A developer working as callbacked has released Kinesis, an app that drives a Mac with finger gestures read by Meta's Neural Band wristband. Horizontal swipes switch desktops, an upward swipe opens Mission Control, and a pinch-and-rotate motion works as a virtual dial for volume and brightness. Kinesis needs a Meta Neural Band and macOS 14 or later, and supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs.
Metal Warriors, a Super Famicom mecha game developed by LucasArts and published by Konami, shipped in America in 1995 and was never released in Japan. It borrowed heavily from Cybernator, also known as Assault Suits Valken, including its six selectable mecha and side-scrolling stages, but let players leave the cockpit, fly as the pilot, fight human-sized enemies, and board a different mech. Some staff later worked on Titanfall.
Sony Interactive Entertainment published the August 2026 PlayStation Store download rankings on PlayStation.Blog. Beast of Reincarnation, released August 4, took first place on PS5, ahead of METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 and Palworld. Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 led PS4, with KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- second and FINAL FANTASY IX third. Beat Saber led PS VR2 for a second consecutive month, and Once Human topped the free-to-play category. U.S./Canada rankings were published alongside Japan's.
Bandai Spirits opened preorders for HI-METAL R Berserga (WP) on the Tamashii Web Shop on September 11 at 4:00 PM. The Quentian-exclusive H-Class AT from Armored Trooper Votoms gets a new sculpt with movable gimmicks in its pile bunker and swan-peak claw, plus a newly sculpted Le Shaco figure that can board the unit. It costs 31,900 yen and ships in February 2027.
BANDAI SPIRITS is adding the Quentian-exclusive H-Class AT Berserga (WP) from Armored Trooper Votoms to its HI-METAL R action figure line, with an all-new sculpt. The figure carries movable gimmicks in the pile bunker and swan-pick clang, and the set includes an all-new sculpted figure of Ru Shako. Preorders open on Premium Bandai at 16:00 on Friday, September 11, 2026, priced at 31,900 yen with shipping scheduled for February 2027.
The RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (A.E.U.G. Spec) from Mobile Suit Z Gundam is being released as a painted completed figure under METAL STRUCTURE Kaitai Shouki, Bandai's high-end completed-robot line. It is built from roughly 2,500 parts, stands about 310mm tall, and includes beam rifle, hyper bazooka, shield, base set, and beam effect parts. Priced at 137,500 yen with tax, it is a lottery-sale item scheduled for release in January 2027.
Happinet announced on September 10 that Yokai Buster Navinosuke will be released in 2027 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, under its Happinet Indie Collection label. The yokai-collecting pixel RPG is set in a fictional ancient Japan where Navinosuke, an apprentice onmyo student and karakuri puppet, resolves yokai incidents across various regions. Players seal and recruit more than 200 types of yokai, which have five attributes, and build freely customized parties for turn-based battles that use a shikigami system. Development is handled by KOHACHI STUDIO, the studio led by pixel artist akio, who worked on R-Type and Metal Slug. The game was originally produced in the early 2000s for the Game Boy Advance by the Metal Slug development team, completed but shelved, and after rights processing KOHACHI STUDIO holds the IP. Happinet also said a new trailer is out and a playable exhibit is planned for Tokyo Game Show 2026.
SNK announced METAL SLUG ULTIMATE COLLECTION during the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 livestream on September 9, 2026. The collection gathers 10 titles from the side-scrolling action series and is scheduled to launch in 2027. The lineup runs from the 1996 original through METAL SLUG 2, METAL SLUG X, METAL SLUG 3, METAL SLUG 4, and METAL SLUG 5, plus METAL SLUG ADVANCE, METAL SLUG 6, and METAL SLUG 7. The tenth entry is a location test version that sources describe as rarely shown to the public and never officially released. The package adds online two-player co-op with a friend invite feature, a rewind function that rolls back play by several seconds, quick save and load, and a gallery and museum feature covering series logos and visual material. Porting work is handled by M2. The release is planned for packaged and download versions, and Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 owners get it alongside PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Metasla announced it will exhibit Mana Alchemy at Tokyo Game Show 2026 from September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe. The Vampire Survivors-like open-world RPG will feature its first playable demo at the booth. Visitors who show a wishlist registration screen will receive an early development prototype in an original DVD package as a novelty item. The game targets PC via Steam and console, with release planned for 2027.
