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Jun 28
The developer of "Meccha Chameleon," known as Lemorion, has warned players about fake social media accounts impersonating the game's official presence. In a statement, Lemorion said that accounts other than his own and co-developer Haganeiro's are unrelated, and that the only official Discord server is the one listed on the Steam store page. The warning comes as the game continues to see explosive popularity, having sold over 10 million copies within two weeks of its June 10 release on PC via Steam. Separately, the game's latest update, version 2.2.0, introduces a system that adds randomness to maps, starting with the "Hide-and-Seek Mansion" stage. The update also adds 1.4x and 1.7x body size options for the character "Cube," and fixes several bugs including issues with paint mode, oversized characters getting stuck on stairs, and cloud save failures. The developer plans to apply random elements to all maps in future updates. "Meccha Chameleon" is a multiplayer hide-and-seek game where players paint their characters to blend into backgrounds and objects.
Jun 27
On June 27, the multiplayer hide-and-seek game Meccha Cameleon became compatible with GeForce NOW, allowing play on Mac and non-gaming PCs. The game, developed by solo creator Lemorion, surpassed 10 million sales on Steam in 16 days since its June 10 release, earning a Very Positive rating from 83% of 27,869 reviews.
Jun 24
A making-of video for the horror film GOOD BOY, which unfolds from a dog's perspective, has been released. It reveals techniques like using treats and bird calls to elicit performances from director Ben Leonberg's own dog Indy. The production prioritized Indy's comfort and earned a PETA award for ethical treatment. The film opens July 10 in Tokyo.
Jun 22
Developer LEMORION announced on June 22 that the hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon has sold over 7 million units. The studio also said an official Japan-themed map will be added to the game within a day or two. According to SteamDB, the game reached a peak concurrent player count of 340,000 on Steam. The game has received over 17,000 user reviews on Steam, earning a 'Very Positive' rating. Players have praised its simple concept of painting one's body to blend into backgrounds. The game has seen frequent updates since release, including a new 'Sugar Land' map on June 18. LEMORION stated on X that they are not currently seeking a publisher and that streaming is permitted under Steam guidelines. They also warned that they have not created a GitHub account, cautioning users about fake accounts. The game is available on PC via Steam.
Jun 19
Developer LEMORION announced on June 20 that multiplayer hide-and-seek game Meccha Camouflage has sold over 5 million units since its release 10 days prior. On Steam, the game peaked at over 240,000 concurrent players and holds a Very Positive rating from over 10,000 reviews. New maps and options are planned.
Jun 18
Developer Tactical Boar says the Steam store page for its in-development Napoleonic RTS 'Veterans: Napoleonic Wars' was taken down on June 16 after a DMCA copyright claim from an unidentified party. The developer denies infringement, has filed a counter-notice, and says the game is original work. The demo was also removed during Steam Next Fest.
Jun 5
Capcom launched its Mid Year Sale across Steam, Xbox, Epic, and Nintendo eShop, with Resident Evil Requiem receiving its first discount at 20 percent off. The sale also includes deep cuts on Monster Hunter Double Cross for Switch, Street Fighter 6, and multiple Resident Evil titles, running through June 30 at various storefronts.
Jun 2
Gameleon Studio announced Ornelia, a god-game sandbox where players build a town for long-eared Kinous in a magical valley. The PC Steam release will begin in early access, with a Create Mode for free-form building and a planned Adventure Mode for version 1.0. The early access period is targeted at six months.
May 20
Pxrge Trxxxper, the 19-year-old winner of ABEMA's 'RAPSTAR 2025', released his first album 'REVERSAL' on May 15. The 10-track album features guest appearances from Jin Dogg, Benjazzy, DADA, Leon Fanourakis, Yvng Patra, Young Zetton, and ZERRY, with production by the OVER KILL team led by FUJI TRILL.
May 19
On the first day of their first-ever stadium live at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo, the six-member dance and vocal group BE:FIRST announced a world showcase tour covering four cities starting September 2026. The tour, titled 'BE:FIRST WORLD SHOWCASE 2026,' will visit Bangkok (Samyan Mitrtown Hall, September 25), Taipei (Legacy TERA, September 27), Manila (New Frontier Theater, October 3), and New York (Gramercy Theatre, October 23). The showcase is described as a new challenge aimed at global expansion, marking the group's fifth anniversary year. The stadium live itself, held May 16 and 17, sold out general release tickets in three minutes and is expected to draw about 100,000 attendees across both days, making it the largest-scale performance in the group's history. BE:FIRST also released their ninth single 'BE:FIRST ALL DAY' on May 6 and will release their tenth single 'Missing' on July 1. The group previously completed a four-dome domestic tour in 2025 with roughly 300,000 attendees and a 12-city overseas tour across the US, Asia, and Europe.