games 2 sources · Jul 6
This marks the first dedicated exhibition for the Silent Hill series, signaling a broader push by Konami and PARCO to merchandise and exhibit the franchise beyond games, following the 2024 remake's success.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
manga 1 sources · Jul 6
The manga ends after just over two years of serialization, with its ninth volume already in print, marking a relatively short run for a Grand Jump title.
Anime News Network
games 1 sources · Jul 6
The announcement brings a licensed adaptation of a well-regarded European drama into the free-to-play adventure game space, with a memory-reconstruction mechanic and branching narrative.
4Gamer.net
games 1 sources · Jul 6
The game turns a social anxiety-being out of sync with others' laughter-into a dystopian mechanic where the state enforces correct reactions under threat of memory erasure.
Denfaminicogamer
games 3 sources · Jul 6
The story illustrates how Steam's two-hour refund window, which protects consumers, can also financially pressure short indie games that players can finish within that window and then refund.
Automaton, Game Spark, GameBusiness.jp
other 1 sources · Jul 6
The guidebook offers a practical legal reference for game developers, covering emerging issues like generative AI alongside classic concerns such as copyright and contracts, with illustrations from a well-known Square Enix artist.
Denfaminicogamer
games 3 sources · Jul 6
The remake's staggered console and PC unlock times in Japan, combined with a public advertising campaign in Shibuya and Dotonbori, show Ubisoft treating the Japanese market as a coordinated launch territory rather than a secondary release window.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
anime 1 sources · Jul 6
The review positions Chainsmoker Cat as a self-confident, deliberately offensive work that will sharply divide audiences, but acknowledges its technical craft and a surprisingly relatable emotional breakdown.
Anime Feminist
anime 1 sources · Jul 6
The campaign combines a major station takeover with an e-commerce storefront, treating the series launch as a cross-promotional event rather than a simple streaming drop.
KAI-YOU
figures 2 sources · Jul 6
The Bishoujo series, known for Yamashita's stylized takes on pop-culture icons, now applies its aesthetic to a non-human toy property, expanding the line's range beyond characters with existing humanoid designs.
Dengeki Hobby Web
other 1 sources · Jul 6
The scale of satellite disposal and the call for industry-wide transparency highlight the growing environmental and operational challenges of maintaining a mega-constellation.
GIGAZINE
industry 1 sources · Jul 6
The permanent portal replaces one-off submission windows, giving DPN Books a continuous pipeline of original works from Nola's large writer base for its two new comic labels.
ASCII.jp
other 1 sources · Jul 6
The move marks a concrete enforcement step by China's government to regulate AI services that simulate human-like emotional interaction, directly affecting how major platforms design and offer conversational agents.
GIGAZINE
games 2 sources · Jul 6
The regional block revives the PSN-linking controversy from Helldivers 2, suggesting Sony is reimposing a policy that previously drew heavy backlash, potentially limiting the PC audience for a major Marvel fighting game.
GIGAZINE
other 1 sources · Jul 6
The comparison signals that the U.S. government now treats frontier AI models as a national security threat on par with the most destructive weapons, which will shape regulation, export controls, and intelligence priorities.
GIGAZINE
games 4 sources · Jul 6
This final CBT marks the last public test before launch for a franchise that has not had a stable successor since the original game's Japan service ended in 2019 and "Sudden Attack 2" shut down shortly after release.
4Gamer.net, Automaton, Game Spark
figures 1 sources · Jul 6
The campaign is the first major retail tie-in for the Chiikawa film, using in-store events and exclusive merchandise to drive foot traffic during the movie's opening weekend.
Nijimen
vtuber 2 sources · Jul 6
This marks one of the first instances of a Nijisanji VTuber's original costume design being turned into a mass-market action figure by a major toy manufacturer, bridging the virtual liver hobby space and Bandai Spirits' premium figure line.
KAI-YOU, Dengeki Hobby Web
other 1 sources · Jul 6
The attraction turns a classic arcade shooter into a large-scale, short-duration group experience at a major theme park, with a limited run and a prize incentive.
GAME Watch (Impress)
figures 1 sources · Jul 6
This premium collector set brings the complete lineup of Ghost Eyecons closer to their on-screen appearance, expanding the CSM line for Kamen Rider Ghost.
Dengeki Hobby Web
games 2 sources · Jul 6
The simultaneous release of three content drops marks a major content push for ARK: Survival Ascended, expanding the game with new biomes, creatures, and ship customization.
4Gamer.net
figures 1 sources · Jul 6
HEMOXIAN enters the mecha-and-girl plastic kit space with a single set that offers multiple build options and a combined mode, a format that has proven popular in the Japanese hobby market.
Dengeki Hobby Web
games 5 sources · Jul 6
This is the first original character design work Tite Kubo has done for a Bleach mobile game, and the story is set after the anime's final arc, extending the franchise's narrative beyond the manga's conclusion.
Anime News Network, 4Gamer.net, Inside, and 2 more
industry 1 sources · Jul 6
The session targets a common corporate pain point-AI tools introduced but not adopted-and positions Cynthia's consulting approach as a practical pathway from pilot to full-scale operation.
ASCII.jp