Bandai Spirits announced a collaboration between the Gundam franchise and the VTuber agency hololive production, releasing two METAL ROBOT魂 action figures based on Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack. The Nu Gundam gets a color scheme inspired by hololive talent Sakura Miko, while the Sazabi gets one inspired by Hoshimachi Suisei. Both figures feature die-cast parts throughout the joints for added weight and luxury. The collaboration markings appear on the shields and other parts, and each comes with a dedicated base with an original METAL ROBOT魂 design. Displaying the two together is intended to let fans enjoy the collaboration's appeal. Reservations were accepted at the TAMASHII NATIONS official store Soul Web Shop within Premium Bandai until September 27 at 23:00, with shipping scheduled for January 2027. The Nu Gundam is priced at 24,200 yen (tax included), and the Sazabi is priced at 28,600 yen (tax included). The Nu Gundam stands about 150mm tall, and the Sazabi about 160mm tall.
Game Spark looks back at Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots following its inclusion in Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2, released August 27, 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch. The analysis focuses on how the 2008 game depicted privatized warfare, autonomous weapons, and the mental strain on soldiers in a post-nuclear-deterrence world.
Kaiyodo will start taking reservations for its Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi Ocelot figure on September 11. The Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater figure comes with two Single Action Army revolvers, a silver high-grade revolver, a knife, gunplay effect parts, and a Kaiyodo store bonus of a gritted teeth face part. Reservations close October 30.
Square Enix announced Fullmetal Alchemist merchandise featuring dot art by Kazuko Shibuya, creator of dot characters for games including the Final Fantasy series. Items go on sale October 1 at TSUTAYA IP bookstores and October 14 at the Fullmetal Alchemist x Yomi no Tsugai Exhibition Hokkaido venue, with early release at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
The MetaVoyage Executive Committee, a VR live production group run by Aoyama Gakuin University students, announced a free VR live featuring Wakamogumo Fuwari of NyanTadia! The event will stream on YouTube on September 19, 2026. The performance includes three songs in a new metaverse world called Melodical Clinic Stage.
Metasla announced Mana Alchemy, a Vampire Survivors-like open-world RPG, on September 4, 2026. The game is set for a 2027 release on Steam, with a console version planned but no platforms named yet. The story follows Merlin, the youngest of eight daughters born to the great witch Dawed. Lacking magical talent, Merlin is cast out as a child and saved by a talking grimoire called Harley. She sets out across the island of Shudar, ruled by her mother and crawling with monsters, to take revenge on the seven older sisters who now rule it. Combat is movement-only: spells fire automatically once set into a grimoire grid, in the style of Vampire Survivors. Players build magic by arranging blocks in the grid, and can create new spells by alchemizing collected materials and existing magic. Equipping staves raises stats and grants each staff a unique ultimate spell. The story is framed around a choice between forgiveness and revenge. Metasla is a three-person indie studio based in Nagoya. Its previous PC release, Sea Fantasy, launched in 2025 and sold over 50,000 copies.
Bandai Spirits announced the METAL ROBOT魂 <SIDE MS> Gundam Double X from Mobile New Century Gundam X, which marks the anime's 30th anniversary. Preorders open September 4, 2026, at 16:00 on the Tamashii web store. The figure is priced at 24,200 yen and ships in February 2027.
Konami released a roundtable video with the English voice cast of Metal Gear Solid to mark the launch of METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2. David Hayter, Phil LaMarr, Quinton Flynn, and Christopher Randolph joined host RogersBase to watch playthroughs and share memories. Randolph noted that players who were teenagers at release now play with their own children. Hayter revealed MGS4 voice recording took nine months, done out of order and without a script.
Mad Mechs announced that its post-apocalyptic car combat game Mad Metal, featuring roguelite elements, will launch on September 21. Set in 2080s America, players fight with armed vehicles against intelligent machines. The game includes time-slow mechanics, enemy weaknesses, customization, and multiple modes, including campaign, co-op, escape, and PvP. It will be available on PC via Steam.
Bandai Spirits opens pre-orders on September 1 for the HI-METAL R Dragonar 1 & Cavalier 0 set, a 40th anniversary release for Metal Armor Dragonar. The Dragonar 1 uses a new outer sculpt, and the set bundles the large Cavalier 0 option parts, a hybrid shield, laser swords, and a dedicated base. It costs 29,700 yen and ships in February 2027.
Two PICCODO ACTION DOLL X figures from Metaphor: ReFantazio are now available for pre-order at Rakuten Books. The protagonist and Louis each come with fabric clothing, weapons, and dedicated parts, and the line's articulation allows a range of poses. The protagonist figure is priced at 12,637 yen and Louis at 13,688 yen, both tax included. A can badge is planned as a first-print bonus for the protagonist.
