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Riv

Riv is the illustrator of the Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles light novels, which are getting a third anime season. The announcement was made by the anime's official X/Twitter account on Wednesday, following the second season that debuted in October 2024.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated 49m ago

Riv appears in Yomimono coverage only as the illustrator of the Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles light novels, written by Yuri Kitayama. J-Novel Club releases both the novels and Futago Minaduki's manga adaptation. The most recent story establishes that the anime will get a third season, announced by the official X/Twitter account on Wednesday.

That announcement is the only development in Riv's coverage. The first season premiered on TV Tokyo in July 2021, and the second season debuted in October 2024. Osamu Yamasaki directed the second season and handled series composition, with Kyoko Yufu as character designer and chief animation director and Yasuyuki Yamazaki composing the music. TMS Entertainment animated the sequel. Crunchyroll streamed the series as it aired in Japan and also streamed an English dub.

Yuri Kitayama published a commemorative message about the production, saying the third season was decided thanks to fans in Japan and overseas who kept supporting the series after Season 2 ended. No further details about the third season, its staff, or its release window have been reported.

Key facts

Role
Illustrator of the Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles light novels, written by Yuri Kitayama. ↗
Anime adaptation
The Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles anime will get a third season, announced by the official X/Twitter account. ↗
Season 2
The second season debuted in October 2024. Osamu Yamasaki directed and handled series composition, Kyoko Yufu was character designer and chief animation director, and Yasuyuki Yamazaki composed the music. ↗
Studio
TMS Entertainment animated the sequel. ↗
Season 1
The first season premiered on TV Tokyo in July 2021. ↗
Licensing
J-Novel Club releases both the light novels and Futago Minaduki's manga adaptation. ↗

Timeline

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23m ago

Arctic Drive Brings Four-Player Car Survival to Steam Early Access on November 25

Bonus Stage Publishing announced on September 24 that Arctic Drive, developed by Pebbles Games and PlayTogether Studio, will launch in early access on November 25 for PC via Steam. The survival simulation supports solo play and online co-op for up to four players. Players wake in a mountain cabin with no food and set out in a battered car, scavenging fuel, food, and parts across a procedurally generated Arctic wilderness. The store page lists planned Japanese in-game text.

3h ago

Mechabellum 2.0 Update Adds Roguelite Mode And A Free Edition On Steam

Game River released a major update for the mecha auto battler Mechabellum on September 22, billed as the game's 2.0 version and marking the second anniversary of its official release. It adds Star Expedition, a roguelite mode for solo play and online two-player co-op across nine planets, plus Battle Contracts, a new Centurion unit, upgrade elements and balance changes. A restricted Free Edition is now on Steam and the full game is 40 percent off until October 2.

4h ago

Kinki Game Developers Talk Finishing Games at Osaka Indie Summit

A public session at OSAKA INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026 on October 3 gathered six committee members from developers and universities across the Kinki region to discuss how new game IP can emerge from the area. Speakers included room6's Masafumi Kimura, HexaDrive's Masakazu Matsushita, PLAYISM's Shunji Mizutani, Skeleton Crew Studio's Masahiko Murakami, Osaka Electro-Communication University's Son Yongyong, and Directors Unib's Koya Yokota.

6h ago

SteelSeries Plans Sensei Pro And Rival Pro Mice For Japan

SteelSeries Japan announced on September 30 that it plans to release the Sensei Pro and Rival Pro gaming mice in Japan. Both are wireless. The Sensei Pro has a symmetrical design, the Rival Pro an ergonomic shape. They support an 8,000Hz polling rate, and two batteries are included so one can charge while the other is in use. Release date and other details are due around the end of October.

16h ago

Red River Anime Posts Full Video For Second Part

The official website for the Red River television anime posted the full promotional video and main visual for the show's second part on Friday. The video previews the new opening theme "Akatsuki no Hoshi" by Nana Mizuki, who also voices Ursula in the cast. Ryu Matsuyama performs the new ending theme. The anime premiered in July on NTV and BS NTV, with Crunchyroll streaming it.

