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Nanka Tanoshii-sha announced a new quiz show project called Q gaaru featuring four VTubers: Asano Ruri, love=charmulet, Petra Nightmare, and Shichiten Hachijuin Aegis. The group will play quizzes with viewers on chosen genres each episode. The project is set to end after one year. The first episode releases June 27 on YouTube.
Square Enix and KLab's smartphone roguelite action RPG Dragon Quest Smash Glow has surpassed 10 million downloads in early June, following 1 million on day one and 5 million by day ten. A LIVEOPSIS research report analyzes how the game blends Dragon Quest IP elements with skill-build roguelite mechanics to drive sustained engagement and monetization.
Qureate released a promotional video for its deck-building roguelite Tokyo Valkyrie on June 26, 2026. The game launches July 9 on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch for 2,980 yen. Players build decks and pull out evil swords to empower characters. Pre-orders for the Switch version are open with a 10% discount.
Nexile released Jump King Quest on PC on May 26, 2026. Developer Felix Wahlström discussed the game's origins as a prank prototype made in Scratch in 2018, its evolution into a full sequel with multiplayer and battle elements, and the team's diverse influences including Zelda, Metal Gear Solid, and Armored Core VI.
Toei Animation presented its next film project, the 2D-3D hybrid animated film Monkey Quest, at the Annecy Festival. Studio SANZIGEN is handling the 3D animation. The film follows a girl and her brother who free a forgotten protector of Earth. The cast includes Adam Devine, Elsie Fisher, and J.K. Simmons. The film is in post-production and aiming for a 2027 release.
Ken Elephant has previewed nine new capsule toy items for October 2026, including figure collections, pouches, and miniature mascots. The lineup features works by popular artists, nostalgic characters, and practical goods like a Budweiser tote bag designed to fit a six-can pack. The items will be sold at capsule toy corners nationwide, hobby shops, Ken Ele Stand stores, and the official online shop.
Square Enix announced on June 26 that Tidus, the protagonist of Final Fantasy X, will be added to the smartphone game Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy on June 30. The free-to-play iOS and Android action battle game launched in March 2026 and features warriors from the Final Fantasy series battling in modern Tokyo. Tidus is a Speed-type Water-attribute character with the Quick Trick dash attack and the Zanarkand Abes Ace passive. A limited-time gacha for his exclusive abilities Jecht Shot and Ace of the Blitz will also be available.
Sales have begun for an online lottery tied to the TV anime The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior Season 2, which airs from April 2026. The lottery, offered via the KujiPLA platform, features a star-themed lineup of prizes including acrylic stands, trays, towels, clear cards, and badges, all using newly drawn illustrations.
Sandy Petersen, co-designer of Quake, posted a thread titled 'How Quake destroyed id Software,' detailing how grueling development led to the departure of key staff. John Carmack and John Romero quoted the post and reflected on the past, drawing attention to the game's 30th anniversary.
Square Enix released patch ver.0.9.4 for the asymmetric PvP action shooter KILLER INN on June 26, adding two new characters: Assassin and Runner. The Assassin specializes in Corrosive Poison, dealing continuous damage over time, while the Runner has high movement speed and stamina for pursuit or escape. The update also introduces a beginner buff system that applies until a player has completed 30 casual matches or taken 10 kills. Buffs include +50% debuff resistance, +25% physical damage reduction, +50% gold and experience gain, and a guaranteed stun gun in the starting room. Matchmaking specifications have been changed and anti-cheat systems added. KILLER INN is in Early Access on Steam. During the Steam Summer Sale, the game is 75% off at 300 yen (tax included) until July 10 at 2:00. A free demo is also available, letting players use three characters (Gamer, Picture Book Author, Former Detective) with no time limit. Demo and full game players can play together, and progress such as battle passes carries over to the full version.
Bandai will release a set of Gashapon figures from the 'Machibouke' series featuring characters and mobile suits from the anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. The lineup includes four types: Amate Yuzuriha (also known as Machu), Nyaan, Shuji Ito, and the GQuuuuuuX mobile suit itself. The figures are made of PVC, with characters standing approximately 3 cm tall and mobile suits about 3.5 cm. Each figure costs 400 yen (tax included). Orders will be accepted on the Gashapon Online store from June 25, 2026 at 11:00 JST through July 5, 2026 at 23:59 JST. Delivery is scheduled for around late September 2026. Bandai notes that the figures may also appear in capsule vending machines nationwide before the delivery date. Orders will close once the planned quantity is reached. The announcement was made on June 24, 2026 via Dengeki Hobby Web. The series is produced by Bandai and is licensed under Sotsu and Sunrise.
