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Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact Game Adds DLC Character Zeno on June 18
Zeno is 4th, final character in Season Pass 1
― Arc System Works streamed a new character video on Thursday for Bushiroad and Eighting's Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact 2D 3v3 fighting game based on Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter manga, and it announces that the DLC character Zeno will launch on June 18 as the fourth and final character of Season Pass 1. The game added the first Season Pass 1 DLC c...
Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero, Trails to Azure Games' Trailer Reveals September 10 Release for Switch 2, PS5
Games also have Crossbell duology Limited Edition
― NIS America announced on Thursday that it will release The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure games for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 on September 10. The company streamed a release date trailer for both games: There is also The Legend of Heroes Crossbell duology Limited Edition, which includes a Colle...
Stupid Never Dies Action Game Debuts in Fall
Hiroyuki Kobayashi's GPTrack50 studio develops game for PS5, PC
― Osaka-based game development studio GPTrack50 revealed in a new trailer on Wednesday its Stupid Never Dies action game will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam in fall 2026. The company describes the game: Julia has frozen to death. Monsters roam the streets. How did the world end up like this…? Davy, the timid zombie protagonist...
Over Requiemz Otome Game's Trailer Previews Opening Song
Game launches on Switch in West on August 20
― Aksys Games began streaming a new trailer for Idea Factory and Kogado Studio's OVER REQUIEMZ, an otome game based on The Wizard of Oz, on Tuesday. The trailer previews the game's opening theme song "Muted Expectations" by Hisano. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch in the West on August 20.Aksys Games describes the story:In a dark reimagining of the...
Digimon Story Time Stranger Game Launches Demo for Switch, Switch 2
Switch, Switch 2 release launches on July 10
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America revealed via a trailer on Wednesday a playable demo for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 release of its Digimon Story Time Stranger game. In the video, Terriermon Assistant introduces the demo, which is available on the NIntendo eShop now.
The game will launch for Switch and Switch 2 on July 10. The Switch 2 version f...
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Soccer Game Unveils New 'Battle of the Strongest' Trailer
Game launches for Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on August 28
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America revealed on Wednesday a new trailer titled "Battle of the Strongest" for Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, a new soccer game based on Yōichi Takahashi's Captain Tsubasa manga. The game will launch on August 28 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.Pre-orders for the game ...
Beast of Reincarnation Game Reveals Voice Cast
Yui Ishikawa leads cast of August 4 game
― Game Freak (Pokémon) unveiled in a developer interview during the "PC Gaming Show 2026" livestream on Sunday the voice cast for its Beast of Reincarnation game.
Yui Ishikawa portrays the protagonist Emma. Other cast members include Miyuki Satou, Akio Ōtsuka, Sumire Morohoshi, Yū Kobayashi, Akira Ishida, Satoshi Mikami, Rina Satōh and Tetsuo Kanao. The game...
The Arena Studio to Develop Adaptations of Fatal Fury, The Art of Fighting Games
Live-action films, webtoon, animated series of "South Town Saga" planned
― Entertainment news website The Hollywood Reporter reported on Friday that The Arena production studio (formerly known as Arena SNK) is developing the "South Town Saga," a series of media adaptations based on SNK's Fatal Fury and The Art of Fighting game franchises. The planned adaptations include live-action films, a webtoon, ...
Splatoon Raiders Game Introduces Mechanics in New Trailer
Game launches for Switch 2 on July 23
― Nintendo presented a new trailer for Splatoon Raiders, a new single-player spinoff game in its Splatoon series, during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday.
The game will launch on July 23 for Nintendo Switch 2.Tthree new amiibo based on members of in-series band Deep Cut - Frye, Shiver and Big Man - who are in the game as swashbuckling musicians, will sh...
Pokémon Pokopia Game Offers Expansion Pass DLC, Free Update in August
Update adds underwater exploration
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday that Pokémon Pokopia, its cozy-style life simulation crafting game for the Pokémon franchise, will offer paid Expansion Pass DLC, as well as a free update in August. The Expansion Pass DLC adds the Bubbly Basin town in August as part 1 of the pass, additional new features in late 2026 as part 2, a...
Star Fox Switch 2 Game Remake Launches Playable Demo
Remake of Star Fox 64 launches on June 25
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday that Star Fox, a remake of Star Fox 64 with new graphics, new art style, a multiplayer option, and other gameplay additions, would debut a playable demo later that day.
The demo features a tutorial and one of the game's opening stages. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25....
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game Streams Animated Video by Masami Ōbari
Game debuted in April 2025
― SNK revealed on Monday an animated video for its Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves fighting game, teasing the appearance of a new character.
