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RPG Maker WITH Software's Trailer Reveals PLAYER Demo
Software launches on October 11
― NIS America began streaming a trailer on Friday for RPG Maker WITH, Gotcha Gotcha Games' new software in its RPG Maker series, and it reveals and previews the newly released PLAYER demo: NIS America will release the software in the West for Nintendo Switch on October 11. The company will release the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 versions in 2025. The software launc...
Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream Game Previews Single-Player, Co-Op Quests, Boss Raids, Free Roam Modes
Game launches in early 2025 for PS5/4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming on Friday a System Trailer its Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream game. The video previews the single-player and online modes, which includes Story Mode, Co-op Quests, Boss Raids, and Free Roam. The main game will launch on October 4 worldwide for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox ...
Good Smile Company, Frontwing Reveal KANADE Visual Novel Game
Visual novel centered on songs launches for PC in spring 2025
― Good Smile Company and developer Frontwing announced a new visual novel titled KANADE for PC slated for release in spring 2025. The visual novel centers on the theme of "songs." Ei Asо̄ is credited for scenario and planning. Yusano and Akio Watanabe are designing the characters. Fuminori Matsumoto is composing the music. Source: Good Smi...
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Game Revealed for Worldwide Release on February 28, 2025
Game features Goro Majima as protagonist on pirate adventure; Yakuza Kiwami launches on Switch in October
― Sega and Ryu ga Gotoku Studio revealed during the RGG Summit 2024 livestream on Friday that Ryu ga Gotoku Studio is developing the Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (Ryū ga Gotoku 8 Gaiden: Pirates in Hawaii) game, and will release the game worldwide on February 28, 2025. The game will be ...
Murder Mystery of the Dead Party Game Gets TV Anime
Anime debuts on November 13
― ABC Animation announced on Friday that Cosaic and Group SNE's Murder Mystery of the Dead party game is getting a television anime series that will premiere on November 13. A special program for the anime will air on November 6. The anime will star: Moe Kahara as Mikoto Amano
Lynn as Ranna Kuze
Kiyono Yasuno as Yū Kodama
Madoka Asahina as Rumina
Maki Kawase as Fumika Shin...
Gemdrops, Broccoli Reveal New Etrange Overlord Game
Game based on Roman Kitayama's Etrange Overlord novel series
― Developer Gemdrops and publisher Broccoli revealed on Thursday that they are developing a new game based on Roman Kitayama's Etrange Overlord novel series. Shinichirō Ōtsuka (Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-) is the character designer. Tsunomaki Watame, a VTuber from hololive, is performing the theme song "Etrange Overlord" compos...
Touhou Spell Carnival Game Launches in West on November 19
Physical release slated for December 3 in Europe
― Idea Factory International announced on Thursday that it will release Compile Heart and Sting's Touhou Spell Carnival game digitally and physically in North America on November 19 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. In Europe, the game will debut digitally on the same day, while the physical version will launch on December 3. The g...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game's Trailer Confirms Final Roster
Trailer previews characters from Dragon Ball Super series, Dragon Ball Z movies
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming the latest trailer on Thursday for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, a new game in its Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise. The trailer confirms the characters who appear in the Dragon Ball Super anime as well as Goku (Teen) from the original Dragon Ball anime. ...
Bleach Soul Puzzle Mobile Game Launches Worldwide on September 24
Game features match-3 gameplay, characters from Thousand-Year Blood War arc
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PQube's I*CHU: Chibi Edition Game's Western Release Set for October 3
Rhythm action game based on Liber Entertainment Inc.'s smartphone game launches for Nintendo Switch
― PQube revealed on Tuesday that it and Opera House's I*CHU: Chibi Edition game will release on October 3 in the West for the Nintendo Switch. PQube also started streaming a "release date trailer." The game's features include over 80 original songs, a visual novel storyline, and a zero-microtransaction...
The Fable Manga Gets Game for PC/Switch
Roguelike deckbuilder lets players use manga panels as cards to construct manga page
― Kodansha Game Creators' Lab, a project to support and release indie games from Japanese publisher Kodansha, unveiled a new game based on Katsuhisa Minami's The Fable manga on Thursday. Mono Entertainment is developing The Fable: Manga Build Roguelike game as a roguelike deckbuilder. Kodansha Game Creators' Lab desc...
Nintendo, The Pokémon Company Sue Palworld Game Developer Pocketpair
Lawsuit claims patent infringement, seeks injunction & compensation for damages
― Nintendo announced on Thursday that it and The Pokémon Company filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair, the game developer behind the Palworld game, the day before. The suit claims that the game infringes on Nintendo and The Pokémon Company's patent rights, and seeks an injunction against infringement as...
