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Blazblue: CentralFiction Fighting Game Gets Release on PS5
PS5 version will have rollback netcode, cross-play with PC, 4 new text languages
― Arc System Works Europe revealed on Saturday that its Blazblue: CentralFiction fighting game will get a release on the PlayStation 5. The PS5 version will include rollback netcode, cross-play with PC, four new text languages (French, Italian, German, and Spanish), and new features in Training Mode. BLAZBLUE CENTRALFIC...
Naruto Mobile Game to Get Worldwide Release; Naruto Card Game Reveals Demo, Release Dates
Studio Pierrot produces trailer for card game, launching officially in June 2027
― The "NARUTO: What's Next?" panel at New York Comic Con announced on Saturday that the Naruto Mobile game, currently only available in Mainland China, will get a worldwide release. More details will be revealed at the Jump Festa '27 event, which will take place on December 19-20.The original game launched in Mainland Ch...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 21-27
Derby Stallion 2 debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: September 21-27 Source: Famitsu
Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 14-20
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Switch 2 game debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: September 14-20 Source: Famitsu
North American Anime, Manga Releases, October 4-10
Devil Survivor 2: The Animation anime; The Apothecary Diaries: Xiaolan's Story, My Journey to Her, Blue Lock Full Color Selection manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Devil Survivor 2: The Animation BDAnimeNewsNetwork Sentai Filmworks US$69.98 October 6 Print Manga Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, R...
Girls und Panzer Franchise Gets 2 New Games
GuP: All-Star Tank Carnival releases on Switch in 2027; GuP: Bokosuka Rush releases on smartphones
― D3Publisher and G Holdings each announced a new game for the Girls und Panzer franchise on Friday. D3Publisher is developing the Girls und Panzer: All-Star Tank Carnival game, while G Holdings is developing the Girls und Panzer: Bokosuka Rush game. D3 Publisher is streaming the below trailer for Girls...
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Game's Trailer Reveals November 2 Release for Phoenix Cyclops DLC
X-Men '97 Cyclops' voice actor Ray Chase voices DLC character
― The official YouTube channel for PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works, and Marvel Games' Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls 4v4 tag team fighter game began streaming a gameplay trailer on Wednesday, and it reveals that the game will add Phoenix Cyclops as the first DLC character included in the "Year 1 Character & Stage Pass" on November 2: R...
DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition Game Review
An already beautiful game and a spectacular RPG... hobbled by Square Enix's bad business decisions.
― Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age was already a beautiful game and a spectacular RPG. While it was eventually brought to the Nintendo Switch, it was with some compromise. Understandably, fans have waited a while for a "better" version that didn't compromise the visuals so much. The good news ...
Code Geass: Lost Stories Game to End Service on December 7
Smartphone/PC game launched in 2022
― The official website for the Code Geass: Lost Stories social game announced on Wednesday that the game will end service on December 7. Sales of the in-game Sakuradite currency, Lost Stories Pass, and Starter Pack has also ended on Wednesday. The game launched for smartphones as well as on PC via the DMM Game Player in May 2022. The game is free to play, with opti...
Sega Opens Sonic the Hedgehog Discord Server
And it went as chaotically as we expected
― The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise opened an official Discord server where fans can "chill and chat all things Sonic the Hedgehog" on Monday. The server features 13 different channels, including Rules, Announcements, News, Socials, General, Games, Movies, IDW-Comics, Off-Topic, Game-Announcements, CrossWorlds-General, and Clips-and-Highlights. One day after i...
NieR:Automata's 2B and A2 Survive the Night in New Dead by Daylight Collaboration
Will they weather the horror of being hunted by Emil?
― Behaviour Interactive, creators of the asymmetrical multiplayer survival horror video game Dead by Daylight, launched a collaboration with the popular video game NieR:Automata on Tuesday. The staff first teased on Saturday, "The fight for humanity continues in The Fog," and then posted a promotional video: The collaboration's “Legendary Outfits”...
Monster Hunter Rise Game Sells 20 Million Copies Worldwide
Game launched in March 2021
― The official X/Twitter account for Capcom's Monster Hunter franchise announced on Friday that the Monster Hunter Rise game has surpassed 20 million copies sold worldwide. Monster Hunter Rise launched on Nintendo Switch in March 2021 and then launched on PC via Steam in January 2022. Capcom released the game on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Wind...
Kingdom Hearts I-III Collection Game Review
Our clown-shoe-wearing Chosen One is back with a staggeringly packed bundle of his epic adventures with Goofy and Squall Leonhart.
― It used to be that when you first heard the name Kingdom Hearts, you would think of it as that kitschy crossover that was cool before crossovers were cool. Before Fortnite (which, man, talk about serendipity with that one) or guest characters making wacky cameos in othe...
