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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cloudflare Reproduces Remote Spectre Attack on Workers, Reads Data at 12 Bits per Second
The successful reproduction shows that Cloudflare's existing countermeasures, including DyPrIs and disabled multithreading, were insufficient against a remote timer that amplifies cache timing differences over the network.
GIGAZINE
Pocketpair Brings Its Largest Ever Booth to Tokyo Game Show 2026
The booth's scale and hands-on lineup mark Pocketpair's biggest public showing since Palworld's official release, using the event to push both its flagship title and its publishing arm.
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Blue Archive Director Kim Yong-ha Keynotes BIC2026 on Subculture, IP, and AI
Kim's keynote frames subculture games as full 'worlds' built on relationships and fan creation, and argues that human aesthetic judgment is the remaining edge as AI floods the market with content.
4Gamer.net
FRUITS ZIPPER Event Gets TELASA Special Edition With Projection Dance Coverage
The TELASA special edition extends the event's reach beyond the terrestrial broadcast, giving fans complete behind-the-scenes access to the Projection Dance the members prioritized.
ASCII.jp
Idle RPG Taskbar Hero Adds Plague Zone Update in Early September
The Plague Zone update is the first major content drop under the game's 2027 roadmap, introducing endgame difficulty and a monetized skin system.
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NGS Adds Beach Wars '26 Limited-Time Quest
The update pairs a summer event quest with revival scratch lines and a new special ability, giving players a two-week window to collect limited rewards before the seasonal content rotates out.
4Gamer.net
POLYSTRIKE Announced: Top-Down Shooter Born From a DOTA2 Custom Game
POLYSTRIKE's transition from a DOTA2 custom game into a standalone release shows how community-made modes can evolve into full commercial projects with direct Valve involvement.
Denfaminicogamer
30 MINUTES LABEL Reveals Silhouettes and Runners Ahead of 15th Product Presentation
The early runner reveals give builders a concrete look at what BANDAI SPIRITS will announce at its 15th 30 MINUTES LABEL presentation, with the SHINE COLORS kit joining the 30MS lineup.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Cyber Formula Super Asurada NEON Ver. Lottery Opens on Premium Bandai
The lottery sale ties a limited-edition Cyber Formula figure to a real-world ride experience at MegaHobby EXPO 2026, giving collectors a reason to enter beyond the product itself.
Dengeki Hobby Web