Infinite ANANTA Sets January 15, 2027 Release with No Character Gacha
games 3 sources · Sep 1

Infinite ANANTA Sets January 15, 2027 Release with No Character Gacha

In a genre where character gacha is the standard revenue model, Infinite ANANTA's decision to unlock every character through story progression and monetize only cosmetics is the clearest statement of how it intends to stand apart from rivals.

Game Spark, Inside
KONAMI PRESS START Broadcast Set for September 4
industry 5 sources · Sep 1

KONAMI PRESS START Broadcast Set for September 4

The broadcast delivers the long-awaited update on new JRPG Rev. NOiR since its February State of Play reveal, making the game the program's focus while the studio explicitly rules out SILENT HILL remake news.

GAME Watch, Denfaminicogamer, ASCII.jp, and 2 more
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Reviewers Hail a Series-High Metascore of 85
games 5 sources · Sep 1

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Reviewers Hail a Series-High Metascore of 85

The Metascore matching Onimusha 3 signals that Capcom's gamble on a wide-linear, story-driven reboot of a dormant franchise has paid off with critics, and the 2 million demo downloads show strong player interest before launch.

GAME Watch (Impress), 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, and 2 more
Colopl Launches Active Cinema RPG 369 (Miroku) Browser Game
games 7 sources · Sep 1

Colopl Launches Active Cinema RPG 369 (Miroku) Browser Game

This release is notable as a major publisher's first full game built around AI-generated cinematic footage, a format that could set a template for how AI is integrated into narrative-driven games.

4Gamer.net, GAME Watch, Automaton, and 4 more
State of Play and State of Play Japan to Air September 3
games 6 sources · Sep 1

State of Play and State of Play Japan to Air September 3

Running State of Play and State of Play Japan as a consecutive double feature gives Square Enix a dedicated platform to introduce Final Fantasy VII Revelation, a major spring 2027 title, right before Tokyo Game Show 2026.

4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Denfaminicogamer, and 3 more
HBO Max Launches on Japan Prime Video and Hulu From October 1
industry 4 sources · Sep 1

HBO Max Launches on Japan Prime Video and Hulu From October 1

The dual launch through Prime Video and Hulu Japan marks Warner Bros. Discovery's shift away from its previous Japan distribution deal with U-Next, opening HBO Max to a broader subscriber base across two major platforms.

4Gamer.net, Cinema Today, Deadline Japan, and 1 more
Pokémon: Wild Card Anime Film Announced for 2027
anime 6 sources · Sep 1

Pokémon: Wild Card Anime Film Announced for 2027

This is the first Pokémon theatrical feature in seven years, and the first to center on the trading card game rather than the traditional trainer storyline, marking a notable shift in the franchise's film approach.

Anime News Network, Automaton, Cartoon Brew, and 2 more
ZETA DIVISION Wins Pokemon UNITE World Championship
games 3 sources · Sep 1

ZETA DIVISION Wins Pokemon UNITE World Championship

The win caps a comeback from a domestic fifth-place finish and a near-elimination in the semifinals, showing the depth of Japan's Pokemon UNITE scene beyond its top domestic seed.

KAI-YOU, Inside, GameBusiness.jp
Warehouse Sim 'BOB LOGISTICS' Announced for Q4 2026 Release
games 2 sources · Aug 31

Warehouse Sim 'BOB LOGISTICS' Announced for Q4 2026 Release

WINDUP's release pipeline, including 'SHOWHAND' and 'OMG: Oh My Gravity,' suggests the studio is building a catalog of niche genre experiments, and 'BOB LOGISTICS' adds a low-stress work sim to that slate.

4Gamer.net, Automaton
DMM GAMES Store iOS App Launches, Skips App Store
games 5 sources · Aug 31

DMM GAMES Store iOS App Launches, Skips App Store

The store's ability to deliver R18 versions as native iOS apps marks a practical outcome of Japan's 2025 smartphone law, extending adult content beyond the constraints of the App Store.

4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp, Game Spark, and 1 more
Twin and Triplet Support App 'moms' Wins Kids Design Award
other 1 sources · Aug 31

Twin and Triplet Support App 'moms' Wins Kids Design Award

The award recognizes an app whose users take part in its development and operation, a structure the company credits with surfacing the isolation and information gaps specific to raising multiples.

ASCII.jp
POPKIT Maker Announces PRICEKIT, a Price Card App for Early 2027
other 1 sources · Aug 31

POPKIT Maker Announces PRICEKIT, a Price Card App for Early 2027

PRICEKIT is built as a separate system because bulk price management differs fundamentally from POPKIT's free-form design, and it answers a company survey in which 50.8 percent of POPKIT users called price card creation difficult.

ASCII.jp