Gundam: Rogue Orbit Game's Walkthrough Trailer Previews Combat, Customization
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on March 5, 2027
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a gameplay walkthrough trailer on Tuesday for Gundam Rogue Orbit, a new game in the Gundam franchise, and it previews combat and customization: The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam on March 5, 2027. The game will have a Launch Edition, Deluxe Edition, Collector's Editi...
The New Denpa Men Game Ends Service on December 7
Free-to-play game launched in July 2024
― The official website for Genius Sonority's The New Denpa Men (New Denpa Ningen no RPG FREE in Japan), a free-to-play game in The Denpa Men (Denpa Ningen) series, announced on Monday that the game is ending service on December 7 at 11:00 JST because the staff determined that it would be difficult to continue providing a service to meet fan expectations. The ga...
This Week in Mobile Games - Battle of the Blue Archives
Josh wraps up the TGS news and recounts a social media stumble from LADS. Plus an unexpected cross over!
― Hello, and welcome once more to the latest edition of the column! Due to having to submit the last issue for publication a bit earlier than usual, I wasn't able to incorporate much news from the 2026 Tokyo Game Show. And amidst a crunch period related to the release of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Wea...
Behind the Scenes with Villion:Code Game Designer Ilya Kuvshinov
Ilya's latest project is Compile Heart's new game Villion:Code, and he was kind enough to take time out of his schedule to answer some of our questions.
― Ilya Kuvshinov is a world-renowned artist, illustrator, and character designer. His stunning work has appeared in many projects since moving to Japan in 2015 to work in the anime industry, including notable titles such as Ghost in the Shell: SAC 20...
Psikyo Memories Collection Reveals Full List of Games, February 18 Release
Collection includes Strikers 1945, Gunbird, Gunbarich, Zero Gunner 2, Dragon Blaze, more
― Edia opened the official website for its Psikyo Memories, a collection of '90s arcade scrolling shooter games by Psikyo, on Monday. The company also revealed the full list of games included in the collection, and its February 18, 2027 release for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. The game's pre-order also op...
Black Clover Joins Fortnite Battle Royale for Annual Fortnightmares Event
Just in time for the new anime's premiere
― Epic Games announced on Saturday that the Black Clover anime is appearing in its Fortnite Battle Royale video game for the annual Fortnitemares event. The announcement featured Black Clover characters Asta, Yuno, and Noelle as player cosmetic skins with the caption, “Don't lose hope in the nightmare.” Asta, Yuno, and Noelle are now in the Fortnite Shop, whi...
Sentenced to Be a Hero Smartphone Game Unveils 2nd Visual, 2nd Teaser, Original Characters
VIC GAME STUDIOS develops smartphone game
― Kadokawa unveiled the second teaser key visual and second teaser video for Sentenced to Be a Hero franchise's new game project titled Yūsha-kei ni Shosu -Game of the GODDESS- (Sentenced to Be a Hero -Game of the GODDESS-) on Saturday. The game will be a smartphone game for Android and iOS. Original light novel author Rocket Shokai is supervising the game's ...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, September 27-October 3
Spirited Away anime; The Lord-Magear's Apprentice, Can You Kiss Me First?, Even the Student Council Has Its Holes! manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date From Up on Poppy Hill Steelbook BD/DVDPlease Shout! Studios US$39.98 September 29 Grave Of The Fireflies Steelbook BD/DVDCite Shout! Studios US$39.98 September 29 Howl's Moving Castle Steelbook BD/DVDAnimeNewsNetwork...
HimaNatsu: Of Churches, Sunflowers, and Long Summers Game Review
There’s a fine line between a piece of media feeling nostalgic or dated and, unfortunately, HimaNatsu falls into the latter category.
― I decided to review HimaNatsu: Of Churches, Sunflowers and Long Summers because I wanted to practice what I preach. I've long been frustrated with how the majority of mainstream gaming outlets treat visual novels and their ilk as, at best, quirky novelties and, at wo...
This Week in Games - Armed Sakura
Could a new Sakura Wars game be on the horizon?
― Welcome back, folks! A recent hyperfixation of mine is getting a hard-modded Game Boy Advance. Color backlight, rechargeable battery, Type-C connection, that sort of thing. Folks know that I'm quite attached to the GBA; it was pretty much my console of choice up until the Nintendo 3DS dropped backwards compatibility with GBA games for good. Once the 3...
Evangelion: Δ Cross Reflections Extended Reality Game Streams Teaser Video
1st game launches in 2027 following delay from 2026
― Korea-based virtual reality (VR) development studio Pixelity Inc. began streaming on Tuesday a teaser video for Evangelion: Δ Cross Reflections, the first extended reality (XR) game based on the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise. The company initially unveiled the video during the San Francisco Hands-on Preview event last week. 📢 『EVANGELION: Δ CR...
Tasokare Hotel -Tsubomi- Smartphone Game Ends Service
Sequel game ends service on November 30
― The official website for the Tasokare Hotel -Tsubomi- smartphone game announced on Wednesday that the game is ending service on November 30 at 12:00 p.m. JST. Sales of in-game currency have halted. Players can request refunds until the game ends service. Following the end of service, players will still be able to open the app, but they will not be able to acc...