Disney Pixel RPG Launches Worldwide on October 7
GungHo Online Entertainment's game features Disney characters from various worlds
― The Japanese game developer GungHo Online Entertainment announced on Tuesday that its new smartphone game Disney Pixel RPG will launch worldwide on October 7. The company previously streamed a trailer: GungHo Online Entertainment describes the game: “Disney Pixel RPG” will allow players to explore with beloved Disney ...
Freedom Wars Game Gets Remastered Release for Switch, PS5, PS4, PC
Remaster of PS Vita game launches on January 10 in West, January 9 in Japan
― Bandai Namco announced on Tuesday that the Freedom Wars PlayStation Vita game is getting a remastered version on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam on January 10, 2025 (January 9 in Japan). The company streamed an announcement trailer: Freedom Wars Remastered will feature 4K resolution, upgraded ...
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Game's Trailer Previews Story
Remake debuts digitally for PS5, Xbox X|S, Steam on Thursday
― Capcom streamed a new story trailer for Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, a remake of the original Dead Rising game, on Monday. The game will debut digitally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam on Thursday. The physical edition will ship on November 8. The remastered game will feature 4K high fidelity graphics, 3D audio support, voice...
Overlord Series' Lord of Nazarick Game Gets Global Release for iOS, Android in Fall
Trailer streamed for turn-based RPG
― Crunchyroll and A PLUS Japan announced on Tuesday that it will release the Lord of Nazarick turn-based role-playing game based on Kugane Murayama's Overlord series globally on iOS and Android devices in fall. Preregistration has opened. The game will be the first to fully use the Crunchyroll Log feature, which offers Crunchyroll Premium members rewards. The compa...
Splatoon 3 Game to End Regular Updates
Game launched in September 2022
― Nintendo announced during the Grand Festival event on Sunday that the Splatoon 3 game will no longer receive regular updates. Special seasonal splatfests, such as Splatoween, Frosty Fest, Spring Fest, and Summer Nights, will still continue with returning themes. Updates for weapon adjustments will continue as well. The in-game events Big Run, Eggstra Work, and Month...
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Character Trailer Previews Tōshirō Hitsugaya
3D arena fighting game slated for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Monday a new English character trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, a new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The trailer introduces the abilities of Tōshirō Hitsugaya: In the game, players use attacks to cut down th...
Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra Game's Video Debuts Ashley Taylor
Character voiced in both English and Japanese by bilingual voice actress Sally Amaki
― Aniplex unveiled a new character promotional video for the Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra smartphone game during the Aniplex Online Fest stream on Monday. The video reveals the returning character Ashley Taylor, voiced by bilingual voice actress Sally Amaki. The video is available in both English and Japan...
Dark Horse Launches The Art of Bravely Default II: 201X-2021 Book in English on April 22
Artbook for Bravely Default II game to feature concept art from game, commentary from its creators
― Dark Horse Books announced on Thursday that it will release The Art of Bravely Default II: 201X-2021 book in English on April 22. The artbook for the Bravely Default II game will feature concept art from the game and commentary from its creators. Dark Horse describes the artbook: Explore the world of ...
Kemono Friends Gets New Stage Play in November
Overall fanchise also reveals 10th anniversary visual
― The official website for the Kemono Friends stage play adaptations announced on Sunday that the franchise will get a new stage play titled Butai "Kemono Friends" Japari Stage! ~Kimi no Ashioto ga Mata Kikoeta~ ("Kemono Friends" Stage Play Japari Stage! ~I Could Hear Your Footsteps Once Again~) that will run in Tokyo at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 2-8
Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost debuts at #1, Astro Bot at #2
― Japan's Game Ranking: September 2-8 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwTouhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost Alliance Arts September 5 16,631 16,631 2PS5Astro Bot Sony Interactive Entertainment September 6 12,672 12,672 3NSwAce Attorney Investigations Collection Capcom September 6 10,502 10,502 4N...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game's New Trailer Introduces GT Characters
Game launches on October 11 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming the latest trailer on Friday for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, a new game in its Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise. The trailer previews the characters who appear in the Dragon Ball GT anime, including newly announced playable characters Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta (GT), Pan (GT), ...
Spike Chunsoft Announces Opening of US, UK, EU Online Stores
― Game developer Spike Chunsoft, Inc. announced on Monday the opening of its official online stores in the U.S., U.K., and E.U. The stores are now open for pre-orders for Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus Lucid-Noir Limited Edition for Steam. Availability of games will be dependent on region. As part of the launch, the U.S. store will have a limited sale of 10% off for purchases. Spike Chun...
Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution Game Launches on Xbox Series X|S on October 29
Game launched on PS5, PS4, Switch in West on May 14
― Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday that it will release the Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution game physically (only in a standard edition) and digitally for Xbox Series X|S on October 29. The Xbox Digital Deluxe Edition will be available on the Microsoft Store on launch. The Digital Deluxe Edition will include a swimsuit costume set, a ...
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Game Previews Gameplay in New Director's Report Video
Remake debuts digitally for PS5, Xbox X|S, Steam on September 19
― Capcom revealed a new in-depth video exploring the features of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, a remake of the original Dead Rising game, on Monday Director Ryosuke Murai introduces the new version of the game's "Infinity Mode" in the video. The game will debut digitally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam on September 19. The r...
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Character Trailer Previews Rangiku
3D arena fighting game slated for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Monday a new English character trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, a new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The trailer introduces the abilities of Rangiku Matsumoto. English Trailer Japanese Trailer In the game, p...
Sony Unveils PlayStation 5 Pro Console
Console ships on November 7 for US$699.99
― Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed the PlayStation 5 Pro console in a new trailer on Tuesday. The console will retail for US$699.99 and and 119,980 yen (includes tax). The PS5 Pro ships on November 7, with pre-orders open on September 26. Features for the PS5 Pro include:
PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution
120 FPS
Advanced ray tracing
2TB of SSD sto...
Space Adventure Cobra Anime Gets Side-Scrolling Game in 2025
Microids, Magic Pockets offer game on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch
― The French game studio Microids debuted a teaser for Magic Pockets' side-scrolling game based on the anime of Buichi Terasawa's Space Adventure Cobra manga on Tuesday. Microids aims to release the game next year on PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox O...
Negima! Manga Gets Browser RPG With Global Plans
CTW's G123 platform to host "10 vs 10 chaotic and magical idle battle RPG"
― The game company CTW announced on Tuesday that Ken Akamatsu's Negima! Magister Negi Magi manga is inspiring a "10 vs 10 chaotic and magical idle battle role-playing game" on CTW's online gaming platform G123 for web browsers (on HTML5). The Negima! Magister Negi Magi - Mahora Panic game is accepting pre-registration internat...
The Wing of Madoola, 53 Stations of the Tokaido, Ripple Island Famicom Games Launch in English for Switch
1980s titles release in English for 1st time on Switch online store
― Nintendo added English editions of Sunsoft's The Wing of Madoola (Madoola no Tsubasa), Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido (Kanshakudama Nage Kantarō no Tōkaidō Gojūsan-tsugi), and Ripple Island games to its online store on Friday. This is the first time the titles are getting English releases. The Sunsoft is Back...
Konami Announces 3 More Titles for Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection Game
Game includes Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters II: Dark Duel Stories, Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories
― Konami revealed three more game titles that will be included in its Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection game on Sunday. The new titles included in the game are Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters II: Dark Duel Stories, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories. The game's English website...
Toyo Keizai: Dragon Ball Rights Are Unresolved After Akira Toriyama's Death
Dragon Ball creator died on March 1, leading to impasse
― Toyo Keizai Online, the website tied to the finance magazine Weekly Toyo Keizai, reported on July 8 about the rights to Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball franchise following his death. According to Toyo Keizai, the rights are currently up in the air since Toriyama's death, and publisher Shueisha, former editor Akio Iyoku, and Bandai Namco were all...
R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos Game Delayed to 2025
Game slated for PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam/Epic Games Store
― Granzella announced in its live-streamed "Granzella Gathering 2024" presentation on Friday that it is delaying its R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos game for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store to 2025. The game was originally slated for release in summer 202...
Ao Oni Franchise Gets New Game for Switch, PC in 2025
Also: Switch, Steam versions of original game on sale
― The creative agency UUUM announced on Thursday a new game in the Ao Oni horror game series is in development for the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in 2025. ／『青鬼』Nintendo Switch™国内ゲームソフトランキング1位獲得を記念して特別セール開催。さらに2025年に新作タイトルの開発決定＼▼詳しくはこちら！https://t.co/t6PwJsoCVx#青鬼オンライン@aooni_official pic.twitter.com/v44TvObTeO— UUUM (@uuum_news) September 6, 2...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 26-September 1
Gundam Breaker 4 Switch version debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: August 26-September 1 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwGundam Breaker 4 Bandai Namco Entertainment August 29 52,825 52,825 2NSwUmamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash Cygames August 30 37,939 37,939 3PS5Gundam Breaker 4 Bandai Namco Entertainment August 29 32,518 32,518 4PS5Visions of Mana Square ...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game's Trailer Previews Buu Saga
Game launches on October 11 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a new trailer on Friday for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, a new game in its Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise. The new trailer previews the characters who appear in the Majin Buu Saga, including newly announced playable characters Super Buu (Gotenks Absorbed), Super Buu (Goha...
