SNK Teases Laocorn Gaodamus for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
The teaser suggests SNK may expand City of the Wolves' roster beyond the announced Season Pass 2 characters by pulling from the franchise's anime history.
Denfaminicogamer
Oshi No Ko Puzzle Star Adds Rainy Drops Akane Kurokawa and Ruby Costumes
The gacha adds original costume cards supervised by anime character designer Kanna Hirayama, expanding the game's content while the franchise builds toward its fourth and final anime season.
Denfaminicogamer
DON'T NOD Faces Audit Warning of Cash Depletion by November 2026
The warning signals that a studio with a strong critical reputation but persistent commercial struggles may face a genuine going-concern crisis, with its largest shareholder Tencent declining to provide short-term relief.
Automaton, Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
Multiple Xbox Game Studios Reportedly Facing Closure, Including Ninja Theory
The reported closures target studios Microsoft acquired less than a decade ago, signaling a sharp reversal of its content-expansion strategy under the new Xbox leadership's business reset.
Automaton, Game Spark, GIGAZINE
Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y Debut in Pokemon GO on July 18
The event introduces two new Mega Evolutions for Raichu to Pokemon GO, expanding the game's Mega Evolution roster with a single-species branching form.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Among Us Story: On Guard Demo Released on Steam
This marks the first single-player story-focused spin-off for the Among Us franchise, shifting from multiplayer deduction to a solo narrative experience.
Game Spark
UK Announces Complete Ban on Social Media for Under-16s
The UK is following Australia's lead with a sweeping social media ban for under-16s, a move that could reshape global regulatory debates on child online safety.
GIGAZINE
Netflix Reveals 14 New Cast Members for Gas Man Series
The casting of Kaku and Aoki via "reverse offer" signals that talent demand for this Netflix-Toho collaboration is high enough that actors are proactively seeking roles, not merely accepting them.
Eiga Natalie, Cinema Today
The Guild - Europa 1410 Demo Launches on Steam
The demo offers a concrete preview of how the game balances economic simulation with political scheming and crime, ahead of its Early Access launch next month.
GAME Watch, 4Gamer.net, Automaton
DJ KOO and Guinness Record Holder DJ RINOKA to Perform at Tokyo Bon Dance x Steam Festival
The festival positions Bon Odori as a modern, cross-generational cultural event by pairing veteran DJ KOO with child prodigy DJ RINOKA and adding a STEAM education component.
ASCII.jp
Docomo and WOWOW Form Joint Venture for Lemino Streaming Service
The deal shifts control of Lemino to WOWOW as the majority owner, creating a joint venture that pools resources for content procurement and production in music, drama, and sports.
ASCII.jp
AMD Acquires MEXT to Tackle AI Memory Cost Crisis
The acquisition directly addresses the AI industry's memory cost crisis, where memory now makes up 63% of AI chip costs, by offering a software-only solution that multiplies effective DRAM capacity without new hardware.
GIGAZINE
Night Blood W: Cutthroat Wolf Demo Launches on Steam
The demo gives players early access to a stylish 2D action game that emphasizes unrestricted aerial combos and bullet-time mechanics, positioning it as a notable indie release in the cyberpunk genre.
Automaton
Minions & Monsters Gets 4D Screenings With New Trailer
The large-format rollout positions the first Minions-led story in four years as a theatrical event built on immersive effects rather than narrative continuity.
Eiga Natalie
Weekly Pro Gamer File Profiles Leaf, Arneb's Top Laner
The profile highlights a player who, despite rarely taking the spotlight, is considered a key pillar of one of Japan's top League of Legends teams.
4Gamer.net
Vampire Princess Game 'Bathory - Heritage of Blood' Gets Japanese Support, 2027 PC Release
The Japanese language support signals a broader intended market for a game that wears its Castlevania and Gothic horror influences openly, with a risk-reward combat system that ties attacks to the player's health.
4Gamer.net
Idle Rpg 'Taskbar Hero' Server Migration Update Deployed, Concurrent Players Top 520,000
The server migration addresses the core overload problem that has been degrading the game experience, but the indefinite delay on the Steam Market reopening signals that stability is still a work in progress.
Game Spark
Nu Festival 2026 Turns Takanawa Gateway City Into a Music and Art Venue
The festival's full lineup and timetable reveal a rare concentration of international electronic and ambient acts, including several Japan debuts and world premieres, in a newly developed urban space JR East frames as an experimental cultural field.
ASCII.jp
Danball Senki Hyper Function Plastic Models Return With LBX Achilles and LBX The Emperor
The revival of two signature LBX kits from the Danball Senki line signals continued interest in the series' model kit market, with BANDAI SPIRITS offering upgraded Hyper Function versions rather than simple reprints.
Dengeki Hobby Web
ReoNa Performs Ending Theme for The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System Anime
The announcement completes the music lineup for the upcoming fantasy isekai anime, pairing ReoNa's ending with SPYAIR's opening theme.
Anime News Network
ReoNa Performs Ending Theme for The Reincarnated Heavy Knight Anime
ReoNa's involvement as the ending theme artist adds a major musical name to the adaptation, with the PV offering the first extended look at the action and character dynamics ahead of the July premiere.
Comic Natalie
Electronic Arts Launches EA Advertising Platform For In-Game Ads
EA is formalizing a dedicated in-game ad infrastructure across its biggest franchises, turning stadium billboards and scoreboards into a recurring revenue channel that reaches over 120 million monthly players.
Denfaminicogamer
Bills Must Be Paid Releases July 29 on Steam
The game's journey from a niche demo to attracting Chinese publisher interest and clone removals shows how a simple, satisfying loop can generate viral attention and copyright challenges before its full release.
Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, Game Spark
Kodansha to Print Manga Locally in India for the First Time
Local printing cuts import duties and shipping delays, making physical manga more accessible and affordable for Indian collectors, while Kodansha taps into India's large youth market with plans for Hindi translations.
Animehunch