Idea Factory Announces New Adventure Game Brand, 1st Project ICONOLOGY
IFChronicle's ICONOLOGY game in development for Switch, PC via Steam
― Idea Factory announced on Wednesday that it is launching a new adventure game brand "IFChronicle" with its first project titled ICONOLOGY. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.IFChronicle Announcement VideoICONOLOGY Teaser TrailerCharade Maniacs character designer Teita will illustrate, and Psycho-Pass writer ...
Monster Hunter Outlanders Game Launches on October 29
Game's mainland China version slated for 2027
― The official website for CAPCOM's Monster Hunter Outlanders, a new game based on its Monster Hunter action game franchise, announced on Tuesday that the game will launch for iOS and Android devices on October 29. The game's mainland China version is scheduled for 2027. The game is an open-world survival game featuring elements of the Monster Hunter acti...
Amata Games' Shinjuku Anomaly Game Reveals September 30 Launch in Trailer
Horror visual novel features anomaly photography gameplay for PC
― Amata Games revealed on Monday that its Shinjuku Anomaly horror visual novel game will launch for PC via Steam on September 30. The company streamed a trailer:The store's Steam page describes the game: You have taken on a part-time job photographing anomalies that lurk in Shinjuku at night. You are given four rules for your part-time ...
Synduality Echo of Ada Game to End Online Service in 2027
Game transitions to offline version
― Bandai Namco Europe announced on Monday that Bandai Namco Entertainment's Synduality Echo of Ada game will end its online service after May 2027, and will transition to an offline version. With the end of the online service, updates and events will no longer be available after the content scheduled for October.Sales of in-game items including the "SYN COINS" toke...
Stranger Than Heaven Game Streams In-Depth Video Highlighting 'Showbiz'
Game launches on January 15 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC via Steam
― Sega began streaming an in-depth "showbiz" video for Ryu ga Gotoku Studio's Stranger Than Heaven game (previously codenamed "Project Century") on Friday. The video provides a detailed overview of finding musical inspiration, creating songs, and promoting shows in the game. The game will launch on January 15 for Xbox Series X|S, Play...
Orbitals Game Review
Despite the gorgeous veneer, the characterization and writing in Orbitals don't have anywhere near the same amount of gas that everything else in it does.
― It's no secret that Nostalgia is the lowest-hanging fruit to get juiced into a pulp by many of the recent marketing trends promoting the media we consume, especially when the act of looking back at better times can be a far more enjoyable experie...
MY HERO ACADEMIA: All's Justice Switch 2 Port Video Game Review
This game is meant to enhance the experience of an established fan rather than draw in potential new ones.
― All's Justice is the third installment in the tag team 3D arena fighting games developed by Byking Inc., with this one being a direct follow-up to My Hero One's Justice 2. I appreciate that the game wastes no time getting into the action, aside from a basic tutorial to reintroduce you to the g...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, September 20-26
ChaO anime; Cells at Work! Cat, Mage of Leda, Servant Beasts manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date ChaO BDCite Shout! Studios US$29.98 September 22 Suzume Steelbook 4K UHD/BDAnimeNewsNetwork Crunchyroll US$69.98 September 22 Print Manga Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Graphic...
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Game Streams Opening Cinematic
Game launches on October 2 with Deluxe Edition debuting early on September 29
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming a 16-minute opening cinematic trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the newest game in its Ace Combat modern air combat franchise, on Thursday. The game will launch on October 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Players will also receive Ace Combat...
This Week in Games - What's Old is New, What's Evil is Residing
Jean-Karlo takes a look at the history of Resident Evil and mulls the future of VR games.
― Welcome back, folks! Gigi Murin has had her annual September 21st meltdown, so that means we're officially in Autumn. It's already starting to get overcast on a regular basis in my city. Weirdly, most of the leaves haven't turned yet. I'm not exactly looking forward to how drafty my room is, but at least Retro...
Game Review: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
Few games fly as high or as well as Wings of Theve.
― Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is one of the best games that I've played in 2026. It's a thrilling, arcadey fighting flight sim whose design team seems to have had a ton of fun playing with their game's form. Its level design, barring one inordinately frustrating late-game chokepoint, interlinks a rewarding level of challenge with creative mission p...
Monochrome, Good Smile Unveil Ignisphere Mixed Media Project, Along With Project's Dawngazer Action RPG
Unicorn Overlord director, character designer Takafumi Noma helms Dawngazer 2028 game
― Monochrome Corp. and Good Smile Company announced a new mixed media IP titled Ignisphere on Friday, along with the first title announced for the franchise, an action RPG titled Dawngazer. Monochrome's Takafumi Noma, the director and character designer of Vanillaware's Unicorn Overlord game, is directing Dawngazer ...