Amazon Kindle is running a sale on Champion series manga, with individual volumes priced at 99 yen each as of June 25, 2026. The promotion includes titles such as Chikyuu no Houkago, Ganso! Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku, Seikon no Qwaser, trash, Niboshi-kun no Hentai, Hitomi-chan wa Hitomishiri, and Shijin no Koe o Kiku ga Yoi. For Sensou Meshi and Saint Seiya Next Dimension: The Myth of Hades, only volumes 1 through 8 are discounted at 99 yen. The sale also continues from last week for Jitsu wa Watashi wa, Franken Fran, and BM Nectar, which remain at the same price. Several series offer the first volume free for a limited time, and bundle deals are available for complete sets. The campaign is part of a broader Kindle promotion on Champion-related titles, with prices subject to change after the campaign ends.
D4 Enterprise released "EGG Console First Queen IV PC-9801" on Nintendo eShop as the 105th title in the retro game service. The real-time simulation, originally from Kure Software Koubou in 1994, features the series' Gocha Character System and new dual-unit controls, fatigue mechanics, and mercenary hiring. The scenario is the largest in the series.
THQ Nordic released the Switch2 version of "Destroy All Humans!" on June 23, 2026, priced at 4,780 yen. The port features enhanced visuals, improved shaders, and up to 1440p resolution. Owners of the Switch download version can upgrade at 75% off for 1,195 yen. The game is a Switch2 exclusive and not compatible with Switch save data or DLC. The PC, Switch, PS4, and Xbox One versions are already on sale.
THQ Nordic announced the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2026 will stream on August 8 at 4:00 AM JST. The event will be broadcast on YouTube, Twitch, and Steam. It will feature release date announcements and new footage for several titles, including Titan Quest II, Wreckfest 2, and The Guild - Europa 1410. Additional information will be provided for Fatekeeper, Expeditions: Samurai, The Eternal Life of Goldman, and Way of the Hunter 2. A teaser video has been released showing scenes from Titan Quest II and Wreckfest 2. Game Spark highlighted Expeditions: Samurai, a Sengoku party-based RPG, and Fatekeeper, a dark fantasy action RPG, as key titles to watch. The showcase is THQ Nordic's annual event, following last year's edition which featured updates on Gothic 1 Remake, REANIMAL, and Darksiders 4.
Hot Toys Japan is releasing a 1/6 scale Qui-Gon Jinn figure from Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Part of the Artisan series, it stands 32 cm tall with over 30 points of articulation, a newly sculpted head cleared by Liam Neeson, rooted wool hair, and a lightsaber with USB LED light-up function. Priced at 68,000 yen, pre-orders are open for a September 2027 release, limited to 3,000 units worldwide.
Good Smile Company is re-releasing three MODEROID King's Style plastic model kits from the 1989 anime Granzort: Granzort, Windsard, and Aquabeat. A luxury King Gold Edition of Granzort is also available as a limited re-release at the Good Smile Company official shop. The kits feature transformation mechanisms and detailed parts.
Indie FPS Final Recovery SQUAD launched June 18 on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and Steam. Set in a world where humanity is already extinct, the game tasks players with recovering limited special weapons from fallen units before engaging alien enemies in sandbox-style battles. A life system means destroyed units are permanently lost, with wreckage remaining on the battlefield.
Koei Tecmo Games opened digital pre-orders for "BLUE REFLECTION Quartet: Shoujo-tachi no Kiseki" on June 22, 2026, across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The game is scheduled for release on July 30, 2026, with a standard edition price of 7,480 yen. Pre-ordering by July 29 grants a set of four special photo frames usable in the photo mode of "BLUE REFLECTION TIE/帝" included in the title. Alongside the pre-order announcement, the second promotional video was released, featuring the series' popular song "OVERDOSE." The video shows the girls' unconventional school life, including turning a school pool into a hot spring, and their battles against world threats. The compilation title brings together four works from the Blue Reflection series: "BLUE REFLECTION: The Sword of the Girl Who Dances in Illusions," "BLUE REFLECTION RAY/澪," "BLUE REFLECTION SUN/燦," and "BLUE REFLECTION TIE/帝." It includes a database called REFERENCE with a chronological flowchart and character relationship chart, plus a gallery for viewing illustrations by Mel Kishida.
Square Enix Manga & Books will release Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail - The Art of Succession -Relics of Eternity- on December 15. The 304-page artbook is the second volume of a two-volume set for the Dawntrail expansion and includes a code for the in-game Lolly Cat minion.
