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Ao Oni Franchise Gets New Game for Switch, PC in 2025
Also: Switch, Steam versions of original game on sale
― The creative agency UUUM announced on Thursday a new game in the Ao Oni horror game series is in development for the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in 2025. ／『青鬼』Nintendo Switch™国内ゲームソフトランキング1位獲得を記念して特別セール開催。さらに2025年に新作タイトルの開発決定＼▼詳しくはこちら！https://t.co/t6PwJsoCVx#青鬼オンライン@aooni_official pic.twitter.com/v44TvObTeO— UUUM (@uuum_news) September 6, 2...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 26-September 1
Gundam Breaker 4 Switch version debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: August 26-September 1 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwGundam Breaker 4 Bandai Namco Entertainment August 29 52,825 52,825 2NSwUmamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash Cygames August 30 37,939 37,939 3PS5Gundam Breaker 4 Bandai Namco Entertainment August 29 32,518 32,518 4PS5Visions of Mana Square ...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game's Trailer Previews Buu Saga
Game launches on October 11 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a new trailer on Friday for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, a new game in its Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise. The new trailer previews the characters who appear in the Majin Buu Saga, including newly announced playable characters Super Buu (Gotenks Absorbed), Super Buu (Goha...
Toei Animation Reveals Noroi Kago: the Grudged Domain Horor Game Based on Gegege no Kitarō Anime; to Launch in 2025
Co-op horror game available for PC via Steam
― Toei Animation started streaming a teaser trailer to announce it and Toydium's indie horror game titled NOROI KAGO: the Grudged Domain (Japanese Title: Noroi Kago: Gegege no Yoru), based on the anime of Shigeru Mizuki's Gegege no Kitarō manga, on Thursday. The game is slated for release on PC via Steam in 2025. English version Japanese version Toei Anima...
Touhou Adventure RPG Marisa of Liartop Mountain's Teaser Reveals Delay to 2025
Game originally slated for 2024
― Developer Unknown X revealed a new story teaser for the Touhou digital tabletop adventure RPG game Marisa of Liartop Mountain on Wednesday. The company is also now listing a 2025 release window, a delay from the original 2024 timeframe. English Teaser Japanese Teaser The game will launch for PC via Steam in 2025. Unknown X describes the game:
Marisa has vanished, and...
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Character Trailer Previews Ichimaru
3D arena fighting game slated for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Monday a new English character trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, a new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The trailer introduces the abilities of Gin Ichimaru: In the game, players use attacks to cut down their o...
Birdie Wing -Golf Girls' Story- Golf Venus Game App's Release Put on Hold
Golf TV anime's smartphone game originally slated for fall 2023
― The staff for Birdie Wing -Golf Girls' Story- Golf Venus, the smartphone game app for Bandai Namco Pictures' original golf television anime Birdie Wing -Golf Girls' Story-, announced on Monday that the release of the game has been temporarily suspended. Pre-registration for the game will also be cancelled for the time being, and the ex...
Atelier Yumia Game's Promo Movie Announces March 21 Launch
Game launches for Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC
― Koei Tecmo and Gust debuted the first promotional movie for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, the newest game in their Atelier series, during the streamed "Hatsubai Kettei Kinen Bangumi" (Launch Date Commemorative Program) on Monday. The movie announces that the game will launch for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlaySt...
Bloomberg Report: NetEase Plans to Close Visions of Mana Developer Ouka Studios
NetEase has laid off most staff at Ouka Studios in Tokyo according to report
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Bloomberg reported on Friday that Chinese game development company NetEase has laid off most of the staff at Ouka Studios (Visions of Mana) in Tokyo and intends to shut down the studio's offices in Shibuya. NetEase had hired former staff from companies such as Capcom, Bandai Namco, and Square Enix when establishing consol...
The Helpful Fox Senko-san Manga Gets Game for Switch, iOS, Android on September 5
Senko-san to Issho launches for Switch, iOS, Android September 5
― The official X/Twitter account for manga creator Rimukoro announced on Saturday the The Helpful Fox Senko-san manga will get a game titled Senko-san to Issho (Together with Senko) for the Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android on September 5. The game is a simulation game where players can enjoy a daily life at home with the titular fox fr...
Dragon's Dogma Game Director Hideaki Itsuno Leaves Capcom
30-year veteran also worked on Devil May Cry series
― Veteran Capcom developer Hideaki Itsuno announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday that he is leaving the company after 30 years to develop a new game in a "new environment." pic.twitter.com/x31uQmGU9v— Hideaki Itsuno (@tomqe) August 31, 2024 The game director and designer has directed Devil May Cry 2, Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening, Devil ...
Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days2 Game Announced for Switch, Steam
Sequel to Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days game launches on January 30
― Bushiroad announced on Saturday that it will launch a sequel to Furyu's Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days game titled Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days2 on January 30, 2025. The company streamed a trailer for the releasing digitally on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The company will include PR cards as first-print bonuses in the phys...
Girls Band Cry Anime Gets Game
Anime's cast revealed smartphone game during streaming marathon
― The cast of the Girls Band Cry anime announced at the end of the anime's streaming marathon on Sunday that production on a game has been green-lit. The announcement did not specify the game's platform or genre. The anime premiered on April 5 and aired for 13 episodes. Toei Animation released the anime in English digitally in North Amer...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, August 25-31
Hell's Paradise, Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition anime; Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi, Someone's Girlfriend manga ship
― The weekly North American Anime, Manga Releases article will be off for the two next weeks, and will be back in mid-September. Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Am I Actually The Strongest? Season 1 BDPlease Crunchyroll US$69.98 August 27 B...
Rusty Rabbit Game Delayed, Adds Switch Version
Game was scheduled to launch on September 24 for PS5, PC
― The official X/Twitter account for NetEase Games and Nitroplus' new Rusty Rabbit side-scrolling game announced on Thursday that the game is getting a Nintendo Switch version, but it is also getting a delay to 2025 so the staff can prepare for its release. The staff will reveal the new release date when it is decided. The game was originally s...
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Game's Trailer Reveals Zelda's Swordfighter Form
Video also previews Still World for September 26 Switch game
― Nintendo began streaming on Friday a trailer titled "Into the Still World, a Journey Continued" for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, the first mainline game in the series that stars Zelda as the main playable character, as opposed to Link. The video reveals Zelda's swordfighter form and previews the Still World: The game will launch...
Guilty Gear Strive Game Gets Switch Version
Switch version featuring 28 characters launches on January 23
― Arc System Works revealed on Friday that its Guilty Gear -Strive- fighting game is getting a Nintendo Switch version on January 23, 2025. The company streamed a trailer for Guilty Gear Strive: Nintendo Switch Edition: The Switch version features 28 characters, including previously released DLC. Season 4 launched on July 22. The season is...
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius Smartphone Game Ends Service
Game ends service on October 30
― Square Enix announced on Thursday that its Final Fantasy Brave Exvius smartphone game is ending service on October 30 at 11:59 p.m. PDT (October 31 at 2:59 p.m. EDT). The company stated that it would be difficult to continue maintaining the app. Sales of the Lapis in-game curreny have halted. There will continue to be events until end of service, after which all play...
Alterna Vvelt -Blue Exorcist Another Story- Smartphone Game Gets Delayed to 2025
Game first slated for release this summer
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Alterna Vvelt -Blue Exorcist Another Story- (Alterna Vvelt: Ao no Exorcist Gaiden) game for the Blue Exorcist franchise, announced on Wednesday that its planned release will be delayed to 2025, to further improve the game's quality. The game's staff stated that they are reconsidering the development schedule...
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Game Gets PC, Mobile Versions on September 11
New releases to include all DLC from Switch version
― Square Enix announced on Tuesday that it will release Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (Dragon Quest Monsters 3), the third main game in the Dragon Quest Monsters series, for PC via Steam, iOS, and Android on September 11. The company streamed a trailer: The PC and mobile releases will include all previously released DLC from the Switch vers...
Blue Protocol Game to End Service Next January, With Release in the West Canceled
Game was once planned for release with Amazon Games
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Bandai Namco Online's Blue Protocol multiplayer online game announced on Wednesday that the game will end its service on January 18, 2025. 「BLUE PROTOCOL」サービス終了のお知らせ誠に勝手ながら2025年1月18日にサービス終了させていただくことになりました。突然のお知らせとなりましたこと深くお詫び申し上げます。今後のアップデートスケジュール詳細は、お知らせをご確認くださいhttps://t.co/eXy9s9q3GI#ブルプロ #BlueProtoc...
Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story Game Debuts for Switch in English, Japanese
Kairosoft' releases game about running sweets shop with Doraemon
― Kairosoft released the Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story game for the Switch on Tuesday. The game is available in English and Japanese. Nintendo describes the game: A game where you run a sweets shop with the popular manga character Doraemon. Let's make Doraemon's favorite dorayaki and create a store that will be the talk of the town. Firs...
The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- Game's Trailer Unveils April 24 Launch in Japan
Danganronpa creators develop game for Switch, Steam
― The official website for Aniplex and Too Kyo Games' adventure strategy game The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- began streaming a new "Extreme and Despair" trailer on Tuesday. The trailer reveals the game's April 24 release date in Japan for Switch and PC via Steam. The site's English version is also streaming the same trailer with English tex...