Stop President 'Dramp's' Ambitions in New Mahjong Game for Switch
Latest from mahjong manga/game artist Masayuki Katayama also features Elon Musg
― Gyuwanburā Jikochūshin-ha Doranpu Teikoku o Wakarasero! (Self-Centered Gambler: Teach the Dramp Empire a Lesson!), a new mahjong game parodying United States President Donald Trump, went on display at the Success booth during the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2026 this week. Along with the demo at TGS 2026, the company Success...
Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Game's New Animated Trailer by Masami Ōbari Highlights Kim Kaphwan
Kim joins game on Thursday
― SNK began streaming on Thursday an animated trailer for its Fatal Fury City of the Wolves fighting game featuring DLC character Kim Kaphwan, who joined the game's roster on the same day. Masami Ōbari (Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture, The King of Fighters XV, Battle Arena Toshinden), who directed previous animated trailers for the game, was again the director and creative p...
Marvelous Announces Story of Seasons: Your Wonderful Life Virtual Reality Farming Game
Farming sim launches for Meta VR Glasses, Meta Quest 3, and Meta Quest 3s in spring 2027
― Marvelous announced on Thursday Story of Seasons: Your Wonderful Life, a virtual reality game based on its Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life/ farming life sim. Marvelous and Grounding will release the game for Meta VR Glasses, Meta Quest 3, and Meta Quest 3s in spring 2027. The company streamed a trailer: Anno...
Qliphah in Providence's Shadow Game Review
Can Stylish Rock-Paper-Scissors combat save Qliphah in Providence's Shadow’s dull narrative? No. But can it evoke memories of the PS Vita? Yes, for better or worse.
― Qliphah in Providence's Shadow's immediate first impression when I launched the game was “this would easily have been a 7/10 PS Vita cult classic”, which is perhaps damning praise; when I first launched it on my PC, the game made the fu...
Level 5 Addresses Generative AI Use in Latest Presentation
Level 5: “We offer our deepest apologies for causing suspicions in our production process due to our inexperience with generative AI and simple human errors”
― Video game publisher Level 5 issued a statement last Thursday to address the use of generative AI in some promotional videos from its "Vision 2026 II Dream" presentation on September 10. Level 5 said it would upload revised versions of those v...
Amata Games Unveils Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies VR Game for 2027
VR version of 5th Ace Attorney game offered with support for English, other languages
― Amata Games announced on Thursday that it is developing an officially licensed version of Capcom's Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies game for the Meta Quest virtual realty (VR) headsets and newly announced Meta VR Glasses headwear. The game, titled Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies VR, will...
Zombie Police: Midsummer Unhappy New Year Game Launches for PC via Steam on November 22
Game gets Switch release at later date
― Japanese developer Lobstudio announced on Wednesday that its upcoming Zombie Police: Midsummer Unhappy New Year comedy-mystery adventure game will launch for the PC via Steam on November 22. The game will launch for the Nintendo Switch at a later date.The company describes the game:Step into the undead shoes of zombie detective Akemi Kabane, a crime-solving sl...
Kojima Productions Issues Statement Amid Speculation on Physint's Publisher Change
Kojima Productions: “None of the claims written came from any official or on-the-record source and as such we encourage you to take them with a dose of scepticism.”
― On Sunday, Kojima Productions issued a statement regarding rumors, speculations, and allegations surrounding the recent announcement of the switch in publisher from Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) to Microsoft's Xbox Game Studio f...
Star Detective Precure! Joins Street Fighter 6 in 4-Part Collaboration
Street Fighters, are you ready to take on the toughest challenge ever?
― The Street Fighter franchise made a shocking and surprising announcement on Sunday. Capcom's Street Fighter 6 game will collaborate with the Star Detective Precure! anime. The Star Detective Precure! team will solve mysteries in Street Fighter 6's Battlehub in an original four-part story beginning on December 17. The official we...
Persona 4 Revival Game Adds Aika Nakamura as New Location Episode Character (Updated)
Aika originally appeared in Persona 4 anime
― The "Persona 4 Revival Broadcast" livestream revealed on Sunday that Atlus' Persona 4 Revival, a remake of its original 2008 role-playing game, will add a new location episode character named Aika Nakamura. The video also previews Location Episodes and "A Sky Full of Stars -Revival-," a new music track by Shiori Sasaki. The character delivers orders for h...
Sanrio Kawaii Me Live! Rhythm Game Launches for Smartphones in January 2027
Concept promotional video streamed for Sanrio Games' 1st smartphone game
― Sanrio announced on Monday that its Sanrio Games brand will release its first smartphone game Sanrio Kawaii Me Live! globally in January 2027. The company streamed a concept promotional video: Pre-registration opened on Monday. The rhythm game features Sanrio characters, such as Hello Kitty, Cinamoroll, Pompompurin, My Melody,...
