gamesannouncement 1 source May 19
The short is the latest sign that Square Enix continues to invest in Final Fantasy XI's identity two decades after its launch, even as its successor Final Fantasy XIV dominates the MMORPG conversation.
Anime News Network
games 2 sources May 19
The game's core mechanic-timed bandage rewrapping under threat of attack-turns a simple survival task into the central tension of a short horror loop.
Game Spark
games 1 source May 18
This is the second PlayStation Plus price increase in three years and follows recent PS5 hardware price hikes, signaling a sustained upward pricing trend across Sony's gaming ecosystem.
Anime News Network
games 1 source May 18
The studio is handing the decision to the player base, a rare move that tests how much community input can resolve a backlash over AI content.
GameBusiness.jp
games 1 source May 18
The policy directly confronts the homogenizing effect of generative AI on user-created content platforms, a problem the developer says makes everything look the same.
GameBusiness.jp
gamesbusiness 1 source May 18
Square Enix's catalog sales have grown three years running, confirming that its multiplatform strategy and promotional measures are converting older titles into a reliable revenue stream that offsets the natural decline of new-release spikes.
GameBusiness.jp
games 1 source May 18
The price hike follows a similar increase on the higher-end model earlier this year, suggesting sustained cost pressure across the entire ROG Xbox Ally lineup.
GameBusiness.jp
games 1 source May 18
The game's core mechanic-separate foot controls and rope-tied cooperation-introduces a novel coordination challenge in the co-op genre.
Denfaminicogamer
gamesannouncement 3 sources May 18
By eliminating porting costs and using a purchase model instead of subscription, viviON GAMES could lower the barrier for indie and doujin PC game creators to reach mobile audiences, a segment DLsite's parent already dominates in distribution.
Inside, GameBusiness.jp
games 1 source May 18
The crossover brings two major narrative-driven franchises together and marks a notable first for Heaven Burns Red's roster.
Anime News Network
gamesrelease 1 source May 18
The free trial now covers the critically acclaimed Shadowbringers expansion, giving new players a massive amount of content for free and a clear runway to reach endgame before the next paid expansion arrives.
GAME Watch (Impress)
gamesannouncement 1 source May 18
After years of fan demand for a proper NIKKE anime, Shift Up is testing animated storytelling with a low-commitment short format focused on slice-of-life content rather than combat.
Siliconera (Anime)
gamesrelease 1 source May 18
The game repurposes a mundane, often-skipped part of media consumption into a source of tension, offering a novel horror concept that is immediately accessible to anyone with a browser.
Denfaminicogamer
gamesannouncement 1 source May 18
The 2027 window aligns both games with the ongoing momentum of their source IP, as Gachiakuta's anime is already in its second season and Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint remains one of the most globally recognized Korean webtoon franchises.
Anime News Network
gamesevent 2 sources May 18
The event is one of the few large-scale live streams dedicated solely to shooting games, a genre that has seen a resurgence in interest through arcade revivals and indie releases.
4Gamer.net
gamesrelease 1 source May 18
The addition continues the game's pattern of integrating Vocaloid producer works into its core rhythm gameplay with full 3D video treatment.
4Gamer.net
gamesannouncement 1 source May 18
The four-title slate gives concrete shape to a studio that was announced only days ago with a broad mission statement, showing Drecom is already backing projects rather than recruiting.
4Gamer.net
gamesrelease 1 source May 18
The launch date and gadget-focused gameplay confirm Thick As Thieves as a budget-priced co-op stealth title, a niche that has seen few new releases in recent years.
Denfaminicogamer
games 3 sources May 18
The viral response to Leafborn in Japan prompted the developer to create and release region-specific cover art, a rare and direct reaction to audience demand from an independent developer.
Game Spark
gamesannouncement 1 source May 18
Sega stepping in as co-publisher for a niche Chinese-developed interactive drama sequel signals a broader push to bring choice-driven live-action games to Japanese and Asian audiences through a major publisher's distribution network.
4Gamer.net
gamesrelease 1 source May 18
The pre-registration launch marks the first concrete release milestone for a new mobile-and-PC version of the long-running Ragnarok Online franchise.
4Gamer.net
gamesrelease 1 source May 18
Doma is the second Upper Rank character released as DLC for the game, following the pattern of the Infinity Castle arc content rollout tied to the film series.
4Gamer.net
games 1 source May 18
This is the first World Link Event format to include both Kagamine Rin and Kagamine Len as separate chapter characters, with all Virtual Singers eligible for their Support Units.
4Gamer.net
gamesrelease 2 sources May 18
The collection marks the first official continuation of Iino's design philosophy since his death, bridging his original collaborators with a generation of student developers who never knew him.
Yahoo! News Japan (Entertainment)