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Once Upon a Katamari Game Reveals 'Chill Prince' Music Video

Game launches on October 24 for Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam ― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed a music video on Monday for Once Upon a Katamari, its new game in the Katamari Damacy franchise, featuring the song "Chill Prince" by Kenji Ninuma.   The game will launch for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on October 24. The game features new stages, new songs, ...
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Suikoden: Star Leap Game Streams HQ Functions Trailer

Game to release for iOS, Android, PC via Steam ― Konami began streaming an "HQ Functions" trailer for the headquarters in Suikoden: Star Leap (Gensō Suikoden: Star Leap), the upcoming game in the Suikoden series, on Monday.   The game will release for iOS, Android, and PC via Steam. The official website for the Gensō Suikoden: Star Leap game describes the story: The Rune of Change is one of the 27 Tr...
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Ninja Gaiden 4 Game Announces 'The Two Masters' DLC

DLC will launch in 2026 as part of Deluxe Edition, Deluxe Upgrade ― Koei Tecmo announced on Friday during the "Ninja Gaiden 4: Legacy Evolved for a New Era" episode of the official Xbox Podcast that its Ninja Gaiden 4 game with Platinum Games and Team Ninja will get its first DLC "The Two Masters" in early 2026. The DLC will be part of the Deluxe Edition and Deluxe Upgrade (begins in video below at a...
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Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game's Trailer Reveals Minecraft DLC Pack's October 8 Release

Minecraft Festival runs in-game from Thursday-Sunday ― Sega began streaming on Monday a trailer for its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds game, and it reveals that the Minecraft DLC pack will launch on Wednesday. The pack includes Steve, Alex, Creeper, and a Minecraft World track. A Minecraft Festival event will happen in-game from Thursday-Sunday with collectible cosmetics. Sega released the game on Septembe...
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For Those Who Want a Deeper Monster Hunter Plot, Monster Hunter Stories 3 is Coming

Monster Hunter as a turn-based RPG? Are you saying I don't have to grind hours for armor and weapons and get to enjoy a longer and deeper narrative? ― I wouldn't call myself a Monster Hunter die-hard as I only have a few hundred hours logged between Monster Hunter 2G and Monster Hunter 4. This is certainly a level where I have soloed some of the stronger monsters in the game, but I don't know all the...
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 22-28

Silent Hill f debuts at #1, Atelier Resleriana Switch version at #4, PS5 version at #6 ― Japan's Game Ranking: September 22-28 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1PS5Silent Hill f Konami September 25 57,475 57,475 2NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 35,027 1,801,323 3PS5EA SPORTS FC 26 Electronic Arts September 26 11,327 11,327 4NSwAtelier Resleriana: The Red Alche...
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MIRESI: Invisible Future Has a Cool Time Travel Premise, Especially If Fanservice is Your Thing

This game has visual elements that want to dissuade me from playing the game. But the premise and gameplay make me want to go back for more. ― Time travel stories: they can be super fun at their best or contrived at their worst. In video games this is almost doubly ture as time travel can feel like a gimmick if not handled with the up most care. And then there's MIRESI: Invisible Future, a game with ...
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North American Anime, Manga Releases, September 28-October 4

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, Quality Assurance in Another World anime; Gran Familia, Boyfriend, Sometimes Girlfriend manga ship ― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Blue Lock: Episode Nagi BDPlease Crunchyroll US$34.98 September 30 Castlevania: The Complete Series Limited Edition BDCite Viz Media US$154.98 September 30 Quality Assurance in Another World BDAnimeNewsNetwork Crunchyr...
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Katamari is Back and Better Than Ever

It's been 14 years since the last time we were able to roll up everything with a sticky ball. Once Upon A Katamari looks to fix that. ― The King and Prince of the Cosmos are back to roll up the world in Once Upon A Katamari. Despite it being 20 years since I last laid my hands on a Katamari Damacy game, Tokyo Game Show 2025 allowed me to jump back into the world of rolling innocent citizens, buildin...
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Even as a Lapsed Zelda Fan, Dynasty Warriors Virgin, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is a Total Blast

I've never been too interested in The Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history, but Zelda on the other hand... ― Return to the world of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with hack and slash action in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. The Legend of Zelda series is well loved among gamers. From its puzzle-solving, story, action-adventure combat, and grand sense of exploration, there's a lot to...
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This Week in Games - EA Games Gets Played

This week, Jean-Karlo examines the EA Games purchase, the latest Silent Hill news, and what consumers and companies can do to ensure the games we play are developed fairly. ― Welcome back, folks! I finally got to share my Digimon Story: Time Stranger review this week. It was definitely one of the most fun things I've worked on all year. I hope people enjoy the game for what it is. I sadly missed the ...
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Sci-fi Meets Eldritch Horror in Deck Builder Chaos Zero Nightmare

