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Square Enix Unveils Final Fantasy VII Revelation Game's Trailer, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Remaster's Switch 2 Version
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion launches on same day as announcement on Wednesday
― Square Enix unveiled during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday two trailers for games in the Final Fantasy VII series. The first video is for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final game in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, and it shows Sephiroth. The second trailer is for the Crisis Core...
Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon Game's HD Version Announced for Same Day Release
Also: Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World game gets demo
― Square Enix announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream a release of the Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD- game for the first time in the West. The game launched on the same day as the announcement for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The company streamed...
Square Enix Announces Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United Remake Game
Remake of 1995 Super Famicom game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on February 16
― Square Enix annnounced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday that the 1995 Romancing SaGa 3 game is getting a remake titled Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on February 16. The company unveiled two t...
Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Game's Trailers Reveal Switch 2 Version, Tokyo Revengers DLC Characters
Manjiro Sano, Ken Ryuguji join game launching for Switch 2 digitally on October 22, physically in January 2027
― SNK announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday that it will release its Fatal Fury City of the Wolves fighting game for Nintendo Switch 2 digitally on October 22 and physically in January 2027. The videos also reveal that Manjiro Sano and Ken Ryuguji from the Tokyo Reveng...
Marvelous Announces Eternal Anima Game for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC
Game formerly known as Project Life is RPG launches on March 4
― Marvelous announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday a new JRPG titled Eternal Anima, formerly known as Project Life is RPG. The game launches for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on March 4. Announcement Trailer Nintendo Direct footage The company describes the story:
Yearning for a ...
Konami Announces Yu-Gi-Oh! Tag Force GX Game for Switch 2, Switch, PC
Updated version of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Tag Force 3, previously unreleased in N. America, launches on February 16
― Konami announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday Yu-Gi-Oh! Tag Force GX, an updated version of the 2008 Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Tag Force 3 game, for release on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on February 16. This version marks the first apperance of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Ta...
The Apothecary Diaries Series Gets New Mystery Game for Consoles, PC
The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother launches in early 2027 for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PC
― Koei Tecmo announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother, a new game based on Hyuganatsu and Touko Shino's The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) light novel series. The company streamed a trailer following the livestream,...
Danganronpa 2x2 Game's Trailer Reveals January 14 Release
Video previews new scenario, Slayhem Mode
― Spike Chunsoft revealed during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday a trailer for Danganronpa 2x2, a version of its Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair game that includes the original title as well as a new alternate scenario, and it announces the January 14 release date for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via St...
Level 5 Announces Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain Game for Switch 2
English-subbed trailer teases updated version of Yo-kai Watch 2 3DS game
― Level 5 announced during the English Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday a new updated verison of the Yo-kai Watch 2 Nintendo 3DS game titled Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain for Nintendo Switch 2. The English-subtitled video shows Jibanyan, Whisper, and series' protagonist Nate (Keita in Japan). The company also teases new ...
Persona 4 Revival, Persona 6 Games Get Switch 2 Releases
Persona 4 Revival launches on Switch 2 on May 20
― Atlus announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday that Persona 4 Revival, a remake of its original 2008 role-playing game, and Persona 6, a new game in the Persona series, are both coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Persona 4 Revival will launch on Switch 2 on May 20. The company streamed trailers for both: Persona 4 Revival Persona 6 Pers...
Monster Hunter Wilds Game Gets Switch 2 Release on December 4
Game's Ascendance expansion also heads to Switch 2
― Capcom revealed during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday a trailer for its Monster Hunter Wilds game, and it teases that the game will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4. The video also reveals local play between Switch 2 systems. In addition, the game's new Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance major expansion will also come to Switch ...
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Game Gets Definitive Edition for Switch 2
cite>Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Definitive Edition launches on February 25
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday that it and Koei Tecmo's Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity game will get a Definitive Edition. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Definitive Edition will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on February 25: The Definitive Edition will feature improved visuals a...
Professor Layton and The New World of Steam Game's Trailer Reveals December 10 Release
Game launches worldwide for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PC
― Level 5 unveiled during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday a new trailer for Professor Layton and The New World of Steam (Layton Kyōju to Jōki no Shinsekai), and it reveals that the game will launch on December 10 worldwide for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. There is mouse support for all versions e...
Nintendo Announces Kirby and the World Beyond Game for Switch 2
3D Kirby game launches in spring 2027
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday Kirby and the World Beyond, a new 3D game in the Kirby series. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 in spring 2027. The video teases a 3D world as well as a world beyond that one hidden behind an invisible wall. The company streamed a trailer: Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Swi...
