Akko's First Leverless Arcade Controller FUNBOX Goes on Sale
Akko, primarily a keyboard maker, enters the fighting game controller space with a leverless design that adapts its keyboard switch technology for arcade use.
GAME Watch, 4Gamer.net
The Old Man in the Countryside Becomes a Sword Saint Season 1 Free on YouTube
The free streaming of Season 1 directly precedes the July 8 premiere of Season 2, giving viewers a limited window to catch up on the story.
Denfaminicogamer
Azure Striker Gunvolt Triangle Edition Switch 2 Edition Launches October 22
The new crossover scenario marks the first time Gunvolt and Acura fight together in a mainline game, bridging two previously separate storylines.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
Mouse Computer Unveils NEXTGEAR J5 Laptop, iiyama OLED Displays, and Peripherals
Mouse Computer is doubling down on gaming hardware with a new entry-level laptop and high-end displays, while signaling a major announcement for Tokyo Game Show 2026.
4Gamer.net
Cycaltrust Proposes Blockchain Supply Chain Trust as National AI Strategy Pillar
The proposal connects Cycaltrust's recent ISO standard adoption to national AI policy, framing supply chain authenticity as a defense against AI-generated fakes.
ASCII.jp
Muv-Luv: Tactics - Karidasa's Nightmare Steam Store Page Opens, 2027 Release Planned
The Steam page launch and 2027 release window come after a crowdfunding campaign that missed its target but still raised over 38 million yen from 1,523 backers, showing sustained interest in a tactical spin-off of the Muv-Luv franchise.
4Gamer.net, Automaton, Denfaminicogamer
Griefing Exploit in Poko a Pokemon Risks Banning Innocent Island Owners
The exploit reveals a design vulnerability where the island owner bears the penalty for a griefer's actions, with no official response yet from The Pokémon Company.
ASCII.jp
Afil Games Removed From PS Store Over Shovelware
The removal shows Sony's ongoing crackdown on low-quality mass-produced games, while Microsoft and Nintendo have not taken similar action despite a 2025 report finding 40% of new Microsoft Store games were shovelware.
Automaton
Yakkyubin Tops 1.9 Million Members Amid Pharmacy Reforms
The milestone reflects the accelerating adoption of digital health services in Japan as regulatory changes and patient preferences push pharmacies toward non-face-to-face efficiency and convenience.
ASCII.jp
VALORANT Season 2026 Act 4 Launches With New Map Summit and Retake Mode
The update introduces a map with a dynamic terrain-changing mechanic and a mode that isolates the most intense phase of standard play, both aimed at reducing competitive friction and adding variety.
ASCII.jp
ASUS ProArt Launches 26.5-Inch 4K QD-OLED Monitor With 240Hz
The PA27UCDMR merges ProArt's professional color accuracy with a 240Hz refresh rate, directly addressing creators who need both precise color and smooth motion for game development and motion graphics work.
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Lords of the Fallen II Delayed to Q1 2027, Citing GTA6 Avoidance and Polish Time
The delay to avoid GTA6's shadow may not provide the breathing room CI Games hopes for, as Q1 2027 is already filling with major releases.
Automaton, Game Spark
Nobunaga's Ambition: Road to Tenka Anniversary Event Launches With Streamer Faction War
The event uses streamer-led faction warfare and generous freebies to drive player engagement and attract new users, marking the third iteration of a recurring promotional strategy.
Automaton
ORICO M.2 SSD Case With ASM2464 Chip Hits 40Gbps at 36% Off
The ORICO M.2 SSD Case with ASM2464 chip brings 40Gbps external storage to a lower price point with a limited-time discount, making high-speed data transfer more accessible.
ASCII.jp
Data Section Receives Thailand FastPass Certification for Data Center
The certification places Data Section's data center among a select group of projects receiving coordinated approval from eight Thai government agencies, signaling priority treatment for AI infrastructure.
ASCII.jp
Mouse Computer Announces AI Mini PC and New PC Lineups
Mouse Computer's DAIV CX mini PC brings local LLM capability to a sub-1.5kg chassis, targeting developers and institutions that avoid cloud AI, while the broader lineup refresh addresses both gaming and enterprise markets.
Game Spark
How To Grow a Black Hole Launches on PC, Lets Players Feed the Universe's Worst Pet
The game's premise of intentionally growing a black hole as a pet turns a cosmic threat into a casual incremental loop, leaning into the irony of worsening a universal problem for fun.
4Gamer.net
Witch Hat Atelier Creator Praises Amber Glenn's Qifrey Skating
Kamome Shirahama's public praise for a professional figure skater's cosplay performance marks a rare direct interaction between a manga creator and a mainstream athlete.
Anime News Network
Caita and Fumi o Yomu. Launch Reading Contest With New Audio Submission Feature
The feature and contest show Caita expanding from a text submission platform into audio and video content distribution, creating new opportunities for derivative works and media mix development.
ASCII.jp
Hit Box Launches PC Models With Daigo Umehara Collaboration
The original leverless controller brand brings a PC-specific model with improved internals and a signature edition tied to one of fighting games' most iconic players.
Denfaminicogamer
Destiny 2 Dating Sim Prototype Rejected by Management Every Year
The revelation highlights a persistent internal push for lighthearted content in a game known for its serious tone, ultimately blocked by management.
Automaton
Project Motor Racing GT Icons Pack Adds 9 Classic Cars and New Circuit
The DLC adds a curated set of period racing cars and a new track to Project Motor Racing, deepening its historical motorsport content.
4Gamer.net
NTE: Neverness to Everness Adds S-Rank Kaos and Fight Club Mode
The update adds a time-limited character and a new PvP mode, continuing the live-service content cycle for NTE.
4Gamer.net
AI Music Video Revives Hibari Misora's Unreleased 1956 Song
The project demonstrates a commercial use of AI to restore and visualize a historical unreleased recording, blending past music assets with generative technology for a modern audience.
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