The monsters evoke a sense of eldritch horror with designs that are just familiar enough... but warped in such a way to give a sense of unease. ― Rogue-lite deckbuilders are an interesting bunch to me. The randomness of each playthrough of a level or dungeon doesn't quite allow for consistent runs. But that randomness and ability to gain bonuses between each run forces players to learn how to play wi...
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Bushiroad Reveals Hunter x Hunter New x Survivor Game With Planned Worldwide Release

"Survival roguelike" smartphone game slated for 2026 ― Bushiroad on Friday revealed the Hunter x Hunter Nen x Survival "survival roguelike" game based on Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter manga. The game is slated for release worldwide in 2026 for iOS and Android. The game will be free to play with optional purchases available in game. English trailer Japanese trailer Players control characters fro...
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KPop Demon Hunters Comes to Fortnite Game's Annual Fortnitemares Event

Huntr/x take over Fortnite Island in the "Demon Rush" ― Epic Games' Fortnite game announced in a new trailer on Wednesday that it is collaborating with the massively popular Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters for its annual Fortnitemares event. The video features KPop Demon Hunters characters and Huntr/x members Rumi, Mira, and Zoey as new skins. The three singers wield Rumi's Empowered Sword S...
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Pokémon Legends Z-A Game's Overview Trailer Previews Lumiose City, Rogue Mega Evolutions, Link Battles

Game launches for Switch, Switch 2 on October 16 ― Nintendo began streaming on Thursday an overview trailer for the Pokémon Legends Z-A game, and it previews Lumiose City, wild Pokémon battles, characters, Rogue Mega Evolutions, and Link Battles: Pokémon Legends Z-A will launch for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16. The game takes place in Lumiose City, located in the Kalos region f...
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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game's Character Video Teases More DLC

Game currently has 208 playable characters ― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Thursday a new video for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, the new game in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise. The video shows all 208 playable characters currently released for the game, and it teases more DLC characters to come with the 208 counter going up to 209 and the words "To be con...
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My Hero Academia: All's Justice Environment is the Real Star of the Game

My Hero Academia: All’s Justice gives players a slew of new battle features. Too bad I was more interested in exploring the map and taking in the sights of each mission than I was in fighting. ― At Tokyo Game Show 2025, I was able to get some hands-on time with My Hero Academia: All's Justice. It follows the events of My Hero Academia's final season and leads players through the last battles of the s...
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Digimon Story Time Stranger Game Gets 'Prelude' Short Anime

Anime centered on Inori coming soon ― The official X/Twitter account for games from the Digimon franchise revealed on Thursday that the Digimon Story Time Stranger game is getting an anime short "Prelude" coming soon. The short centers on Inori. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on Friday . A demo for the game launched on September 11. The demo includes two par...
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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Keeps the Graphical Upgrade, Loses Some Quality of Life Adjustments

One of the best things about Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake was the auto-battle option, which is absent in these two remasters. ― It's time to go back to the grandfather of Japanese RPGs with Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. It's a shame some of the game configurations seen in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series are toned down in Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake,...
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Puzzle-Solving in Steampunk America with Professor Layton

At TGS 2025, we got hands-on time with Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. ― It's been eight years since a new Professor Layton game appeared on a Nintendo system. But that eight-year wait feels like it was worth it with the latest installment of the Professor Layton series, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. Exhibited at Tokyo Game Show 2025, the demo for the game introduces playe...
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Niraya of ■■ Game Launches November 28

Japanese-style horror game slated for Steam release ― Japanese game devleoper HEXADRIVE Inc. announced on Wednesday in a trailer that its Niraya of ■■ game will debut on PC via Steam on November 28.   The Steam page describes the game:Third-person Japanese-style horror adventure. Awakening in the aftermath of an arcane ritual, Yuni is stranded in a strange world. Haunting premonitions of danger are t...
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Nintendo Establishes Singapore Branch

Company's other branches include America, Europe, Australia, Korea, Greater China ― Nintendo announced on Tuesday that it has established Nintendo Singapore on Friday, a local entity to help expand the company's business in Southeast Asia. Takahiro Miura will act as supervising manager. The company also has branches in America, Europe, Australia, Korea, and Greater China. Nintendo of America CEO Dou...
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Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs Game Ends Service on December 31

Game to be delisted on all platforms on November 1 ― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it will shut down its Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs multiplayer battle royale game on December 31, delisting the game from platforms where it is currently available on November 1.The game is a 64-player battle royale. It also features custom matchmaking with a friend system, ranked m...
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Digimon Story: Time Stranger Game Review

What even is a Digimon, anyway? You're sure to learn as you play Time Stranger - and you'll have fun doing it! Digimon fans have waited a long time for a video game adaptation that truly succeeds at doing justice to Digimon's expansive world. The Digimon games have always struggled on that front, with even games within the same sub-series having wildly different mechanics and settings. The good new...
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MAGES. Reveals Memories Off Sōsō: Break out of my shell Fan Disc Game