Suikoden II Game Gets Stage Play in July 2027
Sequel stage play runs in Tokyo on July 3-19, Osaka on July 24-25
― The official website for the stage play of Konami's Suikoden game (pictured right) announced on Monday that the Suikoden II game is getting a stage play adaptation at Theater H in Tokyo on July 3-19 and Sky Theater MBS in Osaka on July 24-25. The cast includes: Toshiki Kumagai as Riou Kazan Yokoyama as Jowy Yamada James Takeshi as Fl...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Took Me on a Trip to My Early Childhood Video Gaming
Traumatic "Nintendo Hard" flashbacks included.
― Taking place 23-years following the events of Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has players take control of Rose Belmont to rid the world of Dracula once more. And as the daughter of famed vampire hunters Trevor Belmont and Sypha Belnades, Rose will take on new challenges with her trusty whip, her father's sword, and her mo...
1st 2 Lufia SNES RPGs Get Collection in 2027
Lufia 1 and 2 The Sinistrals Saga includes 1993 original, 1995 prequel
― Publisher Clear River Games announced on Sunday that it is releasing Taito's Lufia 1 and 2 The Sinistrals Saga, a collection of the SNES games Lufia & the Fortress of Doom and Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals, on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in 2027. The company streamed a trailer: The comp...
One Piece Meets Restaurant Management in One Piece: Grand Gourmet
The only fighting you're going to see is the kitchen staff fighting the orders.
― The One Piece franchise lends itself well to action video games and even the occasional fighting game. But that's not all One Piece has to offer in the video game space. So, what bold new adventures can the Straw Hat Pirates go on? Why not restaurant management with Bandai Namco's upcoming One Piece: Grand Gourmet—which...
Cupid Parasite Visual Novel Review
Lighthearted for the most part but serious when it needs to be, this is a sheer delight.
― I started out as a PC gamer, largely because my parents felt it was “educational” for us to have a computer in a way that having a console wouldn't be. That means that my default tends to be to want to play video games on my computer, possibly because I am a creature of habit. So I was very excited that Idea Fa...
Relive Attack on Titan's Greatest Moments in Attack on Titan 3
Or get eaten by a Titan while trying.
― We are about three years out from the final season of Attack on Titan, and the franchise is still going strong with the upcoming Attack on Titan 3 from Koei Tecmo. And the game's demo at Tokyo Game Show 2026 is as advertised: playing through the story and hitting the greatest moments from the anime series. Granted, the Attack on Titan 3 game demo at TGS doesn't...
This Week in Mobile Games - The Legend of the Zelda-likes
There have been so many so-called "Zelda-likes" over the years that it'd be a waste of time to try to list them all, but Josh is going to do his best.
― This Week in Mobile Games has a sponsor this week, and once again we welcome Grand Summoners as the sponsor of the column. Their collaboration with PRISMA☆ILLYA is on now! Learn more about it a little further down the page! Hello again, and welcome o...
That Time I Got Carded Playing LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW 2: Back2Back
Of all the games I've played at TGS over the years, this is the first time I've ever had to show ID—and I'm not sure why that was.
― 14 years ago, in 2012, the world was graced with the “ultra-violent” and slightly risqué, bubbly, zombie hack-and-slash video game Lollipop Chainsaw. Now Juliet Starling and Nick Carlyle are back to kick some zombie ass in LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW 2: Back2Back. And Sega was ev...
Action-RPG Combat Meets Turn-Based Combat in FAREIDOLIA
Imagine Valkyria Chronicles without a movement limit.
― It's always interesting playing a still-in-development game at Tokyo Game Show, as you never quite know what you're going to get. But at TGS 2026, I had the distinct pleasure of trying the demo for FAREIDOLIA by Nexon Games' IO Division. And while what I played was light on story, the demo shined during combat. The game is a turn-based RPG but n...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 7-13
Onimusha: Way of the Sword PS5 game ranks at #2 in 2nd week
― Japan's Game Ranking: September 7-13 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Rhythm Heaven Groove Nintendo July 2 24,756 1,000,045 2PS5 Onimusha: Way of the Sword Capcom September 4 19,654 96,184 3NSw 2 Splatoon Raiders Nintendo July 23 8,163 656,692 4NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 7,607 1,603,143 5NS...
Persona 4 Revival Game Recasts Ryōtarō Dōjima
Ryōtarō Okiayu replaces Unshō Ishizuka, who died in 2018
― The "Persona 4 Revival TV" livestream announced on Sunday that Ryōtarō Okiayu is voicing the character Ryōtarō Dōjima in Atlus' Persona 4 Revival, a remake of its original 2008 role-playing game. Okiayu replaces the late Unshō Ishizuka, who originally voiced the character until his death in 2018. The stream also introduced the game's new feat...
Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls Game Review
It's a tour de force that looks like nothing you've seen before, while also rooted in a profound appreciation for Marvel characters and broader fighting games as a culture.
― Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls is an amazing fighting game - if you can play it. First, the basics. Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls is in many ways a checklist of classic elements. This is a 2D fighting game where opponents duel each o...
The Resident Evil Remake Switch 2 Ports Look and Feel Great
You might be worried about how these Resident Evil games run on the Switch 2. Don't be.