The video credits Masami Ōbari (Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture, The King of Fighters XV, Battle Arena Toshinden) as the director, storyboarder, chief animation director, and creative producer, while Reiji Sakagami served as character d...
GungHo Announces Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet Game for Switch 2
Sequel game in development for Switch 2 next spring
― GungHo announced during the "Nintendo Direct livestream" on Tuesday it is developing Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, a sequel to its 2020 free-to-play online Switch game, for the Nintendo Switch 2 next spring. The company describes the game:The Ninja Gum action of Ninjala is back, now with the series' first-ever open-world!In Ninjala 2: The Uncha...
Hello Kitty Party Land Game Announced for Switch, Switch 2 on October 29
Party game features over 160 Sanrio characters
― Bandai Namco announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday that Hello Kitty Party Land, a new party game featuring Sanrio characters, will launch for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on October 29. The game features over 40 mini-games, 160 Sanrio characters, 16 partner characters, and several board games for up to four players. Sunblink's ...
Nintendo Announces Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for Switch 2 With 12 Sports
Boxing, Table Tennis, Archery, Tennis, Volleyball, Bowling, Basketball, Golf, Thumb Wrestling, Skateboarding, Power Cruising, Prop Plane
― Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday the Nintendo Switch Sports Resort game, a sucessor to Wii Sports Resort, for release on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22. The trailer previews the 12 motion-controlled sports: The livestream also f...
Tales of Eternia Game Gets Remaster on October 16
Tales of Eternia Remastered launches on Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday that its Tales of Eternia game is getting a remaster. Tales of Eternia Remastered will launch on October 16 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The video features voiceover and th...
Koei Tecmo Announces New Atelier Karia Game for Early 2027
Trailer streamed for game launching for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC
― Koei Tecmo announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday a new game in its Atelier franchise titled Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories. The game will launch in early 2027 worldwide for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The English-subtitled video previews the gam...
Capcom Releases Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition for Switch 2
Game including DLC launches digitally on June 23 with physical release to come
― Capcom announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday that it will release Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 digitally on June 23. The company revealed a trailer: Capcom Europe announced a physical edition shipping in Europe on August 28. The Switch 2 release includes the original ga...
Metaphor: ReFantazio Game Gets Switch 2 Release on November 12
Atlus, Studio Zero's game launched on PS4/5, Xbox X|S, PC in October 2024
― Atlus and Studio Zero announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday that they will release their Metaphor: ReFantazio first full-scale fantasy role-playing game on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12. The company unveiled a trailer: The game launched on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam...
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Game's Trailer Reveals December 3 Release
Game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC
― Square Enix revealed during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday a trailer for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, and it announces that the game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows on December 3. The video previews gameplay, monsters, and characters, includ...
Marvelous, Vanillaware Announce Muramasa: Revenant Blades Game
Game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PC in early 2027
― Marvelous and Vanillaware announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday Muramasa: Revenant Blades, an enhanced edition of the Muramasa: Rebirth and Muramasa: The Demon Blade games. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in early 2027. According to the company, this marks Vani...
Vampire Survivors Developer poncle Announces New Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton Game
Game launches for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC in 2026
― Shueisha Games announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton, poncle's new game in the Jujutsu Kaisen series with gameplay based on its Vampire Survivors title. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2026. The company unveiled a trailer: The s...
Bandai Namco Announces One Piece: Grand Gourmet Cooking Management Simulation Game
Kairosoft's game launches for Switch 2, Switch, PC, smartphones on October 23
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday One Piece: Grand Gourmet, a new cooking management simulation game in the One Piece series, by Kairosoft. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, iOS, and Android on October 23. The company unveiled a t...
FromSoftware's The Duskbloods Switch 2 Game Gets Closed Network Test in Summer
Game launches exclusively for Switch 2 in 2026
― FromSoftware revealed during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday a trailer for The Duskbloods PvPvE multiplayer action game, and it reveals that the game will get a Closed Network Test in summer 2026. The Duskbloods will launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. In the game, players control a Bloodsworn and fight enemies in the world usin...
Tokyo-Based Developer Shapefarm's Orbitals Switch 2 Game Reveals September 3 Release in Trailer
2-player co-op retro anime-inspired game launches exclusively for Switch 2
― Tokyo-based developer Shapefarm unveiled during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday a trailer for its new two player cooperative game Orbitals, and it reveals the September 3 release. The video previews gameplay: The game will launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. In the retro anime-inspired game, players are able ...
Dragon's Dogma 2 Game Gets Switch 2 Version With New 'Dark Arisen' Expansion
Game launches for Switch 2 on October 9, "Dark Arisen" expansion also launches for other systems
― Capcom announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday that it will release the Dragon's Dogma 2 sequel game on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 9. The Switch 2 release will include the base game and the new "Dark Arisen" expansion. Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen will also get new DLC expansion re...
