Hundred Nights: DIFU Developer Discusses Chinese Underworld Sim, AAA Differences
games 2 sources · Jun 25

Hundred Nights: DIFU Developer Discusses Chinese Underworld Sim, AAA Differences

The developer's explicit rejection of AAA-style cutscenes in favor of embedding Chinese cultural narratives into management sim mechanics positions Hundred Nights: DIFU as a deliberate alternative to big-budget productions, using gameplay itself as the vehicle for cultural export.

4Gamer.net, Automaton
HiGH&LOW THE New World Announced as Final Film Chapter, Set for 2027
other 4 sources · Jun 25

HiGH&LOW THE New World Announced as Final Film Chapter, Set for 2027

After a decade of expansion across media, the HiGH&LOW franchise is concluding its film series with a chapter that promises to resolve the long-running mystery of the "Bulge" and reunite original cast members.

Eiga Natalie, Cinema Today, Denfaminicogamer, and 1 more
Sony to Discontinue aibo Ivory White Model
other 2 sources · Jun 25

Sony to Discontinue aibo Ivory White Model

Sony is ending hardware sales of the current aibo model while committing to expand services, signaling a shift toward a service-centric model for the pet robot.

ASCII.jp, Denfaminicogamer
ANYCOLOR Reports Impersonation Bomb Threats Using Nijisanji VTuber Names
vtuber 6 sources · Jun 25

ANYCOLOR Reports Impersonation Bomb Threats Using Nijisanji VTuber Names

The incident elevates a familiar online impersonation problem into active criminal extortion, forcing ANYCOLOR to publicly disavow threats made under its name and creating potential legal liability for the agency if the emails cause harm.

Denfaminicogamer, KAI-YOU, Inside, and 3 more
I-O Data GigaCrysta EX-GDQ271UEL Announced with 0.03ms Response
other 2 sources · Jun 25

I-O Data GigaCrysta EX-GDQ271UEL Announced with 0.03ms Response

The monitor targets the growing Japanese competitive FPS scene with a combination of QD-OLED image quality and an industry-leading 0.03ms response time, a spec that may influence purchasing decisions for serious players.

Game Spark, Inside
OpenAI and Broadcom Unveil First Proprietary AI Chip Jalapeño
other 2 sources · Jun 25

OpenAI and Broadcom Unveil First Proprietary AI Chip Jalapeño

OpenAI's move to custom silicon reduces its dependence on Nvidia GPUs and gives it direct control over cost, power, and supply for its AI services, marking a strategic shift toward vertical integration in AI infrastructure.

ASCII.jp, GIGAZINE