19h ago

Keep Driving Switch And PS5 Versions Skipped In Japan After Ratings Failure

Swedish indie studio Y/CJ/Y will not release the Switch and PS5 versions of its driving simulation RPG Keep Driving in Japan or South Korea. The studio said on its own social media that the game failed age rating review in both countries, citing drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and slot machines as the problematic elements. The developer also said a banner image showing cigarette smoke was rejected, adding that holding a gun was fine. The Switch version will not release in Japan or South Korea, and its release in other Asia-Pacific regions is delayed with timing undecided. The PS5 version has no release plans in Japan or South Korea at this time, with release planned in other regions. The Xbox version is planned for release without issues in all regions. The game is available on PC through Steam and GOG.com, PS5 overseas, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch overseas. On Steam, 93 percent of reviews are Positive, giving it a Very Positive rating at the time of writing.

23h ago

Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Gets Third Anime Season

The official X/Twitter account for the Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles anime announced on Wednesday that the series will get a third season. The first season premiered on TV Tokyo in July 2021, and the second season debuted in October 2024. Osamu Yamasaki directed the second season and handled series composition, with Kyoko Yufu as character designer and chief animation director and Yasuyuki Yamazaki composing the music. TMS Entertainment animated the sequel. Crunchyroll streamed the series as it aired in Japan and also streamed an English dub. Yuri Kitayama writes the light novels with illustrations by Riv, and J-Novel Club releases both the novels and Futago Minaduki's manga adaptation. Kitayama published a commemorative message about the production, saying the third season was decided thanks to fans in Japan and overseas who kept supporting the series after Season 2 ended.

3d ago

Nijisanji Unit MECHATU-A Sets First Real Live For October 10

Dwango will stream the first real live performance by MECHATU-A, an eight-member male unit from the VTuber group Nijisanji, on Niconico Live Broadcasting on October 10, 2026. The event, titled "MECHATU-A 1st LIVE "Over Drive!"", takes place at K Arena Yokohama with a 16:30 open and 18:00 start. Main stream viewing tickets cost 6,500 yen before fees, and a version with an acrylic diorama bonus costs 10,500 yen. The unit will perform songs from its first mini album "On-Deck!", released in July 2026. Fans who cannot attend the venue can watch the opening portion free. A pre-show broadcast at 16:45 and a fastest impressions broadcast after the live are also planned, and both will stream on Niconico.

4d ago

Racing Miku 2021 Private Ver. Figure Gets Re-Release, Pre-Orders at Rakuten Books

Max Factory's 1/7 scale figure of Racing Miku 2021 Private Ver. is being re-released, with pre-orders open at Rakuten Books for 32,000 yen including tax. The figure adapts an En Morikura illustration for the Hatsune Miku GT Project's exclusive character, with clear parts used in the hair and a vignette-style cobblestone base. The posted photos are of a sample product.

Sep 25

Hankyu Hanshin And Koei Tecmo Plan VR Nobunaga's Ambition Project

Hankyu Hanshin Holdings will develop "Nobunaga Travelogue Driven by Nobunaga's Ambition" (working title), a VR work themed on Oda Nobunaga, with Koei Tecmo Games. A proof-of-concept test runs in early October 2026 at Kansai Television Broadcasting's Nandemo Arena in Kita-ku, Osaka, closed to the general public. A public release is planned for fiscal 2027 in the Tokyo metropolitan area. MyDearest handles production, ABAL technical cooperation, Kansai Television Broadcasting production cooperation.

Sep 24

Tobariku Male VTuber Project Sets Debut Stream Relay For September 26

MBS Innovation Drive and Appland unveiled the four members of Tobariku on September 24, 2026, ending a teaser period that began with the project's announcement on September 9. The male VTuber group is built around the supernatural and mysteries, and its residents are Shimawatari Reigen, Niji Guuta, Minari Touga, and Ashiya Noi. Their first streams run in relay format on September 26, starting at 19:00 with Shimawatari Reigen, then Niji Guuta at 19:30, Minari Touga at 20:00, and Ashiya Noi at 20:30, each on the member's own YouTube channel. A project PV is also out. The TOBARIQ OFFICIAL STORE opens for debut merchandise and voice packs at 21:05 that same day, with acrylic stands at 1,900 yen, random cheki-style cards at 400 yen, and debut voices at 500 yen each or 2,000 yen for the complete set.