Toei Animation Reveals Noroi Kago: the Grudged Domain Horor Game Based on Gegege no Kitarō Anime; to Launch in 2025
Co-op horror game available for PC via Steam
― Toei Animation started streaming a teaser trailer to announce it and Toydium's indie horror game titled NOROI KAGO: the Grudged Domain (Japanese Title: Noroi Kago: Gegege no Yoru), based on the anime of Shigeru Mizuki's Gegege no Kitarō manga, on Thursday. The game is slated for release on PC via Steam in 2025. English version Japanese version Toei Anima...
Touhou Adventure RPG Marisa of Liartop Mountain's Teaser Reveals Delay to 2025
Game originally slated for 2024
― Developer Unknown X revealed a new story teaser for the Touhou digital tabletop adventure RPG game Marisa of Liartop Mountain on Wednesday. The company is also now listing a 2025 release window, a delay from the original 2024 timeframe. English Teaser Japanese Teaser The game will launch for PC via Steam in 2025. Unknown X describes the game:
Marisa has vanished, and...
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Character Trailer Previews Ichimaru
3D arena fighting game slated for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Monday a new English character trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, a new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The trailer introduces the abilities of Gin Ichimaru: In the game, players use attacks to cut down their o...
Birdie Wing -Golf Girls' Story- Golf Venus Game App's Release Put on Hold
Golf TV anime's smartphone game originally slated for fall 2023
― The staff for Birdie Wing -Golf Girls' Story- Golf Venus, the smartphone game app for Bandai Namco Pictures' original golf television anime Birdie Wing -Golf Girls' Story-, announced on Monday that the release of the game has been temporarily suspended. Pre-registration for the game will also be cancelled for the time being, and the ex...
Atelier Yumia Game's Promo Movie Announces March 21 Launch
Game launches for Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC
― Koei Tecmo and Gust debuted the first promotional movie for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, the newest game in their Atelier series, during the streamed "Hatsubai Kettei Kinen Bangumi" (Launch Date Commemorative Program) on Monday. The movie announces that the game will launch for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlaySt...
Bloomberg Report: NetEase Plans to Close Visions of Mana Developer Ouka Studios
NetEase has laid off most staff at Ouka Studios in Tokyo according to report
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Bloomberg reported on Friday that Chinese game development company NetEase has laid off most of the staff at Ouka Studios (Visions of Mana) in Tokyo and intends to shut down the studio's offices in Shibuya. NetEase had hired former staff from companies such as Capcom, Bandai Namco, and Square Enix when establishing consol...
The Helpful Fox Senko-san Manga Gets Game for Switch, iOS, Android on September 5
Senko-san to Issho launches for Switch, iOS, Android September 5
― The official X/Twitter account for manga creator Rimukoro announced on Saturday the The Helpful Fox Senko-san manga will get a game titled Senko-san to Issho (Together with Senko) for the Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android on September 5. The game is a simulation game where players can enjoy a daily life at home with the titular fox fr...
Dragon's Dogma Game Director Hideaki Itsuno Leaves Capcom
30-year veteran also worked on Devil May Cry series
― Veteran Capcom developer Hideaki Itsuno announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday that he is leaving the company after 30 years to develop a new game in a "new environment." pic.twitter.com/x31uQmGU9v— Hideaki Itsuno (@tomqe) August 31, 2024 The game director and designer has directed Devil May Cry 2, Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening, Devil ...
Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days2 Game Announced for Switch, Steam
Sequel to Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days game launches on January 30
― Bushiroad announced on Saturday that it will launch a sequel to Furyu's Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days game titled Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days2 on January 30, 2025. The company streamed a trailer for the releasing digitally on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The company will include PR cards as first-print bonuses in the phys...
Girls Band Cry Anime Gets Game
Anime's cast revealed smartphone game during streaming marathon
― The cast of the Girls Band Cry anime announced at the end of the anime's streaming marathon on Sunday that production on a game has been green-lit. The announcement did not specify the game's platform or genre. The anime premiered on April 5 and aired for 13 episodes. Toei Animation released the anime in English digitally in North Amer...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, August 25-31
Hell's Paradise, Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition anime; Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi, Someone's Girlfriend manga ship
― The weekly North American Anime, Manga Releases article will be off for the two next weeks, and will be back in mid-September. Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Am I Actually The Strongest? Season 1 BDPlease Crunchyroll US$69.98 August 27 B...
