other 2 sources · Jun 18
The suspension marks a rare admission from a major streaming platform that its own pricing UI misled customers, potentially setting a precedent for how subscription services in Japan disclose automatic contract conversions.
KAI-YOU, ASCII.jp
games 4 sources · Jun 18
This is the second annual Arc System Works showcase, following a 2025 event that revealed multiple new IPs, making it a key indicator of the studio's upcoming lineup beyond its established fighting game franchises.
GAME Watch, Inside, Game Spark
games 2 sources · Jun 18
The sale bundles KRAFTON's diverse portfolio-from indie hits like Dinkum to AAA titles like Hi-Fi RUSH-under one publisher event, signaling the company's strategy to cross-promote its acquired studios and upcoming releases on Steam.
4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp
games 3 sources · Jun 18
The case highlights how a small indie developer's homage to a classic Japanese game can trigger accusations of plagiarism and legal threats, potentially killing a project before it launches.
Automaton, Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
figures 1 sources · Jun 18
A student exhibition character that went viral on social media is being commercialized as a prize figure, showing how online buzz can drive merchandise decisions.
Inside
other 1 sources · Jun 18
The Snapdragon Reality Elite marks Qualcomm's push to bring on-device generative AI, including LLMs and LVMs, to next-generation XR hardware, with a focus on power efficiency and reduced heat.
4Gamer.net
other 1 sources · Jun 18
The new images offer a rare, candid look at the young cast of a major Netflix youth-entertainment series that streams exclusively from June 11, 2026.
Cinema Today
vtuber 1 sources · Jun 18
The book and event mark a decade of a cult internet radio show that has drawn celebrity listeners like Hoshino Gen and built a dedicated following through its weekly themed talks.
KAI-YOU
games 1 sources · Jun 18
Lore addresses a long-standing gap in game development tooling by combining Git-like hash-based data handling with centralized access control, reducing storage and transfer costs for multi-gigabyte asset files.
GIGAZINE
games 2 sources · Jun 18
The collaboration brings two major Tsuburaya Productions properties into the tactical RPG, expanding its crossover reach beyond the existing Kabutack skin.
Game Spark
games 6 sources · Jun 18
This marks the first time a fully functional, officially licensed 1:1 scale Pip-Boy 3000 replica has been released in Japan, turning a iconic game interface into a wearable collector's item.
4Gamer.net, GAME Watch, Automaton, and 3 more
music 1 sources · Jun 18
The event revealed how the band approached writing the theme song, with vocalist Yoho Kikuchi saying he wrote it 'putting my life on the line,' and director Kanai confirming the band members also appear in the film.
Eiga Natalie
figures 2 sources · Jun 18
The multi-balm marks a rare cosmetics crossover for Chiikawa, expanding the franchise beyond apparel and accessories into personal care products.
GAME Watch (Impress), Inside
games 1 sources · Jun 18
The release adds a cult 1985 PC-8801 sci-fi adventure to the EGG Console lineup, preserving a command-input game from Riverhill Soft that had been largely inaccessible on modern hardware.
4Gamer.net
games 1 sources · Jun 18
The presentation offers a rare public reckoning from a major game company on the practical contradictions between blockchain's promise of open freedom and the operational need for control.
4Gamer.net
games 1 sources · Jun 18
The data shows that cheating via converter devices is concentrated among top-tier console players, a harder-to-detect problem that Respawn is now actively targeting with a new large-scale detection system.
Automaton
other 1 sources · Jun 18
The leaked documents reveal the scale of OpenAI's spending as it pursues an IPO, with losses ballooning even as revenue triples, and a single $30 billion accounting charge tied to its for-profit restructuring dominating the 2025 bottom line.
GIGAZINE
other 1 sources · Jun 18
The update treats design and code as a single flow rather than separate tasks, which could change how teams move from UI mockups to working software.
GIGAZINE
vtuber 1 sources · Jun 18
The store page opening and demo release confirm the June 25 launch window for a fully voiced visual novel built around VTuber Inuyama Tamaki, with support from two other known internet personalities.
PANORA
vtuber 1 sources · Jun 18
The project shows a new form of VTuber fan content where unauthorized 3D modeling is executed as a carefully prepared prank, balancing creativity with respect for official production boundaries.
KAI-YOU
games 2 sources · Jun 18
The Switch port brings new visual content to a PC visual novel that has maintained a 96% positive user rating on Steam, expanding its audience to a new platform.
Automaton
games 5 sources · Jun 18
The attack cooking mechanic and expanded orbment system show Falcom is adding new combat layers to the remake rather than simply updating the visuals of the 2006 original.
4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp, Automaton, and 1 more
other 2 sources · Jun 18
The film's Japanese release brings a Korean box office hit that succeeded on a premise of reluctant candidates competing to avoid leadership, a comedic inversion of typical succession dramas.
Eiga Natalie, Cinema Today
games 2 sources · Jun 18
The demo gives players early access to the expansion's new story, battle system, and online features ahead of the July 9 release, while also offering transferable rewards to the full game.
GAME Watch (Impress)