Sony Reaffirms PS5 Exclusivity With 'Only On PS5' Video
games 3 sources · Aug 27

Sony Reaffirms PS5 Exclusivity With 'Only On PS5' Video

The video appears to formalize a strategy shift for SIE's single-player lineup, aligning with the anonymous-source reporting and the removal of PC references from official materials, even without an explicit policy statement.

Automaton, Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
DEATH NOTE Ichiban Kuji 2 Reveals Near and Mello Figures
figures 2 sources · Aug 27

DEATH NOTE Ichiban Kuji 2 Reveals Near and Mello Figures

The early reveal of Near and Mello figures, both antagonists from the manga's second half, signals the Ichiban Kuji line is covering the full cast rather than just the iconic Light and L pairing.

Dengeki Hobby Web, Inside
Three Ukiyo-e Package Entry Grade Gunpla Release August 29
figures 1 sources · Aug 27

Three Ukiyo-e Package Entry Grade Gunpla Release August 29

BANDAI SPIRITS is positioning these ukiyo-e package kits as souvenirs for overseas customers, a rare instance of the company framing Gunpla as a traditional Japanese craft rather than just a hobby product.

Dengeki Hobby Web
Twitch Sued Over Amazon AI Training Setting
industry 3 sources · Aug 27

Twitch Sued Over Amazon AI Training Setting

The case hinges on whether a default-enabled AI training setting, disclosed only after implementation, breaches Twitch's contractual promises to creators, a question that could set precedent for how platforms obtain consent for generative AI training data.

Automaton, GIGAZINE, GameBusiness.jp
'BAKUDO' Preview: Dodgeball With Souls-like Parry Timing
games 3 sources · Aug 27

'BAKUDO' Preview: Dodgeball With Souls-like Parry Timing

The previews consistently describe 'BAKUDO' as a 'death game' where the thrill comes from learning boss patterns, a rarity for a ball sport, suggesting it could carve a niche for action-game fans seeking a fresh twist on dodgeball.

Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, Game Spark
Mebius Revives 1993 SFC RPG Bazoo! Magic World for Switch
games 3 sources · Aug 27

Mebius Revives 1993 SFC RPG Bazoo! Magic World for Switch

The revival brings a 33-year-old cult classic to modern hardware at a fraction of its current used market price, while the inclusion of play speed and rewind features directly addresses the original's criticized battle length.

Automaton, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
Lumi Master Sets September 17 Release for iOS and Android
games 3 sources · Aug 27

Lumi Master Sets September 17 Release for iOS and Android

The game's 1000x speed-up function and emphasis on reducing gameplay burden suggest a deliberate push to attract time-constrained players, a market segment the sources say the developers targeted with a design philosophy of easy play in short sessions.

Automaton, Denfaminicogamer, Inside
Police Simulator Series New Entry Announced for 2027 Release
games 3 sources · Aug 27

Police Simulator Series New Entry Announced for 2027 Release

Grip Studios, previously known for collaboration and porting work on titles like Mafia: Origins, Civilization VII, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, is taking the lead on this entry, signaling a potential shift in the series' development approach.

Automaton, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
AMPLITUDE Studios Announces HUMANKIND 2 for 2027
games 3 sources · Aug 27

AMPLITUDE Studios Announces HUMANKIND 2 for 2027

The live-action trailer clarification addresses a growing skepticism about AI-generated media in game announcements, with AMPLITUDE Studios choosing transparency over silence.

Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, Game Spark
Wuthering Waves Concert Tour To the New World Opens Tokyo Run
games 3 sources · Aug 27

Wuthering Waves Concert Tour To the New World Opens Tokyo Run

The concert's live renditions and on-stage recreations of cutscenes show how deeply Wuthering Waves' music and story have resonated with players, a sign of the game's growing cultural footprint beyond its initial release.

4Gamer.net, Inside, Game Spark
Frictional Games Unveils ONTOS Gameplay Trailer at gamescom 2026
games 3 sources · Aug 27

Frictional Games Unveils ONTOS Gameplay Trailer at gamescom 2026

This marks Frictional Games' return to narrative-driven sci-fi horror since SOMA, with a premise that questions the nature of reality and pushes the boundaries between science and ethics.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
Pony Island 2: Panda Circus Gets April 28, 2027 Release Date
games 3 sources · Aug 27

Pony Island 2: Panda Circus Gets April 28, 2027 Release Date

The game's premise, involving staking one's soul against gods and featuring real influencers as in-game deities, signals a deliberate expansion of Daniel Mullins' signature metafictional style into a more chaotic, live-action-blended production.

4Gamer.net, Automaton, Game Spark