Rusty Rabbit Game Delayed, Adds Switch Version
Game was scheduled to launch on September 24 for PS5, PC
― The official X/Twitter account for NetEase Games and Nitroplus' new Rusty Rabbit side-scrolling game announced on Thursday that the game is getting a Nintendo Switch version, but it is also getting a delay to 2025 so the staff can prepare for its release. The staff will reveal the new release date when it is decided. The game was originally s...
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Game's Trailer Reveals Zelda's Swordfighter Form
Video also previews Still World for September 26 Switch game
― Nintendo began streaming on Friday a trailer titled "Into the Still World, a Journey Continued" for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, the first mainline game in the series that stars Zelda as the main playable character, as opposed to Link. The video reveals Zelda's swordfighter form and previews the Still World: The game will launch...
Guilty Gear Strive Game Gets Switch Version
Switch version featuring 28 characters launches on January 23
― Arc System Works revealed on Friday that its Guilty Gear -Strive- fighting game is getting a Nintendo Switch version on January 23, 2025. The company streamed a trailer for Guilty Gear Strive: Nintendo Switch Edition: The Switch version features 28 characters, including previously released DLC. Season 4 launched on July 22. The season is...
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius Smartphone Game Ends Service
Game ends service on October 30
― Square Enix announced on Thursday that its Final Fantasy Brave Exvius smartphone game is ending service on October 30 at 11:59 p.m. PDT (October 31 at 2:59 p.m. EDT). The company stated that it would be difficult to continue maintaining the app. Sales of the Lapis in-game curreny have halted. There will continue to be events until end of service, after which all play...
Alterna Vvelt -Blue Exorcist Another Story- Smartphone Game Gets Delayed to 2025
Game first slated for release this summer
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Alterna Vvelt -Blue Exorcist Another Story- (Alterna Vvelt: Ao no Exorcist Gaiden) game for the Blue Exorcist franchise, announced on Wednesday that its planned release will be delayed to 2025, to further improve the game's quality. The game's staff stated that they are reconsidering the development schedule...
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Game Gets PC, Mobile Versions on September 11
New releases to include all DLC from Switch version
― Square Enix announced on Tuesday that it will release Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (Dragon Quest Monsters 3), the third main game in the Dragon Quest Monsters series, for PC via Steam, iOS, and Android on September 11. The company streamed a trailer: The PC and mobile releases will include all previously released DLC from the Switch vers...
Blue Protocol Game to End Service Next January, With Release in the West Canceled
Game was once planned for release with Amazon Games
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Bandai Namco Online's Blue Protocol multiplayer online game announced on Wednesday that the game will end its service on January 18, 2025. 「BLUE PROTOCOL」サービス終了のお知らせ誠に勝手ながら2025年1月18日にサービス終了させていただくことになりました。突然のお知らせとなりましたこと深くお詫び申し上げます。今後のアップデートスケジュール詳細は、お知らせをご確認くださいhttps://t.co/eXy9s9q3GI#ブルプロ #BlueProtoc...
Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story Game Debuts for Switch in English, Japanese
Kairosoft' releases game about running sweets shop with Doraemon
― Kairosoft released the Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story game for the Switch on Tuesday. The game is available in English and Japanese. Nintendo describes the game: A game where you run a sweets shop with the popular manga character Doraemon. Let's make Doraemon's favorite dorayaki and create a store that will be the talk of the town. Firs...
The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- Game's Trailer Unveils April 24 Launch in Japan
Danganronpa creators develop game for Switch, Steam
― The official website for Aniplex and Too Kyo Games' adventure strategy game The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- began streaming a new "Extreme and Despair" trailer on Tuesday. The trailer reveals the game's April 24 release date in Japan for Switch and PC via Steam. The site's English version is also streaming the same trailer with English tex...
'Tokimeki Memorial: forever with you' Game Gets Switch Remake in 2025
Tokimeki Memorial: forever with you Emotional game features new illustrations
― Konami announced during the Japanese version of the streamed Nintendo Direct presentation on Tuesday that it is developing a remake of its Tokimeki Memorial: forever with you game titled Tokimeki Memorial: forever with you Emotional for the Switch. The remake will launch in 2025. The game is a remake of the dating simulat...
Beyblade X: XONE Game's Trailer Introduces Story, Battles, Customization
Game will launch for Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam in Japan on November 14
― FuRyu released a new trailer on Tuesday during the Nintendo Direct livestream for Beyblade X: XONE, the newest game in the Beyblade franchise. The company also released a video earlier this month for the game. The trailer introduces the game's story, rivals, battles, and customization system. The game will launch for Nintend...
