Codex Builds a Playable Shooter in Minutes Where Claude Took Hours
The jump from five hours to 30 minutes for a working game prototype shows Codex is compressing the iteration cycle for solo developers.
ASCII.jp
Games
DOOM Soundtrack Inducted Into US National Recording Registry
The induction places a game soundtrack alongside culturally significant audio works, and the Library of Congress explicitly credits it with shaping the next generation of game composers.
GameBusiness.jp
Lego 2K Drive To Be Delisted From Digital Stores This Month
The delisting marks the end of sales for a licensed Lego driving game just three years after launch, with online functionality set to expire a year later.
GameBusiness.jp
PowerWash Simulator's Final Fantasy VII and Tomb Raider DLC Leave Sale on May 19
The delisting marks the formal end of a cross-promotional deal that brought two major Square Enix properties into a non-Square Enix game, and the publisher's farewell message suggests the split was amicable.
GameBusiness.jp
Harada Directs Recruitment Inquiries Away From SNK To VS Studio
Harada's public redirection of recruitment away from SNK reinforces the structural independence of VS Studio, signaling that the studio operates as a distinct entity rather than a conventional subsidiary.
GameBusiness.jp
Subnautica 2 Sells 1 Million Copies in First Day of Early Access
The sales and player numbers show that the Subnautica franchise retains a large audience for its early access model, even without a full release.
GameBusiness.jp
PS5 Begins Testing Player Count Display on Welcome Hub
The test adds a social discovery layer to the PS5 dashboard, letting players see which games are active without leaving the home screen.
Denfaminicogamer
Survival Horror 'Project: Mist' Launches Early Access on Steam
The six-month early access window and the developer's stated openness to changing plans based on feedback signal that the game's final shape is still highly fluid.
Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
Silent Hill F Sells 2 Million, Silent Hill 2 Remake Reaches 6 Million
The sales figures show strong ongoing demand for the Silent Hill franchise, with the spinoff Silent Hill f nearly doubling its first-day shipments and the remake of Silent Hill 2 continuing to sell steadily more than a year and a half after launch.
Anime News Network
Sword Art Online Game Echoes of Aincrad Previews Bonus Anime
The bonus anime offers a new perspective on the original Sword Art Online story by following other characters during the death game, expanding the narrative beyond Kirito and Asuna.
Anime News Network
R-Type Dimensions III Launches Digitally on May 19
The staggered release schedule separates digital and physical editions by months, with the premium Collector's Edition pushed to winter 2026 for a collectible figure now being produced by Wētā Workshop.
Anime News Network
Atari Acquires First Five Wizardry Games, Drecom Denies Trademark Sale
The split between game rights and trademark rights means Atari can develop and distribute the original five titles and their derivatives, but Drecom retains control over the Wizardry brand itself, creating a two-owner structure for the franchise.
Anime News Network
NTE: Neverness to Everness Team Confirms Generative AI Use in Assets
The confirmation and pledge to rework assets mark a rare direct response from a major game studio to player backlash over generative AI use.
Anime News Network
Resident Evil Requiem Update Adds Leon Must Die Forever Mode
The update extends the life of a game that sold 6 million units in its first three weeks, giving players a replayable challenge mode built around the action-focused Leon Kennedy segments.
Anime News Network
Nintendo Raises Switch 2 Prices in Multiple Regions
The price hike on the Switch 2, less than a year after its launch, signals Nintendo's response to shifting market conditions and marks the first major price revision for the console since its June 2025 release.
Anime News Network
Tokyo 7th Sisters Idol Game Ends Service After 12 Years
The shutdown of a 12-year-old mobile game with a dedicated narrative focus signals the end of a notable era for the franchise, but the planned offline version and ongoing live events keep the property alive in a different form.
Anime News Network
Dragon Quest and Silent Hill Enter Video Game Hall of Fame in 2026
The induction of Dragon Quest and Silent Hill places two landmark Japanese game series alongside global hits, recognizing their long-term cultural and industry influence.
Anime News Network
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Soccer Game Launches August 28
The August 28 release date gives the franchise its first multi-platform console game since the original Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions in 2020, with a larger roster and national team count.
Anime News Network
Patlabor the Case Files Game Launches This Summer on PS5 and PC
The game brings the classic mecha-police franchise to modern platforms with direct oversight from key original creators, marking the first Patlabor game in years.
Anime News Network
Former Tekken Producer Katsuhiro Harada Launches VS Studio SNK
The move brings one of fighting games' most influential producers into SNK's orbit, potentially reshaping the studio's approach to its flagship franchises like The King of Fighters.
Anime News Network
Sega Cuts Steam Prices on Like a Dragon Ishin Kiyoku and Lost Judgment
The price cuts bring three major Sega titles to a uniform 4,990 yen, making Ishin! Kiyoku's Bakumatsu-era spin-off significantly cheaper than its launch price.
Automaton
Graph Brings Five Indie Titles to BitSummit PUNCH
Graph, launched in 2024 to connect Japanese and global games, is using BitSummit to give early hands-on access to a slate of indie titles at various stages of release.
Automaton
viviON Announces Game Platform viviON GAMES for PC Games on Smartphones
viviON is entering the cloud gaming market with a model that avoids subscription fees and requires no porting from developers, potentially lowering the barrier for indie PC games to reach mobile audiences.
4Gamer.net, KAI-YOU, Yahoo! News Japan (Entertainment)
Drecom Launches Drecom Creators Studio for Indie Game Support
The new studio formalizes Drecom's shift toward incubating external indie projects while simultaneously reaffirming its control over the Wizardry trademark, separating the brand from Atari's acquisition of the early game rights.
Anime News Network