De Agostini Japan announced the "Build the Mustang BOSS429 John Wick Model," a 1/8 scale assembly model of the 1969 Ford Mustang BOSS429 driven by John Wick in the 2014 film. The series runs 23 deliveries starting around October 6, 2026, priced from 990 yen for the first issue. It features sound and light gimmicks.
Aoshima Bunka Kyozai-sha adds the LB Silhouette Works Aventador GT Evo Ver.2 to its 1/24 Liberty Walk plastic model series. The kit reproduces the color of a 20-unit worldwide limited edition and is scheduled for release in December 2026 at 7,260 yen including tax.
At the 25th International Model Train Convention (JAM2026) in Tokyo, Tomytec's Geocolle booth displayed a wrapped Yamanashi Kotsu bus tied to the TV anime 'mono', shown at the venue for the first time. The booth also presented prototypes including the painted Towada Kanko Railway 7200 series and Tetsu Collection Pocket Vol. 4 with Hokkaido railcars.
The fictional JUNES store from Persona 4 was recreated at gamescom 2026 in Germany. The official ATLUS West X account shared images of attendees relaxing in the area, a stack of TVs from the opening movie, and Teddie walking around. The in-store BGM 'Everyday Young Life JUNES' plays in the recreation.
The school gourmet comedy drama Oishii Kyushoku season 4 announced six new cast members on August 27. Issei Hashimoto plays Ren Toma, the transfer student who becomes Amita's rival in the Okinawa-set season. Hiroki Kawata, Shogen, Tomohito Yashima, and Ryosei Tayama join the cast, while Maiko Ito reprises her role as lunch lady Fumie Makino. Hayato Ichihara stars as Yukio Amita.
Devolver Digital and Big Fan Games announced on August 27 that Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, developed by Auroch Digital, will launch on October 14. The sequel adds two playable characters, Malum Caedo and Nayla Bellas, plus branching campaign paths, new enemies, new weapons, and a navigation guide. Mick Gordon contributes the track Ascent of the Arkifane.
1047 Games announced on August 27 that development of both EMPULSE and Splitgate: Arena Reloaded is ending. Dedicated servers and matchmaking for both titles shut down on September 3, with peer-to-peer play replacing them. Co-founders Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian cited insufficient revenue to cover server costs, saying self-funding is no longer sustainable. The studio will pivot from live-service shooters after a decade, carrying lessons into its next project.
Fuji TV will air the sixth series of Emergency Room 24 Hours in the Monday 9 slot starting October 12. Yosuke Eguchi and Nanako Matsushima reprise their roles as Issei Shindo and Kaede Kojima, marking their first co-starring appearance in about 16 years. Fans flooded social media with excitement, and many are hoping DREAMS COME TRUE returns for the theme song.
TOYS CABIN will release "Maou Damashii Sound Button Collection," a capsule toy with sound gimmicks featuring popular tracks from the free music material site Maou Damashii, starting in December. Each play costs 500 yen including tax. Pressing the button plays about 30 seconds of a track's chorus, including "Shining Star" and "Burning Heart." The secret includes a song exclusive to the capsule toy.
In the latest Steam sales ranking for Japan, as of August 24, 2026, Electronic Arts' Apex Legends took 1st place again. New titles include Dazed Games' How to Fish at 2nd, Cygames' Umamusume: Pretty Derby at 3rd, Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 debuting at 8th, and KONAMI's METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 at 10th.
GAME Watch played 4divinity's martial arts action game Sword Sage: Awakening at gamescom. The prototype centers on a dodge-and-counter move called Bi Qing Ru Hong, inspired by Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do intercepting fist. The game is in development for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with no release date set.
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 early access beta ran August 22 to 26 for pre-order customers across PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and ARCADE. An open beta follows August 29 to September 2. The title launches October 23. The play report notes health returns to 100 from Modern Warfare III's 150, restoring faster kill times, while movement continues the MW lineage without the Omnimovement of Black Ops 6 and 7.
