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15m ago
During the Nintendo Direct streamed on September 9, 2026, Square Enix announced Romancing SaGa 3: Destiny United, a full remake of the 1995 RPG Romancing SaGa 3. The remake is scheduled to launch on February 16, 2027, for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The announcement trailer showed the game's revamped graphics and introduced several signature series mechanics returning in the remake, including the ability to choose from eight different protagonists, the glimmer system for learning techniques, and combination techniques. Romancing SaGa 3 originally launched for the Super Famicom, and this remake marks the latest in a series of recent SaGa franchise releases, following Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven. The trailer did not reveal additional platforms beyond the two Nintendo consoles, and no pricing information was announced during the Direct. The remake was one of several titles shown during the September 9 Nintendo Direct, which also included announcements for The Apothecary Diaries game adaptation and a new Rockman series title. Further details on Romancing SaGa 3: Destiny United, including its full cast and any additional features, have not yet been disclosed.
2h ago
Konami Digital Entertainment announced a remake of the 2008 PSP title Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX Tag Force 3 during the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 broadcast on September 9. The new game, Yu-Gi-Oh! TAG FORCE GX, is scheduled for release on February 16, 2027, for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Based on the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime, the remake brings back the original premise in which the player, a student at Duel Academia, is asked by the chancellor to take part in a Tag Duel at the graduation ceremony. Players talk with classmates who are also facing graduation, find a partner, and aim for the top in tag duels. The remake features more than 100 characters, with fully voiced duels for all characters. It also supports online battles, and graphics have been upgraded from the original PSP release. Pre-orders are scheduled to begin after the Direct presentation concludes.
3h ago
Nintendo announced during its September 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct that the hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon, created by solo developer LEMORION, will be released for the Switch 2 immediately after the broadcast ends. The game launched on Steam on June 10, 2026, and several outlets report it sold over 20 million copies, with 4Gamer.net specifying sales of 15 million in less than a month. The Switch 2 version's surprise drop follows the game's rapid rise among streamers. Sources describe Meccha Chameleon as a drawing and hide-and-seek game with simple rules that is fun to play in large groups. The Nintendo Direct also revealed the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, scheduled for December 3, 2026, which adds the new hero Kaguya and the roguelike-style mode Heroes Record.
10h ago
MAPPA released the key visual for the Attack on Titan 3 opening animation on September 9, the officially designated Attack on Titan Day and the franchise's 17th anniversary. The visual shows Eren standing with his back turned while Mikasa, Armin, and Levi face forward. The game launches December 10, 2026, on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
14h ago
Kameoka City launches a free interactive mystery game, 'Kameoka City Mayor Katsuragawa Kidnapping Case,' on September 18, tied to the 43rd National Urban Greenery Fair in Kyoto Tanba. Participants play police officers for one hour, solving puzzles via LINE and smartphones across a course from JR Kameoka Station to Hozugawa Park. The sitting mayor appears bound in the main visual. Nozomi Kubota of Creator's NEXT produces, following his 2024 brainwave art project at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA.
17h ago
CD PROJEKT RED adjusted the price of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition on Sept 9. The Xbox and PC versions dropped 110 yen to 6,490 yen, while the Nintendo Switch version rose 362 yen to 7,490 yen. PlayStation prices were unchanged. The change covers download versions only and applies to a limited set of regions including Japan. It follows the Aug 26 announcement of the Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Remaster, which arrives Sept 29 as a free upgrade for original owners.
1d ago
Four TARMACWORKS 1/64 scale diecast mini cars are open for pre-order on Amazon Japan, including the Safari Rally Kenya 2024 winning Toyota GR Yaris and a Pandem Mazda RX-7 FC3S. Prices run from 5,060 to 6,160 yen, and all four are scheduled for a February 28, 2027 release.
