Super Danganronpa 2×2 Delayed to Early 2027
The delay pushes one of Spike Chunsoft's highest-profile remakes, which includes entirely new story content comparable in length to the original, past its initial 2026 window into early 2027.
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SNS Puzzle Game Mikakutei Jiken No Kansokusha Hits 10,000 Downloads in Two Months
The milestone and strong user rating indicate the game's unusual premise-solving mysteries purely through fictional social media posts-has found a receptive audience on Steam.
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One More Level CEO Says Ghostrunner 3 Ideas Exist, But 505 Games Holds the Key
The statement confirms the studio has creative interest in continuing the Ghostrunner series, but the franchise's future depends entirely on the publisher's decision.
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Final DLC Future Saga Chapter 4 Releasing July 8
The release marks the end of nearly a decade of post-launch content for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, clearing the runway for the long-awaited sequel.
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Japanese Fan Mod for Legend of Mortal Gets Font and Translation Update
The update signals that a fan-driven localization effort is sustaining interest in a niche Chinese wuxia RPG among Japanese players, where official Japanese support is absent.
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Spike Chunsoft to Release Steins;Gate: Octet of Shifting Space
The release marks the first time the text-parser adventure has been available on consoles and Steam, bringing a retro gameplay style to a modern audience.
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Danganronpa 2x2 Delayed to Early 2027, New Scenario Titled 'Slayhem'
The delay and the substantial new scenario length confirm that Spike Chunsoft is treating Danganronpa 2x2 as a full-scale re-release rather than a simple port.
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Co-Op Survival Game Taillights Puts Four Players in One Car
Taillights distinguishes itself in the crowded survival genre by forcing all players to share one vehicle, creating a unique cooperative dynamic.
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Vampire Survivors Switch And Switch 2 Update Delayed For Cross-Platform Fixes
The delay signals that cross-platform play between Switch and Switch 2 is a priority for Poncle, and the certification process adds a further gate before the update reaches players.
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Book of Travels Goes Fully Offline on July 31, Price Cut to 163 Yen
The transition marks the end of online support for a game that struggled commercially despite positive reviews, and the steep discount offers a last chance to buy before it becomes a single-player-only title.
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Monster Hunter Outlanders Teaser Hints at Return of Estrellian From Defunct Online Game
The appearance of a monster exclusive to a discontinued Chinese online game suggests Monster Hunter Outlanders may draw on assets and designs from that earlier Tencent-Capcom collaboration, expanding the roster beyond mainline series monsters.
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Steam Machine Users Report 'Red Line of Death' GPU Error
The reports suggest Valve's new Steam Machine may have early reliability issues, drawing unwelcome comparisons to one of gaming's most infamous hardware failures.
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Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4 Launches July 15, Fate Collaboration Part 2 Starts July 24
The second Fate collaboration introduces two new limited 5-star characters with distinct mechanics and a free character selector, while the version 4.4 story arc advances the main narrative with a new Himeko form.
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Sony Plans Full Digital-Only Game Transition by 2028
Sony's simultaneous digital-only pivot and legacy store closures crystallize the industry's unresolved tension between corporate efficiency and consumer access, especially for regions with poor broadband.
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Azur Promilia CBT Program Reveals Story Synopsis, Characters, and Kibo Creatures
The first day of the Azur Promilia CBT program gave players their first detailed look at the game's narrative premise and the Kibo creature system.
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Azur Lane x NieR:Automata Collaboration Livestream Set for July 11
The livestream will deliver the first official details on the crossover between Azur Lane and NieR:Automata, pairing two major franchises with distinct fanbases.
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Memory of Memorie: A Chill Story Releases 60-Minute Free Trial Video
The video format trial directly addresses user demand for longer sessions with the game's atmosphere, offering a low-commitment way to experience the story-linked work focus system before the full release.
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Puzzle Adventure Game 'UNDERGROUNDED' Launches on Steam
The game blends a personal narrative with American historical and cultural motifs, using retro arcade-style mini-games as core puzzle mechanics tied to boss encounters.
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Square Enix President Hints at Possible Foamstars Revival If Fan Demand Is Strong
The response marks the first official signal from Square Enix that Foamstars, a title widely considered dormant, could see new life through multiplatform expansion, monetization, or merchandise if enough players speak up.
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Rust Large Update Common Ground Adds Rentable Apartments and Shops
Common Ground introduces persistent player housing and a player-run economy within a single monument, shifting Rust's core loop from wilderness survival toward structured social interaction.
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Ganbare Goemon Daishugo! Alters Grandma's Dialogue On Non-Switch Platforms
The re-release, the first console Ganbare Goemon collection in 21 years, shows how multi-platform ports of classic Nintendo-published games require careful handling of trademarked console names and imagery.
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Niconico Chokaigi 2026 Cosplay Report Features Goddess of Victory Nikke Milk
The report is one of several Inside photo features from the convention, which this year saw more Hatsune Miku cosplay than usual and included game characters, anime, and VTubers.
Inside
Digital Version of Final Fantasy X-2.5 Novel Released
The digital release makes Nojima's direct sequel to Final Fantasy X-2 widely accessible for the first time, giving fans a canonical continuation of the story.
Inside
Yacht Club Games Says 500,000 Sales Target Avoids Studio Dissolution
The studio publicly tied its survival to a specific sales number, and now confirms that threshold has been met, removing an existential risk that hung over the six-year project.
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