Games

games 1 sources · Jun 8

Tomodachi Life Leads Japan's Game Rankings for May 25-31

Tomodachi Life's continued dominance and the strong debut of 007 First Light highlight the ongoing appeal of Nintendo titles and the performance of new multiplatform releases in Japan.

Anime News Network
gamesannouncement 7 sources · Jun 8

Sega Announces Crazy Taxi: World Tour for 2027

The game marks Sega's first major revival of the Crazy Taxi IP in over a decade, adding online multiplayer and a story mode to a series that has remained largely unchanged since 1999.

Anime News Network, 4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), and 4 more
gamesannouncement 8 sources · Jun 8

Nintendo Direct 2026.6.9 Airs June 9 With Switch 2 Focus

The return of a June Nintendo Direct after a one-year gap, combined with major remake and port announcements for Switch 2, signals Nintendo's strategy to fill the new console's launch window with both nostalgic titles and third-party support.

4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Automaton, and 1 more
gamesannouncement 1 sources · Jun 8

PowerWash Simulator 2 Star Wars Pack Launches July 16

The DLC brings a licensed Star Wars crossover to the sequel, offering six themed stages that let players clean iconic vehicles and locations from the original trilogy.

Denfaminicogamer
gamesannouncement 4 sources · Jun 8

Tifa Lockhart Joins Street Fighter 6 in Year 4, Spring 2027

The Tifa collaboration marks the first time a Final Fantasy character has crossed into a mainline Street Fighter game, and the Year 4 lineup's emphasis on brand-new fighters over returning classics reflects a deliberate strategy to court the 15-25 age demographic that now makes up over 70% of SF6's player base.

Denfaminicogamer, Inside, Game Spark, and 1 more
gamesreview 5 sources · Jun 8

Gothic 1 Remake PS5 Version Delayed in Japan to July 16

The delay for expression adjustments suggests THQ Nordic is treating the Japanese market as a distinct localization effort rather than a simple port, while the game's strong Steam concurrent player count indicates the hardcore remake has found an audience despite mixed critical reviews.

4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Automaton, and 1 more