Fan disc for Memories Off Sōsō ~Not always true~ launches in early winter 2026 ― MAGES. announced on Monday that it is developing a fan disc game for its Memories Off Sōsō ~Not always true~ visual novel titled Memories Off Sōsō Break out of my shell. The game will launch in Japan in early winter 2026 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam with Japanese, Traditional Chines...
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Ikki Tousen Extra Burst Smartphone Game Ends Service on November 28

Game launched for iOS, Android in May 2020 ― The official website for Ikki Tousen Extra Burst, the smartphone game based on the Ikki Tousen franchise, announced on Tuesday that the game is ending service on November 28 at 2:00 p.m. JST. Sales of in-game currency Dragon Orbs have halted. Refund applications for unused Dragon Orbs will open on December 15, and will end on March 16. The game launched fo...
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My Hero Academia: All's Justice Game's Trailer Reveals February 6 Release

Game launches for PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC ― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Tuesday that its My Hero Academia: All's Justice game will launch worldwide on February 6, 2026 (February 5 in Japan) for launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The company streamed a release date trailer that previews the gameplay and characters: English Japanese The game will get Standard, Del...
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The Resident Evil Requiem Demo Plays Smoothly On the Switch 2

The handheld experience was great—no frame rate drops or any kind of lag. ― At Tokyo Game Show 2025, it was announced that the newest game in the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil Requiem, would be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in addition to the PlayStation and Xbox consoles. And if you wondered how the game plays on the much less powerful console, I have good news: I was able to get some hands-on ...
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Shiravune to Release Utawarerumono: Zan 2 Game on Steam

Game launched for PS4, PS5 in Japan in July 2021 ― Shiravune announced on Tuesday that it will release Aquaplus' Utawarerumono: Zan 2 game on PC via Steam. Shiravune did not announce a release date for the game, but people can add the game to their wishlist on Steam now.Shiravune describes the game:Utawarerumono: ZAN 2 follows and expands the story of Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth, punctuating its mos...
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Kodansha Creators' Lab Develops Attack on Titan Game for Roblox to Counter Unauthorized Modes

Tokyo Game Show previewed Attack on Titan x Roblox on September 25-28 ― Kodansha Creators' Lab previewed a demo for a forthcoming Attack on Titan game mode for the popular game Roblox at the Tokyo Game Show event between September 25-28. The mode was a Tokyo Game Show beta build by independent game development studio Twin Atlas. According to a Kodansha Creators' Lab representative at the Tokyo Game S...
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Hands-On with Ananta, The Surprise Hit of TGS 2025

If you’ve encountered Ananta online, you probably know it as the game that’s “anime GTA meets Marvel’s Spider-Man.” I’m here to report it’s exactly that. ― If there was an unquestioned dark horse winner of Tokyo Game Show 2025, it was Ananta. From the crowd that surrounded the booth in the hopes of getting in a demo line that opened only for a few seconds each hour to backpack swag-bags featuring bun...
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Japan's Video Game Rankings, September 15-21

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter PS5 version debuts at #2, Switch version at #3 ― Japan's Game Ranking: September 15-21 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 33,861 1,766,296 2PS5Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Nihon Falcom September 19 21,511 21,511 3NSwTrails in the Sky 1st Chapter Nihon Falcom September 19 21,453 21,453 4NSw 2Donkey K...
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Silent Hill f Game Ships 1 Million Copies Worldwide

Game launched on September 25 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Silent Hill horror game franchise announced on Monday that Silent Hill f, an all-new game in the franchise, has exceeded 1 million units in cumulative worldwide shipments, as of September 26. The cumulative total includes physical copies and digital downloads of the game. 『SILENT HILL f』全世界累...
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Monster Hunter Wilds Game's Final Fantasy XIV Collaboration Streams Trailers

Final Fantasy XIV Online MMORPG's collaboration with Monster Hunter Wilds launches on October 7 ― The YouTube channels for Monster Hunter and Final Fantasy XIV Online began streaming trailers for the games' collaboration on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. The Monster Hunter Wilds game's collaboration with Final Fantasy XIV Online is already available with a free update on Monday. The Final Fantasy XIV ...
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Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers Game Gets Steam Re-release

Original game launched in 1998 for Neo Geo ― SNK revealed on Sunday it has re-released Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers, a modernized version of its 1998 game, for PC via Steam. The new release features online rollback netcode, multiple new modes, and the series' largest cast with 23 playable characters. SNK released the original game for the Neo Geo in 1998. The Fatal Fury Battle Archives Vol. ...
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Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Game's Trailer Highlights Single-Player Mode

New version of Virtua Fighter 5 launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam on October 30 ― The YouTube channel for the Virtua Fighter 3D fighting game series began streaming a trailer for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage, a new version of the Virtua Fighter 5 3D fighting game, on Sunday. The game will have an open beta test from October 1-6. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Seri...
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unVEIL the world Smartphone RPG Releases on October 16

