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Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth Games' PS4 Releases Delayed to October 28 in West
Idea Factory International (IFI) announced on Thursday that it is delaying the release for the Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 2 Sisters Generation, and Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V Generation games physically and digitally in North America and Europe for PlayStation 4 from September 30 to October 28 due to "a manufacturing setback." Compile Heart releas...
Ys X: Proud Nordics Game's Trailer Reveals Switch 2, PC Releases in West
Switch 2, PC versions launch in West in early 2026
― NIS America announced on Thursday that it will release Ys X: Proud Nordics, an updated version of its Ys X: Nordics game, for Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG in the West in early 2026. The company streamed an announcement trailer: The game launched on July 31 for Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan. Ys X: Proud Nordics feat...
Death end re;Quest Code Z Game's PC Version Launches on August 27
Idea Factory International revealed on Tuesday that it will release Compile Heart's Death end re;Quest Code Z game on PC via Steam on August 27. The game launched physically and digitally in North America and digitally in Europe for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on May 13. The game launched physically in Europe on June 27. The release features Japanese and English audio and English text. Idea Fa...
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake Game's Opening Movie Video Reveals Switch 2 Release, Demo
Switch 2 version has higher resolution/frame rate, shorter load times than Switch release
― Nihon Falcom and GungHo Online Entertainment started streaming on Wednesday the opening movie for the Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter (Sora no Kiseki the 1st) game, the remake of the original The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky game, and it reveals that the game will get a version for Nintendo Switch 2. The ...
Pokémon Legends Z-A Game's Found Footage Video Unveils Mega Victreebel
2nd trailer properly introduces Victreebel's new Mega Evolution
― The Pokémon Company International began streaming on Thursday two videos for the Pokémon Legends Z-A game. The first video is a horror-style found footage animation featuring two people searching for the cause of a sweet scent, while the second video is a more traditional trailer properly revealing Victreebel's new Mega Evolution: The ...
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Game Streams Features Trailer
Game launches on September 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC via Steam
― Bandai Namco Entertainment showcased the features in Brownies' Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree "2D isometric roguelite" game in new trailer on Wednesday. The game will launch on September 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC via Steam. A playable demo is now available for the game. Bandai Namco Entertainme...
Final Fantasy Tactics Game Remaster's Trailer Previews Combat, Jobs, Abilities
Game launches for PS5, PS4, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox X|S, PC on September 30
― Square Enix began streaming for gamescom on Wednesday a gameplay trailer for Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles, the Final Fantasy Tactics remastered bundled edition, and it previews the tactical combat, job system, and ability progression: Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles will feature two versions...
Varlet High School RPG Game Gets Early Western Release on August 27
Game originally announced for August 28 launch on Switch, PS5, PC
― FuRyu Corporation announced on Wednesday that it and Team Noir's Varlet high school-themed role-playing game will launch earlier in North America and Europe on August 27 at 11:00 a.m. EDT and 4:00 p.m. BST, respectively. The company also revealed a new trailer previewing the turn-based combat and school-based adventure gameplay. The ...
Triangle Strategy RPG Gets PS5, Xbox Series X|S Versions
Square Enix's tactical RPG launches on PS5, Xbox X|S on Wednesday
― Square Enix announced during the Xbox @ gamescom broadcast livestream that it has released versions of its Triangle Strategy tactical role-playing game on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and PlayStation 5 on Wednesday. The game shipped for Nintendo Switch in March 2022 and on PC via Steam that October. The game then got versions on Meta...
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Game Announces Dr. Eggman as DLC Character
Sega Villains Stage DLC launches in early 2026
― Sega announced on Monday that the Sonic the Hedgehog games' Dr. Eggman will join Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the new game in its Shinobi franchise, as the first boss of the Sega Villains Stage DLC. The Digital Deluxe Edition of the game includes the DLC, which will launch in early 2026. The DLC will include two more guest characters. The game will launc...
Resident Evil requiem Game's Trailer Previews Protagonist Grace Ashcroft's Backstory
Games launches on February 27, 2026 for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC
― Capcom revealed during this year's gamescom Opening Night Live event on Tuesday a new trailer for Resident Evil requiem (Biohazard requiem) game, and it previews the backstory of the protagonist Grace Ashcroft: The game will launch on February 27, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Capcom describes the game: Requiem f...
Ninja Gaiden 4 Game's Trailer Previews Story
Game launches for Xbox X|S, PS5, Steam on October 21
― Koei Tecmo unveiled a new story trailer for its Ninja Gaiden 4 game with Platinum Games and Team Ninja during the gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live livestream on Tuesday. The game will launch for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam on October 21. The company describes the game: An Ancient Enemy Returns: An endless rain...
