Thq Nordic Announces Historical Rpg Expeditions: Samurai
The announcement revives the Expeditions series after the closure of its original developer and a subsequent studio, with a new team formed under THQ Nordic's funding.
Automaton
Yuki Kaji Voices All Four Ikemen Cockroaches in Earth Corp Dating Sim
A major insecticide brand turned its core product category into a romance game with a top voice actor, treating cockroaches as ikemen love interests rather than pests.
Anime News Network
OpenAI Announces Lockdown Mode to Block Prompt Injection Data Leaks
Lockdown Mode gives organizations handling sensitive data a way to block the final stage of prompt injection attacks by cutting off outgoing network requests, though it cannot prevent the attacks themselves.
GIGAZINE
DITTORI Demo Packs Hidden Rooms and Six Hours of Puzzles
The demo's depth and hidden content suggest DITTORI may join the ranks of deep puzzle games like TUNIC and Void Stranger.
Game Spark
Toy Story 5 Oh My Cafe Opens July 3 Across Four Japanese Cities
The cafe ties directly to the Toy Story 5 theatrical release, giving fans a themed dining experience with exclusive goods across multiple regions.
Nijimen
Star Wars Zero Company Launches August 27, Trailer Shows Anakin Skywalker
The appearance of Anakin Skywalker in the trailer signals that the game will feature familiar characters from the prequel era, which could broaden its appeal beyond strategy-game enthusiasts to Star Wars fans invested in the Clone Wars period.
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Nijisanji's Roco Kaburaki Self-Released a Short Novel Game on June 5
A Nijisanji talent independently built and shipped a free game in roughly three weeks, handling all creative work herself, and used a co-stream to show the result directly to fans.
PANORA
Detective Grimoire Sequel 'The Mermaid Mask' Gets July Release Date
The sequel to the critically acclaimed 'Tangle Tower' brings the series' 2D animated mystery-solving to current and next-gen consoles with upgraded 3D clue examination.
Automaton
NTE Bank Heist Mode Is an Officially Sanctioned Robbery That Tests Greed
The Niku-kyuu Great Heist turns a classic heist loop into a risk-reward system that directly comments on player greed, a design choice that sets NTE apart from typical open-world grind.
Automaton
Shitenhoji Festival in NAMJATOWN Returns With New Goods and Mini-Games
The event brings back a popular collaboration with a refreshed lineup of character-specific merchandise and a lottery system that lets players choose their preferred prizes, a detail that may drive repeat participation.
Nijimen
Idolish7 Rainbow City Arc Group Singles Get 4-Week Consecutive Release
The four-week rollout of group singles tied to the new Rainbow City Arc story marks the first concentrated music release cycle for IDOLiSH7 since 2022, giving each unit a dedicated spotlight with new material.
Nijimen
Abema Highlights Three Anime Proposals for Proposal Day
The list ties seasonal calendar marketing to specific anime moments, offering a curated entry point for viewers on a platform that competes with larger services.
Anime Anime
Vampire Survivors Gets Water-Themed Update, Blood Moon DLC Announced
The free update's water theme and quality-of-life features like multiple save slots address long-standing player requests, while the Blood Moon DLC's origin as a scrapped part of the first expansion shows poncle's iterative approach to content development.
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Animo Opens Japanese Closed Beta Test Signups
The closed beta gives Japanese players a first hands-on look at a monster-collection ARPG that emphasizes monster transformation and multiplayer, with feedback shaping the 2026 release.
Automaton
Thailand Launches Bangkok International Content Market 2026 in July
BICM2026 marks Thailand's first dedicated international business platform for film, series, and animation, signaling a state-backed push to turn the country into a regional content hub with B2B negotiations and co-production opportunities.
GameBusiness.jp
Aniimo Opens First Japan Closed Beta Test Registrations
The Japan CBT marks the first time local players can test the Link fusion mechanic and multiplayer features ahead of the Q3 2026 launch.
Game Spark
Bloober Team and Paramount Games Announce Star Trek: Shadow Frontier
The announcement marks Bloober Team's first project after the Silent Hill 2 remake, applying its psychological horror expertise to a licensed Star Trek narrative.
Denfaminicogamer
Game Spark Ranks the Hottest Bishoujo Games of Early May 2026
The ranking reflects which bishoujo games attracted the most reader attention on Game Spark during the period, offering a snapshot of current interest in the niche.
Game Spark
Spy X Family Launches Summer Outing Merchandise Line
The release extends the franchise's seasonal merchandise cycle, offering fans a new themed collection that highlights the family's everyday moments rather than action or spy elements.
Anime Anime
Live-Action Tonight, I Have a Date With a Serial Killer Series Adds Four Cast Members
The casting fills out the police department around lead detective Shiro Isogai, including an original character not in the manga, ahead of the July 1 premiere.
Anime News Network
Moomin: Moominsummer Madness Announced at Wholesome Direct 2026
The announcement marks the first Moomin game from Shochiku Games and Crossbridge, adapting a specific novel with hand-drawn art and multi-character gameplay for a family audience.
Game Spark
Aniimo Opens Closed Beta Test Recruitment for Japan
This is the first time the public can play Aniimo, a title that combines monster collection with a transformation mechanic, giving players their earliest look at how the game's world and systems actually work.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, ASCII.jp
Kamen Rider Zetts Agent Dream Form Revealed for Summer Film
The Agent Dream form represents the culmination of protagonist Baku Manatsu's journey as he faces Kamen Rider Mugen in the film that closes the series.
Cinema Today
Detective Conan And Detective Pretty Cure! Crossover Episode Airs
The episode marks the first full crossover between the two long-running detective and magical girl franchises, blending their visual styles and in-jokes for a single broadcast.
Anime Anime