'Tokimeki Memorial: forever with you' Game Gets Switch Remake in 2025
Tokimeki Memorial: forever with you Emotional game features new illustrations
― Konami announced during the Japanese version of the streamed Nintendo Direct presentation on Tuesday that it is developing a remake of its Tokimeki Memorial: forever with you game titled Tokimeki Memorial: forever with you Emotional for the Switch. The remake will launch in 2025. The game is a remake of the dating simulat...
Beyblade X: XONE Game's Trailer Introduces Story, Battles, Customization
Game will launch for Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam in Japan on November 14
― FuRyu released a new trailer on Tuesday during the Nintendo Direct livestream for Beyblade X: XONE, the newest game in the Beyblade franchise. The company also released a video earlier this month for the game. The trailer introduces the game's story, rivals, battles, and customization system. The game will launch for Nintend...
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival Game Gets PS5, Xbox X|S, PC Release in November
Game launches on November 7
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America announced on Tuesday that the Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival game will get a digital release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on November 7. The demo is currently available to play. The company streamed a trailer: The new release will feature support up to 120 fps. The Setlist Edition of the game includes include...
Imagineer Announces New Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer Game
Game launches for Switch on December 5
― Imagineer announced during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase livestream on Tuesday Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch on December 5. The game will have two new voiced virtual instructors for a total of six with customizable outfits and hairstyles. There will be 30 new instrumental songs, some of which are insp...
1st 2 Suikoden Games' HD Remaster Trailer Reveals March 6 Release Following Delay
Trailer reveals March 6 launch on Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC
― Konami unveiled a trailer on Tuesday during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase livestream for Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars, the HD remastered release of Konami's classic role-playing games Suikoden and Suikoden II, and it reveals the game's March 6 release date. Konami streamed a longer trailer on its ...
Capcom Announces Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Release Date
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 includes Capcom vs. SNK, Power Stone, more games
― Capcom announced on Tuesday during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase livestream the Capcom Fighting Collection, which includes eight fighting games, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam in 2025. The company also revealed that the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics collection will la...
Konami Announces Castlevania Dominus Collection of 3 DS Games, Haunted Castle Arcade Game
Collection launched for Switch, PS5, Xbox, PC on same day
― Konami announced on Tuesday during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase the Castlevania Dominus Collection for release on Nintendo Switch on the same day. The company also revealed that it has released the game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The collection includes the series' three Nintendo DS games Castlevania: Dawn...
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky Game Gets Remake for Switch in 2025
Brief video streamed for The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st
― Nihon Falcom revealed in a short clip during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase on Tuesday a remake of the original The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky game tentatively titled The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st in 2025 (footage starts below at around 24:26). Nintendo's Japanese YouTube channel featured a lo...
Tales of Graces f Game Gets Remastered Version for Switch, PS4/5, Xbox, PC
Remastered version with included DLC launches on January 17
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Tuesday during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase livestream Tales of Graces f Remastered, a remaster of the PlayStation 3 game Tales of Graces f, which is a port of the original Nintendo Wii's Tales of Graces. The remastered game will launch worldwide for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStati...
Marvelous Unveils Trailer, Spring 2025 Release, Title for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Game
Game formerly titled Rune Factory: Project Dragon launches for Switch, PC
― Marvelous revealed during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase on Tuesday the first trailer for the newly titled Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma game. The company also announced that it will release the game for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in spring 2025. Marvelous describes the story:
Guardians of Azuma takes players ...
Yakuza Kiwami Game Gets Switch Version on October 24
Remake of original Yakuza/Like a Dragon game launches on same day as live-action series
― Sega revealed during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase livestream on Tuesday that it will release Yakuza Kiwami, a remake of the original Yakuza (Ryū ga Gotoku, or Like a Dragon) action game, for Nintendo Switch on October 24. Sega released Yakuza Kiwami in Japan for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in Januar...
Koei Tecmo, Gust Announce Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land Game
Game launches for Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC in early 2025
― Koei Tecmo and Gust announced during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase on Tuesday Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, a new game in its Atelier series. The company also streamed its own announcement trailer that revealed that the game will launch for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series ...
Fairy Tail 2 Sequel RPG's Trailer Reveals December Release
Game launches for Switch, PS5, PS4 on December 13, PC on December 11
― Koei Tecmo began streaming a new trailer for it and Gust's Fairy Tail 2 sequel role-playing game, and it reveals that the game will launch for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 on December 13 and for PC via Steam on December 11. The game will get a "Fairy Tail 2 Guild Box" edition that includes the base game, the v...
PlayStation 5 Console, Peripherals' Suggested Retail Prices Rise in Japan on September 2
Console goes from ¥66,980 to ¥79,980
― Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced on Tuesday that it has increased the suggested retail price of the PlayStation 5 console and its related peripherals, which will take effect in Japan on September 2. The company cited severe external conditions, including recent changes in the global economic situation as the reasons for the price changes. The PlayS...