Netmarble's Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Game's Trailer Reveals Closed Beta Test Launch
Closed Beta Test launched on Tuesday for iOS, Android, PC, PS5 game
― Netmarble unveiled during this year's gamescom Opening Night Live livestream on Tuesday an English-subtitled trailer for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, its open-world game based on Nakaba Suzuki's The Seven Deadly Sins (Nanatsu no Taizai) manga franchise, and it confirms that a Closed Beta Test has launched. The game will launch fo...
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion Game's Trailer Reveals Playable Demo
Demo available to play now
― Marvelous USA announced with a new trailer during the gamescom 2025 Opening Night livestream on Tuesday a demo for the Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion game launching on the same day. The game also has hands-on demos during this year's gamescom convention from August 20-24 at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. The game will launch on September 5 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlaySta...
Silent Hill f Game's Trailer Reveals Suzie Yeung as Protagonist Hinako
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on September 25
― Konami unveiled during this year's gamescom Opening Night Live event on Tuesday a new trailer for Konami's Silent Hill f, an all-new game in the Silent Hill horror game franchise, and it reveals that Suzie Yeung will voice the protagonist Hinako: The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on September 25. Konami describes the ...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Game Previews Gameplay in New Trailer
Game slated for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC in 2026
― Capcom unveiled during the gamescom 2025 livestream on Tuesday a new trailer for its Onimusha: Way of the Sword game previewing the gameplay. The game is slated for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2026. Tthe remastered Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny game launched for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on May ...
Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy XIV Games Reveal Collaboration
Omega Planetes comes to Monster Hunter Wilds in late September, Arkveld comes to Final Fantasy XIV in early October
― Capcom and Square Enix announced during the gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 event on Tuesday a collaboration between the Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy XIV Online games. The first trailer reveals the Omega Planetes monster based on the creature from Final Fantasy XIV coming t...
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game Gets Pac-Man Collaboration DLC in Early 2026
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac game gets Sonic the Hedgehog DLC
― Sega streamed a new trailer during this year's gamescom Opening Night Live preshow on Tuesday for its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds game, and it reveals a collaboration with Bandai Namco's Pac-Man. The DLC pack including Pac-Man, Ghosts, and Pac-Village launches for the game in early 2026. In turn, the Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac game, a remake of the o...
Tales of Xillia Game Gets Remaster for Switch, PS4, Xbox X|S, PC
Tales of Xillia Remastered launches on October 31
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Tuesday Tales of Xillia Remastered, an enhanced version of the 2011 Tales of Xillia game. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on October 31. The company streamed an announcement trailer: The company also shared a video message from producer Yusuke Tomizawa...
Kirby Air Riders Switch 2 Game's Video Reveals Modes, Characters, Theme Song, November 20 Release
Sequel features multiple playable characters for Air Ride, City Trial modes
― Nintendo's Direct livestream on Tuesday for Super Smash Bros. game director and Kirby creator Masahiro Sakurai's Kirby Air Riders sequel game revealed modes, characters, machines, stages, and the November 20 release date for Nintendo Switch 2. The stream also reveals and previews the main theme song "Starlit Journey." Unlik...
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Game's New Guardian Trailer Reveals Demo
Trailer introduces Guardians Bampuku, Mutsumi
― Bandai Namco Entertainment launched on Monday a demo for Brownies' Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree "2D isometric roguelite" game on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The company also revealed a new trailer introducing the Guardians Bampuku and Mutsumi. Players can try four of the eight available Guardians and c...
Pokémon Legends Z-A Game's Trailer Previews New Z-A Battle Club Multiplayer Mode
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2 on October 16
― The Pokémon Company International began streaming on Sunday a video for the Pokémon Legends Z-A game, and it previews the new Z-A Battle Club 4-player Link Battle mode: English Japanese The new multiplayer mode pits up to four players in a real-time Pokémon battle with a focus of earning the most points by defeating other trainers' Pokémon. The game ...
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Trailer Reveals Unohana as DLC
Unohana launches on August 25 with early access on Monday
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America streamed a video on Monday for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, the new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise, and it reveals that the game will add Retsu Unohana as DLC on August 25 with early access on Monday for season pass holders. The first DLC character Ichigo Kurosaki (Thousand-Year Blood War vers...
Shenmue III Game Gets Enhanced Version for PS5, Xbox X|S, Nintendo, PC
Shenmue III Enhanced features enhanced graphics, optional gameplay adjustments
― ININ Games announced on Monday ahead of this week's gamescom 2025 event Shenmue III Enhanced, an upgraded version of the 2019 Shenmue III game, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo (company did not specify Switch and/or Switch 2), and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. This will mark the game's first release ...
