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Denfaminicogamer reports on the first restaurant collaboration for Sky: Children of the Light, held at the Ueno Marui Sweets Paradise store. The author tasted three items, including Manatee's Nap Omelette Rice, and praised the visuals and taste. The article also covers the limited-time Dear Van Gogh pop-up in Shibuya, which ended.
Modder PureDark, known for upscaling and frame generation mods, released a test video showing NVIDIA's pre-release DLSS 5 neural rendering running in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The roughly five-minute video, focusing on the character creation screen, demonstrates character faces shifting to a more realistic representation with improved expressions and textures. A second video on lighting and shadows was also released, depicting a more realistic world, indicating the test scope is expanding. DLSS 5, announced in March 2026, is a real-time neural rendering technology that uses AI to recognize skin, hair, fabric, and lighting, making footage rendered with traditional methods more realistic. NVIDIA plans an official release in fall 2026. Starfield and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered have been announced as supported, but official Skyrim support is unconfirmed. Since its announcement, DLSS 5 has drawn criticism for significantly altering characters' facial features. Bethesda has said the art team will continue adjustments and that the effect remains under artists' control and optional for players. PureDark has not disclosed the tools, environment, or installation method, nor distributed a public mod, so this remains a technical experiment.
To mark the release of 'Trails in the Sky the 1st', the full remake of 'The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky FC', Fulton Japan is selling a pocket watch modeled on the game's Tactical Orbment. Pre-orders open September 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM on the Fulton Japan official online store. The lineup has three models, each tied to a main character: Estelle, Joshua, and Scherazard. Every model embeds that character's distinct quartz layout and orbment circuit into the watch face. The circuit glows in the dark after absorbing light, evoking the moment orbment energy flows through the device. The hunter case carries the Bracer Guild emblem as a three-dimensional metal engraving, finished with an antique brown tone and aging treatment meant to recall a bracer's worn gear. Each model is limited to 2,025 units, with edition numbers 1 to 2025 engraved on the case back; numbers are assigned randomly and cannot be chosen. The package includes a special watch case and an original guarantee card featuring each character's illustration. The watch uses a MIYOTA 2035 quartz movement, measures roughly 60mm by 46mm by 14mm, weighs about 60g, and costs 16,500 yen including tax. Release is scheduled for mid-February 2027.
thatgamecompany, the studio behind Journey and Sky: Children of the Light, announced on August 25, 2026 that it has established a new publishing label called thatgamepublisher. The label targets ambitious, emotionally resonant games and supports developers who use interactivity to expand the emotional range games can convey. According to an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, the success of Sky, particularly in the Chinese region, generated surplus funds that enabled the creation of the division. Co-founder Jenova Chen said indie studios with hit titles naturally want to invest in areas they understand, citing examples like Pocketpair and its Palworld publishing arm. thatgamepublisher will offer more than funding, including production planning, platform and launch strategy, marketing, community building, and long-term IP development. The division also plans to invest in larger AA-scale projects, a departure from typical indie publishers that invest under $1 million. Publishing contracts for several titles were already signed at the time of the interview, though details were not disclosed. The company's official X account invited developers of any team size, development stage, or genre to apply.
Paradox Interactive announced LEGO Skylines during the gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 digital event on August 26, 2026. The city-building game is developed by Iceflake Studios, the studio that took over development of Cities: Skylines II from Colossal Order. Players place LEGO block characters, buildings, and flora and fauna to build their own cities at a relaxed pace, from a grand metropolis to fine details. The announcement trailer showed LEGO-built cities with police and firefighters active in the scenes, and events such as fires are likely to occur. LEGO Skylines is planned for release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. A release date has not been set. The game's connection to Cities: Skylines is notable because Iceflake Studios currently works on Cities: Skylines II, which has led to speculation that LEGO Skylines could be a LEGO version of the established city-builder series.
Nihon Falcom has published its exhibition details for Tokyo Game Show 2026, which runs from September 17 to September 21 at Makuhari Messe. The company's booth will sit inside the Konami Digital Entertainment booth and will center on a display area commemorating the release of Trails in the Sky the 2nd, scheduled for September 17, 2026. The exhibit will show unreleased illustrations and development documents, plus full-scale weapon replicas that visitors can hold for photo opportunities. Official cosplayers Kipi-san and Ojigi-san will appear as Estelle and Joshua. Attendees will receive a non-sale Puni Puni Can Badge set of seven types, with the daily type varying and quantities limited. Outside the venue and near JR Kaihimmakuhari Station, the company will hand out a special booklet and all ten types of an original uchiwa fan during the three public days. A special online live by Falcom jdk BAND will stream on September 19 at 10:30 a.m. and September 20 at 4:00 p.m., featuring popular Trails series songs; no live stage will be held at the venue.
