Go Hell Go Gyo: Tsukiotoshite Go Pre-Orders Open With New Content
The expansion adds a new facility and character to the former Alice Soft staff's hell-set RPG, with pre-order discounts available until launch day.
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Valheim Lead Engineer Reveals Solo Space Survival Game Starpath at BitSummit
The project shows a major Valheim developer betting that a low-combat, introspective survival game set in space can replicate the communal sandbox appeal of its predecessor.
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Puzzle Game 'THANKS, LIGHT.' Materializes Shadows at BitSummit PUNCH
The game's core mechanic-materializing shadows into physical objects that can be rotated and must be ordered correctly-offers a fresh twist on the Portal-like puzzle genre, with horror-tinged presentation.
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Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Patch 7.51 Adds Ultimate Raid, Custom Delivery, and New Star
Patch 7.51 marks the first ultimate raid to focus on a single boss from a previous tier rather than a full set of encounters, and it continues the Dawntrail expansion's endgame content cadence.
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OFF Physical Edition for Switch Preorders Open, Bad Human Edition Detailed
The physical release and Bad Human Edition confirm that OFF's cult status has translated into enough sustained demand for a premium collector's treatment, a milestone for a freeware title that influenced games like Undertale.
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Dream!ing 8th Anniversary Exhibition Event Set for July 25
The event marks the first major in-person celebration for Dream!ing in its eighth year, offering a rare physical venue for fans of COLOPL's debut female-oriented property.
Anime Anime
Romestead Early Access Draws 18,000 Concurrent Players on Steam
A first-time studio reaching nearly 20,000 concurrent players in its first days of early access signals strong initial demand for a genre that typically requires sustained updates to retain its audience.
Automaton
DOAXVV and Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Collaboration Campaign Is Underway
The collaboration ties the long-running PC vacation game to the recent Dead or Alive 6 Last Round re-release, offering players a cross-title incentive during the anniversary period.
ASCII.jp
Room 502: Boarding School Youth Mystery Shown at BitSummit PUNCH
The game represents a niche within indie adventure games-daily-life mystery with no murders-and its BitSummit showing signals growing interest in Korean-developed narrative titles in Japan.
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Coffee Talk Tokyo Brings the Series to a New City and a New Developer
The shift from Toge Productions to Chorus Worldwide as lead developer marks the first time a Coffee Talk game has been built outside the original studio, while keeping the series' core premise of listening to customers over coffee.
4Gamer.net
Azur Promilia Domestic CBT Announced, Recruitment Opens June 1
This marks the first time Japanese players can test Azur Promilia, a title from the Azur Lane team that blends monster taming, farming, and action RPG elements, ahead of its global release.
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SUNSOFT Revives Route 16 and Hard Edge at BitSummit PUNCH
SUNSOFT is modernizing two of its retro titles with new mechanics, while also releasing a collection that finally fixes the infamous stage 9 bug from the Famicom original.
4Gamer.net
Silent Planet - Elegy of a Dying World Gets Extended Trailer and 2027 Release Window
The extended trailer and concrete release window signal that this cosmic horror Metroidvania from a French-language studio pair is moving toward a finished state after a period of quiet development.
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HellHeart Breaker Blends Romance, Roguelite Combat, and Yandere Bosses
The game extends BattleBrew's known strength in food visuals into a dating sim structure where rejection has direct gameplay consequences, giving the romance mechanic stakes beyond a simple affinity meter.
4Gamer.net
Marathon Free Play Week Announced Alongside Season 2 Launch
The asset reset and free play week give Bungie a chance to re-onboard players who fell off during Season 1 and to present Marathon as a fresh start.
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MiHoYo Job Listings Hint at UE5 Realistic Shooter and Life MMO Projects
The listings mark miHoYo's first public signal of interest in both a military-themed hardcore shooter and a life simulation MMO, genres far from its current portfolio of gacha-driven action games.
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Steam Controller Vibrates Like a Heartbeat in Some Games, Valve Working on Fix
The issue, affecting multiple high-profile new releases, suggests either a widespread game-side implementation problem or a controller firmware bug that Valve must resolve quickly to maintain trust in the newly launched hardware.
Automaton
Area35 Brings Playable 'Tiny Metal 2' Demo to Bitsummit 2026
The demo gives attendees the first hands-on look at a sequel that expands the original's land-based combat with naval units and terrain, while the studio also tests a casual party game spinoff.
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Surveillance Horror Game 'Nameless Lady' Released for Free
The game offers a tight, rules-based surveillance horror loop at no cost, letting players experiment with reactions to an unpredictable target.
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Real-Time Horror Game Nameless Lady Released May 28
The release adds a free, donationware monitoring horror game with a five-minute survival loop to itch.io, BOOTH, and Novel Game Collection, targeting adult players with a moral-management age recommendation.
Denfaminicogamer
Dragon Quest Turns 40, Fans and Creators Celebrate
The anniversary drew tributes from across the Japanese entertainment industry, showing the series' long reach beyond its own fanbase.
Anime News Network
Story of Seasons: Let's! Grand Bazaar of the Wind Launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
The console release expands the latest Story of Seasons title beyond its original platform, introducing environmental wind mechanics that change gameplay pacing.
4Gamer.net
Scalpers' Spoils, a Satirical Co-Op Game About Scalping, Goes Viral
The game's satirical take on real-world scalping behavior has resonated widely, drawing coverage from major outlets like Dexerto and sparking conversation about the ethics of resale culture.
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Schrodinger's Call Launches Today With 10% Off Sale and Rei Sakuma Trailer
The game's release marks the commercial debut of Acrobatic Chirimenjako, the three-person team that won the Shueisha Game Creators CAMP GAME BBQ vol.1 grand prize.
ASCII.jp