Square Enix Announces Final Fantasy Resonance HD-2D Offline Game Based on Final Fantasy Brave Exvius
Also: Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster collection gets Switch 2 version on July 23
― Square Enix announced during its Nintendo Direct livestream Final Fantasy Resonance, a new HD-2D offline title based on the first story arc of the defunct Final Fantasy Brave Exvius smartphone game. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Mi...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Game Gets Switch 2 Release on September 25
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC on same day
― Capcom announced during the Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday that it will release its Onimusha: Way of the Sword game for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 25. The game will also launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on the same day. There is a playable demo. The remastered Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny game launched for PlaySt...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Game's Video Previews Rhythm Games, Multiplayer Modes
Game launches for Switch on July 2
― Nintendo revealed during its Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday a new trailer for Rhythm Heaven Groove, a new game in the Rhythm Heaven series. The video previews the rhythm games and new cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes: The game will launch for Nintendo Switch on July 2. The game will feature over 80 rhythm games and over 30 cooperative and compe...
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Game's Trailer Reveals 4 Heroes, September 17 Release
Video previews heroes Cai, Dietrich, Theodora, Leda
― Nintendo revealed during its Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday a new trailer for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, a new game in the Fire Emblem strategy RPG series, and it reveals that the game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17. The video previews the story, gameplay, and four heroes: Cai, Dietrich, Theodora, and Leda: The story r...
Nintendo Announces Xenoblade Genesis Game, Switch 2 Editions for 3 Xenoblade Chronicles Titles
Trailer reveals 2027 Switch 2 launch for Xenoblade Genesis
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday Xenoblade Genesis, a new game in its Xenoblade series. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. The company streamed an English-subtitled trailer that previews the story: Nintendo also announced Switch 2 Editions for the Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, ...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Game Review
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a perfect example of the pros and cons of a typical Yoshi game experience.
― Even though most Nintendo games are marketed to people of all ages, I have always found Yoshi games, in particular, to be skewed towards a slightly younger demographic. They're usually much simpler than Mario or Zelda games, for example. While that makes them more accessible, I sometimes feel...
Square Enix Announces Kingdom Hearts IV Game's Switch 2 Release With Trailer; Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC
Collection with previous HD Kingdom Hearts releases launches on October 8
― Square Enix announced during the Nintendo Direct livetsream on Tuesday that it will release its Kingdom Hearts IV game for Nintendo Switch 2 on the same day as the releases for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Microsoft Store. The company did not specify the release date, but it unveiled a trailer: Update: Square En...
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Gets Switch 2 Remake
Remake of 1998 N64 game launches for Switch 2 in 2026
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday a remake for the 1998 Nintendo 64 game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The remake will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The company unveiled a narrated trailer featuring a look at the protagonist Link: The original The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time debuted for N64 ...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 25-31
007 First Light debuts at #2, Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered PS5 version at #5
― Japan's Game Ranking: May 25-31 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 52,483 1,259,031 2PS5 007 First Light H2 Interactive May 27 20,690 20,690 3NSw 2 Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo March 5 14,122 1,038,407 4NSw 2 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Ni...
Chronoscript: The Endless End Action Game Launches This Fall
Action adventure game ships for PS5, PC via Steam
― DeskWorks announced during the "Future Games Show: Summer Showcase" livestream on Saturday that Chronoscript: The Endless End, its new action-adventure game, will launch for the PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam in fall 2026.The company describes the game:A thousand year long story that refuses to end. As the "Editor" trapped within [its] manuscripts, ...
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember Game Announced
Dark Three Kingdoms action RPG launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, Switch 2, PC via Steam in early 2027
― Koei Tecmo revealed during the "Xbox Games Showcase 2026" livestream on Sunday Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, the sequel to Team Ninja's 2023 game Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. The game will debut for Xbox series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox PC (and Xbox Cloud), and PC via Steam in early 2027. Wo L...
Sega Announces Crazy Taxi: World Tour Game for 2027
Game launches for Xbox X|S, PS5, PC via Steam
― Sega announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a new entry in its racing game series, during the "XBOX Games Showcase 2026" livestream on Sunday. The game will launch for Xbox series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store in 2027. Sega discloses on the game's Steam page:
At SEGA Corporation, we utilize generative AI as a s...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Game Announces October 15 Release Date
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam, with Switch release also planned
― Konami announced during the "XBOX Games Showcase 2026" livestream on Sunday that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a new game in its Castlevania series, will launch on October 15 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud, Xbox PC, and PC via Steam. The game will launch in 2026 for the Nintendo Switch. Evil Empire...