Sep 24

Ora Ora Overdrive Marks First Anniversary With Josuke and Kosaku Units

The JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Ora Ora Overdrive 1st Anniversary Campaign adds two OraDora Fest-exclusive units. Josuke Higashikata, a physical attacker with Enhancement Removal and ally revival, runs September 25 to October 15, 2026. Kosaku Kawajiri, a special attacker with Bites the Dust, runs October 1 to October 15. A free 10-pull gacha of up to 100 pulls and a lottery with autographed panels also open.

Sep 23

New Light Kagami Joins Kuroko's Basketball Street Rivals Gacha

Kuroko's Basketball Street Rivals added New Light Kagami, an original form built from the movie version's setting, in a limited player gacha running from September 23 to October 21, 2026. The character develops along offense or defense lines depending on skill evolution choices. A skin gacha for the exclusive Flame Soul skin and a development gacha for exclusive materials run alongside New Light Kagami's Trial, which gives rewards.

Sep 21

Obstacle Overdrive Brings RC Cars To Toy-Filled Courses On October 3

Arcane Ermine announced at the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2026 broadcast on September 21 that Obstacle Overdrive will launch on October 3, Japan time, for PC via Steam. The game has players drive an RC car through courses built from toys, rolling down slopes, playing car bowling, crossing seesaws and log bridges, and passing through marble holes to reach the goal. Progression unlocks five cars, and coins unlock hats and paint jobs.

Sep 21

Marvel Rivals Galactic Concert Sets London And Los Angeles Dates

Marvel Games and NetEase Games, working with Disney Concerts, announced the Marvel Rivals Galactic Concert, a global concert series built on the game's soundtrack. The first show is October 22, 2026 at Indigo at The O2 in London, followed by November 1 at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. Shota Nakama, the game's music producer and arranger, leads the performance. More dates are promised later.

Sep 20

Estpolis Denki I&II Set for 2027 Release on Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PC

Taito will release "Estpolis Denki I&II" for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC in 2027, with the price still undecided, according to the announcement covered by Game Spark and GAME Watch. The package collects two Super Famicom RPGs: "Estpolis Denki," released in 1993, and "Estpolis Denki II," released in 1995. The collection is a port with some renewed elements, made with the cooperation of Masahide Miyata, the planner of the Estpolis Denki series. Clear River Games, a Sweden-based publisher that handles retro re-releases and physical editions of indie games, announced the project. A teaser site opened alongside the announcement, carrying comments from Taito's production team, Miyata, and the ClearRiverGames production team. The Steam store page lists support for eight languages, including Japanese. The announcement drew a reaction from professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who has long said he is a fan of the series.

Sep 19

Gley Lancer Remake Overdrive Playable At TGS2026

Nalua Studio is showing Gley Lancer: Overdrive, a full remake of the 1992 Masaya Mega Drive shooter, at Tokyo Game Show 2026. The booth build runs the original NEOGEO version with three areas playable and no demo footage implemented. Pixel art and animations are redone, the BGM is fully arranged, and a new offense and defense system called Overdrive is added. Release is set for 2027.

Sep 18

HORI Puts 3.2Nm Direct Drive Racing Wheel On Sale In November

HORI announced the HSR-DD03 Direct Drive Wheel on September 16, a PC racing wheel priced at 59,980 yen and set for November release. At Tokyo Game Show the unit drew a 90-minute business-day wait. The wheel is 280mm, the base unit measures 140 x 190 x 115mm and weighs 2kg, and two motors inside the wheel produce force feedback alongside 3.2Nm of peak torque.

Sep 16

Terranigma Remaster Gets January 14, 2027 Release Date

Clear River Games will release a remaster of Quintet's 1995 action RPG Terranigma on January 14, 2027 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and GOG. The company announced the date on September 16 and began streaming a trailer the same day. A playable demo will be available at Tokyo Game Show 2026, which runs from September 17 to September 21, at the Happinet booth in Hall 6. The package adds modern features, including a new Arrange Mode with boosted magic damage, a minimap, and save and load anywhere, plus a rewind function, a CRT filter, and a music player. Pre-orders opened on September 17. The original game was developed by Quintet and published by Enix in 1995 for the Super Famicom; it was released in English in Europe and Australia on the SNES.

