Indie Co-Op Game 'Kimi ka, Saikou no Aibou!' Developer Explains Grumpy King Physics
The interview reveals how a single design inspiration from another indie game led to a key visual change that defined the game's personality.
Game Spark
Dreamcast Ring Scrapped J-Horror for Resident Evil-Style Survival Horror
The Dreamcast Ring's radical departure from its source material illustrates how hardware marketing and industry trends of the era could override a franchise's core identity, resulting in a game that was neither faithful to the original nor polished on its own terms.
Game Spark
Anime News Network Launches Summer 2026 Manga Guide
The guide provides a curated, critic-reviewed selection of manga premieres, helping readers navigate new releases over a three-month period.
Anime News Network
Ascendance of a Bookworm Episode 14 Tests Rosemyne's Idealism Against Pragmatism
The episode marks a moment where Rosemyne's idealism meets the pragmatic realities of the world she lives in, advancing the series' long-running exploration of how one person can change a system without breaking it.
Anime News Network
Hololive Dreams Launches July 23 With 290 Yen Memberships and Member-Made Beatmaps
The membership system and creator beatmaps frame 'hololive Dreams' as a fan-oriented rhythm game that monetizes individual member support without pay-to-win elements.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Iruma-Kun Episode 16 Reveals Opera's Reason for Serving Sullivan
The episode provides the clearest motivation for Opera's character while advancing Iruma's path toward the demon king candidacy.
Anime News Network
Rabi Pallet Opens General Tickets for 'No Control' August Live
The monthly real-life live schedule and the thematic framing of 'No Control' reinforce the 2.5D concept that the physical performance stage is a core part of the Rabi Pallet identity, not a supplement to streaming.
PANORA
Mahjong Soul Steam Version Launches in Japan With Data Transfer Support
The Steam release finally gives Japanese PC players a unified platform option for Mahjong Soul, closing a gap that left the domestic version absent from Steam for seven years while the global version was region-locked.
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Dragonkin: The Banished Director Rejects GaaS, Aims for 'Just Right' Playtime
The game positions itself as a deliberate alternative to the GaaS model common in the hack and slash genre, targeting players who want a complete experience without endless hours.
Game Spark
Frame of Suffering Mecha Hack-and-Slash ARPG to Release on Steam in 2027
Frame of Suffering adds a customizable mecha focus to the roguelite action RPG space, offering a hybrid combat system that lets players swap between human and machine.
Game Spark
Steam Next Fest Demo Wishlist Conversion Rate Median Found at 19.3%
The survey gives developers a concrete benchmark for demo effectiveness, while revealing that a large share of wishlist activity happens without any demo play.
Automaton
18 Words Puts a 30-Second Timer on Daily Word Puzzles
The game offers a low-commitment daily routine for language learners and puzzle fans, combining accessibility with a time pressure that makes it a genuine mental workout.
GIGAZINE
Ambitious Souls-Like 'Godless Dawn' Announced by Solo Turkish Developer
The project is a notable example of an individual developer taking on a multi-region, AAA-scale Souls-like built on UE5, aiming for a global PC audience.
Automaton
A Kobold Story: Trenchcoat Adventurer Developer Plans Sequel, Japanese Localization
The game's success in drawing new players to the dungeon RPG genre is driving the studio to expand with a sequel and full localization.
Game Spark
Hell's Paradise Pop-Up Store Shows New Swimsuit Art of Four Characters
The event provides a rare look at the Hell's Paradise cast in a casual resort setting, with exclusive merchandise designed to draw fans to the limited-time physical store.
Nijimen
Joe Ziegler Leaves Bungie, Marathon Director Role Passed to Del Chafe III
Ziegler's departure removes a key public face from Marathon's development, shifting the game's leadership to Del Chafe III and creative director Julia Nardin.
Game Spark
Hatsune Miku Wa Modern Cafe Opens for Limited Time in August 2026
The cafe continues the franchise's pop-up event series, offering a new visual theme for limited-time merchandise and dining experiences.
Anime Anime
Netmarble Opens Teaser Site for Smartphone RPG 'Pearl in Blue'
Netmarble's "Monthly Romantic Comedy" format commits the game to a regular cadence of new characters, a model that could sustain player engagement through serialized storytelling rather than event-driven updates.
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Staffer Retro: Psychic Power Mystery Quest Gets Final Trailer Before July 23 Launch
The series' established reputation for positive reception amplifies interest in the sequel, but the final trailer is a standard marketing milestone that confirms previously announced details rather than introducing new information.
Game Spark
Otomate's Basketball Romance 'MIX DUNK' Launches November 26
The title marks Otomate's first sports-themed otome game with real-world collaboration from a professional basketball team and an idol group.
Nijimen
CLANNAD Summer Uniform Mini-Character Goods Now on Sale
The merchandise release signals continued commercial interest in CLANNAD as the series approaches its 20th anniversary.
Anime Anime
Google Home Speaker Brings Gemini Conversation to the Living Room
The Google Home Speaker is the first consumer hardware built around Gemini, moving the smart speaker category from command-based assistants to conversational AI in daily life.
ASCII.jp
My Hero Academia Anime 10th Anniversary Exhibition 'OUR HERO' Announced for 2027
The exhibition offers a retrospective of the anime's decade-long run, which ended last year, and includes new visuals and merchandise.
Anime Anime
Nextopia Launches 5th Generation Male Liver Unit Proto-Tellers
Nextopia continues to build its male liver lineup with a lore-heavy unit, leaning into narrative-driven streaming.
PANORA