Mazda Reveals RX-VISION GT3 EVO Teaser for Gran Turismo 7
games 1 sources · Aug 17

Mazda Reveals RX-VISION GT3 EVO Teaser for Gran Turismo 7

The RX-VISION GT3 EVO marks the next step for a Mazda concept that has been part of the Gran Turismo World Series for about six years, with the automaker's design chief directly involved in its development.

4Gamer.net
Ichiban Kuji Hololive RPG Style Lineup Revealed
vtuber 3 sources · Aug 17

Ichiban Kuji Hololive RPG Style Lineup Revealed

This marks the first Ichiban Kuji collaboration with Hololive Production under an RPG theme, expanding the lottery's reach into the VTuber merchandise market.

GAME Watch, Dengeki Hobby Web, Inside
HUNTER×HUNTER Phantom Troupe Leader Chrollo Gets S.H.Figuarts Figure
figures 3 sources · Aug 17

HUNTER×HUNTER Phantom Troupe Leader Chrollo Gets S.H.Figuarts Figure

The simultaneous release of a premium S.H.Figuarts Chrollo and a budget Gashapon Phantom Troupe wave gives collectors two price points for the same characters in the same season, a strategy Bandai is applying across its HUNTER×HUNTER merchandise lines.

Dengeki Hobby Web, Inside, Anime Anime
Dentsu Group Produces Roblox Adventure RPG Egg Hunt 2026
games 1 sources · Aug 17

Dentsu Group Produces Roblox Adventure RPG Egg Hunt 2026

The project is a practical example of Dentsu's push into the UGC media domain, combining community building, content development, fundraising, and promotion to cultivate original IPs for the global market.

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Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls Ends Service on September 3
games 4 sources · Aug 17

Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls Ends Service on September 3

The shutdown removes one of the few modern Castlevania titles from active circulation, and Konami has not indicated any plan to preserve it through an offline release or port.

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TGS 2026 Marks 30th Anniversary With Special Site, Projects
games 5 sources · Aug 17

TGS 2026 Marks 30th Anniversary With Special Site, Projects

The 30th anniversary framing gives CESA a chance to position TGS2026 as both a retrospective of the industry's evolution since 1996 and a forward-looking platform, with the expanded sponsor roster and creator-focused initiatives signaling a push to broaden the event's appeal beyond traditional exhibitors.

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Singer Kano Joins VTuber Agency Million Production as Kano Mahoro
vtuber 4 sources · Aug 17

Singer Kano Joins VTuber Agency Million Production as Kano Mahoro

The move brings a veteran anime singer with a 47.8万-subscriber YouTube channel into a growing agency that recently held its first 3D offline live and is expanding its music label, signaling a push to blend traditional music careers with VTuber artistry.

KAI-YOU, ASCII.jp, PANORA
Showa American Story Trailer to Premiere at gamescom Opening Night Live
games 3 sources · Aug 17

Showa American Story Trailer to Premiere at gamescom Opening Night Live

The trailer premiere and playable demo at gamescom mark the first substantial update for Showa American Story since its delay from 2025 to 2026, signaling that NEKCOM is ready to show the game in a playable state to a Western audience.

4Gamer.net, Game Spark
GALLERIA Sets Tokyo Game Show 2026 Booth With REJECT, Vspo Collabs
other 5 sources · Aug 17

GALLERIA Sets Tokyo Game Show 2026 Booth With REJECT, Vspo Collabs

The announcement marks GALLERIA's continued push into creator and VTuber culture, with the Vspo collaboration returning for a second year and the REJECT stage positioned as the show's closing event.

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