gamesrelease 2 sources · Jul 2
The update extends CHUNITHM's lifespan with fresh content and cross-promotional tie-ins, keeping the arcade rhythm game relevant in a market where home and mobile alternatives dominate.
ASCII.jp
gamesannouncement 2 sources · Jul 2
Dynamite Day turns the high-stakes scenario of nuclear defense into a cooperative panic-management game where misinformation and equipment failures are as dangerous as the enemy.
Automaton
gamesrelease 4 sources · Jul 2
This update is NIKKE's first major summer event of 2026, bringing back last year's limited characters and costumes while adding new ones, a pattern that tests how the game balances new content with reruns to retain its player base.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Inside, and 1 more
gamesrelease 1 sources · Jul 2
The release caps a six-year solo development by a veteran of Odin Sphere and Dragon's Crown, with a hand-drawn, no-AI approach and a book-like interface that distinguishes it from conventional RPGs.
Denfaminicogamer
gamesreview 1 sources · Jul 2
The link mechanic distinguishes Aniimo from other monster-collecting games by making the player's own form part of the puzzle and traversal toolkit.
Game Spark
gamesrelease 2 sources · Jul 2
The update expands on the suicide race mode introduced in May, which was well-received, and adds progression mechanics that give early access players more reasons to keep crashing.
Automaton
gamesrelease 1 sources · Jul 2
The launch marks a new interactive entertainment push for the 85-year-old Curious George brand in the Japanese arcade market.
ASCII.jp
gamesannouncement 1 sources · Jul 2
The release date solidifies a high-difficulty life sim that turns passive TV watching into a core survival mechanic, a concept inspired by Philip K. Dick's 'Ubik' and refined from a 2018 prototype that saw 12,000 downloads.
Automaton
games 1 sources · Jul 2
If the 64GB recommended requirement holds, Cinder City would be the first PC game to demand that much memory, setting a new high-water mark for hardware requirements.
Game Spark
gamesrelease 1 sources · Jul 2
The Switch release brings a cult game from a 2014 game jam, previously praised by Tamori on TV, to a wider audience with new content.
Denfaminicogamer
gamesrelease 1 sources · Jul 2
The release ends an 11-year gap for the series, which Tsunku♂ originally proposed to Nintendo and co-produced with WarioWare's Yoshio Sakamoto.
Inside
gamesannouncement 2 sources · Jul 2
The announcement marks the first public reveal of a project conceived by Viktor Antonov in his final creative vision, blending a soulslike structure with a mystical Western setting.
GAME Watch (Impress)
gamesrelease 1 sources · Jul 2
The collaboration completes the full 30-character lineup for previously released supporter towels and embroidery stickers, while introducing a new unified visual by Kangu that celebrates the game's community.
GAME Watch (Impress)
games 3 sources · Jul 2
The inclusion of a recent, high-list-price Call of Duty title in the monthly free lineup signals a shift in how Sony uses marquee third-party blockbusters to drive PS Plus subscription value.
GAME Watch, Automaton, Game Spark
gamesannouncement 2 sources · Jul 2
The game combines a deep mecha customization system with roguelike progression and a cat-pilot gimmick, aiming to stand out in the crowded auto-battler genre.
Game Spark
games 2 sources · Jul 2
The feature could let players carry physical disc assets forward to a next-gen Xbox that reportedly lacks a disc drive, as Sony has already announced the end of disc production for new PS console games after January 2028.
Game Spark
gamesrelease 3 sources · Jul 2
The Early Access launch date gives the survival-craft genre a new co-op entry with a distinctive retro comic aesthetic and a transformation mechanic, but the lack of a price point leaves the value proposition unclear until closer to release.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark
gamesrelease 7 sources · Jul 2
Moving a major release date forward by three weeks is rare in the industry and signals confidence in the game's readiness, while also shifting its launch away from the crowded September-to-October window that includes Capcom's own Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen on October 9.
GAME Watch, Automaton, Denfaminicogamer, and 2 more
games 4 sources · Jul 1
AION2 deliberately rejects modern MMORPG trends like auto-battle and gacha, instead doubling down on manual control, deep customization, and the social unpredictability that defined the genre's early era.
4Gamer.net, Automaton, Denfaminicogamer
gamesrelease 1 sources · Jul 1
The release marks the first chapter of a narrative horror game where card-based investigation and monster pursuit are the core mechanics, with the full story to be completed via free updates.
Game Spark
games 1 sources · Jul 1
The game blends FPS mechanics with a score-attack trick-shot system reminiscent of skateboarding games, aiming for a niche but satisfying arcade experience.
Denfaminicogamer
gamesannouncement 1 sources · Jul 1
The board game adapts the realistic medieval RPG into a standalone tabletop experience with a completely new story, targeting both fans and newcomers without requiring knowledge of the video game.
4Gamer.net
games 1 sources · Jul 1
The Ashlands update is the first major content expansion for Windrose, which sold over 2 million copies in its first month, and its scope-new biome, story continuation, and system overhauls-will test whether Kraken Express can sustain the game's early momentum.
Game Spark
games 2 sources · Jul 1
The DLC's two-layer structure and Chain Spear mechanics represent id Software's attempt to extend the base game's combat loop into a distinct post-campaign experience rather than a simple level pack.
GAME Watch, Game Spark