The Promised Neverland artist Posuka Demizu designs characters for "tactical hero summoning RPG" ― Shueisha Games announced at Tokyo Game Show on Friday that it and NetEase Games' unVEIL the world "tactical hero summoning" roleplaying game for iOS and Android will debut on October 16, and also revealed the game's cast and characters. The game's cast and characters are (some character name romanizatio...
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Smilegate Launches Game Development Event with Naver Webtoon

7 teams will receive gift certificates, opportunity to present their work at indie game exhibition ― Smilegate Future Lab, the educational arm for one of the biggest Korean gaming developers, announced on September 24 that it has begun recruiting creators for “Beaver Jam with Naver Webtoon,” a game development event where participants will create original games inspired by popular webtoon series. Th...
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Pragmata is a Souls-Like With Guns and Constant Mini-games

Ever wanted to pretend you’re a Big Daddy in a sci-fi version of Bioshock? ― At Tokyo Game Show 2025 Anime News Network was able to get thirty minutes with Capcom's upcoming sci-fi game Pragmata. In the demo, you play as the team of astronaut Hugh and android child Diana and work on escaping a lunar research station that has been overrun by killer machines. While ostensibly a third-person shooter, Pr...
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As an FFXIV Player, Monster Hunter Wild's Upcoming Boss is a Nostalgic Trip

I am not a Monster Hunter player but I am a Final Fantasy XIV player—which made the Tokyo Game Show 2025 demo a lot of fun. ― To be clear from the start, I am not a Monster Hunter player. The last title I put any serious time into was Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on the Wii U—and that was in 2013. However, what I most definitely am is a Final Fantasy XIV player—which gave me an interesting perspective o...
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Interview: The First Descendant Director on the Issues with the Game And How They're Fixing Them

We sat down with Director Min Seok Joo at Tokyo Game Show 2025 to talk frankly about the issues currently facing the game and their plans to overcome them. The First Descendant is a free-to-play, sci-fi looter shooter filled with fast-paced action, attractive characters, and tons of explosions. Now, more than a year since the game's release, I had a chance to sit down with Director Min Seok Joo, ac...
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Suda51, Ren Yamazaki's Romeo is a Dead Man Game Streams Gameplay Trailer

1st all-new IP for Grasshopper Manufacture in 10 years launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam in 2026 ― Goichi "Suda51" Suda's studio Grasshopper Manufacture and Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes director Ren Yamazaki's upcoming Romeo is a Dead Man game began streaming a gameplay trailer on Saturday. The trailer is titled "Extremely Bloody Action Buffet." The game is the first all-new IP in 10 y...
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Suikoden: Star Leap Game Streams HQ System Trailer

Game to release for iOS, Android, PC via Steam ― Konami began streaming a "headquarters system trailer" of Suikoden: Star Leap (Gensō Suikoden: Star Leap), the upcoming game in the Suikoden series, on Saturday. The game will release for iOS, Android, and PC via Steam. The official website for the Gensō Suikoden: Star Leap game describes the story: The Rune of Change is one of the 27 True Runes that a...
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Become a Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Card at Tokyo Game Show

Plus, ride a Fat Chocobo! ― The Square-Enix booth at Tokyo Game Show 2025 features a photo-taking spot for fans to become part of the Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy set. The photo spot has a human-sized replica of the card “Cloud, Midgar Mercenary” where fans could pose for their very own card (sort of like FF14 director Naoki Yoshida). The booth provides a replica of FF7 lead Cloud Strife's Bus...
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Nioh 3 Hands-On: Getting Stomped into the Ground for 10 Minutes Straight

Nioh 3's Tokyo Game Show 2025 demo is focused on the combat and nothing but the combat. ― I am no stranger to Souls-like games. Beyond the Fromsoft titles, I've played a ton, including those quite similar to Nioh 3—namely the original Nioh and The First Berserker: Khazan. Because of this, Nioh 3 was instantly familiar. In the Tokyo Game Show 2025 demo, the focus is on the combat and nothing but the c...
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This Week in Games - Sony State of Play 2025

Kojima cannot be stopped! Jean-Karlo looks at the big news out of Tokyo Game Show and Sony's State of Play! ― Welcome back, folks! Man, they certainly kept us busy this week with the Tokyo Game Show. However, I am happy that I didn't have to sit through another two-stream day, where, I dunno, someone had a presentation right after Sony's State of Play. It's been a long week and there's a lot of news,...
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Tougen Anki's First Game is for Hardcore Tougen Anki Fans Alone

Hot on the heels of its anime adaptation, Tougen Anki is getting its own game—a game which was playable for the first time on smartphones and PCs at Tokyo Game Show 2025. ― Hot on the heels of its anime adaptation, Tougen Anki is getting its own game—a game which was playable for the first time on smartphones and PCs at Tokyo Game Show 2025. On it's most basic level, Tougen Anki Crimson Inferno plays...
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Konami Announces Game Creation System Wai Wai World Craft

Program features various Konami characters, allows players to create & share games ― Konami announced at Tokyo Game Show on Friday that it is developing a new project tentatively titled Wai Wai World Craft. The project's tentative title evokes Konami Wai Wai World platformer for the Nintendo Famicom console, and like that game, the new project will feature characters from various Konami franchises.  ...
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North American Anime, Manga Releases, September 21-27

