Cosplayer Makihoh Launches Gravure Career With 1st DVD
Makihoh, already recognized for award-winning NIKKE cosplay, is moving into gravure work on her agency's suggestion, expanding her career beyond costume events.
ASCII.jp
Japan Expo Malaysia 2026 Opens With Business Co-Creation Focus
The 2026 edition shifts from cultural exchange to concrete business collaboration, with government-backed startup exhibitions and an awards ceremony honoring bilateral economic contributions.
ASCII.jp
A Game About Penguins Launches August 10 on Steam
The launch arrives with a free demo already live on Steam, so the full sandbox opens to a player base that has already tried the game.
Automaton
Sponge Break Rafting Game Sets July 31 Steam Release
Sponge Break went from announcement to release in under a month, with the July 8 playtest's chaotic co-op sessions drawing attention on livestreams before the release date was set.
Automaton
Schrodinger's Call Gets First 20% Off Sale With Collab Bundles
The first discount for the May 2026 release arrives with cross-promotion against two established narrative games, bundling Schrodinger's Call with The House in Fata Morgana and Coffee Talk Tokyo at a combined 10% discount.
Denfaminicogamer
Votoms: The Gray Witch Gets 6-Mecha VAKIT Platoon Kit Set
The VAKIT Platoon line marks MegaHouse's entry into affordable, articulated mecha kits for a film that has not yet premiered, positioning the merchandise to launch alongside the movie's theatrical run.
Dengeki Hobby Web, Inside
Takuto Teranishi Covers anan's Love and Sex Special
Teranishi lands the cover of anan's annual 'Love and Sex' feature, a special issue known for its large circulation, less than two years after his timelesz audition exposure.
KAI-YOU
Odoru Daisousasen Museum Opens at Odaiba With Aoshima Coats and Props
The museum gathers props and costumes from across the franchise's run, including items director Motohiro and producer Kameyama pulled from their own homes, and opens as the new film N.E.W. prepares for release on September 18.
Cinema Today
Gamble With Your Friends Adds Japanese Support and Endless Mode
The localization and endless mode lower the barrier for Japanese players and remove the daily time limit, extending the life of a game that already draws over 5,000 concurrent players daily.
Automaton
Paprika 4K Remaster Expands to 98 Theaters Nationwide
The nationwide expansion of the Paprika 4K remaster, tied to its 20th anniversary, pairs a major theatrical re-release with Filmarks-branded merchandise and a pop-up store, signaling sustained commercial interest in Satoshi Kon's catalog.
KAI-YOU
Evangelion Asuka and Rei Japanese Doll Figures Announced by F:NEX and Yoshitoku
The figures, planned over two years for the Neon Genesis Evangelion 30th anniversary, use real kimono fabric and dressing techniques, marking a high-end crossover between the anime franchise and traditional doll craftsmanship.
Denfaminicogamer
Jensen Huang's First X Post Backs Open-Weight AI
The letter is the industry's counter to US policy moves to tighten regulation of open-weight models amid the rise of Chinese models such as Kimi and Qwen.
ASCII.jp
Path of Exile Update Curse of the Allflame Adds Voyage League and Allflame Crafting
The update brings back Torath's Mercenaries as a permanent core mechanic and adds the Luminari ascendancy class, expanding build options while the game continues to receive support alongside Path of Exile 2's early access.
Automaton
Retro-Style Game Gate to Die Launches Free on Steam August 7
The developer's decision to prohibit streaming and monetization entirely, while releasing the game for free, positions Gate to Die as a pure homage to Shadowgate rather than a commercial product, a stance that contrasts with typical indie release strategies.
Automaton, Denfaminicogamer
Fit Boxing 3 Switch 2 Edition Adds Camera Play, New Judgment Modes
The Switch 2 Edition expands the series' accessibility features with camera-based play and new judgment options, continuing the franchise's focus on lowering the barrier to regular exercise.
4Gamer.net
Moonsigil Atlas Ties Deck-Building to the Real Moon Phase
Moonsigil Atlas replaces the standard energy system with spatial card placement on a moon-shaped board, and ties item performance to the real lunar calendar, making each day's run play differently.
4Gamer.net
Analysts Warn Sony Disc End Could Kill Used Game Market
The used game market is a $7.2 billion business, and Sony's disc phase-out could eliminate it, while Ubisoft argues digital-only will not disrupt the industry.
Automaton
CEDEC2026 Panel Dissects Indie Puzzle Hit Ooo
The panel shows how veteran directors read an indie hit, breaking down Ooo's design into lessons about player learning, misdirection, and nonverbal communication.
Denfaminicogamer
JAMBORIDE Returns After 3 Years With Clubasia Event and Makuhari Fest Slot
The unit's limited restart pairs a return to clubasia, where they last reunited in 2023, with a slot at NIGHT HIKE's first Makuhari Messe edition.
KAI-YOU
Action RPG Forsaken Realms: Vahrin's Call Sets July 27 Steam Release
The game's July 27 release date and its explicit no-generative-AI, hand-crafted development stance give players a concrete alternative in a market where AI-assisted production is a growing concern.
Denfaminicogamer
Spiritstead, a Miyazaki-Inspired Village Builder, Launches on Steam
Spiritstead marks the debut release of a four-person European studio, Turbo Dog Games, which launched in January 2025, and its Miyazaki-inspired design may appeal to players seeking a low-pressure alternative to more complex city builders.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
ABEMA Opens First Free BLEACH Channel Ahead of Final Cour Broadcast
The free full-series marathon gives ABEMA a dedicated BLEACH run timed to the final cour premiere, the platform's first such channel.
Denfaminicogamer
PyunA. Releases Music Video and Debut Song Still Me
The release marks PyunA.'s first step as an artist, moving beyond fashion and lifestyle content into music under the BELLA creative production.
ASCII.jp
Steam Dev Says 99% of New Players Are Pirates as Sales Drop
The developer's data shows pirated versions now dominate new player counts, and he now doubts that piracy helps promote the official version.
Automaton