games 2 sources · May 25
The interview reveals how a solo developer with no prior art or game-dev experience built a multi-screen puzzle game inspired by Cave Story, now backed by a major publisher's indie label.
4Gamer.net
gamesrelease 1 sources · May 25
The game's release caps a long development cycle that began with a six-page proposal and a team that had to incorporate a company and learn game development from scratch.
GAME Watch (Impress)
gamesrelease 2 sources · May 25
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
games 2 sources · May 25
This collaboration marks one of the first major apparel tie-ins for NIKKE, translating its character designs into wearable fashion items rather than standard merchandise.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
games 1 sources · May 25
The first hands-on report of City of None reveals how the Celeste creators are translating their precision-platformer expertise into a slower, puzzle-driven exploration game with a distinctive monochrome visual style.
4Gamer.net
gamesrelease 1 sources · May 25
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
gamesrelease 1 sources · May 25
The demo gives players a first look at a novel horror mechanic where hacking targets emotional weaknesses rather than computer systems, from a veteran indie escape-game creator.
Denfaminicogamer
gamesrelease 1 sources · May 25
The demo gives a substantial preview of a niche genre mashup that blends classic point-and-click adventure structure with survival crafting, a combination rarely seen at this scale.
Game Spark
gamesrelease 2 sources · May 25
The store page launch signals that the game is moving toward release, offering a new co-op party game with a slap-your-friends mechanic.
Denfaminicogamer
games 1 sources · May 25
The game turns the often invisible work of game localization into a narrative mechanic, giving players a hands-on look at the specific frustrations and knowledge demands of the job.
Game Spark
games 1 sources · May 25
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
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
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
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
games 1 sources · May 25
The tie-up extends Honkai: Star Rail's merchandise into consumer electronics, using the Yao Guang aesthetic from the current major update to drive a cross-promotional campaign.
GAME Watch (Impress)
gamesrelease 1 sources · May 25
The swimsuit-themed bonuses and the tie-in with the orchestra concert show MAGES. is using fan-favorite character art and live events to drive pre-orders for the August 2026 remake.
Inside
gamesannouncement 2 sources · May 25
The announcement introduces a tactical RPG that layers a parry system and environmental weather effects onto Fire Emblem-style grid combat, a combination not common in the genre.
Denfaminicogamer
games 1 sources · May 25
The petition and coordinated login campaign represent a direct, organized player response to Bungie's decision to end 'Destiny 2' support and shift resources to 'Marathon', with no immediate plans for a sequel.
Game Spark
gamesannouncement 1 sources · May 25
The crossover brings one of manga's most iconic martial artists into the Tekken roster, continuing the series' trend of pulling guest fighters from other properties.
Anime News Network
games 3 sources · May 25
The Steam concurrent player count more than tripling that of Forza Horizon 5 confirms that the series' move to a Japan setting has driven a significant platform-specific audience expansion beyond Game Pass subscribers.
Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
gamesevent 1 sources · May 25
The tournament's emphasis on viewer engagement over pure win-loss results signals a growing crossover between competitive fighting game play and streaming performance as a selection criterion.
ASCII.jp
gamesannouncement 1 sources · May 25
The crossover brings one of manga's most iconic fighters into Tekken 8's roster, closing out Season 3 with a character whose power level is a defining trait.
Game Spark
gamesrelease 4 sources · May 25
The demo gives players early access to two distinct faction storylines, offering a concrete preview of the turn-based strategy mechanics and narrative tone ahead of the August release.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, ASCII.jp, and 1 more
gamesannouncement 1 sources · May 25
The collaboration brings two major Rayark rhythm game franchises into Project Sekai for overseas audiences, with the Japanese version's participation still unconfirmed ahead of a scheduled broadcast.
Game Spark