Persona 3 Gets 20th Anniversary Remix Video, New Soejima Art
The 20th anniversary of Persona 3 is marked by a remix video and new art, while the Reload remake's sales milestone shows the franchise's continued commercial strength.
Denfaminicogamer
DigiPen Student Team's Free Steam Game HYPERFIST Earns Very Positive Reviews
A student-developed free game on Steam has achieved a perfect review score shortly after release, with the team indicating possible future expansions.
Automaton
Anthropic Extends Claude Fable 5 Free Access Period Again
The second extension of the free access window indicates Anthropic is still managing the fallout from the government-mandated suspension of Claude Fable 5, giving users more time to evaluate the model before it moves to a pay-per-use credit system.
GIGAZINE
Anti-AI Activist Sam Kirchner Disappears After Radicalization of Movement
The disappearance of a radical activist signals the anti-AI movement's shift from lawful protest to potential violence, raising concerns about escalation.
GIGAZINE
GIGABYTE Marks 40 Years With X870 AORUS INFINITY Motherboard
The X870 AORUS INFINITY is GIGABYTE's 40th anniversary model, bundling high-end features and a purchase campaign aimed at DIY enthusiasts.
ASCII.jp
HIKAKIN's MISOKIN Gets a Curry Flavor Born From Its Physical Store
The new flavor extends the MISOKIN brand by turning a table condiment from its physical store into a packaged product, showing a direct feedback loop between retail and packaged goods.
KAI-YOU
Samsung Prototypes Next-Generation CFET for Mass Production
Samsung's CFET prototype offers a mass-production-oriented alternative to IBM's expensive CFET method, signaling a focus on practical scaling for future nodes.
ASCII.jp
Tamiya Reissues 1/24 Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Mk.I Plastic Model Kit
Tamiya brings back a 1983-era plastic model kit of the high-performance Mini Cooper 1275S, offering modelers a faithful reproduction of the motorsport icon.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Dinolords Alpha Test Reveals Tutorial Hurdle Ahead of Early Access Launch
The alpha test data shows a clear tutorial bottleneck that the developer must fix to retain players, while the high retention after that point validates the core 'Hack 'n' Strat' design.
4Gamer.net
Satoru Iwata's Philosophy on People Stands Against Industry's Efficiency Push
The op-ed argues that the current industry's focus on cost-cutting and efficiency contradicts the long-term philosophy of investing in people that Satoru Iwata championed at Nintendo.
4Gamer.net
World of Tanks Launches Far Cry Crossover Battle Pass Event
The collaboration brings Far Cry's tropical chaos into World of Tanks for a limited time, offering themed rewards and characters.
ASCII.jp
Generative AI Tops Satisfaction in New Startup Service Awards
The survey shows that accounting software remains the most essential tool for new businesses, while generative AI has become the most satisfying and sticky category, a shift in how startups approach efficiency.
ASCII.jp
Ireisu to Appear on PASH! September 2026 Cover with Summer Tour Tie-In
The PASH! feature is a coordinated promotional push for Ireisu's largest summer tour to date, combining exclusive visuals and purchase incentives to drive fan engagement.
ASCII.jp
Cowork AI Agent Gains Desktop Function to Tackle RPA Liabilities
The Desktop Function extends Cowork beyond the browser, positioning it as a next-generation RPA that addresses the fragility and maintenance costs of conventional RPA.
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35th Anniversary Aretha Orchestra Concert Set for December
The concert is a component of Yanoman's Aretha Reunion Project, linking the upcoming collection release to a live orchestral event for the 35-year-old RPG series.
4Gamer.net
Permanent VR Theater WAHHHP Opens in Shinjuku With Gaudi Experience
The opening of WAHHHP brings a rare social VR experience to Japan, using a foundation-approved cultural property to attract both domestic and inbound audiences, and signals a new permanent venue for rotating immersive content in central Tokyo.
ASCII.jp
laugh. and BEB5 Karuizawa Team Up for Limited-Time Self-Care Trip
The collaboration positions femcare as an integrated part of a travel experience, removing the need for special preparation or knowledge.
ASCII.jp
Apple Plans Battery-Replaceable Apple Pencil for EU Compliance
The move is Apple's first step toward repairable accessories under EU right-to-repair rules, breaking from its current glued construction.
GIGAZINE
Touken Ranbu Pazugiri Pre-Registration Opens for Puzzle RPG
The pre-registration launch marks EXNOA's expansion of the Touken Ranbu franchise into the puzzle RPG genre, using milestone rewards and a cross-game collaboration to mobilize the existing fanbase ahead of a 2026 release.
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Cumberbatch and Freeman Wimbledon Reunion Sparks SHERLOCK Season 5 Talk
The sighting, combined with Moffat's recent podcast comments, revives fan hopes for a fifth season of SHERLOCK, which last aired new episodes in 2017.
Cinema Today
Zootopia 10th Anniversary Lottery Prizes Include Nick and Judy Selfie Figure
The lottery ties the 10th anniversary of the original film to the upcoming sequel by featuring a prize based on a Zootopia 2 promotional image.
Inside
Google Tells EU That Site-Blocking Measures Are Disproportionate and Ineffective
Google's submission pushes back against expanding site-blocking in Europe, arguing that the approach harms legitimate internet infrastructure and users, and that the EU should focus on targeted takedowns.
GIGAZINE
Sudden Attack: Zero Point Early Access Launches July 30 on Steam
The remaster revives a 2005 online FPS with modern graphics and deep customization, aiming to draw both returning players and a new audience to a free-to-play model supported by a content roadmap.
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MythFall, a Full-Fledged Action RPG, Launches on Roblox With Original IP by Hiji Fujimura
MythFall brings a console-style action RPG experience to Roblox, backed by a notable manga artist and a multi-company partnership, with a planned long-term content rollout that could set a precedent for original IP on the platform.
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