AIC Wins Five-Year Legal Battle to Regain Stake in AIC Rights
The ruling gives AIC a formal stake in the company that controls its classic properties, potentially shifting the balance of power over those IPs.
Anime News Network
Community-Run TOYAKO Festa Turns Lake Toya Into Cosplay Venue
The event shows how a community-driven otaku festival can use a hot spring town as a cosplay venue, a model that has gained nationwide attention since its 2010 start.
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Gal Version of Sakuya Izayoi Cosplay Highlights 23rd Hakurei Shrine Grand Festival
The event remains a central hub for Touhou fan works, and cosplay continues to be a major draw, as seen in this creative interpretation of a classic character.
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Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back-Evolution and Secrets of the Jungle Air on ABEMA
The broadcast continues ABEMA's four-week free run of all 24 Pokémon theatrical films, offering two more entries in the series.
GAME Watch (Impress)
This Week's Japanese Box Office: Sgt. Frog Opens, Samurai and Prisoner Falls to #4
The weekend box office figures show the continued performance of established franchises and the modest debut of the Sgt. Frog revival.
Anime News Network
Schrödinger's Call Offers a Phone Call Adventure in a Post-Apocalyptic World
The game presents a narrative-focused experience about final conversations and unresolved regrets, published by a major manga publisher and developed by a small studio.
Game Spark
HYPERFIST, a Student Project Melee Combat Game, Debuts Free on Steam
The free release of a DigiPen student project highlights a melee-centric take on first-person combat outside the usual shooter formula.
Game Spark
Steam Machine Review: 256 of 343 Games Compatible, Elden Ring at 55-60fps
The review provides hands-on evidence that the Steam Machine is a capable gaming PC for Steam users, with high compatibility and solid performance out of the box.
GIGAZINE
Bandai Spirits to Release HGCE Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) on July 11
The kit adds a minor mobile suit from Gundam SEED Destiny to the HGCE lineup, giving collectors a specific custom variant of the Gouf Ignited.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Apex Legends Cyberpunk Collab Adds Sandevistan, Cyberpsycho to E-District
The collab introduces core Cyberpunk gameplay mechanics-two cyberware abilities and a cyberpsycho penalty-that directly alter combat strategy in the Wild Card mode, moving beyond cosmetic crossovers.
Game Spark
Hatsune Miku and Hoshimachi Suisei to Throw Ceremonial First Pitch
The event ties a commercial campaign for Lotte's Coolish and Sou brands to a live baseball game, bringing both a virtual singer and a VTuber into a traditional sports setting.
MoguLive
New Survival Horror 'White Creek' Targets Dreamcast, Also Modern Platforms
The announcement of a new Dreamcast game in 2026 highlights the console's lingering appeal as a platform for retro-styled indie projects.
Game Spark
Game*Spark Launches New Talk Show 'Radio Goodwill X'
The talk show gives Game*Spark a new regular platform for direct conversation with its audience, extending the site's coverage beyond written articles.
Game Spark
Witch Hat Atelier and Owl House Creators Hold Q&A at Kodansha House
The meeting brought together two fantasy creators from different media who had long admired each other's work, offering fans a rare glimpse into their shared creative sensibilities.
Anime News Network
Icheon City Launches AI-Generated Webtoon Contest Centered on Goryeo Diplomat
The contest extends the province's existing AI content awards into a targeted webtoon competition that ties a historical figure to modern conflict resolution through generative AI.
Anime News Network
Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her Premiere Handles Gender With Surprising Care
The premiere suggests a rom-com that sidesteps genre pitfalls while engaging with gender performance, even if the show itself fails to stand out.
Anime Feminist
Graniph and Detective Conan Announce 20-Item Apparel Collaboration
The collaboration covers a wide range of characters and price points, making it a substantial apparel release for the franchise.
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Browser4: Free CLI Tool Enables AI Browser Automation Without Tokens
Browser4 offers a free, token-free alternative for AI-driven browser automation, potentially lowering barriers for developers and AI agents.
GIGAZINE
Colopl Announces 'Shironeko Project INFINITY' for Switch and Switch 2, 2027 Release
After an eight-year gap that included a project review and a lawsuit settlement, Colopl is delivering a console Shironeko game as a new original work rather than a port, suggesting the company sees stronger demand for the brand on dedicated hardware.
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CCSTOYS Announces Raftclans Die-Cast Figure for Super Robot Wars OG Line
The selection of Raftclans, a less iconic unit than Gespenst or Grungust, reflects CCSTOYS's approach of letting staff passion guide their figure choices.
4Gamer.net
Bandai Adds Hatsune Miku and Friends to Machibouke Gashapon Line
Bandai extends its Machibouke deformed figure series to the Vocaloid franchise, giving collectors a consistent style for acquiring the characters in capsule toy form.
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Pokémon Go Fest 2026 Global Brings Mega Mewtwo X And Y For Free
The free availability of both Mega Mewtwo forms without a paid ticket signals a more accessible approach to high-tier raid content in Pokémon Go.
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Garden Soul Combines Roguelite Build-Crafting With Dot-Pixel Combat
The announcement adds a stylish dot-pixel roguelite to the Steam lineup, with a focus on technical combat and build-crafting from a Brazilian indie studio.
Game Spark
Bandai Re-Releases Pretend Owner Series Nissan GT-R Key Gashapon
The re-release of the Pretend Owner Series GT-R keys extends the availability of a gashapon line that replicates the actual keys of six generations of Nissan's flagship sports car.
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