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Character Trailer Previews Urahara
3D arena fighting game launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Monday a new English character trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, a new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The trailer introduces the abilities of Kisuke Urahara: In the game, players use attacks to cut down the...
Synduality Echo of Ada Game's 'Choose Your Path' Trailer Reveals Closed Network Test
Closed network test registration open until September 3
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming a new "Choose Your Path" trailer for its Synduality Echo of Ada game, and it reveals that the game will have a Closed Network Test on September 13-16 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Registrations are open until September 3. The closed network test will feature enhanced ga...
Touhou Genso Wanderer -FORESIGHT- Game Launches for PS4, Switch on September 18
Latest installment in Fushigi no Gensokyo game series launched for PC via Steam on May 15
― Publisher Phoenixx and developer Aquastyle announced on Saturday that they will release the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch version of the latest installment in their Fushigi no Gensokyo (Touhou Genso Wanderer) roguelike game series Touhou Genso Wanderer -FORESIGHT- on September 18 (September 19 in Japan). P...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 12-18
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles Switch version drops to #15 in 2nd week
― Japan's Game Ranking: August 12-18 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwPowerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 Konami July 18 16,625 251,991 2NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 15,280 5,962,690 3NSwNintendo Switch Sports Nintendo April 29, 2022 13,867 1,388,180 4...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, August 5-11
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles Switch version debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: August 5-11 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwThat Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles Bandai Namco Entertainment August 8 17,271 17,271 2NSwPowerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 Konami July 18 15,747 239,366 3NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Ap...
Alterna Vvelt -Blue Exorcist Another Story- Smartphone Game Reveals New Trailer
Game slated for 2024 release
― Aniplex of America revealed during the "Aniplex of America Industry Panel" at Anime NYC on Friday a new trailer for the Alterna Vvelt -Blue Exorcist Another Story- smartphone game for iOS and Android. The new trailer also introduces the game's "dormitory" system, which features 3D chibi models of the characters. Fukurow note will perform the game's theme song "Irodorar...
Re:Zero Witch's Re:surrection Smartphone Game Launches on August 26
Konomi Suzuki performs theme song for game
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Re:Zero Witch's Re:surrection, the Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- franchise's new smartphone game, announced on Friday the game will launch on August 26. #リゼロ 新作公式スマホゲーム『Ｒｅ：ゼロから始める異世界生活 Witch's Re:surrection』💠2024年8月26日(月)💠💠正式リリース決定 ‼💠サービス開始をお楽しみに✨✅事前登録でサービス開始のお知らせを受け取ろう！https://t.co/acxnH5PyqS#リゼウィチ p...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, August 18-24
Helck, The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 anime; Too Many Losing Heroines!, Kusunoki's Flunking Her High School Glow-Up manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Part 1 BDPlease Crunchyroll US$69.98 August 20 Bungo Stray Dogs Season 5 BDCite Crunchyroll US$69.98 August 20 FLCL BDAnimeNewsNetwork Crunchyroll US$39.98 August 20 Helck BDPlea...
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Game Ends Service on November 29 with Offline Version in Development
Players can transfer save data from original game to new offline flat-fee paid app
― Nintendo announced on Monday that its Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp smartphone game will end service on November 29 at 12:00 a.m. JST (10:00 a.m. EST). The company is planning to release an offline flat-fee paid app that players can transfer their save data to following the end of the original game's service. Some fea...
One Piece Bounty Rush Smartphone Game Gets Steam Release in Fall
Game launched for iOS, Android in 2019
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that its One Piece Bounty Rush smartphone game will launch for PC via Steam this fall, and started streaming an announcement trailer on Tuesday. The game launched for iOS and Android in 2019. The game features four-vs-four team matches in a treasure contest. The goal of each timed match is to gather the most Berries. Player...
Macross: Shooting Insight Game Launches in West on December 6
Red Art Games announced on Wednesday that it will release Bushiroad's Macross: Shooting Insight game physically and digitally for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 in North America and Europe on December 6. The game will get a Deluxe Edition with an artbook and acrylic stand, and a Special Edition with a steelcase, soundtrack, double-sided poster, and five coins. The game launched ...
Amazon Prime Video Announces Secret Level Series Set in Video Game Worlds
Armored Core, Mega Man, PAC-MAN, more featured
― Amazon Prime Video announced Secret Level, an adult animated anthology series from the LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS creative team, with a teaser trailer on Tuesday. The series debuts on December 10. The service describes the series as being set in the world of numerous video game franchises including Armored Core, Concord, Crossfire, Dungeons & Dragons, Exodus...
