DIG Raiders: Anomaly Extraction Sets September 11 PC Launch
The game bundles several popular genre elements into a single co-op mining loop, a pitch that could stand out in the crowded Steam release slate this fall.
Automaton
PaRappa the Rapper and WIND AND SEA Mark 30 Years With Apparel Line
The collaboration marks the 30th anniversary of PaRappa the Rapper with a new illustration by creator Rodney A. Greenblat, extending the franchise into everyday fashion goods.
Denfaminicogamer
Detective Marnie Big News Set for Champion RED October Issue
The announcement follows the manga's Kindle-driven resurgence and a new one-shot in the July issue, suggesting the October news could extend the revival.
Denfaminicogamer
Disney+ Reveals Cast for Live-Action Webtoon Series A Man's Man
The casting announcement confirms the adaptation is moving forward with a director known for Disney+ work, signaling the platform's continued investment in webtoon-based live-action series.
Anime News Network
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Update 2.0 Lands August 20 With Graphics Overhaul
The update and the Cost of Hope expansion DLC land on the same August 20 date, pairing the game's largest technical refresh with its next story chapter in one release.
4Gamer.net
RyzaChat AI RPG Gets Launch-Day Live Stream With Ryza Voice Actress
The Atelier Ryza franchise gets an AI chat-driven mobile RPG from SpiralAI, with a launch-day stream on Famitsu TUBE presenting the game through its voice actress.
ASCII.jp
Kyarapu AI Chat Service Launches Web Ads With Kanata Hongo
The commercials mark Kyarapu's first web advertising push, using a well-known actor to communicate its core pitch of user-driven storytelling.
ASCII.jp
Pilaf Seijin Writes New Song for PS5 Commercial Featuring Six Games
The collaboration links a rapper who rose from TikTok and MC battles to a Budokan solo show with PlayStation's gaming audience, using a song that weaves in the worlds of six games.
KAI-YOU
Kingdom Hearts Ichiban Kuji Launches With Sora and Riku Statues
The lottery marks the first time Riku has been made into a figure in Ichiban Kuji, pairing him with the Sora statue as the Last One prize.
GAME Watch
Madoka Magica Walpurgis no Kaiten Asks Fans to Hold Spoilers Until September 12
The spoiler embargo runs past the film's August 28 release, and the August 14 revival screening of Rebellion will preview the opening footage, so the official account is managing early exposure before the new sequel opens.
Denfaminicogamer
Yani Neko Opening Theme MV Drops With Kaiji Faces in a Familiar Underground Set
The MV crosses the Yani Neko world with the Kaiji series, reuniting the band with the franchise whose ending theme marked their major debut.
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Chiikawa Movie Opening Video Features Hachiware Song
The opening video spotlights Hachiware's vocal performance of the film's original theme, a key element of the theatrical adaptation's presentation.
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Phantom Sita Releases Heisei Retro Dating Game-Style MV for Ningyo Hime no Uta
The release extends Phantom Sita's retro horror concept into a new visual style, with director Erika Yamaguchi returning after her work on the group's earlier videos.
KAI-YOU
Lootbound Launches on Steam and Xbox Series X|S With Japanese Support
The release roadmap lists six planned updates, including world expansion, new encounters, new enemies, new heroes, and additional platforms, indicating the launch is positioned as the start of ongoing development rather than a finished product.
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KADOKAWA Q1 Revenue Rises but Profit Falls as Game Segment Slips
The quarter shows KADOKAWA's game segment resetting after the ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN launch year, with the publishing side carrying growth while the company absorbs production cost pressure and early retirement special losses.
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Discord Nitro Members Get Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Early Beta Codes
The promotion lets Discord Nitro subscribers skip the pre-order requirement and join the early beta window ahead of the open beta, a perk normally tied to purchasing the game.
Automaton
Haruhi Suzumiya Anime Gets 20th Anniversary ABEMA Channel With Endless Eight Marathon
The Endless Eight marathon is timed to the in-story loop start date, letting viewers experience the repeated summer vacation on the same calendar day the anime depicts.
Denfaminicogamer
Naver WEBTOON, MCST, Interpol Take Down 3 English Piracy Sites
The takedown shows Naver WEBTOON's anti-piracy team tracking rebranded sites and coordinating with international authorities to shut down major English-language piracy operations.
Anime News Network
Kalafina to Perform at KYOMAF MUSIC LIVE 2026 in Kyoto
Kalafina's first appearance at KYOMAF MUSIC LIVE marks the group's return to a dedicated anime-focused stage following their reunion, with the event positioned as a two-day fusion of anime and music tied to the Kyomafu festival.
ASCII.jp
Yasuyo Saito Graduates From Image DVDs With Bali Finale
Saito's decision to graduate from image DVDs with her Bali-shot finale marks a deliberate pivot toward acting, signaled by her workshop study and her stated goal of following Haruka Ayase.
ASCII.jp
Uma Musume Paka Live TV #6 Airs August 22 With New Uma Musume Reveal
The broadcast will unveil a previously unrevealed Uma Musume, expanding the roster during the 5.5th anniversary campaign.
4Gamer.net
Black Desert Adds Edania Inner Ward, New Accessories, and October Offline Event
The update introduces the strongest accessories in the game, surpassing the existing Karazad, and gives players a path to claim the throne of Edania by defeating bosses.
ASCII.jp
Backrooms Film Gets 4DX and Dolby Screenings in Japan
The expanded format rollout signals that the theatrical run of the A24-backed horror film, which opened at number one in 48 countries, is being treated as a major event release in Japan.
Denfaminicogamer
Ghost in the Shell Exhibition Shows Franchise's Full Reach
The exhibition's scope, from the original film to the upcoming Science SARU series, shows how the franchise's multiple continuities are being treated as one cohesive body of work for its anniversary milestones.
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