Kotobukiya Opens Pre-Orders for Nakoruru KOF XV 1/8 Scale Figure
The figure captures a gentle side of Nakoruru not seen in battle, and the July 21 pre-order cutoff and December release give collectors a clear timeline.
Inside
Kemco RPG Selection Vol.8 and Vol.15 Physical Editions Set for September 24
The physical bundles offer a lower entry price than buying the games separately, a rare discount for a collection of budget RPGs.
Game Spark
TopTop Mini-Game Social App Sees Japan Downloads and Revenue Rise From Early 2026
The app's growth more than half a year after launch is unusual for mobile games, and its Japan revenue and download highs suggest sustained user acquisition through advertising is working.
4Gamer.net
Backrooms Director Kane Parsons Becomes Meme Subject After Film's Success
The director of a film based on an internet meme is now being turned into a meme by netizens, mirroring the cycle of online culture that produced the source material.
KAI-YOU
Kodansha Brings Children's Garden and Mismon to Steam Next Fest
Kodansha is using Steam Next Fest to build early community engagement for two distinct indie-style titles from smaller developers, signaling a push beyond its traditional manga and anime licensing business into direct-to-consumer game publishing.
4Gamer.net, Game Spark
Hotel Barcelona Escapes 'Mixed' Steam Reviews After Major Update
The rating recovery shows that a substantial post-launch overhaul, paired with continued content support, can reverse a game's early reception on Steam.
Automaton
The Door Factory Announced, A Horror Game About Inspecting Doors to Unknown Spaces
The Door Factory turns a mundane inspection job into a horror premise, with consequences for both approving defective doors and reporting safe ones, adding a risk-reward layer to routine checks.
Denfaminicogamer
xAI's Grok Imagine 1.5 Preview Takes Top Spots in Video AI Benchmarks
The model's benchmark performance shows xAI has closed the gap with leading video generation tools, particularly in preserving input frame details and following motion prompts.
GIGAZINE
Dengeki Daisy Shojo Manga Gets TV Anime by Studio Deen in 2027
Nearly two decades after its serialization began, the adaptation of a long-running Viz Media-published shojo title signals continued publisher interest in mining completed 2000s-era manga for anime projects.
Anime News Network, Anime Corner
Way of the Househusband Gets New Special Anime Video
The video expands the anime's original content beyond the manga, offering a new look at Tatsu's backstory for the series' ongoing promotion.
Anime News Network
Erika Ikuta Stars in NHK Drama Amagi Goe for Terrestrial Broadcast
The terrestrial broadcast brings a Seicho Matsumoto adaptation with a former Nogizaka46 member in the lead role to a wider national audience.
Eiga Natalie
All 13 Episodes of The Flowers of Evil Anime Free on YouTube Until July 6
The limited-time free release gives viewers a chance to see a divisive, technically experimental adaptation that used a method almost never employed in Japanese TV anime.
Denfaminicogamer
Nintendo of Europe to Pay 35 Million Euro Settlement Over Joy-Con Drift in France
The settlement marks the first time a national consumer authority has formally ruled that Nintendo's information disclosure about Joy-Con drift was misleading, establishing a regulatory precedent that could influence how hardware defects are communicated in other jurisdictions.
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Arte Refact Loses All Creators After Representative Admits to Allegations
The collapse of Arte Refact's creator roster removes a key music supplier for 'The Idolmaster' series and 'Ensemble Stars!!', with two lead creators already announcing separate next steps.
KAI-YOU
Physics-Based Car Repair Sim 'My Garage' Exits Early Access After Five Years
The full release of a niche physics-driven repair sim with a 'Very Positive' rating shows that detailed, hands-on simulation games can sustain a dedicated audience over a long early access period.
Automaton
PS Store May 2026 Download Rankings: 007 First Light Tops PS5 Chart
The monthly download rankings provide a snapshot of digital sales trends across PlayStation platforms, with 007 First Light's debut at number one signaling strong early interest in a new IP.
4Gamer.net
Microsoft Warns of Phishing Attacks Using ChatGPT and Claude as Bait
The attacks show threat actors are exploiting the AI hype cycle to steal credentials through sophisticated, multi-step phishing lures that bypass email filters and mimic legitimate brand interfaces.
GIGAZINE
Keroro Gunso and Gundam Collaboration Brings New Illustrations and Gunpla
This marks a rare direct crossover between the two Sunrise franchises, with original art from both creators and a Premium Bandai Gunpla release.
Inside
Bleach Popup Shop Features 29 Quincy in Monochrome Illustrations
The event is the first popup shop dedicated to the Stern Ritter, offering a rare merchandise lineup focused entirely on the Quincy faction from Bleach.
Denfaminicogamer
Expeditions: Samurai Enters Early Access on Steam This Summer
The game reframes a well-known historical figure-William Adams, the first European samurai-as a player character who arrives before him, making player agency the central driver of a familiar historical period.
GAME Watch, 4Gamer.net, Game Spark
HoloDori Snack Vol. 2 Released With 16 Talent Stickers
The second snack collaboration for the hololive Dreams mobile game expands the physical merchandise line with new sticker designs and a crane-game bonus.
Inside
Hello Kitty x Converse PLAZA Exclusive Apparel Collection Launches June 11
The collection marks a rare crossover between a classic American sneaker brand and a globally recognized Sanrio character, sold exclusively through PLAZA's retail chain.
Nijimen
Death Stranding Live-Action Film Script Nears Completion, Director Says
The update confirms the adaptation is moving forward with a completed script and creative buy-in from Kojima and A24, signaling a concrete production phase.
4Gamer.net
Hideo Kojima and Geoff Keighley Feud Becomes an Overseas Meme
The ongoing joke between two major industry figures reflects how public perception can turn a single awkward moment into a persistent online narrative, even as both parties appear to play along.
Game Spark