Bethesda Game Studios released a new update for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on August 21, 2026, expanding console mod features and raising mod storage to 15GB on PS5 and Xbox. However, the update changes the game's base code, affecting PC mods. Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) was updated in response, and plugins need individual updates or recompilation. Users report mods may not function if not updated.
Nihon Falcom released the demo for Trails in the Sky the 2nd on August 20, 2026, at 11:00 JST. The demo covers the full opening of the game, from the prologue "A Maiden's Resolve" through the end of Chapter 1, "The Approaching Shadow," including sub-events and quests. Players can carry their save data from the demo into the full game, continuing from Chapter 2 onward. The demo is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. To mark the demo's release, Falcom also published the opening movie on the official website. The movie is based on the original The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC and presents each scene as a full 3D remake, including battles against giant bosses that the original could not express. The full game is scheduled for release on September 17, 2026, for the same platforms. The demo also includes the battle system that switches between quick and command battles, the new Brave Rush element, and the fishing minigame. Players who have clear data from Trails in the Sky the 1st can load it at the start of the demo to obtain the linked bonus "Classic Style SC." The demo does not support the Movie Viewing or Viewer Mode functions.
Manga artist Ayano Yamane announced she has withdrawn from the manga adaptation of Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou's The Husky and His White Cat Shizun novel series. Libre Publishing had announced minutes earlier that the project is suspended. Yamane apologized for previous social media posts that caused discomfort and concern.
Bethesda Game Studios plans to release the latest update for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on August 20, 2026. The update expands the mod storage limit on console versions, which currently cap at 5GB for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The specific new capacity is not confirmed, but it may follow Fallout 4's recent increase to 15GB or 100GB.
Hello Games CEO Sean Murray responded warmly to a post about a potential Palworld collaboration, after Pocketpair publishing head John Buckley had repeatedly expressed interest. Murray's heart reaction marks the first positive response in an exchange that had seemed one-sided, raising hopes for a collaboration between the two games.
Blue Isle Studios announced on August 18, 2026, that Paradox Interactive will publish its survival craft game Guardians of the Wild Sky. The game features craftable airships, controllable dragons, and aerial battles. It is designed to be mod-friendly, with user mods available from day one of Steam Early Access, planned for 2027.
Bethesda Game Studios released a Fallout 4 update on August 18 local time, raising the BA2 archive limit from 256 to 1024 to support large mod collections. The patch adds Creation Kit fixes, PlayStation archive support, new file formats for Creations, and resolves crashes on Steam Deck and Microsoft Store.
Virtual idol group SO.ON project LaV will release its 12th single, "Endless Sky," on August 14, 2026. The song is an answer song to their debut track "SYNC LINK LIVE!!" and marks their fifth anniversary. Lyrics are by Kyoko Oyama, with composition by Hirotaka Hayakawa and Shuji Kondo, and arrangement by Kondo.
Bethesda Game Studios announced via its official X account that a Fallout 4 patch will release on August 18 local time. The patch focuses on general Creations improvements. The studio also confirmed it is working on an update for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, with details to be announced soon.
GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment will screen Hayao Miyazaki's Castle in the Sky in U.S. theaters for five days in August, marking the film's 40th anniversary. The 1986 fantasy adventure follows Pazu and Sheeta as they search for the floating castle Laputa. Screenings include both Japanese and English-language versions, plus a post-film clip from the featurette 'The World of Laputa.' Tickets are on sale now.
Digisky released the early access version of Mandate Order, a strategy game set in China's Spring and Autumn and Warring States period, on Steam and Epic Games Store on August 12, 2026. The game is priced at 2250 yen, with a 15 percent discount to 1912 yen until August 26. Players build a nation and survive an era of powerful rivals. Updates are planned from late August through December.
Thirdverse released Mayhem Dash: Sky City with Sanrio Characters for Meta Quest on July 31, 2026. The free-to-play social VR racing game, rebuilt from the early access of Hello Kitty Skyland, features races for up to 10 players and begins its first rank season, Founder Season, running through August 28, 2026.
Kadokawa's English-language e-book store BookWalker Global is expanding beyond Japanese manga and light novels, according to M12 Media CEO Samuel Pinansky. The platform, which moved to a new system run by M12 Media earlier this year, already sells original English light novels from J-Novel Club and Korean comics from Ize Press. Pinansky said the store may add traditional comics from other publishers if deals can be reached.