Atlus Reveals Persona 6 Game in New Teaser (Updated)
Persona 5 launched in 2016
― Atlus announced during the "XBOX Games Showcase 2026" livestream on Sunday Persona 6, a new entry in its role-playing game series. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud, and PC via Steam.Update: Other platforms confirmed. The company also announced during the same livestream Persona 4 Revival, a remake of its original 2008 role-playi...
Atlus Reveals Persona 6 Game in New Teaser
Persona 5 launched in 2016
― Atlus announced during the "XBOX Games Showcase 2026" livestream on Sunday Persona 6, a new entry in its role-playing game series. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud, and PC via Steam.Update: Other platforms confirmed. The company also announced during the same livestream Persona 4 Revival, a remake of its original 2008 role-playi...
Persona 4 Revival Game Launches February 18, 2027
New title remakes original 2008 game
― Atlus announced during the "XBOX Games Showcase 2026" livestream on Sunday Persona 4 Revival, a remake of its original 2008 role-playing game, will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox series X|S, Xbox PC with Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Steam on February 18, 2027. Update: Added Japanese trailer English Trailer Japanese Trailer
The game is available for pre-order ...
Square Enix Reveals Final Fantasy VII Revelation Game for Release in Spring 2027
Conclusion to remake trilogy will launch simultaneously on all platforms
― Square Enix revealed at the Summer Games Fest event on Friday the Final Fantasy VII Revelation game. The game will launch simultaneously on all platforms (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store) in spring 2027. Naoki Hamaguchi appeared on stage and said the theme of the...
Atari Launches Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered on November 3
Remaster of 2002 game to launch on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2
― Atari announced on Saturday it and Pipeworks' Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered game, a remaster of Pipeworks' 2002 Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee fighting game, will launch on PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 on November 3 (Godzilla Day). The kaiju vs. kaiju remastered ga...
Yuki Kaji Voices Ikemen Cockroaches in New Dating Sim
Can you resist the advances of four handsome cockroaches?
― Japanese insecticide company Earth Corporation made the unlikeliest of announcements on Wednesday: it has released a dating simulator starring voice actor Yuki Kaji. The game goes by the name Gokigen Lovely Days — literally, Happy Lovely Days, but written to emphasize "goki" and "vely" (buri) as a wordplay on the Japanese word for cockroach,...
Steins;Gate Re:Boot Game's Trailer Previews 'Gamma Worldline' Route
Game launches in the West for Xbox Series X|S, Steam on August 20; on Switch, Switch 2, PS5 on October 29
― Spike Chunsoft revealed a new trailer on Saturday for its release of MAGES.' Steins;Gate Re:Boot game. The trailer previews a new story route created for the game, the "Gamma Worldline" story. Spike Chunsoft describes the additional route (the below story summary may contain spoilers):After end...
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game Reveals Collaborations With Godzilla, Evangelion in Video
Game to host collaborations with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Avatar: The Last Airbender later this year
― Sega revealed at the Summer Games Fest event on Friday more upcoming collaborations for its Sonic Racing CrossWorlds game for its first year, in addition to two collaborations it will hold for the game's second year. Sega confirmed the game will have upcoming collaborations with the Teenage Mut...
Palworld Game Reveals Version 1.0 Release on July 10 in Trailer
Game's 1st cinematic trailer streamed
― Pocketpair revealed during the Summer Games Fest event on Friday that its Palworld game will have its Version 1.0 release on July 10. The company also revealed the game's first cinematic trailer. Pocketpair launched Palworld on PlayStation 5 in 68 countries and territories in September 2024, but Pocketpair later stated the game would not launch for PS5 in Japan...
Fumito Ueda Reveals gen ATLAS Game
Single-player open-world action-adventure game was previously known as "Project: Robot"
― Fumito Ueda — game creator of such games as Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, and The Last Guardian — revealed his new game gen ATLAS at the Summer Games Fest event on Friday. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Epic Games Store. Microsoft describes the game: gen ATLAS is a single-play...
Koei Tecmo Reveals Attack on Titan 3 Game
Game launching for PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Steam to tell entire anime's story from beginning to end
― Koei Tecmo Games and Omega Force revealed the Attack on Titan 3 game during the Summer Games Fest event on Friday. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. English version Japanese version Koei Tecmo Games describes the game: Attack on Tita...
Street Fighter 6 Game Reveals Yasmine, Arjun, Bosch, Final Fantasy VII's Tifa in Year 4
Animated video reveals 4 characters
― Capcom revealed the characters that will be available in Year 4 of its Street Fighter 6 fighting game. The new characters include Yasmine, Arjun, Bosch, and Final Fantasy VII's Tifa. English version Japanese version The game launched in June 2023 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Capcom released the game on Nintendo Switch 2 in ...
