Games

games 2 sources · May 25

Toei Games to Publish Yatara's Ballpoint Pen Horror-Adventure HINO

HINO marks Toei Games' entry into indie publishing with a title that adapts a social-media-born art style into a full game, while the developer's approach of animating static illustrations by hand-part separation could set a template for similar artist-to-game collaborations.

4Gamer.net, Game Spark
games 1 sources · May 25

Star Citizen Crowdfunding Surpasses $1 Billion

The milestone cements Star Citizen as the most crowdfunded game ever, while the nearing completion of Squadron 42 suggests a concrete deliverable may finally emerge from a project long nicknamed the 'Sagrada Familia of gaming.'

Game Spark
gamesrelease 2 sources · May 25

NAMCO LEGENDARY Mountains Demo Launches on Steam

The demo offers a hands-on preview of how BeXide translates retro arcade aesthetics into modern voxel-based puzzle mechanics, ahead of a multiplatform launch that includes the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
gamesrelease 1 sources · May 25

Identity V Goods Launch at Avail Stores From May 30

The collaboration brings a wide range of everyday items-including the notable all-over-pattern steteco shorts-to a major retail chain, expanding the game's merchandise beyond typical hobby channels.

Inside
games 1 sources · May 25

Rain98 Demo Debuts in Japan at BitSummit PUNCH

The first Japanese exhibition of Rain98 shows the developer is refining the late-1990s atmosphere and fetishistic narrative details that define the game's identity.

4Gamer.net
games 1 sources · May 25

Cocoforia Switch 2 Version Drops Automatic Turn Control

The deliberate removal of automatic turn control signals a design philosophy that prioritizes the social, conversational flow of tabletop roleplaying over the convenience of digital automation.

Denfaminicogamer
gamesrelease 3 sources · May 25

BALL x PIT Nintendo Switch Free Trial Starts May 26

The trial gives Nintendo Switch Online subscribers a week to evaluate a critically well-received indie roguelite before a discount period, potentially driving sales for a title that launched eight months ago.

Denfaminicogamer, ASCII.jp, Game Spark
games 1 sources · May 25

Lowiro Shows In Falsus at BitSummit Punch Ahead of 2026 Release

In Falsus extends lowiro's rhythm game design from Arcaea into a keyboard-and-mouse format with a visual-novel-style scenario, offering a distinct play experience while retaining the developer's signature approach to note timing and difficulty scaling.

Game Spark