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10h ago
Joshin Web opened reservations for The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition hardware, a lineup that includes a Nintendo Switch 2 console, a Pro Controller, and a carrying case, each with a special 40th anniversary design. The release is scheduled for October 29 at 62,980 yen. The Switch 2 console is marked as Japanese domestic only, and the Pro Controller ships with a display stand while the carrying case includes a screen protection sheet.
11h ago
BicCamera published the product page for The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition on its BicCamera.com shopping site on September 9. Pre-orders are being prepared. The Nintendo Switch 2 console with a special Zelda 40th anniversary design is scheduled for release October 29 at 62,980 yen. Product pages for the Anniversary Edition Pro Controller and Carrying Case also went live.
Sep 2
Roland DG announced the TrueVis AG-640, a water-based Latex ink Print & Cut large-format printer. A new print head, waveform control, and variable dot technology with three dot sizes drive high-definition output, and the company says the model keeps color consistency and positional accuracy on long rolls. Roland DG positions it as overturning the conventional image of Latex printers, which it says have lagged on vividness and long-roll accuracy.
Aug 29
Devolver Digital and Big Fan Games announced on August 27 that Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, developed by Auroch Digital, will launch on October 14. The sequel adds two playable characters, Malum Caedo and Nayla Bellas, plus branching campaign paths, new enemies, new weapons, and a navigation guide. Mick Gordon contributes the track Ascent of the Arkifane.
Aug 18
Railway model writer Wakabayashi Kenya selected 10 N gauge and HO scale products that stood out from releases and announcements between January and June 2026. The list covers KATO, TOMIX, and Popondetta items, including the KATO Kiha 181 series in JNR color and the TOMIX JNR KumoHa 40. The picks appear ahead of the International Railway Model Convention in August.
Aug 14
KING Art Games delayed Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV from September 17 to December 3, citing the need for performance optimization, bug fixes, and gameplay polish. The PC strategy game will launch December 4 in Japan. Commander Edition pre-orders get early access from December 1.
Aug 11
PEANUTS and Italian dive watch brand SPINNAKER have announced their first collaboration, the Fleuss 40 Automatic PEANUTS Snoopy Snorkeling Limited Edition. The watch features a snorkeling Snoopy on the dial, with hour and minute hands formed by Snoopy's arms. It launches August 26, 2026 in four limited colorways.
Aug 9
Focus Entertainment released the free 'The Confrontation' update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, adding two new PvP maps, a weekly reward system, new enemies, and six Heroic weapons. The update completes Season Pass 2 content, with Season Pass 3 starting in September. A sale with up to 70% off runs on Steam until July 31.
Aug 8
Takara Tomy announced TS-39 Scourge and TS-40 Blitzwing for its Transformers Studio Series. Scourge, from Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, transforms into a lumber truck and includes a weapon. Blitzwing is a triple-changer with tank and jet modes, plus gun, sword, and big-hand weapon parts. Both cost 9,900 yen and ship in late January 2027.
Aug 8
Sony announced the FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS (SEL100400) E-mount full-frame super-telephoto zoom lens for α series cameras. Weighing about 654g, it is lighter than Sony's existing 100-400mm lens. The estimated price is around 140,000 yen. Release is September 4, with pre-orders from August 18.
Aug 6
Konami released two romance adventure games based on The Prince of Tennis on July 30, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch. The titles are remasters of earlier games, with some new illustrations and optimized UI. LINE stamps for both games also launched the same day.
Jul 16
SNK is offering its 40th Anniversary Collection on Steam at 85% off, dropping the price to 597 yen from 3,980 yen. The bundle includes 24 arcade and console titles from the 1980s, such as Ikari Warriors, Athena, and Psycho Soldier. The sale runs until July 30 JST.
Jul 7
Four characters from the manga and game franchise The Prince of Tennis will appear on the back cover of the July 15, 2026 issue of the magazine anan (issue 2504). The cover features Ryoma Echizen, Kunimitsu Tezuka, Syusuke Fuji, and Ryoga Echizen in casual summer clothing, described as an anan-exclusive special gravure. The collaboration promotes the July 30 release of two remastered romance adventure games: The Prince of Tennis: Motto Gakuen-sai no Ouji-sama ♡ -40 and more... and The Prince of Tennis: Gyutto! Doki Doki Survival Tie break ♡ game. These are updated versions of PlayStation 2 titles originally released between 2005 and 2007, and they will be compatible with Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam. The magazine's back reading pages will include a report on the games. The Prince of Tennis manga by Takeshi Konomi began serialization in 1999, and its sequel The New Prince of Tennis will conclude in the September 2026 issue of Jump SQ. on August 4, ending a 27-year run. The anime adaptation, which started in 2001, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with projects planned through December 2027. A fan event called Tenipuri Surprise Summit is scheduled for July 19 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A, featuring Konomi and voice actors.
Jun 28
The four-member rock band TUBE will release their first feature-length film, "Gekijoban TUBE 40th Anniversary Live & Documentary ~40-shunen no Kokoki~," nationwide on August 28 under WOWOW distribution. The film compiles unseen footage from their 40th anniversary year, including the Hawaii Waikiki performance, the Yokohama Stadium summer festival, and the 40-show tour finale in Okinawa.
Jun 17
Auroch Digital released a demo for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 on Steam during Steam Next Fest, alongside a 40-minute gameplay video. The sequel introduces Battle Sister Nyla Belas as a new playable character with higher mobility, new weapons like the Condemnor Stake Thrower, a weapon selection wheel, and enemies from Khorne and Slaanesh. The game is scheduled for a 2026 release.
Jun 11
The Epic Games Store is offering two titles for free until June 18: the combat racing game Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks and the roguelike chess game The Ouroboros King. The promotion runs from June 12 for one week, and claimed games are kept permanently.
Jun 9
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive announced during the June 9 Nintendo Direct that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will launch on Switch 2 during the holiday season. The game has surpassed 12 million players across other platforms. SnowRunner also received a Switch 2 version, released overseas on the same day, with free upgrades for digital owners of the original Switch version and cross-platform play planned.
Jun 8
A live demo of Total War: Warhammer 40,000 was held at the Sega booth during Summer Game Fest: Play Days 2026. The game fuses the Total War system with the Warhammer 40,000 setting. Four factions are confirmed at launch: Space Marines, Orks, Aeldari, and Astra Militarum. Registration for the PC closed beta test opened on June 8, 2026.
Jun 7
SEGA released a developer interview trailer for Total War: Warhammer 40,000 during the PC Gaming Show 2026 on June 8. The trailer confirms a closed beta planned for late 2026 and shows gameplay footage. The game is in development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Jun 6
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II launched on Steam on May 22, 2026, with a 53% positive user rating as of June 1. A preview from Game Spark reports that while the game suffers from abnormal GPU load and a skill malfunction bug, its tactical combat and Warhammer 40,000-themed gameplay are engaging. The reviewer played 12 hours and cleared Chapter 1, noting the game shifts from dungeon crawling to a planetary supremacy battle with playable Necrons.
Jun 1
40mP's new song 'Dreamers Beat' has been added to the rhythm game Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku as of May 29, 2026. The song is performed by Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, and four human characters. A 2DMV has also been released on the official YouTube channel.