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6m ago
Furyu announced a Steam Deluxe Edition for its upcoming roguelike action game "CRYMELIGHT" on July 3, 2026, after the title surpassed 50,000 wishlist registrations on Steam. The game is set for release on November 5, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Steam. The Steam Deluxe Edition includes an exclusive complete soundtrack of 30 BGM tracks by composer Sakura, alongside other content matching the deluxe editions for the console versions: a set of six DLC items (weapons and accessories), a digital art book titled "Memoirs of the Invited," a special soundtrack, and a special voice drama. The standard download edition is priced at 3,278 yen, while the Steam Deluxe Edition costs 6,900 yen. Alongside the announcement, Furyu released an introduction trailer narrated and set in the prison "Wonderland," where the protagonist Alice, a girl who has lost her memory, fights using her sins and playing cards. The official website's character page was also updated with sample voice clips, voice interviews with the cast discussing "confessions they want to make," and interactive buttons tied to each character's sin. A participatory campaign on X (formerly Twitter) themed around sin and confession runs until July 10, offering prizes including an original goods set and a 5,000 yen gift card.
6m ago
GOKKO Co., Ltd. released the vertical short drama 'That Girl is a Frenemy' on the POPCORN app on July 3, 2026. The two-episode immoral suspense story follows a woman who discovers her boyfriend's engagement to her best friend via social media after six months of no contact. The cast includes Shiori Iwanami, Kai Hayasaka, and Maika. Ryo Araki directed and wrote the screenplay.
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The PvPvE extraction shooter SAND: Raiders of Sophie has exceeded 250,000 total players on Steam Early Access since its June 23 launch. Developer Hologryph and TowerHaus released Update #2 with control and balance changes, but network issues forced a rollback on July 3. A re-release is expected within days.
21m ago
Valve's June 2026 Steam Hardware & Software Survey shows Windows 11 at 70.44%, crossing the 70% threshold for the first time. Windows 10 remains at 23.56% despite end of support in October 2025. Linux share fell to 3.69% after a spike above 5% in March, but long-term trend remains upward.
21m ago
Bandai Spirits will release the 'Nyaaruz Collection' prize figure series for To Love-Ru Darkness, featuring nine heroines in cat cosplay, across four consecutive months starting July 2026. The first wave includes Lala Satalin Deviluke, Sairenji Haruna, and Yuuki Mikan, each about 250mm tall. A giveaway campaign runs until July 10.
21m ago
Game Spark interviewed Parodie Games, the two-person team behind the casino idle game Slots & Diapers, released June 3 for PC/Mac/Linux. The developers discussed the game's humor, its critical take on gambling addiction, and the viral GIF of elderly slot machine players that inspired it. They also revealed their next title, Scalpers' Spoils.
21m ago
STRICT-G will release four embroidered T-shirts featuring logos from the Gundam series on July 18, 2026. Pre-orders are open now on Premium Bandai. The shirts cost 7,700 yen each and come in sizes M to XXL. Designs include the Principality of Zeon, Char Aznable, Amuro Ray, and the MAFTY mark.
36m ago
Bandai Spirits has published the page for the Ichiban Kuji Anime Jujutsu Kaisen 5th Anniversary Final lottery, revealing new big acrylic stand prizes for the D to G categories. The lottery will be released sequentially from September 26, 2026, at FamilyMart and other retailers, with each play costing 800 yen.
51m ago
Furyu announced multiple updates for the upcoming roguelike action game 'Crymelight' on July 3, 2026, including a PC (Steam) Deluxe Edition to celebrate over 50,000 wishlist registrations, the release of an introduction trailer, character voice updates on the official website, and a confession-themed campaign on X. The game launches November 5, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam).
1h ago
Popopo Inc. began selling a new holographic suit designed by illustrator Take on July 3, 2026. The suit is available in two variants and can be used for video calls and streaming within the Popopo app, which replaces the camera with real-time generated camera cuts.