I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability, Bartender Glass of God anime; Dur-an-ki, Rock Is a Lady's Modesty manga ship ― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Amazing Nurse Nanako BDPlease Media Blasters US$39.99 September 23 Bartender Glass of God Season 1 Premium Box Set BDCite Crunchyroll US$69.98 September 23 The Eminence in Sha...
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Yakuza Kiwami 3 is More Than Just a Remake, And Dark Ties Proves it

One of the common criticisms of the original Yakuza 3 is that Mine didn't get enough screen time. Well, Dark Ties certainly remedies that. ― Sega and Ryu ga Gotoku have made sure that older games in the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series are accessible to newer audiences. By remaking the first two games as Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2, as well as remastering the older PS3 titles, almost all of the game...
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Tougen Anki Crimson Inferno Game Streams Cinematic Trailer

3D RPG launches for mobile, PC in 2025 ― Com2uS began streaming on Thursday a cinematic trailer for Tougen Anki Crimson Inferno, a game based on Yura Urushibara's Tougen Anki: Dark Demon of Paradise manga: The game will launch for mobile devices and PC in 2025. The title will be a 3D role-playing game emulating the anime's art style with a diverse cast of characters. Urushibara launched the manga in ...
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Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Game's 8th Promo Video Previews MAPPA's Animated Cutscenes, Chronicle Mode, Bonds

Game launches on November 14 after multiple delays ― Level 5 began streaming the eighth promotional video on Thursday for the Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road game, and it previews the story with animated cutscenes by MAPPA, Chronicle Mode, and bonds: The game was recently delayed again from August 21 to November 14 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, an...
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Monster Hunter Outlanders Smartphone Game's Trailer Previews Adventurer, Battles, Closed Beta Test

Closed Beta Test planned for after mid-November ― Capcom began streaming on Thursday a trailer for Monster Hunter Outlanders, a new game based on its Monster Hunter action game franchise, and it reveals a closed beta test planned for after mid-November. Recruitment is open until November 7. The video also previews the Adventurer protagonist and battle gameplay. The game is "coming soon" for iOS and A...
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Majogami Game's Trailer Previews Character Combat With Message From Voice Actress Masako Nozawa

Game launches for Switch, Switch 2 on October 30 ― Inti Creates began streaming on Thursday a trailer for its new 2D action platformer game Majogami, and it previews the gameplay and characters. The video also features a message from Masako Nozawa (Dragon Ball's Goku), who plays the Storyteller in the game: The company also streamed an English gameplay trailer last week: The game will launch digitall...
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Xbox Reveals Trailers for Hotel Barcelona, Dragon Quest I & II 2D-HD, Fatal Frame II, Double Dragon Revive, Ninja Gaiden 4, Romancing SaGa 2 Games

Square Enix releases Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven game for Xbox Series X|S, Windows on Thursday ― Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2025 livestream revealed on Thursday new videos for the Hotel Barcelona, Dragon Quest I & II 2D-HD, Fatal Frame II, Double Dragon Revive, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven games. Hidetaka "Swery65" Suehiro and Goichi "Suda51" Suda's Hotel Barcelon...
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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Gets Free Major Updates on November 19

Update includes addition of Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese languages ― CAPCOM announced on Wednesday that the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy game is getting a free major update on November 19. Capcom revealed in an update trailer video the new features such as Gallery Mode, Episode Selection, Scene Creator, and Story Mode. The update will also add the Latin American Spanish and Br...
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Monster Hunter Stories 1 & 2 Get Xbox Release on November 14

Remastered Monster Hunter Stories launched for Switch, PS4, Steam in June 2024; Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin launched for Switch, Steam in July 2021 ― Xbox revealed on Thursday that the Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin games will launch on Xbox One on November 14. Monster Hunter Stories originally launched for Nintendo 3DS in October 2016 in Japan and in t...
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Gungrave GORE Blood Heat 'Fully Rebuilt' Game Revealed (Updated)

Game to feature modernize system with new engine, enhanced visual quality ― Xbox's Tokyo Game Show 2025 livestream revealed on Thursday that the Gungrave G.O.R.E game is getting a "fully rebuilt" version titled Gungrave GORE Blood Heat. The game features a "modernized system with a new engine and enhanced visual quality." The game will launch for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud. It is cur...
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Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Game's 'Fox Hunt' Multiplayer Mode Launches on October 30

Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater game launched on August 28 ― Konami revealed on Thursday that the new "Fox Hunt" online multiplayer mode for Metal Gear Solid △: Snake Eater (△ is read as "Delta"), Konami's remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, will launch on October 30.Konami also revealed the global release timings of the "Fox Hunt" mode:「FOX HUNT」の全世界配信日時は以下の通りです。お楽しみに!#MGSDelta #MetalGearSoli...
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Square Enix Reveals Gameplay Introduction Video for Octopath Traveler 0 Prequel Game

