Night Shift Record: Showa School Record Launches on Steam
The release adds a short, atmospheric horror experience to Steam that relies on sound and setting rather than jump scares, with a sequel already in the pipeline.
Game Spark
Splatoon Raiders Direct 2026.6.30 Airs June 30 at 23:00
This is the first dedicated Direct for a Splatoon spin-off, and its timing less than a month before release suggests Nintendo is making a final, focused push to sell players on a new genre direction for the franchise.
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Satosumi Takaguchi Launches New Manga Diamond's Blues
The new series adds to Takaguchi's decades-spanning catalog, which includes the 1985-1995 Hana no Asuka-gumi! and the 2024 live-action adaptation of Grandma no Yūutsu.
Anime News Network
Free Horror Game 'TAKE CARE OF THE DOG' Launches on Steam July 10
The Steam release brings a viral itch.io horror hit to a wider audience, with a sequel already in the pipeline.
Game Spark
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 Adds 4 Cast Members
The new cast additions and July premiere date confirm the production timeline for the sequel to the 2025 series.
Anime News Network
Suisei Hoshimachi and JTB Release Collaboration Song 'Hoshi o Miru Shoujo'
The release marks the first concrete output of the 'Project Stargazer' collaboration between Suisei Hoshimachi and JTB, with a tour already announced as the next phase.
PANORA
EPID Games Reveals Teaser PV for New Title Trickcal Patima
The extensive hiring push across multiple disciplines indicates Trickcal Patima is still in pre-production, meaning a release is likely years away despite the teaser's arrival.
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Anime News Network Names Summer 2026's Most Anticipated Anime
The list signals that Summer 2026 is unusually stacked with two major Science SARU premieres and a range of genre titles that could define the season's conversation.
Anime News Network
This Week in Mobile Games: Sonic, Summer Events, and More
The column provides context for Sonic's long but muted mobile presence during his anniversary, contrasting Sega's early mobile push with Nintendo's more cautious approach.
Anime News Network
Game Spark Picks Four Notable Steam Releases for June 29, 2026
The roundup highlights a diverse set of newly released Steam games that have already attracted significant player feedback, with nophenia achieving a 96% positive rating from 412 reviews.
Game Spark
Hunter x Hunter Surpasses 100 Million Copies in Circulation Worldwide
Hunter x Hunter joins a small group of Shueisha manga to cross the 100 million copy threshold, a milestone that arrives alongside the series' return from another extended hiatus.
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The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power Adds 5 Cast Members Ahead of Premiere
The announcement rounds out the supporting cast for the series just one day before its broadcast debut.
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Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-Kun Season 4 Episode 13 Gives Iruma a Birthday He Never Had
The episode uses Iruma's birthday as a narrative device to solidify his found family and emotional security, a key character milestone for the series.
Anime News Network
Slot & Dungeons Gets July 28 Full Release Date
The July 28 update marks the end of a successful early access period that saw sales at five times expectations and a 'Very Positive' Steam rating, and the scope of the content drop suggests the developer is treating the 1.0 launch as a major milestone.
Automaton
Super Monkey Ball Step and Roll Vocal Selections Album Hits Streaming Services
The album marks the first time four vocal tracks from the 2010 Wii game are available on streaming platforms, with remastered audio from composer Tomoya Ohtani.
4Gamer.net
Project Sekai Releases Full-Size 2DMV of All-in-One Sekai Version
The release gives players and fans a dedicated music video for a Sekai version of a song tied to Wonderlands x Showtime, expanding the game's video content library.
4Gamer.net
The Kept Man of the Princess Knight Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer, January 2027 Debut
The announcement locks in a production timeline and expands the staff roster for an adaptation of a Dengeki Novel Award grand prize winner, signaling Kadokawa's continued investment in light novel properties.
Anime News Network, Anime Corner
A Quantum Magic 8-Ball Web App Uses a Homemade Random Number Generator
The project repurposes protein-analysis hardware into a functional quantum random number generator and presents it as a playful fortune-telling tool, demonstrating accessible quantum experimentation.
GIGAZINE
Eight Mugensho Record VSingers Join Nippon TV Group MCN C+
The deal gives eight VSingers access to monetized streaming of major Japanese game publishers' titles, a practical advantage that could increase their content output and revenue.
Brave group, PANORA
Grim Dawn Hits 90% Off on Steam Ahead of Final DLC Release
This is the last chance to buy Grim Dawn and its required DLC at a discount before the final expansion Fangs of Asterkarn launches on July 23.
Game Spark
KAMUI: He's Behind You Anime Sets OceanVeil Stream for July 3
The announcement confirms a simulcast for a series that blends supernatural action with explicit ecchi comedy, a niche that OceanVeil has increasingly served.
Anime News Network
Assetto Corsa Rally V0.5 Adds Greek Stages and 16-Player Multiplayer
This update brings the rally sim closer to a full release by adding real-world stages and the online infrastructure needed for competitive play.
4Gamer.net
Kyoka From Molly's Changing Time Gets Two 1/4 Scale Figures at Amiami
The two-figure release gives collectors a choice between Kyoka in a bikini or in sweat-soaked yoga wear, both at the same price and scale, from a single character series.
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Dokapon 3-2-1 Super Collection! PC Version Launches on Steam
The PC release brings a faithful reproduction of three classic friendship-destroying board game RPGs to Steam with modern features, expanding access beyond the January 2026 Switch launch.
Game Spark