games 1 sources · Jul 3
Sony's simultaneous digital-only pivot and legacy store closures crystallize the industry's unresolved tension between corporate efficiency and consumer access, especially for regions with poor broadband.
Anime News Network
other 1 sources · Jul 3
Spain joins France and Germany in distancing itself from Palantir over national security concerns, signaling a broader European shift away from reliance on US data-analysis platforms for sensitive military and intelligence work.
GIGAZINE
other 1 sources · Jul 3
The identification ends a 30-year mystery over the identity of one of Everest's most famous landmarks and clears the way for a recovery operation that climbers describe as the most technically challenging on the mountain.
GIGAZINE
anime 1 sources · Jul 3
The free marathon makes the entire first series of Inazuma Eleven accessible to new and returning viewers in a short window, leading into the broadcast of the 2025 movie.
Denfaminicogamer
music 1 sources · Jul 3
Kanno's interview shows that her method of location-based research remains central to her work, and that she still carries the loss of key collaborators.
Anime News Network
figures 1 sources · Jul 3
The set brings a beloved 1980s film character to the LEGO Ideas line, offering adult collectors a detailed display piece that recreates the iconic 'E.T. phone home' scene.
Dengeki Hobby Web
anime 1 sources · Jul 3
As the first series under the Visions Presents banner, The Ninth Jedi tests whether the anthology's short-form stories can sustain longer narratives, and its mixed early reception raises questions about the format's viability for future expansions.
Beneath the Tangles
other 1 sources · Jul 3
PeerTube's lack of a monetization system highlights the fundamental challenge decentralized video platforms face in attracting professional creators who depend on ad revenue.
GIGAZINE
games 1 sources · Jul 3
The first day of the Azur Promilia CBT program gave players their first detailed look at the game's narrative premise and the Kibo creature system.
4Gamer.net
games 1 sources · Jul 3
The livestream will deliver the first official details on the crossover between Azur Lane and NieR:Automata, pairing two major franchises with distinct fanbases.
4Gamer.net
games 1 sources · Jul 3
The video format trial directly addresses user demand for longer sessions with the game's atmosphere, offering a low-commitment way to experience the story-linked work focus system before the full release.
Denfaminicogamer
vtuber 2 sources · Jul 3
This marks the first time Lotte's two ice cream brands have collaborated on a single commercial, and the pairing of a top VTuber with Hatsune Miku signals a growing mainstream acceptance of virtual performers in national advertising campaigns.
Anime Anime, PANORA
games 1 sources · Jul 3
The game blends a personal narrative with American historical and cultural motifs, using retro arcade-style mini-games as core puzzle mechanics tied to boss encounters.
Game Spark
industry 1 sources · Jul 3
The market reflects growing demand for Japanese original IP in global visual production, with last year's six participants conducting 165 business meetings.
GameBusiness.jp
games 2 sources · Jul 3
The response marks the first official signal from Square Enix that Foamstars, a title widely considered dormant, could see new life through multiplatform expansion, monetization, or merchandise if enough players speak up.
Inside
vtuber 5 sources · Jul 3
The release marks Hololive's first dedicated mobile game, combining its music catalog and talent roster into a single cross-platform experience.
GAME Watch (Impress), 4Gamer.net, hololive production (JP), and 2 more
games 3 sources · Jul 3
Common Ground introduces persistent player housing and a player-run economy within a single monument, shifting Rust's core loop from wilderness survival toward structured social interaction.
4Gamer.net, Game Spark
games 1 sources · Jul 3
The re-release, the first console Ganbare Goemon collection in 21 years, shows how multi-platform ports of classic Nintendo-published games require careful handling of trademarked console names and imagery.
Automaton
other 1 sources · Jul 3
The M6 chip's shift to a 2nm process could mark a significant generational leap for Mac performance and local AI processing, with the MacBook Pro likely the first device to receive it.
ASCII.jp
vtuber 2 sources · Jul 3
The simultaneous worldwide mobile launch and the addition of a PC version signal Cover's intent to broaden the Hololive rhythm game's reach beyond its core smartphone audience.
Inside
other 1 sources · Jul 3
F-Droid's critique highlights a fundamental conflict between Google's security measures and the open-source Android ecosystem, where the new authentication system could severely limit the distribution of apps outside Google Play.
GIGAZINE
games 1 sources · Jul 3
The report is one of several Inside photo features from the convention, which this year saw more Hatsune Miku cosplay than usual and included game characters, anime, and VTubers.
Inside
music 1 sources · Jul 3
Tanita is using Hatsune Miku's broad fan appeal to make daily blood pressure measurement more approachable, marking the company's first voice-guided blood pressure monitor.
Dengeki Hobby Web
games 2 sources · Jul 3
The digital release makes Nojima's direct sequel to Final Fantasy X-2 widely accessible for the first time, giving fans a canonical continuation of the story.
Inside