Atlus announced on September 2 the lineup for the Sega/Atlus booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, running September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe. Persona 4 Revival gets a playable demo with two selectable modes: Story Main, which covers the early story and exploration of the strange shopping district, and Dungeon Main, which sends players through Yukiko's Castle against shadows and a boss. A new photo experience, the Persona Summon Experience Photo, lets attendees summon a Persona and take a commemorative photo with a special frame, delivered by QR code, alongside a Kuma cosplay spot. Booth novelties include paper glasses that let visitors become the Persona 4 Revival protagonist and a large shopper bag printed with both Persona 4 Revival and Metaphor: ReFantazio artwork. Stage events include DJ RAM RIDER's Persona series 30th anniversary music live, a dancing stage, an Enako talk show with general producer Wada Kazuhisa, a ZETA DIVISION stage with k4sen and Clutch_Fi, and a live by singer Shiori Sasaki. All stages stream on the Sega official YouTube channel. Metaphor: ReFantazio's Nintendo Switch 2 version gets a hands-on Sword Trial based on its Fast & Squad battle system, plus a September 20 talk stage on villain Louis.
Konami released the Master Collection version of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots on August 27, and the Steam port has opened to an Overwhelmingly Positive rating. As of September 1, roughly 1,300 reviews had been posted, with 95 percent positive. The game is the first port of the 2008 PS3 original, which had been playable only on that console for 18 years. It is included in Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 and is also sold separately as a download. The story is set five years after the Big Shell incident of Metal Gear Solid 2, in an era where private military companies have turned war into business, and follows Solid Snake's final battle. The port keeps the series' stealth action, with the Threat Ring threat detection, the Solid Eye search tool, and the OctoCamo camouflage system.
Bandai Spirits announced the re-release of the METAL ROBOT魂 <SIDE MS> ν Gundam action figure from Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack in March 2027. Pre-orders open at general retailers on September 1, 2026. A separate HWS & Display Parts Set was also confirmed, with details to come later.
KONAMI announced issues in the PS5/Steam versions of METAL GEAR SOLID PEACE WALKER (MASTER COLLECTION version). The Steam version has control issues with mouse operation depending on the mouse used. The PS5 version shows audio-visual desync and screen flickering in some demo scenes. A patch is scheduled for a later date, and temporary workarounds have been provided.
BANDAI SPIRITS Collectors Division opened the product page for the METAL STRUCTURE Kaitai Shouki RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (AEUG Specification), a completed robot figure priced at 137,500 yen. It stands about 310mm tall with over 2,500 parts, includes a High Mobility Combat Form, and is scheduled for general retail release in January 2027. Sofmap will hold a lottery sale from August 28 to August 31.
Konami announced limited-edition cat products at CatCon, the Pasadena cat convention, featuring a collaboration between Metal Gear and Uno, a one-eared influencer cat with millions of followers. The goods include a cardboard box, plush toys, and cat collars themed after Peace Walker and Guns of the Patriots. They will be sold at the venue and at OKS Gear during the event, with a meet-and-greet planned.
Game Spark's latest access ranking roundup leads with Final Fantasy Resonance showing Shiva's Diamond Dust in HD-2D, alongside MGS4 Master Collection comparisons, a free Otogirisou stream, and a needle-in-haystack game drawing 10,000 RP and 180,000 likes.
METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 releases August 27, 2026 for PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic scores stand at 80 for PC (14 reviews) and 85 for PS5 (28 reviews) as of writing. Critics praise the quality of the ports, especially the long-awaited MGS4, though some note omissions and sparse extras.
A comparison video from YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits shows the Switch 2 and PS5 versions of Metal Gear Solid 4 in Master Collection Vol.2 against the PS3 original. The PS3 version runs at 720p and roughly 30fps, dropping to the 20fps range under load. Both modern versions run at 2160p and 60fps, with the Switch 2 upscaling from 1440p docked and 1080p handheld. The video finds little visual difference between the two current platforms, with only button notation as an obvious distinction.
Meta and EssilorLuxottica announced the August 25 launch of the new smart glasses Meta Glasses in Japan, with sales beginning August 26. Prices start at 50,600 yen, about 20,000 yen cheaper than the previously released Ray-Ban Meta. The frames come in three styles with multiple color options, and standard lenses are available in four types.