1d ago
PlayWay S.A. announced Thief Simulator 3: First Loot, a free prologue to the latest series entry, developed by Noble Muffins for PC (Steam) with Japanese display and subtitles. It covers the first mission and adds up to 4-player co-op, a feature new to the series. The prologue confirms the co-op support listed among improvements when the May demo was pulled. Noble Muffins, developer of the first Thief Simulator, returns after CookieDev handled the sequel.
2d ago
AGM Mobile is exhibiting at IFA 2026 in Berlin through September 8. The booth shows rugged smartphones including the AGM H6 Pro, H Max Pro, and X7 Pro, along with the AGM Legion Pro smartwatch. The centerpiece is the AGM PAD P3 Compact tablet, which pairs an 8.68-inch 120Hz screen with IP68 resistance.
2d ago
WELLY, the Hong Kong die-cast toy and scale model maker, is taking pre-orders on Amazon.co.jp for a 1/24 scale miniature of the Mercedes AMG G63. The finished model comes in black and silver, priced at 5,060 yen each including tax, with release scheduled for November 30, 2026. The product does not run, light up, or use batteries or fuel.
2d ago
KADOKAWA will hold a Birthday online fair for Shū ni Ichido Kurasumeito o Kau Hanashi starting September 10, 2026. New merchandise using illustrations drawn by U35 will be sold at Kadostore and other online stores. The lineup includes an A4 Character Fine Graph, acrylic stands, a B2 wall hanging, and an acrylic diorama, plus trading items. The fine graph comes with a bonus SS card by author Usa Hada covering birthday episodes for Shiori Miyagi and Hazuki Sendai.
2d ago
ASUS Japan began accepting preorders for the TUF Gaming BE3600 on September 4, with sales starting September 11 at Amazon, the Rakuten ASUS store, and the ASUS Store. The dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router is priced at 21,770 yen and offers up to 2,882Mbps on 5GHz and 688Mbps on 2.4GHz. It uses 4096-QAM modulation, a 2.0GHz quad-core processor, and gaming features including a gaming port and mobile game mode.
4d ago
The event organizer group Anya-ANNYA- will stream a fixed-point camera feed of the North Kanto Y Residence on YouTube starting September 5 at 5 PM for 24 hours. The property appears in Japan Stigmatized Property Association 3, a spot-the-difference horror game with a Very Positive Steam rating. The stream page warns viewers to refrain from reporting to authorities at their own discretion.
4d ago
Anime News Network's episode 9 review of Thunder 3 finds the Small Three finally acting, but only in the final scene. The reviewer criticizes the slow adaptation pacing, notes the manga concluded in Japan with volume 10, and argues this season likely covers only the first half, which includes the weakest material in volumes 2-4.
5d ago
Inti Creates will exhibit at TGS2026 in Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21, with three playable titles at booth 6-C05 in Hall 6. White Steel X 3 gets its first playable demo anywhere, shown on a 190-inch monitor. The Gunvolt Triangle Edition for Switch 2 ships October 22, 2026, and a third title will be announced later.
5d ago
Tohji has opened #MallTapeRemixZone, a fan-participation remix contest for Mall Boyz's album Mall Tape 3. Vocal data is distributed free, and applicants upload their mixes to YouTube or SoundCloud before posting on X with the hashtag. The deadline is September 24. Tohji and Mall Boyz select the winners, which are released as a remix album and used as BGM at Tohji's last live at Tokyo Dome on November 17.
5d ago
Alawar announced Wall World 3 on September 3, 2026, and opened its Steam store page. The release date is not set. The roguelite series has players control the Robo Spider mech, mining a giant wall for resources. This final installment concludes the trilogy's story and resolves lingering mysteries. A new Cave Scanner lets players inspect caves before mining to weigh risk and reward. The trailer shows the protagonist running on the wall, leaving the Robo Spider behind.
