Farming Simulator 25 Gets 6th Free DLC With John Deere Machinery
The DLC continues Farming Simulator 25's post-launch support with branded machinery from a major global manufacturer, alongside technical fixes.
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MapleStory Universe Announces $10M Token Buyback, Eyes Creator Ecosystem
The buyback signals NEXPACE's confidence in MapleStory Universe's economic model after a year of operation, while the stated pivot to a creator-driven platform suggests the project is betting on user-generated content and token incentives rather than traditional game updates alone.
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MechWarrior 5 DLC Chaos Reign Ties Into 1994 BattleTech Anime
The DLC effectively delivers a continuation of a 32-year-old canceled anime, a move that has resonated strongly with longtime BattleTech fans.
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Azur Lane Shinano Silver Palanquin of Slumber Figure Opens for Pre-Order
This is the first time the Shinano Silver Palanquin of Slumber figure has been offered with a dedicated LED display case as a special edition bundle at a major retail channel.
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Kokō Na Kanojo to, Kanojo no Heya de Shiteru Koto Light Novel Gets Manga Adaptation
The adaptation expands the reach of a recent light novel series that has already drawn attention for its premise of two introverts using physical contact as social training.
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Surfpunk Demo Hands-On: Cooperative Action on a Submerged World
The report confirms Surfpunk's core loop-fast movement, combat, crafting, and a tsunami time limit-works well together, and that Japanese-language support is already in the demo ahead of early access.
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Kei Takano's Isekai Light Novel Gets Manga Adaptation in Comic Rex
The adaptation marks the second manga version of Takano's isekai series, following a separate adaptation that launched on Kadokawa's ComicWalker in August 2025.
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Milky☆Subway Teams With Gokurakuyu and Raku Spa for Bathhouse Collaboration
The event marks one of the first major cross-promotional campaigns for the Milky☆Subway franchise, extending its brand into the real-world bathhouse experience with a full slate of original merchandise and themed amenities.
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Tevi DLC 'Fauna Arcana' Launches June 25 on Steam
The DLC extends the life of a well-received indie Metroidvania with a substantial post-game chapter, though its PC-only launch window leaves console players waiting.
Automaton
Dorohedoro Anime Gets Third Season
The renewal confirms that MAPPA and TOHO are committed to adapting the full story of a cult-favorite manga that has remained niche compared to the studio's larger commercial hits.
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Dungeons of DUSK Gets Japanese Language Support
The addition of Japanese support opens the DUSK spin-off to a broader audience ahead of its multiplatform launch.
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Gakuen Idolmaster Live Report: Day 2 of the H.I.F Selection Exam
This live event is the first to use 3DCG characters in a competitive selection-exam format tied directly to a new in-game scenario, rather than as a detached extra performance.
Inside
Maebashi Witches Return to Zepp With Third Album and New Song Debut
The live marks the group's second Zepp appearance and their first major stage since December 2025, while the fall theatrical compilation film "Maebashi Witches Movie: Majo Minarai no Emo Memories" is already announced.
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Ippo Nuruta Discusses VTuber Detective Novel "1/n No Watson" in New Interview
The interview reveals how VTuber fan culture directly inspired the structure of a mainstream light novel series, with the fan-name concept driving the narrative.
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Dark Horse Comics Workers Form Union, Seek Voluntary Recognition
If recognized or elected, Dark Horse Workers United would become the third U.S. comic publisher with a CWA-affiliated union, following Image Comics and Seven Seas Entertainment.
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Gakumasu Holds First 3DCG Live Event With H.I.F Selection Exam Day One
Unlike most 3DCG character concerts that exist as standalone special events, this Gakumasu live was directly integrated into the game's narrative as a story-critical exam, blurring the line between gameplay progression and real-world performance.
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Dead as Disco Early Access Play Report Highlights Audio Syncing Combat
The game's approach to audio syncing, which works naturally during normal play rather than only in cutscenes, offers a distinct answer to the challenge of fusing music and action gameplay.
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Rakuten VTuber Hatuka Neru Reports Stalking, Harassment From Fans
The public warning from both the talent and her corporate backer signals a zero-tolerance escalation in how a major MCN handles fan harassment of its VTubers.
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Steam Free Idle RPG Task Bar Hero Hits 15,000 Players, Cheaters Banned
The game's rapid player growth and swift anti-cheat response show that a lightweight, free idle RPG can build a large audience and that developers are enforcing marketplace rules from day one.
Automaton
New Blood Interactive CEO on Why Exhibiting at BitSummit Is a Dream for Western Devs
New Blood Interactive's BitSummit presence signals a deliberate push into the Japanese market for a Western publisher whose retro FPS niche has historically had low visibility there.
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Poupelle of Chimney Town Gets Live-Action Short Film With AI Tech
The short film marks the franchise's first live-action adaptation and its first use of AI-generated imagery, expanding a property that has already moved into kabuki, ballet, and a sequel anime film.
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Takumi Giken CEO Maeda and CTO Isaka Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026
The selection places a vertical AI startup focused on preserving artisan skills and digitizing factory operations among the most promising young enterprises in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Go Hell Go Gyo: Tsukiotoshite Go Pre-Orders Open With New Content
The expansion adds a new facility and character to the former Alice Soft staff's hell-set RPG, with pre-order discounts available until launch day.
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Super Kaguya-Hime! Blu-Ray Deluxe Edition Gets Second Reservation Window After Selling Out
The speed of the sellout and the 200,000-unit total cap confirm that the film's theatrical momentum-over 1 million admissions and 2 billion yen-has carried directly into physical media demand.
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