Monster Hunter Wilds Gets 'Ascendance' Expansion in 2027 (Updated)
Game launched in February 2025, released final major content update in December
― Capcom revealed an expansion for its Monster Hunter Wilds game at the Summer Games Fest event on Friday. The expansion, titled Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance, will launch in 2027.The Monster Hunter Wilds game debuted globally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in February 2025. The game sold over 8 mil...
Stranger Than Heaven Game's Trailer Reveals Tupac, More Cast, January 15 Release
Like a Dragon's Kiryu voice actor Takaya Kuroda, Kouhei Tsuji, Yasukaze Motmoiya also join cast
― Sega unveiled during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on Friday a new trailer for Ryu ga Gotoku Studio's Stranger Than Heaven game (previously codenamed "Project Century"). The video reveals more cast members, including the late American rapper Tupac, and the January 15 release for Xbox Series X|S, P...
Sega, Ryu ga Gotoku Studio Reveal Virtua Fighter Crossroads Game in Trailer (Updated)
Game launches in 2027
― Sega and its Ryu ga Gotoku Studio revealed the Virtua Fighter Crossroads game for a release in 2027 at the Summer Games Fest event on Friday. The above trailer describes "A city you've never seen, A story you've never heard, A totally new Virtua Fighter." The trailer features the new fighter Cielo, and Sega of America stated the game will have an "unconventional new approach t...
Platinum Games Announces New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin Game
Game based on 2020 comic book series
― Paramount Games announced during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on Friday that Platinum Games is developing a new game in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin. Paramount Games describes the story, based on a comic book series of the same name: "In a future, battle-ravaged New York City, a lone survi...
Bandai Namco Announces Gundam: Rogue Orbit Game
Game launches for PS5, Xbox X|S, PC in 2027
― Bandai Namco announced during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on Friday a new game in the Gundam franchise titled Gundam Rogue Orbit. The game is scheduled to launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam in 2027. In the game, players suit up as pilot RE-X and control Gundam Helix, RE-X's high-mobility suit. The game features fast-paced ...
Resident Evil: Code Veronica Game Gets Remake
Game launches for PS5, Switch 2, Xbox X|S, PC in 2027
― Capcom announced during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on Friday Resident Evil Veronica, a remake, or reimagining, of the 2000 Resident Evil: Code Veronica game, for release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2027. Although the trailer and event's host Geoff Keighley refer to the game as Resident Evil...
This Week in Games - Sony State of Play 2026: Just Don't Call It "Goddess of War"
A new direction for God of War, plenty of Marvel news, and of course the burning question of what Jean-Karlo will play next fill this week's column.
― Welcome back, folks! At the time of writing, I'm quite close to finishing the first entry in .hack//GU. I'm looking forward to jumping into a shorter game once I'm done. I've been considering Gravity Circuit as it had a sequel announced recently. On th...
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Game Streams Walkthrough Trailer
Game's Deluxe Edition launches on September 29, regular edition launches on October 2
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a walkthrough trailer on Thursday for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the newest game in its Ace Combat modern air combat franchise. The game will launch on October 2 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Players will also receive Ace Combat Zero: The Be...
Meiji Tokyo Renka: Twilight Kiss Visual Novel's English Version Releases on Switch, Steam on October 29
Opening movie for visual novel streams on YouTube
― The website for the Meiji Tokyo Renka: Twilight Kiss game announced on Friday Dramatic Create will release the game on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on October 29. Dramatic Create also streamed the opening movie for the visual novel. The game is a sequel game to the Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon visual novel. The game will have options for English,...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, May 31-June 6
NANA anime; Billy Bat, I'm No Angel, Secondhand Sisters manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Dark Future BDCite Kitty Media US$29.98 June 2 NANA - Complete Collection BDAnimeNewsNetwork Sentai Filmworks US$99.98 June 2 Print Manga Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Always a Catch! How I Punched My Way into Marrying a Prince Graphic Novel (GN) 7Plea...
Baki: Strongest Proof Mobile Game's Trailer Introduces Musashi Miyamoto
Smartphone training sim game debuted on November 22 for iOS, Android
― The official YouTube channel for TMS' anime began streaming on Wednesday a trailer for Baki: Strongest Proof, a new smartphone game for the Baki franchise, introducing Musashi Miyamoto for his launch in the game. The video also gives an overview of the game, which debuted on November 22 for iOS and Android devices. In the training...
