BEAMS Marks 50 Years With First Original Game on Roblox
The game is BEAMS's first original game, created to build a new connection with Gen Z and Gen Alpha customers as the brand celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026.
ASCII.jp
Huan Shi Lu Remake Review: Combo Kill System Turns SRPG Into a Greed-Fueled Death March
The Combo Kill system inverts the standard SRPG tactic of eliminating threats quickly, forcing players to weigh risk against reward in a way that the Automaton review describes as a 'dopamine rush' and a 'strategic dilemma' that turns the game into a self-imposed death game.
Automaton, Game Spark
Yuto Nakajima Opens First Photo Exhibition in Ginza
The exhibition moves Nakajima's MEN'S NON-NO web serialization 'GAROU' into a physical gallery, showing both his photography and his model side in one venue.
ASCII.jp
Made in Japan XR Project Picks Sausage as First Development Theme
The theme choice reflects a marketing strategy aimed at global casual users, prioritizing intuitive fun and viral potential over core gamer content.
ASCII.jp
Sandcastle Demo Builds on Steam With Physics Sand and Waves
The demo gives players their first hands-on look at a physics-driven sandbox that has already drawn more than 150,000 wishlists ahead of a full release date.
Denfaminicogamer
Wild n Chill Demo Launches on Steam From Cast n Chill Developer
The demo gives players an early look at a survival game that emphasizes relaxation over tension, a niche that the developer's previous title Cast n Chill already established.
Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
Obakeidoro Team Asks Dead by Daylight Devs How to Balance Data and Passion
The exchange gives the Obakeidoro team direct guidance from the senior asymmetric multiplayer studio on data-driven balance and UI design, including the question of whether Japanese players require distinct adjustments.
Automaton
Toy Story 5 Screenings Give Away Kingdom Hearts Stickers
The giveaway pairs the theatrical run of Toy Story 5 with promotion for the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III], which launches October 8 across multiple platforms.
Denfaminicogamer
Kit Connor Cast as Cyclops in MCU X-Men Film
The casting of Kit Connor as Cyclops confirms a key member of the X-Men lineup for the MCU's Mutant Saga, following the recent addition of Samara Weaving as Emma Frost.
Cinema Today
CLOViZ Secures Patent for POKER Q'z AI Explanation Feature
The patent formalizes the novelty of POKER Q'z's explanation feature, giving CLOViZ a legal barrier against imitation and a credibility boost for future partnerships.
ASCII.jp
Hikaru GENJI Songs Head to Streaming Starting August 19
The rollout marks the first time Hikaru GENJI's catalog becomes widely available on streaming, timed to their 40th anniversary and a period of renewed interest in Showa and Heisei era music.
KAI-YOU
Twin Engine Launches Bibibi Comic Label With Chou Kaguya Meshi! Spinoff
The new label gives Twin Engine a direct manga pipeline, and the Chou Kaguya Meshi! spinoff extends the film's story into a food-focused daily-life comedy.
Denfaminicogamer
Acer Nitro V 16 AI Gaming Laptops Launch in Japan
The Nitro V 16 AI lineup brings AMD's Ryzen AI 7 450 with up to 50 TOPS NPU performance to Acer's mid-range gaming laptops, targeting AI-assisted content creation alongside gaming.
ASCII.jp
Battle Spirits Anime Marathon Streams All 413 Episodes Live
The marathon gives fans a complete chronological look at the Battle Spirits anime history right before the new series Battle Spirits [Re] Zekkai no Sora debuts this fall, with new information about that show set for August 25.
Denfaminicogamer
Shueisha Launches MANGA MILLION With 400 Free Manga Titles Worldwide
The service expands Shueisha's global reach by offering a massive free catalog in over 100 languages, with near-simultaneous distribution for 30 ongoing titles starting mid-August.
Denfaminicogamer
Yatsuhakamura Film Trailer Unveils TMG Theme Song
The trailer and TMG theme song confirm the tone and musical direction of the new Yatsuhakamura adaptation, which director Takashi Shimizu frames as a weird fantasy romance adventure.
Cinema Today
Ghost Recon Future Soldier Is Free on Ubisoft Connect Until August 13
The giveaway is the Ghost Recon series' 25th anniversary hook, and it runs only until August 13, pulling players onto Ubisoft Connect while series-wide sales go up to 95% off.
Automaton
Yuzusoft's Sanoba Witch Surpasses 500,000 Copies Sold Worldwide
The sales milestone is driven largely by Chinese-speaking players, with Simplified Chinese reviews making up 95.4% of the Steam version's feedback, a pattern that mirrors Senren * Banka's success in the same market.
Automaton, Game Spark
Slaymeji: Roguelite Desktop Survivor Steam Page Opens, Launch Set for September 1
The game ties real-world task completion to in-game progression, making productivity a core mechanic rather than a side feature.
4Gamer.net
'The Odyssey' Gets IMAX Early Screenings and 6-Format Release
The rollout positions Nolan's IMAX-shot epic for a wide premium-format release, with early screenings extending the theatrical window by a week.
Cinema Today
Odoru Daisousasen N.E.W. Gacha Police Collab Goods Announced
The collaboration leverages the franchise's long-standing police theme to create playful merchandise, tapping into fan nostalgia while generating buzz ahead of the film's release.
Cinema Today, Magmix
Tale of Electronic Drifting Launches on Steam in Early Access
The game's early access period is short, about one month, and may change based on player feedback, making the launch window critical for shaping the final release.
Denfaminicogamer
Marblearium Demo Rolls Out on Steam August 7
The demo release gives players a first hands-on look at a solo-developed debut that prioritizes atmosphere and momentum over challenge, with unique marbles that unlock new paths.
Denfaminicogamer
Mellow 2nd LIVE Set for October 21 in Shibuya
Following the July 3D debut live, this second event shifts to an offline, free-admission format, signaling a continued push for Mellow's live activities beyond online streaming.
ASCII.jp