Kizuna AI Kamatte Aichan DLC Launches for Desktop Mate on August 20
vtuber 3 sources · Aug 13

Kizuna AI Kamatte Aichan DLC Launches for Desktop Mate on August 20

This DLC extends Kizuna AI's presence in Desktop Mate by directly adapting the character's 2026 song "KAMACHO" into interactive desktop content, giving fans a new way to engage with the virtual talent beyond the existing DLC.

Denfaminicogamer, ASCII.jp, PANORA
Kniv Studio Announces Pachinko Roguelike High Roller Penny
games 3 sources · Aug 13

Kniv Studio Announces Pachinko Roguelike High Roller Penny

The announcement follows Kniv Studio's May release of STARDUST: Wish of Witch, a turn-based strategy RPG that received high praise, positioning High Roller Penny as the studio's next project in a genre that has gained popularity in recent years.

GAME Watch, Automaton, Denfaminicogamer
Pixel 11 Series Launches August 20 With Tensor G6 SoC
other 3 sources · Aug 13

Pixel 11 Series Launches August 20 With Tensor G6 SoC

The Pixel 11's Camera Styles feature, which changes image processing at the sensor level rather than applying post-processing filters, marks a deliberate shift by Google toward giving users more control over photo realism, a direction praised by The Verge as a major turning point.

4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp, GIGAZINE
ZOWIE Unveils Battle Royale-Focused XQ Monitor Series
other 3 sources · Aug 13

ZOWIE Unveils Battle Royale-Focused XQ Monitor Series

The XQ series marks ZOWIE's first WQHD monitors, breaking from the full HD resolution the XL series has maintained, and positions the brand against high-refresh-rate OLED competitors on a visibility-focused axis rather than raw refresh rate.

4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Game Spark
Arknights: Endfield Steam Version Announced With Wishlist Milestone Rewards
games 5 sources · Aug 13

Arknights: Endfield Steam Version Announced With Wishlist Milestone Rewards

The Steam release moves the PC version beyond the Epic Games Store and GRYPHLINE's official launcher, allowing the game to be managed in the same library as other titles and potentially played on Valve-provided hardware such as Steam Deck and Steam Machine.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, and 1 more
Twitch Adds Opt-Out Setting for Amazon Generative AI Training, Enabled by Default
other 5 sources · Aug 13

Twitch Adds Opt-Out Setting for Amazon Generative AI Training, Enabled by Default

This move shifts the burden of consent onto individual streamers, a pattern increasingly common across social platforms, and follows a report from August 1 that Twitch and Amazon were planning to use streams for AI training despite internal opposition.

Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, Game Spark, and 1 more
Animo Free-to-Play Open-World RPG Sets September 16 Launch
games 4 sources · Aug 13

Animo Free-to-Play Open-World RPG Sets September 16 Launch

The simultaneous multi-platform launch across consoles, PC, and mobile positions Animo as a direct competitor in the creature-collecting genre, with the linking mechanic as its distinguishing feature from established franchises.

GAME Watch, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
nizima LIVE 2.7 Adds AI Assistant and Voice-Only Model Control
vtuber 3 sources · Aug 13

nizima LIVE 2.7 Adds AI Assistant and Voice-Only Model Control

The AI assistant feature positions nizima LIVE as a tool for automated streaming content, letting VTubers run interactive chat sessions without manual model control, which could change how solo streamers produce content.

ASCII.jp, Denfaminicogamer, PANORA
Touki Denshou ANGEL EYES Joins Console Archives on August 13
games 5 sources · Aug 13

Touki Denshou ANGEL EYES Joins Console Archives on August 13

This release brings the home console version's exclusive content, including hidden characters like B. Lyar and Robo-Chibiko, to modern platforms for the first time, expanding access to a niche fighting game that has remained talked about among enthusiasts for nearly three decades.

GAME Watch, 4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp, and 2 more
Technos Japan's Beach Volley V'BALL Returns via Arcade Archives on August 13
games 5 sources · Aug 13

Technos Japan's Beach Volley V'BALL Returns via Arcade Archives on August 13

This release brings a Technos Japan sports title, known for Kunio-kun and Double Dragon, to modern platforms with a discounted upgrade path for existing owners, expanding the Arcade Archives catalog with a five-platform simultaneous launch.

4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Denfaminicogamer, and 2 more
Sony and TSMC Sign Deal for Kumamoto Image Sensor Joint Venture
industry 1 sources · Aug 12

Sony and TSMC Sign Deal for Kumamoto Image Sensor Joint Venture

The joint venture formalizes a partnership announced in May 2026, turning Sony's existing Kumamoto factory into a shared hub that pairs Sony's sensor design with TSMC's manufacturing process for smartphone image sensors.

GIGAZINE