Nekopara Remaster Game Launches for iOS, Android
Remaster features new character sprites, event CGs, voice lines, story episodes
― Good Smile Company and Neko Works launched a revamped smartphone version of the Nekopara game under the title Nekopara Love Project Vol.1 for iOS and Android on Friday. This release features new character sprites, event CGs, voice lines, and story episodes. The game supports Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, and S...
Pastel Parade Rhythm Game Launches on Steam on August 27
Game features over 30 original songs
― Developer matsu friends announced on Friday that its Pastel Parade rhythm game will launch on PC via Steam on August 27. The Steam page describes the game: Pastel☆Parade is an exhilarating rhythm game with easy controls! Play a comfortable rhythm to the cute and poppy music. The controls are very intuitive: just press the buttons with the right timing according ...
Guilty Gear -Strive- Game Posts Starter Guide for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' Lucy
Character debuts on Thursday
― Arc System Works Guilty Gear -Strive- fighting game began streaming a starter guide for the DLC character Lucy on Sunday. Lucy will be available to play beginning on Thursday. Season 4 launched last July. The season is adding Cyberpunk: Edgerunners character Lucy as a playable character along with the completely new character Unika, as well as returning characters Dizzy...
Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga Game's Global Launch Delayed by 'a Few Months'
Worldwide launch once slated for this summer
― Publisher refint/games announced on Saturday that the worldwide release of Nihon Falcom's Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga crossover fighting game will be delayed by "a few months," from its previously announced summer release. The company cited an unforeseen circumstance outside of its control that prevents the company from continuing work, an...
This Week in Games - Robos Saved, Ninja Babes, and Sega's AI Plans
Mario gets a new line for young fans, Chibi Robo comes to Nintendo Switch Online+, and Sega commits to generative AI. It's This Week in Games!
― Welcome back, folks! Over the week, I saw someone I follow bring up Backloggd, a website for keeping track of your game collection. I used to have a similar deal on the now-defunct 1Up.com. I've gone ahead and made a Backloggd page for myself. It's quite inc...
Ratatan Game Launches in Early Access on September 19 After Delay
More screenshots, gameplay video also revealed; game devs discuss reason for early access delay
― Japanese developer Ratata Arts revealed on Thursday that its Ratatan "rhythm roguelike action game" will launch in early access on Steam on September 19 at 12:00 a.m. JST (September 18 at 11:00 a.m. EDT). The developers also revealed new screenshots from the game, and a new gameplay video for World 3. IM...
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion Game's Videos Highlight Factions
Game launches on September 5 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Marvelous USA streamed two videos for the Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion game on Thursday. The trailers highlight the game's two factions, the Reclaimers and the Neun. The Reclaimers The Neun The game will have hands-on demos during this year's gamescom convention from August 20-24 at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. The game will l...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, August 10-16
Looking For The Full Moon, Vampire Hunter D anime; Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN Deluxe, The Demon King is Way Too Overprotective! manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Kanokon: The Girl Who Cried Fox BDPlease Media Blasters US$39.99 August 12 Looking For The Full Moon BDCite AnimEigo US$59.95 August 12 Vampire Hunter D BDAnimeNewsNetwork Sentai Filmworks US$29.98 A...
Cladun X3 Game Heads West on September 26
NIS America releases game for Switch, PS4, PS5, PC
― NIS America announced on Thursday that it will release the pixel action role-playing game Cladun X3 digitally in the West for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam on September 26. The company describes the game:
Villains from near and far have been summoned to Arcanus Cella to participate in a cutthroat death game in the ...
Fairy Tail Manga Creator Hiro Mashima Lists His Top 5 Games of 2025
Surprisingly, the latest Monster Hunter game is not on the list
― Manga creator Hiro Mashima (Rave Master, Fairy Tail, Edens Zero, Dead Rock) posted his top five games of 2025 (so far) on August 9. Taking the top spot is Death Stranding 2 followed by Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 in second and Donkey Kong Bananza in third. The fourth and fifth place spots were taken by The Hundred Line: Last Defense A...
Resident Evil: Survival Unit Game's Trailer Reveals Theme Song by Queen Bee
Mobile strategy game scheduled to launch in 2025
― The staff for Resident Evil: Survival Unit (Biohazard: Survival Unit), a new mobile strategy game in Capcom's Resident Evil franchise, began streaming a cinematic trailer on Thursday, and it reveals the theme song "Yamagari" ("Mountain Hunt") by Queen Bee. Queen Bee originally released the song as part of the Aku album on March 5. The game is schedul...
