IRIAM × PANORA Project Introduces 20 VTubers at Once
The feature spotlights 20 rising IRIAM VTubers at once, giving the community a single reference point for new talent across the C1 to C5 ranks.
PANORA
Touken Ranbu Pazu Giri Gets TGS 2026 Booth With Joint Stage
The joint stage pairs the upcoming puzzle RPG with the long-running Touken Ranbu ONLINE, and the DMM GAMES booth is described as its largest ever, signaling the company's push around the franchise at TGS 2026.
4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp
viviON GAMES Cloud Service Launches August 26
The service directly targets the 11.7 million former PC gamers identified in viviON's survey, who cited life-stage changes like employment and marriage as the main reason they quit, framing the launch as a way to reconnect that audience with games.
GAME Watch, 4Gamer.net, Automaton, and 3 more
EGG Console The Legend of Heroes III: The White Witch Renewal PC-9801 Launches on Switch
This release marks the 112th entry in the EGG Console series, extending D4 Enterprise's retro distribution line on Switch with a title positioned as the opening work of the Gagharv Trilogy, the second period of the Legend of Heroes series.
4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp
Haikyu!! Reveals VS the Little Giant Visual and Where the Monsters Go Action PV
The new visuals and PV, released together on Haikyu!! Day, set up the two 2027 productions as parallel showdowns between top aces and their setters, with the movie's concept visual directly framing the battle for the Little Giant title.
Anime Anime
Desktop Mate Adds Kizuna AI Kamatte AI-chan DLC on Steam
The DLC expands the Kizuna AI lineup on Desktop Mate with a new costume model and the platform's largest motion set, while the multi-character feature lets owners of both DLCs run two Kizuna AIs side by side.
PANORA
VTuber Shikisima Tetra Essay Collection Set for August 2026 Release
The essay collection extends Shikisima Tetra's walking Vlog and alcohol-focused content into print, offering fans a deeper look at her personal reflections and creative process.
PANORA
Chiikawa Charapaki Sashimata Included Ver. Releases August 31
The product extends the Chiikawa merchandise line with a gag item, the sashimata, tied to the series' popularity and the current theatrical film.
Anime Anime
Pompompurin Teams Up With TEAM JAPAN for Sporty Goods Line
The collaboration arrives as Pompompurin celebrates its 30th anniversary and a record-breaking win in the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking, giving the character fresh merchandise momentum ahead of the Asian Games.
Anime Anime
Mattel Brick Shop Recreates Original Xbox at 1/1 Scale
The kit turns the original Xbox console into a collector's display piece with interactive dioramas, targeting adult and collector audiences through Mattel's Brick Shop brand.
Game Spark
TENGA and New Panty & Stocking Launch Collaboration Items
The collaboration pairs TENGA's standard products with the anime's distinctive art style, moving items from an event-only sale to a simultaneous general release in Japan and the US.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Black Myth: Zhong Kui Gameplay Trailer Shows Sword Combat and Ally Cooperation
The footage suggests combat has evolved beyond Black Myth: Wukong, with allied cooperation and character switching now part of the action.
Game Spark
Weather Balloon Tracker SondeHub Becomes a Wartime Tool
A hobbyist domain acquired as a joke evolved into a system that military and civilian users may rely on in wartime, forcing its operator to balance open data with security and commercial requests.
GIGAZINE
YouTube Offers Creators Millions to Keep Videos Off Netflix
YouTube is using direct payments and brand campaign access to keep top creators from taking Netflix deals, a sign the two platforms are now competing directly for the same talent.
GIGAZINE
Rhythm Adventure Nientum - Op.ZERO Sets October 14 Full Release
The full release completes the story that early access began, and the simultaneous mobile launch extends the game beyond Steam.
Game Spark
Over the Top: WWI Free US Expeditionary Forces DLC Gets Launch Trailer
The DLC expands Over the Top: WWI with a new faction and substantial first-person view improvements, while the free weekend offers a chance for new players to try the 100v100 shooter.
Game Spark
Cognition CEO Scott Wu Denies SpaceX Acquisition Reports
The denial comes days after SpaceX completed its acquisition of Cursor developer Anysphere, and Wu has repeatedly stated he intends to keep Cognition independent.
GIGAZINE
BL Mystery Horror Ookegare Comes to Nintendo Switch With New Episodes
The Switch port brings the previously PC-only 18+ BL mystery to a mainstream console audience, with new content planned for the port.
Game Spark
James Pond Legacy Collection Brings 4 Games and 12 Versions to Switch 2
The collection packages the full James Pond series in one Switch 2 release, with a limited production run of 6,000 units.
4Gamer.net
Fallout 76 Gen 9 Boost Update Arrives September 15
The September 15 update finally delivers the long-delayed native PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of Fallout 76, alongside a new event and a system that lets players revisit past season rewards.
Automaton
Cowboy Bebop x Number Rock T-Shirts and Denim Tote Bags Go on Sale
The collaboration extends Cowboy Bebop merchandise into Number Rock's vintage-style apparel line, with a lottery system for the premium print and a giveaway campaign tied to the launch.
Dengeki Hobby Web
OpenAI Launches Private Safety Processing Preview With Zero Data Retention
Private Safety Processing extends safety monitoring from individual interactions to full patterns without breaking the Zero Data Retention promise, addressing the tension between abuse detection and data privacy for enterprise API customers.
GIGAZINE
Vapor World Early Access Opens to 25% Positive Reviews, Dev Drops AI Cutscenes
The developer reversed its AI policy within a day of launch, pulling generative AI cutscenes from the game and restoring hand-made originals after negative reviews cited AI as a major immersion problem.
Game Spark
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Sets September 15 Launch With Game Pass Support
The game marks the RuneScape series' first console release, bringing the franchise to a broader audience with cross-play and Game Pass availability at launch.
Game Spark