Nintendo Announces Metroid Ravenous 2D Game for Switch 2
Game launches on January 28
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D game in the Metroid series, on January 28 for Nintendo Switch 2. The company unveiled a trailer: Metroid Dread launched for Nintendo Switch in October 2021. This was the first 2D non-remake game in the Metroid series in over 19 years since the release of Metroid Fusion for Ga...
Fate/EXTRA Record Game Streams Character Video for Saber
Sakura Tange reprises role in January 28 game
― Aniplex started streaming the first character promotional video for Type-Moon studio BB's Fate/Extra Record game, the remake of Marvelous Entertainment's Fate/Extra PlayStation Portable game, on Wednesday. The video features the character Saber, as voiced by Sakura Tange. Sakura Tange as SaberThe game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, ...
Street Fighter 6 Game's Videos Reveal Arjun's Release on October 13
Fighting Pass for Arjun begins on Tuesday
― The official Street Fighter YouTube channel streamed new videos on Monday for DLC character Arjun, and they reveal that the game will add Arjun on October 13 as part of the Year 4 Character Pass. A new Fighting Pass to commemorate Arjun's upcoming arrival begins on Tuesday: The pass includes new EX colors for Dhalsim and Lily, challenger screen illustration...
Atelier Karia Game's 2nd Trailer Reveals February 25 Release
Game launches worldwide for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC
― Koei Tecmo began streaming on Tuesday the second trailer for Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, a new game in its Atelier franchise, and it reveals that the game will launch on February 25 worldwide for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The video also previews the cast and combat: The c...
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Remake Game's Videos Reveal November 5 Release
Gameplay videos previews new visuals, voice acting, additional features
― Nintendo revealed during The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on Tuesday video gameplay for the Nintendo Switch 2 remake for the 1998 Nintendo 64 game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and it announces that the game will launch on November 5. The video previews the new visuals and the opening area Kokiri Forest. The ...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 24-30
Rhythm Heaven Groove stays at #1 for 4 weeks straight; ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition for Switch 2 debuts at #2
― Japan's Game Ranking: August 24-30 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Rhythm Heaven Groove Nintendo July 2 34,688 945,929 2NSw 2 ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition FromSoftware August 28 27,604 27,604 3PS5 Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Konami Aug...
White House Promotes Game Site With Music, Imagery From Sega, Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft
Site promotes administration's current policies with mini games
― The White House posted a series of videos on social media to promote its new "Arcade" website on Friday. The videos featured several boot-up music and visuals pulled from or inspired by the Sega Genesis, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, and Nintendo DS game systems. The initial post, featuring the Sega Genesis boot-up music...
Yomawari: The Long Night Collection, Lost in the Dark Games Head West on PS5
Games launch for PS5 on November 5
― NIS America announced on Saturday that the Yomawari: The Long Night Collection and Yomawari: Lost in the Dark games will launch for the PlayStation 5 in the west on November 5.Yomawari: The Long Night Collection, the bundle release for the Switch version of Nippon Ichi Software's Yomawari: Night Alone and Yomawari: Midnight Shadows games, launched in North America...
Qliphah in Providence's Shadow Game Posts Gameplay Trailer
"Tactical counter-timeline RPG" launches on PS5, Switch, PC on September 24
― Arc System Works streamed a gameplay trailer for its upcoming Qliphah in Providence's Shadow game on Friday. The trailer previews gameplay mechanics where players can stack skills within a limited amount of time to deal damage to enemies and counterattack by overlapping skills.The Nintendo eShop also began acceping pre-orde...
Uta Macross Rhythm Game Launches Project for Offline Version
Crowdfunding to support development of additional content on iOS, Android, Steam
― AUGUST Inc. announced on Friday it is developing Uta Macross, a "revival" version of the Macross franchise's first rhythm game Uta Macross: Smartphone De Culture, for a planned release on iOS, Android, and Steam next spring. The company will launch a crowdfunding campaign on the Japanese Campfire site on Thursday to ra...
Changeable Guardian Estique Game Review
A new game made especially for old consoles turns out to be a great showcase of 2-D shooter glory.
― Old game systems don't really die out. They just hibernate until they're revived by nostalgic designers who build new games with the looks, the atmosphere, and sometimes even the precise technical standards of their favorite consoles. There's no shortage of fresh “retro” titles striving for the aesthe...
Persona 4 Revival Game's Videos Highlight Kanji, Yosuke, Chie, Yukiko
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, Xbox PC with Xbox Game Pass, PC via Steam on February 18
― Atlus revealed new character videos for Persona 4 Revival, a remake of its original 2008 role-playing game, in July and August, and a new video for Kanji on Saturday. The videos below feature Kanji, Yosuke, Chie, and Yukiko respectively.Atlus revealed that Daman Mills will voice Kanji in the game. The remake w...