Tribe Nine Game Streams 'Re:Re:Re:' Trailer
3D action RPG launches for iOS, Android, PC
― Akatsuki and Too Kyo Games revealed during the gamescom Opening Night Live stream on Tuesday a new "Re:Re:Re:" trailer for the Tribe Nine project's 3D action role-playing game. The game will launch for iOS, Android, and PC via Steam. Akatsuki and Too Kyo Games released the game's global beta test earlier this month. The project's anime premiered in Januar...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game's Trailer Reveals Mai Shiranui, April 24 Release
Rebecca Rose, Ami Koshimizu voice returning character
― SNK unveiled on Tuesday during gamescom Opening Night Live stream that its upcoming new fighting game Fatal Fury City of the Wolves will launch on April 24, 2025. The trailer also reveals that Mai Shiranui will join the lineup. Rebecca Rose and Ami Koshimizu voice the character in English and Japanese, respectively. English Japanese Other return...
Monster Hunter Wilds Game's 3rd Trailer Reveals Lala Barina, Scarlet Forest
Also: Windward Plains Apex Predator Rey Dau
― Capcom unveiled on Tuesday during the gamescome Opening Night Live stream a new trailer for its Monster Hunter Wilds game. The video reveals the new monster Lala Barina and the new location Scarlet Forest, as well as the Windward Plains Apex Predator: Rey Dau: The game is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2025. CAPC...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game's Trailer Reveals Ultimate Gohan, Super Buu
Buu saga characters join game launching on October 11
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Tuesday during gamescom Opening Night Live stream a new trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, a new game in its Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise, and it reveals Ultimate Gohan and Super Buu from Dragon Ball Z's Buu saga: The game launches on October 11 for PlayStation 5, Xb...
Persona 3 Reload Game's DLC Trailer Reveals Joker Battle
"Episode Aigis -The Answer-" DLC launches on September 10
― Atlus unveiled a new trailer during gamescom Opening Night Live on Tuesday for the upcoming Persona 3 Reload game's "Episode Aigis -The Answer-" DLC, and it reveals a challenge battle against Persona 5's protagonist Joker. The DLC is the third part of the game's Expansion Pass collection of DLC and will launch on September 10. The DLC includ...
Street Fighter 6 Game's Trailer Reveals Terry Bogard's September 24 Release Date
Gameplay trailer previews Fatal Fury crossover character
― Capcom revealed a new gameplay trailer for Terry Bogard, the new DLC character for its Street Fighter 6 game, during the gamescom Opening Night Live stream on Tuesday. The video reveals Terry's September 24 release. Terry Bogard is a crossover character from SNK's Fatal Fury fighting game series, and is the second character for the game's Yea...
The Quintessential Quintuplets' 2nd Goto Pazu Story Game Delayed to October 31
Game originally slated for September 26 release
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of MAGES.' Gotōbun no Hanayome: Goto Pazu Story 2nd, the second Gotōbun no Hanayome: Goto Pazu Story console game in The Quintessential Quintuplets franchise, announced on Tuesday that the game's release date ihas been delayed to October 31, to further improve its quality. The game was originally slated for Se...
Nintendo Museum to Open on October 2
Kyoto museum to feature games, interactive exhibits, gallery of past products
― Nintendo announced during the streamed "Nintendo Museum Direct" presentation on Tuesday that the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto will open on October 2. Shigeru Miyamoto also hosts a tour of the museum's various facilities in the video. The game director guides the viewer through each floor of the building. The first floor featu...
Fantasy Life i Switch Game Delayed Again Indefinitely
Level 5 to reveal new release timing during online event this summer
― Level 5 announced on Monday that it is delaying the Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time game for Nintendo Switch indefinitely. The game was originally scheduled to launch on October 10, following several delays. The company will reveal more details about the new release timing during the "LEVEL5 VISION 2024 TO THE WORLD'S CHI...
Silent Hill 2 Remake Game's Trailer Previews Story
Game launches for PS5, PC on October 8
― Konami began streaming a story trailer for the Silent Hill 2 game remake on Monday: The game will launch on October 8 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. While Konami initially stated that the Silent Hill 2 remake will be a PS5 exclusive for 12 months, the game's Steam page lists it with an October 8 release date, the same as the PS5 version. Bloober Team's (L...
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered Game Gets International Version Physically/Digitally
Game with additional language options, Special Editions launches early next year
― Square Enix announced on Monday that its Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered game is getting an international version with both a digital and physical release through Red Art Games. Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International will feature French, German, Italian and Spanish text, in addition to Japane...
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Character Trailer Previews Chad
3D arena fighting game launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Monday a new English character trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, a new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The trailer introduces the abilities of Chad (Yasutora Sado): In the game, players use attacks to cut do...