Hello Games founder Sean Murray released a message ahead of the 10th anniversary of No Man's Sky, which launched August 9, 2016. He announced the next update is titled COSMOS, with no details or release timing yet. Murray said players have explored less than 1% of the universe, and the studio has delivered 40 free major updates.
As the second half of 2026 approaches, Japanese gaming outlets Inside and Game Spark have each published a list of five recommended 'prep games' to play this summer before the release of highly anticipated sequels and new titles. The lists focus on games that either continue directly in story or deepen understanding of an upcoming release through shared worldviews and settings. Among the selections, 'Trails in the Sky the 2nd', a full remake sequel to 'Trails in the Sky the 1st', is highlighted for its continuous story and linked bonuses with the previous game. The article notes that the 'Trails in the Sky' series is the origin of the entire 'Trails' franchise, making it essential for series newcomers. Another pick is 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses', released in 2019, which the sources suggest may share a worldview connection with the upcoming 'Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong', citing a shared place name and a reminiscent character. Both outlets list the same five games, with 'Trails in the Sky the 2nd' and 'Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong' as the lead entries, each slated for release on September 17, 2026.
A new Skyrim Special Edition mod called Effects 11 lets users apply ENBSeries presets through the open-source Community Shaders tool. The mod is available on Nexus Mods. It includes ENB extension plugin functions, though some presets may need extra requirements or may not be compatible.
Spike Chunsoft detailed the three Japan-themed add-on content packs bundled with the physical PS5 version of Cities: Skylines Remastered Japan Special Edition on August 10. The package, priced at 6,578 yen including tax, launches September 3 and is currently available for pre-order. The included DLCs are Modern Japan, Railroads of Japan, and Shops of Shibuya. Modern Japan contains over 20 types of Japanese-style buildings and prop parts, including high-rise buildings, ramen shops, and udon shops with Japanese signage. Railroads of Japan introduces Japanese-style railways and buses, with over 30 assets including station buildings, subway stations, and bus terminals to recreate station-front scenery. Shops of Shibuya is themed after the Shibuya district, featuring low and high density commercial area buildings, parks, and unique structures that reproduce storefronts, main streets, and hidden alleys. The remastered version expands buildable areas from 9 tiles to 25 tiles and adds quick selection tools, UX improvements, a map editor, and enhanced graphics performance. The Japan Special Edition is only available as a physical version; the standard download version without the three packs releases the same day from Paradox Interactive.
Nihon Falcom and GungHo Online Entertainment streamed a new English trailer for the Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter remake. The game launches September 17 for PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam. It follows Estelle as she searches for Joshua and confronts the Enforcers of Ouroboros. The remake includes English and Japanese voice support on all platforms, with English, German, French, and Spanish text on consoles and Japanese added on PC.
A fan mod called Bard Hero brings Guitar Hero style rhythm gameplay to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition and Anniversary Edition. It builds on the roleplay mod Skyrim's Got Talent, uses a five lane note system, and includes 87 songs from another mod, BA Bard Songs. Players can also load Clone Hero chart data and use PC guitar controllers.
Game Spark reviewed the Switch version of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, the GBA sequel shelved in 2004 and revived in 2023. The review covers the story, the front-and-back world switching mechanic, transformations, and shop upgrades, noting the game's moderate difficulty and the Japanese-only Story Mode.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked U.S. President Donald Trump on July 28 to permit Starlink use for drone attacks inside Russia, according to The Atlantic. Trump said he would consider the request. Starlink is restricted inside Russia, so Ukrainian long-range drones rely on less reliable AI navigation, which limits precision against mobile targets like missile units.
Bethesda Softworks announced July 31, 2026, that it is holding sales across multiple stores to commemorate its 40th anniversary, alongside a new logo reveal. Discounts cover The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, DOOM, Wolfenstein, and Starfield titles on Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG.com, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Nintendo Store.
