Yumeminana to Hold First 3D Live on July 7 With AI-Developed Tools
The event shows a small, new VTuber agency achieving a polished 3D live without outsourcing, using AI tools built by one designer rather than an engineering team.
PANORA
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Director Details Musashi's Travel Coat Mechanisms
The explanation confirms a small but deliberate gameplay detail that ties visual design to function, while the earlier release date and Switch 2 pre-order change signal last-minute adjustments before launch.
Game Spark
Weekly Steam Roundup: The Message from Deep Space and Supermarket Chaos Lead New Releases
The roundup provides a snapshot of the current indie and niche game output on Steam, with genres ranging from puzzle and simulation to horror and retro collections.
4Gamer.net
Splatoon Raiders Direct Reveals Full Picture of Treasure Hunt Adventure
The Direct confirms Splatoon Raiders is a full action-adventure spin-off rather than a battle-focused title, and the pre-release discussion cycle mirrors the series' past festival-like hype.
4Gamer.net
Ennead Complete World Anastasis National Tournament Preliminaries Start July 11
The 10th Denko Taikai marks a decade of official competitive play for the doujin-origin arcade fighter series, now running on the latest version of the game that launched in 2023 after crowdfunding.
4Gamer.net
Gridman Universe Gets TENITOL Sportswear Figures of Rikka Takarada and Akane Shinjo
The figures extend the TENITOL line's reach into Gridman Universe with sportswear designs based on newly drawn lottery illustrations, offering a lower-price entry point for collectors.
Inside
Magical Buffs Anime Trailer Reveals Three New Cast Members
The simultaneous streaming pickup by Crunchyroll and Netflix, plus a 20-channel broadcast plan, signals unusually wide distribution for a January premiere light novel adaptation.
Anime News Network, Anime Corner
Horror Writer Uke Joins Sony Label Echoes as Artist
Uke's move from viral horror writer to a major label artist signals Echoes' continued expansion beyond conventional pop acts into internet-born creators with strong visual and narrative identities.
KAI-YOU
NTE Devs Swap Spats for Panties on New Character Shinku After Fan Complaints
The rapid turnaround shows Perfect World Games is willing to make real-time cosmetic changes based on player feedback about sexualized character design, a recurring flashpoint in live-service games.
Automaton
Hunter X Hunter Monochrome Vol. 39 Tops Amazon Kindle Manga Ranking
The ranking shows sustained reader demand for Hunter x Hunter's latest release and the ongoing popularity of several ongoing series in digital format.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Nekokami: Human Restoration Project Dev Talks Cat-Run Universe in New Interview
The interview provides the first extended look at the creative philosophy behind a notable indie puzzle game that frames a post-human world as a peaceful cat-managed utopia.
Game Spark
Lycoris Recoil and Puma Collaboration Sneakers Open for Pre-Order
The collaboration extends Lycoris Recoil's merchandise line into footwear with character-specific customization options and a physical event.
Anime Anime
Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Anime Reveals Character Visuals
The visuals confirm that the anime will center on the game's multiplayer classes rather than the main campaign's protagonist, and the involvement of Gen Urobuchi and Takashi Okazaki signals a dark fantasy tone distinct from the original game's historical drama.
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Black Torch Episode 1 Advance Cuts Released Ahead of July 4 Premiere
The advance cuts confirm the premiere date and establish the core premise of the series, which adapts a 2017-2018 manga with a ninja-and-mononoke battle concept.
Anime Anime
Ichiban Kuji Kingdom Lineup Reveals Full Prize List for July 2026
The full prize list confirms the scale of the Kingdom-themed lottery, with Yōtanwa as the exclusive last one prize, a rare figure not available in the regular draw.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Philippine Curriculum Includes Valorant and League of Legends as Teaching Materials
A government-mandated curriculum that treats esports as a subject of study, rather than just a teaching tool, is rare and marks a significant step in formalizing digital literacy and competitive gaming in public education.
Automaton
4 Penny Coffins Dev Diary Details Evidence Tampering Bluffs
The dev diary shows the game's investigation system treats evidence as a physical object that can be manipulated by both innocent players and the Ripper, creating a bluff layer beyond standard social deduction.
Denfaminicogamer
Information Analysis Sim 'What Awaits, Aleksey?' Launches July 17 on Steam
The game offers a grounded, procedural take on surveillance-state puzzle-solving, with evidence that accumulates across multiple in-game days rather than resolving in single sessions.
Automaton
Sega Reveals Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond Short Film at Anime Expo 2026
The short film marks a new animated project for the Sonic franchise's 35th anniversary, with key creative staff present at the panel.
Anime News Network
Carmageddon: Rogue Shift Patch 3 Adds Challenge Mode and Arena
The patch addresses earlier criticism that the game lacked the classic Carmageddon feel by reintroducing weaponless melee combat and survival arena modes.
Game Spark
Shochiku Streams 2004 Live-Action Casshern Film Free on YouTube
The limited free release gives a new audience access to a visually ambitious live-action adaptation of a classic Tatsunoko property that has been difficult to stream or purchase in recent years.
Denfaminicogamer
Dengeki Daisy Anime Casts Yoshino Aoyama and Taku Yashiro
This adaptation of a beloved 2007-2013 shojo manga brings a completed, 16-volume story to anime for the first time, with a 2027 premiere date and Crunchyroll streaming already confirmed.
Anime News Network, Anime Corner
Overgeared TV Anime Reveals More Cast in First Promo Video
The first concrete look at the Overgeared anime, including its visual style and voice cast, confirms an October premiere and a Crunchyroll stream, giving fans of the webtoon a clear timeline for the adaptation.
Anime News Network
Sabae JAM Festival 2026 Adds Third Wave of Performers and Day Schedule
The lineup and schedule reveal the festival's pivot from a jazz-only event to a genre-crossing independent music festival rooted in local culture.
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