Bandai is re-releasing the Disney Character Q posket Miniature Collection 2 gashapon in late June 2026. The set includes four mini figures of Anna, Elsa, Rapunzel, and Belle, each in packaging designed to match the original Q posket boxes. It is a reissue of the April 2025 series.
This week's game release slate, covering June 22 to June 28 in both Japan and North America, is led by several high-profile titles arriving on June 25. The most prominent is "Star Fox" for Nintendo Switch 2, a remake of "Star Fox 64" that revamps the graphics, adds new movie scenes, and includes an encyclopedia of characters and planets. It is sold through the My Nintendo Store for 5,480 yen. Also launching on June 25 is "DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round," a re-release of the 2019 fighting game optimized for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring 29 playable characters, new costumes, and a photo mode. The game has a free-to-play base version and a 6,380 yen full version. "Dragon Quest X: Children of Time Online" arrives the same day, an expansion pack that concludes the main story of the MMORPG, adding a new setting, a Storm Kaiser job class, and new equipment. Other notable June 25 releases include the RPG "Villion: Code" (9,680 yen), produced by Megami Tensei creator Kouji Okada, and the card game "Medarot Card Robottle RB" (5,478 yen). "Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition" launched earlier on June 23 for Nintendo Switch 2.
The June 2026 Nintendo Direct showcased several major titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms. Highlights include the new Fire Emblem entry Ban Shihong, the One Piece restaurant simulation Sea Feast Restaurant, and Final Fantasy Resonance, an HD-2D console adaptation of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.
Bandai Spirits has revealed the package image for the HG 1/144 Hambrabi (GQ) Gunpla from Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. The kit includes a transformation into MA form not seen in the series, a Fedayeen Rifle, and a Sea Serpent weapon with a lead wire. It releases June 26, 2026 for 2,860 yen.
The latest Weekly Steam Square column from 4Gamer.net covers notable Steam releases and announcements for the week of June 20, 2026. Featured titles include the psychological horror game MOLE, the 2.5D FPS Final Recovery SQUAD, Square Enix's new HD-2D action RPG Adventurer Elliot's Thousand-Year Story, and several other indie and mid-size games across multiple genres.
Publisher Waku Waku Games released Final Recovery Squad on June 18, developed by Sunfish Kuma. The single-player FPS has a 97% positive rating from 167 Steam reviews. Players control a robot girl recovering weapons in a post-apocalyptic world. The game is available on PC, Switch, and Switch 2.
Programancer and Retroware released a new PC demo for The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest, a side-scrolling platformer parodying Castlevania. The protagonist must revive Dracula after a rival defeats him. The demo features two modes, minigames, and a rebuilt game engine. The full game is coming to PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch.
MAPPA released a teaser trailer for the third season of the Dorohedoro anime during its 15th anniversary lineup livestream on June 19. The teaser opens with footage transitioning from the final scene of Season 2, episode 11, into a scene at a Chinese restaurant, where character Aikawa searches for "something interesting." Storyboard footage hinting at the start of Season 3 production is shown. The second season of Dorohedoro premiered on April 1, 2026, and streamed through May 27, 2026, on platforms including Crunchyroll and Netflix. Season 1 debuted on Netflix in Japan in January 2020 and later streamed worldwide. The anime adapts Q Hayashida's manga, which ran from 2000 to 2018 across multiple magazines and was compiled into 23 volumes. Viz Media publishes the English edition. Alongside the trailer, a "Best Pair Grand Prize 2026" voting campaign opened, running from June 19 to July 2. The winning character pair will receive an illustration by Hayashida.
The staff for Hell Mode season 2 announced Yui Horie as the voice of Maria, a summoned beast resembling a French doll, and ChoQMay as the performer of the ending theme song "Firetail." The season premieres July 3 on Tokyo MX and other channels.
Manga artist Kentaro Yabuki, known for To Love-Ru and Ayakashi Triangle, posted fan art of the protagonist's daughter from Dragon Quest V on June 18. The drawing shows her with a smug expression holding a tiny medal. Yabuki said the game got him into RPGs when he was in seventh grade.
Sapporo's urban aquarium AOAO SAPPORO has been chosen as an exhibition venue for the Sapporo International Art Festival 2027, running from January 16 to February 21, 2027. The aquarium's 5F Nature Aquarium, featuring waterscapes by Aqua Design Amano, inspired a large-scale installation at the festival's Snow Festival Odori site, leading to the selection. AOAO SAPPORO plans programs combining the art festival and aquarium experiences.