Sep 12

Kaze Wo Tsugu Mono Unveils Second Cast Reveal Pv With Five Shinsengumi Voices

The second cast reveal PV for the original TV anime Kaze wo Tsugu Mono has been released, debuting character voices for five newly announced cast members: Ryohei Kimura as Shinshichi Nagakura, Ayumu Murase as Heisuke Todo, Shinba Tsuchiya as Sanosuke Harada, Takeo Otsuka as Keisuke Yamanami, and Yasuyuki Kase as Kamo Serizawa. The series, directed by Tomohiro Kawamura with scripts by Yutaka Nari and music by Shigeru Kishida, is produced by Aniplex, Live2D, and Drive.

Sep 11

Marvel Rivals Producer On Character Picks And Team-Up Overhaul

In a gamescom 2026 interview, Marvel Rivals publishing producer Sam Bian said character popularity is not weighted heavily when adding new heroes. The team prioritizes a hero's individuality and how it fits the current community, which Bian credits for the reception of Jubilee and The Hood. He also said the Season 9 Team-Up overhaul had been planned for some time and was released once development finished.

Sep 11

Gley Lancer: Overdrive Remakes Mega Drive Shooter For Neo Geo

Nalua Studio announced Gley Lancer: Overdrive, a Neo Geo remake of the 1992 Mega Drive shooter Gley Lancer, on September 10, 2026. The rebuilt version redraws all graphics, adds a new 8-direction Overdrive system and modes including Score Attack, Boss Rush, Time Attack and Stage Select. It is scheduled for 2027 on Neo Geo AES, Neo Geo MVS, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.

Sep 10

MBS Innovation Drive And UpLand Launch VTuber Project Tobari-ku

UpLand Inc. and its parent company MBS Innovation Drive Inc. launched the VTuber project Tobari-ku on September 9, 2026. The companies opened an official teaser site, an official X account, and an official YouTube channel the same day. A separate site, the Kaii Diagnosis Site, also appeared alongside the project, though its contents have not been disclosed. MBS Innovation Drive welcomed UpLand, which operates the VTuber agencies .LIVE and VuiPai, into its group in 2023, and the two companies have since worked to expand their business areas in content and reach new fan bases. Tobari-ku comes out of those efforts. Full details about the project are scheduled for the night of September 24, 2026, and the companies are directing people to follow the X account and YouTube channel ahead of the reveal.

Sep 9

Red River Episode 10 Review: Captives, Gods, and a Broken Tone

Anime News Network reviews Red River episode 10, scoring it 3.3. The review praises the adaptation for retaining the harsh truth of slavery, and notes clever plotting in referencing twin goddesses Ninatta and Kulitta. However, it criticizes Yuri's characterization as an unearned see-saw between competence and breakdowns.

Sep 5

Thank You Bus Driver Puts Double Fine Action Labs on the Road

Double Fine Productions announced Thank You Bus Driver on September 5. The PC driving game casts the player as a bus driver who enforces daily changing passenger rules, from no phone calls to no farting. Violators are slapped or thrown out. The studio's new label Double Fine Action Labs releases it as its first work.

Sep 2

JAF Develops Car-Themed Trading Card Game DRIVE CARD GAME

The Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) announced on September 2 that it has begun development of DRIVE CARD GAME, a trading card game themed around automobiles, with release planned for early summer 2027. The game is being developed with the cooperation of various automobile manufacturers, crossing manufacturer boundaries to convey the appeal of cars to a wide range of generations, including younger people, and to create new car fans. Players will collect and battle with cards that reflect the characteristics of various cars, learning about them through play. Rule design and adjustment of card effects and stats are handled by Next Play Inc., the developer behind ONE PIECE CARD GAME; its representative, Ryo Shinomoto, confirmed cooperation on his own X account. JAF plans to use profits from the game for social contribution activities, such as disaster support by the JAF Road Service Special Support Team. Game rules, card information, and sales methods will be announced later on the official website and official X account. The game name and logo mark are currently pending trademark registration.

Sep 2

Red River Episode 9 Review Reads Yuri's Banquet Act as a Character Turn

Anime News Network's review of Red River episode 9, which carries a community score of 3.2, reads Yuri's ditzy act at the banquet as a genuine character turn. The episode grounds itself in real history: Malatya is a thriving city in Türkiye, and senet, the game Kail and Yuri play, is a real Ancient Egyptian board game. It ends with Urhi knocking Yuri out and the Mitanni Prince of Darkness adding her to his loot.