Bandai Spirits' Collectors Division opened preorders on August 27, 2026 for the METAL STRUCTURE Kaitai Shouki RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (AEUG Specification), a top-tier finished robot figure priced at 137,500 yen including tax. The model stands approximately 310mm tall and is composed of over 2,500 parts. It reproduces the Gundam Mk-II's standard silhouette while adding original Kaitai Shouki setting gimmicks, most notably the High Mobility Combat Form, where the backpack thruster layout changes and armor panels deploy for heat dissipation imagery. The figure includes opening armor sections and a chest jack-up mechanism that exposes a spherical cockpit. A dedicated base with parts reminiscent of a catapult allows display in the launch scene pose from the series, and the set includes work arms, worker figures, and various beam effect parts. Standard equipment such as a beam rifle, hyper bazooka, vulcan pod system, and shield are included, with original arrangement options like attaching a launcher to the beam rifle or converting it to a short-barrel specification. The product uses ABS, PVC, and die-cast materials, and features light-up gimmicks in the body and base. Release is scheduled for January 2027 as a general retail product.
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.
Bandai announced on August 24 during the 30th anniversary program for "After War Gundam X," titled "What Happens After the After War? [August Issue]," the productization of the "PROPLICA G Controller" and the "METAL ROBOT魂 Gundam Double X." The G Controller, the device used to activate Gundams in the series, is being made under the adult role-play toy brand PROPLICA. It features three modes: "Story Mode," "Pilot Mode," and "Satellite System Mode," with newly recorded dialogue and BGM presented through light, sound, and vibration. A dedicated base for use with Pilot Mode is also included. In Satellite System Mode, the energy charge sequence is recreated. The "PROPLICA G Controller" will be available for pre-order starting August 28 at 16:00 on the "Tamashii Web Shop" within Premium Bandai. It is priced at 20,350 yen (tax included) and is scheduled for shipment in February 2027. Alongside the G Controller, the METAL ROBOT魂 version of the "Gundam Double X" has also been confirmed, with a painted prototype shown during the program. Details on specifications and release timing will be announced at a later date.
This week's release slate, covering August 24 to 30 in both Japan and North America, is headlined by STAR WARS Zero Company, ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition, and Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2. STAR WARS Zero Company, a turn-based strategy game set during the Clone Wars, launches on August 28 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition arrives on the same day for Nintendo Switch 2. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, a four-player co-op survival shooter, releases on August 26 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S at 6,480 yen. The week also includes METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 on August 27 across multiple platforms, featuring Metal Gear Solid 4 and Peace Walker, plus Captain Tsubasa 2 WORLD FIGHTERS on August 27 at 8,470 yen with a new goalkeeper-perspective mechanic. Other notable releases include Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a spinoff focused on Sophia, and Brigandine Abyss, a fantasy war simulation with six playable nations. The lists from 4Gamer.net, Game Spark, and Inside each highlight these titles as the week's main draws, with dozens of smaller indie releases filling out the schedule.
Konami released Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 today, August 27, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. The collection sells for 6,600 yen and is the second installment of the Master Collection series, following Vol.1. It includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, where Solid Snake faces his final battle, and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, set ten years after Operation Snake Eater. Both titles are available for individual purchase as downloads. The set also includes Metal Gear Ghost Babel, the series' first handheld title originally released on Game Boy Color in 2000, as bonus content. This marks Ghost Babel's first port since its original release. Digital extras include scenario books, master books, a digital soundtrack, and a database covering information from the first Metal Gear to Metal Gear Solid 4. The database features Encyclopedia, Timeline, and Relationship Chart modes. To mark the release, a follow-and-repost campaign on X runs until September 13, with 50 winners receiving an original T-shirt or B2 poster. Xbox Series X|S and Steam versions are download-only.
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.
Bandai Spirits opened reservations on August 27, 2026 for several new items in its Tamashii Nations figure lines, including two METAL ROBOT Soul figures from the Gundam x hololive production collaboration. The METAL ROBOT Soul <SIDE MS> Nu Gundam [Sakura Miko Ver.] is priced at 24,200 yen, and the Sazabi [Hoshimachi Suisei Ver.] at 28,600 yen, both shipping in January 2027. Reservations for the Nu Gundam began at 16:00 and for the Sazabi at 17:00 on August 27. The figures feature special coloring based on the VTubers' image colors, dedicated bases, and collaboration markings. The company also opened reservations for the METAL STRUCTURE Kaitai Shouki RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (AEUG Specification), a 310mm figure priced at 137,500 yen, also shipping in January 2027. The Kaitai Shouki figure includes LED gimmicks and three armor deployment forms. These items were displayed at the Bandai / BANDAI SPIRITS booth at TOKYO TOY SHOW 2026, alongside other collaboration figures including RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0 [HOLOLIVE PRODUCTION Ver.] and RG Crossbone Gundam X1 [Houshou Marine Ver.].
