Shimizu Hinako's secluded town of Ebisugaok...
Suda51, Swery65's Hotel Barcelona Game Introduces Dr. Carnival
Game to launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam this year
― Publisher CULT Games revealed a new trailer on Tuesday for Goichi "Suda51" Suda and Hidetaka "Swery65" Suehiro's Hotel Barcelona game introducing the character of Dr. Carnival. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam this year. The side-scrolling game is set in an American summer camp, with the player confronting se...
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Interactive Exhibit Game Streams Overview Trailer
App launches as paid digital release with console on Thursday
― Nintendo began streaming an overview trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour interactive exhibit game for Nintendo Switch 2 on Wednesday. The game will launch on Thursday, the same release date as the Switch 2 console, as a paid digital game. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour allows players to virtually walk on a Switch 2 console and...
Yakuza 0: Director's Cut Game Streams New Multiplayer Trailer
Updated version of 2015 game launches on Switch 2 on Thursday
― Sega began streaming on Wednesday a new multiplayer trailer for Yakuza 0: Director's Cut, the updated Nintendo Switch 2 version of its 2015 Yakuza 0 game. The video previews the new Red Light Raids: The game will launch on Thursday, the same release date as Switch 2. The updated version features new cutscenes, an online multiplayer mode,...
Xenoblade Chronicles X Briefly Listed on Microsoft Game Assist Support Page for PC
Microsoft's official website posted a May 29 blog entry to announce the launch of the new Microsoft Edge Game Assist feature, which helps players access the web (for example, to search for tips and tricks) without leaving the game they are playing. The blog entry briefly listed Nintendo's Xenoblade Chronicles X game as one of the games enhanced with the new Game Assist feature. The blog has since ...
Compile Heart, neilo's Scar-Lead Salvation Game Heads to Xbox X|S on September 2
Sci-fi shooter debuted on PC via Steam in English on May 29
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Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday that Compile Heart and Neilo's sci-fi roguelite shooter game Scar-Lead Salvation will get a release for the Xbox series X|S on September 2. The game launched for PC via Steam in English on May 29. The game features English and Japanese audio, with support for English, Japanese, Spanish (Spai...
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