Sep 2

BOOM BOOM SATELLITES Releases First New Song in 10 Years

THE SPELLBOUND × BOOM BOOM SATELLITES, the unit of Masayuki Nakano and Yusuke Kobayashi, released 'Brand New Drive' digitally on September 2. It is the first new song under the BOOM BOOM SATELLITES name in about 10 years, since 'LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME' in 2016. The same night the pair perform it in a one-take on THE FIRST TAKE. The song debuted at a free live in Shinjuku on August 24 before about 3,000 people.

Sep 1

Red River Anime Reveals Second Cours Theme Songs and Nana Mizuki as Ursula

The Red River anime revealed the theme song artists and a new cast member for its second cours. Nana Mizuki performs the new opening theme "Akatsuki no Hoshi" and voices Ursula, a false goddess impersonating Ishtar. Ryu Matsuyama performs the new ending theme "flow feat. Yūko Andō." The anime premiered in NTV's AnichU block on July 7 at 25:35, effectively July 8 at 1:35 a.m., and streams on Crunchyroll as it airs in Japan.

Aug 31

Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON Adds Kenjaku and Naoya Zenin as Bosses

At Juju Fest 2026, Shueisha Games unveiled a new key visual for Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON, drawn by MAPPA. Kenjaku and Naoya Zenin join as boss characters. The survivors' roguelike launches in 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. A playtest will appear at Tokyo Game Show 2026.

Aug 29

Cyberpunk Roguelike Gunstrive Tournament Opens Steam Store Page

Developer Rival3RD opened the Steam store page for Gunstrive Tournament, a fast-paced top-down roguelike shooter set in a neon-lit cyberpunk world. Players battle cybernetic machines across procedurally generated stages, combining weapons, abilities, upgrades, and passive skills. The page highlights two characters, Scarlet Berdish and Milla, and a Steam release is planned.

Aug 28

God Save Birmingham Demo Puts Physics and Life Sim in a Zombie Plague

At gamescom 2026, Ocean Drive Studio showed a playable demo of God Save Birmingham, a zombie survival game set in 14th-century Birmingham. The demo emphasizes physics-based combat, life simulation elements, and co-op play. An early access release is planned soon, with Japanese support not yet confirmed.

Aug 28

Epic Games Store Freebies: Rival Stars Horse Racing and Breathedge

The Epic Games Store is giving away two games for free until September 3, 2026 (September 4, 2026, 0:00 JST): the horse racing and riding simulation game Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition and the survival adventure game Breathedge. Both titles support Japanese display. Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition, normally priced at 5,280 yen, lets players rebuild a rundown ranch, raise foals, manage stables, and aim to become a top jockey. It includes cross-country obstacle jumping, betting on races, a genetic-based horse breeding system, and a photo mode. Breathedge is a single-player survival adventure where the protagonist, thrown into deep space after a spacecraft accident, explores wreckage while managing oxygen, temperature, and electric shocks. Players craft tools and equipment, build and customize a space station, and unravel a galaxy-scale conspiracy laced with black humor. Breathedge's sequel is scheduled to enter early access starting August 31, also on the Epic Games Store. The next free title, Alone With You, will begin distribution as soon as this giveaway ends.

Aug 28

Red River Anime Adds Sōma Saitō, Shun Horie to Cast

The television anime adaptation of Chie Shinohara's Red River manga announced two new cast members on Monday. Sōma Saitō will voice User Ramses, a free-spirited Egyptian general and the greatest rival of Kail. Shun Horie will voice Juda Haspasrupi, the sixth prince in line for the Hittite throne who has long looked up to Kail and is suspicious of his mother Nakia. The anime premiered in NTV's AnichU programming block on July 7 at 25:35, effectively July 8 at 1:35 a.m., and on BS NTV on July 8. Crunchyroll is streaming the anime as it airs in Japan. The cast includes Mirai Tachibana as Yuri, Wataru Katō as Kail Muršili, and Aya Uchida as Queen Nakia. Kōsuke Kobayashi is directing the anime at Tatsunoko Production, with Yoriko Tomita overseeing series scripts and Kenji Fujisaki designing characters. Yoshihisa Hirano is composing the music. The manga was serialized from 1995 to 2002 in Shogakukan's Shojo Comic magazine, and Viz Media began releasing the English edition in 2004.

