Nintendo Switch2 Price to Rise by 10,000 Yen From May 25
The price hike marks a rare mid-cycle increase for a Nintendo console and may affect buyer demand ahead of the summer shopping season.
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Games
Tomodachi Life Holds Top Spot for Fifth Week, Pokopia Crosses 1 Million
Tomodachi Life's sustained dominance and Pokopia's milestone highlight Nintendo's continued strength in the Japanese market, while the modest debut of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle suggests limited appeal on Switch.
Anime News Network
NTE Version 1.1 Adds Island Area, Two Characters, Tagido Mute on June 3
The update's scale and the addition of the Tagido mute button show Perfect World Games responding directly to player feedback from the game's late April launch, treating community complaints about a specific character's voice as a priority fix.
Automaton, Inside
Graveyard Keeper 2 Demo Lets Players Lie in a Coffin at BitSummit
The coffin setup turns a standard demo booth into a memorable physical gag that fits the game's macabre theme, giving BitSummit attendees a reason to stop and talk about the sequel.
Denfaminicogamer
Sephiroth Joins Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy on May 26
Sephiroth's arrival as a free season reward rather than a gacha-exclusive character changes how Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy monetizes its most iconic villain.
Denfaminicogamer
Meiji Tokyo Renka: Twilight Kiss Visual Novel Gets English Release in 2026
The English localization of a decade-old sequel expands the Meiji Tokyo Renka franchise's official western availability, following the 2024 English release of the previous game.
Anime News Network
Slay the Spire 2 Beta Patch Removes Boss Door Maker, Shows Early Art
The removal of a boss mid-early-access signals that Mega Crit is willing to cut content that does not fit the design scope, even after release, and the transparency around the decision sets a precedent for how the developer communicates balance changes.
Game Spark
Steam Weekly: Forza Horizon 6, LEGO Batman, and More Hit Store
The column provides a snapshot of the week's notable Steam releases, with Forza Horizon 6's Japan setting and LEGO Batman's broad historical scope as the highest-profile entries.
4Gamer.net
Exstetra HD Remaster Launches on Steam in English on July 30
The remaster marks the first official English release of a cult Vita/3DS RPG that has been inaccessible to Western players for over a decade.
Anime News Network
Riot Games Denies Vanguard Anti-Cheat Damages Hardware After User Backlash
The statement directly addresses a rare public backlash over anti-cheat aggressiveness, forcing Riot to distinguish between disabling cheating peripherals and harming legitimate hardware.
Game Spark
Toei Games Publishes Korean Indie Mystery Adventure KILLA
The deal shows a major Japanese entertainment company moving into indie game publishing, starting with a small Korean team whose work caught a staffer's eye at a 2025 event.
4Gamer.net
Thunder Hoop Collection Brings Two 90s Arcade Games to Modern Consoles
The collection revives a lesser-known Spanish arcade series from the 90s, giving it a second life on current platforms with modern quality-of-life features.
Game Spark
Streamer Oniya Appointed Head of REJECT's Shadowverse Division
Oniya's appointment returns him to the game that launched his streaming career in 2017, and places him in charge of a new division entering a league with a 100 million yen championship prize.
KAI-YOU
KOCCA Brings 10 Korean Indie Games to BitSummit PUNCH
KOCCA's expanded BitSummit presence signals sustained investment in promoting Korean indie games to the Japanese market, with a curated slate that spans genres and includes Steam demos for immediate access.
4Gamer.net
Dream Channel Zero Hands-On: Absurdist Gags and Unease at BitSummit
The pairing of Zelle's creator with Odencat signals a deliberate shift from straight horror to absurdist comedy that still retains an undercurrent of unease.
Denfaminicogamer
RPG Tsukuru U2U Producer Details P2D Map System at BitSummit
The P2D system addresses a long-standing limitation of the RPG Tsukuru series by enabling 3D-like depth without requiring 3D modeling skills or abandoning the 2D pixel art that defines the tool's community.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
YouTuber Builds a Portable PS2 With Duct Tape and Hot Glue
The project shows that a functional portable PS2 can be built with low-cost materials and no custom fabrication, relying on the modder's circuit knowledge and willingness to sacrifice polish.
Game Spark
DREADMOOR Is a Horror Fishing Game With a Strong Personality
The report positions Dreadmoor as a distinctive horror fishing game that stands out at BitSummit through its unusual premise and atmospheric design.
4Gamer.net
Daishou Shoujo Returns as Roguelike Deck-Builder at BitSummit 2026
The original Daishou Shoujo built a notable audience as a free horror game, and this new version shifts the genre to card-based combat and procedural dungeons, a significant mechanical pivot for the series.
4Gamer.net
Crazy Localization Brings Translation Chaos to BitSummit
The game turns a behind-the-scenes industry pain point into a playable comedy, a rare genre angle for an indie showcase.
4Gamer.net
Super Kaguya-Hime! Track Added to Groove Coaster Future Performers
The inclusion marks a rare crossover between a niche gag-anime property and a long-running arcade rhythm game franchise.
Denfaminicogamer
CRITICAL REFLEX Adds Two Indie Horror Titles to CR Channel Lineup
The additions expand CR Channel's catalog of edgy indie horror games, following the label's success with titles like 'Mouthwashing' and 'Buckshot Roulette'.
Game Spark
NTE Store Pages Go Live on Steam and Epic Games Store, Release Set for July 2026
The sudden store page launch with a concrete release window signals that the free-to-play open-world RPG is further along in development than previously indicated.
Denfaminicogamer
Kazuhide Oka's Quiet Express Room 909 Is a Time Loop Train Mystery
Oka, known for narrative-driven indie games like Natsu no Kanata and Moonless Moon, is making his first 3D adventure with a time loop structure, trading large worlds for a contained train setting.
4Gamer.net