Nintendo Adds Chibi-Robo! Game to Switch 2's GameCube Nintendo Classics Collection
2005 GameCube game available on August 21
― Nintendo announced on Tuesday that it is adding the 2005 Chibi-Robo! GameCube game to the Nintendo Classics service available via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack paid membership service for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 21. The company describes the game:
Chibi-Robo is a four-inch-tall robot who's arrived at the Sanderson house with the goal of he...
Baki Hanma: Blood Arena Game's Trailer Unveils September 11 Release Date
Game launches for Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, Xbox One, PC
― Purple Tree unveiled on Tuesday a trailer for Baki Hanma: Blood Arena, a new game in the Baki Hanma series, and it reveals the game's September 11 release date for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. The game's Steam page describes the game:
Enter the brutal world of Baki Hanma: Blood ...
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Game Previews Combat
Game launches on September 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a new trailer for Brownies' Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree "2D isometric roguelite" game on Tuesday. The video explores the combat system. The game will launch on September 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Bandai Namco Entertainment descri...
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Game Explores Shinju Village in New Trailer
Game launches on September 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a new trailer for Brownies' Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree "2D isometric roguelite" game on Sunday. The video introduces the setting of Shinju Village. The game will launch on September 19 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Bandai Namco Enterta...
Super Robot Wars Y Game Gets Demo
Game launches for PS5, Switch, PC via Steam on August 28
― Bandai Namco Entertainment released a demo on Friday for Super Robot Wars Y, a new entry in the long-running Super Robot Wars crossover strategy role-playing game series. The company released an eight-minute demo trailer. Players will be able to transfer save data from the demo to the full version of the game. Completion of "Chapter 1" in the...
Digimon Story Time Stranger Game Highlights DigiRide Mounts
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on October 3
― Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe began streaming a new trailer on Monday for the Digimon Story Time Stranger game exploring the different rideable mounts that players can "DigiRide." The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on October 3. Bandai Namco Entertainment describes the game: In this JRPG, players will embark...
One PIece Anime Gets New Arcade Punching Game
One Piece Don Strike begins location testing
― The One Piece Day '25 event announced this past weekend a new arcade game, One Piece Don Strike. The game features a physical punching bag that players can hit to do damage to the opponent character digitally. The location test version of the game includes Donquixote Doflamingo as an opponent. Source: The Official One Piece X/Twitter account
Space Invaders Film Hires New Scriptwriters
Ben Zazove, Evan Turner take over from previous screenwriter Greg Russo
― New Line Cinema's proposed Space Invaders film now has Ben Zazove and Evan Turner penning the script, Deadline reported on Friday. The two previously worked together on the action-comedy films Officer Exchange and The Out-Laws. Deadline had reported in July 2019 that Greg Russo would write the script. Warner Bros., New Line Cin...
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Remake Game Reveals New Trailer
Game launches worldwide September 19 for Switch, PS5, PC via Steam
― Nihon Falcom started streaming a new trailer for the Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter (Sora no Kiseki the 1st) game, the remake of the original The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky game, on Friday. The video highlights the game's main characters. The game will launch simultaneously worldwide on September 19 for the Nintendo Switch, ...
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Game's 'Fox Hunt' Multiplayer Mode Launches This Fall
Remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam on August 28
― The Metal Gear franchise's X/Twitter account announced on Friday 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 in fall 2025. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Se...
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Reveals 7th, 8th DLC Pack Characters
CP0 Rob Lucci to appear in Pack 7; Eneru, King, Z win vote contest to appear in Pack 8
― The One Piece Day event and livestream on Sunday revealed more details for upcoming DLC for Bandai Namco Entertainment's One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 game. 【#ONEPIECEDAY'25 速報⑤】#海賊無双4 追加DLC解禁🎮第7弾にルッチ-CP0-、読者投票で選ばれた第8弾にエネル、キング、ゼットが登場！これらがセットになったキャラクターパス3の購入特典も公開されました💨💨👇生配信をみる👇https://t.co/oILSqBOxmH#ONEPIECE pic.tw...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 28-August 3
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Switch version debuts at #1, PS5 version at #5
― Japan's Game Ranking: July 28-August 3 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwDemon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Aniplex August 1 54,491 54,491 2NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 51,544 1,445,628 3NSw 2Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo July 17 25,199 207,055 4NSwHolo's Hanafud...