Aug 27

Drive in the Rain Steam Page Opens for 2027 Horror Road Movie

Developer Yayoi Development, operating under the name YAYOI KAIHATSU, opened the Steam store page for its interactive road movie adventure "DRIVE IN THE RAIN" on August 24, 2026. The game is planned for release on PC via Steam in 2027. Set on a rainy nighttime highway, the horror-flavored adventure follows a debt-ridden protagonist who takes a suspicious part-time job described as "support for modern spiritual disturbance resolution; driver wanted." The player drives an old sedan along a single road of about 100 kilometers, with no risk of getting lost but with hazards including wet roads, surrounding vehicles, and road construction. The car carries a mysterious woman and a haggard girl subjected to baseless rumors and online harassment. As social media malice spreads, supernatural phenomena occur. A central mechanic links driving behavior to in-game consequences: speeding, changing lanes without signaling, or occupying the passing lane draws viewer backlash in an in-car livestream, causing hallucinations and pressure. Players may drive safely or deliberately dangerously to attract attention and take on harm aimed at the girl. The game also features detailed driving controls, including gear changes for reversing and turn signal use for lane changes, plus a simple operation mode for less confident players.

Aug 26

Terranigma Remaster Announced for 2027 Release

Clear River Games announced a remaster of the 1995 Super Famicom action RPG Terranigma during the Pixel Arcadia showcase on August 25, 2026. The game, developed by Quintet and originally published by Enix, will launch in early 2027 for PC (Steam and GOG.com), PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. PLAION will handle publishing for the domestic packaged version. The remaster is licensed by Square Enix, with key members of the original development team participating. Character designer Kamui Fujiwara returns as an advisor, providing new key visuals and in-game designs, while composers Miyoko Kobayashi and Masanori Hikichi contribute new arrangements of some tracks. The game will also include convenience features suited to modern playstyles. Terranigma follows a boy named Ark as he restores life to a desolate surface world, tracing Earth's history from the birth of life to modern civilization. The original game never received an official North American release, and fans have long called it a hidden gem. A 2021 Change.org petition sought archival distribution, with Fujiwara and Kobayashi among its supporters. The remaster will be exhibited at gamescom 2026, which starts August 26 in Cologne, Germany.

Aug 20

Screw Drivers Officially Releases August 21, Turns Paid

Headup announced that Creactstudios' car builder and racing game Screw Drivers will officially release and become paid on August 20 local time. The early access title, rated 'very positive' from 6,448 reviews, will cost 7.99 euros. The update adds a track editor, workshop browser, blueprints, and controller support.

Aug 20

OpenAI Launches Private Safety Processing Preview With Zero Data Retention

OpenAI released a preview of Private Safety Processing on August 19, 2026. The system lets OpenAI detect misuse patterns across related interactions without staff accessing customer content, while keeping the Zero Data Retention policy intact. Customer content stays on customer-managed infrastructure or encrypted storage with customer-held keys.

Aug 15

Adam Driver Joins MCU X-Men Film, Cast and 2028 Release Date Revealed

At Disney's D23 event, Marvel Studios announced the MCU's new X-Men film will release on May 5, 2028. The cast includes Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Indi Navarrette as Rogue, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, and Maya Boyd as Storm. Adam Driver will appear as Nathaniel Milbury, expected to play the villain Mr. Sinister. Jake Schreier directs.

Aug 9

BeamNG.drive Version 0.39 Is the Game's Largest Update to Date

BeamNG released version 0.39 of BeamNG.drive, the largest update to date for the realistic driving game. The update includes major graphical overhauls, a complete UI redesign, new vehicles, and quality-of-life improvements. The game remains in Early Access on Steam, with a PS5 version announced for 2026.

Aug 9

VOID ARMOR: FORM DRIVE Launches on Steam November 6

XXIV will release the top-down mecha action shooter VOID ARMOR: FORM DRIVE on Steam on November 6, 2026, for 790 yen. Players control the test unit ARORA, switching between melee, two ranged weapons, and defense. Missions are ranked by clear time, damage, and accuracy. A demo is available now, with a beta test underway.

