PS1-Style SF Survival Horror DERELIKT Shows Gameplay
The gameplay reveal positions DERELIKT as a deliberate revival of late-90s horror FPS design, with PS1-style graphics and survival mechanics, targeting fans of that era.
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YUMEXE Announces Online Hide-and-Seek Game FAKE ME With 3D Modeling
The game distinguishes itself in the prop hunt genre by letting players actively model and paint their disguises in real time, raising the difficulty for both hiders and seekers.
Game Spark
Ace Combat 8 Details Its Enhancement Parts System
The enhancement parts and AIRCRAFT TREE reveal how Ace Combat 8 expands customization beyond previous entries, letting players tailor aircraft to their tactics before the October launch.
Game Spark
Panzer Dragoon Zwei Remake Updated Demo Launches on Steam
The updated demo directly addresses player feedback from the first demo, signaling that Forever Entertainment is using the Steam release as a live testing ground to refine the remake before its full launch across multiple platforms.
Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
Ruffed Up Demo Lets Up to 4 Players Drag an Owner to the Hospital
The demo gives players an early look at the cooperative leash-based gameplay, where teams of dogs must navigate traffic, trains, and terrain while managing a shared pool of 3 hearts.
Denfaminicogamer
Gamescom 2026 Dates Set for August 26-30, Opening Night Live Returns
The full sell-out of exhibition space, a first in the event's history, signals that gamescom's hybrid model has reached a scale where physical capacity is the limiting factor, not demand.
Automaton
Honkai: Star Rail Ver.4.5 Special Program Airs August 14
The special program is the first look at Ver.4.5 content, including the post-Two-Dimensional Paradise interlude and new 5-star character details.
4Gamer.net
Terraria's Calamity Mod Ends Development After 10 Years
The end of Calamity Mod removes one of Terraria's most-subscribed mods from active development, following internal fallout and asset removal requests that made continuation impossible.
Automaton
Cities: Skylines Remastered Japan Special Edition DLC Details Revealed
The package marks Spike Chunsoft's first domestic PS5 release for the title, addressing a long gap for players who wanted to build Japanese townscapes on the platform.
Automaton, Game Spark
Cinderia Early Access Build Depth Draws Steam Praise
Cinderia's strong early access performance shows that a deep, well-balanced build system can drive success in the crowded roguelite genre.
Automaton
Arknights: Endfield Ver.1.4 Story Recap Reveals the Administrator's Past
The recap clarifies that the version's story carries two parallel threads, with the Administrator's past and connection to the Arknights setting emerging as the central mystery for future updates.
Automaton
Doko Demo Issho Developer BeXide Sells VRChat Avatars
A veteran console game studio is testing the VRChat avatar market directly, releasing two high-quality avatars in under a month alongside a dedicated trial world, signaling a new revenue channel for established developers.
KAI-YOU
LEVEL∞ Launches Assetto Corsa EVO Recommended PCs With RTX 5090
The collaboration pairs a racing simulator YouTuber with a BTO lineup, giving Assetto Corsa EVO players pre-validated high-end hardware options.
ASCII.jp
Steam User Reports Full Battlefield 6 Refund After 470 Hours Over Mode Removals
The reported refund, if accurate, would be an exceptional response outside Steam's standard policy, suggesting that the quiet removal of popular modes may have influenced the review.
Automaton
Pocky-san Named TGS Indie Ambassador for Fifth Straight Year
The appointment extends Pocky-san's role as the face of TGS indie games for a fifth year, alongside the announcement of the eight SOWN 2026 finalists.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Square Enix Posts First Profit Growth in 4.5 Years, Led by FFVII Rebirth
The results come as Singapore-based investment fund 3D Investment Partners has been increasing its stake in Square Enix, and the company's strong start to the fiscal year may influence ongoing discussions about its management.
4Gamer.net, Automaton
Golden Retriever Life Sim Demo Drops August 12 on Steam
The demo gives players a hands-on look at a live-action pet simulation built entirely around footage of the developer's own golden retriever, a format that stands apart in the adventure genre.
Automaton
Serious Sam: Shatterverse Sets August 31 Release, Open Playtest Live
The announcement confirms a concrete release date for the latest Serious Sam entry and opens a public playtest ahead of launch, giving players a chance to try the five-Sam roguelite co-op before August 31.
4Gamer.net
Patlabor the Case Files Gets September 17 Release Date
The confirmed date and the involvement of the original Headgear creative team in supervisory roles signal that this is a fidelity-focused adaptation rather than a loose tie-in, which matters for a franchise whose fan base has waited decades for a modern interactive return.
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Crow Survival Game Migration Opens Kickstarter Pre-Registration Page
The pre-registration page gives the studio a direct channel to convert the game's existing 72,000 wishlists and 10 million social views into crowdfunding pledges when the campaign opens.
Denfaminicogamer
Star Ward and Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance Collab Announced
The collaboration pairs the mecha fighting game Star Ward with the new Nanoha anime series, which began airing in July 2026, and includes a limited giveaway campaign on X.
Denfaminicogamer
Gensou Suikoden STAR LEAP Earns High Praise From Longtime Fans
The positive reception suggests the smartphone format has not alienated longtime fans, who praise the game as a faithful return to the series' roots.
ASCII.jp
TGS2026 Indie Awards Name 8 Winners, SOWN Finalists, and Pokky's 5th Ambassador Term
The Excellence Awards are a new layer of recognition on top of the SELECTED INDIE 80 exhibition program, giving CESA a second, more selective stage to spotlight creativity and completeness before the show opens.
4Gamer.net, Game Spark
GALLERIA Sells FF14 Tournament Commemorative PCs With Exclusive Wallpapers
The commemorative PCs tie hardware sales to the official Crystal Conflict tournament held at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in TOKYO, offering FF14 players a themed system with exclusive wallpapers.
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