1h ago
Crunchyroll announced the English dub cast and crew for the second season of the Skeleton Knight in Another World anime, which premieres on July 4. The dub features Brandon Johnson as Arc and Caitlin Glass as Ariane, among others. The season will stream on Crunchyroll and air on Japanese channels starting July 4.
1h ago
A former Rocksteady developer who worked on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League said the game's development and commercial failure left them so drained they never wanted to make games again. The live-service title, released in February 2024, struggled with poor sales and cultural clashes at the studio, leading to layoffs and canceled content.
1h ago
Bandai is releasing a CSM Transformation Belt Typhoon Old No. 1 Edition to commemorate the 55th anniversary of Kamen Rider. The belt replicates the original design from episodes 1-13 of the 1971 series, using new molds to capture the distinct shape of the Typhoon windmill, side buckle, and back. It includes voice lines by Hiroshi Fujioka, sound effects, and BGM. Pre-orders open July 3, 2026, on Premium Bandai for 55,000 yen, with delivery scheduled for November 2026.
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Medicom Toy has released a 400% size BE@RBRICK figure of Supergirl from the 2026 film. The figure stands 28 cm tall, costs 16,500 yen, and is available for pre-order until July 10, 2026, with shipment scheduled for October 2026.
1h ago
Algo Artis announced that three of its members-Mitsuru Matsuo, Kengo Kajiwara, and Hiroaki Kitahara-have been selected as finalists for the Heuristic division of the AtCoder World Tour Finals 2026, to be held July 7-8. Only 12 finalists are chosen worldwide. The event also includes a Human vs. AI Exhibition Match against an OpenAI agent, with a special award for a player who defeats the AI and wins the tournament.
1h ago
Good Smile Arts Shanghai is releasing a 1/7 scale painted figure of Seia from Blue Archive. The figure features the Tea Party member with a quiet pose and long-tailed tits perched on her hand and head. Pre-orders are open on Amazon Japan at 24,300 yen, with a scheduled release of June 30, 2027.
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Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill analyzed character variety in stories written by large language models versus humans. Using a framework called CASPER, they found AI characters tend to be archetypal and resolve neatly, while human writers leave ambiguity and contradiction. Larger models did not produce more complex characters.
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Emails between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Pentagon CTO Emil Michael, made public in court filings on June 30, 2026, show the breakdown of their relationship over restrictions on AI use for mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons. The Pentagon terminated its contract with Anthropic on February 28, 2026, after Amodei refused to lift those restrictions. Anthropic is suing to overturn the Pentagon's designation of the company as a supply chain risk.
2h ago
Composer Yoko Shimomura will hold a 39th anniversary orchestra concert on September 25, 2026, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall. The concert, titled "39! ~Thank You!~," will feature the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Grammy Award-winning Arnie Roth. The announced setlist includes pieces from games Shimomura composed for, such as "Home Town Domina" from Legend of Mana, the main theme of Xenoblade, "Beware the Forest's Mushrooms" from Super Mario RPG, "Stand Your Ground" from Final Fantasy XV, "The Other Promise" from Kingdom Hearts, a Live A Live medley, and "Cocone's Theme" from Napping Princess. Organizer advance ticket sales begin July 4 at 10:00 AM, followed by playguide advance sales on July 13, and general sales on August 22. Ticket prices are ¥9,900 for S seats and ¥8,800 for A seats.
2h ago
MAGES. announced on July 3 that it will hold the official pop-up event "STEINS;GATE Final Mission" for the newly released game "STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT" on August 29 and 30 at Bellesalle Akihabara in Tokyo. The event marks the first official merchandise sales since the game's launch on August 20. Admission is free, but advance reservations are required for certain time slots to manage congestion. The merchandise lineup includes acrylic stands, tapestries, pin badges, a metal Upa figure, an Upa room light, and plushies of Rintaro Okabe and Kurisu Makise. Two original lab coats modeled after Okabe and Makise will be sold for 20,000 yen each. A 2.7-meter-tall artificial satellite display will also be on exhibit. Advance online orders for venue pickup open from July 6 to July 12.
