Kotobukiya Re-Releases Ariga Hitoshi-Designed Touko and Tepig Figure
The re-release brings back a popular figure based on a fresh Ariga Hitoshi illustration, giving collectors a second chance at a piece that originally sold out.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Kotobukiya Reissues D-Style Patlabor Zero Model for January 2027
The reissue brings back a niche kit from Kotobukiya's D-Style line that reproduces a key antagonist mecha from the Patlabor film, offering fans a second chance at a model that had been out of production.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Fatekeeper Early Access Shows Promise With Unreal Engine 5 Graphics and Gory Combat
A small team of 13 delivering Unreal Engine 5 visuals and dismemberment combat in a first-person ARPG is a notable technical and design achievement for an Early Access title.
Game Spark
B-Side Incubator Releases Free Guidebook for Independent Music Artists
The guidebook and event offer practical, free resources for independent artists navigating sustainability without label or management support.
KAI-YOU
Titan Quest II Chapter 4 'Wild Lands' Announced as Largest Update Yet
Chapter 4 marks the biggest content drop yet for Titan Quest II's early access, bringing the mythological hack-and-slash closer to its full release with a new zone and major boss encounters.
Automaton
Isekai Shachiku Pop Up Shop Opens at Yurakucho Marui
The pop up shop extends the anime's retail presence with exclusive merchandise during its broadcast run.
Anime Anime
Anthropic Proposes Government Role in Addressing Catastrophic AI Risks
Anthropic argues that transparency alone is insufficient and that the government must play a more substantive role in regulating advanced AI models.
GIGAZINE
Pierre Taki Leads a Maddening Rhythm in New "NEW GROUP" Film Footage
The clip and accompanying endorsements from horror authors Yukito Ayatsuji and Yu Yoma position "NEW GROUP" as a distinctive social sci-fi horror film that uses group gymnastics and rhythmic chanting to explore conformity and individuality.
Eiga Natalie
Osamu Mukai Stars in WOWOW Drama Adaptation of Yo Kusakabe's Novel MR
The adaptation marks the third WOWOW collaboration with Kusakabe, continuing the network's focus on medical ethics dramas, and casts Mukai in a role that explores the little-known but high-stakes world of pharmaceutical sales representatives.
Eiga Natalie
Doraemon Gets Shoegazer T-Shirts in LAD MUSICIAN Collaboration
The collaboration reframes Doraemon characters as rock musicians and DJs, a rare music-subculture angle for a franchise usually associated with children's merchandise.
Comic Natalie
Osamu Mukai Stars in WOWOW Medical Drama 'MR - Medical Representative'
This marks the third WOWOW adaptation of Yo Hisakata's medical novels, continuing the network's focus on ethically charged medical dramas.
Cinema Today
Wizardry 45th Anniversary Main Visual by Jun Suemi Released
The visual, tying the series' past to current titles, marks the first major anniversary asset since the special site opened and follows a message video from co-creator Robert Woodhead.
Denfaminicogamer
Space Brothers Manga to Be Drawn in Space Via Robotic Arm on ISS
The project turns a fictional technology from the manga into a real-world engineering demonstration, using JAXA's commercial Kibo utilization program for the first time to produce a comic in microgravity.
Denfaminicogamer
Re:Zero Holds Top Spot on ABEMA Weekly Anime Ranking for Third Week
An early-release version of a series that has not yet aired on terrestrial TV ranked second overall, indicating strong pre-broadcast demand for the adaptation.
Magmix, Denfaminicogamer, Anime Anime
Dark Auction Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Released Today
The Switch 2 Edition's 100-yen upgrade pass creates a low-cost path for existing owners to experience the performance improvements, a pricing strategy that may influence how other publishers handle cross-generation upgrades.
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Egg Console Mirai MSX2 Launches on Nintendo Store
The release brings a niche, challenging MSX2 action RPG to a modern Nintendo platform, preserving a game known for its dual-mode combat and sci-fi world view.
4Gamer.net
You Know The Drill Hits Steam With Very Positive Reviews
The game's strong early reception shows that a simple, short incremental loop with clear upgrade progression can still find an audience on Steam, especially when offered at a launch discount.
Automaton
Don't Lose Aggro Early Access Review: A Promising Tank Roguelite With Sparse Content
The piece highlights a niche roguelite that focuses exclusively on the tank role, a design choice rarely seen in the genre, while being honest about its Early Access shortcomings.
Game Spark
Npm v12 Will Stop Automatic Script Execution by Default
The change removes a longstanding default behavior in npm that made package installation a potential attack surface, shifting the burden of trust from the package ecosystem to the developer's explicit approval.
GIGAZINE
Kingdom Hearts III Performance Comparison Pits Switch 2 Against Steam Deck and PS5
The comparison gives early data on Switch 2's real-world performance against existing handheld hardware, with Kingdom Hearts III serving as a test case for a demanding port.
Game Spark
Jiro Sato and Novel Core Talk Near-Giving-Up Moments at Namashi Stage Greeting
The event pairs the actor-writer and the musician in a rare public conversation about the film's difficult creation and their personal struggles, giving context to the movie's success.
Eiga Natalie
Qureate Sets July 9 Release for Deck-Building Roguelite Tokyo Valkyrie
The release date and price confirm Qureate's next project after Bunny Garden, a deck-building roguelite with a dual-life premise for a July launch.
GAME Watch (Impress)
CLLENN Launches Five New Digital Manga Series for June 2026
The release of five new series across two labels signals CLLENN's continued investment in digital-first romance and youth comics for adult readers.
ASCII.jp
PS Plus June Game Catalog Adds Final Fantasy Xvi, Sonic X Shadow Generations, and 5 More
The June slate brings a major Square Enix RPG and a Sega platformer to the subscription service on staggered dates, alongside a mix of open-world and adventure games.
4Gamer.net