Nyankees Creator Atsushi Okada Launches Tataki the Side Hustle Manga
Okada returns to serialization with a crime-action premise that reuses the vigilante-adjacent tone of his earlier work, now on a digital-first platform.
Anime News Network
King of Prism Marks 10 Years With Round One Collaboration
The 10th anniversary collaboration ties the franchise to a major entertainment chain with a full slate of physical and interactive offerings across three months.
Nijimen
Until Dawn 2 Announced for PS5, Set in 2027
The sequel shifts the franchise from a familiar mountain lodge setting to a remote island and replaces the original's teenage victims with media-savvy ghost hunters whose staged scares backfire, updating the horror premise for an influencer-era audience.
4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress)
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Launches September 25, Demo Available Now
The release date and immediate demo give the first concrete timeline for the first new mainline Onimusha game in over a decade.
Anime News Network
No Rest for the Wicked Gets October 2026 Release Date, PS5 Version Announced
The full release caps a two-year Early Access period during which Moon Studios addressed balance and polish complaints, and the simultaneous PS5 launch with cross-play signals a push for a multiplatform audience beyond the PC base.
4Gamer.net, Automaton, Game Spark
Dynasty Warriors 2 With Xtreme Legends Remastered Gets October 1 Release Date
This is the first remaster in the Dynasty Warriors series' 25-year history, and the inclusion of a character from the newer Origins entry signals an attempt to bridge the classic and modern audiences.
4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Automaton, and 3 more
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Launches October 2, Includes Zero as Pre-Order Bonus
The inclusion of a port of Ace Combat Zero as a pre-order bonus directly ties the new game to one of the series' most acclaimed entries, signaling that Ace Combat 8's story shares the same world as Zero.
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CONTROL Resonant Launches September 24, Shifts to Melee Combat
The shift from ranged to melee combat marks a fundamental gameplay change for the series, while the switch from Jesse to Dylan as protagonist reframes the story around a character previously portrayed as an antagonist.
GAME Watch, 4Gamer.net, Automaton
Phantom Blade Zero Gameplay and Story Details Coming Late Summer
The late-summer reveal window means S-Game is holding back core gameplay and narrative details until just weeks before the September launch, suggesting the studio is confident in its final build and wants to maximize pre-launch momentum.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
Dinosaur Survival Horror The Lost Wild to Release in 2027
The Lost Wild is one of the few dinosaur-focused survival horror games in development, and its State of Play debut gives it a high-profile platform ahead of a 2027 release.
GAME Watch, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Launches September 25, Demo Out Now
After nearly two decades without a numbered sequel, Capcom is betting that a modern take on the series' sword-fighting action, fronted by a historical icon, can reignite interest in a dormant franchise.
4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Automaton, and 3 more
KEMURI Gameplay Debuts at State of Play, 2027 Release and 3-Player Co-op Confirmed
The footage confirms that UNSEEN's debut title is a co-op-focused action game with a distinct Japanese aesthetic, positioning it as a notable new IP for the PS5 in 2027.
GAME Watch, 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, and 1 more
Marvel's Wolverine Gets 10 Minutes of Bloody Gameplay in State of Play
The extended gameplay reveal confirms a September release window and establishes the game's mature, gory tone, while the inclusion of Jean Grey as an ally hints at a broader X-Men story within the single-player action-adventure.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
Dave the Diver Prequel Bancho the Chef Announced at State of Play
The spin-off shifts the focus from Dave's deep-sea fishing to Bancho's culinary journey, expanding the Dave the Diver universe into a cooking simulation genre.
GAME Watch, 4Gamer.net, Automaton, and 2 more
Rayman Legends Retold Announced at State of Play, Launches October 1
This marks Ubisoft's first new Rayman game in over a decade, reviving a dormant franchise with a full remake rather than a simple port or remaster.
GAME Watch, 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, and 1 more
Timelesz's Matsushima Satoru Joins Medical Drama 'First Cry'
Matsushima makes his medical drama debut in a series that pairs him with Hiragi Manami, a veteran of the genre, and marks a new dramatic role for the timelesz member.
Eiga Natalie
Fire Emblem Engage Manga Nears Its Climax
The announcement signals that the manga adaptation of the 2023 strategy RPG is entering its final story arc, with seven volumes already published.
Anime News Network
Free-To-Play Bullet Hell ARPG 'Runeward Online' Announced by FatHatCat
The announcement introduces a free-to-play bullet hell ARPG with deep customization through pets and runes that can fundamentally alter combat rules.
Game Spark
Silent Hill F, Kpop Demon Hunters, Exit 8 Win Golden Trailer Awards
The awards highlight the growing crossover between video game, anime, and live-action marketing, with three game- or anime-adjacent properties taking home trophies.
Anime News Network
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Delayed to August 13 for Quality Improvements
The delay signals that the developers are prioritizing launch quality over hitting the original date, a common but notable choice for a series built on a reputation for historical accuracy and hardcore realism.
Game Spark
Tekken 7 and Tekken 8 Director Kohei Ikeda Leaves Bandai Namco
The exit of the director behind the two most recent numbered Tekken titles, coming months after the franchise's longtime producer also left, marks a significant turnover in the series' creative leadership.
Anime News Network
Mystery ADV Quiet Express Room 909 Repeating a 7-Day Train Journey Set for 2027 Release
The game's loop structure and train setting, combined with its showcase at a major indie event, position it as a notable entry in the mystery adventure genre for 2027.
4Gamer.net, Game Spark
Haibara's Teenage New Game+ Light Novel Series Ends Main Story With 11th Volume
The conclusion of the main story closes the core narrative of a series that won a major light novel award and recently received an anime adaptation, with only an epilogue volume remaining.
Anime News Network
Rental819 Offers Evangelion-Themed Motorcycles at Japan Airports
After a viral run in the Odaiba area in Fall 2025, Rental819 has expanded its Evangelion bike rental service to airport-adjacent stores nationwide, turning a limited novelty into a recurring seasonal attraction for travelers.
Siliconera (Anime)