Dungeon Antiqua 2 Reaches PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch
The console release brings the SFC-era-style dungeon crawler to a wider audience, with a 15 percent discount running on each platform until September 2.
Game Spark
Ayano Go's Three-Hour Burn Makeup for Film 'mentor' Stuns Fans
The reveal centers on the physical transformation of Ayano Go, whose unrecognizable appearance in three hours of special makeup has drawn strong social media reactions ahead of the film's October release.
Magmix
Avex Chairman Matsuura Lets AI Run His note Account, 20,000 Followers in a Week
Matsuura's account shows how a personal archive built over decades can be turned into a working AI writer, with the chairman reading every comment and planning to continue.
ASCII.jp
Baki's Hanma Baki Joins Banpresto's Grandista Line Under Itagaki Supervision
The Grandista line, known for its large-scale prize figures, now includes Hanma Baki, with the 30th anniversary illustration serving as the basis for the sculpt under the creator's direct oversight.
Inside
Prime 1 Studio Turns God of War Ragnarok's Atreus Into a 1/3 Scale Statue
The statue's DX Bonus version, which includes the mask Odin coveted, is limited to 350 units and sold only through Prime 1 Studio's online store in Japan, making it a collector-focused release.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Hospitalized Patients Use Generative AI to Ship 78 Games
The session shows generative AI as a practical accessibility tool, letting patients with limited mobility finish games at a pace they could not manage before.
GameBusiness.jp
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Update 2.0 Benchmark Shows FPS Gains in CPU-Heavy Scenes
The engine migration to Unreal Engine 5.5.4 delivers measurable performance gains where the CPU was the bottleneck, alongside a full graphics overhaul that includes new weather and stealth mechanics.
Game Spark
Watcher of Realms Adds Assassin's Creed Heroes in Crossover Event
The crossover brings four Assassin's Creed protagonists into the free-to-play tower defense RPG, with Ezio free to all players, expanding the game's hero roster and event content.
Automaton
Classic Novel Game 'Ooe' Gets Switch Port Announcement
The port marks a notable expansion for a PC-origin indie BL title, which the Automaton article notes recorded approximately 15,000 downloads on DLsite and ranked 4th in the BL category's annual ranking, now reaching a broader console audience with multilingual support.
Denfaminicogamer, Automaton
Front Mission Third Remake 90% Off on Nintendo Store Sparks Pricing Error Speculation
The discount pattern on the domestic Nintendo Store inverts the pricing logic seen on other storefronts, suggesting a possible pricing error that could be corrected.
Automaton
NINJA GAIDEN 4 Team Details Design Flow That Aims to Prevent Rework
The session offers a concrete, reusable design methodology for action games that prioritizes pre-implementation simulation to cut rework, a workflow applicable beyond AAA teams.
GameBusiness.jp
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