2h ago
A running event called Super Mario: RUN TO THE GOAL in Hokkaido 2026 will be held on September 13 at Daiwa House Premist Dome (Sapporo Dome) in Sapporo. Participants run a 2.5 km course wearing Mario-themed goods including a Uniqlo T-shirt and Mizuno towel. Registration opens July 10.
2h ago
Capcom announced a collaboration campaign between Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 and the Netflix series Devil May Cry Season 2. Thirty winners will receive an original T-shirt via lottery. The campaign runs until July 16, 2026. The download version of the game is discounted to 2,990 yen until July 31.
2h ago
THQ Nordic released a developer video diary for Expeditions: Samurai, a tactical RPG set in the Sengoku period. The video focuses on the game's art, which uses pastel colors and stylized expressions influenced by Japanese art. It also shows a new dialogue system with 3D models for real-time character emotion.
2h ago
Snail Shell is releasing a 1/7 scale figure of Ling Xin from the Chinese anime Star Guardian Soul of the Planet, reproducing her ending appearance. The figure uses a 5-axis machining mold and 12-color pad printing for the eyes. It includes a large mouse pad that doubles as a background sheet. Pre-orders are open on Amazon Japan at 13,191 yen, with release scheduled for June 30, 2027.
2h ago
Publisher Dawn Wood Games announced Cinema Theater Tycoon, a movie theater management sim developed by SouthWest Games, for release in Q3 2026. Players start in Paris in 1906 and run a theater through over 100 years of film history, with customization, management, and event features. A demo is available on Steam.
2h ago
Entergram announced the Steam version of 'Okayunyumu! R' will release on August 7. The game is a winter travel story set in Aomori starring Hololive VTuber Nekomata Okayu, featuring multiple mini-games and ASMR effects. It is already available on PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
2h ago
Drecom announced on July 3, 2026, that a collaboration event between the 3D dungeon RPG Wizardry Variants Daphne and Square Enix's MMORPG Final Fantasy XI will take place in the summer of 2026. Specific content and timing details are to be announced later. Final Fantasy XI began service in Japan in May 2002 and will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2027. The game has released five expansion packs, including Chains of Promathia and Seekers of Adoulin, and its latest scenario, The Embryo of the Eclipsed World, has been distributed since 2020. Wizardry Variants Daphne is the latest entry in the Wizardry series, which marks its 45th anniversary in 2026. The collaboration will bring together the world of Vana'diel from Final Fantasy XI with the harsh dungeon exploration of Wizardry Variants Daphne. The announcement comes as Final Fantasy XI approaches its 24th anniversary in 2026.
2h ago
Bandai will release the Gashapon "TOY STORY Funny Time!" from the third week of July. The series includes four types of figures-Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Lotso, and Forky-each about 5.7 cm tall with humorous expressions and poses. Each play costs 400 yen.
2h ago
Singers Nakuru Aitsuki and Itsuki Natsume, both from music production company 123, will hold their first two-man live and festival event at Toyosu PIT on November 3. The event splits into a festival portion and a two-man live, with guests nayuta and Hakoniwa Lily. Tickets go on sale via CD serial advance starting August 26.
3h ago
Indent's creative platform Nola will begin single-volume distribution of three new titles from its original novel labels Nola Books Glanz and Nola Books Bloom on July 4, 2026. The releases include the grand prize winners of the 1st Nola Original Grand Prize: Kiss the Fading Heroic Tale ~End of RPG~ and I Will Defeat the Demon King with Only a Club. The titles will be available on multiple stores including Amazon Kindle.