6d ago
Bandai Namco Entertainment released a new trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 during Sony's State of Play livestream on September 3. The video, titled "Fight Your Own Way," introduces the game's character creation system and confirms a new Android race among six playable options: Earthling, Saiyan, Namekian, Frieza Race, Majin, and Android. Players will customize a fighter's appearance, inherit techniques from Super Fighters, and choose a fighting style based on the moves of 130 heroes. The game is set in AGE 1000, where a mysterious hero arrives with no memory and meets a new generation of heroes who are university students in West City. The cast includes original characters Brett, Lilica, ROM, and Tap, alongside franchise figures like Bulma and Gamma 1. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is planned for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2027. The project was first teased under the codename "Age 1000" and has been in development for about six to seven years. Bandai Namco announced the joint project with Toei Animation in January.
6d ago
Bandai Namco Entertainment showed new footage of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 during Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play broadcast on September 3. Dimps is developing the game. The trailer centers on combat scenes with multiple characters, including a look at Jeice when special moves such as Crusher Ball are used. The effect appears to display the user of the move. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is set in AGE 1000, a future era of the Dragon Ball world that the sources describe as unseen, populated by characters Akira Toriyama designed. Players create their own character and shape the story within that setting. The game is scheduled for release in 2027 on PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Both outlets that covered the trailer, Game Spark and Inside, reported the same details about the setting, the developer, and the release window.
6d ago
Deep Silver announced on September 3 that Metro 2039, developed by 4A Games, will launch on February 4, 2027. The announcement came during Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play broadcast, which also included new gameplay footage captured on PS5 Pro. The game is the latest entry in the Metro series, based on Dmitry Glukhovsky's novels, and is set in Moscow's underground metro after a nuclear war. Publisher materials describe the new title as depicting an even darker atmosphere than previous entries. Survivors in the game are united under a leader called the Hunter, who promises life on the surface but controls the population through propaganda. The protagonist, named Stranger, embarks on a journey back into the metro, a place he swore never to return to. The game will support PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store, along with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. A 60FPS Performance Mode with ray tracing at 4K will be available at launch for PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X.
6d ago
JAPANNEXT released the JN-V65U2-M, a 65-inch 4K LCD monitor with a VA panel, on September 3, 2026. The direct sales price is 109,980 yen, with extended warranty models available: the JN-V65U2-M-H3 at 115,480 yen for a 3-year warranty and the JN-V65U2-M-H5 at 120,980 yen for a 5-year warranty. The standard model carries a 2-year manufacturer warranty. The monitor offers 3840x2160 resolution, a 5000:1 contrast ratio, 400 cd/m2 maximum brightness, sRGB 100% color gamut, and HDR400-equivalent performance. It includes a USB port for digital signage playback from USB memory, and connection terminals include three HDMI 2.0 ports, a video/audio input, component input, optical audio output, and audio output. The monitor supports 400x400mm VESA mounting and comes with 8W x2 speakers and a remote control. Dimensions are approximately 1445mm wide, 299mm deep, and 908mm high with the stand, and about 1445mm wide, 68mm deep, and 842mm high without it, weighing approximately 16kg. JAPANNEXT positions the monitor for conference room presentations, digital signage, and movie viewing.
6d ago
Google released Gemini 3.8 Flash and Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber on September 2, 2026. The Flash model improves multi-step reasoning for software development and AI agents, while the Cyber model handles vulnerability discovery and fixing. API prices stay flat until January 1, 2027, when they double.
6d ago
Bandai Spirits announced the METAL ROBOT魂 <SIDE MS> Gundam Double X from Mobile New Century Gundam X, which marks the anime's 30th anniversary. Preorders open September 4, 2026, at 16:00 on the Tamashii web store. The figure is priced at 24,200 yen and ships in February 2027.
6d ago
Bandai Spirits announced the ROBOT魂 MSM-10 Zock ver. A.N.I.M.E. figure, the final Mobile Suit Gundam mobile suit to join the line. It features a large scale, a mono-eye with LED light-up gimmicks, and movable iron nails. Pre-orders open September 4, 2026, with shipping scheduled for March 2027.
