WeatherPlanet and Sanrio Characters Collab Goods and Pop-Up Store Announced
The collaboration pairs the VTuber unit with Sanrio Characters for a merchandise line sold at a physical pop-up store, with a follow-up order sale planned afterward.
PANORA
King Gnu Opens YouTube Station Page With 24-Hour Video Stream
The Station page gives King Gnu a continuous, interactive hub for their video content, anchored by the new anime theme song's music video.
Anime Anime
Gundam T-Shirt Line Adds Amuro, Char, and Katz, Letz, Kikka Designs
The new T-shirt line brings the Gundam series' characters and mecha into a made-in-Japan casual clothing range, expanding the franchise's merchandise beyond model kits and figures.
Anime Anime
Apple Watch Water Flea Simulator Daphnia Launches on App Store
The game turns everyday Apple Watch wear into a living ecosystem simulation, where walking and wrist motion directly drive the water flea colony's survival.
4Gamer.net
Tamiya Revives Clod Buster as 1/10 RC Kit for September 2026
The Clod Buster, the hallmark of Tamiya's Big Monster RC line, returns as a 2026 assembly kit with a twin-motor drivetrain and opposite-phase 4-wheel steering.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Crimson Desert First DLC Targets 2026 Release
The DLC and Switch 2 port are Pearl Abyss's direct response to a sharp quarter-on-quarter revenue drop, signaling a shift from launch momentum to sustained post-launch support.
Game Spark
Beast of Reincarnation Patch to Add DLSS 4 and FSR4
The patch roadmap directly responds to player feedback on camera, subtitles, and event playback, while adding DLSS 4 and FSR4 support for the new Game Freak title.
Game Spark
Higgsfield AI Releases 110-Minute AI Feature Film With Licensed Real Cast
The release shows generative AI moving into full-length feature production, with a licensed real cast and open-sourced assets, signaling a shift in how films can be made.
ASCII.jp
My Hero Academia Mirko Gets 1/7 Scale Figure With Tongue-Out Face Plate
The figure's two face plates, including a tongue-out expression, highlight the character's confident personality, a detail that will appeal to collectors.
Inside
Google Gemini Passes 1 Billion Monthly Users
The 1 billion user figure covers only the standalone Gemini app, excluding Google Search's AI mode, which means Google's actual AI reach is already larger than the headline number suggests.
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miHoYo Ends BSide: Olivia Lin Online Service, Offline Version Set for August 27
The quick shutdown, about a month after Early Access launch, shows miHoYo is pivoting the title to a permanent offline form rather than sustaining live services.
Game Spark
ChatGPT Desktop App Arrives on Linux as Preview With Work and Codex
The Linux release closes a platform gap, letting developers run ChatGPT, Work, and Codex in a unified desktop environment directly where their code lives.
GIGAZINE
AVA RE:BIRTH Official Title Announced, Fall 2026 Release Set
The teaser deliberately omits music and relies on gunfire and radio sounds, a choice that frames the game as a nostalgia play for veteran AVA players rather than a feature-driven reveal.
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REJECT VTuber Pop-Up Shop Opens at Shibuya MODI on August 22
The pop-up shop is the first major physical retail event for REJECT's VTuber division, signaling a push to convert online fan engagement into direct merchandise sales.
PANORA
Lineage 2M Update SANCTUARY Arrives August 26
The Orb class reboot and the Reserve World second anniversary content anchor this update, with a dedicated livestream on August 20 to lay out the specifics.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Second MARINA LYRICA XR Meet-and-Talk Event Set for August
The second event, with a dedicated media trial session, signals PANDORA's push to broaden the reach of XR-based VTuber experiences beyond the initial reception.
PANORA
Spotify Adds AI Persona Badges to Flag Non-Human Artist Profiles
The badge gives listeners a clear way to distinguish AI-generated artist identities from real people, addressing discomfort Spotify says users reported, while keeping AI music available to those who want it.
GIGAZINE
Nintama Rantaro FURYU Kuji Round 2 Set for Winter 2027
The second round shifts the BIG plushie focus from the sixth-year students to the fifth-year students, continuing the lottery series with a new class lineup.
Nijimen
Nijisanji Sets NijiFANTalk Vol.6 With 36 Livers Across Four Days
The event's application structure separates five newly established livers from the main pool, routing them through the Basic Plan lottery rather than the Premium Plan advance window.
PANORA
uyet Releases Second Machi Supa Project Performance Report on Hokota City VTuber Promotion
The report gives local governments a data-backed case study of VTuber promotion in Hokota City, supporting the project's expansion across eight municipalities since December 2023.
PANORA
Gintama x Don Quijote Collab Goods Launch August 22 With New Low-Angle Art
The collaboration updates the Gintama cast with fresh low-angle artwork and a full seven-item range, giving fans a complete set of practical and collectible merchandise at accessible price points.
Nijimen
VITURE Pro 2 XR Glasses Launch in Japan on August 20
The Pro 2 balances a thinner frame with a mid-range -5.0D diopter adjustment, positioning it between the Luma Ultra and Luma models while adding a Switch 2-compatible dock.
PANORA
Madoka Magica x ANGEL BLUE Pop-Up Shop Reveals 15 Newly Drawn Goods
The collaboration puts the five magical girls in casual streetwear from the 1989-established brand ANGEL BLUE, a fresh look outside their usual costumes and uniforms, with the full merchandise lineup detailed for advance purchase.
Nijimen
KMNZ Hosts KMNPARTY Vol.8 With RIM and NUROJUNK at Shibuya WOMB
The event continues KMNZ's series of mixed-genre live shows, bringing together virtual singers, DJs, and rappers under one roof.
PANORA