― Long time Resident Evil (known as Biohazard in Japan) fans and Nintendo Switch 2 owners don't need to fret with the new Switch 2 ports of Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition. Based on my time with the The Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2026 demos, the games looked fantastic ...
Final Fantasy VII Revelation and Beyond: An Interview with Director Naoki Hamaguchi
We spoke about lessons learned, how things will change in Revelation, and the delicate dance of putting a new twist on one of the most beloved games of all time.
― We're now seven months out from the release of the final game in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Revelation. This week, I was able to meet up with the game's director, Naoki Hamaguchi, at Tokyo Game Show 2026. There...
Go on a 3-in-1 Hunt in Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance
Apha Araketa is a whole different kind of monster than you're used to.
― It's Tokyo Game Show (TGS) time and that means Capcom is demoing its latest iteration of the massively popular Monster Hunter franchise. But, for TGS 2026 it's more of an expansion with Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance. And while you might think there isn't much for an expansion, one of the new hunts demoed at the event has you...
Sanrio's Fragaria Memories: Color of Wishes Smartphone Game Gets Worldwide Release in Fall 2027
New promo video streamed
― Sanrio announced on Saturday its Fragaria Memories: Color of Wishes smartphone game will get a worldwide release for iOS and Android in fall 2027. The company is streaming a new promotional video for the game. The game will be free to play with optional in-app purchases. Ateam Holdings is developing the game with Sanrio. ANN reached out to Ateam regarding the audio and text...
Tokyo Game Show 2026 Cancels Final Day on Monday Due to Approaching Typhoon
Event was planned for 5 days for 1st time
― The organizers of the Tokyo Game Show 2026 event announced on Saturday the event is canceled for Monday, September 21, due to an approaching typhoon. The event will still be held on Sunday, September 20 as planned without any changes in hours. The organizers stated: Due to the approaching typhoon, strong winds and heavy rain are expected from the afternoon ...
Fate/Extra Record Feels Like Persona Meets Slay the Spire
If card-based battle systems and heroes from myth and legend are your jam, have I got the game for you.
― At Tokyo Game Show 2026, we got some hands-on time with Fate/Extra Record—a ground-up remake of 2010's PSP game Fate/Extra. While the plot is largely the same (though with massively expanded voice acting, the gameplay has been updated. To explain this game to anyone who has little knowledge of th...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, September 13-19
Shirobako anime; Aoashi, Sound of a Blink, Casshan manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Consenting Adultery (adult)Please Kitty Media US$29.99 September 15 Double Boin 2-Pack: Resort Boin + Boin Lectures (adult)Cite Kitty Media US$29.99 September 15 Resort Boin (adult)AnimeNewsNetwork Kitty Media US$29.99 September 15 Shirobako BDPlease Sentai Filmworks US$89.98 Sep...
This Week in Games - Level-5 CEO's Stands by Generative AI, and a Preview of Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea
It's time to go back to the farm with the new Harvest Moon game, which is mercifully free of the AI controversy over at Level-5.
― Welcome back, folks! I've taken to playing Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver lately. Having only ever seen a longplay of the first two games way back in the early 2010s (I eventually beat Legacy of Kain: Defiance in 2016), it's fascinating to actually get a chance to play it my...
Five Anime Based on Adult Games You Should Watch
Did you know some of your favorite anime got their start as adult games?
― Many underestimate just how impactful adult content is on anime. A lot of beloved creators get their start working on doujinshi or some type of erotic media before they're able to get their own passion projects off the ground. Many anime are directly adapted from adult manga or video games. Eroge, or adult video games, are a t...
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Feels Like a Game a Decade Out of Time
Everything in Xenoverse 3's Tokyo Game Show demo felt horribly dated.
― At the Tokyo Game Show 2026, I was able to spend some hands-on time with Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3. While I played and beat Xenoverse 2 upon its release a decade ago, I haven't really thought much about the game since—other than occasionally noticing the announcements that new characters were being added. So I was excited to see ho...
I'm in Love With Ace Combat 8's Focus on Characters
Ace Combat 8 works hard to make your fellow pilots more than faceless voices on the comms channel.
― I'm not exactly what one would call a hardcore fan of arcade-style flight sim games. While I played Wing Commander III and IV to completion more than once (Mark Hamill and Tom Wilson in my interactive movie/flight sim!?) and dabbled more than a bit with X-Wing vs TIE Fighter and Star Wars Squadrons, t...
Earth Defense Force 6.2 Invaders From Another World Game Launches on March 18
Updated game to launch for PS5, to include newly added enhancements for console
― D3Publisher announced at the Tokyo Game Show 2026 on Friday that it will release Earth Defense Force 6.2 INVADERS FROM ANOTHER WORLD, an updated version of its Earth Defense Force 6 game, on March 18, 2027.The updated game will launch for the PlayStation 5 and include newly added enhancements for the console.The Earth D...
