Project RX Becomes Fareidria, Playable at TGS 2026
Nexon is bringing its Blue Archive developer to a new bishoujo game and betting the reveal on a hands-on Tokyo Game Show 2026 booth that recreates the game's Twilight Hall setting.
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Astraea Oratio Art Director On 1989 Tokyo Setting And Analog Visuals
The interview confirms the game's 1989 Tokyo backdrop is a deliberate departure from market-standard near-future or Western settings, with the team walking real Tokyo locations like Minato Ward and Tokyo Tower to refine cityscape fidelity.
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Logic Puzzle Game HopScout Set for Q1 2027 Release on Steam
The game adapts the seat-arrangement puzzle concept from 'Is This Seat Taken?' into a character-driven setting with personality-based conditions and item mechanics.
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Kimi ni Todoke All 30 Volumes Free on LINE Manga for 5 Days
The campaign positions the series' complete run as a five-day read-along timed to the end of summer, pairing the free chapters with discount coupons that encourage readers to buy the full set before the window closes.
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Dragon Quest x Wacoal GOCOCi Underwear Line Launches
The collaboration extends Dragon Quest's 40th anniversary merchandising into functional apparel, pairing the franchise's monster designs with Wacoal's non-wire comfort positioning rather than typical character goods.
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BIC2026 Coverage Leads 4Gamer Weekly Roundup As Gamescom Looms
The roundup positions BIC2026 as last week's main event in indie gaming, while gamescom 2026 promises a record-breaking showcase that 4Gamer will cover on site.
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Re:Story: Memory Repair Shop Puts the Player Behind a 2000s Console Repair Counter
The game turns the act of repairing aging handheld consoles into the core loop, with a license system, parts harvesting from junk units, and a seller-rating gamble that makes sourcing parts a real decision.
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3COINS Releases Theme Park Goods Including Multi Holder for Hairbands
The release bundles practical accessories with dedicated popcorn-carrying gear, aiming squarely at the theme park outing market that 3COINS has been courting.
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MouseComputer Releases Compact Desktop PC DAIV CX-A9A60 for Local AI Use
The DAIV CX series is new, aimed at users who need to keep internal documents and design data in a local environment rather than relying on cloud services.
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MMOS: MMO Simulator Demo Lands on Steam and Itch.io
The demo puts the full loop of the developer's stated concept, RollerCoaster Tycoon dressed as an MMORPG, in players' hands ahead of the Q4 2026 launch.
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Lost Sword Opens Steam Store Page
Opening the Steam page gives Japanese players a potential way to access the game domestically without waiting for an official Japan release, which has not been announced.
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Fujori Zakkaten Unreal Manga Ends with October Issue
The manga ends with its October issue, closing a run that began in June 2022 and produced a live-action series and a stage play.
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The Margrave's Daughter and the Enemy Prince Manga Ends, Side Story Announced
The main run closes with its 14th volume while the announced Iris side story keeps the series going past the finale.
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Frontwing, Good Smile Release Cocoro Visual Novel on Steam
The Steam release brings the story of a humanoid girl who dreams of becoming human to a wider international audience with full multilingual text options.
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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Director Talks Season 2 Themes
Akio's comments give the clearest read yet on what the second season is aiming for, framing it as a story about growth at any age rather than just another sword-fighting arc.
Anime Herald
Shin: Yasoden YAIBA Season 2 in Production With Kaguya Arc, Haraiichi as Ambassadors
The Kaguya Arc brings a three-way battle between Yaiba, Kaguya, and Onimaru, and the studio has named the comedy duo Haraiichi as promotional ambassadors to push the series.
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Roblox Loses $70 Billion in Value After Monetization Cleanup Slows Growth
The market punished Roblox not for a scandal but for deliberately curbing short-term monetization, exposing the tension between player-protection cleanup and Wall Street's demand for immediate growth.
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Apple Arcade Adds Creatures of the Deep+ Fishing RPG
The game sits between casual tap fishing and realistic simulators, offering a relaxed pace that targets Apple Arcade's subscription audience rather than a hardcore one.
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AVA RE:BIRTH Adds Extraction Shooter Mode HUNTING FIELD
This announcement confirms that AVA RE:BIRTH is not a simple remake but a modernized continuation, as the extraction shooter format and cross-mode equipment progression signal a deliberate shift from the original AVA's pure competitive FPS formula.
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Crunchyroll App on Nintendo Switch to Be Discontinued on October 30
The move removes one of the few dedicated anime streaming apps on Switch, with Crunchyroll stating no current plans for Switch 2 support.
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Arc System Works' Donutal Alien Immigration Sim Hits Steam September 3
The release date and pre-purchase incentive clarify the launch window for Arc System Works' unusual simulation title, now confirmed for early September.
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Unicorn Gundam Statue Finale Items Hit STRICT-G Odaiba and Premium Bandai
The merchandise marks the close of a display that has been a local landmark for nearly nine years, and the in-store sale is timed to the final ceremony, making it the last chance for fans to buy items tied to the statue's presence in Odaiba.
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Dark Horse Unveils Cyberpunk Edgerunners Figures of David, Lucy, Rebecca, Adam Smasher
The figure lineup covers the core cast of the Studio Trigger anime ahead of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 sequel's October debut on Netflix.
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Duck King Animated Trailer Launches With New Fatal Fury DLC Fighter
The trailer continues SNK's pattern of pairing each DLC fighter with a dedicated animated short, now spotlighting Duck King alongside the recently added Rick Strowd.
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