GΔ59 Horror ARG Mimicry Launches From Tokyo Virtual
Mimicry expands Tokyo Virtual's horror-ARG format with deeper character integration, linking VTuber streams and community interaction directly to the narrative.
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Anime Poll Names Top Medicine Characters For 2026
The poll shows Maomao's continued dominance as the top medicine-themed character, with Ai Haibara and Eirin Yagokoro trailing as intellectual figures tied to compounding drugs.
Anime Anime
Infigo Games Announces Story-Focused Suspense ADV The Colour Beyond: A Zeroth Kind
The announcement introduces a Chinese indie studio's first-person horror ADV with a unique mind-interference mechanic and mutation system, expanding the PC suspense genre.
4Gamer.net
PSO2 New Genesis Ver.2 Adds Rank.3 to Star Extinction Emblem Quest
The Rank.3 addition introduces a new boss and ultra-high-difficulty mechanics, extending endgame content for NGS ver.2 players.
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Minecraft Cushion Block Sparks Player Excitement With Versatile Uses
The Cushion block's ability to be placed on any flat surface and hide pressure plates has turned a simple decorative item into a versatile tool for building and pranks, generating widespread player excitement.
Denfaminicogamer
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya 20th Anniversary Exhibition Set for August 2026
The exhibition provides a structured retrospective of the series' production and cultural impact, timed to the 20th anniversary of its broadcast.
Anime Anime
Sakatsuku 2026 Livestream Set for July 14 With Ver2.1 Update Details
The broadcast marks the game's half-anniversary and signals continued post-launch support with a substantial update.
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Movie Chiikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island IMAX Screening Starts July 24
The IMAX release marks the first theatrical expansion for the Chiikawa franchise, adapting a popular story arc from the original manga.
Cinema Today
Hidamari Sketch and Joukamachi no Dandelion Volume 1 Join Kindle Unlimited
The addition of these two Houbunsha titles to Kindle Unlimited gives subscribers access to the opening volumes of two notable 4-koma manga that previously required separate purchases.
ASCII.jp
Mugen Shou Record Opens Reservations for First Full Album 'Dreamerise'
The album is the label's first full-length release after its rebranding, featuring new material and remixes that reflect the current lineup.
PANORA
JOYSOUND Kyoku NAVI Capsule Toy Plays Heisei Karaoke Hits
The capsule toy turns a piece of karaoke hardware history into a collectible that plays era-defining songs, capitalizing on the Heisei retro trend.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Sakatsuku RTW Adds 11 North and Central American Stars in New Scout Event
The scout adds a concentrated set of CONCACAF players to the game's roster, while the campaign provides free pulls to maintain player engagement during the summer.
4Gamer.net
STYLY Phases Out Personal HMD Apps to Focus on LBE and Smartphone AR
STYLY's decision to phase out personal HMD apps in favor of LBE and smartphone AR reflects a strategic reallocation of resources toward growing demand for location-based and mobile AR experiences, mirroring a broader industry shift away from consumer VR headsets.
PANORA
GO1 Suffers Heatstroke at Esports World Cup After Shuttle Bus AC Failure
The incident demonstrates how infrastructure failures at major esports events can directly threaten player health and participation.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Immersive Ukiyo-e Exhibition Opens in Aomori, First in Tohoku
The exhibition brings a proven digital art experience to a new region, adding local cultural content to draw both tourists and residents.
ASCII.jp
MediOS Wins Patient Support Category Award at Nursing DX Award 2026
The award signals a growing recognition of patient co-creation platforms as frontline-first solutions that balance operational efficiency with improved patient care in nursing DX.
ASCII.jp
DELTARUNE Gets Rare 20% Discount in Steam Summer Sale 2026
The 20% discount on DELTARUNE is a rare event given Toby Fox's stated policy of infrequent sales, and it follows the recent addition of Chapter 5.
Game Spark
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse Gets Android Version, Pre-Registration Open
The Android version brings a co-op Metroidvania roguelike to mobile, opening pre-registration for a new audience.
Inside
AI Artist Ichiki Releases Debut Album Love Singularity
The album reframes the concept of 'singularity' from technological AI surpassing humans to a personal, emotional moment of an AI learning about itself through love.
ASCII.jp
GO1 Suffers Heatstroke at Esports World Cup 2026
The incident points to the physical risks esports players face at large-scale events when extreme weather and infrastructure failures combine, even with advance preparation.
Inside
Sonic the Hedgehog Joins Esports Team Zeta Division for One Summer
The move turns a fictional character into a sponsored content creator, blurring the line between game IP and esports talent management for a limited engagement.
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Project Sekai Releases Full-Size 2DMV for 'Gimme more!' Sekai Version
The release of a full 2DMV outside the game's usual event cycle signals continued investment in Project Sekai's music content and a push to reach viewers beyond the player base.
4Gamer.net
Retro-Style Survival Horror FPS 'BLIGHTEN' Releases Demo
The demo provides an early opportunity to experience a game that blends classic survival horror mechanics with retro FPS visuals, drawing inspiration from iconic titles like Resident Evil and DOOM.
Game Spark
viviON Launches Indie Label and Cloud Service to Ease Creator Discoverability Fears
viviON leverages its DLsite distribution infrastructure to address a structural bottleneck in indie game discovery, offering both publishing and cloud access.
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