Medabots S Smartphone Game to Get Global Launch
Game's App Store page lists January 21, 2027 release date
― Imagineer announced on Friday that it will release the Medabots S game for iOS and Android devices globally and opened pre-registrations for the game. The game's App Store page lists its release date as January 21, 2027. The game launched in Japan under the title Medarot S: Unlimited Nova in January 2020. Imagineer released the Medabots Surv...
Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Game Review
Much like how the game's presentation is wasted on the story, these mechanics are wasted on the game's structure.
― If there was one word I could use to describe Way Of The Sword, it would be “cinematic”. This game will throw you into gorgeously rendered and directed animated cutscenes every chance it gets. There's a part of me that wonders if this game would function better as a samurai action movie...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, August 30-September 5
Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Arrow of the Orion anime; How to Grill Our Love, Luna Knight manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc BDCite Crunchyroll US$74.98 September 1 Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Arrow of the Orion BDAnimeNewsNetwork Sentai Filmworks US$39.98...
The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster Game Heads West
Trailer reveals 2027 release for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PC
― NIS America announced on Friday that it will release The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster (Shinigami Hime to Ishokan no Kaibutsu) game in the West for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in 2027. The company unveiled an announcement trailer: The game launched on Switch, Switch 2, and PS5 in Japan on ...
This Week in Games - Fate/Phantasy
You can't make me cry, I'm a Sega fan.
― Welcome back, folks! Not sure how common this is with other people, but I sometimes listen to podcasts about stuff I'm only tangentially interested in. Two major examples are the Poorhammer podcast, which covers Warhammer 40,000 (and sometimes Age of Sigmar), and Regular Car Reviews, a YouTube channel made by some Pennsylvanians that review cars (go Birds). No...
Konami's Project Zircon Deckbuilding Roguelike Game Streams New Teaser
Game for larger Project Zircon franchise confirmed for Steam
― Konami presented a new teaser trailer for its Project Zircon deckbuilding roguelike game during its Konami Press Start livestream on Thursday. The trailer previews gameplay footage for the game, but does not announce a release date. The game now has a Steam page, confirming a planned release for PC.The game's Steam page describes the game...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Game Streams 'Bloody Tears' Trailer
Game launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC via Steam on October 15
― Konami unveiled during the Konami Press Start livestream on Thursday a trailer for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a new game in its Castlevania series. The "Bloody Tears" trailer is named after the series' iconic musical track: The game will launch on October 15 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud, Xbox PC,...
Konami Unveils Concept Trailer for Konami Wai Wai World Craft Game Creation System
UGC platform features characters from various Konami franchises
― Konami unveiled during its Konami Press Start livestream on Thursday a concept trailer for Konami Wai Wai World Craft, a new user-generated content (UGC) game platform that features characters from various Konami franchises. The game allows players to design their own game by selecting a classic Konami game, such as Castlevania, as a b...
Sword Art Online's Echoes of Aincrad Game's Trailer Reveals 'Genesis Maidens' DLC
DLC featuring Mito from Sword Art Online Progressive films launches in winter
― Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled during Sony's State of Play on Thursday a video for Echoes of Aincrad, the new action RPG based on Reki Kawahara's Sword Art Online franchise, and it announces the "Genesis Maidens" DLC. The DLC, which features Mito from the Sword Art Online Progressive films, launches this winter. The ...
Digimon Story Time Stranger Game Reveals 'A Hero's Eternal Legacy' DLC Expansion
Major DLC expansion launches in 2027 with 50+ additional Digimon, 3-year time-skip
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America revealed during Sony's State of Play livestream on Thursday a trailer for its Digimon Story Time Stranger game, and it announces the major DLC expansion "A Hero's Eternal Legacy." The new expansion will take place three years after the original game, and it will feature a new hero a...
Stupid Never Dies Game's 3rd Trailer Reveals Demo
Game launches on October 21
― Osaka-based game development studio GPTrack50 unveiled during Sony's Stage of Play livestream on Thursday the third trailer for Stupid Never Dies action game, and it reveals that a two-hour playable demo has launched. Save data from the First Bite demo can transfer to the full game upon launch. The game will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on October 21 (Octobe...
Cygames Announces Where the Seeds Fall Game From Newly Established Label CygamesEdge
Game launches for PS5, Switch 2, PC on November 5
― Cygames announced a new label on Thursday CygamesEdge for small and mid-sized teams. CygamesEdge unveiled during Sony's State of Play livestream on Thursday its debut game Where the Seeds Fall from ZEREO. The company later revealed that the game will launch for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam on November 5. The company describes t...