Final Fantasy XVI Game Gets PC Release on September 17
Game to launch on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store
― Square Enix began streaming a "Deliverance" trailer for its Final Fantasy XVI game on Monday, and it reveals that the game get a PC release via Steam and the Epic Games Store on September 17: Square Enix released the game in June 2023 for PlayStation 5 as a PlayStation console exclusive until December 31. Square Enix describes the game: An epic dark ...
Capcom x Tokiwaso Collide For Unique Exhibition
The progenitor for modern manga and modern fighting games come together.
― One of the most iconic locations in manga history is the Tokiwaso apartment. Built in 1952, the apartment was home to the godfather of modern manga, Osamu Tezuka, and some of his contemporaries. Almost like a dormitory, these trailblazers of modern manga pushed the boundaries of what manga could accomplish both narratively and...
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket App Launches for iOS/Android on October 30
Trailer streamed for TCG app
― The Pokémon Company International announced during the 2024 Pokémon World Championships on Sunday that the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app will launch for iOS and Android devices on October 30. The company unveiled a trailer: The app allows users to open two free digital booster packs for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) everyday. Users can collect digital cards...
Metaphor: ReFantazio Game Reveals English Dub Cast
Caleb Yen, Stewart Clarke, Kristin Atherton, Alejandra Reynoso, more star
― Atlus announced on Monday the English dub cast for Metaphor: ReFantazio, Atlus and Studio Zero's first full-scale fantasy role-playing game: Caleb Yen as Protagonist
Stewart Clarke as Strohl
Kristin Atherton as Hulkenberg
Alejandra Reynoso as Gallica
Phillipe Spall as Heismay
Emma Ballantine as Junah
Emily Burnett as Eupha
Da...
Monster Hunter Wilds Game Streams 13 Weapon Overview Videos
Weapon overviews for Heavy Bowgun, Insect Glaive, Gunlance, Hunting Horn, Long Sword, Charge Blade, Light Bowgun, Sword & Shield, Switch Axe, more stream for upcoming 2025 game
― The official YouTube channel for CAPCOM's long-running Monster Hunter action game series added 13 new weapon overview videos for the franchise's newest game Monster Hunter Wilds, adding one new video every day. Heavy Bowgun ...
Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream Game Streams Trailer Highlighting Character Leafa
Fighting game launches in early 2025 for PS5/4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming a character trailer video highlighting Leafa for its Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream game, on Friday. Bandai Namco Entertainment America revealed a trailer on Thursday for "Kirito the Hero," a 2D survival game available in the Premium Edition of Sword Art Online: Fractured Day...
Aniplex to Host Aniplex Online Fest 2024 Event on September 15
Event to feature more than 20 game, anime projects
― Aniplex announced on Friday that it will once again host its Aniplex Online Fest this year, with the event being held on September 15 11:00 p.m. EDT (September 16 at 12:00 p.m. JST). This year's event will feature at least 20 anime and game projects, including: Ameku Takao's Detective Karte; Wind Breaker; Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga; Altern...
Persona 3 Reload Game's 'Episode Aigis' DLC Trailer Highlights Gameplay
Post-game DLC launches on September 10
― Atlus began streaming a new trailer on Thursday for the upcoming Persona 3 Reload game's "Episode Aigis -The Answer-" DLC. The trailer features gameplay footage of battles and exploration for the DLC. The DLC is the third part of the game's Expansion Pass collection of DLC and will launch on September 10. The includes content originally released in Persona 3 F...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, August 11-17
My Unique Skill Makes Me OP even at Level 1, The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy anime; The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store, Alpha Wolfgirl x Omega Wolfboy manga ship"
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Set 18 BDPlease Viz Media US$49.98 August 13 The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy BDCite Sentai Filmworks US$69.98 Augus...
Harvey Awards Nominate Frieren, Delicious in Dungeon, The Summer Hikaru Died, More Manga
Witch Hat Atelier, Berserk, The Shadow Over Innsmouth, more nominated
― The Harvey Awards, which honors outstanding work in comics and sequential art, announced the nominees for this year's awards on Wednesday. The nominees for the Best Manga category are: Mokumokuren's The Summer Hikaru Died (Yen Press)
Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier (Kodansha USA)
Ryoko Kui's Delicious in Dungeon (Yen Press)...
Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream Game Streams Trailer for 'Kirito the Hero' 2D Game
2D survival game available in Premium Edition of Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming a trailer video for "Kirito the Hero," a 2D survival game available in the Premium Edition of its Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream game, on Thursday. Bandai Namco Entertainment America recently streamed the character trailer for the Administrator played by Maa...
EVANGELION × Nikke Crossover Could Prove Best Anti-Angel Defense Are Chest-High Walls
You can (not) evade or you can (not) run away?
― In 1995, Hideaki Anno introduced anime fans to an influential giant robot anime with Neon Genesis Evangelion. Although the story's ending has gone through a few changes over the years, fans are still enamored with its narrative core to this day. This has led to Evangelion crossing over with many other anime and video game franchises, especially in the ...