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival Game Gets PS5, Xbox X|S, PC Release in November
Game launches on November 7
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America announced on Tuesday that the Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival game will get a digital release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on November 7. The demo is currently available to play. The company streamed a trailer: The new release will feature support up to 120 fps. The Setlist Edition of the game includes include...
Imagineer Announces New Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer Game
Game launches for Switch on December 5
― Imagineer announced during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase livestream on Tuesday Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch on December 5. The game will have two new voiced virtual instructors for a total of six with customizable outfits and hairstyles. There will be 30 new instrumental songs, some of which are insp...
1st 2 Suikoden Games' HD Remaster Trailer Reveals March 6 Release Following Delay
Trailer reveals March 6 launch on Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC
― Konami unveiled a trailer on Tuesday during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase livestream for Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars, the HD remastered release of Konami's classic role-playing games Suikoden and Suikoden II, and it reveals the game's March 6 release date. Konami streamed a longer trailer on its ...
Capcom Announces Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Release Date
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 includes Capcom vs. SNK, Power Stone, more games
― Capcom announced on Tuesday during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase livestream the Capcom Fighting Collection, which includes eight fighting games, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam in 2025. The company also revealed that the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics collection will la...
Konami Announces Castlevania Dominus Collection of 3 DS Games, Haunted Castle Arcade Game
Collection launched for Switch, PS5, Xbox, PC on same day
― Konami announced on Tuesday during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase the Castlevania Dominus Collection for release on Nintendo Switch on the same day. The company also revealed that it has released the game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The collection includes the series' three Nintendo DS games Castlevania: Dawn...
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky Game Gets Remake for Switch in 2025
Brief video streamed for The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st
― Nihon Falcom revealed in a short clip during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase on Tuesday a remake of the original The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky game tentatively titled The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st in 2025 (footage starts below at around 24:26). Nintendo's Japanese YouTube channel featured a lo...
Tales of Graces f Game Gets Remastered Version for Switch, PS4/5, Xbox, PC
Remastered version with included DLC launches on January 17
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Tuesday during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase livestream Tales of Graces f Remastered, a remaster of the PlayStation 3 game Tales of Graces f, which is a port of the original Nintendo Wii's Tales of Graces. The remastered game will launch worldwide for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStati...
Marvelous Unveils Trailer, Spring 2025 Release, Title for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Game
Game formerly titled Rune Factory: Project Dragon launches for Switch, PC
― Marvelous revealed during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase on Tuesday the first trailer for the newly titled Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma game. The company also announced that it will release the game for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in spring 2025. Marvelous describes the story:
Guardians of Azuma takes players ...
Yakuza Kiwami Game Gets Switch Version on October 24
Remake of original Yakuza/Like a Dragon game launches on same day as live-action series
― Sega revealed during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase livestream on Tuesday that it will release Yakuza Kiwami, a remake of the original Yakuza (Ryū ga Gotoku, or Like a Dragon) action game, for Nintendo Switch on October 24. Sega released Yakuza Kiwami in Japan for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in Januar...
Koei Tecmo, Gust Announce Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land Game
Game launches for Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC in early 2025
― Koei Tecmo and Gust announced during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase on Tuesday Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, a new game in its Atelier series. The company also streamed its own announcement trailer that revealed that the game will launch for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series ...
Fairy Tail 2 Sequel RPG's Trailer Reveals December Release
Game launches for Switch, PS5, PS4 on December 13, PC on December 11
― Koei Tecmo began streaming a new trailer for it and Gust's Fairy Tail 2 sequel role-playing game, and it reveals that the game will launch for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 on December 13 and for PC via Steam on December 11. The game will get a "Fairy Tail 2 Guild Box" edition that includes the base game, the v...
PlayStation 5 Console, Peripherals' Suggested Retail Prices Rise in Japan on September 2
Console goes from ¥66,980 to ¥79,980
― Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced on Tuesday that it has increased the suggested retail price of the PlayStation 5 console and its related peripherals, which will take effect in Japan on September 2. The company cited severe external conditions, including recent changes in the global economic situation as the reasons for the price changes. The PlayS...
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Character Trailer Previews Urahara
3D arena fighting game launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Monday a new English character trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, a new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The trailer introduces the abilities of Kisuke Urahara: In the game, players use attacks to cut down the...
Synduality Echo of Ada Game's 'Choose Your Path' Trailer Reveals Closed Network Test
Closed network test registration open until September 3
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming a new "Choose Your Path" trailer for its Synduality Echo of Ada game, and it reveals that the game will have a Closed Network Test on September 13-16 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Registrations are open until September 3. The closed network test will feature enhanced ga...
