vtuber 1 sources · May 27
Fujii's departure removes the creative force behind the viral short videos that defined Aogiri High School's identity, and the group must now find a new direction without its hands-on producer.
KAI-YOU
figures 1 sources · May 27
The rollout covers the full current unit roster, including the newest units Special for Princess! and MELLOW DEAR US, making it the most complete plushie lineup for the franchise to date.
Nijimen
games 1 sources · May 27
The update adds a major new mode to a game that has faced harsh criticism since its November release, and the developer has already promised a second update before the World Cup kicks off next month.
Automaton
games 8 sources · May 27
The 4-million-unit milestone for two HD-2D remakes of 1980s Dragon Quest titles shows that Square Enix's strategy of remastering classic RPGs in the hybrid pixel-and-3D style continues to find a large audience, and the company is using the momentum to tease further series announcements.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
games 1 sources · May 27
The report shows Arbitrary Metric shifting from the low-poly horror of 'Paratopic' to a tropical resort setting while keeping the same non-conversational dialogue and strange atmosphere.
Game Spark
vtuber 1 sources · May 27
The sudden collapse of Luminara, following a pattern of severed partnerships and public accusations against its CEO, marks the dissolution of a company that had been active in VTuber event organization and talent management.
VTuber NewsDrop
figures 1 sources · May 27
The figure's dual display options-suspended or lying-and the Special Edition's alternate arm pose give collectors two distinct ways to present the same character, a feature that may influence purchasing decisions for dedicated Azur Lane fans.
Dengeki Hobby Web
games 2 sources · May 27
The crossover shows how Dragon Quest's legacy extends beyond its own franchise, with other series using its anniversary as an occasion for fan service and niche callbacks.
Game Spark
other 1 sources · May 27
A prefecture-exclusive whisky with no national or international distribution has beaten thousands of global brands at one of the world's most rigorous spirit competitions, proving that limited availability does not limit quality recognition.
ASCII.jp
vtuber 1 sources · May 27
Fujii was the creative and operational backbone of Aogiri High School for eight years, and his exit marks the end of the group's founding production era.
PANORA
other 1 sources · May 27
Two of Japan's largest IT firms have now signed separate strategic partnerships with Anthropic within a week, signaling that Claude is being positioned as a core component for the country's social infrastructure and enterprise operations.
ASCII.jp
games 1 sources · May 27
Swarmdustry is positioning itself as a serious competitor to Factorio by replacing mechanical automation with a biological swarm system, a twist that has already drawn over 8,000 wishlists ahead of its Steam Next Fest demo.
Denfaminicogamer
games 4 sources · May 27
The Switch port brings a hardcore arcade Tetris series to a portable console for the first time, with deliberate difficulty and feature changes that reflect platform-specific policies rather than simple parity.
4Gamer.net, Automaton, Denfaminicogamer, and 1 more
games 3 sources · May 27
The demo arrives just one week before the full release, giving potential buyers a hands-on preview of the city development railway simulation's tutorial without committing to purchase.
4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp
figures 2 sources · May 27
The collaboration marks the first time the Dragon Quest franchise has worked with Feiler, a German traditional craft textile brand, expanding its merchandise into high-end fabric goods.
Inside
games 1 sources · May 27
The Henchmen delivers a retro-inspired crime sandbox with co-op support, filling a niche for players who want GTA-style action in a top-down, arcade package.
Game Spark
games 3 sources · May 27
The Japanese localization of the demo, ahead of the full version, signals Seismic Squirrel's intent to court a non-English-speaking audience early in the game's lifecycle, a move that could broaden its player base before the official launch.
4Gamer.net, Game Spark
other 1 sources · May 27
The project is a concrete industry-academia collaboration that builds a functional third campus in the metaverse, with ongoing programming and a hybrid real-virtual launch event.
PANORA
games 2 sources · May 27
The broadcast revives attention on a decade-old expansion at a time when CD Projekt Red is working on multiple new projects, and fan communities are reading into the event as a possible signal for unannounced Witcher 3 content.
Game Spark
other 1 sources · May 27
Nishimura was a singular figure in Japanese genre cinema whose practical-effects-driven B-movie sensibility and long career as a model-maker and effects consultant on major titles leaves a gap in both the independent horror scene and the broader industry.
Anime News Network
games 1 sources · May 27
The game offers a yandere-focused otome experience with a choice-driven system that replaces the typical affection meter, and its multi-platform release includes a Steam version with content modifications.
4Gamer.net
games 1 sources · May 27
The game's integration of story-driven rhythm segments that do not rely on language offers a novel approach in a crowded genre, as noted by the reporter.
Game Spark
games 1 sources · May 27
The title positions Cocofolia, Japan's leading virtual tabletop service with 400,000 monthly users, as a Switch 2-native experience that deliberately leaves rule enforcement to players rather than the software.
4Gamer.net
games 1 sources · May 27
The strong launch numbers and positive reception confirm that IO Interactive's take on the James Bond IP has found an immediate audience, blending the studio's signature flexible stealth with cinematic spy-movie set pieces.
Automaton