Jajamaru's Hyakki Yakouden Announced as Hack-and-Slash for 2027
games 2 sources · Aug 28

Jajamaru's Hyakki Yakouden Announced as Hack-and-Slash for 2027

The release window shift from 2026 to 2027, combined with the first platform reveal, signals a longer development cycle for a series that celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2025, suggesting City Connection is investing more heavily in this entry.

GAME Watch, Game Spark
Perceptum Horror Game Gets New Footage, Spring 2027 Release Window
games 2 sources · Aug 28

Perceptum Horror Game Gets New Footage, Spring 2027 Release Window

Perceptum marks Duck Reaction's first horror project, and the studio's stated design, where the building itself reacts to the player's footsteps and breathing, suggests a focus on environmental feedback that could distinguish it in the crowded indie horror space.

Denfaminicogamer, Automaton
Mariachi Legends Sets April 27, 2027 Release Date
games 2 sources · Aug 28

Mariachi Legends Sets April 27, 2027 Release Date

The release date confirms a four-year development cycle for a Mexican studio's follow-up to a well-received Metroidvania, with a multi-platform launch that includes both current and last-generation consoles.

Denfaminicogamer, Automaton
FDE Provider Chaos Map Lists 38 Firms in 7 Categories
industry 1 sources · Aug 28

FDE Provider Chaos Map Lists 38 Firms in 7 Categories

The map highlights a surge in FDE service launches concentrated in summer 2026, but the scarcity of public pricing and named case studies means buyers still face a transparency gap when selecting vendors.

ASCII.jp
Gaijin Network's 'Active Matter' Set for September 15 Release
games 2 sources · Aug 28

Gaijin Network's 'Active Matter' Set for September 15 Release

The shift away from the free-to-play model that defined 'War Thunder' and 'Enlisted' marks a strategic departure for Gaijin Network, positioning 'Active Matter' as a premium-priced extraction shooter in a crowded genre.

4Gamer.net, Game Spark
TankRat Release Date Set for January 2027
games 2 sources · Aug 28

TankRat Release Date Set for January 2027

The release date announcement confirms that TankRat, which was delayed from spring 2026, is now set for a January 2027 launch, and owners of TankHead on the Epic Games Store are planned to receive a free upgrade.

Denfaminicogamer, Automaton
Tides of Annihilation Trailer Adds Guinevere, Lancelot, New Voice Cast
games 3 sources · Aug 28

Tides of Annihilation Trailer Adds Guinevere, Lancelot, New Voice Cast

The trailer shifts the narrative focus from Gwendolyn's solo survival to her role as a new Arthur-like leader, with Guinevere as a guide and Lancelot as a summonable knight, which the sources describe as a reworking of Arthurian legend rather than a direct adaptation.

GAME Watch (Impress), Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
UN:Me Reveals Soul I and Soul III Details, Opens Official Site
games 2 sources · Aug 28

UN:Me Reveals Soul I and Soul III Details, Opens Official Site

The official website's interactive feature turns the game's central moral choice into a community discussion tool, letting players debate which soul deserves deletion before the game even launches.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
Pokemon Designer James Turner Joins The Pokemon Company International
industry 2 sources · Aug 28

Pokemon Designer James Turner Joins The Pokemon Company International

Turner's path to The Pokemon Company International went through independence, a route that differs from other Game Freak alumni like Junichi Masuda, and his appointment signals a continued investment in the franchise's visual identity.

Automaton, Denfaminicogamer
Horror Party Game Twisted Party Launches on Steam
games 2 sources · Aug 28

Horror Party Game Twisted Party Launches on Steam

The game's framing as a party game that requires betraying friends and depicts graphic gore in a low-poly style sets it apart from typical party titles, and its low price point of 655 yen lowers the barrier for groups to try it.

4Gamer.net, Game Spark
Tsugunohi -Amatsuyou neku Sukui no Ito- Launches on Steam
games 2 sources · Aug 28

Tsugunohi -Amatsuyou neku Sukui no Ito- Launches on Steam

The release reframes a series known for its minimalist horror around a social theme, internet bashing and the perpetrator's family, while its cumulative YouTube views exceeding 150 million point to a large existing audience.

4Gamer.net, Game Spark
Red River Anime Adds Sōma Saitō, Shun Horie to Cast
anime 2 sources · Aug 28

Red River Anime Adds Sōma Saitō, Shun Horie to Cast

The announcement confirms the series will continue with a second cour beginning September 29, bringing the total to 24 episodes, a rare length for a shojo adaptation.

Anime News Network, AnimationXpress Anime
Tokyo Game Show 2026 Offers Free LINE Stamps With Cloud, Sonic, Diana
games 1 sources · Aug 28

Tokyo Game Show 2026 Offers Free LINE Stamps With Cloud, Sonic, Diana

The inclusion of an unreleased game's character, Tasha Severskaya from Ace Combat 8, in the stamp lineup gives an early official look at a title that has not yet been shown publicly, making the stamps a promotional vehicle beyond simple fan service.

Denfaminicogamer
ASUS Launches TUF Gaming T700 Mini Compact Desktop PC
other 1 sources · Aug 28

ASUS Launches TUF Gaming T700 Mini Compact Desktop PC

The T700 Mini brings TUF Gaming's MIL-STD 810H durability rating, typically associated with laptops and larger towers, into a sub-16-liter desktop form factor that still allows GPU choices up to an RTX 5060 Ti.

ASCII.jp