Anime News Network Launches Expanded Summer 2026 Preview Guide
The expansion to two-episode coverage and a larger critic roster signals a more thorough early-season assessment for viewers deciding what to watch.
Anime News Network
Pokémon Sleep Adds Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup for 3rd Anniversary
The addition of the Sinnoh starters and a large-scale in-person event mark a significant expansion of Pokémon Sleep's content and community engagement for its third anniversary.
4Gamer.net
Soara and the House of Monsters TV Anime Announced for 2027
The adaptation pairs a director known for dark fantasy action with a premise that inverts the monster-fighting trope into a story about construction and coexistence, giving FelixFilm a high-concept project that stands apart from typical fantasy anime.
Anime News Network, Anime Corner
Disney Pixel RPG to End Service on September 30
The shutdown timeline gives players a clear three-month window to finish content and claim refunds, a structured wind-down that is not always standard for mobile game closures.
GAME Watch, Denfaminicogamer
World of Tanks: Heat Season 1 'Lost Eden' Launches With New Agent and Desert Map
The first season of Wargaming's hybrid tank-hero shooter introduces a decoy-focused agent and map that lean into the game's unique blend of vehicle combat and hero abilities, while the promised QoL update addresses early community feedback.
Automaton
FGO Exhibition Stargazing Corridor Reveals 14 New Servant Illustrations
The exhibition and festival mark the first major in-person FGO events after the conclusion of Main Story Part 2, offering fans a retrospective of the decade-long narrative arc.
Denfaminicogamer, Inside
Sony to End PS5 Physical Disc Production in 2028, Close PS3 and PS Vita Stores in 2027
The twin announcements mark the first time Sony has set a firm end date for PS5 physical media, signaling that the company expects the current generation to complete its transition to digital-only releases within the next two years.
4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Denfaminicogamer
Tim Sweeney Says Steam's High Fees Keep Free-To-Play Games Away, Critics Push Back
Sweeney's latest salvo in the long-running commission debate reopens the question of whether Valve's fee structure actually costs it revenue, but the counterexamples and Epic's own financial troubles weaken his case.
Automaton
AmiAmi Hobby Camp Exhibitor List for Wonder Festival 2026 Summer Announced
The AmiAmi Hobby Camp lineup provides a consolidated preview of the major figure and hobby brands exhibiting at Wonder Festival 2026 Summer, one of Japan's largest garage kit and figure events.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Pirate Horror 'Forsaken Fleet' Announced for PC
The announcement adds a narrative-driven horror title to the pirate genre, with a focus on environmental storytelling and a compass mechanic that leads to both desires and dangers.
Game Spark
Junji Ito Attends IVE Live Performance, Shares Group Photo and Autograph Exchange
The collaboration between a leading horror manga creator and a top K-pop group bridges two distinct fanbases and ties into a live-action drama adaptation of Ito's work.
Magmix
Ai Vibe Coding Drives 181,000 Mobile Game Releases in Six Months
The data shows AI tools are flooding app stores with games, but the revenue and trust benefits remain concentrated among top publishers, while developer sentiment toward AI has turned sharply negative.
GIGAZINE
Aniplex Posts Record Sales as Studio Profits Stall
The earnings gap between Aniplex and its studios illustrates a persistent industry pattern where parent rightsholding companies capture profit while production studios face rising costs.
Animenomics
Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 Trailer Previews Theme Songs, Adds Cast Member
The new trailer confirms that the long-delayed second season, announced five years ago, now has a concrete premiere date and a full production lineup, signaling the project is finally moving toward release.
Anime News Network, Anime Corner
Game Spark Feature Revisits Scarlet Nexus Action on 5th Anniversary
The feature signals sustained editorial interest in Scarlet Nexus five years after release, driven by director Kenji Anabuki's unusual personal promotion streak and ongoing fan engagement.
Game Spark
FGO Event Offers Free Gray Lily as Saber or Lancer Choice
The choose-one-of-two welfare servant format, previously used for Mecha Eli-chan, returns for Gray Lily, giving players a permanent decision between two distinct class kits from a single event.
Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, Inside
Farming Simulator 25 Gets SKY Agriculture Pack With 12 New Implements
The pack deepens Farming Simulator 25's equipment roster with a real-world French brand, adding specialized machines for specific cultivation stages that were previously less detailed.
4Gamer.net
Unity Revises Terms to Restrict Third-Party AI Tools
The revision tightens Unity's control over how AI tools interact with its engine, potentially disrupting workflows that use unapproved third-party MCP servers or AI agents.
Automaton
AlleyInn Opens Steam Page for Survival Horror Comedy 100-Yen Exorcist
The game's emphasis on throwing useless supplies as a primary combat method and the escalating anger meter set it apart from typical survival horror, leaning into comedy.
Game Spark
Conan Exiles Enhanced Free Update Legacy of the Giant-Kings Starts July 21
The announcement extends the life of Conan Exiles Enhanced, which recently hit a peak concurrent player count of 47,949, with a multi-part narrative and a community-requested repair system.
4Gamer.net
Vspo! Refunds All Studio Members After Anime Production Schedule Review
The refund signals that Vspo!'s anime project faces significant production delays, but the group is choosing to close the paid membership program rather than keep supporters waiting indefinitely without a timeline.
MoguLive
Delta Force Season Meltdown Launches With Rainbow Six Siege Collab
Season Meltdown marks the first major crossover for Delta Force and introduces a map with dynamic player-driven outcomes, signaling a shift toward deeper tactical and narrative content.
4Gamer.net
Terminal War Brings The Last of Us Factions-Style Combat to 4v4 Tactical TPS
The game directly targets players still seeking the tense, small-scale competitive experience that The Last of Us Online would have provided, offering a grounded alternative to the current trend of complex live-service shooters.
Game Spark
Puppet Sunsun and Zoff Launch Eyewear Collection With Food-Themed Designs
This collaboration extends Puppet Sunsun's merchandising reach into the eyewear category, a move that capitalizes on the franchise's large social media audience and its established pattern of cross-category product tie-ins.
Dengeki Hobby Web, Inside, Anime Anime