games 1 sources · Jul 27
The inclusion of Momo from Xenosaga marks the first direct crossover character from another Monolith Soft series into Xenoblade Chronicles 2, expanding the game's Rare Blade roster with a franchise guest.
Anime News Network
gamesannouncement 1 sources · Jul 27
The announcement marks the first KonoSuba game to target mobile and PC platforms, with direct involvement from the original creator and illustrator.
Anime News Network
games 1 sources · Jul 27
The interview provides the clearest look yet at how CyberConnect2 is balancing its legacy as a licensed-game developer with a new self-publishing strategy, anchored by a long-dormant franchise.
Anime News Network
gamesannouncement 6 sources · Jul 27
The DLC expands the base game's world into previously inaccessible areas and advances the faction conflict narrative, while the accompanying free engine upgrade signals continued long-term support for the title.
GAME Watch, 4Gamer.net, Automaton, and 3 more
gamesannouncement 2 sources · Jul 27
Furyu is bringing two distinct action titles to major Asian game shows within a week, signaling a push for international visibility ahead of their fall 2026 launches.
Inside, Game Spark
gamesrelease 1 sources · Jul 27
These controllers are among the first third-party options to explicitly support the Switch 2's wake-from-sleep function, a feature that was previously limited to Nintendo's own Pro Controller.
ASCII.jp
gamesannouncement 2 sources · Jul 27
The announcement extends a zombie-themed disaster prevention game from a console-only release to PC, potentially reaching a wider audience interested in non-violent survival training.
4Gamer.net, Game Spark
games 1 sources · Jul 27
QT DIG∞'s win marks a rare case of a Tier 2 Japanese team defeating a dominant Tier 1 opponent in a domestic final, setting up a Play-ins run where they aim to challenge the international perception of Japan's VALORANT strength.
ASCII.jp
gamesrelease 2 sources · Jul 27
The free stream marks the first time Atlus has made a full stage play recording available on YouTube at no cost, using the anniversary window to reach a wider audience beyond live theater attendees.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
games 3 sources · Jul 27
The sale brings the game to its lowest price yet, making it an accessible entry point for a series that has quietly sold over 770,000 units across two titles.
4Gamer.net, Inside, Game Spark
gamesrelease 3 sources · Jul 27
The game's core mechanic of random ingredient fusion with physics-based interactions and failure penalties that escalate to the chef being cooked or a universal catastrophe sets it apart from conventional deck-building roguelikes.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
games 1 sources · Jul 27
The anniversary marks a quarter-century for a title that was a major release in the Final Fantasy series and introduced a more Japanese-inspired aesthetic to the franchise.
Anime News Network
games 1 sources · Jul 27
The game's closure just under a year after launch suggests the mobile title failed to sustain a player base despite drawing on popular Shonen Jump+ properties.
Anime News Network
games 3 sources · Jul 27
The campaign exploits the trust users place in community troubleshooting on Steam forums, a vector that has received less attention than malware hidden in game files or mods.
Automaton, Game Spark
gamesannouncement 3 sources · Jul 27
The program's structure-supporting teams from hackathon through store release rather than stopping at prototype-addresses a common gap where student projects stall before reaching commercial distribution.
4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp
games 2 sources · Jul 27
The collaboration bridges a niche PC raising sim and a mobile productivity app, each gaining new features that extend their core gameplay loops into each other's audience.
Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
gamesrelease 2 sources · Jul 27
The Japanese localization opens a new market for a game that already demonstrated strong sales momentum in its first month, potentially extending its commercial run.
Denfaminicogamer
games 3 sources · Jul 27
The swift restoration and transparent communication from a small indie team, alongside the confirmation that the game itself was not compromised, sets a benchmark for how developers can handle sophisticated Steam game hacking attacks without losing player trust.
Automaton, Denfaminicogamer
games 2 sources · Jul 27
The roundup shows a growing market appetite for buy-to-play anime-style RPGs that reject gacha monetization, as demonstrated by 'Dragon Sword: Awakening's strong concurrent player numbers and positive reception.
Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
games 1 sources · Jul 27
The trailer gives the first extended look at a reboot that sources say aims to return the franchise to its horror roots and be more faithful to the early games.
Anime News Network
games 2 sources · Jul 26
Bethesda's public reassurance that layoffs won't delay The Elder Scrolls VI is notable because the studio simultaneously faces criticism over its handling of severance for laid-off staff, creating a tension between its long-term project promises and short-term labor relations.
Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
gamesrelease 2 sources · Jul 26
The one-year slip for Catalyst, following a similar delay for Legacy of Atlantis, means Amazon and Crystal Dynamics will now release two Tomb Raider titles in consecutive years rather than one per year as originally planned, compressing the franchise's return to market.
Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
games 2 sources · Jul 26
The adoption of a consumer-grade PC VR headset in a commercial arcade cabinet signals a shift toward lighter, easier-to-maintain hardware for location-based VR attractions.
ASCII.jp, PANORA
games 2 sources · Jul 26
The selection places a small indie title into a competitive government-backed program that funds IP creation and global expansion, giving 'Spell Fragments' resources most indie games lack for overseas market entry.
Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp