Kuroko's Basketball Street Rivals Adds LAST GAME Midorima
The event brings a LAST GAME version of Midorima into the mobile game, expanding the roster with a limited-time character and accompanying gacha and trial events.
ASCII.jp
Games
AION2 Devs on No-Gacha Revenue: Players Pay to Support, Not to Win
AION2's early success in Korea and Taiwan suggests a no-gacha, pay-to-win-free business model can generate significant revenue, and the team now carries the weight of proving that model globally.
Denfaminicogamer
Ghost Recon Wildlands 95% Off Sale Runs With Last Rites Update
The update and sale arrive as the series marks its 25th anniversary, with Ubisoft using the occasion to push both old and new players toward the franchise ahead of a next installment, while the free play and giveaway periods create urgency around the discounted titles.
Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
Dragon Age Remasters Unlikely as BioWare Loses In-House Engine Know-How
The loss of in-house engine expertise, compounded by layoffs and veteran departures, makes remasters of the early Dragon Age games nearly impossible despite clear market demand.
Automaton
DELTARUNE Chapter 5 Merchandise Launches at Fangamer Japan
The entire July 29 merchandise update is built around Chapter 5, which released June 25, 2026, so Fangamer Japan is timing its new goods to the latest chapter of the game.
Denfaminicogamer
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope Trailer Shows Iron Forest and Chornobyl NPP
The trailer is the first extended look at the expansion's two new areas, confirming that the Iron Forest and Chornobyl NPP will be explorable with distinct gameplay elements, which sets expectations for the August 20 release.
4Gamer.net, ASCII.jp, Game Spark
Sonic & Friends Marks 3rd Anniversary With Idol Group Kyururin Tte Shitemite Collab
The collaboration pairs Sonic & Friends' third anniversary with a new concept and idol-group content, signaling a push to refresh the franchise's appeal through social media and merchandise.
4Gamer.net
Ragnarok Online 3 Hands-On Impressions From ChinaJoy 2026
The hands-on feedback suggests Ragnarok Online 3 aims to balance nostalgia with modern conveniences, a direction that could draw both returning fans and new players when it launches.
4Gamer.net
Future Knight Gets August 14 Release Date
Studio Koba, known for Narita Boy, brings its liquid-crystal-inspired pixel art to a new action game with a dual-character mechanic, launching across all major platforms.
Automaton
Sakuna Spinoff Scenario Release Begins on YouTube
The scenario release on YouTube preserves the story of the now-defunct Sakuna spinoff, including new content, for players after the game's services ended.
Denfaminicogamer
Roguelike Base Defense Game Wireworks Gets 30% Off Steam Sale
The sale brings Wireworks to a budget price point, making it an accessible entry for fans of the roguelike and base defense genres.
Denfaminicogamer
Andyland's 'Endacopia' Draws Over 2,500 Steam Players in Its First Day
The solo-developed surreal horror adventure, funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign, has opened to a strong player base and positive reception shortly after its full release.
Automaton
Menhera Lilium Switch Release Set for August 13
The Switch release expands Menhera Lilium beyond Steam, where it has already built a strong reputation with over 600 reviews and a 92 percent positive rating, indicating a successful transition from PC to console.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, ASCII.jp
Village in the Shade Debuts Across Three Platforms in Japan's Weekly Game Rankings
Village in the Shade's simultaneous multi-platform debut places three versions of one title in the weekly top 11, showing Nippon Ichi's release strategy reaching the Switch 2, Switch, and PS5 audiences at once.
Anime News Network
Suikoden STAR LEAP Adds Suikoden I Protagonist as Heir of Liberation
The inclusion of the original protagonist as a playable gacha character with a freely settable name marks a direct continuity hook for series veterans, bridging the new mobile entry with the 30-year-old franchise's first game.
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Steam Deck Owner Adds Taser Security Mod to Keep Family Away
The mod shows how far one owner went to enforce a personal rule, turning a portable gaming PC into a physically guarded device.
Automaton
Koei Tecmo Summer Sale Cuts Nioh 3 and Dynasty Warriors: Origins Up to 85%
The sale puts recent Koei Tecmo releases like Nioh 3 and Dynasty Warriors: Origins at steep discounts across all major storefronts, with each platform running a different end date.
ASCII.jp
Ghost Verification Horror Game Reisho Kansokushi Opens Steam Page
The game's core loop of inducing dangerous paranormal events for verification data, rather than exorcising them, sets it apart from typical horror titles and is now visible to Steam users ahead of its 2026 release.
Denfaminicogamer
Marine Insurance Review Game Blue Sign Launches Free on Steam August 14
Blue Sign turns the real underwriting experience of its developers into a narrative simulation where every acceptance or rejection carries consequences, and it is being distributed at no cost.
Denfaminicogamer
Super Shout Showdown Early Access Launches on Steam
The game's core mechanic of requiring players to physically chant spells, with longer chants yielding stronger magic, turns voice input into a strategic resource rather than a cosmetic feature.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
Wizardry Variants Daphne and Final Fantasy XI Collaboration Begins July 30
The collaboration marks Daphne's first cross-company IP tie-up, driven by Drecom's pitch that its staff are devoted Final Fantasy XI players.
Denfaminicogamer
Unreal Veteran Sjoerd De Jong Joins AI-Native Immense Engine
A veteran Unreal Engine evangelist joining a startup engine signals a credible attempt to break the two-engine market dominance with an AI-native design.
Automaton
Escape From Tarkov Update 1.1.0.0 Overhauls Task System With Choice-Based Progression
The overhaul replaces the linear, chain-like task progression with a loyalty-level-based system that gives players more freedom and reduces the risk of getting stuck on a single task.
Automaton
Marvel Tokon Open Beta Peaks at 33,000 Concurrent Steam Players
The strong open beta turnout signals early enthusiasm for the August 7 release, with the developer already soliciting player feedback.
Denfaminicogamer