other 1 sources · Aug 18
The selection reflects which 2026 first-half releases left the strongest impression on a writer who favors small layouts and short consists, giving buyers a curated reference before the August convention.
Dengeki Hobby Web
music 2 sources · Aug 18
The rename removes a trademark obstacle before full overseas expansion, letting the site push Japan-originated free BGM culture internationally without legal friction.
Denfaminicogamer, PANORA
games 1 sources · Aug 18
Meowmories stands out by letting players use their voice to meow into the microphone as a gameplay mechanic, offering an optional but advantageous way to stop monsters.
Denfaminicogamer
figures 1 sources · Aug 18
The Force Armor figure expands the MDLX line with parts that can be swapped onto the previously released MDLX X, allowing collectors to recreate partial armor exchange forms from the game.
Dengeki Hobby Web
figures 1 sources · Aug 18
The event turns a franchise anniversary into a merchandise occasion, with eight new products and a purchase bonus tied to a 3,000 yen threshold at a permanent celebration-themed store.
Dengeki Hobby Web
industry 1 sources · Aug 18
Autodesk is pushing AI-assisted tools that remain artist-directable, letting teams train motion models on their own data and edit captured 3D scenes inside standard production pipelines.
ASCII.jp
figures 1 sources · Aug 18
The Hyper Function line expands with two new Danball Senki machines while re-opening orders for two existing kits, giving collectors a second window to secure the earlier releases.
Dengeki Hobby Web
figures 1 sources · Aug 18
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
figures 1 sources · Aug 18
This is the second figma Bunny Suit Planning swimsuit costume, expanding the series with a summer-themed Veronica Sweetheart figure.
Dengeki Hobby Web
other 1 sources · Aug 18
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
games 1 sources · Aug 18
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
games 4 sources · Aug 18
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.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Inside, and 1 more
games 3 sources · Aug 18
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.
Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
games 2 sources · Aug 18
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
games 1 sources · Aug 18
The release brings a math-themed puzzle action game, developed with academic supervision, to both Switch and Steam on the same day.
4Gamer.net
games 3 sources · Aug 18
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.
Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, Game Spark
games 1 sources · Aug 18
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.
Automaton
games 3 sources · Aug 18
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.
Automaton, Game Spark
figures 2 sources · Aug 18
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.
Dengeki Hobby Web, Inside
games 3 sources · Aug 18
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.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
games 2 sources · Aug 18
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 1 sources · Aug 18
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
games 1 sources · Aug 18
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
other 1 sources · Aug 18
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.
ASCII.jp