Muv-Luv and Muv-Luv Alternative Soundtracks Hit Steam With Sale
The soundtrack release and simultaneous series sale give Steam users a single window to buy both the music and discounted game titles from the visual novel franchise.
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Bestnet Launches Dedicated Server Hosting for Satisfactory
The service targets a gap in the market for Japanese-language support and simplified setup for Satisfactory multiplayer, a game where server load scales with factory complexity rather than player count.
ASCII.jp
Fantavision 202X Sales End After SIE License Termination
The sudden delisting of a commercially available game due to a licensing dispute with the platform holder shows how fragile digital storefront availability can be, even for titles that have been on sale for years.
Denfaminicogamer
Steam Store Page Opens for Novel Game COCORO About a Girl Hiding She Is a Robot
COCORO reunites the scenario writer and character designer from ATRI -My Dear Moments-, a novel game that surpassed 500,000 downloads, signaling a deliberate attempt to recapture that audience with a similar thematic premise.
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MIMESIS Wins Excellence Award in Game Design at CEDEC Award 2026
The award recognizes a game whose core design-an AI that impersonates teammates in real time-was judged to demonstrate new potential for AI technology in game design, a category that has drawn increasing industry attention.
ASCII.jp
Horror Company Yami Inc. Launches Game Label YAMI GAMES
A company known for physical horror exhibitions is now moving into game publishing, bringing its event-driven horror brand directly to Steam.
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Co-Op Horror Game Into The Haunted Land Gets Limited-Time Steam Demo
The demo gives players an early look at a top-down co-op horror game that emphasizes risk-reward item management and team coordination, a niche that has gained traction with titles like R.E.P.O.
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Genshin Impact Tops May YouTuber Mobile Game Ranking for Second Month
The ranking confirms Genshin Impact's sustained YouTube engagement through version updates and early access initiatives, while the stable top ten suggests a settled creator ecosystem for mobile game commentary.
GameBusiness.jp
Backrooms Director Kane Parsons Dreams of a Portal Film Adaptation
Parsons' stated ambition to adapt Portal into a film signals a potential major video-game-to-film project from a director whose debut horror feature just topped the global box office.
Denfaminicogamer
A Date with Death 2: REMNANTS Launches February 2027 on PC
The sequel builds on the original's 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Steam rating and 100,000-plus wishlists, expanding the chat-based romance formula with two new romanceable characters and deeper customization.
Automaton
Open Game Fest 2026 Opens Registration, Adds Sohei Shinkawa Session
Sohei Shinkawa's first public session since leaving Nippon Ichi Software gives attendees a direct look at his current thinking on game development under his new studio Super Nitch.
4Gamer.net
Crosswinds Adventure RPG Announced at Latin American Games Showcase 2026
Octeto Studios follows its 2024 aerial adventure Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire with another flight-focused RPG, this time trading combat for a romantic, Porco Rosso-inspired exploration premise.
Automaton
Taskbar Hero Developer Denies Random Bans as False Ban Reports Spread
The controversy highlights the challenge of balancing real-money trading economies with automated anti-cheat systems, where false positives can damage player trust and account reputations across Steam.
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Rogue Waters and Songs of Conquest Go Free on Epic Games Store
The giveaway pairs two distinct turn-based strategy titles, one a pirate-themed roguelite and the other a kingdom-management homage, for a limited window on the Epic Games Store.
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AKIBA LOST Free Steam Demo Launches With Full Game Save Transfer
The demo's save transfer and inclusion of the full game's core systems make it a practical preview rather than a vertical slice, giving players a direct incentive to start before the September release.
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Thresh Joins 2XKO on June 10 Alongside Senna
Thresh's Lantern Tag mechanic translates a signature League of Legends teamplay feature into a tag-fighter context, making his addition a test of how well the game adapts MOBA abilities for competitive fighting game play.
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Playmaji Publishes Polymega Remix FAQ Clarifying Differences From Original Console
The FAQ gives buyers a clear choice between a standalone retro console and a cheaper, portable PC-dependent model, settling confusion about the Remix's requirements.
Game Spark
New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Halts Direct AI Integration, Game Pass Grows After 8 Months
Sharma's public admission that Xbox is unhealthy and her decision to reverse a Nadella-backed AI policy signal a break from the previous leadership's approach, prioritizing player experience over corporate AI directives.
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Meiji Tokyo Renka: Twilight Kiss PC and Switch Port Dated for October 29
The port brings a decade-old otome title to modern platforms with visual upgrades and a limited edition that adds original written content.
4Gamer.net
Pokemon Japan Championships 2026 Opens With 30th Anniversary Displays and Giant Kites
The event marks the first major in-person Pokémon tournament held during the franchise's 30th anniversary year, combining competitive play with commemorative exhibits.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Another Eden Writers Reveal Their Love of Breaking Characters
The interview pulls back the curtain on a core creative tension in Another Eden: the writers who produce its celebrated emotional stories are driven by a shared aesthetic of despair and recovery.
Denfaminicogamer
Dragon Blood: Slayers Academy Launches on Mobile Today
Dragon Blood: Slayers Academy brings the untranslated Dragon Raja novel series to Japanese audiences in a full-length game format, while its generous SSR acquisition rates and AI-driven daily task automation aim to lower the barrier for casual mobile RPG players.
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Rhythm Adventure 'Puppergeist' Launches July 16 on Switch, Xbox, and PC
The game combines a visual novel with rhythm mechanics and features talent from acclaimed indie titles 'To the Moon' and 'Friday Night Funkin'', marking a notable crossover of creators in a single project.
Denfaminicogamer
Identity V Fifth Personality And Zozotown Collaboration Items Go On Pre-Order From June 5
The collaboration marks a rare apparel tie-up for Identity V Fifth Personality, bringing its gothic character designs into a mainstream fashion retail channel with original illustrations rather than reused game art.
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