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket App Updates Ho-Oh, Lugia Card Artwork Following Alleged Plagiarism of Fanart
Cards' temporary placeholder messages replaced with new art following app staff's internal review
― The official X/Twitter account for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app announced on Friday that the game has updated the game with new illustrations for the the Ho-Oh and Lugia EX from the newly from the newly released "Wisdom of Sea and Sky" set following recent plagiarism accusations and interna...
This Week in Games - Brawling Capes, Big N's Red Tape, and Grown-Ups in Spandex
This week we have all the updates from EVO, what happened to Pekora's Pokémon stream, and an actually good Power Rangers collab!
― Welcome back, folks! It seems my busy schedule got the better of me: earlier this week, I checked to see if I still had time to submit a panel for this year's Kumoricon... and I was but a few days too late. What a shame; I was looking forward to hosting my History of Jap...
Iwakura Aria Giveaway
ANN is partnering with the game's publisher, PQube, to give away a few game codes to lucky ANN readers!
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From MAGES, the developer of the iconic Steins;Gate and the Science Adventure series of games, comes Iwakura Aria a thrilling visual novel with a gorgeous painterly aesthetic by the artist Hyakunen. And ANN is partnering with the game's publisher, PQube, to give away a few game codes for some lu...
Japanese Gamers List Top 100 Addictive Video Games
Taking the top spot is Minecraft
― The July 27 episode of Japanese TV program Ariyoshieeeee! polled 3,000 gamers for the top 100 addictive video games (among other categories). The top three games are 2011's Minecraft in the #1 spot, 1985's Super Mario Bros. in second, and 2020's Animal Crossing: New Horizons in third. The top 10 video games according to Ariyoshieeeee! are: 1. Minecraft (2011)
2. Su...
PlayStation 5 Reaches Over 80 Million Shipments
2.5 million PS5 units shipped between April 1-June 30
― Sony announced on Thursday that it has shipped 80.3 million units of the PlayStation 5 console in its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year's first quarter that ended on June 30. The company shipped 2.5 million PlayStation 5 units between April 1-June 30. The PS5 console surpassed 50 million in sales in December 2023. As of July 202...
Iwakura Aria Game Review
If you're a fan of The House in Fata Morgana or The Dark Maidens, this is a game you'll want to play.
― We tend to view the past in either a rosy light or a gently-tinted sepia one. Yes, bad things happened long ago, but it was still a simpler time – no internet, no constant assault by phones, just a world that seems not quite real, if not better. Iwakura Aria, an original visual novel from MAGES, ab...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, August 3-9
Wolf Children anime; Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia, Don't Hold Back, Lord Hades manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun Premium BD Box Set Please Sentai Filmworks US$199.98 August 5 RE-KAN! Complete Collection BDCite Sentai Filmworks US$49.98 August 5 Wolf Children BDAnimeNewsNetwork Shout! Factory US$2...
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game's Jet Stream Video Introduces Amy, Cream, Big
Game launches on September 25 for PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox X|S, Switch, PC via Steam, Epic Games Store.
― The official YouTube channel of Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog franchise began streaming a new trailer for its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds game on Wednesday introducing the playable characters Amy Rose, Cream the Rabbit, and Big the Cat: Sega will release the game on September 25 for PlayStation 5, PlayS...
Genshin Impact Game to End Service on PS4
Game leaves PlayStation Store on PS4 on September 10, update support ends on April 8
― The staff for Chinese developer miHoYo's Genshin Impact game announced on Wednesday that the game will end service on PlayStation 4 on September 10. Update support for the game will eventually end on April 8, 2026, due to limitations related to hardware performance and platform application size. The game on PlaySta...
Street Fighter 6 Game Details New Update in Sagat Trailer
Update launched on Tuesday with new features for World Tour, Battle Hub, Fighting Ground
― CAPCOM revealed a new trailer for Street Fighter 6 on Tuesday highlighting new playable character Sagat as well as the features of the new update. English Trailer Japanese Trailer The update launched on Tuesday. It includes new master NPCs and missions in the World Tour mode; new moves, emotes and events in the...
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Switch 2 Edition Game's Trailer Previews New Stages, Mouthful Modes
Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Star-Crossed World launches on August 28
― Nintendo began streaming on Tuesday an overview trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of its Kirby and the Forgotten Land game. The video previews the new "Star-Crossed World" story, Starry Stages, the Ultimate Cup Z EX, and new Mouthful Modes: Spring Mouth, Gear Mouth, and Sign Mouth. Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintend...
Calamity Angels: Special Delivery Game Delayed to 2026 in West
Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday that it has delayed its release of Compile Heart's role-playing game Calamity Angels: Special Delivery (Todokero! Tatakae! Calamity Angels) in North America and Europe from this summer to 2026. The game will launch physically and digitally for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Calamity Angels: Special Delivery is an RPG by character ...