NIS America Announces The Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes Game
Game launches for PS5, Switch 2, PC in 2027
― NIS America announced during Sony's State of Play livestream on Thursday The Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes, a new 3D action roguelite game based on Daisuke Aizawa's The Eminence in Shadow (Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!) light novel series. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in 2027....
Fate/Extra Record Game's Trailer Reveals January 28 Release
Game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PS4, PC following several delays
― Aniplex unveiled during Sony's State of Play livestream on Thursday a trailer for Type-Moon studio BB's Fate/Extra Record game, the remake of Marvelous Entertainment's Fate/Extra PlayStation Portable game. The video reveals that the game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC ...
Gundam: Rogue Orbit Game's Trailer Reveals March 2027 Release
Video previews story, characters, gameplay
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a trailer on Thursday for Gundam Rogue Orbit, a new game in the Gundam franchise, and it reveals that the game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam in March 2027. The video previews the story, characters, and gameplay. The game will have a Launch Edition, Deluxe Edition, Collector's Edit...
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Game's Video Previews Monster Wrangling
Game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on December 3
― Square Enix unveiled during Sony's State of Play livestream on Thursday a trailer for its Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World game, and it previews Monster Wrangling: The game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows on December 3. The game stars Bianca a...
Konami Announces Rhapsody in Scarlet Action Game
Videos preview story for game launching on PS5, Xbox X|S, PC
― Konami announced a new action game titled Rhapsody in Scarlet in a trailer during Sony's State of Play livestream on Thursday. The company later revealed that the game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A second English trailer previews the story: Konami describes the story:
New York City in the 1920s—a dazzl...
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Game's Trailer Previews Customizable Avatars, Android Race
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC in 2027
― Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled during Sony's State of Play livestream on Thursday a new trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, the third game in the Dragon Ball Xenoverse series. The video previews the customizable avatars, including the new Android race, and inheritable techniques from the series' characters: The game will launch for PlayStation 5, X...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Game's Trailers Reveal April 8 Release
Trailers preview Highwind airship, Chocobos, Fits, Wutai
― Square Enix revealed during Sony's State of Play livestream on Thursday a trailer for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final game in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, and it reveals that the game will launch on April 8 simultaneously for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Ga...
Rev. Noir Game's Trailers Reveal 2027 Release, Preview Story/Combat (Updated)
Konami's game slated for PS5
― Konami Digital Entertainment unveiled during Sony's State of Play livestream on Thursday the second trailer for its new role-playing game Rev. Noir. Update: Konami later revealed that the game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2027. The video previews the story and combat gameplay: Update: The company later unveiled a second trailer foc...
Final Fantasy Resonance Game Reveals Sephiroth, Demo
HD-2D game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on October 22
― Square Enix unveiled during Sony's State of Play livestream on Thursday a trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance, a new HD-2D offline game based on the first story arc of the defunct Final Fantasy Brave Exvius smartphone game. The video highlights Sephiroth as a boss and reveals that a new demo has launched: The game will launch...
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Game Expansion's Trailer Introduces Gundoraja
Expansion launches in 2027
― Capcom revealed during Sony's State of Play on Thursday the first trailer for the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion for its Monster Hunter Wilds game, and it teases a new Elder Dragon Gundoraja. The Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance major expansion will launch in 2027. The expansion adds Boost Drivers, attacks that activate Boost, which temporarily enhanc...
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Expansion Introduces Boosted Actions Feature in Videos
Boost temporarily enhances certain actions
― Capcom revealed a new trailer on Wednesday for the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion for its Monster Hunter Wilds game introducing the Boosted Actions feature.Boost Drivers are attacks that activate Boost, which temporarily enhances certain actions. Boost introduces new combos, enhanced attacks, enhanced guarding, and more.Capcom also rev...
My Hero Academia: All's Justice Game Adds DLC Character Izuku Midoriya Overlay Full Style
Character launches as part of season pass on Thursday
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Wednesday that its My Hero Academia: All's Justice game will add DLC character Izuku Midoriya Overlay Full Style to the game on Thursday. The character is available as part of the season pass. The company also began streaming a launch trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2 version: The game will launch for Swit...
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Game's Trailer Previews Online Multiplayer
Game launches on October 2 with Deluxe Edition debuting early on September 29
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming an "Online 101" trailer on Tuesday for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the newest game in its Ace Combat modern air combat franchise. The video previews the main online multiplayer modes, Co-Op Assault, in which two teams of four players compete for high scores in missions, and Co-...
