Izanami Wins Hōchi Shōjo Vote, EX Vice-Generalization Confirmed
The player vote determines which past winner gets a new form, keeping older characters relevant and engaging the community.
ASCII.jp
MILAI Sailing Team Faces Funding Shortfall Ahead of Route du Rhum 2026
The funding gap threatens the team's ability to compete in the Route du Rhum, a critical qualifier for Suzuki's Vendee Globe attempt.
ASCII.jp
NTE: Neverness to Everness Hits 33.5 Billion Yen in Two Months
The game's rapid sales already account for a quarter of Perfect World's fiscal 2025 game revenue, signaling a major hit despite initial accounting losses.
Automaton
Game Freak's 'Beast of Reincarnation' Battle Video Shows Parry-Focused Combat
The battle system video clarifies how Game Freak's new title diverges from its turn-based reputation, centering on a parry-and-command loop that rewards timed defense and strategic partner abilities.
Denfaminicogamer
Hana no Keiji: Kumo no Kanata ni Kindle Sale Offers 50% Points Back on All Volumes
The sale offers a significant discount on a complete classic manga series that remains popular in pachinko machines.
ASCII.jp
New Gafgyt Variant C0XMO Exploits DD-WRT Flaw to Spread Across Platforms
The C0XMO variant separates its scanning function into a Python script, a structural change that allows it to target more system architectures efficiently.
ASCII.jp
BLDB Launches Steampunk Eagle Metal Model Kit With 650 Parts and LED
BLDB expands its adult precision metal model lineup with a complex, LED-equipped eagle kit that emphasizes mechanical detail and assembly experience.
ASCII.jp
Sony Launches IER-M500 Stage Monitor Earphones for Under 20,000 Yen
Sony fills a gap in its professional audio lineup with a stage-specific IEM, addressing the distinct monitoring needs of live performers rather than recording or mixing.
ASCII.jp
ROG XREAL R1 Gaming AR Glasses Launch With 240Hz and 0.01ms Response
The ROG XREAL R1 aims to make AR glasses a practical high-performance gaming peripheral by combining ROG's gaming ecosystem with XREAL's optics, targeting core gamers who want a large screen without physical space.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Backrooms Manager - Together Announced, Early Access Starts July 26
The game reframes the Backrooms concept from pure horror survival to a team-based economic challenge where financial mismanagement can end the run as surely as any monster.
4Gamer.net
Lexon Launches Jeff Koons Balloon Dog Lamp and Speaker in Japan
The collaboration brings Jeff Koons' iconic Balloon Dog sculpture into functional home objects, merging contemporary art with consumer technology at a luxury price point.
ASCII.jp
Girls Revolution Project 2nd Live 'Revolutio' to Feature Shinseiki and Tsumi to Batsu
The second live reinforces the project's trajectory after its debut, while the use of official resale signals an effort to control ticket distribution.
ASCII.jp
Nijisanji's Eden-Gumi 5th Anniversary Goods Launch July 15
The full merchandise lineup and physical fair at two major TSUTAYA locations signal Nijisanji's continued investment in the Eden-gumi unit as it reaches its fifth anniversary.
4Gamer.net, PANORA
Ascend to ZERO's Time-Stop Roguelite Action Is a Test of Patience and Timing
The game's time-stop mechanic forces players to constantly weigh the risk of moving against the safety of freezing, making each 30-second run a deliberate puzzle of positioning and resource collection.
4Gamer.net
1666: Amsterdam Dev Diary Details Art Style Across Three Eras
The developer diary shows how Panache Digital Games uses distinct art styles for each of the game's three time periods, a central design choice for the dark fantasy action game.
4Gamer.net
Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim Adds Japanese Language Support in Update
The Japanese language update was a direct response to high wishlist numbers from Japan, where the game's no-stress, penalty-free cafe management style has found a receptive audience.
Automaton, Game Spark
Garry House Incident, a Remake of Type Help, Launches on Steam
Evil Trout Inc. has taken a free indie text game and turned it into a full visual novel, expanding the reach of a niche mystery to a broader Steam audience.
4Gamer.net
Canon Named Leader in IDC Sustainability Assessment for Second Time
The repeat designation signals that Canon's long-running circular economy programs-remanufacturing with over 90% parts reuse and a 35-year-old cartridge recycling network-are being measured as industry benchmarks by a major IT analyst firm.
ASCII.jp
Raiders of Blackveil Update 'Fangs & Face' Adds Two New Champions
The update directly addresses early access criticism about content volume and quality-of-life features, signaling Wombo Games' focus on polishing the game ahead of its planned 2027 full release.
Denfaminicogamer, Automaton
Tides of Annihilation Demo to Debut at gamescom 2026
This is the first opportunity for overseas players to actually play Tides of Annihilation, a milestone for the studio's debut title inspired by Arthurian legend.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Toggle Holdings Obtains ISO/IEC 42001 Certification for Real Estate AI System
The certification marks a step toward formal, audited accountability for AI providers in industries where data handling and output quality carry significant financial and legal risk.
ASCII.jp
ZenmuTech Receives Industry Pioneer Award at EBISION 2026
The award validates that ZenmuTech's secret sharing technology has moved from research to practical, enterprise-grade deployment, a key milestone for broader adoption in data protection.
ASCII.jp
PS Store Summer Sale Offers Up to 80% Off PS5 and PS4 Titles
The two-wave structure, with a second wave starting July 27, suggests Sony is staggering discounts to maintain momentum through the summer, a tactic that differs from a single flat sale period.
GAME Watch (Impress), Automaton
Nyoijizai Launches New Manga Shinkon Dakedo Captain no Kanojo to wa Mada Yarenai
Nyoijizai returns to a familiar blend of sports and romantic comedy, pairing a volleyball premise with a newlywed couple's sexual tension, a formula that echoes their breakout hit Harukana Receive.
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