Games

games 4 sources · Aug 1

FGO 11th Anniversary 'Eirei Gakusou' All 60 Cards Revealed

The reveal completes the full 60-card set, confirming which Servants received new school festival-themed artwork and giving players the full list of exchangeable cards ahead of the event's August 12 deadline.

Inside, 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
gamesannouncement 3 sources · Aug 1

Zenless Zone Zero x ZOZOTOWN Collab Pre-Orders Open

The collaboration extends Zenless Zone Zero's merchandise push into high-end fashion, with character costumes recreated as wearable real-world clothing rather than standard acrylic goods.

Denfaminicogamer, Inside, Game Spark
gamesrelease 4 sources · Aug 1

Ketsu Battler Series 2 Update Adds DLC Fighter Kiden and Serious Zone

The update pairs the game's first paid DLC with a new manga arc starring the same character, Kiden, who debuts in both Weekly CoroCoro Comic's New Century Arc starting September 17 and the game on July 30.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Inside, and 1 more
gamesevent 3 sources · Aug 1

VRChat to Exhibit for First Time at Tokyo Game Show 2026

This marks VRChat's first physical presence at a major Japanese gaming trade show, signaling the platform's push to court the Japanese market, which the company describes as one of the world's largest and most active VRChat communities.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, PANORA
gamesannouncement 3 sources · Aug 1

Physics-Based Raft Survival Game 'SHORE' Announced for PC

The game's rapid wishlist growth, reaching 20,000 within two days of announcement, suggests strong community interest driven by the developer's open development process and the appeal of physics-based co-op chaos.

Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, Game Spark
gamesrelease 5 sources · Aug 1

Super Mario Sunshine Joins GameCube Nintendo Classics on August 13

The addition of Super Mario Sunshine to the GameCube Nintendo Classics lineup continues Nintendo's rollout of classic GameCube titles for the Switch 2, following the previously announced releases of Luigi's Mansion and Chibi-Robo!, signaling a steady stream of re-releases for the new console.

GAME Watch, 4Gamer.net, Automaton, and 2 more
gamesrelease 5 sources · Aug 1

Furyu Releases Limited-Time Demos for Anomalith and Crymelight on Steam

The demos arrive as Furyu addresses its reputation head-on, with the Anomalith team publicly responding to skepticism and reporting over 50,000 Steam wishlist registrations, signaling a push to win over players before launch.

Anime News Network, 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, and 2 more
gamesrelease 4 sources · Jul 31

Machine Party Launches on Steam With 15 Death Mini-Games

The strong launch and positive reception show that Klubnika's reputation from Buckshot Roulette carries over to a new genre, and the upcoming local co-op update addresses a key community request.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, and 1 more
games 3 sources · Jul 31

Wizardry Variants Daphne Launches Final Fantasy XI Collaboration Event

The event pairs the Wizardry series, which Drecom acquired trademark rights for in 2020, with Final Fantasy XI, a game that began service in 2002 and marks its 24th anniversary this year, bridging two of the oldest lineages in Japanese RPG history.

4Gamer.net, Automaton, Denfaminicogamer
gamesannouncement 3 sources · Jul 31

Shinobi NEXUS -Senran Kagura- Announced for 2026

This is the first new Senran Kagura smartphone title since Shinobi Master Senran Kagura NEW LINK, and its announcement during a dedicated HONEY∞PARADE GAMES stream signals the series is continuing its mobile-first strategy rather than returning to console releases.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Automaton
gamesbusiness 3 sources · Jul 31

EA CEO Andrew Wilson's Pay Rises 26% Amid Layoffs

The pay raise lands days before EA's $55 billion acquisition closes, with the same CEO staying in charge, sharpening scrutiny of how the company balances executive rewards against studio layoffs.

Automaton, Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
games 4 sources · Jul 30

Xbox Series X|S Loses $150 Per Unit Sold, Price Hike Won't Stop Losses

The $150-per-unit loss on Xbox Series X|S reveals that rising component costs are eroding the traditional console business model of selling hardware at a loss and recouping through software, a problem that price increases alone cannot solve.

Automaton, Game Spark, GIGAZINE, and 1 more
gamesannouncement 3 sources · Jul 30

Wasteland Gunsmith Simulator Announced for PC

The announcement pairs a cozy workshop-management loop with a post-apocalyptic setting, a combination the sources describe as a relaxing junkpunk experience rather than a survival shooter, which may broaden the gunsmith sim genre beyond its typical audience.

Automaton, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
gamesrelease 5 sources · Jul 30

Brigandine Abyss Console Demo Launches on Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox

The console demo launch marks the first time the Brigandine series has been playable on Xbox hardware, and the simultaneous Steam and console demo release signals a multiplatform strategy for the franchise's revival.

4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Denfaminicogamer, and 2 more
gamesrelease 4 sources · Jul 30

GPTRACK50's Stupid Never Dies Action RPG Launches October 22

The release date and theme song details give the first concrete timeline for GPTRACK50's debut title, a studio founded by a veteran Capcom producer that is now co-publishing with Sega.

Anime News Network, 4Gamer.net, Automaton, and 1 more
gamesrelease 4 sources · Jul 30

Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO DLC 'NEO' Launches With Hironobu Kageyama Theme Song

Hironobu Kageyama's return to write and perform a Dragon Ball game theme for the first time in 18 years, after a long absence from new franchise material, gives the DLC a rare musical anchor that connects the Sparking! series to its 2000s-era roots.

4Gamer.net, Inside, Game Spark, and 1 more
gamesrelease 5 sources · Jul 30

TATSUJIN EXTREME Launches on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2

The release marks the first completely new entry in the TATSUJIN series in 38 years, modernizing the classic Toaplan arcade shooter with 3D graphics and new gameplay systems while retaining the original's core shooting action.

GAME Watch (Impress), 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, and 1 more
gamesrelease 4 sources · Jul 30

Mistfall Hunter Launches on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

Mistfall Hunter's launch shows strong player interest in the niche of fantasy extraction games, but its mixed reception highlights how server stability and performance issues can undercut even a well-hyped release.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, and 1 more
gamesevent 4 sources · Jul 30

Undertale Museum Exhibition Announced for Tokyo and Osaka in 2027

This is the first time the globally popular indie RPG has received a major physical exhibition, signaling a significant expansion of its brand into live-event experiences under the direct oversight of its creator.

GAME Watch, 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, and 1 more
games 4 sources · Jul 29

Silent Hill Revival Required No Wait-and-See, Konami Producer Says at CEDEC 2026

Okamoto's presentation reveals that Konami's Silent Hill revival succeeded not through veteran expertise or English fluency, but through a deliberate strategy of multiple simultaneous projects and global partnerships with non-Japanese studios.

4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Denfaminicogamer, and 1 more
gamesrelease 4 sources · Jul 29

Slot & Dungeons Officially Launches on Steam With New Character and Dungeon

The full release caps a nine-month early access period during which the developer reported sales at five times expectations, and the new content signals a shift from iterative updates to a complete package aimed at sustaining player engagement.

4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp, Automaton, and 1 more