1988 Horror ADV Onryo Senki Returns as Onryo Senki REVIVE
The studio behind the 1988 cult horror adventure is remaking it itself, pairing a faithful scenario with modern visual and audio upgrades.
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Rumble Roses-Inspired Adult Catfight Game Rejected by Bank Ahead of Steam Early Access
The rejection occurred after a mere address change, not a new business relationship, showing banks are re-evaluating existing accounts of adult content creators, a pattern that has now hit three reported cases in August 2026 alone.
Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
The Sinking City 2 Launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
The sequel shifts the series from an open-world adventure to a resource-tight survival horror in the vein of Resident Evil, a genre change that the release-day reviews are already measuring against the 2019 original.
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Daemons of the Shadow Realm Episode 19 Tests Yuru and Asa's Moral Code
The review frames episode 19 as the moment Asa's earnest feelings, backed by action, finally get through to Yuru.
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Sparks of Tomorrow Episode 7 Review: A Chase That Breaks Belief
The review argues the show's thematic strengths cannot compensate for characters who remain too undefined for their motivations to land.
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Wolverine Dev Calls Out X Algorithm as Pre-Release Criticism Mounts
The developer's public rebuke of the platform's algorithm, before the game has even shipped, signals how pre-release backlash is being shaped by social media dynamics rather than the game itself.
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Kakao Entertainment to Merge 3 Story Content Subsidiaries
Kakao Entertainment is consolidating its webtoon and web novel production arms into a single company under the Samyang C&C name to strengthen its IP business and global pipeline.
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Google Adds Toggle to Remove Visible Watermarks From Gemini and Flow
Google is making visible watermarks optional while keeping invisible SynthID and C2PA metadata, a move that balances creative control with the ability to verify AI-generated content.
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Jony Ive-Designed Ferrari Luce Chassis Zero Sells for $40 Million at Auction
The auction result, roughly 36 times the estimate, shows the Jony Ive-designed Ferrari EV commanding collector value despite mixed early media reception of its design.
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Wedding Dress Photo of Ai Yoshikawa From Meitantei no Mama de Ite Draws Praise
The off-shot contrasts sharply with the drama's shocking on-screen scene, drawing attention to Yoshikawa's performance and the show's visual storytelling.
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Detective Conan Creator Gosho Aoyama Drafts Final Chapter Storyboard
The confirmation that Aoyama has an ending drafted shifts the series from an open-ended marathon to a story with a planned conclusion, even though no end date has been announced.
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Ekimae no Kafka Chapter 3 Played at Tokyo Game Dungeon 13
The chapter preview shows how Ekimae no Kafka blends a 1980s command-input system with 2000s visual novel aesthetics and literary text, a combination that stands apart from modern choice-based adventure games.
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Stripe to Acquire AI Gateway OpenRouter for Over $7 Billion
The acquisition, at over five times OpenRouter's last private valuation, would put a major payments platform in control of a gateway that routes usage across hundreds of AI models.
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Splatoon 3 Ichiban Kuji Third Wave Reveals Full Lineup
The third Splatoon 3 Ichiban Kuji turns core game modes into practical merchandise, with the last-one prize and double chance campaign offering oversized versions of the Inkling cushion.
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Shinjinrui Complex Steam Page Opens With Three-Timeline Sci-Fi Adventure
The Steam page launch marks the game's first public reveal, turning Soono's long-running doujinshi project into a playable title with a full voice cast.
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Zombie Anime Meme Gets RTS Tower Defense Game in 2027
The game expands the franchise beyond its viral meme status, with the anime adaptation scheduled for January 2027 and the game following later that year.
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Death Game Report Mystery Adventure Set for September 1 on Steam
shu3, whose previous game earned an Overwhelmingly Positive rating from Steam users, is following it with a 500-yen Obra Dinn-style deduction game.
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100 Girlfriends Episode 31 Shrinks Nano Down to Pocket Size
The episode leans on Rentaro's devotion to Nano rather than her usual efficiency gimmick, and it opens up the series' recurring meet-the-parents plotline with Kusuri's family.
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EVE Online Studio CEO Explains Fenris Rebrand and DeepMind Deal
The interview frames the studio's independence and DeepMind partnership as a deliberate move toward AI research, with the CEO positioning EVE Online as a uniquely difficult environment for AI systems.
Game Spark
COSMOS 創作攝影展 Highlights 7 Taiwanese Cosplayers in Photo Roundup
The roundup shows the Taiwanese cosplay scene's focus on game characters, with the event drawing both Japanese and local talent for close fan interaction.
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VanySlash Review: A Sexy Witch Action RPG With Costume Collecting
The review highlights VanySlash's focus on character appeal over mechanical depth, positioning it as a niche title for players who prioritize visual charm in action RPGs.
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Island Beekeeper Review: A Cozy Craft Survival Game About Saving a Dying Earth
The review highlights how Island Beekeeper ties exploration, farming, and bee breeding together through a resource system where island resources do not respawn, making queen bee management a core strategic element.
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Game Spark Review: Honokurashi no Niwa Blends Slow Life With a Cursed Village
The review highlights how the game's unusual combination of a peaceful life sim with a cursed village narrative makes it stand out, while also pointing out comfort issues that could affect long-term play.
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SpaceX Completes Its $60 Billion Acquisition of Cursor Developer Anysphere
The completed deal puts Cursor inside SpaceX with access to the world's largest GPU fleet, which Cursor says will let it build more powerful models at lower operational costs.
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