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Brings Mecha Action To A New World
Titanic Scion offers a ton to people looking for a great open-world action-RPG, especially if you need more mecha in your life.
― I had an ongoing regret regarding the original Daemon X Machina from Marvelous: I never played it. I knew it was a game about mech suits, I knew there was action, and I knew there was some degree of customization—and that was it. Marvelous is putting in extra effort in no...
Pac-Man World 2 Gets 'Re-Pac' Remake Game
Game launches for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC on September 26
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced in a new trailer during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday the Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac game, a remake of the original Pac-Man World 2 game with new features, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on September 26. The company later revealed that the game will also launch for P...
Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack Game Bundle Launches on November 13
Bundle features updated versions of 3 Atelier Ryza games
― Koei Tecmo and GUST announced on Monday that they will release Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack, a bundle with updated versions of the three Atelier Ryza games, worldwide for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on November 13. The bundle will be available digitally in the West. The Deluxe ...
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Reveals Visual, Cast for New Smartphone, PC Game
Tensui no Sakuna Hime: Hinuka Junreitan "rice cultivation simulation x exploration battle RPG" to star Machico, Naomi Ōzora
― Toho Games announced on Monday the title, visual, cast, and staff for the planned new smartphone game based on Edelweiss' side-scrolling action role-playing game Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin (Tensui no Sakuna Hime). Toho Games will release the game for both smartphones and PC via ...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game Reveals Animated Video for Street Fighter Collab
Game adds Street Fighter's Ken as playable character on Sunday
― SNK revealed an animated trailer on Sunday for the crossover collaboration between its new fighting game Fatal Fury City of the Wolves and Street Fighter. Masami Ōbari directed the video and was also the animation director and creative producer. SNK also revealed a new video for Ken, who launched in the game on Sunday. English version J...
Street Fighter 6 Game's Trailer Previews C. Viper
C. Viper set for release in fall; new Outfit 4 showcase video also revealed
― CAPCOM revealed a new trailer for the Street Fighter 6 game on Sunday previewing the upcoming character C. Viper, who will be available in the game this fall. Japanese version English version Capcom also revealed an Outfit 4 showcase featuring outfits for Luke, Jamie, Kimberly, Manon, A.K.I., Cammy, and Chun-Li. Japanese ve...
New Virtua Fighter Game's Video Teases Combat Gameplay
Video shows fight between Akira, Sarah
― Sega and its Ryu ga Gotoku Studio unveiled a new gameplay video for its new game project for Sega's Virtua Fighter 3D fighting game series on Sunday. The video shows a fight between familiar characters Akira Yuki and Sarah Bryant, showcasing the game's graphics and grounded combat style. Sega will reveal more information about the game during Tokyo Game Show o...
Tekken 8 Game's DLC Character Armor King Debuts on October 13
Trailer also reveals winter DLC character Miary Zo
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the October 13 release date for the returning DLC character Armor King in its Tekken 8 fighting game via a gameplay trailer during the Evo fighting game tournament on Sunday. The trailer also reveals the new character Miary Zo, the game series' first character from Madagascar. Miary Zo will release this winter a...
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Game Announces Closed Beta for PS5
Test runs on September 5-7
― PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works, and Marvel Games' new Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls 4v4 tag team fighter game announced on Sunday that the game will host a closed beta for the PlayStation 5 from September 5 to September 7. The closed beta will include online lobby matches and limited offline matches with 6 playable characters, spectator mode, a training tutorial, an...
Guilty Gear -Strive- Game's New Trailers Reveal Lucy DLC's August 21 Launch, 2.00 Update
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners character joins roster
― Arc System Works Guilty Gear -Strive- fighting game revealed a new trailer for the DLC character Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners on Sunday, as well as the DLC's August 21 release date. The company also teased a future 2.00 update in 2026. English Trailer Japanese Trailer Future Update Trailer Season 4 launched last July. The season is adding Cyberpunk:...
Fate/Grand Order Game Marks 10th Anniversary With Animated Video
Chainsaw Man's Ryū Nakayama directed video at Andraft
― The "Fate/Grand Order Fes. 2025 ～10th Anniversary～" event debuted a 10th anniversary promotional video for the Fate/Grand Order game on Sunday. Chainsaw Man anime series director Ryū Nakayama directed the video at Andraft. The video features the theme song "Subarashii Sekai" (Wonderful World) by Yoh Kamiyama×YOSUKE from SPYAIR. Aniplex released ...
Donkey Kong Bananza Game Review
There is no such thing as a perfect work of art, but Donkey Kong Bananza gets about as close to perfection as possible.
