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gamesevent 4 sources Aug 5

RGG Studio Reveals STRANGER THAN HEAVEN TGS2026 Exhibit Plans

The exhibit's theater and museum zones push promotion beyond a standard demo booth, turning the five-era setting into an experiential attraction ahead of the January 2027 launch.

4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Automaton, and 1 more
gamesrelease 5 sources Aug 5

Expeditions: Samurai Early Access Begins August 7

This is the first 'Expeditions' game to use an early access model, a shift from the series' previous direct releases, and the developer's approach of letting player feedback decide update content marks a new development strategy for the franchise.

GAME Watch (Impress), 4Gamer.net, Game Spark
gamesrelease 2 sources Aug 5

13AM Games Releases Dungeon Lurker Demo for PC

The demo's manual-reading gimmick, where players can pause and read handwritten strategy notes, reinforces the game's framing as a fictional game within a game, a detail that distinguishes it from typical roguelike releases.

4Gamer.net, Game Spark
gamesannouncement 2 sources Aug 5

Art Club Girlfriend Steam Page Opens With All Otaku Heroines

The game's positioning of all heroines as socially awkward otaku girls, with one explicitly excluded from romance, marks a niche concept that could appeal to a specific audience seeking relatable characters rather than conventional dating sim archetypes.

Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
gamesevent 2 sources Aug 5

Steam Cyberpunk Fest Starts With Cyberpunk 2077 at 70% Off

The event's participation criteria require cyberpunk elements to be central to gameplay, which positions the sale as a genre-defining curation rather than a simple discount roundup.

4Gamer.net, Game Spark
gamesannouncement 1 source Aug 5

NGS ver.2 Zundamon Collaboration Starts in September

The Zundamon collaboration ties NGS ver.2 to a character with a regional disaster-recovery mission, a rare crossover between a major online RPG and a grassroots support project, and it follows immediately after the Touhou Project collaboration, suggesting Sega is using character partnerships to sustain player engagement through the late summer.

4Gamer.net
gamesrelease 5 sources Aug 5

Lies of P Complete Edition Hits Switch 2 on August 6

The Switch 2 release brings the full Lies of P experience, including the acclaimed Overture DLC, to Nintendo's new console, expanding the game's reach to a platform that previously lacked access to the title.

4Gamer.net, GAME Watch, ASCII.jp, and 1 more
gamesannouncement 2 sources Aug 5

KRAFTON to Reveal Unannounced PUBG IP Action FPS at gamescom 2026

The unannounced PUBG IP title marks a departure from the battle royale format into a narrative-driven action FPS, and its August reveal at gamescom could clarify how KRAFTON plans to expand the franchise beyond its roots.

4Gamer.net, Game Spark
gamesannouncement 4 sources Aug 5

Colopl Announces New Mobile RPG 'Active Cinema RPG 369'

The announcement came through a financial results presentation rather than a dedicated reveal event, signaling Colopl's strategy to manage investor expectations while building anticipation for a new IP.

GAME Watch, Automaton, Inside
games 2 sources Aug 5

Six Japanese Fighters Set for Esports Nations Cup 2026

The inclusion of both Street Fighter 6 and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves in the same national roster signals a rare cross-franchise collaboration for Japan at a single international event, a point the sources highlight by noting the attention on GO1 versus Nemo matchups.

Inside, GameBusiness.jp
games 2 sources Aug 5

Xbox 360 Games to Hit Next-Gen Xbox, PC in 2027-2028 Rollout

This roadmap signals Microsoft's strategy to unify its library across console, PC, and handheld under Project Helix, potentially making physical disc ownership a digital license that follows the user, a shift that could redefine how Xbox players buy and trade games.

Game Spark, GIGAZINE
gamesevent 2 sources Aug 5

RTA-chan's Summer Vacation Event Runs August 9 to 15

The event's volunteer-run structure and eclectic title selection, from mainstream RPGs to niche oddities like "Ketsu Battler," show how RTA in Japan is expanding its community-driven format beyond its flagship seasonal events.

Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
gamesevent 3 sources Aug 5

Ace Combat 8 Gets First Domestic Showcase at Tokyo Game Show 2026

The first-person drama perspective in 'ACE COMBAT 8' marks a notable shift for the series, and its first domestic showcase at TGS2026 will be the first chance for Japanese fans to experience it before the October release.

Denfaminicogamer, Inside
gamesrelease 3 sources Aug 5

KONAMI's 1987 Arcade Game Combat School Returns in Arcade Archives

The simultaneous five-platform release, including the new Arcade Archives 2 line with its Time Attack Mode and VRR support, shows Hamster is treating the 1987 KONAMI title as a test case for how it packages classic arcade games for current-generation hardware.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, ASCII.jp