Kodansha Annnounces Buzz or Die Visual Novel for PC
Indie game creator Bon's game launches on Steam in 2026
― Kodansha Game Creators' Lab announced on Monday a new visual novel titled Buzz or Die by indie game creator Bon. The game will launch for PC via Steam in 2026. The company streamed a trailer: English Japanese There game will feature text options for English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese. Kodansha Game Creators' Lab describes the game:
The ...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 17-23
Steins;Gate Re:Boot for Switch 2 debuts at #4, for PS5 at #5
― Japan's Game Ranking: August 17-23 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Rhythm Heaven Groove Nintendo July 2 37,402 911,241 2NSw 2 Splatoon Raiders Nintendo July 23 13,224 626,371 3NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 12,558 1,574,773 4NSw 2 Steins;Gate Re:Boot MAGES August 20 7,613 7,613 5PS5 Steins;Ga...
Sony Music Entertainment Japan, GungHo Online Entertainment Form Capital, Business Alliance
Business alliance to possibly see joint development of games, development of new game projects including utilization of Sony IPs
― GungHo Online Entertainment announced on Friday that it is entering into a capital and business alliance with Sony Music Entertainment Japan (SME). SME will acquire shares of GungHo in an off-market bilateral transaction for the total offering price of 28,635,502,500 yen ...
The Power of Spin - An Interview with the BEYBLADE X Team
What's next for the iconic game as it continues to grow?
― Way back in my elementary school days, my friends and I would always meet at the bottom of a playground slide to do one thing and one thing only: Let it rip! Needless to say, recess was BEYBLADE-filled and action-packed for a good while there. Well, at least until a little scuffle had our principal threatening to put an end to any sort of sp...
Aniplex to Publish Fate/Extra Record Game; Kazuya Nino Leaves Type-Moon studio BB, Steps Down as Game's Director
Nino leaves Type-Moon studio BB due to personal reasons
― Aniplex announced on Monday that it will now publish Type-Moon studio BB's Fate/Extra Record game, the remake of Marvelous Entertainment's Fate/Extra PlayStation Portable game. Along with the announcement, Aniplex also launched a new website and X (formerly Twitter) account for the game. In addition, the game's director and planner, and Type-M...
Kо̄ki Inо̄ Replaces Ayumu Murase as Kanon Himeno in The Idolm@ster Side M Franchise
Voice actor chosen through audition
― Bandai Namco Entertainment's Idolm@ster franchise announced on Friday voice actor Kо̄ki Inо̄ will take over the role of Kanon Himeno from Ayumu Murase in The Idolm@ster SideM franchise, after the company announced on August 18 Murase would "graduate" from the role. The company chose the new voice actor through a series of auditions and will announce more details...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Game Review
The old flaws are still there, but Xenoblade Chronicles 2 can still show us a thing or three.
― True believers really love Xenoblade Chronicles. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 takes a lot of creative swings that very much set it apart from its predecessor; whether or not it's a worthy sequel depends on who you ask. Taken on its own, it's a game that has been designed from the ground up for the Nintendo Switc...
Bleach Mirrors High Mobile Game Streams 2 New Short Videos
Pre-registration for game releasing in 2026 is now open
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed two new short videos for the Bleach Mirrors High mobile game on Saturday. The trailers announce that pre-registrations for the game are now open.The game is scheduled for release in 2026. Bandai Namco Entertainment describes the game:Set in the wake of the Thousand-Year Blood War, “BLEACH Mirrors High” follo...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, August 23-29
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V, Your Name. anime; Elden Ring: Distant Tales Between, Colori Colore Creare manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Digimon Tamers BD (English dub)Please Discotek US$79.95 August 25 Hana Yori Dango: Complete TV Series & Movie Collection BDCite Discotek US$59.95 August 25 Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon...
Attack on Titan: Brave Order Cooperative Smartphone Game Ends Service on September 28
Game launched for iOS/Android in February 2022
― Game developer Enish announced on Friday that Attack on Titan: Brave Order, its cooperative smartphone game in the Attack on Titan franchise, is ending service on September 28 at 5:30 p.m. JST. Sales of in-game currency have halted. The game launched for iOS and Android devices in February 2022. The game has players join the Scout Corps alongside Eren ...
Studio Aardman's Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu Stop-Motion Series Reveals Teaser Trailer, 2027 Debut on Disney+, Disney XD
Disney+, The Pokémon Company International announce global distribution deal
― The official website for the Pokémon franchise announced during the PokémonXP event on Friday that Disney+ will exclusively stream the Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu, the franchise's stop-motion animated series collaboration with independent studio Aardman (Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep), begi...
This Week in Games - Gamescom-ing... But Who's Buying?
Gamescom's Opening Night Live did not impress Jean-Karlo. It's a good thing we have Terranigma to look forward to!