― One of the first video games I can remember playing as a young tyke was my dad's copy of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest on the Super Nintendo. When I was old enough to get a Game Boy Pocket of my own, one of the first purchases ever made with my allowance was a copy of ...
Beyblade X Evobattle Game Streams New Video
Game launches on November 13
― FuRyu started streaming a new promotional video for the Beyblade X Evobattle game on Sunday. The video features narration by voice actor Wataru Komada, who voices the character Number Zero in the Beyblade X anime. FuRyu will release the game for the Nintendo Switch and for PC via Steam on November 13. The action game will add a three-part "evolution" component with "ult...
Fate/hollow ataraxia Remastered Game Releases on August 7
Game launches for PC via Steam, Switch
― Type Moon Games began streaming a promotional video on Saturday that announces that the Fate/hollow ataraxia REMASTERED visual novel will release on August 7. The company also began streaming a minigame introduction movie. The game will launch for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. The company previously announced the 2025 release window in the pamphlet for the...
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Game Adds Wilnas on August 5
Meg launches in game in October
― Cygames announced on Sunday that its Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising fighting game will add Wilnas as part of the game's Character Pass 2 on August 5. Cygames is also streaming a gameplay trailer for the character. The video also reveals Meg will launch in the game in October The game's Version 2.20 will also launch on August 5. The game will also launch a collaborat...
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes Fighting Game Adds Izumi on August 19
Character is 3rd in game's Season Pass
― Arc System Works America streamed an Izumi reveal trailer on Sunday for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, the newest installment in French Bread's original Under Night In-Birth 2D fighting game series. Izumi (voiced by Reina Kondo) will join the game on August 19. The game was featured at the EVO event this weekend, and Defiant won the tournament for the game...
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Game Outlines Free Update in Trailer
New update to launch on August 7
― Capcom revealed on Sunday that it will release a free title update for its Capcom Fighting Collection 2 game on August 7. The free update will include quality-of-life updates, new artwork, remixed tracks, and more content for Street Fighter Alpha 3 UPPER, including Maki, Yun, Eagle, and Ingrid. Capcom Fighting Collection 2 launched for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation ...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 21-27
Super Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 version debuts at #3
― Japan's Game Ranking: July 21-27 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5 76,224 1,571,833 2NSw 2Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo July 17 53,951 181,856 3NSw 2Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV Nintendo July 24 18,169 18,169 4PS5Wuchang: Fallen Fea...
Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact Fighting Game Teases More Season Pass Characters in Video
Game launched on July 17; 1st DLC character Nephelpito debuts in game this fall
― Bushiroad streamed a new video on Saturday for Bushiroad Games and Eighting's Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact 2D 3v3 fighting game based on Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter manga, which teases more charactesr in the game's Season Pass 1. The video seemingly teases the characers Phinks Magcub, Shizuku Murasaki, and Zeno ...
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Game Revealed for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Steam
New version to have single-player mode, crossplay, rollback netcode, DLC character
― The staff for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., a new version of the Virtua Fighter 5 3D fighting game, revealed during the EVO event on Friday that Sega will release Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam versions wi...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sells Over 6 Million Units
Mario Kart World launch game sells 5.63 million units
― Nintendo revealed on Friday the year-end results for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2025. The new Nintendo Switch 2 system has sold 5.82 million units as of June 30. The company added in its report that after seven weeks, which is past the June 30 date, Switch 2 has sold over 6 million units. Switch 2 software sales amount to 8.67 millio...
Nintendo Switch Prices Rise in U.S.; Switch 2 Console Prices Remain Unchanged
U.S. president signed executive order to adjust global tariffs on Thursday
― Nintendo announced on Friday that it is raising the price of the original Nintendo Switch, Lite, and OLED consoles, as well as Switch accessories in the United States "based on market conditions." The company is also raising the prices for certain Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, amiibo, and the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo pr...
This Week in Games - One More Path Ahead
Jean-Karlo looks at the exciting new game announcements from this week's Nintendo Partner Showcase, breaks down Sony's lawsuit against Tencent, and payment processors are in the spotlight again as adult games get delisted.
― Welcome back, folks! I've spoken before about my regrets over not having played any of the Daemon X Machina games. The good news is, I was given a chance to do so—and I'm current...
Shadow Labyrinth Game Review
Has PAC-MAN come a long way since Symphony of the Night? I’m not sure.
― As 2024 came to a close, Prime Video's Secret Level threw viewers for a loop with Circle—a strangely dark reimagining of video game forefather, PAC-MAN. Not long after, Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed that the animated short was a stealth teaser for an upcoming Search Action title, Shadow Labyrinth. Since the announcement, ...