Nihon Falcom released the latest promotional trailer for the story RPG Trails in the Sky the 2nd on August 7, 2026. The video, set to the theme song Silver Will, Golden Wings, shows Estelle Bright and her companions deciding to set out on a new journey as senior bracers. It also condenses highlights including fierce battles against the clandestine society Ouroboros and the greatest crisis to strike the Liberl Kingdom. The game is the second installment in the full remake project following Trails in the Sky the 1st, which was released in September 2025. Based on the original The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC, it depicts the conclusion of the journey of bracers Estelle and Joshua. The remake renews character expressions, revamps event scenes, and inherits a battle system that seamlessly switches between quick battles and command battles. It also includes enhanced actions for each character and production set across the entire Liberl Kingdom. Trails in the Sky the 2nd is scheduled for release on September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Steam. The standard edition costs 8,800 yen, the Ouroboros Box costs 13,860 yen, and the Digital Deluxe Edition costs 12,650 yen, all tax included.
thatgamecompany is holding a limited-time pop-up event for Sky: Children of the Light from August 4 to 11, 2026, at the former Sanzenri site in Shibuya, Tokyo. The event commemorates the start of distribution of the interactive experience Dear Van Gogh within Sky. Visitors can experience the world of the interactive experience, which explores the life and works of Vincent van Gogh, through exhibits and spatial design.
thatgamecompany turned 20 in May 2026, and its live game Sky: Children of the Light has surpassed 300 million cumulative downloads as it enters its eighth year of operation. The studio launched a new in-game story, Dear Van Gogh, on July 17, based on real letters between Vincent van Gogh and his brother Theo. Founder and CEO Jenova Chen discussed the milestone, the new content, and his views on AI in a recent interview.
Manga UP! Global released five manga in English over the past few weeks, including I'm Now the Princess of Spring in Another World, Fantasy Gourmet, Sunbeams in the Sky, Since I Was Confessed To, Milady Has Been Acting Strange, and School Submarine Fleet: Mermaid Girls. The titles span isekai, romance comedy, and sci-fi action genres.
Nihon Falcom released new details for "Trails in the Sky the 2nd" on July 23, 2026, covering a new Viewer Mode, a fishing minigame, and character profiles for Bracer Guild receptionists and senior bracers. The Viewer Mode lets players freely arrange characters, locations, motions, and costumes from the game and DLC to create scenes and take photos. The fishing system allows players to combine rods and bait to catch different fish, which are recorded in a fishing notebook; filling the notebook earns reward items. The update also introduced four receptionists: Aina Holden (CV: Sayumi Suzushiro) at the Rolent branch, Jan (CV: Kento Ito) at Ruan, Kilika Rouran (CV: Yu Michii) at Zeiss, and Ernan (CV: Sohei Horikane) at Grancel. Three senior bracers were also detailed: Kurt Nardin (CV: Shoichiro Oumi), Carna (CV: Yurina Amami), and Graatz (CV: Yu Hatanaka). The game is the second fully remade entry in the Trails series and is scheduled for release on September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Steam.
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard posted on Reddit for the first time, revealing he has been a longtime reader of the forum. He thanked fans for their passion and stated that community feedback and ideas influence game development, signaling a more active communication stance.
A modder released "Everybody Hates Nazeem" for Skyrim Special Edition, adding 50 lines of dialogue and four new scenes where nearby NPCs react to the hated Whiterun resident's snide remarks. The mod aims to stop players hating Nazeem alone.
thatgamecompany released the interactive experience 'Dear Van Gogh: To Dearly Beloved Van Gogh' within Sky: Children of the Light, available from July 17, 2026. A limited-time pop-up event at the former Sanzenri site in Shibuya runs from August 4 to August 11, featuring free exhibits and a reservation-required wheat field installation.
Developer Digital Sky announced on July 16 that Mandate Order, a fortress-building simulation set in ancient China's Spring and Autumn and Warring States period, will enter Early Access on August 12 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game features free building, seasonal agriculture, domestic affairs with retainers from philosophical schools, diplomacy, warfare with unique units, random disasters, and a sacrificial system. A demo was available earlier this year, and the Early Access version includes a refined tutorial and improved systems.
The Recording Academy, the organization behind the Grammy Awards, selected SKY-HI and the six members of BE:FIRST as new members for 2026. They now have voting rights for the 69th Grammy Awards in February 2027 and eligibility to attend the ceremony. The selection is separate from any nomination. The move comes as BMSG, the label that manages both, pushes for global expansion.
Modder GingasVR has released 'SkyrimVR FBT - Full Body Tracking with Physics' on Nexus Mods, adding full-body tracking to Skyrim VR. Players can kick enemies and objects with adjustable damage, knockback, and stamina. The mod requires SteamVR and 2-3 physical trackers. Future updates plan support for chest, elbow, and knee trackers.
