Kinny and the Unnameable Oden Shop Is a Deck-Building Roguelike, Not a Cooking Sim
The game's Japanese title is a marketing choice that reframes a cosmic cauldron as an oden shop, and the developer explained the reasoning in an interview.
Automaton
ABEMA to Broadcast All 76 Episodes of Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo for Free
The free broadcast of the complete series on ABEMA gives new viewers a rare chance to binge a cult-classic gag anime that has remained a touchstone of absurdist comedy since its 2003 TV run.
Denfaminicogamer
Bothtec's Relics MSX2 Joins EGG Console on Steam June 19
The EGG Console re-release of Relics MSX2 preserves a niche MSX2 title whose possession-based gameplay and atmospheric design were ahead of its time, and the addition of Scene Select and Gallery modes makes it more accessible to modern players than the original.
4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp
You, Fireworks, and Our Promise Film Casts Three AVAM Idols
The casting brings real idol group members into the voice cast, tying the film's promotional cycle directly to AVAM's fanbase ahead of its July release.
Anime News Network
Nicolas Cage's 'Dream Scenario' Hits Netflix on June 3
The Netflix release brings a buzzy A24 thriller with a Nicolas Cage dual role to a wide streaming audience, expanding the film's reach beyond its theatrical run.
Eiga Natalie
Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts Gets Major Free Update With Balatro Crossover
The update transforms Scriptorium from a niche simulation into a more flexible creation tool with community sharing, while the Balatro crossover brings a popular indie roguelike audience into the medieval manuscript space.
4Gamer.net
Medarot S and Desktop Army Collaboration Starts June 4
The collaboration bridges Medarot S's robotic combat with Desktop Army's modular figure design, offering players new crossover content through gacha mechanics and themed customization.
4Gamer.net
Medarot S Crosses Over With Desktop Army Figures
The collaboration brings two mecha-themed franchises together for a limited-time event, offering Medarot S players exclusive robots and cosmetics based on Desktop Army's original characters.
GAME Watch (Impress)
ShoPro Channel Rebrands as ShoPro Anime Channel, Starts Free Mirmo! Streams
The rebrand and free sequential release of a classic 2000s Ciao title signal a shift in how ShoPro manages its back catalog for streaming-era audiences.
Denfaminicogamer
Abema Hosts Tear-Jerking Anime Free Release Week With Clannad, Angel Beats, Charlotte
The event bundles three Key-origin crying anime into a single free-broadcast week, with Charlotte making its Abema debut alongside the returning Clannad and Angel Beats!.
Denfaminicogamer
Sucker For Love: Crush Landing Played at BitSummit PUNCH
The game marks the first Japanese-localized entry in a series that previously skipped Japan, and its demo is already available on Steam.
Game Spark
Sky: Children of the Light Official Art Book Vol. 2 to Release in Summer 2026
The second art book extends the franchise's official behind-the-scenes documentation beyond the 2024 first volume, offering a structured five-year retrospective of a game that has surpassed 300 million downloads worldwide.
Denfaminicogamer, KAI-YOU
Getter Robo 1 and Dynazenon Join Embrace Toys Chibi Creature Sofubi Line
The Chibi Creature line expands its mecha roster with two iconic robots from different eras, offering a damaged battle-diorama piece for Getter fans and a compact Dynazenon for Gridman universe collectors.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Social Deduction Game 'Deadly Trick' to Appear at Steam Next Fest
The game's Danganronpa-inspired class trial system and asymmetric role design offer a fresh take on the social deduction genre, and the upcoming demo gives players a first unrestricted look at the core mechanics before the July early access launch.
Game Spark
Sophia F. Shirring Bunny Ver. White Edition Figure Opens Reservations
The white edition offers an alternate color variant of a popular original character figure, with head-swap compatibility to the separately sold reverse bunny version, expanding collector options within the same line.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Venture Capitalist Suggests Anthropic Believes It Can 'Create God'
The comment reframes Anthropic's public safety messaging as a cover for a more ambitious, quasi-religious mission to create superhuman AI, a claim that has drawn mixed reactions from researchers.
GIGAZINE
Occult ADV 'Itachi No Iewatari' Blends 2000s Tokyo Subculture With Monster Exorcism
The game's emphasis on 2000s subculture and its dual-character mechanic set it apart from other occult titles, offering a nostalgic yet fresh take on the genre.
Game Spark
First-Person Dark Fantasy RPG Fatekeeper Launches Early Access on Steam
The game's rapid 'Very Positive' rating from over 1,000 reviews within hours of launch signals that a small 13-person studio can generate strong word-of-mouth in the crowded Steam early access space through aggressive pricing and solid core gameplay.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
Sue's Neon Reika Wing Gets a Party Look Action Figure
The figure represents a rare physical release for a character from a creator known primarily for digital illustration, giving collectors a tangible version of the design.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Bad Cheese Creator Reveals New Game Kopernicus: Extraction at Bitsummit
The quick turnaround from a solo developer who previously found breakout success in Japan suggests a repeat hit may be in the making.
Game Spark
Danganronpa 1-2 Reload New Merchandise Lineup Announced
The new merchandise expands the Danganronpa 1-2 Reload product line with character-specific designs that reference in-game relationships and settings.
Denfaminicogamer
Michael Jackson Film Popcorn Hat Gets Anti-Resale Measures
The anti-resale policy reflects how premium cinema merchandise has become a scalper target, following recent sellouts of high-priced items like the Mandalorian popcorn box.
Magmix
No Average Joe's 'Own Time Own Target' Brings Split-Screen Shooting to BitSummit
The game's dynamic stage-changing system and party-like presentation aim to distinguish it in the crowded versus-shooter space, with the developer prioritizing player satisfaction over pure competition.
Game Spark
Kuzuha One-Man Live 'Bloody Alexandrite' Merchandise Pre-Sale Starts June 3
The pre-sale launch gives fans early access to exclusive goods for Kuzuha's upcoming solo live, with a stock-based sale rather than made-to-order, which may affect availability.
PANORA