The Silent Hill f Staff on Moving the Horror to Japan
Amidst the screams of onlookers, I had the opportunity to discuss Silent Hill f's new setting in Ebisugaoka, and try our best to avoid major story spoilers.
― In Anime Expo's Entertainment Hall, there was a plethora of booths dedicated to gaming and merchandise, but one of the largest was Konami's Silent Hill presentation. Enveloped by black walls covered in red spider lilies, a huge line of fear-s...
Shiravune Reveals Release Dates for Steam Versions of Aquapazza: Aquaplus Dream Match, Utawarerumono: Zan Games
AQUAPAZZA: Aquaplus Dream Match releases on September 25, Utawarerumono: ZAN releases on October 23
― Shiravune announced on Thursday that it will release the AQUAPAZZA: Aquaplus Dream Match fighting game on Steam on September 25, and it will release the Utawarerumono: ZAN game on Steam on October 23. Shiravune will release both games with Japanese audio and interface and subtitles in English, Japane...
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Game Previewed in New Trailer
Game to launch for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam/Windows on October 30
― Nintendo and Square Enix revealed a new trailer on Thursday during the Nintendo Direct livestream for the "HD-2D" remakes for Dragon Quest I & II. English trailer Japanese trailer The game collection will launch on October 30 for Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Window...
Konami Reveals Momotaro Dentetsu 2 Game for Release on Switch, Switch 2 on November 13
Game to have 2 maps for eastern, western Japan
― Nintendo and Konami revealed during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Thursday the Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru (Your Town is Sure to be There Too) game that will release for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on November 13 in Japan. The latest game in the Momotaro Dentetsu board game-syle video game series will have differ...
NIS Announces Hono Gurashi no Niwa Game for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Steam in July 2026
Team behind Yomawari series make countryside life simulation game
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Direct livestream on Thursday that Nippon Ichi Software is developing the Hono Gurashi no Niwa game for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The game is slated for release on July 30, 2026. The game centers on a young protagonist who is lost and wanders around a m...
Romancing Saga 2 Remake Game Launches for Switch 2
Remake launched for Switch, PS5/4, PC in October 2024
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Direct livestream on Thursday that Square Enix's Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven remake game launched on Thursday in both English and Japanese for the Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 version includes enhanced graphics with a higher resolution and higher framerate, as well as shorter loading times. En...
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Game Review
This game drags its feet so hard you would think it had 2 ton weights strapped to them.
― Man, I was so excited when this game started up because it really just throws you right into the swing of things. There's no extended prologue or even much of a summary. One of the first screens you see once you boot up this game for the first time is you're thrown into a fight with a simple command list in the ...
Final Fantasy Tactics Game Remaster's Trailer Previews Story
Game launches for PS5, PS4, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam on September 30
― Square Enix streamed during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday a story trailer for Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles, the Final Fantasy Tactics remastered bundled edition. Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles will feature two versions of the game. The enhanced version features ...
Persona 3 Reload Game Gets Switch 2 Release on October 23
Game launched for PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC in February 2024
― Atlus revealed during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday that its Persona 3 Reload game will get a release for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23. Persona 3 Reload launched for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Windows and Steam in February 2024. The game was also available for Xbox Ga...
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Game's Trailer Previews Story
Spinoff of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launches in winter for Switch 2
― Nintendo streamed during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday a new trailer for Koei Tecmo's Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a new game in the Hyrule Warriors series and a spinoff of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The video previews the game's story, and the end of the trailer teases a...
Yakuza Kiwami 2, Yakuza Kiwami Games Get Switch 2 Releases
Both games launch on November 13 with new in-game text language support
― Sega revealed during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday that it will release its Yakuza Kiwami 2 and Yakuza Kiwami games — both remakes of the original Yakuza (Ryū ga Gotoku, or Like a Dragon) and Yakuza 2 action games, respectively — for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 13. A bundle including both games will be avai...
How No Sleep for Kaname Date Developers Gave the Game Its Name
Director Kazuya Yamada and localization producer Alex Flagg answered our questions about certain game mechanics and how they came up with the game's name.
― During Anime Expo 2025, we got to sit down with Spike Chunsoft and talk about No Sleep For Kaname Date from AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES. It's the latest entry in the visual novel series. Director Kazuya Yamada and localization producer Alex Flagg answe...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game Gets Releases on Switch, Switch 2 on November 14
New releases feature optional motion controls
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on Thursday that Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, the new game in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise, is getting releases on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on November 14. The new releases feature optional motion controls. The Switch and Switch 2...
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