Touhou Genso Wanderer -FORESIGHT- Game Launches for PS4, Switch on September 18
Latest installment in Fushigi no Gensokyo game series launched for PC via Steam on May 15
― Publisher Phoenixx and developer Aquastyle announced on Saturday that they will release the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch version of the latest installment in their Fushigi no Gensokyo (Touhou Genso Wanderer) roguelike game series Touhou Genso Wanderer -FORESIGHT- on September 18 (September 19 in Japan). P...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 12-18
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles Switch version drops to #15 in 2nd week
― Japan's Game Ranking: August 12-18 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwPowerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 Konami July 18 16,625 251,991 2NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 15,280 5,962,690 3NSwNintendo Switch Sports Nintendo April 29, 2022 13,867 1,388,180 4...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 5-11
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles Switch version debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: August 5-11 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwThat Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles Bandai Namco Entertainment August 8 17,271 17,271 2NSwPowerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 Konami July 18 15,747 239,366 3NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Ap...
Alterna Vvelt -Blue Exorcist Another Story- Smartphone Game Reveals New Trailer
Game slated for 2024 release
― Aniplex of America revealed during the "Aniplex of America Industry Panel" at Anime NYC on Friday a new trailer for the Alterna Vvelt -Blue Exorcist Another Story- smartphone game for iOS and Android. The new trailer also introduces the game's "dormitory" system, which features 3D chibi models of the characters. Fukurow note will perform the game's theme song "Irodorar...
Re:Zero Witch's Re:surrection Smartphone Game Launches on August 26
Konomi Suzuki performs theme song for game
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Re:Zero Witch's Re:surrection, the Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- franchise's new smartphone game, announced on Friday the game will launch on August 26. #リゼロ 新作公式スマホゲーム『Ｒｅ：ゼロから始める異世界生活 Witch's Re:surrection』💠2024年8月26日(月)💠💠正式リリース決定 ‼💠サービス開始をお楽しみに✨✅事前登録でサービス開始のお知らせを受け取ろう！https://t.co/acxnH5PyqS#リゼウィチ p...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, August 18-24
Helck, The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 anime; Too Many Losing Heroines!, Kusunoki's Flunking Her High School Glow-Up manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Part 1 BDPlease Crunchyroll US$69.98 August 20 Bungo Stray Dogs Season 5 BDCite Crunchyroll US$69.98 August 20 FLCL BDAnimeNewsNetwork Crunchyroll US$39.98 August 20 Helck BDPlea...
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Game Ends Service on November 29 with Offline Version in Development
Players can transfer save data from original game to new offline flat-fee paid app
― Nintendo announced on Monday that its Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp smartphone game will end service on November 29 at 12:00 a.m. JST (10:00 a.m. EST). The company is planning to release an offline flat-fee paid app that players can transfer their save data to following the end of the original game's service. Some fea...
One Piece Bounty Rush Smartphone Game Gets Steam Release in Fall
Game launched for iOS, Android in 2019
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that its One Piece Bounty Rush smartphone game will launch for PC via Steam this fall, and started streaming an announcement trailer on Tuesday. The game launched for iOS and Android in 2019. The game features four-vs-four team matches in a treasure contest. The goal of each timed match is to gather the most Berries. Player...
Macross: Shooting Insight Game Launches in West on December 6
Red Art Games announced on Wednesday that it will release Bushiroad's Macross: Shooting Insight game physically and digitally for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 in North America and Europe on December 6. The game will get a Deluxe Edition with an artbook and acrylic stand, and a Special Edition with a steelcase, soundtrack, double-sided poster, and five coins. The game launched ...
Amazon Prime Video Announces Secret Level Series Set in Video Game Worlds
Armored Core, Mega Man, PAC-MAN, more featured
― Amazon Prime Video announced Secret Level, an adult animated anthology series from the LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS creative team, with a teaser trailer on Tuesday. The series debuts on December 10. The service describes the series as being set in the world of numerous video game franchises including Armored Core, Concord, Crossfire, Dungeons & Dragons, Exodus...
Tribe Nine Game Streams 'Re:Re:Re:' Trailer
3D action RPG launches for iOS, Android, PC
― Akatsuki and Too Kyo Games revealed during the gamescom Opening Night Live stream on Tuesday a new "Re:Re:Re:" trailer for the Tribe Nine project's 3D action role-playing game. The game will launch for iOS, Android, and PC via Steam. Akatsuki and Too Kyo Games released the game's global beta test earlier this month. The project's anime premiered in Januar...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game's Trailer Reveals Mai Shiranui, April 24 Release
Rebecca Rose, Ami Koshimizu voice returning character
― SNK unveiled on Tuesday during gamescom Opening Night Live stream that its upcoming new fighting game Fatal Fury City of the Wolves will launch on April 24, 2025. The trailer also reveals that Mai Shiranui will join the lineup. Rebecca Rose and Ami Koshimizu voice the character in English and Japanese, respectively. English Japanese Other return...
