HORI Announces Mario Kart Racing Wheels for Switch 2
These are HORI's first Switch 2-compatible steering controllers, offering two tiers of Mario Kart racing hardware timed to the console's early release window.
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PG UNLEASHED ν Gundam Tops Amazon Hobby Bestseller Ranking
The ranking shows the ν Gundam kit, released for Gunpla's 45th anniversary, sustaining strong regular-purchase demand on Amazon.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Embracer Group Splits Into Two Companies, Fellowship Entertainment Spins Off
The split formalizes the separation of Embracer's most valuable IPs into a dedicated entity, signaling a permanent shift from the acquisition-driven growth model that defined the group's recent history.
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Home Made Kazoku Returns After 10-Year Hiatus
The return of Home Made Kazoku brings back a group whose anime theme songs were a staple of the 2000s shonen era, and their first live shows in a decade will test whether their audience has waited for them.
Anime News Network
Fortnite Returns to App Store Worldwide Except Australia as Epic v Apple Nears End
The resumption signals that Epic believes the legal momentum has shifted decisively, using the threat of global regulatory scrutiny to pressure Apple into transparency on its fee structure.
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Detective R and Prophet J Demo Now Available on Steam
The demo release gives players a chance to try the game's narrative-driven mystery gameplay before its full launch.
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HoverGrease 2 Launches on Steam With Gameplay Trailer
The sequel's launch trailer confirms a full feature set including a battle pass for cosmetics only and long-term post-launch support, positioning it as a live-service twin-stick shooter with no pay-to-win monetization.
Game Spark
Civilization VII Update Lets Players Stick With One Civilization Throughout
The update directly addresses the most criticized feature of Civilization VII at launch-the forced civilization swap between ages-by restoring the series' traditional continuous play style.
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Frontier Legends Enters Steam Early Access on May 30
The game's Early Access release brings a Western-themed open-world survival sandbox with NPC settlement management and role-defined playstyles to Steam.
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Chiikawa Baby Plush Lottery Goes on Sale May 26
The lottery expands the Chiikawa merchandise line with baby-themed variants of popular characters, offering a limited-time online sale window and a sticker bonus for bulk buyers.
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Street Fighter 6 Adds Ingrid With Surprise Monad Body Form
The Monad Body appears to be a unique autonomous fighter that dodges projectiles and low attacks, raising questions about its viability and whether it is a gimmick or a practical playstyle.
ASCII.jp
RPG Maker New Project Gets First Playable Demo at BitSummit PUNCH
This is the first public hands-on opportunity for the next-generation RPG Maker, letting attendees test the tool before its eventual release.
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Crunchyroll Japan Net Profit Falls 63% in Fiscal 2025
The steep profit decline at the Japanese branch, despite continued subscriber growth, signals that Crunchyroll's expansion is not translating into proportional earnings in its home market.
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Abrams ComicArts' Kana Imprint Licenses Tsubonari's Antengai: Twilight Metropolis Manga
The license brings a complete trilogy of supernatural urban fantasy manga to English readers for the first time, starting with the 2018 original and its two sequels.
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Paralives Releases Gameplay Trailer Ahead of May 25 Early Access Launch
Paralives enters a market long dominated by The Sims, and its early access launch on May 25 will test whether its open-world design and modding support can attract players seeking a fresh alternative.
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Ghost in the Shell Card Wafers Launch With 26 Character Designs
The card wafers are the first physical merchandise tied to the new Ghost in the Shell anime before its July premiere, giving fans a preview of the series' character designs.
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Raiders of Blackveil Major Update Gulag Adds New Biome, Offline Mode
The Gulag update delivers the offline mode players have been asking for since Early Access launched, alongside a substantial new biome and boss that extend the game's core loop.
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Crunchyroll Net Profit Fell 63.4% in 2025 Despite Subscriber Growth
The profit plunge shows that Crunchyroll's rapid subscriber growth and recent price hikes have not yet translated into bottom-line gains, as operational costs outpace revenue increases.
Animehunch
Nexon Reveals Executioner Class for Embers of the Uncrowned
The Executioner class reveals Nexon's design focus on aggressive, high-risk melee combat rather than defensive support roles for its new top-down MMORPG.
Game Spark
Shunsuke Daito Joins Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's New Title Stranger Than Heaven
The casting of a returning voice actor from the Like a Dragon series signals a narrative link between Stranger Than Heaven and the established franchise.
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Shunsuke Daito Joins Stranger Than Heaven Cast, Kazuhiro Nakatani Confirmed Out
The casting update clarifies two key roles for Stranger Than Heaven, including a notable absence from the Like a Dragon voice cast, as the game prepares for a winter launch.
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Steam Ocean Fest Discounts Subnautica Games by 75 Percent
The deep discount and free play weekend give new players a low-cost entry to one of the most popular ocean survival series during a themed Steam sale.
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Sci-Fi Horror Game CODE EXIT Demo Launches on Steam and Epic Games Store
The learning AI mechanic that invalidates repeated player strategies sets CODE EXIT apart from standard co-op horror shooters, and the demo's release on two storefronts gives a broad audience an early look at how that system works.
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ARC Raiders Adds Wandering Envoy Trader and Rascal Smg
The addition of a randomized trader and a new close-range weapon expands the loot-and-survive loop of Arc Raiders during its early access period.
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