Former Hearthstone Designer Announces Roguelike Auto-Battler Guildrun
The game comes from designers who helped define the auto-battler genre, and the immediate demo release gives players a hands-on look months before launch.
Denfaminicogamer
Prinny Party: Going Overboard! Heads West on Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PC
The Western release brings the Prinny party game to multiple platforms, including the new Switch 2, alongside the upcoming Disgaea Mayhem spinoff.
Anime News Network
Riri Nishio Marks Cream Magazine Return With Event, Viral Kick Video
The event comes as Nishio concurrently capitalizes on a viral social media moment and prepares to exit a three-year tokusatsu role, drawing attention to both her gravure and acting career trajectories.
ASCII.jp
Fortress-Building Strategy Game Mandate Order Launches Early Access August 12
Mandate Order brings a detailed ancient Chinese fortress-building and management simulation to Early Access, blending historical schools of thought with fantastical elements like panda warriors and meteorite harvesting.
Automaton
First Official Slay the Spire 2 Figures from Youtooz Now Available for Pre-Order
The first physical merchandise for Slay the Spire 2 arrives while the game is still in early access, signaling the rapid community growth that has already surpassed 3 million sales.
Denfaminicogamer
Razer Launches Pikachu and Eevee Collection Outside Japan
The collection is designed for both gaming and work settings, and its overseas-only release indicates a targeted market approach.
Denfaminicogamer
TSUZUMI Sings 'Dokomademo ~How Far I'll Go~' in Moana Promo Video
The video offers a preview of TSUZUMI's vocal performance in the live-action Moana dub, ahead of the film's July 31 release.
Cinema Today
Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble Opens Global Pre-Registration for Mobile
The game represents the Ratchet & Clank franchise's first dedicated mobile multiplayer title, shifting from its traditional single-player console focus to a free-to-play hero shooter model.
Denfaminicogamer
NHK 100 Minutes of Classics Team-Supervised Manga at 499 Yen on Kindle Today
The deal offers a condensed manga introduction to 12 classic works, supervised by the team behind a respected NHK educational program, at a steep discount for one day.
Denfaminicogamer
"Pathogenic" Launches on Steam, Lets Players Invade the Human Body as a Pathogen
The game's demo earned an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam, a strong indicator of player reception for its unique pathogen-themed roguelike gameplay.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
Epi Group Sponsors Miss International Queen Japan 2026 for 20th Anniversary
The sponsorship by a major livestreamer agency and the expanded two-part format signal the pageant's growing profile as it marks two decades of the international competition.
ASCII.jp
Webinar to Analyze How Georgian Retailer Goodwill Surpassed Amazon in E-Commerce
The case shows how a regional retailer used vertical integration, premium branding, and real estate assets to outpace a global giant in local e-commerce.
ASCII.jp
Konami Summer Sale Part 2 Offers Silent Hill 2 at 60% Off
The 60% discount on Silent Hill 2 is its largest price cut since release, and the sale also offers discounts on titles that lead into Konami's upcoming releases, such as Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.2 and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse.
ASCII.jp, Game Spark
Dystopian Visual Novel MeMento*fragMent Gets Steam Store Page
The store page launch signals that the creator's next dystopian visual novel is on track for a 2026 release, following the positive reception of their recent yuri ADV.
Automaton
R-TYPE FINAL 2 5th Anniversary Update Adds New Craft and Items
The update shows Granzella's continued support for the R-TYPE shooting series five years after the initial release, with new content still arriving on both current and last-generation platforms.
ASCII.jp
Summer Romcom Roundup: 100 Girlfriends, Polar Opposites, Hana-Kimi Return
The roundup confirms that the summer 2026 romcom slate is led by sequels, with 100 Girlfriends pushing its metahumor further and Polar Opposites offering a grounded alternative.
Anime News Network
Preferred Robotics AI Software Powers Amano's New Multi-Floor Robot Vacuum
The adoption of Preferred Robotics' autonomous mobility software in Amano's RAPiiTT marks a step toward practical multi-floor cleaning robots that integrate with building infrastructure, addressing labor shortages in commercial cleaning.
ASCII.jp
Sycom Launches Redesigned G-Master Spear 2 With Three Configurations
The G-Master Spear 2 updates the series' long-running design with a new chassis and three CPU platform choices, targeting different budgets and use cases.
ASCII.jp
Anfini Establishes Nakano AI Labo to Support Business AI Adoption
The Nakano AI Labo positions AI adoption as a business redesign process rather than a tool purchase, targeting the gap between interest and effective implementation.
ASCII.jp
Shinker's Shizuoka Influencer Service S-CONNECT Hits 300 Assignments, 100 Creators
The milestone indicates growing demand for hyperlocal influencer marketing solutions that address the specific needs of small businesses and local governments in Japan.
ASCII.jp
Club M Star and Last Origin Collaboration Event Starts July 16
The event combines Club M Star's rhythm game and social features with Last Origin's characters, and the concurrent pre-registration for the hange version signals the game's expansion to a new platform.
ASCII.jp
Battlefield 6 Season 4 "Naval" Trailer Reveals Tsuru Reef Map and Top Gun Collab
Season 4 brings naval combat and a Top Gun collaboration to Battlefield 6, expanding the game's content with new vehicles and modes.
4Gamer.net
Lumi Master Aims for Time-Efficient Monster Raising on Mobile
The game's design prioritizes time efficiency and minimal steps, aiming to differentiate from traditional monster collection games by reducing play burden.
Automaton
Bed no Shita no Okane Demo Launches on Steam, Full Release Set for 2027
The demo's five endings and branching route give players a preview of the game's narrative complexity before the full release in 2027.
Denfaminicogamer