Taiko no Tatsujin Font Change Raises LETS Pricing Fallout Questions
The font changes in Taiko no Tatsujin and Monster Strike suggest that the LETS pricing controversy is now affecting how major games handle licensed fonts.
Automaton
Soul Chained Sets September 1 Release on Steam
The release date confirms that Kyroware's solo-developed co-op soul-like, which gained attention for blending two popular titles, is ready for launch.
Automaton
Darwin Project Gets Japanese Support Update After 8 Years
The update marks the official reintroduction of Japanese and Korean support, a long-standing community request, and adds new content to a game whose servers were largely shut down in 2021.
Automaton
Live-Action Moana Clip Shows ROLLY Singing Tamatoa's Shiny
The clip showcases ROLLY's returning performance as Tamatoa, a villain whose musical number is a highlight of the Japanese dub, and the film's strong opening weekend in Japan.
Cinema Today
G-PLANTS of Shibataha Debuts Solo With Ryuchijo Single
The single, built from lyrics written while detained, breaks a five-year silence and marks G-PLANTS's formal entry as a solo artist.
KAI-YOU
Visual Novel RPG Sovereign Tower Launches on Steam to Very Positive Reviews
The day-one Very Positive rating and 140,000 pre-release wishlists show strong demand for the knight-dispatch RPG, which also stands out for its no-AI-content policy.
Denfaminicogamer
Ball Retrieval Simulator Adds Czech Language Support for One Wishlist User
A single wishlist entry prompted a solo developer to add full Czech localization, a gesture that resonated with Czech game developers and athletes and shifted the game's wishlist demographics.
Denfaminicogamer
Psychom and ePARA Run Generative AI Video Workshop for People With Disabilities
The workshop pairs generative AI with disability employment support, and the resulting regional PR video screened at a live esports event, showing a concrete output path for the curriculum.
ASCII.jp
Vox Akuma Tests Live Translation Subtitles in NIJISANJI EN Stream
The test stream signals Vox Akuma's intent to use real-time translation subtitles in regular solo broadcasts, a move aimed at serving his international fanbase, including over 1.2 million bilibili followers.
KAI-YOU
Tencent, NetEase, miHoYo Sued Over Teen Gaming Addiction in China
The symbolic 10-yuan claim shifts the focus from compensation to pressuring major game companies to close loopholes in China's existing youth gaming restrictions.
Automaton
IRC 2026 A/W Adds Juice=Juice and Takane no Nadeshiko
The second wave brings Juice=Juice's first IRC appearance and Takane no Nadeshiko's return, expanding the live and fashion stage lineup for the September event.
ASCII.jp
All Our Broken Parts Trial Version Released on Steam
The trial version gives players a substantial first chapter, about 1.5 hours, of a story-driven robot doctor simulation ahead of its undecided full release.
Denfaminicogamer
EVE Online Creator Says Virtual Worlds Can Surpass Reality
The interview confirms that the studio's long-standing mission statement is meant literally, framing real-world social structures as constructed game design that virtual worlds can aim to surpass.
Denfaminicogamer
Orikuji Launches First TV Commercial Featuring Rina Kawaei
The commercial and new disclosure features signal Orikuji's push to address trust concerns in online random packs by making gacha contents and results visible to users.
ASCII.jp
Neptunia Re;Birth3 Trial Event Set for August 8 in Akihabara
The trial event offers the first playable look at the first numbered Neptunia title in about 11 years, with upgraded content including a live-streamed Arena Rank challenge.
Automaton
Kimi to, Mienai Koi wo Shita. Goods Fair Runs at 174 GEO Stores
The fair extends the anime's merchandise reach to 174 physical GEO stores, with a separate online sales window through viviON BLUE.
ASCII.jp
TriOrb Raises Additional 300 Million Yen in Series B Second Close
The new funding brings Toyota Tsusho and JBIC on board as investors, backing TriOrb's push to introduce its omni-directional movement platform into manufacturing sites and expand into the U.S. market.
ASCII.jp
METI's IP360 Content Subsidy Draws 1,709 Applications, 162 Selections
The low 9.5% selection rate, far below typical SME subsidies, shows IP360 is a narrow gate despite a budget expanded more than threefold from its predecessor JLOX.
Denfaminicogamer
Dragon's Chronicles Sousei no Reginleif Gets Steam Page and 10-Hour Demo
The demo's 10-hour length and the simultaneous turn system give players a substantial preview of a hardcore SRPG that emphasizes unit management and difficulty flexibility.
Automaton
EA Faces Layoff Concerns After $55 Billion Take-Private Deal Closes
The completion of the take-private deal shifts EA from public to private ownership while loading it with debt that its own EBITDA may not comfortably cover, making cost reductions and likely layoffs a near-term reality.
Automaton
Initial D THE ARCADE Revives Touhou Project Collaboration Part 3 With New Items
The EX revival extends the 2023 collaboration with new items and renewed events, giving players another chance to collect Touhou Project content in the arcade title.
ASCII.jp
Shizuoka Ikemen Walk GPS App Launches on iOS and Android
The app combines walking, gacha collection, and regional tourism into a single free package with no monetization, betting on local character appeal to drive both exercise and visits to Shizuoka landmarks.
ASCII.jp
Michael Sequel Targets Late 2027 to First Half of 2028 Release
The sequel is moving forward after the first film grossed over $1 billion worldwide, with Lionsgate aiming to reuse previously shot musical numbers to deliver a bigger follow-up.
Cinema Today
VeSync Japan Sponsors Chiba TV Child-Rearing Gift Project
The sponsorship extends VeSync's COSORI and Levoit brands into a regional family-focused initiative, positioning its kitchen and air-care products as supports for new parents in Chiba.
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