ToHeart2's Tamaki Bunny Ver. Figure Uses Real Fishnet Tights
figures 2 sources · Aug 5

ToHeart2's Tamaki Bunny Ver. Figure Uses Real Fishnet Tights

The use of actual fishnet tights material on the legs is a production choice that separates this figure from standard painted sculpts, and it is the detail both coverage outlets chose to lead with.

Inside, Game Spark
Fujikyu Highland VR Space Virtual FUJIQ Opens on VRChat
other 2 sources · Aug 5

Fujikyu Highland VR Space Virtual FUJIQ Opens on VRChat

The release turns a temporary event exhibition into a permanent, free community hub, with over 10,000 members joining the associated Discord in about two weeks, and those members are now scheduled to help plan the next Virtual Market exhibition.

Denfaminicogamer, PANORA
Colopl Announces New Mobile RPG 'Active Cinema RPG 369'
games 4 sources · Aug 5

Colopl Announces New Mobile RPG 'Active Cinema RPG 369'

The announcement came through a financial results presentation rather than a dedicated reveal event, signaling Colopl's strategy to manage investor expectations while building anticipation for a new IP.

GAME Watch, Automaton, Inside
Six Japanese Fighters Set for Esports Nations Cup 2026
games 2 sources · Aug 5

Six Japanese Fighters Set for Esports Nations Cup 2026

The inclusion of both Street Fighter 6 and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves in the same national roster signals a rare cross-franchise collaboration for Japan at a single international event, a point the sources highlight by noting the attention on GO1 versus Nemo matchups.

Inside, GameBusiness.jp
Xbox 360 Games to Hit Next-Gen Xbox, PC in 2027-2028 Rollout
games 2 sources · Aug 5

Xbox 360 Games to Hit Next-Gen Xbox, PC in 2027-2028 Rollout

This roadmap signals Microsoft's strategy to unify its library across console, PC, and handheld under Project Helix, potentially making physical disc ownership a digital license that follows the user, a shift that could redefine how Xbox players buy and trade games.

Game Spark, GIGAZINE
RTA-chan's Summer Vacation Event Runs August 9 to 15
games 2 sources · Aug 5

RTA-chan's Summer Vacation Event Runs August 9 to 15

The event's volunteer-run structure and eclectic title selection, from mainstream RPGs to niche oddities like "Ketsu Battler," show how RTA in Japan is expanding its community-driven format beyond its flagship seasonal events.

Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
Ace Combat 8 Gets First Domestic Showcase at Tokyo Game Show 2026
games 3 sources · Aug 5

Ace Combat 8 Gets First Domestic Showcase at Tokyo Game Show 2026

The first-person drama perspective in 'ACE COMBAT 8' marks a notable shift for the series, and its first domestic showcase at TGS2026 will be the first chance for Japanese fans to experience it before the October release.

Denfaminicogamer, Inside
KONAMI's 1987 Arcade Game Combat School Returns in Arcade Archives
games 3 sources · Aug 5

KONAMI's 1987 Arcade Game Combat School Returns in Arcade Archives

The simultaneous five-platform release, including the new Arcade Archives 2 line with its Time Attack Mode and VRR support, shows Hamster is treating the 1987 KONAMI title as a test case for how it packages classic arcade games for current-generation hardware.

4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, ASCII.jp
JoJo niformation 9th Set Adds 5th Rare, JJR Foil Stamps
figures 1 sources · Aug 5

JoJo niformation 9th Set Adds 5th Rare, JJR Foil Stamps

The inclusion of all five 5th Rare types marks the niformation line's fifth anniversary as a milestone within the sticker series, giving collectors a complete set tied to that occasion.

Inside
SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim Play Report Maps Fear to Kink
games 2 sources · Aug 5

SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim Play Report Maps Fear to Kink

The reports position the game's emotional arc as a deliberate pivot from healing to dread, where the fear of an unstoppable being is the core draw, not the size difference itself.

Inside, Game Spark
Adult Game Developer Says Bank Refused Steam Sales Deposit
games 3 sources · Aug 5

Adult Game Developer Says Bank Refused Steam Sales Deposit

The refusal follows a pattern of Japanese banks rejecting adult game revenue, and comes after Steam removed adult titles in July 2025 due to payment processor standards, showing financial institutions increasingly shape what adult creators can sell.

KAI-YOU, Game Spark
Nexus Mods Splits AI Content Tags Into Three Categories
other 2 sources · Aug 5

Nexus Mods Splits AI Content Tags Into Three Categories

The new tag system shifts responsibility for AI disclosure onto mod authors, with moderation enforcement for concealment, a move that responds to community criticism while keeping AI-assisted work on the platform.

Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
Nijisanji VTuber Kataribe Tsumugu Posts Video After 7-Year Silence
vtuber 2 sources · Aug 5

Nijisanji VTuber Kataribe Tsumugu Posts Video After 7-Year Silence

The video follows Tsumugu's name being exposed at Nijisanji Koshien, where they had given permission to appear as a player, marking a rare case of a long-inactive member reconnecting with the agency's events before any official activity announcement.

MoguLive, Inside
Chiikawa Character Paki Sashimata Version Arrives August 31
figures 1 sources · Aug 5

Chiikawa Character Paki Sashimata Version Arrives August 31

The sashimata version turns the standard character paki format into a play item tied to the subjugation theme from the current Movie Chiikawa film, extending the movie's merchandising push into candy toys.

Inside