6d ago
CD PROJEKT RED and Fool's Theory showed about 45 minutes of gameplay from the third Witcher 3 expansion, Memories of Melody, at gamescom 2026. The demo covered an early main quest in the new region Retten, where Geralt travels to help Dandelion with family matters. The pre-release build was shown in a theater-style presentation with photography prohibited.
Sep 2
The manga The Long Summer of August 31st will receive both a TV anime and a TV drama adaptation. Shaft, known for Puella Magi Madoka Magica and the Monogatari series, handles the anime's animation production. The manga by Itou Hitokado has run in Kodansha's Morning since March 2023 and reached volume 13 as of August 2026.
Sep 2
CD PROJEKT RED co-CEO Michał Nowakowski told The Game Business the studio never considered charging for The Witcher 3 remaster, treating it as a gift to players who already own the game. The remaster grew out of work with Fool's Theory on the new DLC Tsuioku no Shirabe, due in 2027. The Witcher 4 is being made with quality prioritized over cost. The remaster launches September 29.
Sep 2
Bandai will release HUNTER×HUNTER Suwarasetai Real 3, the third entry in its capsule toy line, in mid-September. The set renders Meruem and Neferpitou as roughly 7cm figures, each posed in a sitting scene the series makes memorable. Each play costs 800 yen including tax, and the Bandai product page carries full details.
Sep 2
Aoshima is releasing the MCR BNR34 Skyline GT-R '02 as kit No. 71 in its The Tuned Car series, which develops custom cars in 1/24 scale. The plastic model carries MCR-spec parts including a front bumper spoiler, front canards, aero hood, aero door mirrors, GT wing, and muffler, plus 19-inch Enkei NT03+M wheels. It is priced at 3,410 yen and scheduled for January 2027.
Sep 2
Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency said on September 1 that a fire occurred in July involving the recalled Soundcore 3 rechargeable speaker. The incident happened on July 26, 2026, in a store while the product was in use. Abnormal noise preceded the fire, which burned the speaker and its surroundings. The cause remains under investigation as of September 1, and whether it relates to the recall reason is unknown. Anker Japan is recalling the affected units and urging users to stop using them.
Sep 2
DIFF., the Mizuno spin-off founded in 2022, began selling DIFF.3D on September 1, 2026. The shoe is auto-designed from 3D foot scans via the DIFF.ENGINE system and manufactured with 3D printing, no molds. Price is 25,000 yen excluding tax, delivery about 10 days after foot data is confirmed. Traditional full-order shoes in Japan run about 200,000 yen and take over three months.
Sep 2
DJI announced the Osmo 360 II, a 360-degree camera that records full-sphere 8K video at 60fps. It launches immediately at 93,610 yen for the standard combo and 110,990 yen for the adventure combo. Compared with the Osmo 360, full-sphere video rises from 8K50P to 8K60P, dynamic range from 13.5 to 14.5 stops, and timelapse from 8K30P to 16K30P. The body keeps the same size and weight.
Sep 2
Love Transit 35+, the new series in the Prime Video dating reality franchise, streams October 22 at 8 PM. All 10 participants are 35 or older, a new concept for the show, and former married couples join the five former couples who do not know each other's exes. The eight episodes roll out over three weeks.
Sep 2
Game music composer Yoshimi Kudo announced on August 30 that he opened a YouTube channel. He will upload tracks he wrote for Shingetsu Doukou, a game that ended service on July 23, 2026, with the developers' permission. Four videos are already published. Kudo's credits include Unicorn Overlord, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, and Elden Ring.
Sep 2
Series creator Nikita Koreshnikov detailed Hello Neighbor 3 at gamescom 2026. The sequel moves the stealth action from Mr. Peterson's mansion to the open world town of Ravenbrook, where a time loop resets the world and the player keeps the knowledge. The town runs on GOAP-based autonomous AI: 8 to 9 NPCs with their own motives, relationships, and off-screen simulations. The game is in alpha, with free playtests running on Steam.
