Creature Lab 2 Announced, Steam Release Set for Q2 2027
The sequel expands the original's corpse-processing loop into a global dispatch system, with monsters gathering resources and defending the lab, aiming for a 2027 Steam release.
Game Spark
Busan Team OddBallGames Shows Mask-Shifting Puzzle Game Worn By The Forgotten
The chapter-based release plan and the team's decision to rebuild the game after a year of development suggest OddBallGames is testing reception of the revised version before committing to a full rollout.
4Gamer.net
Parast! Releases Goods for Suzukami Utane's 20,000 Subscribers
The milestone goods mark a subscriber milestone for a Parast! member, with the mouse pad and ASMR voice available through the project's official shop.
ASCII.jp
Orbitals Creator's Voice Video Details 80s Anime Style
The video positions Orbitals as a deliberate homage to 80s and 90s Japanese anime, with a veteran hand-drawn animator shaping the character performance.
Game Spark
Google Puts Sign Language to Text AI in Pixel 11
The Pixel 11 launch brings sign language translation out of research and into a consumer device, giving deaf users a typing alternative in everyday apps.
GIGAZINE
VanySlash Launches on Steam With Butt-Focused Melee Witch Action
VanySlash stands out in the Steam action RPG space by centering its combat and customization on a melee witch whose design and gear emphasize the rear, a niche focus the developer openly prioritized.
Game Spark
Anilink Portfolio Service Opens to Anime Industry
Anilink gives anime staff a self-managed record of their credits and work availability, addressing the difficulty of verifying staff rolls after broadcast and the burden of maintaining external databases.
GameBusiness.jp
HUNTER×HUNTER Ichiban Kuji Greed Island 2 Lineup Revealed
The second Greed Island-themed Ichiban Kuji expands the arc's merchandise with a wider figure range and a Last One prize of Biscuit in her muscular form.
Inside
GoPro Sale Process Enters Final Stages as Q2 Loss Hits $51 Million
The sale process reaching its final stages signals that GoPro's months-long strategic review is likely to conclude in a business sale within a few months, even as its hardware contraction outpaces new product sales.
GIGAZINE
Microsoft Plans Maia 300 AI Chip Reveal for September 2026
Microsoft is scaling its custom silicon push to reduce AI costs and dependence on NVIDIA, aiming for over one million Maia 300 units and major cloud customers like Anthropic.
GIGAZINE
Sengoku Horror Game 'Susuki Kaidan' Opens Steam Store Page
The Steam page opening puts Odyssey Cocktail's Sengoku-era ghost story in front of PC players, with the survival horror title now scheduled for release on the platform.
Game Spark
Stray Switch 2 Physical Edition Dated for November 12
The physical release gives Switch 2 owners a retail option for the acclaimed cyberpunk cat adventure, adding package sales to the existing download version.
Game Spark
Touhou Project Ichiban Kuji Unveils Offering Box Style Coin Bank
The D prize coin bank, featuring Yukari's 'put lots of money in' comment, is a distinctive item that ties the lottery to the series' shrine setting.
Inside
KURAND and ReGLOSS' Juufuutei Raden Release Supervised Sake Yoi Banashi
The collaboration is the third between KURAND and hololive production, and Raden's direct involvement in sake selection and flavor development extends her culture-focused activities into the beverage space.
KAI-YOU
Stonewards Early Access Earns Very Positive on Steam
Stonewards is off to a strong start in early access, carrying momentum from a well-received demo and high wishlist numbers into a Very Positive review status.
Automaton
FGO MoonCancer/Jade Rabbit Gets 1/7 Scale Figure in First Ascension Form
The figure captures the character's first ascension design, a specific in-game form, and is now available for pre-order through multiple retailers with a set release window.
Inside
Getter Robo MODEROID Mini Gattai Henkei Getter 1 Returns for Second Run
The second re-release of the MODEROID Getter 1 kit gives new buyers another chance to get the fully combining model, with reservations open for a limited window.
Inside
Red Experience Turns the Death Game Whodunit Into a Whodunit About Cake
The demo reframes the death game genre by replacing murder with a cake theft, and the full game will weave multiple cases into one branching narrative with 60 routes.
4Gamer.net
BIC 2026 Opens in Busan With Record 856 Submissions
The record submission count and expanded conference lineup signal BIC's growing pull as a global indie showcase, with Japan represented among the top award finalists.
4Gamer.net
Blue Archive Swimsuit Figures of Mika and Seia Arrive From Sega in August
The two figures join a broader August and September Blue Archive lineup from Sega, expanding the series' presence in the prize figure market.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Pot-Breaking Clicker RPG Greedy Greedy Gnomes Launches on PC and Android
The release turns the familiar RPG pot-breaking action into a full idle management loop, where clicking gives way to automated gnome labor and town-building investment.
Game Spark
Battlefield 1942 VR Mod BFVR Released Free on GitHub
The mod brings the 22-year-old classic into VR with controller support and compatibility with other mods, expanding how the original can be played.
Game Spark
Hololive Wachawacha Gakuen-sai Event Set for November at Keio Arena TOKYO
This event marks a significant expansion of Hololive Production's live offerings, bringing together a diverse roster of talents across two days at a major Tokyo arena, with a tiered ticketing system that includes premium goods bundles.
hololive production (JP), GAME Watch (Impress)
Phantom Blade Zero Pre-Orders Open, State of Play Set for August 18
The dedicated State of Play segment gives S-GAME a full 20-minute platform to showcase an unrevealed story character and the build system, marking the final marketing push before the October 29 launch.
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