Sanrio x GRL Releases Bonbonribbon and Usahana Goods
figures 1 sources · Jun 18

Sanrio x GRL Releases Bonbonribbon and Usahana Goods

The collaboration brings two less-common Sanrio characters into a fashion-focused merchandise line, targeting fans who want character goods integrated into daily accessories.

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Kenshi Yonezu Releases "Karasu" Music Video for 2026 NHK Soccer Theme
music 1 sources · Jun 18

Kenshi Yonezu Releases "Karasu" Music Video for 2026 NHK Soccer Theme

The music video extends the song's thematic exploration of individuality within group competition through Yamada's shipyard imagery, while the track itself has already become a commercial hit and is being broadcast during World Cup matches.

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Horror Adventure Fortune Pact Launches on Steam
games 1 sources · Jun 18

Horror Adventure Fortune Pact Launches on Steam

Fortune Pact introduces a novel horror mechanic requiring players to physically speak a deciphered spell aloud, blending platforming with voice-controlled exorcism.

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Stalcraft: X Renamed to Stalzone After Trademark Issues
games 1 sources · Jun 18

Stalcraft: X Renamed to Stalzone After Trademark Issues

The name change resolves a trademark conflict with Blizzard and aligns the game's title with its current extraction-shooter gameplay, dropping the 'craft' suffix that suggested a sandbox survival game.

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Artists Meet Technicals 2026 Set for July 24 in Yokohama
industry 1 sources · Jun 18

Artists Meet Technicals 2026 Set for July 24 in Yokohama

The event addresses a gap in networking opportunities for technical artists, a growing but still niche role in game development, by providing a dedicated space for session review and community building.

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