Game launches on Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, PC on December 4 ― Square Enix revealed a gameplay introduction video for Octopath Traveler 0, a new prequel game in the Octopath Traveler series, on Wednesday. The game will launch on December 4 on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows.The game features HD-2D graphics, jus...
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Nintendo Releases Fire Emblem Shadows Smartphone Game

Game released in 70 countries, 10 languages on Thursday combines real-time strategy, social deduction ― Nintendo announced and released the Fire Emblem Shadows game for iOS and Android on Thursday. The game is available in more than 70 counties and regions including the United States and Japan. The game is also available in 10 languages. Nintendo revealed a launch trailer and a season pass trailer fo...
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SCRAP, Shueisha Games Reveal Kami and Miko Browser Game With Designs by Aka Akasaka

Akasaka also writes scenario for "world creation puzzle-solving" game ― Real Escape Game producer SCRAP and Shueisha Games announced on Thursday a new browser game titled Kami and Miko (Kami to Miko), with Kaguya-sama: Love is War and Oshi no Ko manga creator Aka Akasaka as the game's scenario writer and character designer. SCRAP started streaming the game's first promotional video. More details of t...

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game Gets Mega Man Collaboration DLC in 2026

DLC includes Mega Man, Proto Man, Dr. Wiley's Castle stage ― Sega announced during Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds game will get a collaboration with Capcom's Mega Man series. The DLC Pack includes Mega Man and Proto Man as playable characters, and Dr. Wiley's Castle as a stage, and will launch in 2026.   Season Pass holders and digital deluxe edition owners ...
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Psyvariar Scrolling Shooter Game Gets Psyvariar 3 Game

Game will release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, PC via Steam ― Success Corporation, Red Art Games, and Red Art Studios unveiled Psyvariar 3, a new installment in Success Corporation's Psyvariar vertical-scrolling shooting game, on Wednesday. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam in 2026. The game will be available at Success Corporati...
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Area 35 Announces Tiny Metal 2 Tactics Game for PC Release in 2026

Sequel to 2017 turn-based tactics game adds naval battles, new story, characters ― Developer Area 35 announced on Thursday that it is developing Tiny Metal 2, a sequel to its Tiny Metal turn-based tactical game. The game will release on PC via Steam in 2026.The game adds naval battles and units to the previous game's mechanics, and also has all-new commanders and a new story set some years after the ...
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Gran Turismo 7 Game Gets Spec III Major Update

Update to feature new tracks, new cars, new features ― Polyphony Digital announced during Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday its Gran Turismo 7 game will receive the Spec III major update to celebrate 100 million units of the game franchise sold worldwide. The update will feature new tracks, new cars, and new features.   The racing simulation franchise debuted on the original PlayStation co...
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Professor Layton and The New World of Steam Game Delayed to 2026

Game now also switches to Switch 2 in addition to Switch ― Level 5 unveiled a new trailer on Thursday for Professor Layton and The New World of Steam (Layton Kyōju to Jōki no Shinsekai), a new entry in the Professor Layton puzzle game series. The trailer reveals that the game is delayed to 2026, but will now also release for the Switch 2 in addition to the previously announced Switch release.The game...
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City Hunter PC Engine Game Gets 'Revival Version' on February 26

New version offered in multiple languages globally on PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Steam ― Sunsoft, Clouded Leopard Entertainment, and Red Art Studios announced on Thursday that they will release a "revival version" of the 1990 City Hunter PC Engine game on PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on February 26 worldwide. The game is based on Tsukasa Hōjō's manga of the same name.The game will be...
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Chronoscript: The Endless End Action Game Launches in 2026

DeskWorks' game features side-scrolling action ― During Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday, Japanese game developer DeskWorks announced Chronoscript: The Endless End, its new action-adventure game which launches for the PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam in 2026. The company describes the game:A thousand year long story that refuses to end. As the "Editor" trapped within [its] manuscripts, unra...
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Koei Tecmo Announces Remaster of Dynasty Warriors 3 Game

Remaster to launch on March 19 for PS5 ― During Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday, Koei Tecmo announced Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered, a remastered version of its original 2001 game. The game will launch on March 19.   The original game launched for the PlayStation 2 in 2001, and later released for the Xbox in 2002.Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Shin Sangoku Musō Origins) gam...
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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Action RPG Streams New Trailer

Game from Bravely Default/Octopath Traveler creators launches in 2026 ― Square Enix streamed a new trailer on Wednesday for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, a new action role-playing game slated for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC next year. A demo for the game is available now. The developers are gathering player feedback from a survey following the d...
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Code Vein II Game Announces January 29-30 Release

Code Vein II to launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC ― Bandai Namco Entertainment America announced on Wednesday during Sony's State of Play livestream that Code Vein II, the sequel to the Code Vein post-apocalyptic role-playing game, will launch on January 29 and 30 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. (The Japanese press release on PR Times lists January 29 for PlayStation 5 and...
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Supertrick Games Reveals Let It Die: Inferno Sequel Game

