Ironwing Valiant: Record of Astera Closed Alpha Test Set for July 17
The second playtest, delayed to add new equipment, signals the game is still in active development and approaching a release on Steam.
Game Spark
OpenAI Considers Transferring 5% Stake to US Government
The proposed stake transfer signals a new model for government-industry relations in AI, where the U.S. government could become a direct shareholder in leading AI labs.
GIGAZINE
VTuber Agency Pastel Live Opens Auditions for 2nd Generation
Pastel Live, a small corporate VTuber production with a focus on individuality, is expanding its roster for the first time since its debut generation.
PANORA
Abema Announces 5 Tear-Jerking Anime for Tears Day 2026
The list bundles classic tear-jerkers with a currently airing title, giving viewers a curated free-to-watch set tied to a calendar event.
Anime Anime
GGG Series Four Murasame Figure Re-Releases in December 2026
The re-release brings back a 2021 GGG figure of a Zeta Gundam character, offering collectors a second chance at a piece that uses clear molding and transparent paint to suggest the character's aura.
Anime Anime
Touken Ranbu Ice Show Releases Heshikiri Hasebe Character Visual
The visual is the eighth character poster for the ice show, and its release marks the start of advance ticket sales for the two-day event.
Anime Anime
Building Cleaning Action Game Sky The Scraper Announced For PS5, Switch, Switch 2
A niche PC title with a perfect Steam rating is expanding to three console platforms, giving a wider audience access to its unusual blend of stylish cleaning action and daily-life simulation.
Automaton
Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand Announced as Roguelite Defense Spin-Off
Relic's first self-published title since going independent in 2024 takes the Company of Heroes franchise into roguelite territory, a genre shift for the long-running RTS series.
Automaton
Fumito Ueda and Goichi Suda Discuss Craft Over Rainy Day Drinks
The informal chat reveals how two veteran creators who appear stylistically different share a similar hands-on, detail-obsessed approach to game development.
Automaton
Medicom Entertainment Figures Johnny Joestar and Slow Dancer for Steel Ball Run
This is the second Chozo Art Collection release from Steel Ball Run, following Gyro Zeppeli & Valkyrie, and the first to include interchangeable head and wrist parts as a store bonus.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Racing Miku 15th Anniversary Illustration Becomes 1/7 Scale Figure
The figure commemorates Racing Miku's 15th anniversary with a design that visually references the character's entire history through its ribbon motifs.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Saitom's 'DF' Doujinshi Character Kerry Gets PLAMATEA Plastic Model
The kit marks saitom's original doujinshi work entering Good Smile Company's PLAMATEA line, offering a poseable figure with multiple customization options at a mid-range price point.
Dengeki Hobby Web
The Red Lantern Review: A Dog Sled Survival Game About Not Wanting to Lose
The review frames The Red Lantern as a game where emotional attachment to the dogs overrides rational survival strategy, making the fear of loss the core mechanic.
Denfaminicogamer
Hatsune Miku Symphony 2025 Sapporo Performance Visual Gets Signature Class Figure
The figure marks the first Signature Class release based on a Hatsune Miku Symphony concert visual, bringing the highest-grade production line to a live-event key art.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Spotify Removes Half a Million Streams From Malcolm Todd Song After Kalshi Betting Fraud
The incident shows how prediction markets can create financial incentives for streaming fraud, forcing platforms to publicly correct their charts and tighten detection.
GIGAZINE
Limit Zero Breakers CBT Roundtable Streams July 10 With Three VTubers
The roundtable turns CBT participant streams into a structured post-test event, a common tactic for maintaining player interest before a full launch.
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Elementa Releases Silver Palace Gameplay PV, Opens Second Beta Test
The PV and beta test signal that Elementa is moving toward a public release of its first major title, a detective-focused open-world RPG that blends investigation mechanics with action combat and life simulation elements.
Denfaminicogamer, Inside, Game Spark
To You in the Beyond Anime Film Casts Naohito Fujiki
The casting of a well-known actor like Naohito Fujiki adds a notable supporting role to the film's roster ahead of its October release.
Anime News Network
Crunchyroll to Screen Akira in 4K IMAX Across U.S. and Canada on September 4
The 4K IMAX theatrical run gives the 1988 landmark a wide-scale revival in North America, pairing a premium format with dual-language options for a new generation and returning fans.
Anime News Network
Yumekairo Production's First Generation Includes AI and Human VTubers Side by Side
The agency is an early example of a VTuber group where an AI talent and human talents debut together as the same generation, blurring the line between AI and human performers.
4Gamer.net
Magical Princess Sales Top 300,000, Mac Support and New Features Added
The milestone and steady post-launch support show the game has found a substantial audience on Steam, with the developer committing to ongoing content additions driven by player input.
Denfaminicogamer
Kodansha USA Announces Spring 2026 Print Releases for Seven Manga
The slate adds a mix of original prose, a yuri drama, and a sci-fi thriller to Kodansha's print lineup, with Phoenix returning as a perennial classic.
Anime News Network
Clip Studio Paint Now Integrates With CIERTO Production Management System
This integration directly connects a widely used creative tool to the backend management systems of professional animation and publishing houses, making CLIP STUDIO PAINT a more viable option for studio pipelines.
ASCII.jp
Uni Sound Groove Releases 9th Installment 'Urban Nova'
The release continues the project's run of after-hours session-style instrumental works produced by instrument store employees, now with 125,000 YouTube subscribers.
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