3h ago
Nestopi released the Timer Update for the work companion adventure game Chill with You: Lo-Fi Story on July 3. The update adds a count-up timer, responding to player requests for a work mode not bound by time limits. Timer customization features including sound changes, volume settings, and preset creation are also included. To mark the update, Nestopi began a two-day collaboration with Tatsunami, creator of Sukoshi Zurui Puzzle. New puzzles drawn by Tatsunami are being posted on Nestopi's official X account. Players can measure their solve time with the new count-up timer and enter a lottery for smartphone full version upgrade codes. The Steam version of Chill with You: Lo-Fi Story is 25% off until July 10, and a limited-time bundle with Tatsunami's Yuugou Puzzle offers an additional 15% discount, bringing the effective discount to 36%. The game is available on PC via Steam, iOS, and Android.
3h ago
Tenku has added a 2TB storage model to its 8-inch portable gaming PC, the AOKZOE A1X Domestic Official Version, and released it on July 3. The model, priced at 238,000 yen, is available at a summer sale discount at the High-Beam official store and Amazon.co.jp.
3h ago
ASCII.jp will host the TOKYO Gaming-PC STREET 8 event on July 4, 2026, at LIFORK AKIHABARA II. The event will feature hands-on displays of gaming gadgets, including the Rokid AR Spatial glasses, which offer a 300-inch virtual display, vision correction, and cloud gaming support. The event is free to attend.
3h ago
Mega Crit released update v0.108.0 for the Slay the Spire 2 beta branch on July 3. The patch nerfs Defect's Compression and Ironclad's Crimson Garment, reworks Silent's Infectious Explosion, and buffs Necrobinder's Soul Storm. The Act 3 boss Eternal Hourglass also received animations.
3h ago
THQ Nordic and Ashborne Games released a developer diary for the medieval city management sim The Guild - Europa 1410, detailing production chains, logistics, and economic risks. Players can pursue artisan or merchant professions, process raw materials into finished goods, and even keep bees for steady income. Bandit attacks threaten supply routes, and market prices shift with player actions and world events. The game enters early access on Steam on July 16, 2026.
3h ago
HoYoverse has begun recruiting testers for a confidentiality test of its upcoming game Varsapura in China. The test was announced on the Chinese game distribution platform TapTap, with recruitment starting July 2. The test period has not yet been disclosed. Varsapura was first announced in November 2025 with a 31-minute gameplay demo. The game features a female protagonist who belongs to an organization called SEAL and investigates supernatural phenomena. Its visual style blends anime aesthetics with a more realistic look, set in a modern city with offices and buildings. Gameplay footage showed driving through the city, suggesting an open world, and action combat against humanoid and jellyfish-like monsters. The protagonist wields a plastic umbrella as a weapon, which can be swung, thrown like a blade, and used to spray water for supernatural attacks. Players can switch between team members, including a senior SEAL member who fights with document files and a punk-styled girl who uses an iron ball. Platforms and a release date have not been announced. An official X account has been opened.
3h ago
Mahjong Pros Publishing, the imprint from the mahjong set company, announced two new manga licenses during Manga Mavericks' panel at Anime Expo. Golden Sakura, by Sayaka Okada and Kazuo Maekawa, follows a failed pro mahjong player who crossdresses to enter the women's league. Maetel of the Glassy Sea, by Katakei and Yoshiki Suda, follows a college student who finds mahjong after a failed film career. Both release in November 2026 in physical and digital formats.
3h ago
Developer Raccoon Sanitation Dept. announced Racc & Roll on July 3, a PC game where players use a metal detector to find buried treasures on an island. The game supports online co-op, lets players decorate a secret base, and features over 500 treasure types. It is the team's first Steam release.
3h ago
Weave Robotics announced Isaac 1, an upgraded home robot that can fold laundry, tidy rooms, and make beds. It still requires remote human assistance for some tasks. Priced at $7,999 outright or $449 per month, deliveries to California begin in fall 2026, with US nationwide sales planned for 2027.
