Helltaker's Lucifer Gets a figma From Good Smile Company
The announcement brings the hell CEO Lucifer into Good Smile Company's figma line, with comical expressions and accessories that capture her clumsy character.
Dengeki Hobby Web
figma Veronica Sweetheart Swimsuit Ver. Joins Bunny Suit Planning Line
This is the second figma Bunny Suit Planning swimsuit costume, expanding the series with a summer-themed Veronica Sweetheart figure.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Waseda Startup Ecumenopolis Pushes Conversational AI Diagnosis Into Schools
The article shows a Japanese startup moving conversational AI diagnosis from research into institutional use, with Waseda University using LANGX Speaking to place roughly 10,000 students into English conversation classes each year.
ASCII.jp
Ski-E-O! Ski Resort Tycoon Sets November Early Access Launch
The developer's detailed breakdown of the GPU-driven snow simulation and real-terrain import positions the game as a technically ambitious entry in the management sim genre.
Automaton
Ayumu Murase Graduates From Kanon Himeno Role in THE IDOLM@STER SideM
The announcement keeps Murase attached to two specific upcoming releases while leaving the long-term replacement plan open, which means the franchise is staging the cast change rather than making a clean cut.
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Phantom Blade Zero Adds 66 Days Hardcore Mode Tied to Protagonist Lifespan
The 66 Days mode turns the story's central premise into a permanent fail state, a design choice that separates it from the other three difficulty options and gives the narrative stakes mechanical weight.
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Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy Sets October 27 Release
The game marks the first Remothered release in six years and brings the trilogy to a close, while the involvement of Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka signals a deliberate appeal to classic survival horror audiences.
Automaton, Game Spark
Nero & Sci Integral Edition Launches on Switch and Steam
The release brings a math-themed puzzle action game, developed with academic supervision, to both Switch and Steam on the same day.
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BeastLink Early Access Launches on Steam With 32-Player Kaiju Battles
The early access launch has drawn criticism for technical issues, with Steam reviews at Mixed status and only 34% of 92 reviews positive, prompting the developer to rush out an improvement patch on August 19.
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PNR: Point of No Return Sets August 28 Release on Steam
The August 28 release date confirms a near-term launch for a budget-priced survivor roguelite that frames its core loop around overwhelming firepower instead of dodging, with a demo already available on Steam.
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Pachinko Roguelike 'Splat Pachinko' Set for Steam Release This Year
The game's solo developer, Fabio Taurisano, handles design, programming, art, animation, and music alone, a fact that shapes both its chaotic pitch and its production scale.
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MODEROID Mazinger ZERO Re-Release Set for January 2027
The re-release brings a popular kit back into circulation after its initial run, with reservations open for a limited window, indicating sustained demand for Mazinger ZERO merchandise.
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Sheepdog Adventure Game 'Hubert' Sets October 2026 Release
The game's focus on realistic dog behaviors and monologue-driven storytelling, combined with its Best Game award and strong wishlist numbers, signals a niche but promising indie title that could stand out in the crowded October release window.
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Co-op Sabotage Game Layoff Revenge! Opens Steam Page
The game turns a workplace firing into a timed co-op heist, with office supplies as tools and colleague suspicion as the core mechanic.
4Gamer.net
VTuber Name IME Dictionary With 18,515 Entries Goes on Sale
The dictionary addresses the practical problem of writing difficult VTuber names correctly, a gap in input support for a scene that constantly adds new talents.
KAI-YOU
FFXI Collaboration in Wizardry Variants Daphne Recreates Relics, NMs, and Life Sentences
The collaboration marks a long-awaited return of FFXI to mobile in a form distinct from the canceled mobile version, reproducing the MMO's signature systems within a single-player dungeon RPG.
Denfaminicogamer
Xiaomi Teases REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G With 10,000mAh Battery
The 10,000mAh capacity positions the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G as a notable leap in battery size for smartphones, moving well past the 7,000mAh range that has recently appeared.
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Kernel Hearts Sets September 17 Release, Demo Adds Japanese Voice
The demo update directly addresses player feedback on difficulty and progression, signaling the developer's responsiveness ahead of the full release, which could influence the game's reception at launch.
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Mortal Shell II Launches to Strong Steam Numbers and Critical Praise
The strong early access numbers and high review scores suggest Mortal Shell II has overcome the mixed reception of its predecessor, positioning it as a notable success for the soulslike genre in 2026.
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PKSHA Launches PKSHA Dialogue Conversational AI Agent Solution
PKSHA Dialogue extends the company's conversational AI lineup beyond Q&A into decision support, combining its technology with Xtone's AI UX design expertise.
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Straker Japan and IBM Japan Sign AI Partnership for Multilingual Content Platform
The partnership pairs Straker's specialized multilingual AI models with IBM's enterprise AI governance and orchestration tools, aiming to set a new standard for AI-assisted disclosure and global communication for Japanese companies.
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MMO Mahjong Game Memento Online JAN Hits 400% of Makuake Goal
The campaign's 400% funding shows strong demand for a mahjong game designed to teach hands to beginners while giving experienced players a wide range of jobs to choose from.
ASCII.jp
PlayWay Releases 16 Steam Games in August, 12 With Generative AI Disclosures
PlayWay's prolific release strategy is accelerating, and the August slate shows generative AI use has become a standard part of how its many small studios ship games.
Automaton
Steel Soul Shaper Opens Steam Store Page, Recruits Playtesters
The store page launch and playtest recruitment signal the project is moving toward public testing, with the game's narrative choices and customization depth as its main draws.
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