― Welcome back, folks! Sadly, I did not get a chance to chip away at my The Legend of Zelda manga yet. I'm still running a Mage: The Ascension campaign for some buddies. Recent highlight: a fight against an ersatz Akuma. Turns out, the Raging Demon isn't very practical as a move during t...
There's No Age Limit to Asobi - An Interview with TAKARATOMY CEO & President Akio Tomiyama
Coop sits down with the CEO of TAKARATOMY to discuss the joy of play.
― Over the past three years, the BEYBLADE X toy brand and an accompanying sea of packed beystadiums have become an Anime Expo weekend staple. But this year, the storied Japanese toy company behind the beys, TAKARATOMY, three-upped itself with a huge exhibition featuring not only BEYBLADE X, but their Licca-chan and Gacha brands. Th...
Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator Smartphone Game Ends Service in Japan on November 25
Game ended service in English in March 2025
― Koei Tecmo revealed on Thursday it will end service for its, Gust's, and Akatsuki Games' Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator (Atelier Resleriana: Wasurerareta Renkinjutsu to Kyokuya no Kaihо̄sha) game in Japan on November 25 at 4:00 p.m. JSTThe game debuted for iOS and Android in Japan in September 2023, and launched global...
Frontwing, Good Smile Co. Release Cocoro Visual Novel on Steam in English
Visual novel takes place in former utopian city ruined by global insurgence of AI
― Frontwing and Good Smile Company released the Cocoro visual novel on Steam on Thursday. The game features text options in Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. The game retails for US$24.99 and is available for a 20% discount for a 12-day period after launch. A demo for the game is also avail...
Arc System Works' Donutal Alien Immigration Simulation Game Reveals September 3 Debut in Trailer
Game will launch on PC via Steam
― Arc System Works revealed on Thursday that it will release its upcoming Donutal game on PC via Steam on September 3 (September 4 in Japan). Arc System Works is also streaming a new character overview trailer for the game.English versionJapanese versionThose who purchase the game between September 3 and November 30 will receive free future access to the game's soundt...
Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Game's New Animated Trailer by Masami Ōbari Highlights Duck King
Duck King launched in game on Thursday
― SNK began streaming an animated trailer for the Fatal Fury City of the Wolves fighting game to highlight the DLC character Duck King, who launched on Thursday, as well as the previous DLC fighter Rick Strowd. Masami Ōbari (Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture, The King of Fighters XV, Battle Arena Toshinden), who directed previous animated trailers for the game, was...
Danganronpa 2x2 Game's Switch 2 Release Changed to Game-Key Card
Decision does not affect game on other platforms, or any other games from Spike Chunsoft
― Spike Chunsoft announced on Wednesday that the Switch 2 release of Danganronpa 2x2, a version of its Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair game that includes the original title as well as a new alternate scenario, will shift to a game-key card release instead of a full game card. Pre-orders for the Danganronpa 2x2 Psy...
Yoshitaka Amano Illustrates One Piece Card Game Cards
One Piece's Loki and Saint Figarland Shamrock get that Amano touch
― The One Piece franchise revealed on Sunday that legendary Final Fantasy illustrator Yoshitaka Amano is providing illustrations for the One Piece Card Game. Amano is illustrating One Piece characters Loki and Saint Figarland Shamrock for "-THE DOMINANCE OF GOD-" booster set, the game's 18th set, in November. Amano's artwork is no str...
Persona 4 Revival Game Previews Story in New Trailer
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, Xbox PC with Xbox Game Pass, PC via Steam on February 18
― Atlus revealed a new trailer on Wednesday for Persona 4 Revival, a remake of its original 2008 role-playing game, outlining the game's story. English Trailer Japanese Trailer The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC with Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Steam on February 18, 2027. The game is...
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Game Delayed to 2027
Game initially slated for release this year for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― The official website for ArtPlay and 505 Games' Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement game announced on Wednesday that the game's release has been delayed to 2027. In a video message, ArtPlay co-founder Koji Igarashi announced the game's delay and also stated that the game has entered the final stages of development. The game'...
Microsoft to Allow Customers to Claim Digital Entitlements Through Physical Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S Discs
Xbox Insiders can begin using feature on August 31
― Microsoft announced on Wednesday a new feature allowing players to claim digital entitlements for their physical Xbox One and Xbox Series X games. Xbox Insiders can begin using the feature on August 31. By inserting a supported physical game disc into an Xbox One or Xbox Series X, players will be able to download and play that game digitally, inclu...
Persona 4 Revival Preview: More of What You Love
Did Persona 4 need a remake? George gets into it.
― With the release of Persona 3 Reload back in 2024, Atlus is back with another remake, this time of Persona 4 Golden, called Persona 4 Revival. I'm one of those who thinks that the game doesn't necessarily need a remake, but I won't say no to revisiting one of my favorite games of all time. I played about an hour of Persona 4 Revival, and it's prett...