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Switch 2 Game Launches Worldwide on August 28
Switch 2 version was delayed from 2025 to 2026
― FromSoftware announced on Thursday that is releasing Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the Elden Ring game, physically and digitally worldwide on August 28. FromSoftware had delayed the game from 2025 to 2026 in order to work on the game's performance. The new version includes content from the DLC expansion Shadow of the E...
Pokémon Champions Game's Mobile Version Launches on June 17
The Pokémon Company International announced on Wednesday that it will release the battle-focused game Pokémon Champions on iOS and Android on June 17. Pre-registration is open. The game will have cross-play between the mobile and Nintendo Switch versions. Players can also receive a Raichu and the Mega Stones Raichunite X and Raichunite Y in their in-game mailbox between June 17-September 2. Pokémo...
Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered Game's Trailer Confirms Ziluan, October 1 Launch
Game launches for PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam
― Koei Tecmo confirmed the addition of Dynasty Warriors: Origins protagonist Ziluan and the October 1 launch for Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered, a remastered version of its original 2001 game, in a new trailer during Sony's "State of Play" livestream on Tuesday. The game will launch for the PlayStation 5 on October 1 afte...
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Game Showcases Knights of Doom in Trailer
Knights of Doom team includes Magneto, Green Goblin, Carnage
― Sony Interactive Entertainment presented a new trailer for PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works, and Marvel Games' Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls 4v4 tag team fighter game during its "State of Play" livestream on Tuesday. The trailer highlights the Knights of Doom, featuring Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage. The voice cast for the charac...
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Game to Launch on October 2
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War included as pre-order bonus
― Bandai Namco announced during Sony's "State of Play" livestream on Tuesday that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the newest game in its Ace Combat modern air combat franchise, will launch on October 2 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Players will also receive Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War as a pre-order bonus for th...
Silent Hill: Townfall Game Launches on September 24
Screen Burn, Annapurna Interactive co-develop game for PS5, PC
― Konami announced during Sony's "State of Play" livestream on Tuesday that Screen Burn and Annapurna Interactive's Silent Hill: Townfall game will launch on PlayStation 5 on September 24. The game will also launch on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.Konami describes the game:Simon Ordell is called back to the island of St. Amelia to ‘pu...
Unseen Studio's Kemuri Game Streams 1st Gameplay Trailer
Yokai possession action game launches on PS5 in 2027
― Game director Ikumi Nakamura's Unseen game studio unveiled the first gameplay trailer for its Kemuri game during Sony's "Stage of Play" livestream on Tuesday. The game will launch for the PlayStation 5 in 2027.The game features solo or up 3-person co-op play where players take on the role of Yokai Hunters.Nakamura worked on Capcom's Okami as an e...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Game Announces September 25 Release, Playable Demo
Game also ships for for Xbox X|S, PC via Steam in 2026
― Capcom revealed during Sony's "State of Play" livestream on Tuesday its Onimusha: Way of the Sword game will launch for PlayStation 5 on September 25. The company also revealed a playable demo is available now. Release Date Trailer
Demo Trailer
The game will also ship for Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2026.. The remastered Onimusha 2...
Magical Craft: My Enchanted Dress Shop Switch Game Heads West
Dress-making life-sim launches on October 2
― Imagineer announced on Tuesday that it will release syn Sophia's Magical Craft: My Enchanted Dress Shop (Magical Craft: Neko to Maho no Dress) life simulation game physically and digitally in the West for Nintendo Switch on October 2. In the game, players can create dresses. More designs unlock upon leveling up. In addition, players can shop, gather mater...
Star Fox Switch 2 Remake Game's Overview Trailer Previews Characters, Stages, Battle Mode
Remake of Star Fox 64 launches on June 25
― Nintendo began streaming on Tuesday an overview trailer for Star Fox, a remake of Star Fox 64, with new graphics, new art style, a multiplayer option, and other gameplay additions. The video previews the game's characters, stages, and Battle Mode: The game will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25. The game retains the layout and general mechanics of the ...
This Week in Anime - Dungeons & Dragons & Wizards
How much of the modern Japanese fantasy genre comes from old computer games? Coop and Lucas find out!
― How much of the modern Japanese fantasy genre comes from old computer games? Coop and Lucas find out! The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Full Disclosure: Coop Bicknell regularly works with MediaOCD and the current incarnati...
Eternal Palace Sakura Game's Video Reveals Fall Release
Demo available now for 3D action roguelite game
― Shochiku unveiled a trailer for Denneko Yuugi's Eternal Palace Sakura game during Summer Game Fest's "The Mix Summer Game Showcase" livestream for indie games on Monday. The video reveals the fall release (footage begins at 56:35 below): The company previously streamed a trailer last October: Shochiku describes the 3D action roguelite game:
Step into ...
