games 1 sources · Aug 17
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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industry 1 sources · Aug 17
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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figures 1 sources · Aug 17
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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games 1 sources · Aug 17
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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games 1 sources · Aug 17
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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games 1 sources · Aug 17
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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anime 1 sources · Aug 17
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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games 1 sources · Aug 17
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.
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other 1 sources · Aug 17
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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games 1 sources · Aug 17
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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games 1 sources · Aug 17
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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games 1 sources · Aug 17
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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industry 1 sources · Aug 17
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.
GIGAZINE
games 1 sources · Aug 17
The collection brings previously unported entries like Kirakira Dochu and Soreike Ebisumaru to modern platforms, with the feature noting the series' N64 and PlayStation era remains absent, leaving room for a potential Daishugo 2.
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games 1 sources · Aug 17
These three titles show a range of Chinese game development, from a Japanese-style training sim to a medieval extraction RPG and a fantasy life sim, all targeting Japanese audiences.
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games 1 sources · Aug 17
The column surfaces core, niche titles that often fly under the radar, with several VR and survival horror entries and a notable free VR upgrade for Total Chaos owners.
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manga 2 sources · Aug 17
The label brings together editors from two historically distinct manga traditions, Weekly Shonen Jump and Monthly IKKI, signaling an attempt to blend mainstream and avant-garde sensibilities in a single web platform.
KAI-YOU, ASCII.jp
anime 1 sources · Aug 17
The return of 86 to Crunchyroll restores access to a series that was quietly delisted, along with seven other anime, earlier this year.
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anime 1 sources · Aug 17
The episode extends the series' running theme of visibility by moving the public's gaze from Kuroe to Minami, showing how those associated with a kaiju girl are policed as well.
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games 1 sources · Aug 17
The game reframes the 8th Exit-style anomaly hunt as a memory test, asking players to memorize a room full of simultaneous changes rather than spot differences.
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anime 2 sources · Aug 17
The piece positions Japanese media, not the American film, as the true origin of dodgeball's modern competitive and visual language, a lineage that continues with the 2026 sequel anime.
Anime Herald
manga 1 sources · Aug 17
The long-running Twelve Kingdoms novel series, previously unavailable digitally, is now being released as e-books in a sequential rollout, with a new volume arriving in December.
Dengeki Hobby Web
games 1 sources · Aug 17
The roundup reflects a continuing trend of cooperative and horror indie titles, with Wild n Chill offering a relaxed survival experience and QUIET adding a comedic twist to the horror genre.
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industry 1 sources · Aug 17
The U.S. launch extends the KAZÉ brand that HarperCollins acquired from Crunchyroll's French and German manga operations in July 2025, bringing its European catalog to the American market.
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