Aug 8

BeamNG.drive Graphics Overhaul Adopts Gran Turismo 7 Tone Mapping

BeamNG.drive version 0.39, released July 30, includes a major graphics overhaul that replaces the conventional ACES tone mapper with tone mapping technology from Gran Turismo 7. Polyphony Digital presented the technique at SIGGRAPH 2025 and released C++ sample code under the MIT license. The update also adds HDR support for Vulkan and Direct3D 12, a UI overhaul, and a revamped photo mode.

Aug 7

Road Trip Survival Game Yashi - Sand Driver Announced for PC

Oneiric Worlds announced Yashi - Sand Driver on July 28. The road trip survival game follows protagonist Yashi and his coyote companion as they drive a van across a desert wilderness toward a mysterious paradise called New Eden. Players manage supplies, craft tools, and upgrade the van. The game targets a 2027 release on PC via Steam and itch.io.

Aug 7

Kuroko's Basketball Street Rivals Adds LAST GAME Midorima

Five Cross announced that Kuroko's Basketball Street Rivals has launched a limited-time event featuring the new player LAST GAME Midorima. The event runs from July 29 to August 19 and includes a limited player gacha, a dedicated skin gacha for the Morning Garden skin, a training gacha, and the LAST GAME Midorima's Trial event.

Aug 7

Roguelite Racing Game Driving Rogue Gets September 17 Release Date

Gravity Works and Cosmic Shift Studios announced a September 17 release for Driving Rogue on PC via Steam. The roguelite racing game ends instantly on any crash, with players chaining drifts, slipstreams, and near misses for points. A demo is available now, and the game supports real-time multiplayer and leaderboards.

Aug 6

Red River Episode 5 Review: Melodrama Overshadows the Story

Anime News Network's review of Red River episode 5 criticizes the adaptation for melodramatic excess, singling out Kail's offer to build Yuri a palace as a scene that undercuts a would-be touching moment. The reviewer credits Yuri for starting to come into her own, but says the last two episodes have looked bad and recommends dropping the anime and reading the manga instead.

Aug 4

Cyan Shows Shelved Myst Prototype 'Project Anglerfish' Footage

Cyan, the studio behind the 1990s adventure classics Myst and Riven, released a teaser video for 'Project Anglerfish,' a shelved prototype set in the Myst universe, during the fan event Mysterium 2026. The video, titled 'A path not taken,' was created over about four months more than a year ago as an internal pitch for a publisher, but the project could not move forward at the time and development is now halted. The footage shows an eerie Western-style mansion, underground devices, and the series' iconic Linking Book, along with a voice message addressed to a character called 'Guildsman' and a tense story involving a strict father figure. Cyan said it remains committed to new games and experiences in the Myst world. Separately, the studio announced package versions of the full remakes of Myst and Riven, which were digitally released in May 2026, for PC, PS5, and Xbox, with the PC version including a digital code. Cyan also plans a fan event in Spokane, Washington, in 2027 to mark its 40th anniversary, which Rand Miller founded with his brother Robin Miller.

Jul 15

The Red River Episode 2 Sparks Outcry Over Tito's Sacrifice

The Red River's second episode aired July 14, introducing caretaker Tito, who is controlled by black water, attacks Yuri, then sacrifices himself to save her. Social media erupted with cries of 'Titooooooooo!!!!!!' and pleas for his survival. The classic shoujo manga adaptation continues to draw strong viewer reactions.

Jul 13

Derby Heroine! ~Run, Bet, Win!~ Game Announced, Steam Release August 6

Shinise Games announced Derby Heroine! ~Run, Bet, Win!~, a betting action race game coming to Steam on August 6, 2026 for 1,980 yen. Players bet on track girls using horse racing-style odds, then control them in races with special moves and slipstream mechanics. A gacha system with over 100 characters uses only in-game currency, with a Switch version planned for later in 2026.

Jul 10

Red River Adaptation Debuts with Mixed Execution and Dated Themes

The long-awaited anime adaptation of the 1995 manga Red River premiered its first episode. The show is a faithful shot-for-shot recreation with some cuts, but the animation is serviceable at best. The art direction relies on repeated black-and-white still shots. The story rushes through its setup, and the male lead's behavior (forcible kissing, buying the heroine for cows) feels dated. The premiere raises questions about how the series will handle its source material's problematic elements.