Nihon Falcom's Trails in the Sky the 1st, a full remake of the 2004 RPG Trails in the Sky FC, is currently on sale at 50% off on both the Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store, marking the game's lowest prices to date. The sale runs on the eShop until July 19, 2026, and on the PS Store until July 29, 2026, with the Nintendo Switch version priced at 4,400 yen (down from 8,800 yen) and the PS5 version also at 4,400 yen. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is listed at 4,475 yen. The promotion coincides with the upcoming release of the direct sequel, Trails in the Sky the 2nd, a full remake of Trails in the Sky SC, which launches on September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PS5, Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. The 2nd is priced at 8,800 yen for the standard edition and 8,950 yen for the Switch 2 Edition, with a limited edition Ouroboros Box at 13,860 yen. Pre-orders for the 2nd include a download code for the original Trails in the Sky FC. The articles also detail new features in the 2nd, including the Break Rush quick battle mechanic and the Legion Boost enemy enhancement, as well as new characters Anelace and Kevin.
The Anime Feminist review of the first episode of Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky criticizes the show for centering its narrative on a sighted male protagonist, Sorano, rather than the blind female lead, Koharu. The review argues that this perspective positions Koharu as a character to be observed and educated about, rather than a fully realized subject.
Nintendo Switch Online members can play the full game for free from July 6 to July 12, with save data transfer to the full version. A 50% sale on the download version runs through July 19. The sequel, Trails in the Sky the 2nd, launches September 17.
Dark Horse Manga announced four new manga licenses during its Anime Expo panel on Friday, including Kenji Tsuruta's The Sky is but One Roof of the World and Gou Tanabe's H.P. Lovecraft's The Haunter of the Dark. All titles are scheduled for spring 2027 release and are available for pre-order now.
HYPER REAL announced on July 3 that its building cleaning action and life simulation game Sky The Scraper will release for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PS5 this winter. The PC version has a 100% positive rating on Steam from 42 reviews. Publishing for the console versions is handled by Chorus Worldwide.
The UHD Directors Cut Upgrade DLC for Iron Sky: Invasion, a space flight simulator based on the film about Moon Nazis, is now available on Steam and GOG.com. It adds 4K cutscenes, high-resolution textures, an improved particle system, and six new music tracks, with a 40% discount until July 9.
thatgamecompany announced a collaboration cafe with Sweets Paradise for Sky: Children of the Light, running from August 1 to 31 across five stores in two phases. The event commemorates the in-game Dear Van Gogh experience and will feature themed menus and goods with newly drawn Van Gogh-inspired illustrations. Reservations open June 28.
Nihon Falcom updated the official website for Trails in the Sky the 2nd on June 18, 2026, revealing new character profiles and system details. The full remake of Trails in the Sky SC is set for release on September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and PC via Steam. The newly introduced characters include Brigadier General Cassius Bright (voiced by Kenji Hamada), Estelle's father who has rejoined the Royal Army after resigning as a bracer; General Morgan (Kozo Dozaka), the stubborn leader of the Border Regiment; Lieutenant Colonel Maximilian Seed (Kengo Takanashi), the captain of Ravenston Fortress; and Queen Alicia von Auslese (Eriko Nakamura), the 26th queen of Liberl. Duke Dunan (Yuta Odagaki) and his butler Philip Renard (Kazuki Kiyan) also return from the first remake. On the system side, the tactical orbment has been upgraded to a new model with seven quartz slots, up from six. Slot enhancements allow equipping higher-grade quartz and using more powerful orbal arts. Five high-level arts were shown: Blue Ascension, Silfarion, Abyss Fall, Lost Mobius, and Zodiac. The cooking system now includes attack dishes that can be produced when cooking fails; these can be used in command battles to deal damage without consuming CP or EP. Some dishes also provide buffs that carry over from quick battles to command battles for up to two turns.
Spike Chunsoft announced the PS5 package version of Cities: Skylines Remaster Japan Special Edition will release September 3, 2026, with pre-orders opening June 16. The package includes three Japanese-themed DLC packs. Owners of the PS4 version can upgrade to the base PS5 remaster for 110 yen.
The staff for the Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky television anime released the third English-subtitled trailer on Wednesday, previewing the opening theme song "Hitohira" by singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata. The anime premieres on July 6 on AT-X and other channels. The series adapts Nanigashi Shima and raemz's novel and is directed by Joe Yoshizaki at MAKARIA.
Rokaplay and Cyberwave have released 'Solar Punk: Sky Islands', a cooperative survival craft game set on floating islands. Players use renewable energy like solar, wind, and hydro power to build bases and explore. The game supports up to four-player online co-op and is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. It is also on Xbox Game Pass.