games 2 sources · Jul 8
By open-sourcing the core technology behind a still-operating massive online world, Fenris Creations is inviting external developers to study and build on the same infrastructure that handled a Guinness World Record battle.
4Gamer.net
games 2 sources · Jul 8
After backers had written off the project, the developer's return with a concrete timeline and a restructured team suggests the long-dormant JRPG may actually reach completion.
Automaton
games 2 sources · Jul 8
The piece frames Master Anna as a standout example of the game's design philosophy, where even minor NPCs carry exaggerated traits that generate player engagement outside the game.
Denfaminicogamer
gamesannouncement 2 sources · Jul 8
The collection brings back a substantial library from a defunct arcade developer, with preservation features like DIP switch settings and CRT filters aimed at recreating the original arcade experience.
Automaton
gamesannouncement 3 sources · Jul 8
This is the first time a broad selection of Jaleco's arcade catalog has been compiled for modern consoles and PC, preserving 32 titles that have been largely unavailable outside of emulation or original hardware.
Denfaminicogamer, ASCII.jp, Game Spark
gamesannouncement 1 sources · Jul 8
A passion project built by an Armored Core fan over eight years has cleared its first funding hurdle in hours and secured a global publisher, indicating strong grassroots demand for niche mecha action.
Game Spark
gamesrelease 2 sources · Jul 8
The game turns the classic RPG trope of pot-breaking into a full incremental clicker loop, with automation and embezzlement mechanics that give the idle genre a mischievous twist.
Automaton
games 1 sources · Jul 8
The character design and the Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine Nights update show Hotta Studio pushing NTE's visual and gameplay variety in a competitive open-world market.
Denfaminicogamer
gamesreview 1 sources · Jul 8
The CBT impressions show Azur Promilia has strong visual appeal and creature-raising mechanics, but the thin story presentation and incomplete voice acting suggest the game still needs significant polish before launch.
Inside
gamesevent 6 sources · Jul 8
By expanding to five days and adding a third public day, TGS 2026 aims to reduce congestion and increase play opportunities, while the record number of overseas exhibitors (275) and participating countries (51) signals the show's growing international pull.
Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark, Inside
gamesrelease 7 sources · Jul 8
The inclusion of "Tomato Adventure" marks the first time a game from the defunct studio AlphaDream has appeared on Nintendo's modern subscription service.
4Gamer.net, GAME Watch, Denfaminicogamer, and 3 more
gamesannouncement 2 sources · Jul 8
The game's premise-sponges fleeing tyranny in a kitchen sink-and its physics-based rafting with proximity voice chat mark a distinct co-op survival pitch from a studio founded in 2021.
Automaton
games 7 sources · Jul 8
Ever Crisis is the latest in a string of Square Enix mobile service closures, and the producer's letter directly attributes the shutdown to the unsustainable cost of meeting fan expectations for a title carrying the Final Fantasy VII name.
4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Denfaminicogamer, and 3 more
gamesannouncement 2 sources · Jul 8
The Death Game Mode directly adapts the series' core survival premise into a gameplay mechanic, offering a high-stakes experience that mirrors the original story's tension rather than the more forgiving structure of prior Sword Art Online games.
Anime News Network, OtakuKart Anime
games 1 sources · Jul 8
The shutdown marks the final cutoff for purchasing digital content on three major legacy PlayStation platforms, locking out access to hundreds of games that lack physical releases or are otherwise hard to play.
Game Spark
games 1 sources · Jul 8
The update shows Pearl Abyss is actively working on a Switch 2 port but remains cautious about performance and quality parity.
Game Spark
gamesannouncement 3 sources · Jul 8
The partnership signals that a long-running solo project with strong community interest-evidenced by over 130,000 wishlists and 70,000 beta testers-is now positioned for a coordinated worldwide launch with professional localization and potential console ports.
4Gamer.net, Automaton, Denfaminicogamer
gamesrelease 1 sources · Jul 8
The game delivers a deliberately over-the-top parody of open-world crime games, replacing violence with absurd massage mechanics, and is now available for purchase.
Game Spark
gamesrelease 5 sources · Jul 8
The Steam launch and version 1.2 update mark NTE's first major cross-platform expansion since its April 2026 debut, adding a permanent TRPG-style fantasy mode that recontextualizes the game's urban setting as a framing device for a classic isekai adventure.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Automaton
gamesannouncement 3 sources · Jul 8
The game's viral hook-a deliberately grimy, low-stakes inversion of Coffee Talk's cozy coffee-making formula-shows that indie developers can generate audience interest through a clear, contrasting concept before any gameplay footage is widely seen.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
gamesrelease 1 sources · Jul 8
The game is an AI consulting firm's experiment in turning AI evaluation into entertainment, with Gen Z input on avatar design.
ASCII.jp
gamesrelease 1 sources · Jul 7
The sequel arrives with a larger player cap and procedural content, aiming to build on the original's 2.5 million-player base and 'Very Positive' Steam rating.
Game Spark
gamesannouncement 1 sources · Jul 7
The closed playtest signals the project has reached a testable state, with the developer seeking feedback on pacing and horror before a planned late-2026 launch across three platforms.
Game Spark
gamesrelease 2 sources · Jul 7
The trailer signals a deliberate return to the psychological horror roots of the 'POSTAL' series, framed as a revenge story connected to the series' protagonist.
Game Spark