Capcom Continues to Make The Old Feel New Again
Capcom's recent trend of reviving and revitalizing older franchises is on a roll.
― Capcom has been on a roll these past couple of years, bringing back or revitalizing old franchises. Unlike other companies that let iconic characters sit on a shelf for years, Capcom is always looking for new ways to showcase its intellectual properties to new audiences. Anime News Network was allowed to go to a speci...
Monster Hunter Outlanders Game's Trailer Reveals Ruger Aidal
Pre-registration has begun for iOS/Android game
― Capcom unveiled during this year's gamescom Opening Night Live event a trailer for Monster Hunter Outlanders, a new game based on its Monster Hunter action game franchise, and it reveals a new Elder Dragon monster named Ruger Aidal: The game is "coming soon" in 2026 for iOS and Android devices. Pre-registration has begun. The game is an open-world sur...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Game's Trailer Previews Weapons Bosses
Ruby Weapon, Emerald Weapon, Ultimate Weapon appear in spring 2027 game
― Square Enix revealed during this year's gamescom Opening Night Live event on Tuesday a trailer for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final game in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, and it previews the Weapons bosses: Ruby Weapon, Emerald Weapon, and Ultima Weapon. The game will launch simultaneously on PlayStation...
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Game's Trailer Previews Multiplayer
Game launches for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC in 2027
― Sega unveiled during this year's gamescom Opening Night Live event on Tuesday a trailer for Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a new entry in its racing game series, and it previews the game's multiplayer. The game will launch for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store in 2027. Sega discloses on the game's S...
Mega Man: Dual Override Game's Trailer Reveals Twinkle Girl, Protoman
Video also shows Mega Man/Roll skins for Pragmata game
― Capcom unveiled a new trailer during this year's gamescom Opening Night Live event on Tuesday for Mega Man: Dual Override, a new game in its Mega Man series, and it introduces the new character Twinkle Girl as well as returning character Protoman. The video also previews gameplay and reveals a new skin themed after Mega Man and Roll for Hugh an...
Silent Hill: Townfall Game's Trailer Reveals English Cast
Jovan Adepo, Kezia Burrows, Terry O'Quinn star
― Konami revealed during this year's gamescom Opening Night Live event on Tuesday a trailer for Screen Burn and Annapurna Interactive's Silent Hill: Townfall game, and it reveals the English cast: The cast includes: Jovan Adepo (3 Body Problem, IT: Welcome to Derry, The Odyssey) as Simon Kezia Burrows (Observation) as Zoe Terry O'Quinn (Lost, The Walking...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Game's New Trailer Previews Action
Game launches on September 4 for PS5, Xbox X|S, Switch, PC via Steam
― Capcom revealed a new trailer for its Onimusha: Way of the Sword game during the pre-show for this year's gamescom Opening Night Live event on Tuesday, previewing the swordplay action.The game will launch on September 4 for for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Switch. It was previously slated to launch on Septembe...
Sōhei Niikawa's Demons' Night Fever Game Reveals Opening Movie Performed by syudou
Game debuts on October 22 for Switch, PS5, PC
― Arc System Works began streaming on Monday the opening movie for Disgaea creator Sōhei Niikawa and SuperNiche's new game Demons' Night Fever. syudou performs the opening theme song "Dropout." The game will debut on October 22 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. Arc System Works describes the game's story: This is a story of another Ear...
Quintet's Terranigma RPG Gets Release in 2027
Game slated for release on Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Publisher Clear River Games announced on Monday that it will release Quintet's 1995 RPG Terranigma on Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and GOG in 2027.Clear River Games describes the game:Thematic boldness. Stunning character design. Excellent music. Smooth gameplay. Terranigm...