Game launches for PS5, PC via Steam on December 3 ― During Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday, Supertrick Games announced Let It Die: Inferno, a new sequel to its 2016 game which will launch for the PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on December 3 PST, and on December 4 in Japan.   The company describes the game: LET IT DIE: INFERNO is a Rogue-Lite Survival Action game where you can engage in c...
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Netmarble's Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Game Reveals January 28 Launch

Game launches for iOS, Android, PS5, PC via Steam ― Netmarble announced during Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday that The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, its open-world game based on Nakaba Suzuki's The Seven Deadly Sins (Nanatsu no Taizai) manga franchise, will launch on iOS, Android, PC via Steam, and PlayStation 5 on January 28, 2026. Pre-registration is available now.   Sony describes the g...
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Nioh 3 Game's New Trailer Announces February 6 Launch

Game features 2 gameplay styles: ninja, samurai ― Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja announced during Sony's State of Play livestream on Wednesday that Nioh 3, the latest entry in the Nioh franchise, will launch for the PlayStation 5 on February 6.   The company describes the game: Experience the rise of a heroic Shogun in Nioh 3, the latest entry in the dark samurai action RPG series. Fight using two distinc...
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Street Fighter 6 Game's Trailer Reveals C. Viper's October 15 Launch

Video previews C. Viper, 2nd character in game's Year 3 Pass ― Capcom revealed during its TGS2025 Capcom Online Program stream on Wednesday a new trailer for Street Fighter 6 game, and it reveals that C. Viper will debut on October 15: C. Viper is the second character in the Year 3 Character Pass. The game added Sagat on August 5, the first character in the Year 3 Character Pass. Alex will debut in e...
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Game's Trailer Previews Musashi's Story

Game slated for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC in 2026 ― Capcom unveiled during its TGS2025 Capcom Online Program stream on Wednesday a new trailer for its Onimusha: Way of the Sword game, and it previews Musashi's Story: The game is slated for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2026. Tthe remastered Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny game launched for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch a...
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Monster Hunter Wilds Game's Trailer Reveals 3rd Title Update's September 29 Launch, Previews Final Fantasy XIV Collaboration

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection streams extended announcement trailer ― Capcom began streaming during its TGS2025 Capcom Online Program on Wednesday trailers for Monster Hunter Wilds and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, a new turn-based role-playing game in the franchise. The video for Monster Hunter Wilds previews the game's third title update, which includes its collaborat...
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Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection's Extended Trailer Previews 7 Games, New Features

Collection launches for Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, Xbox One, PC ― Capcom unveiled during its TGS2025 Capcom Online Program stream on Wednesday an extended English announcement trailer for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, a collection of seven Mega Man Star Force (Ryūsei no Rockman, or Rockman of the Shooting Star) games. The video previews the collection and its new features: The collection in...
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Pragmata Game's Trailer Previews Shelter

Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC in 2026 ― Capcom unveiled during its TGS2025 Capcom Online Program stream on Wednesday a new trailer for its Pragmata game, and it previews Shelter: English Japanese Pragmata will launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2026, following a delay. Pragmata is "set in a dystopian near-future on Earth's Moon." Capcom added the game will make "full use of ne...
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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Game Review

This game is a true labor of love from Final Fantasy Tactics' original creators, and it delivers a superlative refinement of one of the franchise's best entries. Final Fantasy Tactics holds that rare honor of being a relatively niche spinoff to a blockbuster gaming franchise that many fans would argue outdoes some of the series' most beloved main entries. Even 30 years ago, RPG fans knew that there...

Sega Announces Yakuza Kiwami 3 Remake, New Mine Spinoff Game Yakuza 3 Dark Ties

Games will release for PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam worldwide on February 12 ― During its "RGG Summit" live stream on Wednesday, Sega announced that its Ryu ga Gotoku Studio is developing Yakuza Kiwami 3, as well as a new spinoff game titled Yakuza 3: Dark Ties. Like the previous Kiwami games in the series, Yakuza Kiwami 3 remakes its respective predecessor game Yakuza 3. The gam...
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Girls Band Cry Franchise Previews First Riff Game in 1st Teaser

Donuts (D4DJ, Tokyo 7th Sisters) develops game ― The official website for the Girls Band Cry anime unveiled a teaser promotional video for a <a href=".214984">game</a> that is now titled Girls Band Cry First Riff. The game will be on display at Tokyo Game Show this weekend. Donuts (D4DJ, Tokyo 7th Sisters) is developing the game.   The franchise also recently announced a separate game titled Momoka (...
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Will Nintendo's Holiday Showcase Sell Me on a Switch 2?