Un:Me Game's Trailer Reveals Switch 2, PS5 Releases
Psychological horror game to also launch on PC
― Shueisha Games unveiled an English-subtitled trailer for historia Inc.'s Un:Me during Summer Game Fest's "The Mix Summer Game Showcase" livestream for indie games on Monday. The video reveals that the game will get releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, in addition to PC via Steam: Shueisha Games describes the story:
A girl awakens in a myst...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 18-24
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book debuts at #2
― Japan's Game Ranking: May 18-24 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 64,899 1,206,548 2NSw 2 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Nintendo May 21 39,661 39,661 3NSw 2 Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo March 5 22,821 1,024,285 4NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5, 2025 13,699 2,952,208 5NSw 2Tales of Ar...
This Week in Mobile Games - Nevertheless, it's Everness
Josh finally gets the chance to sit down with Neverness to Everness!
― Hello there, and welcome once more to the latest edition of the column, as well as to the month of June! I managed to line up some time off over the last few days to get some ducks in order and solve some device issues, and was finally able to spend a bit of time with Neverness to Everness. And without further ado, let's get into ...
Like a Dragon/Yakuza Stage Play Reveals Main Cast, August Debut
Show runs from August 21-30 featuring top characters from last year's popularity poll
― The staff for the Like a Dragon/Yakuza game's planned stage play announced on Tuesday the play will run in Tokyo from August 21-30 under the title Butai Ryu ga Gotoku: Kamurochō Hakkenden (Like a Dragon Stage: Kamurochō Hakkenden).The cast includes:Yūya Uno as Kazuma KiryūShuji Kikuchi as Goro MajimaHaruto Sakurab...
Sakura Wars Game Franchise Gets 3rd Stage Play Adaptation
Shin Sakura Taisen the Stage: Seiden Tsurugi runs in Tokyo from September 18-27
― Sega's Shin Sakura Taisen game is getting a new stage play adaptation titled Shin Sakura Taisen the Stage: Seiden Tsurugi (New Sakura Wars the Stage: Tale of Truth Tsurugi), which will run at Theater Sun Mall in Tokyo from September 18 - 27. Yūri Ōta stars as Asagi Tо̄dо̄.Haruki Iwata plays Shirahime Okita.Chihaya Yoshi...
Halca Performs Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games Anime's Ending Song
Anime reveals new collaboration with Street Fighter 6 game
― The staff for the television anime of Eri Ejima's Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games (Tai Ari Deshita: Ojō-sama wa Kakutō Game Nante Shinai) manga revealed on Saturday halca will perform the ending theme song "New Game."The staff also announced a new collaboration with Street Fighter 6. The staff had first announced a collaboration betw...
Dragon Quest Fan Is Literally Counting Down to XII's Release
Just one more game to complete a Dragon Quest wall clock
― A Dragon Quest fan who simply goes by the name "Pu" is patiently waiting for the 12th installment of the game franchise, and unlike most of us, is doing something about it. On April 20, Pu posted a photo of a wall clock, with the hour marks replaced with the mainline Dragon Quest game boxes. 今日エアコンの清掃業者さんが来てくれたんだけど、玄関入ってから『ドラクエ好きなんですねー』リビング入っ...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, May 24-30
From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! anime; Every Adventure Needs a Weapon!, Love from the Tip of the Tongue, The Scum Laugh manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! BDAnimeNewsNetwork Sentai Filmworks US$69.98 May 26 Print Manga Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date The Adventure ...
Inazuma Eleven Cross Game Launches for iOS, Android on June 9
Level 5 and Aiming announced at the Inazuma Eleven: Grand Strategy Showcase on Friday that the Inazuma Eleven: Cross game will launch for iOS and Android on June 9. The Japan National Team 2026 Project will feature new commemorative artwork and add Mark Evans (Mamoru Endo in Japanese) and Jude Sharp (Yuto Kido in Japanese) wearing Japan's national team uniform to the game. Level 5 also revealed th...
This Week in Games - Quests of Mana
Mana fans, rejoice! The beloved and beleaguered franchise has some good news for English-language fans!
― Welcome back, folks! I've been keeping up with the first .hack//GU game in my spare time, and it's... disappointing me some. I love the .hack games' conceit of your party members being other players, making some of them unavailable during certain stretches of the game. But in the GU titles, this ...
Code Geass Franchise Gets New Smartphone Game This Year
Code Geass Knightmare Survivor "survivor action" game will be free to play
― Game developer JORO announced on Friday it is developing the Code Geass Knightmare Survivor game for iOS and Android, slated for release this year. Pre-registration is available now. 【#コードギアス 新作ゲーム始動‼】スマホ向け新作サバイバーアクション『コードギアス ナイトメア・サバイバー』2026年、配信決定！本日より事前登録の受付を開始いたしました。――終わらない戦場を 駆け抜け、抗え。▼公式HPはこちらhttps://t.co/kgoRYJ0Wqi#ギアサバ...