Earth Defense Force 6.2 Invaders From Another World Game Announced for PS5
D3Publisher launches updated version of Earth Defense Force 6 in 2027 with demo at Tokyo Game Show in September
― D3Publisher announced on Tuesday Earth Defense Force 6.2 INVADERS FROM ANOTHER WORLD, an updated version of its Earth Defense Force 6 game which will launch for PlayStation 5 in 2027. The updated game will include newly added enhancements for the console. The new game will be playable at ...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Game's Trailer Announces English Voice Cast
Abby Trott, JB Blanc, Alejandra Reynoso, Graham McTavish, Liam O'Brien. more star in October 15 game
― Konami revealed the English voice cast for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a new game in its Castlevania series, in a trailer on Monday. The voice cast includes: Abby Trott as Rose Belmont
JB Blanc as Trevor Belmont
Alejandra Reynoso as Sypha Belnades (reprising role from Castlevania animated series)
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Marvelous Teases New Story of Seasons, Rune Factory 6 Games
Footage revealed during Story of Seasons 30th Anniversary, Rune Factory 20th Anniversary livestream
― Marvelous teased its next title in the Story of Seasons game franchise with footage on Monday, along with the first footage of Rune Factory 6 during the "Story of Seasons 30th Anniversary and Rune Factory 20th Anniversary" livestream.Story of Seasons Teaser Rune Factory 6 Teaser The Story of Seasons:...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 10-16
Rhythm Heaven Groove stays at #1, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - Deluxe Edition debuts at #15
― Japan's Game Ranking: August 10-16 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Rhythm Heaven Groove Nintendo July 2 83,536 873,839 2NSw 2 Splatoon Raiders Nintendo July 23 32,535 613,147 3NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 25,671 1,562,215 4NSw 2 Pokémon Pokopia ...
Nekopara Sekai Connect Game Launches for PC on September 28
Neko Works and Good Smile Company announced on Monday that their Nekopara Sekai Connect game will launch on PC via Steam on September 28. Save data from the mobile version can transfer over to the PC release. The game debuted on iOS and Android devices on April 14 in English and Japanese. The game commemorates the 10th anniversary of the franchise. Neko Works is credited for the production and edi...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 3-9
Rhythm Heaven Groove returns to #1, Beast of Reincarnation debuts at #2
― Japan's Game Ranking: August 3-9 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Rhythm Heaven Groove Nintendo July 2 55,827 790,303 2PS5 Beast of Reincarnation Happinet August 4 43,010 43,010 3NSw 2 Splatoon Raiders Nintendo July 23 32,386 580,612 4NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 18,213 1,536,544 ...
This Week in Mobile Games - What HoloDreams May Come
Josh checks out the first official HoloLive game, plus a port that may be the first game to look worse on purpose.
― Hello there, and welcome once more to the column! Unfortunately, my soaring ambition to catch up with Genshin Impact in time to try out the new update crashed into the hard reality of Everything Else Going On, particularly a home hard drive failure that left me scrambling to spend my p...
Kakao Games Partners With The Grimm Entertainment to Develop Games Based on Webtoons
Founded by webtoon artist Taejun Pak, The Grimm Entertainment owns several popular IPs, including Manager Kim, Lookism
― Kakao Games announced on August 4 that it has agreed to work with webtoon studio The Grimm Entertainment to develop and publish games based on its popular comic and webtoon intellectual properties. Founded by webtoon artist Taejun Pak, The Grimm Entertainment owns several popular ...
WEBTOON Acquires 60% Stake in Game Company RI Games Holdings to Expand Webtoons Into Games
Developer's lineup includes games based on popular webtoon titles Overgeared, Doom Breaker, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint
― WEBTOON Entertainment announced on August 10 it has entered into a definitive agreement to make a strategic investment in RI Games Holdings Inc., a move that will give WEBTOON a 60% stake in the game company upon closing. WEBTOON Entertainment plans to develop and release multi...
From Visual Novels to RPGs: An Adult Game for Every Gamer
Looking for something a little more adult in your games? Lucas has a list with something for everyone.
― While adult games, or games that feature explicitly erotic or even pornographic content, tend to be discussed as a genre of work all their own, this is a deeply reductive framing and ignores that human sexuality can be expressed and explored in a variety of different formats. Instead, it's much m...
Code Vein II Game's 'Mask of Idris' DLC Debuts on September 9
DLC previewed in teaser
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America revealed on Thursday that the new "Mask of Idris" DLC for Code Vein II, the sequel to the Code Vein post-apocalyptic role-playing game, will debut on September 9. The company began streaming a teaser trailer for the DLC on the same day.The game launched on January 30 (January 29 in Japan) for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam...
Ize Press Announces Whale Star, Solo Leveling Releases at Anime NYC
Company to release Solo Leveling Ragnarok novel in English; Solo Leveling comic, novel, audiobook in Spanish
― Ize Press announced four new titles at Yen Press' industry panel at Anime NYC, including the acclaimed webtoon Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid and several new releases expanding its Solo Leveling lineup. Written by Yoonhee Na, Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid is a historical romance ...
Expelled from Paradise Visual Novel's Teaser Trailer Reveals November 26 Release
Expelled from Paradise -The Stellar Angel- launches for Switch, Steam
― Toei Animation began streaming on Friday a new teaser trailer for it and developer Studio51 Inc.'s Expelled from Paradise -The Stellar Angel- (Rakuen Tsuihō -The Stellar Angel-), a visual novel in the Expelled from Paradise franchise, and it reveals that the game will launch on November 26 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Th...
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