Yani Neko Gets Evil Dragon Liberation Version on AT-X and Streaming
The release of a separate version that respects production intent signals the studio is providing an alternate cut of the series, a rare move for a seasonal anime.
Comic Natalie
Yani Neko Anime to Air Two Versions Including Evil Dragon Release Cut
The dual-version release model, with one cut respecting the original direction, is an unusual approach that lets viewers choose between a broadcast-friendly edit and a version closer to the source material.
Denfaminicogamer
Google Invests $75 Million in A24 for AI Film Tool Development
The partnership marks Google's first direct equity investment in a film studio and places A24 at the center of a creator-driven approach to AI tool development, a contrast to the cost-reduction narratives that have dominated industry discussions.
KAI-YOU, GIGAZINE, GameBusiness.jp
Ubisoft Lays Off 93 Employees in San Francisco Office
The San Francisco layoffs are the latest sign of Ubisoft's ongoing financial struggles and the execution of a cost-cutting plan that has already closed multiple studios.
GameBusiness.jp
Shakugan No Shana: Blaze Edge Browser Game Gets Gameplay Video
The gameplay video confirms the browser game is actively in development and will feature the original voice actor for the lead character, signaling a faithful adaptation of the long-running light novel franchise.
Anime News Network
Sea of Thieves Live-Action Film in Development at Xbox
Xbox is expanding its IP into film and television at scale, with Sea of Thieves becoming the latest game to get a live-action adaptation as part of a broader push of more than 10 projects.
Denfaminicogamer
Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition Launches on Switch 2 With 60fps Handheld Mode
The Switch 2 port of the definitive Devil May Cry 5 edition brings the series' fast-paced action to a portable platform at full frame rate, with a launch discount and a physical release to follow.
4Gamer.net
ME:I's TSUZUMI and Matsuya Onoe Join Live-Action Moana Japanese Dub
TSUZUMI and Onoe are the Japanese voices for the lead roles in Disney's live-action Moana, with Onoe returning from the animated dub and TSUZUMI taking over from Chika Yabiku.
Cinema Today
Tom Holland Told Zendaya Immediately After Learning of Downey Jr.'s MCU Return
The anecdote confirms that Holland, despite his known loose lips, managed to keep one of the MCU's biggest secrets-Downey Jr.'s return as Doctor Doom-except with his wife, and it adds a personal layer to the buildup for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day.'
Cinema Today
Matching TRUE LOVE Adds 10 New Cast Members, Sets Fall 2026 Release
The sequel scales up the setting from urban dating apps to a confined resort island, expanding the cast significantly while retaining the core creative team and two key supporting characters from the original hit.
Eiga Natalie, Cinema Today
Valve's Steam Machine Launches in Japan Starting at 189,980 Yen
The Steam Machine's single-channel memory compromise, forced by a shortage of 8GB modules, highlights how broader market demand for high-capacity memory-driven by AI infrastructure-is directly impacting consumer gaming hardware design.
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Dbrand Opens Pre-Orders for Portal Companion Cube Steam Machine Case
The case is a rare licensed-style peripheral for Valve's Steam Machine, a niche hardware platform, and its humorous presentation directly channels the Portal game's tone.
Denfaminicogamer
Cyclops and Wolverine Join Medicom Toy's Super Manga Powers Figure Line
The Super Manga Powers series expands its Marvel roster with two of the most recognizable X-Men characters, giving collectors a comic-accurate soft vinyl option.
Dengeki Hobby Web
WEGO to Release Death Note Collaboration T-Shirts on June 26
The collaboration brings Death Note's iconic imagery into everyday fashion through a major streetwear retailer, expanding the series' merchandise reach beyond traditional anime channels.
Inside
Ark Maker Brings Player-Created Maps to Consoles in Late September
The console-native ARK Maker tool represents a significant shift in user-generated content accessibility for the survival-crafting series, putting map and rule creation directly into players' hands without a PC.
4Gamer.net
True Story 'We Are Just Right' Sets Japan Release for September 11
The film's Japan release brings a festival-audience favorite with strong critical reception to a new market, expanding its reach beyond the international festival circuit.
Cinema Today
One Piece Heroines Anime Trailer Reveals Aina the End Theme Song
This special marks a rare narrative focus on the female characters of One Piece, adapting prose stories that were originally serialized in One Piece Magazine starting in 2019, and it introduces original content not found in the main series.
Anime News Network, Comic Natalie, Anime Corner
Bo-Katan Kryze Joins MAFEX Line in Season 3 Form With Dark Saber
The figure brings a key supporting character from the live-action series into Medicom's premium articulated line, complete with the story-critical Dark Saber accessory.
Dengeki Hobby Web
PvPvE Extraction Shooter SAND: Raiders of Sophie Launches in Early Access on Steam
After four delays, the game's launch reception shows that server stability and matchmaking issues can overshadow a well-received core concept, even with a strong concurrent player count.
Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, Game Spark
Besiege Gets 90% Off Steam Sale and New Space DLC 'The Broken Beyond'
The deep discount and simultaneous DLC release bring new and returning players into the game's sandbox with a fresh space setting and added survival mechanics.
Denfaminicogamer
Gumi Operating Profit Falls Roughly 80% Despite Oradora Success
The steep profit drop shows that even a strong IP like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure could not offset the advertising spend required to drive downloads, calling into question gumi's pivot to licensed mobile games.
GameBusiness.jp
Evangelion Unit-01 and Unit-13 BE@RBRICK Figures Get Chrome Repaint
The chrome repaint marks a fresh release of two iconic Eva units as BE@RBRICK collectibles, targeting both Evangelion fans and Medicom Toy's bear-figure market.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Persona 5: The Phantom X 1st Anniversary Broadcast Set for June 24
The broadcast signals the first major content update for the mobile spin-off since its launch, with the Hatsune Miku collaboration hinting at a cross-promotion strategy to sustain player engagement.
4Gamer.net
Nicolas Cage Joins Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 as a Playable Operator
The addition of a major Hollywood star as a premium event-pass operator marks a new high for celebrity crossovers in the Call of Duty franchise, tying a real-world actor directly to a limited-time monetization event.
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