Relive Your FF7 Trauma in Tokyo Game Show Photo Op
Or try to change the fate of Gaia and protect Aerith from Sephiroth
― The Square-Enix booth at Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2026 features a photo-op spot for fans to relive their favorite Final Fantasy VII childhood trauma: Sephiroth killing Aerith. (The spoiler statute of limitations is clearly over.) The photo spot features a life-sized Sephiroth descending from the skies and ready to strike every (un)su...
Psikyo Arcade Shooters Get Psikyo Memories Collection Release
Edia to develop collection set to launch for PS5, Switch 2 in 2027
― Edia announced on Wednesday that it is developing Psikyo Memories, a collection of '90s arcade scrolling shooter games by Psikyo. Edia also revealed the collection will include Strikers 1945. The company's pamphlet at its booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026 lists the game will launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, and l...
Patlabor: The Case Files is Clunky as All Hell—And That's The Point
A fun, fluid combat system would make for a much more enjoyable game to play… but it wouldn’t feel like Patlabor either.
― At Tokyo Game Show 2026, I was able to get some time with Patlabor: The Case Files, the game based on the classic 1989 Patlabor TV anime. The game follows the men and women in Tokyo Metropolitan Police Special Vehicle Section 2, Division 2—the pilots and support staff for the gia...
Edia Re-Releases Falcom's Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes I & II Games
Edia will re-release PC-98 versions of games
― Edia announced on Wednesday that it will re-release Nihon Falcom's Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes and Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes II role-playing games. Edia did not announce a release date or platforms for the games. Edia will specifically re-release the PC-98 versions of the games, which adds voice acting to specific scenes. Dragon Slayer...
Netflix, Sega to Produce Live-Action Crazy Taxi & Stranger Than Heaven Films, New Animated Sonic Series for Kids
Dan Gregor, Doug Mand to write script for Crazy Taxi film
― Netflix announced on Monday that it is collaborating with Sega to create three adaptations of its games. The companies are producing a live-action film based on the Crazy Taxi series, a new animated series for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, and a live-action film inspired by Sega and Ryu ga Gotoku Studio's upcoming Stranger Than Heaven ga...
Netmarble Reveals Bloomwalker Game is Part of Ni no Kuni Universe in New Trailer
"Cozy crafting adventure" game to launch for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, PC via Steam
― The "XBox Tokyo Game Show 2026" stream on Thursday revealed a new trailer for Netmarble's Bloomwalker game, which reveals the game is part of the Ni no Kuni universe. Netmarble additionally revealed the game will launch for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via ...
Atelier Karia Game Streams Character Video for Rutger, Lenja
Atelier Yumia characters return for game launching on February 25
― Koei Tecmo started streaming a new character video for Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, a new game in its Atelier franchise, during the "XBox Tokyo Game Show 2026" stream on Thursday. The video features Rutger voiced by Jun Fukuyama, and Lenja voiced by Yoshino Aoyama, both returning characters from the Ateli...
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Game's New Gameplay Trailer Streamed
Game to launch in 2027 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S after delay
― The "XBox Tokyo Game Show 2026" stream on Thursday revealed a new trailer for ArtPlay and 505 Games' Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement game. The gameplay trailer highlights new characters, environments, enemies, and new gameplay mechanics. The game's official website announced last month the game has been delayed to 2027. ArtPlay c...
Gachiakuta Game Streams Gameplay Trailer, Reveals Official Title
GACHIAKUTA: BREAKOUT slated for 2027 release for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
― Com2uS Group streamed the "gameplay reveal" video and announced the official title GACHIAKUTA: BREAKOUT for its RPG based on Kei Urana's Gachiakuta manga, during the "XBox Tokyo Game Show 2026" stream on Thursday. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2027. The game's initial working ...
Persona 4 Revival Game Streams Naoto Shirogane Trailer
Video reveals character's English voice cast Amber Lee Connors
― Atlus revealed a new English dub trailer for Persona 4 Revival, a remake of its original 2008 role-playing game, during the "XBox Tokyo Game Show 2026" stream on Thursday, featuring the character Naoto Shirogane. The video also reveals that Amber Lee Connors will voice the character in its English dub.Atlus also revealed the same video ...
Kojima Productions' Physint Game Casts Bill Skarsgård in Lead Role
Hideo Kojima gives production updates on both OD KNOCK horror game, PHYSINT action espionage game
― Hideo Kojima appeared on the "XBox Tokyo Game Show 2026" stream on Thursday and revealed updates for Kojima Productions' planned OD KNOCK and PHYSINT games, including revealing Bill Skarsgård will be the lead actor for the PHYSINT game.The stream also revealed a visual for the game.📢XBOX Tokyo Game Sho...
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Game Introduces Japan Map in New Video
Game launches for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2, Steam, Microsoft Store in 2027
― Sega presented in a new video the Japan Map of its Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a new entry in its racing game series, during the "XBox Tokyo Game Show 2026" stream on Thursday. 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 gam...
