SUSHIBOYS Announce 2026 One-Man Tour With Expanded Schedule, Saitama Final
SUSHIBOYS continue to scale their touring operation while doubling down on their hometown identity and the quotidian themes that define their music.
KAI-YOU
F-Toys' ROCKMONO Series Gets 1/12 Scale Drums in September 2026
The drum set fills a long-awaited gap in the ROCKMONO lineup with entirely new tooling, expanding the series beyond the usual guitar and bass kits.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Ichiban Kuji Toy Story Lottery Reveals Woody and Buzz Figures
The first concrete prize reveals set expectations for the Toy Story Ichiban Kuji, confirming the two lead character figures while the full lineup stays under wraps.
Dengeki Hobby Web
CAMELOT Launches First Adult Figure With NIKUO's Self-Modeled Character
The figure marks CAMELOT's entry into the adult figure market with a unique self-modeled character from illustrator NIKUO.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Dragon Quest VR Ride Lets You Ride a Killer Panther
The VR ride is the centerpiece of the anniversary exhibition, using consumer hardware and minimal staff to create a shared immersive attraction.
GAME Watch (Impress)
bloodthirsty butchers' 'kocorono Complete Edition' Gets First Analog Release
The first analog release of 'kocorono Complete Edition' gives fans the definitive 12-month version of a bedrock Japanese alternative rock album, with a remaster that adds sounds not present in the original.
KAI-YOU
MSI Cyborg 15 Gaming Laptop Gets 8% Off in Amazon Time Sale
The time-limited discount lowers the price of a visually distinctive mid-range gaming laptop equipped with a current-generation GPU and CPU.
ASCII.jp
Vertical Short Drama 'I Married a DQN Star' Launches on POPCORN App
The series is a revenge suspense vertical drama, a darker offering in the format, adapted from a manga about a housewife's life-threatening revenge in a closed community that excuses violence as friendship.
ASCII.jp
Polish Indie 'Talespinner' Sets August 6 Release on Steam and Switch
A Polish studio's debut title, built on a deep fascination with Japanese mythology, arrives with a strong demo reception and a distinctive adventure-focused twist on the deck-building roguelike formula.
Automaton
Trickcal Developer Plans Global Pre-Release Story, Eyes Anime Adaptation
The interview confirms EPID Games is moving from a survival phase to active IP expansion for Trickcal, with a global pre-release story and anime adaptation now in planning.
Automaton
FRONTIER Launches Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Recommended Gaming PC
The release represents a hardware vendor officially aligning with Sega's upcoming racing title, offering a pre-verified build that targets players seeking optimal performance without manual tuning.
ASCII.jp
Tomb Raider King: End Line Sequel Launches in English Across Four Platforms
The simultaneous English release across four major webtoon platforms expands the franchise's reach amid the ongoing anime adaptation, positioning the sequel for a broad Western audience.
Anime News Network
Ao Oni 2 and New Title Ao Oni Rinkai Gakkou Launch August 6 on Switch and Steam
The Ao Oni series, which began as a freeware horror game in 2004, sees its first official sequel ported to modern platforms alongside a new original story, all in one package.
Denfaminicogamer
SULFUR's Dual Pistol Aim Update Makes Akimbo Scopes Practical
The update makes dual-wielding pistols viable for accurate aiming, addressing a prior design constraint in the roguelite FPS.
Automaton
Matsuo Institute Joins Noetra's Domestic Multimodal Foundation Model Project
The addition of a university-affiliated research institute strengthens the project's academic foundation in Japan's push for homegrown AI models for robotics and physical AI.
ASCII.jp
Ojarumaru 30th Anniversary Project Launches With Mysterious Masterpiece Streams
The project signals a deliberate two-year buildup to the 30th anniversary, with a curated selection that reframes the show's legacy around its strangest episodes rather than its most popular ones.
Denfaminicogamer
Kodansha's Live-Action Romance Game 'Hamukoi' Launches on Steam After Ban Scare
Kodansha's entry into the live-action romance game genre, leveraging its FRIDAY magazine's gravure idols, highlights both the growing popularity of FMV titles on Steam and the content moderation challenges such games face.
Automaton
Hypnosis Mic Rhythm Game Gets Second Switch Release
The second Switch adaptation of the Hypnosis Mic rhythm game builds on the first with new narrative content and a simultaneous music release, expanding the franchise's console presence.
4Gamer.net
Hina Kawago & YONAKA Band to Release Rock Single 'Kimi Kara Namida ga Koboretara'
The single marks a deliberate shift from the band's earlier quiet night atmosphere to a more energetic rock sound, while the same core support musicians continue.
ASCII.jp
Infinity Nikki Ver 2.8 'Golden Dust' Update Adds Granroa Castle and Two New Sets
The update expands Infinity Nikki's open world with a mechanical-themed area and introduces two high-rarity gacha sets with distinct skills, continuing the game's live-service content release pattern.
ASCII.jp
ASUS Announces TUF Gaming Gold EVO Power Supply Series
The TUF Gaming Gold EVO series brings ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 support to ASUS's mid-range TUF lineup, targeting users who prioritize reliability for high-wattage builds.
ASCII.jp
Shipping Store Simulator 2037 Brings Fallible Robots to Steam on October 14
The game turns automation into a chaotic maintenance loop by making robots prone to overheating and tripping, subverting the genre's typical efficiency fantasy.
Automaton
MSI to Release 31.5-Inch Curved WQHD Gaming Monitor MAG 325CQPF E18 on July 24
The 1000R curvature on a 31.5-inch WQHD panel at a sub-50,000 yen price point makes high-refresh-rate curved gaming more accessible than similar offerings from competitors.
ASCII.jp
Manga Plus Adds Car Camping Comedy Baby Road Trippers
Manga Plus's addition of Baby Road Trippers makes the series available to a global audience while its print volumes are still being published in Japan.
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