Games

gamesannouncement 2 sources · Jun 23

KRAFTON Announces Five-Game Lineup for Gamescom 2026

KRAFTON is using gamescom to debut a new PUBG IP title and show two games publicly for the first time, signaling a push to expand its portfolio beyond battle royale.

ASCII.jp
games 2 sources · Jun 23

EVR Studio Files for Bankruptcy After MUDANG: Two Hearts Reveal

The collapse of EVR Studio, just over a year after a high-profile Xbox showcase, leaves the future of MUDANG: Two Hearts uncertain and highlights the fragility of independent studios that rely on large-scale reveals without secured funding.

Game Spark
gamesrelease 4 sources · Jun 23

Sangokushi BOND Early Access Launches July 14

The 800 yen one-time purchase price and focus on asynchronous PvP distinguish Sangokushi BOND from the arcade-style pay-per-play model of Nishiyama's earlier Sangokushi Taisen, testing whether a budget roguelite approach can sustain a competitive Three Kingdoms audience.

GAME Watch, Automaton, Game Spark
gamesannouncement 3 sources · Jun 23

SAW: Genesis Trailer Shows Asymmetric Horror Gameplay

SAW: Genesis distinguishes itself from other asymmetric horror games by making the host character a human who relies on strategy and environmental traps rather than supernatural abilities, and by allowing the defendant team to counterattack and create escape opportunities.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
gamesrelease 2 sources · Jun 23

Devil May Cry 5 Switch 2 Edition Launches With Vergil Mode

The Switch 2 port brings the full 2019 stylish action game, including its previously separate Vergil content, to Nintendo's new hardware with 60fps performance and a launch discount.

Denfaminicogamer
games 1 sources · Jun 23

Shakugan No Shana: Blaze Edge Browser Game Gets Gameplay Video

The gameplay video confirms the browser game is actively in development and will feature the original voice actor for the lead character, signaling a faithful adaptation of the long-running light novel franchise.

Anime News Network
gamesannouncement 1 sources · Jun 23

Sea of Thieves Live-Action Film in Development at Xbox

Xbox is expanding its IP into film and television at scale, with Sea of Thieves becoming the latest game to get a live-action adaptation as part of a broader push of more than 10 projects.

Denfaminicogamer
gamesrelease 3 sources · Jun 23

Valve's Steam Machine Launches in Japan Starting at 189,980 Yen

The Steam Machine's single-channel memory compromise, forced by a shortage of 8GB modules, highlights how broader market demand for high-capacity memory-driven by AI infrastructure-is directly impacting consumer gaming hardware design.

GAME Watch (Impress), Automaton, GIGAZINE
gamesbusiness 1 sources · Jun 23

Gumi Operating Profit Falls Roughly 80% Despite Oradora Success

The steep profit drop shows that even a strong IP like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure could not offset the advertising spend required to drive downloads, calling into question gumi's pivot to licensed mobile games.

GameBusiness.jp
gamesannouncement 2 sources · Jun 22

Nicolas Cage Joins Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 as a Playable Operator

The addition of a major Hollywood star as a premium event-pass operator marks a new high for celebrity crossovers in the Call of Duty franchise, tying a real-world actor directly to a limited-time monetization event.

Denfaminicogamer