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.
SNK's wholly owned subsidiary SNK Entertainment has dissolved, according to a public notice in the Official Gazette on August 20. The company, which restarted in 2016 after a dormant period, ran contract development and licensing for properties like The King of Fighters and Metal Slug. Its game and digital content operations transferred to parent SNK in July 2022.
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.
KADOKAWA's Fantasia Bunko releases Full Metal Panic! Family Vol. 4 and Shouji Gatou's new robot light novel Kidou Tensei Vol. 1 on August 20, 2026. Family Vol. 4 features Natsumi piloting the Azul Raven in a training exercise, while Kidou Tensei follows a salaryman reborn as a prototype mobile weapon.
Metallica praised Ado on social media for opening her Summer Sonic 2026 Tokyo set and closing her Osaka set with the band's song "Enter Sandman." The band said watching younger generations find their way to their music never gets old and that they had never seen it done quite like Ado did. Ado quote-reposted the comments, saying she was so happy.
KADOKAWA's official store Kadost opened preorders for summer 2026 KDcolle figures and Kadopla plastic models, including a Haruhi Suzumiya figure in Megumin's outfit, two Louise figures for Zero no Tsukaima's 20th anniversary, and an Arbalest model from Full Metal Panic!. Orders close between September and October 2026, with releases scheduled for 2027.
Dengeki Hobby Web published the top 10 in the Plastic Model category of Amazon's Hobby New Arrival Ranking as of August 13, 2026. Max Factory's PLAMATEA MX-chan leads, followed by Tamiya's Fukuiraptor and Good Smile Company's Dai Apolon. The list includes Kadokawa's Full Metal Panic! Arbalest in fourth place.
Bandai Spirits will hold a lottery sale for the METAL ROBOT魂 <SIDE MS> Destiny Gundam SpecII Final Battle Ver. figure on Premium Bandai starting August 24, 2026 at 12:00. The figure commemorates TAMASHII NATION 2026 and is priced at 25,300 yen including tax, with shipping scheduled for November 11, 2026. The coloring is based on the final battle scene from the film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, with the elbow and knee joints appearing to glow red through plating applied to die-cast parts. The main body's exterior parts have a reddish tint to reflect that glow. The set includes Wings of Light effect parts, a high-energy beam rifle, a prototype 35-type modified railgun, a shield, beam shield effect parts, an Arondight beam sword, beam boomerang effect parts, and a dedicated stand. The figure stands about 140mm tall with a wingspan of about 400mm. Applications are limited to one per person and are open to CLUB TAMASHII MEMBERS Sky Stage or higher. The product is handled via lottery, not first-come, first-served.
Bandai has announced a new METAL BUILD figure of the God Gundam from Mobile Fighter G Gundam, colored in gold to evoke the Meikyo Shisui state. The figure commemorates TAMASHII NATION 2026 and will be sold via a lottery on Premium Bandai. Applications open August 24, 2026 at noon, with a price of 39,600 yen and shipping scheduled for November 11, 2026. The figure stands about 180mm tall and includes accessories such as the Core Lander, God Slash effect parts, and a sun wheel effect part. The gold coloring is applied across multiple shades, including on the fists and alloy joints, to represent the fighting spirit emanating from the mobile suit. The design was developed with Yasuhiro Imagawa, the series' general director, to incorporate the latest shape and articulation. The lottery is open to CLUB TAMASHII MEMBERS at Sky Stage or higher, with a limit of one per person. The figure is made of ABS, PVC, and die-cast materials, and is intended for ages 15 and up.
Ichiho Katsura's manga adaptation of Sametarō Fukada's I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness light novels ended in Comic PASH! last Thursday. The 12th and final compiled book volume ships on September 4. Kodansha USA Publishing releases the manga in English.
Kadokawa is releasing six dedicated paint colors for the Full Metal Panic! ARX-7 Arbalest plastic model, supervised by mecha designer Kanetake Ebikawa. The 15ml bottles include AS general black, AS general gray, AS white, AS violet, AS dark blue, and AS yellow. Each costs 638 yen and ships in February 2027.
Game Spark's weekly ranking for July 17-23, 2026, features a psychological horror game's Japanese translation update, a developer interview about a mining game, and an analysis of a Metal Gear Solid V setting.
Himeka Momono of the idol group metarium held a commemorative event on July 24 at Shosen Grande in Jimbocho, Tokyo, for her first appearance in the visual magazine Gravure Press Vol. 19. The issue, priced at 1500 yen, features a photo shoot themed around daily life with Himeka.