Super Mechagodzilla Gets MODEROID Plastic Model Kit
The kit brings a key combinable mecha from the Heisei Godzilla series to MODEROID, offering a new way to build the iconic anti-Godzilla weapon.
Dengeki Hobby Web
StartX Founder Launches NEXUS ORCA to Build Japan's Deep Tech Community
The initiative directly addresses Japan's gap between research strength and global startup output by applying the peer-support model that produced over 20 unicorns at StartX.
ASCII.jp
Arkheron Partners with FENNEL for CBT Events and Prize Tournament
The partnership gives beta testers a structured competitive environment with daily practice and a capped tournament, potentially accelerating community formation and providing early data on how the game performs in a tournament setting.
ASCII.jp
One Piece Premier Summer 2026 At USJ Gets Food And Merch Details
The event uses the One Piece franchise to create a summer festival experience at the park, with a focused menu and merchandise line tied to the Straw Hat and Heart Pirates.
GAME Watch
IDOL:UnderCode Fan Work Guidelines Permit AI Generation and Platform Monetization
The guidelines formalize a permissive stance on fan works, explicitly welcoming AI generation and platform monetization, in line with the project's goal of becoming a 'living IP' shaped by fan creativity.
PANORA
Closer Camera Distance Increases Presence in 180° Immersive Video, Study Finds
The experiment provides empirical evidence that shooting distance in 180° immersive video directly affects viewer presence and psychological closeness, a factor in customer development strategies.
PANORA
Belong Opens Store on Mercari's New Reuse Service m Department
The move gives Belong access to Mercari's large user base while addressing consumer trust concerns through a platform that guarantees quality and authenticity.
ASCII.jp
Project EGG Adds Rune Worth: Kuroi no Kikoushi for Free on X68000
The release adds a mechanically distinctive 1990 action RPG to Project EGG's library, making a game known for its no-grind design and spell-chanting system accessible to modern subscribers.
ASCII.jp
Phishing SMS Leads to Apple Account Takeover at Alcare
A single employee falling for a smishing lure can lead to irreversible account takeover and data exposure with no recovery path, as shown by the Alcare incident.
ASCII.jp
UK Retail Body Criticizes PlayStation's Disc Production End, Citing Consumer Choice
The ERA's criticism adds institutional weight from a major retail trade body to consumer protests, but industry analysts suggest the backlash is unlikely to alter Sony's digital-only trajectory.
Game Spark, Inside, GameBusiness.jp
Intel Invests €5 Billion in Ireland for 3nm Xeon 6 Production
Intel's €5 billion investment in Ireland focuses on 3nm Xeon 6 production, tying its manufacturing expansion directly to AI and HPC demand.
GIGAZINE
Rogue Eclipse, a Rogue-Like Space Flight Game, Hits Steam on August 8, 2026
Rogue Eclipse merges rogue-like progression with arcade flight combat, drawing on two distinct action franchises, and sets a concrete release date on Steam.
Game Spark
Aoshima Announces Ferrari GTO Rakupla Snap Kit for October 2026
Aoshima expands its no-glue, no-paint snap-fit line with a detailed Ferrari GTO kit, offering a straightforward build for car modelers.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Minecraft Ender Dragon Battle Gashapon Figures Return in July 2026 Reissue
The reissue of the Ender Dragon battle gashapon set suggests Bandai sees continued interest in Minecraft capsule figures, bringing back a line that debuted less than a year earlier.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Flow Studio Update Brings 3D Asset Generation, Lowers VFX Barrier
Flow Studio's update moves the tool closer to an all-in-one solution for indie VFX, potentially reshaping who can produce professional-grade CG content.
MoguLive
Cartoon Cat, Trevor Henderson's Internet Horror Icon, Gets Hollywood Film Adaptation
The Cartoon Cat film continues Hollywood's recent pattern of adapting internet-born horror stories, with Trevor Henderson's creatures becoming a recurring source material across multiple projects.
KAI-YOU
Fate/Grand Order Collaboration Cafe Menu Announced With 9 Themed Items
The collaboration cafe extends the Fate/Grand Order exhibition experience into food, offering fans a tangible way to engage with character motifs through themed dishes.
Denfaminicogamer
Saga & Seeker User-Created Characters and Scenarios Each Surpass 1,000 Submissions
The milestone indicates strong community engagement with the AI-driven TRPG-style game's user-generated content system.
Denfaminicogamer
Shelve the Potions! Opens Steam Playtest Ahead of August Release
Shelve the Potions! distinguishes itself with a cat-petting hint system and a focus on relaxed, observation-based puzzle solving.
Denfaminicogamer
Macross 7's Nekki Basara, Mylene Flare Jenius Return in minimum factory Re-Release
The re-release makes two fan-favorite Macross 7 characters available again in an affordable, easy-to-assemble format, answering persistent demand from collectors.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Himeko: Departure PV Shows Himeko Leaving the Astral Express
The PV confirms a major narrative turn for Himeko and deepens the ambiguity between her and Motoko, setting up a key moment in Honkai: Star Rail's ongoing story.
4Gamer.net
GMO Internet Group Completely Abolishes Telecommuting After 6.5 Years
The decision ends a 6.5-year experiment that began as one of Japan's earliest remote work policies, signaling a full return to in-office work.
ASCII.jp
Muse Molds Announces Rias Gremory and Akeno Himejima Cheerleader Figures
Muse Molds adds two bold cheerleader figures to its High School DxD HERO lineup, with swappable parts for a more revealing display.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Petitcure ~Precure Fairies~ Short Teaches Movie Theater Etiquette
The short uses the franchise's fairy mascots to teach theater etiquette, a first for the series, and arrives two months before the next Precure film.
Anime News Network