Publisher 2P Games and developer FuncoreClub will release Dotabata! Duck Catcher (Quack Quack Up) on June 24 for PC via Steam. The party game requires a microphone: players herd ducks by shouting, quacking, and giving voice commands. It supports up to four players online and costs $7.99 with a launch discount.
Square Enix announced the official art book "FINAL FANTASY XIV: DAWNTRAIL | The Art of Succession - Relics of Eternity -" will release on December 15 for 3,630 yen. The 304-page A4 book compiles roughly 1,000 pieces of artwork from patches 7.1 through 7.5, including character art, dungeon and trial settings, and designs for equipment, minions, and mounts. A purchase bonus grants the in-game minion "Sweet Cat."
Square Enix will hold pop-up stores at Daimaru Shinsaibashi and Daimaru Tokyo from July 3 and July 17 respectively, selling exclusive Final Fantasy X merchandise, music, and art books. The stores also feature wall designs and mini panels with 25th anniversary art, plus a collaboration collection with Daimaru Matsuzakaya department stores.
THQ Nordic released the Chapter 4 update for Titan Quest II on June 19, 2026, calling it the largest update since the action RPG entered early access in August 2025. The update opens the new adventure area Wild Lands, which includes ancient ruins, buried cities, swamps, centaur camps, and the Temple of Nemesis. It also introduces two new enemy factions: Boarmen, with five types including Warlord and Firemancer, and Centaurs, with three types such as Flamecaller and Charger. Each faction has unique combat styles and coordinated attacks. New boss battles are also included. The level cap has been raised from 50 to 55, unlocking Tier 5 passive skills and adding new relics for deeper character customization. A new trailer accompanies the update. The game is available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, with a 30 percent discount on Steam until June 26. Following the update, the concurrent player count on Steam rose from the hundreds to over 2,000.
Anime! Anime! surveyed 234 readers about which characters they most want to see adapted into anime. The results, published June 18, 2026, feature corporate mascots like Kappa Ebisen's Kappa Ebike Family and Qoo's Koo, along with character-content figures such as Sanrio's Wish Me Mell and the Tohoku Zunko & Zundamon Project's Zundamon. The poll ran from May 28 to June 7.
Square Enix announced a collaboration event between the mobile RPG "Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent" and "Final Fantasy X," running from June 18 to August 13. The event brings Tidus, Yuna, and Auron as playable 5-star characters, with job classes set to Thief, Cleric, and Warrior respectively. Players can obtain one of the three characters guaranteed through a free "Seal Box" distributed at the Web Ruby Shop. The event story, supervised by Motomu Toriyama with character supervision by Tetsuya Nomura, unfolds in three parts. Collaboration weapons including Ultima Weapon, Nirvana, and Masamune are obtainable by defeating specific enemies in the "Record of Archfiends" mode. A Cactuar companion is available as an event reward, and a quiz campaign during the collaboration livestream will grant all players 800 Rubies. The collaboration coincides with campaigns celebrating 20 million downloads of the mobile title.
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Reality Elite, a system-on-a-chip for VR, AR, and MR devices, on June 17, 2026. The SoC features up to 48 TOPS of AI performance, a 6-core Kryo CPU, and an Adreno GPU. It will debut in the XREAL AURA glasses in fall 2026 and is also planned for future XR devices. Qualcomm claims up to 30% better CPU performance and up to 60% better GPU performance over the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2, along with up to 20% lower power consumption and up to 12°C lower heat generation. The company also introduced the Snapdragon START toolkit for developing small AI devices.
Qureate has revealed three new companions for its upcoming deck-building roguelite Tokyo Valkyrie, launching July 9 on Nintendo Switch and Steam. The characters include a two-faced maid, a controversial former pro gamer streamer, and a doctor with maternal healing. Pre-orders opened June 18 with a 10% discount.
QuizKnock released a video on June 17 revisiting its water slide challenge, first done in 2019. The project returns as part of the group's 10th anniversary in October 2026. Eight members attempt a perfect score on the University Admission Common Test while riding a 40.5m water slide.
Waku Waku Games released the 2.5D FPS 'Final Recovery SQUAD' on June 18, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The game is set on Earth after humanity's extinction, where autonomous robot units called Cogrina Units continue to fight alien invaders using limited special weapons left behind by humans. Players control these 12-meter-tall robots, recovering weapons from fallen units and using sub-weapons and ability upgrades to survive. The regular price is 1,500 yen, with a 10% launch sale bringing it to 1,350 yen until July 2. The Switch 2 version supports up to 120 FPS and Joy-Con 2 mouse functionality. A demo is available on Steam. Developer Sunfish Kumano plans post-release updates including an Arcade Mode focusing on shooting feel and arcade-style progression. The story takes about three hours to clear and features a combat-specialized sister unit and a Shiba Inu character.