D4 Enterprise began distribution of EGG Console Puyo Puyo PC-9801 on the Nintendo eShop on August 27, 2026. It is the 113th EGG Console title, priced at 980 yen. The reprint preserves PC-9801-specific traits, such as upcoming Puyos displayed at the screen's left and right edges, and includes Gallery mode for viewing original manuals and package jackets.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 launched today, August 27, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch2, and Switch. The collection includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Peace Walker HD Edition, and Metal Gear Ghost Babel. 4Gamer.net marked the release with a fashion commentary on OctoCamo patterns.
GAME Watch tested the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 early access beta, which runs until August 26 at 2:00 a.m. The campaign places players as Private Park, a South Korean soldier defending a nuclear power plant from North Korean sabotage. The report notes realistic controls with equipment weight, distinct from the Black Ops line's mobility.
Atlus revealed a new trailer for Persona 4 Revival, a remake of its 2008 RPG, outlining the game's story. The game launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC with Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Steam on February 18, 2027. Pre-orders are open. MAPPA handles all animated cutscenes, and the remake features a new English voice cast.
Anime News Network previewed Persona 4 Revival, Atlus's remake of Persona 4 Golden. The demo showed the Shadow Yosuke fight, new English dub voices for Yosuke and Teddie, and battle additions like Baton Pass, Prime Time, and a parry mechanic. The core combat remains unchanged, with elemental weaknesses and All Out Attacks intact.
Publisher 4Divinity announced on August 27 that Guns of Eschaton, the debut game from Cyprus-based studio Eschatology Entertainment, will launch within 2026 for PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The announcement came during the Future Games Show: gamescom 2026 broadcast, alongside a new gameplay trailer. The game is a Soulslike FPS set in a post-apocalyptic Western world, blending occult elements like the dead, ancient beings, and distorted mythology. Players control a gunslinger who has lost everything and must cross America to return home, only to find it consumed by an apocalypse called The Burning. Combat features a variety of firearms, multiple arms that enable parrying and dashing, and a customization system where each revolver cylinder and individual bullet can be modified. The game supports solo and co-op play, with online multiplayer including both co-op and PvP modes. The visual director is Viktor Antonov, known for his work on Half-Life 2 and Dishonored at Valve and Arkane Studios. Antonov passed away in 2025, making this his final project.
At the gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 broadcast on August 26, 4A Games revealed a new gameplay trailer for METRO 2039, the next entry in the survival horror FPS series based on the novels by Dmitry Glukhovsky. Executive Producer Jon Bloch and Co-Creative Director and Audio Lead Pavel Ulmer appeared on stage. The footage showed combat against mutants and humans, along with the series' familiar weapon customization system. The game is set in the post-nuclear-war Moscow metro, the origin point of the series, six years after the events of METRO 2033. The story follows Stranger, a former Spartan recluse who returns to the underground, and is the first fully voiced protagonist in the mainline series. The setting features a new fascist faction called the Novo Reich, led by the former hero Hunter. METRO 2039 is scheduled for release in February 2027 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Atlus announced on August 24 that it will bring playable demos of Persona 4 Revival and the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Metaphor: ReFantazio to Tokyo Game Show 2026, which runs from September 17 to September 21 at Makuhari Messe. At the Sega/Atlus booth, visitors can spend 15 minutes with Persona 4 Revival, choosing between Story Focus, which covers the early narrative and the Strange Shopping District, and Dungeon Focus, which features Yukiko's Castle and a boss battle. The remake is based on Persona 4 The Golden and is set in the rural town of Inaba. Those who try the demo receive a special design Atlus water, a plastic bottle holder, and an original sticker set for Persona 4 Revival and Metaphor. The Metaphor: ReFantazio Switch 2 version offers hands-on content called Trial of the Sword, based on the battle system, though with a TGS-specific build that does not support Joy-Con motion controls. Persona 4 Revival releases on February 18, 2027, for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. The Metaphor Switch 2 version releases on November 12, 2026.