Is Kirby Air Riders, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A the push console fence-sitters need to upgrade? ― This is the third year in a row I've been invited to Nintendo's Holiday Showcase event for Anime News Network — but my first year where the games on display are for the Nintendo Switch 2. I have yet to upgrade to Nintendo's latest console, and with the majority of games showcased h...
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Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade Game Unveils Opening Video for Cursed Prison Island Arc

Mobile game to add arc in early 2026 ― The official YouTube channel for the Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade role-playing game revealed the opening video, animated by Mappa, for its Cursed Prison Island Arc on Tuesday. The global version of the game will add the arc in early 2026. Who-ya Extended performs the theme song "Chained Chase."   The game launched for iOS and Android in November 2023.The game ...
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Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian Game Previews Shop Management, Town Restoration System

Game launches for PS5, Switch, PC in West; also on PS4 in Japan ― Koei Tecmo streamed on Monday a trailer for Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian (Kurenai no Renkinjutsushi to Shiro no Shugosha: Resleriana no Atelier), a new game in the Atelier franchise, previewing the shop management and town restoration system.   Koei Tecmo will release the game in the West for PlayStation 5...
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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Game's Trailer Previews New Features

New content includes sigils, scrolls, mini medals, ocean floor, memories ― Square Enix streamed a trailer on Tuesday for the "HD-2D" remakes for Dragon Quest I & II. The video previews the remakes' new content, including more dungeons, sigils, scrolls, mini medals, the ocean floor, and the memories of the world: The game collection will launch on October 30 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Pla...
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Hideo Kojima's Physint Action Espionage Game Reveals Cast

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga's Charlee Fraser, Train to Busan's Don Lee, Godzilla Minus One's Minami Hamabe star ― The Kojima Productions 10th anniversary event presented the poster art and cast for Hideo Kojima's new action espionage game Physint on Tuesday. The game will star Australian actress and model Charlee Fraser (Anyone but You, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga), Korean-American actor and producer Don Lee...
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Hideo Kojima's OD Knock Game Streams 3-Minute Teaser

Teaser features actress Sophia Lillis ― The Kojima Productions 10th anniversary event streamed the teaser trailer for Hideo Kojima's new horror game OD KNOCK on TuesdayThe event also confirmed that Kojima Productions is developing the game using Unreal Engine with 3Lateral and Epic Games' MetaHuman tools for character creation, in conjunction with Xbox Game Studios. The teaser features American act...
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Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time Romance Games Launch New Smartphone App

Harukanaru Toki no Naka de: Ryūgū no Miko game debuts for iOS, Android this winter ― Koei Tecmo Games' Ruby Party brand announced on Tuesday Harukanaru Toki no Naka de: Ryūgū no Miko (Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time: The Priestess of the Dragon Palace), a new mobile game in KOEI's Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time (Harukanaru Toki no Naka de) romance adventure game franchise slated for iOS and Andr...
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Silent Hill f Game Streams Launch Trailer

Game launches on Thursday ― The official YouTube channel for the Silent Hill horror game franchise began streaming the launch trailer for Silent Hill f, an all-new game in the franchise, on Tuesday. The trailer is available in both Japanese and English audio.Japanese audio: English audio: The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on Thursday, September 25.Konami describes the ga...
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Palworld Game Gets Farming Simulation Spinoff for PC

Palworld: Palfarm "cozy farming life" game will be available via Steam ― Pocketpair announced Palworld: Palfarm, a new "cozy farming life" spinoff from its Palworld game, on Tuesday. Pocketpair has not yet announced a release date for the game, but streamed a trailer for the game, showing the game's farming and life simulation elements. The game will be available for PC via Steam in English, Japanese...
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Hakuoki SSL: Sweet School Life Game Launches for West on February 12

Game originally featured as bonus for Hakuōki: Zuisōroku fan disc in 2009 ― Eastasiasoft announced during its Fall 2025 Showcase on Monday that its English release of Hakuōki SSL ~sweet school life~, the high school spinoff of the Hakuōki game franchise, will launch physically and digitally on February 12 for Nintendo Switch in the West. The company also revealed the opening video:   The company desc...
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Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game's Trailer Reveals Joe Higashi as Playable Character

Joe Higashi joins Season Pass 1 as 3rd DLC character in fall ― SNK unveiled on Monday a new trailer for its fighting game Fatal Fury City of the Wolves revealing Joe Higashi, who will join the game as a playable character in fall. Joe Higashi is the third DLC character in Season Pass 1. The crossover includes characters Ken and Chun-Li. Both characters are a part of the game's season pass 1. Chun-Li ...
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Digimon Story Time Stranger Game's Trailer Reveals English Version of Theme Song

reche performs theme song "wherever you are" for October 3 game ― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a new trailer for the Digimon Story Time Stranger game on Monday with the English version of the game's full theme song "wherever you are" by singer-songwriter reche.   The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on October 3. A demo for the game launched on Septe...
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Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster Game Review

The greatest JRPG ever made, now in HD. ― I first realized that Bravely Default was a game that would forever change the JRPG genre during a battle with the Jabberwock, which is a dragon whose name is a direct reference to Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky poem. Though this boss fight was optional, it was part of a side quest to gain entry into the foreboding Vampire Castle, and getting into a place called...

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