Sep 1
Thunder 3 episode 8 is a slight improvement for the maligned adaptation, mainly because several plotlines finally start to converge. The teacher who lent the kids his PS5 game in the first episode returns to ask for his disc back, then lets other students into his house and drags another group of kids into the war-torn dimension. Futaba stays stuck on the alien spacecraft with Q-chan, and the Rebellion fighters begin using their nasal-spray powers, though the direction undercuts the spectacle.
Sep 1
Nintendo released version 1.2.0 of Pikmin 3 Deluxe on September 1, 2026, the game's first update since June 2025. The patch is aimed at the Nintendo Switch 2. It raises the game's supported resolution to full HD on the Switch 2, and adds local wireless support to the Bingo Battle mode, letting two players with one Switch 2 and one copy of the software play on their own screens. Local wireless play can be received on the original Switch as well, but game chat is limited to the Switch 2 and requires an internet connection and a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. Pikmin 3 Deluxe is the definitive version of Pikmin 3, originally a Wii U title, and includes all paid downloadable content, side stories featuring the previous game's protagonist Olimar, new mission modes, difficulty options, and hint functions. The story mode supports two-player cooperative play. The game is available for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, and is currently on sale at the Nintendo Store for 6,578 yen.
Sep 1
Kotobukiya has opened pre-orders for the Crest CR-C75U2 Close Combat Ver. plastic model, the third entry in the company's V.I. (Variable Infinity) Series reissue production project. The kit recreates the Crest-frame AC that appeared in the opening movie of FromSoftware's Armored Core 3, adapted for mid-to-close-range combat and equipped with a high-capacity machine gun, a laser blade, a multi-missile launcher, and a high-power grenade launcher.
The reissue uses new molds created specifically for the project. Kotobukiya says the kit maintains compatibility with the common standards within the series while updating some part divisions and runner layouts, and that part strength has been improved compared to the original release.
The kit is 1/72 scale and stands about 160mm tall. It includes the head CR-H97XS-EYE, core CR-C75U2, arms CR-A71S2, legs CR-LH80S2, machine gun WR04M-PIXIE2, laser blade CR-WL69LB, small missile WB04M-NYMPHE2, grenade launcher CR-WB78GL, extension CR-E90AM2, and two types of hand parts. The Kotobukiya Shop offers an exclusive bonus of additional weapon parts.
The price is 9,900 yen including tax, with release scheduled for January 2027. Reservations made by October 20 are guaranteed; after that, orders close when the limit is reached.
Sep 1
Game commentator shu3 released his new adventure game Death Game Report on Steam today, September 1, 2026. The player takes on a mission from the Records Management Bureau to restore and compile a full report on a death game that took place on a deserted island several days prior. Gameplay centers on identifying the cause of death, weapon, and perpetrator for each participant by cross-referencing clues from death records, a student roster, and an island map. The player operates an old terminal, entering record names to restore broken records and read the final words left by the deceased. Every time three correct reports are completed, those records become confirmed, and filling them in reveals the circumstances of the next death. The game is priced at 500 yen and takes about 4 to 5 hours to clear, with a hint function included for when players get stuck. shu3 described the gameplay on X as being like Obra Dinn plus Type Help. He is known for the commentary group Naples' Men and for YouTube videos including completionist runs of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Sep 1
Colopl began service for its new browser game, Active Cinema RPG 369 (Miroku), on September 1, 2026. The game is free to play with item purchases and runs on PC and smartphone browsers without requiring a download. It is the first title from Colopl's Kuma the Bear brand to use AI technology in production, presenting a story through cinematic, live-action-style footage generated by AI. The plot follows high school student Kusanagi Uru, who can see spirits, and onmyo investigator Tachimarushino, who belongs to the Special Agency 369. Together they battle malevolent beings called Mouja in a space known as Magatoki. The game combines this cinematic storytelling with a real-time card battle system where players use Shikigami cards, each with its own activation time, to fight within a time limit. Players can also raise Shikigami, which unlocks individual stories for each character. The game is accessible via a URL, and payment options include PayPay, Apple Pay, and credit cards.
