9 R.I.P. Sequel Visual Novel Launches October 27 in the West
The sequel's Western release follows the original game's English launch in October 2024, bringing the full nine-route continuation to Switch players overseas.
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G-MODE NEXT PREVIEW Reveals Nine Titles, Including Switch Revival of Feature Phone RPG
The revival of 'Kijin Den STRIKE-G-' marks G-MODE's continued push to bring its feature phone game catalog to modern platforms, with the Switch version launching just one day after the announcement program.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
Art Club Girlfriend Steam Page Opens With All Otaku Heroines
The game's positioning of all heroines as socially awkward otaku girls, with one explicitly excluded from romance, marks a niche concept that could appeal to a specific audience seeking relatable characters rather than conventional dating sim archetypes.
Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
Steam Cyberpunk Fest Starts With Cyberpunk 2077 at 70% Off
The event's participation criteria require cyberpunk elements to be central to gameplay, which positions the sale as a genre-defining curation rather than a simple discount roundup.
4Gamer.net, Game Spark
NGS ver.2 Zundamon Collaboration Starts in September
The Zundamon collaboration ties NGS ver.2 to a character with a regional disaster-recovery mission, a rare crossover between a major online RPG and a grassroots support project, and it follows immediately after the Touhou Project collaboration, suggesting Sega is using character partnerships to sustain player engagement through the late summer.
4Gamer.net
Lies of P Complete Edition Hits Switch 2 on August 6
The Switch 2 release brings the full Lies of P experience, including the acclaimed Overture DLC, to Nintendo's new console, expanding the game's reach to a platform that previously lacked access to the title.
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KRAFTON to Reveal Unannounced PUBG IP Action FPS at gamescom 2026
The unannounced PUBG IP title marks a departure from the battle royale format into a narrative-driven action FPS, and its August reveal at gamescom could clarify how KRAFTON plans to expand the franchise beyond its roots.
4Gamer.net, Game Spark
Console Archives UFO -A Day in the Life- Revives on Switch 2 and PS5 August 6
This marks the first Console Archives release for a Love-de-Lic title, bringing a cult 1999 PlayStation game to modern platforms with enhanced features, expanding the series' catalog beyond arcade and straightforward ports.
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Tidy Up Together Demo Lets Players Organize 4,000+ Items in Co-op
The demo's focus on cooperative play with no time pressure positions Tidy Up Together as a social, low-stress alternative in a genre often dominated by solo puzzle-solving.
Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta FAQ Details Horde Siege Maps
The FAQ confirms the product version will have three Horde Siege maps, a notable expansion from the single map available in the beta, signaling the mode's scale as a core feature of the launch.
Game Spark
Anomalis Trial Version Updated After Player Feedback, Fixes and Improvements Announced
The rapid wishlist growth and the team's stated response to user comments like 'But it's Furyu, so...' indicate that player reception is shaping the game's development ahead of its October release.
Game Spark
Colopl Announces New Mobile RPG 'Active Cinema RPG 369'
The announcement came through a financial results presentation rather than a dedicated reveal event, signaling Colopl's strategy to manage investor expectations while building anticipation for a new IP.
GAME Watch, Automaton, Inside
Six Japanese Fighters Set for Esports Nations Cup 2026
The inclusion of both Street Fighter 6 and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves in the same national roster signals a rare cross-franchise collaboration for Japan at a single international event, a point the sources highlight by noting the attention on GO1 versus Nemo matchups.
Inside, GameBusiness.jp
Another Eden Begins Download Pre-Orders Open, Season Pass Announced
The Season Pass structure, bundling all five character packs at a discount, signals a deliberate post-launch content plan that extends beyond the September 17 release date.
Inside, Game Spark
Xbox 360 Games to Hit Next-Gen Xbox, PC in 2027-2028 Rollout
This roadmap signals Microsoft's strategy to unify its library across console, PC, and handheld under Project Helix, potentially making physical disc ownership a digital license that follows the user, a shift that could redefine how Xbox players buy and trade games.
Game Spark, GIGAZINE
RTA-chan's Summer Vacation Event Runs August 9 to 15
The event's volunteer-run structure and eclectic title selection, from mainstream RPGs to niche oddities like "Ketsu Battler," show how RTA in Japan is expanding its community-driven format beyond its flagship seasonal events.
Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
Artdink Summer Sale Brings A-Train Switch 2 Edition Debut at Nintendo Store
The sale gives the Switch 2 version of A-Train: Tourism Plan Begins its first discount since its December release, a signal that Artdink is pushing the new platform edition to a wider audience.
ASCII.jp
Ace Combat 8 Gets First Domestic Showcase at Tokyo Game Show 2026
The first-person drama perspective in 'ACE COMBAT 8' marks a notable shift for the series, and its first domestic showcase at TGS2026 will be the first chance for Japanese fans to experience it before the October release.
Denfaminicogamer, Inside
KONAMI's 1987 Arcade Game Combat School Returns in Arcade Archives
The simultaneous five-platform release, including the new Arcade Archives 2 line with its Time Attack Mode and VRR support, shows Hamster is treating the 1987 KONAMI title as a test case for how it packages classic arcade games for current-generation hardware.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, ASCII.jp
SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim Play Report Maps Fear to Kink
The reports position the game's emotional arc as a deliberate pivot from healing to dread, where the fear of an unstoppable being is the core draw, not the size difference itself.
Inside, Game Spark
Adult Game Developer Says Bank Refused Steam Sales Deposit
The refusal follows a pattern of Japanese banks rejecting adult game revenue, and comes after Steam removed adult titles in July 2025 due to payment processor standards, showing financial institutions increasingly shape what adult creators can sell.
KAI-YOU, Game Spark
Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth Hacker's Memory Steam Version Goes on Sale in Japan
The Steam version's release ends a seven-year region lock that had kept Japanese players from buying the PC port, which had been available internationally since 2019.
Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
Roguelite Horror '500 FINGER FILLET' Demo Hits Steam
The demo's early Steam reviews are 100% positive, suggesting the game's high-risk knife game mechanic is resonating with players ahead of its 2026 launch.
Automaton, Game Spark
Mirishita Producer Details 10 Years of Customer-Oriented Concept Development at CEDEC 2026
Kakizawa's session reveals that Mirishita's longevity stems from a deliberate strategy to convert single-idol fans into fans of all 52 members, a process the team calls box oshi, which directly counters the pattern of users leaving after exhausting content for one favorite idol.
Inside, GameBusiness.jp