First Gear will release three 1/50 scale painted die-cast finished models of Komatsu construction machinery, imported and sold by Platz in September 2026. The lineup includes the compact hydraulic excavator PC78US-11, the large bulldozer D475A-8, and the motor grader GD955-7, each with moving parts and detailed interiors.
Atlus announced the Persona Sound Station Vol.3: Persona 4 Series Music 30-hour Livestream, a one-night-only event on YouTube from August 28 at 19:00 to August 30 at 1:00, with no archive planned. Chat participation will be available. The stream marks the third installment of the End-of-Month Fun Project, part of the Persona series 30th anniversary. A concurrent campaign offers posters and signed shikishi boards from Persona 4 voice actors, including Daisuke Namikawa, to 28 winners.
TITAN CONTENT has released a free web rhythm game to commemorate AtHeart's second single "3!4!" from the 'TIME TRAVEL PROJECT'. Players select a favorite member and play along while the music video plays in sync in the background. The game requires no app installation, adopts a rhythm action style inspired by "Pump It Up," and generates shareable score cards for social media. TITAN CONTENT handled planning, development, and release entirely in-house through its AX organization.
Sega Faybe will hold regional tournaments for the official national tournament "Public Road Strongest Deciding Battle 4th" for "Initial D THE ARCADE" at 7 locations nationwide, starting with the North Kanto tournament on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Qualifiers cover two divisions: the 2-car battle "KING OF DRIVER 4th" and the 4-car battle "Toge Battle Royale 4th." Winners earn the right to compete in the finals on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
Early access to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta begins August 22 at 3:00 AM and runs through August 26 at 2:00 AM for those who pre-ordered. An open beta without conditions follows August 29 to September 2. The beta includes the campaign mission Trenches, a training facility, and six 6v6 multiplayer modes including the new Inflation.
Nijisanji and the creator group Daiyonkyokai released the first installment of their collaboration ARG "PARALLEL CASE: 2434" on August 21, 2026. Titled "CASE 01: Mashiro's Record," the mystery game follows three members of the Nijisanji Ruins Exploration Club, Mashiro, Kazune Kurusu, and Sister Claire, as they investigate a haunted abandoned apartment complex called Kasumino-so. The story unfolds through a dedicated SNS, videos, audio, and real websites, with the investigation split into two episodes. EPISODE 01 is free for anyone to play. EPISODE 02 reveals deeper truths and requires purchasing the physical item "Mashiro's Ruins Exploration Pouch," priced at 5,000 yen including tax, which contains investigation materials, on-site photos, and a charm. The pouch is available at the Nijisanji Official Store and the Daiyonkyokai Online Shop. Additional merchandise includes exploration sets for each of the three livers, clear files, and an acrylic panel. The project is described as separate from Daiyonkyokai's previous works, depicting new stories that cycle through the seasons.
Konami Digital Entertainment releases Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 on August 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, priced at 6,600 yen. The collection includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, originally released on PS3 in 2008, and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Edition, originally on PSP. Metal Gear Ghost Babel, a Game Boy Color title from 2000, is included as a bonus for bundle buyers. Reviews highlight that MGS4 is its first port since its original release, marking the first time it is playable on platforms other than PS3. The port supports up to 4K resolution and 60fps on some systems. Both main titles include a Master Book and Scenario Book, with MGS4 also featuring the Metal Gear Solid 4 Database. Reviewers note the collection's value in preserving the series' history, with the scenario books digitized from the 25th anniversary collection. The bundle also includes Metal Gear Solid Digital Soundtrack Vol.2.
A24's PRIMETIME, starring Robert Pattinson as journalist Chris Hansen, will release in Japan in 2027. The film depicts the behind-the-scenes of the reality TV show To Catch a Predator, which used sting operations to expose adults targeting minors online. It premieres in North America on September 25, 2026, and is in competition at the Venice Film Festival.
