DOOM Runs on YouTube in a Rail Shooter Experiment
The project demonstrates the continued fascination with running DOOM on unconventional platforms, this time using YouTube's video player as a game engine.
Game Spark
Games
Visual Novel 'EULA' Lets Players Switch Between Hand-Drawn and AI Art with a Button
The game turns the AI art controversy into an interactive choice, letting players experience the moral and practical implications of replacing human labor with generative tools.
Denfaminicogamer
Wild Boar Piglet Adventure Adorable Adventure Gets Developer Interview
The game's origin from a developer's real interaction with wild boar piglets gives the project an unusual sincerity, distinguishing it from typical animal-themed indie games.
Game Spark
MIMESIS Reaches 2 Million Sales, Earns CEDEC Game Design Award
The sales milestone and award recognition demonstrate that AI-driven game design can achieve both commercial success and critical acclaim in the cooperative horror genre.
4Gamer.net
Mahjong Fight Club UNION Vote Selection Battle 2026 Starts July 13
The event adds new pro players and a support group function, deepening the game's community interaction.
ASCII.jp
Arknights: Endfield Half-Anniversary Collaboration at GiGO Stores From July 17
The campaign brings Arknights: Endfield merchandise to physical arcade stores, expanding the game's reach beyond digital into a tangible retail event.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Circuit Puzzle 'U.V.S. Nirmana' Draws on Buddhist Scriptures for Its Story
The game is a circuit puzzle that takes its story from ancient Buddhist scriptures, an unusual combination for the genre.
Game Spark
Colopl Announces Shironeko Project Infinity for Switch and Switch 2 in 2027
After a seven-year wait since the initial Switch announcement and a rebrand, Colopl has set a 2027 release window for the Shironeko Project's console debut, though the project's history of delays leaves room for caution.
Anime News Network
Derby Heroine! ~Run, Bet, Win!~ Game Announced, Steam Release August 6
The game directly maps horse racing betting systems onto anime-style track-and-field competition, adding real-time player control to a genre that usually stays simulation-only.
Game Spark
Dungeon Betwixt Gameplay Footage Shows PvPvE Extraction and Tactical Combat
The gameplay footage reveals how Dungeon Betwixt differentiates its extraction formula with weapon-based combat and party play, while the absence of Japanese language support raises questions about its localization plans.
Game Spark
KLab and Next Ninja Detail Global Game Operations at GAME FUTURE SUMMIT 2026
The panel provided concrete examples of how hands-on community engagement and AI-driven automation are reshaping global game operations, moving beyond theory to measurable results.
GameBusiness.jp
Obsidian Director Says Studio's DNA Remains the Same Despite Layoffs
The statement directly counters narratives that Obsidian has fundamentally changed following Xbox's restructuring and layoffs, reaffirming continuity in leadership and creative direction.
Game Spark
KRAFTON's 'Ascend to Zero' Launches on PC and Xbox with Time-Stop Roguelike Action
The release brings KRAFTON into the roguelike action space with a time-stop mechanic and a time-limit system that requires strategic survival.
Automaton
Indie Competitive Shooter ROUNDS Gets Half-Off Steam Sale
The sale lowers the entry barrier to a well-regarded indie competitive game whose comeback mechanic has sustained a strong player base and positive reception.
Denfaminicogamer
Azure Infinity Drops Announcement Trailer for Hex-Based Mecha SRPG
The indie title aims to deliver deep tactical gameplay in the classic SRPG mold, with a focus on thorough mecha customization and targeted part destruction.
Game Spark
PC Version of Text-Centric Idle RPG Artes Note Launches on Steam
The PC release brings a text-heavy idle RPG that thrived on mobile to a Steam audience, retaining its full narrative depth and customization without adapting the gameplay to PC conventions.
4Gamer.net, Game Spark
Arkheron CBT Launches With Learning Spires and Spires Modes
The CBT's focus on beginner-friendly modes and a collection system with permanent rewards directly addresses feedback from earlier tests, aiming to retain new players and build a stable community ahead of the full launch.
GAME Watch (Impress), Automaton, ASCII.jp
The Idolmaster: Starlit Season Discounted 60% on Steam for Prime Day
The 60% discount on a cross-brand title lowers the price barrier for newcomers to the Idolmaster series on PC, offering a single game that spans multiple sub-franchises.
ASCII.jp
Like a Dragon 8 Gaiden Steam Code Hits 75% Off for Amazon Prime Day 2026
The 75% discount on the Steam version of Like a Dragon 8 Gaiden makes it a notable deal for series fans during Amazon Prime Day 2026.
ASCII.jp
Brazil Bill Would Force Game Preservation, Legalize Community Servers
Brazil's bill advances a preservation framework that the European Commission and California legislature have not adopted, including explicit legalization of community-run servers.
Game Spark
EverRail, a Co-Op Survival Game on a Frozen Satellite, Launches July 20
The game ties survival to constant movement and passenger management, creating a distinct co-op challenge where every stop risks freezing and every passenger is a potential second chance.
Automaton
Wild Wild Eden's Monsters Are Family, Developers Emphasize
Wild Wild Eden distinguishes itself from other survival craft games by framing monster taming as a relationship of care rather than capture and exploitation.
4Gamer.net
Fit Boxing 3 Ensemble Stars!! Pack Gets X Campaign With Butokai Instructors
The collaboration uses social media engagement to promote DLC for a fitness game by tapping the Ensemble Stars!! fanbase, turning daily missions into a promotional loop.
4Gamer.net
BanG Dream! Our Notes Pre-Registrations Top 700,000, Rewards Unlocked
The milestone signals strong pre-launch demand, and the tiered reward system aims to convert pre-registrations into active players at launch.
4Gamer.net