games 1 sources · Jul 16
The open beta offers a substantial preview of the first Marvel fighting game co-developed by Arc System Works, with a large playable roster and story content ahead of its August release.
Denfaminicogamer
vtuber 1 sources · Jul 16
The departure marks another VTuber leaving a corporate umbrella to operate independently, a pattern that redefines how talent manages its career and audience relations.
PANORA
anime 1 sources · Jul 16
Chainsmoker Cat's early episodes reveal a show that is unapologetically grotesque yet carries a melancholy weight, positioning it as a divisive but crafted comedy.
Anime News Network
games 1 sources · Jul 16
The WBC mode's return and the inclusion of historical Japanese national teams let players compare eras, turning a standard baseball sim into a nostalgia-driven competition.
4Gamer.net
music 1 sources · Jul 16
The tour marks the first time any artist has held a third VR concert, as HYBE JAPAN scales its VR business with new cities and upgraded production.
PANORA
other 1 sources · Jul 16
The collaboration treats VR-related physical strain as a real problem worth a dedicated service, bridging virtual event participation with physical wellness.
PANORA
games 1 sources · Jul 16
The announcement introduces a co-op submarine sim that combines teamwork and humor, developed with Spanish Navy cooperation, targeting a niche for chaotic underwater missions.
Game Spark
games 1 sources · Jul 16
The collaboration brings Touken Ranbu's characters into a real-world entertainment setting with exclusive goods and themed experiences at ROUND1 locations nationwide.
Nijimen
vtuber 1 sources · Jul 16
The campaign incentivizes multiple engagement metrics beyond stream count, offering a model for structured VTuber promotions tied to game season updates.
PANORA
games 1 sources · Jul 16
The pre-order collapse for Mortal Shell II's physical edition provides a real-time counterpoint to Sony's planned phase-out of disc-based games, as consumer demand for physical copies remains high.
Game Spark
games 1 sources · Jul 16
The new requirement shifts security responsibility to players' system maintenance, with no exhaustive list of what must be updated, potentially affecting a wide range of PC configurations.
Game Spark
games 1 sources · Jul 16
The developer's explicit 'Potato' mode and 60fps target on modest hardware signals a rare prioritization of accessibility over visual fidelity in the modern FPS space.
Game Spark
anime 1 sources · Jul 16
The film marks the feature debut of Yukimitsu Ina and brings together a production team of Studio Ghibli alumni and other industry veterans to adapt Machiko Kyo's acclaimed manga.
Cartoon Brew
games 1 sources · Jul 16
The sale price of 597 yen for 24 retro titles represents a significant discount on a collection that preserves SNK's early arcade output.
Game Spark
games 1 sources · Jul 16
The update introduces a steampunk region and vehicle crafting, expanding Where Winds Meet beyond its wuxia roots.
Game Spark
games 2 sources · Jul 16
The weekly freebie rotation continues with a horror title and a turn-based RPG, while a separate open-world survival game is also available at no cost for a limited time.
Game Spark
games 1 sources · Jul 16
The update relaxes a long-standing equipment socket color restriction, adds a new Ascendancy class, and refreshes regions, marking a significant content drop for the original Path of Exile even as its sequel is in early access.
Automaton
games 1 sources · Jul 16
The Early Access launch of Hell Maiden signals AstralShift's return to the bullet hell survival genre with a long-term content plan adapting The Divine Comedy.
Game Spark
games 1 sources · Jul 16
Hell Maiden applies AstralShift's narrative-first approach to a bullet heaven framework, using the Divine Comedy's circular structure to define level progression and player challenge.
Game Spark
music 1 sources · Jul 16
This collaboration marks YOASOBI's first UT release in about five years, drawing on the visual identity built by four creators who helped shape the unit's world.
Inside
games 3 sources · Jul 16
By structuring the third season around a revenge theme and releasing characters monthly, SNK is aiming to sustain player engagement with regular content drops rather than a single large expansion.
Anime News Network, 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
games 1 sources · Jul 16
The publisher is testing Steam's adult content policies by offering uncensored store page images, potentially setting a precedent for how adult VR games are presented on the platform.
Game Spark
other 1 sources · Jul 16
Yaghi's departure from the US to a full-time role in China reflects the realignment of research talent as American funding declines and Chinese institutions expand their recruitment.
GIGAZINE
anime 4 sources · Jul 16
The new promotional materials confirm Viola as the first unambiguous villain in the BanG Dream! franchise, a departure from its traditional conflict models that typically rely on misunderstandings or rival bands.
Anime News Network, Anime Corner, AnimationXpress Anime, and 1 more