THQ Nordic and Ashborne Games announced that The Guild 1 Remake: Europa 1410 will launch Steam Early Access on September 17, 2026. The title changed from The Guild - Europa 1410 to clarify its inspiration from the 2002 original. The Early Access version includes 4 cities and 11 professions, with multiplayer and expanded content planned for the full release in summer 2027.
Konami announced that in the Master Collection version of Metal Gear Solid 4, items previously unlocked by entering passwords after clearing the game can now be obtained by taking photos of specific locations. A video demonstrates using the Camera on a suspicious spot to get the Scanning Plug. The collection releases August 27.
At CEDEC 2026, PlatinumGames' Yuji Nakao and Takuma Ishikawa explained the NINJA GAIDEN 4 development process. Nakao emphasized writing concepts as player experiences rather than feelings, and using a three-stage system design to simulate specifications before implementation. The session aimed to reduce rework by making the game 'playable in your head' first.
Koei Tecmo opened preorders for the Nintendo Switch version of Romance of the Three Kingdoms 14 with Power Up Kit Complete Edition on August 20, 2026. The game adds tutorials that unlock six new ancient warriors, including Wu Song and Zhu Yuanzhang. Clearing all tutorials unlocks the IF scenario Heroes Gathering.
Cerebras unveiled the CS-4 rack-scale solution, claiming it performs AI inference up to 30 times faster than simple GPU systems. The system features three Wafer Scale Engine 3 Turbo processors per system, with each wafer achieving up to twice the speed of the previous generation. Initial shipments begin this quarter.
AtHeart released the second single '3!4!' from the TIME TRAVEL PROJECT on August 19. The song is a remake of Roo'Ra's 1996 hit, with original author Lee Hyun-do participating in the arrangement. The track reinterprets the original's new jack swing base with electric piano and guitar arpeggios. A music video featuring the group in Y2K style also debuted.
DeepSeek's V4 Flash model, popular for its low cost and high benchmark scores, is facing criticism after third-party tests showed it struggling on real-world agent tasks. Composio ran 30 difficult multi-step workflows across four harnesses, with only 6 fully succeeding. The company also raised API prices on August 6, 2026, citing unprecedented demand.
Bethesda Game Studios released a Fallout 4 update on August 18 local time, raising the BA2 archive limit from 256 to 1024 to support large mod collections. The patch adds Creation Kit fixes, PlayStation archive support, new file formats for Creations, and resolves crashes on Steam Deck and Microsoft Store.
Screaming Mad George, the special effects artist and director of the 1991 live-action The Guyver film, died on February 10 at age 69. His manager announced the news on Monday. He was known for effects work on Predator, Big Trouble in Little China, and the Nightmare on Elm Street sequels, and collaborated often with director Brian Yuzna.
DPVR announced that its commercial PC VR headset, the DPVR E4, is now operating as part of the Hyperdeck multi-sensor VR attraction at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games' Schaumburg, Illinois facility, which opened March 10, 2026. Hyperdeck supports up to four players simultaneously, combining VR visuals with motion, wind, heat, vibration, and haptic feedback. DPVR will use this case study to promote global commercial VR deployments.
Railway model writer Wakabayashi Kenya selected 10 N gauge and HO scale products that stood out from releases and announcements between January and June 2026. The list covers KATO, TOMIX, and Popondetta items, including the KATO Kiha 181 series in JNR color and the TOMIX JNR KumoHa 40. The picks appear ahead of the International Railway Model Convention in August.
XPPen began online sales in Japan of the Artist Ultra 14, a 14-inch OLED pen tablet priced at 119,800 yen. The display offers 2.8K resolution, native 10-bit color, and Calman certification with Delta E under 1. It includes X-Touch touch controls, a portable design, and ships with two stylus pens and a wireless remote.
Hasegawa is re-releasing its 1/72 scale plastic model kits of the F-14 and MiG-29 fighter aircraft from the OVA Macross Zero, with new prices. Both kits are scheduled for release on October 21, 2026, and include markings for the U.N. Spacy and Anti-U.N. Alliance aircraft.
