Cooperative Cheating Game CheatCheat Passes 100,000 Wishlists in Under a Month
The milestone suggests strong early interest in a niche multiplayer concept that turns academic dishonesty into a cooperative game mechanic.
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8th MV Free Rhythm Anomaly Game Launches on Unityroom
The game adapts the anomaly-finding format of 8th Exit into a short-form vertical video style, targeting the Gen Z audience that consumes short video content.
Game Spark
Dune: Awakening Update 1.4 and The Water Wars DLC Launch
The update and DLC expand the game's political and economic systems by centering on the water merchants, a faction that controls the most vital resource on Arrakis.
4Gamer.net
Soulframe News Set for Women-Led Games Showcase in June
Soulframe, from the Warframe studio, has been in development for years with few public updates, and this showcase marks a rare new look at the project.
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Zootopia 2 Blu-Ray and DVD Released With Unseen Scene and Morikawa Interview
The home video release caps a theatrical run that earned 15.75 billion yen domestically and held the No. 1 spot for 12 consecutive weeks, and the newly released deleted scene and actor interview give fans a closer look at the film's development and character dynamics.
Nijimen
GitHub Investigates Unauthorized Access to Internal Repositories
The breach of GitHub's internal repositories, a platform central to software development including game development and distribution, raises concerns about supply chain security and the potential exposure of proprietary code used by millions of developers.
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MSI DigiME Partners With VTuber Kson on Software Update
The partnership with kson and the feature set target the beginner VTuber market, where ease of setup and avatar quality are the main barriers to entry.
PANORA
Pain Pain Go Away! Launches on Steam With Launch Discount
The release marks the full version of a genre-blending title that combines typing mechanics with a trauma mystery narrative, now available with a launch discount.
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Rabi Pare!! to Hold Aozora Kanon Birthday Event on June 21
The event is a concrete step in Love Box's strategy of blending online VTuber activity with real-world idol-style fan engagement, a model the production calls '2.5D' idol entertainment.
PANORA
Pain Pain Go Away! Launches on Steam With Typing Trauma Therapy
The release marks the debut of a typing-based trauma mystery from a specialist adventure game brand, with a BitSummit booth and an ARG tie-in.
Denfaminicogamer
Sangokushi Taisen Creator Unveils Deck-Building Roguelite Sangokushi BOND for Steam
The announcement marks the first new project from the Sangokushi Taisen creator in years, bringing a streamlined, skill-focused deck-building format to Steam with a low price point and no monetization beyond the initial purchase.
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Deck-Building Roguelite Sangokushi BOND Launches This Summer
Nishiyama's return to the Three Kingdoms setting with a fair, one-purchase competitive game signals a deliberate break from the gacha and action trends that dominate the genre.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Kokuhō Arrives on Prime Video for Exclusive Streaming
The streaming release marks the first time the record-breaking film, which surpassed "Bayside Shakedown 2" to become the top-grossing live-action Japanese film in over two decades, is available to a wide home audience outside of theaters.
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Weekly VTuber File Spotlights Independent Creator Sasaki Kiki
The profile highlights a self-sufficient creator who handles her own design, illustration, and modeling, a model that contrasts with agency-backed VTubers.
4Gamer.net
International Singing Contest Vol.2 Sets July 10 Date With Japan and Taiwan VSingers
The contest, which began in March 2025, is AWA's second attempt at a cross-border music event for virtual and human singers, with the winner receiving concrete promotional support in Japan and Taiwan.
PANORA
Hasbro Cancels Dungeons & Dragons Game From Star Wars Jedi Director
The cancellation shows Hasbro's willingness to walk away from high-profile game partnerships as part of a broader restructuring, even when the developer is led by a proven AAA director.
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WACTOR Launches Character Design Service WACTOR Studio
WACTOR is expanding its business model from VTuber agency and advertising agency work into a standalone character design service, leveraging its in-house production experience and partner network.
PANORA
Kickstarter Retracts New Sexual Content Rules After Payment Processor Backlash
The episode reveals how payment processor policies are reshaping what crowdfunding platforms can allow, forcing platforms to choose between their community standards and the financial infrastructure they depend on.
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Akami Karubi Announces First Solo Tour With Sticker Exchange Events
The tour marks Akami Karubi's first solo offline event as a VTuber under the professional gaming team Crazy Raccoon, and its scale-free mall events across four cities plus a two-day Zepp Haneda finale-is unusual for a VTuber's debut tour.
PANORA
Animaly Bar: No HUMANITY! Demo Launches on Steam
The demo offers a first look at a game that blends bar management with a hunt-for-imposters mechanic, set in a world where animals rule.
Denfaminicogamer
Brave Group and SBI Holdings Enter Strategic Partnership Talks for VTuber Business
The partnership would join a VTuber operator that just raised 8 billion yen in Series E funding with a financial conglomerate already deepening its entertainment bets, signaling a new scale of capital integration in the VTuber space.
KAI-YOU
Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu Main Footage Released
The new footage offers the first extended look at the film's action and setting, confirming the presence of Imperial remnant forces.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Live-Action Kuroema Series Trailer Reveals LAUSBUB Theme Song
The trailer confirms the musical identity of the series and locks in a June 12 streaming date, moving the project from announcement to imminent release.
Anime News Network
Nijisanji Collaboration Cafe at and GALLERY Reveals 12 Liver Silhouettes
The silhouette reveal turns the cafe announcement into an interactive guessing game, engaging fans ahead of the June 15 opening.
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