Monster Hunter Wilds Game's 3rd Trailer Reveals Lala Barina, Scarlet Forest
Also: Windward Plains Apex Predator Rey Dau
― Capcom unveiled on Tuesday during the gamescome Opening Night Live stream a new trailer for its Monster Hunter Wilds game. The video reveals the new monster Lala Barina and the new location Scarlet Forest, as well as the Windward Plains Apex Predator: Rey Dau: The game is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2025. CAPC...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game's Trailer Reveals Ultimate Gohan, Super Buu
Buu saga characters join game launching on October 11
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Tuesday during gamescom Opening Night Live stream a new trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, a new game in its Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise, and it reveals Ultimate Gohan and Super Buu from Dragon Ball Z's Buu saga: The game launches on October 11 for PlayStation 5, Xb...
Persona 3 Reload Game's DLC Trailer Reveals Joker Battle
"Episode Aigis -The Answer-" DLC launches on September 10
― Atlus unveiled a new trailer during gamescom Opening Night Live on Tuesday for the upcoming Persona 3 Reload game's "Episode Aigis -The Answer-" DLC, and it reveals a challenge battle against Persona 5's protagonist Joker. The DLC is the third part of the game's Expansion Pass collection of DLC and will launch on September 10. The DLC includ...
Street Fighter 6 Game's Trailer Reveals Terry Bogard's September 24 Release Date
Gameplay trailer previews Fatal Fury crossover character
― Capcom revealed a new gameplay trailer for Terry Bogard, the new DLC character for its Street Fighter 6 game, during the gamescom Opening Night Live stream on Tuesday. The video reveals Terry's September 24 release. Terry Bogard is a crossover character from SNK's Fatal Fury fighting game series, and is the second character for the game's Yea...
The Quintessential Quintuplets' 2nd Goto Pazu Story Game Delayed to October 31
Game originally slated for September 26 release
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of MAGES.' Gotōbun no Hanayome: Goto Pazu Story 2nd, the second Gotōbun no Hanayome: Goto Pazu Story console game in The Quintessential Quintuplets franchise, announced on Tuesday that the game's release date ihas been delayed to October 31, to further improve its quality. The game was originally slated for Se...
Nintendo Museum to Open on October 2
Kyoto museum to feature games, interactive exhibits, gallery of past products
― Nintendo announced during the streamed "Nintendo Museum Direct" presentation on Tuesday that the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto will open on October 2. Shigeru Miyamoto also hosts a tour of the museum's various facilities in the video. The game director guides the viewer through each floor of the building. The first floor featu...
Fantasy Life i Switch Game Delayed Again Indefinitely
Level 5 to reveal new release timing during online event this summer
― Level 5 announced on Monday that it is delaying the Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time game for Nintendo Switch indefinitely. The game was originally scheduled to launch on October 10, following several delays. The company will reveal more details about the new release timing during the "LEVEL5 VISION 2024 TO THE WORLD'S CHI...
Silent Hill 2 Remake Game's Trailer Previews Story
Game launches for PS5, PC on October 8
― Konami began streaming a story trailer for the Silent Hill 2 game remake on Monday: The game will launch on October 8 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. While Konami initially stated that the Silent Hill 2 remake will be a PS5 exclusive for 12 months, the game's Steam page lists it with an October 8 release date, the same as the PS5 version. Bloober Team's (L...
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered Game Gets International Version Physically/Digitally
Game with additional language options, Special Editions launches early next year
― Square Enix announced on Monday that its Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered game is getting an international version with both a digital and physical release through Red Art Games. Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International will feature French, German, Italian and Spanish text, in addition to Japane...
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Character Trailer Previews Chad
3D arena fighting game launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Monday a new English character trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, a new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The trailer introduces the abilities of Chad (Yasutora Sado): In the game, players use attacks to cut do...
Final Fantasy XVI Game Gets PC Release on September 17
Game to launch on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store
― Square Enix began streaming a "Deliverance" trailer for its Final Fantasy XVI game on Monday, and it reveals that the game get a PC release via Steam and the Epic Games Store on September 17: Square Enix released the game in June 2023 for PlayStation 5 as a PlayStation console exclusive until December 31. Square Enix describes the game: An epic dark ...
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