Call of Duty Confirms Season Pass Has No Effect on Black Ops Port Matchmaking
The clarification addresses a specific player concern, but the lack of backfill for mid-match leavers remains the primary complaint.
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YHKT ENTERTAINMENT's 'BRINGER' Is an Action RPG Set on Giant Creatures
The game applies an animation studio's visual storytelling expertise to an action RPG, with a setting that ties human survival to giant creatures and a cutscene-heavy approach.
4Gamer.net
Angels Fall First Leaves Early Access After a Decade
The full release of Angels Fall First marks the end of a development cycle that spanned over a decade of Early Access, originating from a mod project that began in 2005.
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Meccha Chameleon Adds Hikakin Collaboration Map and Egypt Stage
The update adds a collaboration with YouTuber Hikakin alongside a new themed map and several gameplay adjustments, continuing LEMORION's post-launch support for Meccha Chameleon.
4Gamer.net
Carpet Washing Game Launches on Steam with Meteor Reset Mechanic
Carpet Washing Game combines the relaxing appeal of a cleaning sim with a roguelite reset loop, creating a strategic incremental experience where progress is both lost and preserved.
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Nekoneko Soft's 'Koi Shikarubeki' Debuts With 97% Positive Steam Reviews
The strong reception for OVERLAP GAMES' first title shows that Nekoneko Soft's character-driven, bittersweet storytelling can still find a global audience when paired with modern accessibility.
Automaton
"Hanataba" Added to Project Sekai as New Rhythm Game Song
The addition of "Hanataba" continues Project Sekai's regular content updates, offering a new MIMI track with both in-group and virtual singer arrangements.
4Gamer.net
Tenkei Paradox to End Service on August 26 After Four Years
The shutdown of a 10th anniversary commemorative title after four years ends a notable DMM GAMES project, with a CG collection planned as a final release.
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PUBG MOBILE Begins Ferrari Collaboration Featuring Four Iconic Models
The collaboration is the first official tie-up between PUBG MOBILE and Ferrari, adding branded vehicles and customization to the mobile battle royale.
4Gamer.net
Command-Input ADV 'Ekimae no Kafka' to Appear at BIC Festival 2026
The game revives the classic command-parser interface in a modern pixel-art setting, and its festival debut signals growing interest in experimental indie adventure games.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Short Video Project Launches
The short video series is designed to sustain audience engagement through bite-sized content in the final weeks before the September 4 launch.
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Indie Dev Says Steam Refund Policy Lets Players Enjoy Games Then Refund
The developer's complaint highlights a tension between consumer-friendly refund policies and the financial viability of short, completable indie games on Steam.
GIGAZINE
Rhythm Heaven Miracle Stars Review: Harder, Darker Return After Nine Years
The review indicates the series is pushing toward a more challenging and replayable experience while keeping its signature surreal style, potentially re-engaging long-time fans who have waited nine years.
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SNS Kanshibito Demo Launches, Horror Management Sim of Deleting Cursed Images
The pitch pairs a stress-management mechanic with a social media monitoring premise, and the survey function is an unusual accessibility feature that lets players customise which horror triggers appear.
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DOOM Runs on YouTube in a Rail Shooter Experiment
The project demonstrates the continued fascination with running DOOM on unconventional platforms, this time using YouTube's video player as a game engine.
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Visual Novel 'EULA' Lets Players Switch Between Hand-Drawn and AI Art with a Button
The game turns the AI art controversy into an interactive choice, letting players experience the moral and practical implications of replacing human labor with generative tools.
Denfaminicogamer
Wild Boar Piglet Adventure Adorable Adventure Gets Developer Interview
The game's origin from a developer's real interaction with wild boar piglets gives the project an unusual sincerity, distinguishing it from typical animal-themed indie games.
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MIMESIS Reaches 2 Million Sales, Earns CEDEC Game Design Award
The sales milestone and award recognition demonstrate that AI-driven game design can achieve both commercial success and critical acclaim in the cooperative horror genre.
4Gamer.net
Mahjong Fight Club UNION Vote Selection Battle 2026 Starts July 13
The event adds new pro players and a support group function, deepening the game's community interaction.
ASCII.jp
Arknights: Endfield Half-Anniversary Collaboration at GiGO Stores From July 17
The campaign brings Arknights: Endfield merchandise to physical arcade stores, expanding the game's reach beyond digital into a tangible retail event.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Circuit Puzzle 'U.V.S. Nirmana' Draws on Buddhist Scriptures for Its Story
The game is a circuit puzzle that takes its story from ancient Buddhist scriptures, an unusual combination for the genre.
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Colopl Announces Shironeko Project Infinity for Switch and Switch 2 in 2027
After a seven-year wait since the initial Switch announcement and a rebrand, Colopl has set a 2027 release window for the Shironeko Project's console debut, though the project's history of delays leaves room for caution.
Anime News Network
Derby Heroine! ~Run, Bet, Win!~ Game Announced, Steam Release August 6
The game directly maps horse racing betting systems onto anime-style track-and-field competition, adding real-time player control to a genre that usually stays simulation-only.
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Dungeon Betwixt Gameplay Footage Shows PvPvE Extraction and Tactical Combat
The gameplay footage reveals how Dungeon Betwixt differentiates its extraction formula with weapon-based combat and party play, while the absence of Japanese language support raises questions about its localization plans.
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