Marvelous USA Announces Structural Changes with XSEED Games Ahead of Expansion
Marvelous USA to handle Story of Seasons, Rune Factory series
― Marvelous, Inc. revealed new organizational changes for Marvelous USA and XSEED Games on Tuesday as part of future expansion plans for the company. Marvelous USA will publish Marvelous, Inc's games, including the Story of Seasons and Rune Factory series. The company will also provide business, operational, and marketing support to Marvel...
Princess Peach: Showtime! Developer, Ganbare Goemon! Producer's Bakeru Game Heads West
Game launches for Switch, PC in N. America, Europe on September 3
― Spike Chunsoft announced on Tuesday that it will release Good-Feel's "Japan-esque wild action" game BAKERU in the West digitally for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in North America and Europe on September 3. Etsunobu Ebisu (Ganbare Goemon) serves as producer and Tadanori Tsukawaki (Monkey Barrels) is the director. The release will ...
Chiikawa Gets Chiikawa Pocket Smartphone Game
Game includes collecting items, costumes, mini-games
― The Chiikawa franchise announced last Saturday that it will have a smartphone game titled Chiikawa Pocket. The game will include mini-games, costumes, and item collecting. Nagano's original Chiikawa manga follows the sometimes happy, sometimes sad, and a tad stressful daily life of "some sort of small, cute creature" (nanka chiisakute kawaii yats...
S. Korea's Krafton Acquires Tango Gameworks, Studio's Hi-Fi Rush IP
Microsoft closed Tango Gameworks in May
― South Korean game developer Krafton announced on Monday that it has acquired the Tango Gameworks (The Evil Within, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Hi-Fi Rush) game studio, as well as the intellectual property rights to the studio's Hi-Fi Rush game, from Microsoft. Krafton added that the move will allow Tango Gameworks to continue developing and exploring the Hi-Fi Rush IP ...
Date A Live: Ren Dystopia Game Launches Worldwide on Steam on September 5
Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday that it will release Date A Live: Ren Dystopia, a game based on Koushi Tachibana's Date A Live light novel series, worldwide on PC via Steam on September 5. The release will include two audio dramas ("Natsumi Encounter" and "Origami Friendship") and a short novel ("Ren Masques") exclusive to the Deluxe Edition. Compile Heart released the game in Sept...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game Reveals Characters from Android Saga
Various forms of Cell, Teen Gohan, Trunks (Sword), Androids 16-20, more join roster
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Tuesday a new trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, a new game in its Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise, and it reveals characters from the Dragon Ball Z anime's Android Saga. The video features the song "Unmei no Hi - Tamashii vs. Tamashii" by ...
Alterna Vvelt -Blue Exorcist Another Story- Smartphone Game Reveals New Video, Theme Song
Main visual also revealed
― The "Ao no Exorcist Tokubetsu Jugyō -Alterna Vvelt Dai Kaibō- #3" (Blue Exorcist Special Lesson -Alterna Vvelt Great Analysis- #3) livestream revealed on Tuesday the main visual, fourth promotional video, and theme song artist for the Alterna Vvelt -Blue Exorcist Another Story- (Alterna Vvelt: Ao no Exorcist Gaiden) game for the Blue Exorcist franchise. Fukurow note will p...
Sonic Generations Game Delisted From Online Stores
Sonic X Shadow Generations game launches on October 25
― Sonic the Hedgehog's official Twitter/X account announced on Friday that it has delisted the Sonic Generations game as a standalone title ahead of the upcoming launch of the Sonic X Shadow Generations game. The game will still be available on the Steam store and Xbox store as part of game bundles. Players that already own the game will still ha...
Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream Game Streams Character Trailer Highlighting Administrator
Game launches for Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC on October 4
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming a character trailer for its Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream game on Friday. The trailer highlights the character Administrator played by Maaya Sakamoto. The game will launch for October 4 worldwide for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and for PC via Steam. The ...
Muv-Luv Franchise Gets Strategy RPG Muv-Luv Tactics
aNCHOR to have crowdfunding campaign for game
― aNCHOR Co., Ltd. announced on Monday a new strategy role-playing game in the Muv-Luv franchise tentatively titled Muv-Luv Tactics. The company streamed a teaser trailer: aNCHOR will reveal more information at a "Muv-Luv Day" event on October 19. The company is planning to have a crowdfunding campaign for the game. After creating Kimi ga Nozomu Eien (Rum...