Aug 31
AtHeart's '3!4!', a remake of Roo'Ra's 1996 hit and the second single in the group's TIME TRAVEL PROJECT, has gone viral in Korea. The challenge has drawn participants across generations, from Apink's Jeong Eun-ji and NCT's TEN to the original artists Lee Sang-min and Chae Ri-na, along with Kim Hyun-jung, BADA, Kim Tae-woo, Kim Jong-min, and Chae-yeon. The song reached No. 2 on VIBE's rising chart, and the music video has passed 8 million views.
Aug 31
Ikkado Ito's The Long Summer of August 31 manga is getting a television anime by SHAFT and a live-action series adaptation, the manga's official X/Twitter account announced on Monday. The account also revealed an ultra teaser visual for the anime. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes the manga physically, while Kodansha's K MANGA service publishes it digitally.
Aug 31
CD Projekt RED revealed performance details for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remaster during a REDstreams broadcast from gamescom. The Switch 2 version runs at 1080p in TV mode and 720p in handheld mode, both at 30-40fps. It supports mouse controls and gyro aiming. The game launches on September 29, 2026.
Aug 31
Premium Bandai has opened reservations for the 30MM 1/144 eEXM-9dm Baskyrott Custom (Underwater Specification), a re-release scheduled for November 2026. The kit includes new head, chest, arm, and leg parts with dedicated coloring, plus a Roy Roy support mecha that transforms into cruise mode and attaches to the backpack. Price is 3,080 yen.
Aug 31
On August 31, Kodansha announced that Ikkado Ito's manga "The Long Summer of August 31st" will receive both a TV anime and a TV drama adaptation. Shaft, the studio behind "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" and the "Monogatari" series, handles animation production. The time-loop comedy, serialized in Morning, has all 13 volumes in print.
Aug 30
The video generation AI MiniMax H3, released as an open-weight model on August 3, has spawned rapid community updates. The AI cloud service fal developed MiniMax H3 Max, which generates 15-second videos in about 13 seconds while maintaining quality. It offers 5-second videos free up to five times daily, with Japanese prompt support, and costs $0.08 per second at 768p, a 50% off sale until September 1.
Aug 30
At Tokyo Game Dungeon 13, held August 8, 2026 in Hamamatsucho, three 3D dungeon RPGs stood out. S.O.L, a Steam title released August 13, offers a 50-floor dungeon under a school with SAN-based tension. Dungeon Nox Exotica is a retro-style Steam game with auto-exploration features. HALLOWED CURSE, built in Scratch, is free to play with roguelite deck-building.
Aug 30
ASCII.jp tested Forza Horizon 6 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on three JAPANNEXT JN-VC236F curved displays. Each 23.6-inch Full HD monitor costs 12,980 yen, for a total of 38,940 yen. The triple-screen rig delivers a 5760x1080 resolution. The curvature is a gentle R3000, better suited for business than gaming.
Aug 29
Metaverse Creators opened applications on August 26 for its 3D Live Recording and Exhibition Project. Up to 10 VTuber or VSinger acts can apply by September 4. The top-supported act, chosen through a fan voting campaign, will record a 3D live using Dai Nippon Printing's professional motion capture studio in Ichigaya, Tokyo, with the finished work shown inside VRChat.
Aug 29
Animate stores nationwide and Animate Online will hold the A3! IDOL REWRITE Fair from September 19 to October 11, 2026. Purchases or pre-orders of eligible A3! products come with a bromide from a 24-type set featuring all characters from the four troupes. New IDOL REWRITE goods launch the same day.