Bethesda Game Studios announced via its official X account that a Fallout 4 patch will release on August 18 local time. The patch focuses on general Creations improvements. The studio also confirmed it is working on an update for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, with details to be announced soon.
Embracer Group's Q1 FY2026/27 report places the next Kingdom Come title, Darksiders 4, and Tomb Raider: Catalyst in FY2027/28, spanning April 2027 to March 2028. The Middle-earth RPG from Warhorse Studios is not listed for that window. Metro 2039 hit 1 million wishlists faster than any prior Embracer title.
SpaceXAI announced Grok 4.6 on August 12, 2026, an upgrade to Grok 4.5 at the same price. It scores 61 on the Artificial Intelligence Analysis Index, matching GPT-5.6 Sol, and shows notable gains in long-running agent tasks and coding benchmarks. The model emphasizes task continuation and converting vague ideas into working applications.
A mod called BFVR lets players run the 2002 FPS Battlefield 1942 on VR headsets with motion controller support. The release trailer shows gameplay and features. The mod is free on GitHub and works with other mods, plus mouse, keyboard, controller, and flight stick input.
Anime News Network reviews episode 12 of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4, scoring it 4.1. The episode focuses on an amnesiac Subaru regaining self-awareness through a conversation with Ram, and choosing compassion over paranoia when he realizes Meili killed him in previous loops. He predicts her suicide attempt and enlists Emilia's help to stop it.
Discord Nitro subscribers can claim a code for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 early access beta, normally reserved for pre-order customers. The reward is available through the Nitro home page until the beta ends August 25. Nitro Basic and Nitro Classic subscribers are excluded from the offer.
KING Art Games delayed Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV from September 17 to December 3, citing the need for performance optimization, bug fixes, and gameplay polish. The PC strategy game will launch December 4 in Japan. Commander Edition pre-orders get early access from December 1.
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has released its latest AI model, DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813, without a formal announcement. The release was first noticed on social media and message boards, where users and tech commentators highlighted the model's performance and cost efficiency. According to the open-source AI coding agent Cline, the model scores 15.8 percent higher on Terminal Bench, a benchmark that evaluates how accurately AI can execute real system operations and development tasks on a Linux terminal, compared to the April preview model. Cline also noted that DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 runs at roughly one fifty-seventh the cost of Claude Fable 5 while delivering comparable performance. The model has 1.6 trillion parameters, 49 billion active parameters, and a 1 million token context window. Tech writer @ChrisGPT reported benchmark improvements across Terminal Bench 2.1, CyberGym, and DeepSWE, with scores rising from 72.1 to 87.9 percent, 52.7 to 83.3 percent, and 12.8 to 62.7 percent respectively. Pricing is set at 0.435 dollars per million input tokens and 0.87 dollars per million output tokens, with a discounted cache-hit input rate of 0.003625 dollars.
4Divinity, the publishing arm of GCL Global Holdings, announced on August 13, 2026, that it will exhibit six titles at gamescom 2026, held from August 26 to 30 in Cologne, Germany. This marks the company's first participation in the event, which it calls its boldest move yet into Western markets. The lineup includes The Defiant, an AAA World War II FPS by Hoothanes; Showa American Story, a retro pop culture RPG by NEKCOM; Guns of Eschaton, an occult Western Souls-like FPS by Eschatology Entertainment; A Whisper of Fall: Jin Yi Wei, a Ming Dynasty ARPG by CangMo Game Entertainment; Taigu de Shen: Nezha, an action RPG based on Chinese mythology by Genigods Lab; and Sword Sage: Awakening, an action RPG by Sword Panda Limited. The six titles have collectively amassed over 2 million wishlists and 280 million views of related content. Showa American Story receives its first major update since its delay to November 2025. The company plans five world-premiere trailers and over 180 meetings with media, creators, and partners.