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Character Trailer Previews Yoruichi
3D arena fighting game launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Monday a new English character trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, a new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The trailer introduces the abilities of Yoruichi Shihōin: In the game, players use attacks to cut down t...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 29-August 4
Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 for Switch stays at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: July 29-August 4 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwPowerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 Konami July 18 21,392 223,619 2NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 10,694 5,932,192 3NSwAnimal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo March 20, 2020 8,254 7,858,430 4NSwLuigi's Mansion 2 HD Nintendo ...
One Piece Grand Arena Game Announced for Roblox
Bandai Namco Entertainment to release game in winter 2024
― The live One Piece Day stream announced on Saturday that Bandai Namco Entertainment will release a new video game in the franchise titled One Piece Grand Arena on the Roblox platform. The franchise's X (formerly Twitter/) account is streaming the reveal clip for the game, which will launch in winter 2024. 【#ONEPIECEDAY'24配信中】世界的人気を誇るバーチャル空間プ...
Yostar Establishes Team to Develop New Mobile Games in Japan
Yostar aims to create new IP for players worldwide
― Game developer Yostar announced on Thursday that it has established a team to develop new mobile games in Japan. The company stated that it is planning on creating new IP that will appeal to players around the world. The company is recruiting a director, and is also planning to open applications for other development positions in the future. Yostar...
Bandai Namco Announces Dragon Ball Project: Multi Team-Based Battle Game for iOS, Android, PC
Regional beta test for 4v4 battle game takes place from August 20-September 3
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced a new free-to-play 4v4 team-based battle game in the Dragon Ball franchise tentatively titled Dragon Ball Project: Multi for iOS, Android, and PC via Steam. The company streamed a trailer, which reveals an upcoming regional beta test: English Japanese The regional beta test will take p...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, August 4-10
Sweet Reincarnation, Is the Order a Rabbit? Bloom anime; Tokyo Revengers: A Letter from Keisuke Baji, Pupposites Attract manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Is the Order a Rabbit? Bloom BDCite Sentai Filmworks US$49.98 August 6 Sweet Reincarnation BDAnimeNewsNetwork Crunchyroll US$69.98 August 6 Print Manga Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Alpi ...
Persona 3 Reload Game Introduces Aigis' Sister in New Trailer for Episode Aigis DLC
Post-game DLC launches on September 10
― Atlus began streaming a new trailer on Wednesday for the upcoming Persona 3 Reload game's "Episode Aigis -The Answer-" DLC introducing Aigis' sister Metis. The DLC is the third part of the game's Expansion Pass collection of DLC and will launch on September 10. The includes content originally released in Persona 3 FES as a post-game epilogue, where players tak...
Remastered Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Game's English Digital Release Moved Up to September 12
Game originally slated for September 25
― Former CEO of Kadokawa Games and current CEO of Dragami Games Yoshimi Yasuda stated on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday that Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, the planned remaster of filmmaker James Gunn and Goichi Suda's (Suda51) Lollipop Chainsaw hack-and-slash game, will debut digitally in the Americas and Europe for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, ...
Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution Game Slated for Xbox Series X|S in October
Game launched on PS5, PS4, Switch in West on May 14
― Idea Factory International announced on Tuesday that it will release the Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution game physically (only in a standard edition) and digitally for Xbox Series X|S this October. The Xbox Digital Deluxe Edition will be available on the Microsoft Store on launch. The Digital Deluxe Edition will include a swimsuit costume set, a d...
Virche Evermore -EpiC: Lycoris- Game Gets Western Release on November 7
Virche Evermore -Error: Salvation- launched in 2021
― Aksys Games announced on Tuesday that it will release the Virche Evermore -EpiC: Lycoris- visual novel for Nintendo Switch on November 7. The company describes the game: On a small island called Arpéchéle grow the black flowers of misfortune called Lycoris Noirge. The people of this country are born with a curse, condemning the people to death bef...
Rent-a-Girlfriend Adventure Game Slated for November 28
Kanojo, Okarishimasu: Suiheisen to Mizugi no Kanojo launches for Switch and PS4
― MAGES. announced on Monday that Kanojo, Okarishimasu: Suiheisen to Mizugi no Kanojo (Rent-A-Girlfriend: The Girl in a Swimsuit on the Horizon), the first adventure game based on Reiji Miyajima's Rent-A-Girlfriend (Kanojo, Okarishimasu) series, will launch for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on November 28. Pre-ord...
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Character Trailer Previews Byakuya
3D arena fighting game launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Monday a new English character trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, a new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The trailers introduces the abilities of Byakuya Kuchiki: In the game, players use attacks to cut down t...
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Game Previews Bind, Reverse Bond, Locations
Game starring Zelda launches for Switch on September 26
― Nintendo began streaming on Monday a "Traversing Hyrule Trailer" for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, the first mainline game in the series that stars Zelda as the main playable character, as opposed to Link. The video previews the Bind and Reverse Bond abilities, as well as smoothies and Travel Waypoints. It also highlights locations su...
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