Solo Leveling: Karma Game Unveils Gameplay Overview, Cinematic Story Trailer
Game launches this year
― Netmarble's Solo Leveling: Karma game revealed a gameplay overview and cinematic story trailer for the game on Thursday at Tokyo Game Show. The gameplay overview shows the general mechanics and gameplay loop of the game, while the story trailer previews the game's story (The game takes place during a certain gap in time, during a part of the webtoon series that has not yet b...
New Lollipop Chainsaw Game Announced for 2027 Release on PS5
Final Fantasy XV's Hajime Tabata directs new Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back game
― Nada Holdings and Dragami Games announced a new game in the Lollipop Chainsaw franchise titled Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back during Tokyo Game Show on Thursday. The game will launch for the PlayStation 5 in 2027. Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata is directing the game, with his JP Universe company developing. Orig...
Entergram Announces Koyo -RE-Nium Visual Novel Starring Hololive VTuber Hakui Koyori
Hakui also supervises game
― Entergram opened a teaser website on Thursday to announce the KOYO -RE- NIUM visual novel starring hololive VTuber Hakui Koyori, who also supervises the game. No other details of the game were announced, and the official website will open on October 22. ＼🎊BIG NEWS㊗／博衣こより主演＆監修のノベルゲーム「コヨリニウム」がエンターグラムさんより発売決定‼🎮🧪✨どんな物語になるのかお楽しみに！！！🥳オリジナルのパッケージ衣装も可愛い～～～っ💗絶対プレイしてくださいね！(ᐡ⸝⸝• ̫ •...
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Game Posts Gameplay Trailer
Game launches on December 3
― Square Enix unveiled a new gameplay trailer for its Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World game on Thursday.English trailer:Japanese trailer: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 and Nera from the Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride title. Deb...
FuRyu Streams Crymelight Game's Opening Video
Video reveals November 5 game's theme song "Love and Guilt by Hitomi Sekine
― FuRyu began streaming the opening video for its CRYMELIGHT game on Thursday. The video announces and previews the game's theme song "Love and Guilt" by Hitomi Sekine as her character Mary. CRYMELIGHT is the latest installment in its CRY series of "dark bishōjo action" game series that includes the CRYSTAR game and the CRYMA...
Un:Me Game's Trailer Reveals 2027 Delay, Yumiri Hanamori Casting
Game previously slated for this year on Switch 2, PS5, PC
― Shueisha Games unveiled a new trailer for historia Inc.'s Un:Me horror game on Wednesday. The video announces the game's delay to 2027, and announces that voice actress Yumiri Hanamori is playing the game's main character.The game will release for Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The game was previously slated to release this year....
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember Game Launches on March 4
Playable demo available now
― Koei Tecmo announced on Wednesday that Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, its sequel game to Team Ninja's 2023 game Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, will launch on March 4, 2027 for the Xbox series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox PC (and Xbox Cloud), and PC via Steam. A playable alpha demo is available now.Players who complete the demo will get the in-game Fledgling Phoenix ...
Final Fantasy Resonance Game's TGS Trailer Previews Theme Song
WurtS performs theme song "Inside" for October 22 game
― Square Enix began streaming the Tokyo Game Show 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, on Thursday. The trailer announces and previews the game's theme song "Inside" by WurtS.English trailer:Japanese trailer:Square Enix describes the s...
Dragon Quest Game Series Sells 100 Million Units
First game debuted in Japan in 1986
― Square Enix announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday its Dragon Quest game series has reached over 100 million units in sales cumulatively with physical and digital sales. The company shared a video with Dragon Quest creator Yūji Horii celebrating the news. Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams will be the the latest main game installment in the series. Dragon Qu...
Official Naruto Shippuden Battle Board Game Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
Naruto Shippuden Battle project asks 2-4 players to assemble teams of 3 characters
― Board game studio This is a GAME and publisher Don't Panic Games launched a project on the Gamefound crowdfunding platform on Wednesday for their new board game Naruto Shippuden Battle.The officially licensed game is designed for 2-4 players, who must assemble teams of three characters to claim objectives and victory...
Snack World Reloaded Game's Trailer Previews Combat, Stages, Bosses
Game launches in 2027 for Switch 2, PS5, PC
― Level 5 unveiled for Tokyo Game Show on Wednesday a gameplay trailer for Snack World: Reloaded, a remake of its Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl - Gold (The Snack World: Trejarers) game, and it previews enemy combat, stages, and boss fights: The game will launch in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The remake will feature enhanced...
Decapolice Game's Trailers Preview Story, Mysteries, Combat
Game launches for Switch 2, PS5, PC in 2027 following delays
― Level 5 began streaming for Tokyo Game Show on Wednesday two trailers for the DECAPOLICE crime suspense role-playing game. The first video previews the story, and the second highlights the gameplay, including mystery-solving and combat: TGS 2026 Trailer Gameplay Trailer DECAPOLICE will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC v...
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