3h ago
Indie label Re3 / Lili and developer Studio Hi announced that comedian Takabira Kuruma of Reiwa Roman will voice the protagonist of the respawn action game Lili Respawn. The game, set in a giant structure called BOX, has the player repeatedly die and use their own corpses as platforms and shields. A key visual shows Kuruma buried in a pile of bodies. The game is due on PC via Steam in 2026.
3h ago
Furyu is releasing the Kasane Teto Mochipiko Mascot King Ver. as a prize at amusement facilities nationwide. The mascot, designed by illustrator Nemari, features an expressive version of the character. It will be available from the second week of July.
3h ago
VTuber and rapper Peanuts-kun has collaborated with Wednesday Campanella on the song "Ichigo Got it (feat. Peanuts-kun)", releasing July 22. It is Wednesday Campanella's first collaboration song. The track imagines Shiuha and Peanuts-kun strawberry picking, with an EDM sound by Hidefumi Kenmochi and lyrics satirizing modern society.
4h ago
Kodansha announced on Friday that Makino's Defying Kurosaki-kun manga is inspiring a new live-action series adaptation debuting on Fuji TV On Demand. No further details were provided. The manga ran from 2014 to 2021 in 19 volumes, was nominated for Best Shōjo Manga at Kodansha's 45th annual Manga Awards, and previously inspired a 2016 film and a 2015 two-episode drama.
4h ago
Bandai Namco Experience will hold a free public event at Ikebukuro Sunshine City Fountain Plaza on July 27, 2026, to announce the major summer update for the arcade game The Idolmaster Tours. The new series, called Second Stage, adds a Tour Mode. Four voice actors from the franchise will appear as guests.
4h ago
Myca Co., Ltd. released a web version of its trading card management app DMM Myca in July 2026, letting users buy cards from PCs and browsers. Total membership has exceeded 400,000. A commemorative campaign from July 3 to July 8 offers first-time buyers a 10% discount up to 20,000 yen.
4h ago
Susumu Hirasawa's official YouTube channel released six short live performance videos on July 2, including tracks from Kaku P-MODEL and Hirasawa + KAININ shows. The official X account said more live videos will be posted gradually. Hirasawa is also set to perform at Fuji Rock Festival '26 later this month.
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Lucasfilm and Production I.G released the first full trailer for Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi during a panel at Anime Expo on Thursday. The trailer confirms the limited anime series will premiere on August 5 on Disney+ and Hulu. The panel also screened the first episode in Japanese with English subtitles. The series expands the story of "The Ninth Jedi," a short from the first Star Wars: Visions anthology volume in 2021. Kenji Kamiyama, who wrote and directed the original short, returns as supervising director and series script supervisor. Shunsuke Tada directs the new series. Hitoshi Itō produces, and Lucasfilm's Jacqui Lopez and Josh Rimes are executive producers. The project was first announced at Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025. A sequel short titled "The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope" debuted as part of Star Wars: Visions Volume 3, which premiered on October 29, 2025. The new series follows Kara, the daughter of lightsaber smith Juro, as the Jedi attempt to rebuild after the Order's fall.
4h ago
Former Arashi members Ohno Satoshi, Aiba Masaki, and Sakurai Sho each announced personal fan clubs and salons on July 3. Matsumoto Jun is preparing his own membership, and Ninomiya Kazunari's club has been running since 2024. Ohno also opened official social media accounts for his salon, which launches July 15.
4h ago
Taito has revealed the first prototype images of the "Snow Miku 2013 ver." figure. The figure is based on an illustration by Pop Qyun, depicting Snow Miku in a white bridal kimono inspired by strawberry daifuku with a sweets theme. Further details are pending official updates.
4h ago
BluPetal licensed Masashi Kumamoto's Last Heaven and Raika Suzumi's The Black World is Dyed in White Chalk at Anime Expo, both for print and digital release in early 2027. The publisher also signed a marketing deal with Kaiohsha for its Gush Comics BL imprint and announced a subscription platform at BluPetal.net.