NieR: Orchestra Concert Ticket Giveaway!
A new concert tour centered around the music of NieR:Automata is coming soon, and ANN has some tickets to give away!
― NieR:Automata was met with near universal praise when it released back in 2017, lauded for its writing, iconic characters, and of course, its exceptional music. With 10 million copies sold, and the game's 10th anniversary on the horizon, creator Yoko Taro and his team have been cele...
Happy Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary From Around the Anime World
Featuring Yuji Horii, Kazuhiko Torishima, PlayStation, Yuki Kaji, Shoko Nakagawa, Hikaru Midorikawa, Ami Shibata, Kazutoshi Soyama, & more!
― May 27 marks the 40th anniversary of popular role-playing video game series Dragon Quest. Created by Yuji Horii with art from legendary manga creator Akira Toriyama, the franchise has seen 11 mainline games (with the 12th on the way), several spin-off games, nu...
Steins;Gate Re:Boot Game Launches in West on Switch 2, Switch, PS5 on October 29
Game also available digitally on Xbox Series X|S, Steam on August 20
― Spike Chunsoft announced on Wednesday it will release MAGES.' Steins;Gate Re:Boot game for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 in North America and Europe on October 29. The game will be available digitally on Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam in North America and Europe on August 20. Physical versions of the ga...
Brigandine: Abyss Game Launches Playable Demo
Game launches for PC on August 26, consoles on August 27
― NIS America revealed in a new trailer on Monday a playable demo available now for Brigandine: Abyss, a new title in Happinet's Brigandine strategy game series, on PC via Steam.
The game will launch worldwide for PC via Steam on August 26, and for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 on August 27. The Xbox release is digital-...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game Streams New Animated Video for Mr. Karate
Season Pass 2 character launched on Wednesday
― SNK revealed on Wednesday a new animated trailer for its Fatal Fury City of the Wolves fighting game, highlighting the DLC character Mr. Karate, who joined the roster on Wednesday as part of the game's Season Pass 2. Masami Ōbari, who previously directed animated trailers for the game's Street Fighter collaboration and for the previous DLC character Wol...
Dragon Quest XI S Game Gets Switch 2 Version
Switch 2 version of "Definitive Edition" launches on September 24
― Square Enix announced on Wednesday, May 27, the 40th anniversary of the original Dragon Quest game, that its Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition game, an enhanced version of the Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age (Dragon Quest XI: Sugisarishi Toki o Motomete) game, is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 ve...
Square Enix Announces Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Game
Video teases Dragon Quest V's Bianca, Nera for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC game
― Square Enix announced in a livestream for the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest franchise on Wednesday a new installment in the Dragon Quest Monsters role-playing game series titled Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World. The game is "coming soon" to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox ...
Dragon Quest XII Game Reveals New Beyond Dreams Subtitle in Sneak Peek Trailer
Game had restarted development since original announcement 5 years ago
― Square Enix announced in a livestream for the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest franchise on Wednesday a new direction and title for its Dragon Quest XII game, the latest main game installment in the company's long-running role-playing game series. which is now titled Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams. The company did not annou...
My Hero Ultra Rumble Game Streams Trailer for Season 17
Season 17 to add new playable character Mirko
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a new trailer on Monday for the upcoming season 17 content for its My Hero Ultra Rumble (My Hero Academia Ultra Rumble in Japan) battle royale-style action game. English Trailer Japanese Trailer The new season will launch the new playable character Mirko and several new costumes on May 27. It will add several n...
Game Developer M2 Cancels Ubusuna Shooting Game
Game first announced in 2014, canceled following lead developer Hiroshi Iuchi's resignation
― Game developer M2 and the company's Representative Director Naoki Horii announced on Sunday that the development of M2's Ubusuna shooting game has been canceled, following the resignation of game creator Hiroshi Iuchi (Ikaruga, Radiant Silvergun), the lead of the team developing the game. M2 stated that Iuch...
Street Fighter 6 Game Previews DLC Character Ingrid in New Character Guide Video
Character joins as part of Year 3 Character Pass on May 28
― The official Street Fighter YouTube channel revealed a new video on Friday for the Street Fighter 6 game previewing DLC character Ingrid's moveset. Ingrid will join the game on May 28 as part of the Year 3 Character Pass.The game added Sagat on August 5, the first character in the Year 3 Character Pass. C. Viper, the second character in the...
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