The original animated film GROTESQQQUE, directed by Atsushi Nishigori and produced by CloverWorks, has announced that 35 artists will contribute music to the project. The lineup includes ASCA, Reol, Otoha-otoha-, Iori Noguchi (=LOVE), TAKU INOUE, Junna, and 29 others, spanning singer-songwriters, Vocaloid producers, idols, bands, and composers. The film is scheduled for release in 2026 and consists of three distinct stories: Ellians, about an alien girl and a civil servant searching for friends; Yoroshiku Shojo, a battle royale among girls called Gyaru P; and Nocturne ~Kono Grotesque na Yoru ni~, following a pure-blood vampire and three infected survivors traveling through a devastated world. The cast includes Tomoka Anzai, Kana Ichinose, Miku Ichinose (Nogizaka46), Nao Inoue (Nogizaka46), Maaya Uchida, Rumi Okubo, Rie Kugimiya, Nao Tomita, Aruno Nakanishi (Nogizaka46), Ikumi Hasegawa, Saori Hayami, Gen Hoshino, and Sara Minami. Details on how the 35 artists will participate will be announced from July onward.
Daybreak Games and developer Game Jawn opened pre-orders for the PC MMORPG 'EverQuest Legends' on June 17, with official service scheduled to begin July 28. The game is a reconstruction of the 1999 classic 'EverQuest', rebuilt for solo and casual play. It retains the original's graphics, art style, magic effects, and music from 1999, while revamping the user interface and optimizing magic and ability management for modern convenience. Players can select up to three classes simultaneously, with 15 races and 560 class combinations available. The base game costs $19.99 and includes one month of play time; subsequent months cost $9.99. Pre-order purchasers receive access to a dedicated beta test running from July 1 to July 21, the right to reserve a character name for the official service, and an in-game exclusive title 'the Legend'. Beta progress will not carry over to the full release. The game supports groups of up to 4 players and raids of up to 8 players, but all content is designed to be completable solo.
Tohokushinsha Film and Square Enix revealed new details for the Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition "Dragon Quest the DIVE -To the Stage of an Unseen Adventure-", including the immersive VR ride, two exhibition contents, and a full lineup of original merchandise.
Game Spark previews Frog Sqwad, a co-op action game for up to 8 players where frogs use their tongues to swallow food whole and deliver it to the Swamp King. The game offers colorful, pop visuals, difficulty adjustment, and tongue-based gimmicks including climbing, carrying items, and evolving into a Mega Frog. It is available on PC via Steam.
Japan HP, under its HyperX brand, will sponsor the Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition in Tokyo from July 17 to September 6. The venue will display HyperX gaming PCs and peripherals, though attendees cannot play games on them. A new key visual featuring brand ambassadors Taiga Kishi and Yuka Kurachi will appear in the exhibition catalog.
Alibaba's Qwen AI research team announced Qwen-Robot Suite, a set of three AI models for robot development: Qwen-RobotNav for navigation and autonomous driving, Qwen-RobotManip for operating manipulators, and Qwen-RobotWorld for world recognition. The suite is designed to enable robots to follow natural language instructions and perform complex tasks.
Square Enix began offering Final Fantasy XIV in-game items as furusato nozei return gifts for Shibuya Ward on June 16. Donations of 17,000 yen receive a five-pack of Fantasia, while 9,000 yen gets the Great Hound mount. Other items include dance emotes and costume sets.
Square Enix announced that music from the Danganronpa series will be performed at the GAME MUSIC JAM - Level 1 live event, joining previously announced titles Final Fantasy XIV, NieR: Automata, Chrono Trigger, and UNDERTALE. The event runs July 18-20 at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY. A key visual featuring all participating titles was released. Advance lottery ticket sales are open until June 21.
THQ Nordic released a free demo of the medieval city management simulation 'The Guild - Europa 1410' on Steam on June 16. The demo is also part of Steam Next Fest. Set in the medieval European city of Kuttenberg, players lead a family and expand influence through business, politics, and crime. The demo lets players choose one of three professions: Blacksmith, Innkeeper, or Alchemist. It spans 17 turns with an estimated playtime of two to four hours. The demo currently supports English only. Additional languages and multiplayer for up to 12 players are planned for the Early Access period. Steam Early Access is scheduled to begin on July 16. The game is a return to the series' roots, inspired by the original 'Europa 1400: The Guild.' Players can engage in trade, theft, politics, and family succession across generations. The city's appearance and districts change based on player actions.