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The Final Fantasy series is active with the mobile spin-off Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, which added Tidus in June 2026, and the classic title Final Fantasy IX is being promoted in a summer sale on the Nintendo Store.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated Jul 2

The Final Fantasy series has two recent touchpoints from Yomimono coverage. Square Enix's smartphone game Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, a free-to-play action battle title that launched in March 2026, added Tidus from Final Fantasy X on June 30. The character is a Speed-type Water-attribute fighter with a limited-time gacha for exclusive abilities. Separately, Final Fantasy IX appears in a coordinated summer sale on the Nintendo Store alongside titles from Bandai Namco and Capcom, with discounts running through July 2026. These two items represent the only current facts about the series in Yomimono's reporting: a new mobile entry receiving a character update and a classic game being offered at a reduced price. No other Final Fantasy releases, announcements, or developments are covered in the available stories.

Key facts

Tidus added to Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy
Tidus, protagonist of Final Fantasy X, joined the smartphone game Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy on June 30, 2026, as a Speed-type Water-attribute character. ↗
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy release
The free-to-play iOS and Android action battle game launched in March 2026 and features warriors from the Final Fantasy series battling in modern Tokyo. ↗
Final Fantasy IX in Nintendo Store summer sale
Final Fantasy IX is one of the titles discounted in a summer sale on the Nintendo Store, part of coordinated sales from Bandai Namco, Square Enix, and Capcom. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

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18h ago

Kizuguchi to Hōtai TV Anime Premieres in January 2027

J.C. Staff announced on July 13 that it is producing a television anime adaptation of Umihoshi Nanai's Kizuguchi to Hōtai manga. The series will premiere in January 2027 on ABC and TV Asahi's Animazing!!! broadcasting block. Miyuki Ishida, who previously directed the I.Cinnamoroll animation and served as episode director on One Punch Man seasons 2 and 3, is directing the anime. This is her first time directing a TV series. Susumu Yamakawa, known for The Way of the Househusband and Murai in Love, is writing the scripts, and Natsuki Ōyama, who worked on Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive?, is designing the characters. The romantic comedy follows Riyo Washizu, the daughter of a yakuza boss, and her caretaker Gō Kiritani, a young subordinate. Riyo has a fetish for seeing strong people when they are weak, a trait the story terms a "yowara" (weak loving) fetish. The manga began serialization on Kodansha's Comic Days app in August 2024. The fifth volume is scheduled to ship on July 16. Two teaser visuals were released, one of which the staff calls the "weak loving" version.

1d ago

Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Releases Joey Wheeler Narration of 'Joey Dies' Preview

The official Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG account released a short video on July 10 in which Joey Wheeler narrates the next episode preview 'Joey Dies' from episode 128 of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters. Originally narrated by Téa Gardner, the preview is known for its spoiler-heavy content, having shown Téa pleading 'Please, don't die, Joey!' before the title card. In the new video, Wheeler himself delivers the preview, announcing his own crisis with a notably upbeat tone. The video promotes the BEYOND THE BRAVE theme, scheduled for release on July 18, which features cards reminiscent of cards Wheeler has used. Fan reactions in the comments section include 'What is this?', 'What perspective is this?', 'Self-contained', and 'You don't have to say it with such enthusiasm.' The clip is part of the Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Times short video series and marks an official acknowledgment of the infamous preview as a joke.

4d ago

Staffer Case Japanese Reviews Hit 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Ahead of Retro Launch

Team Tetrapod's mystery adventure Staffer Case has reached an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating on Steam from Japanese reviews, with 95% of 500 reviews recommending the game. The series' latest entry, Staffer Retro: Psychic Mystery Quest, launches July 23 on Switch, Windows, and Mac. The developer thanked players for the reception.

5d ago

Anime And Manga Worlds Share Tanabata 2026 Wishes

Anime News Network published a five-part roundup of Tanabata greetings from across the anime, manga, and video game industries on July 7, 2026. The collection includes wishes and illustrations from official accounts for series such as Bungo Stray Dogs, Detective Conan, My Hero Academia, Sakamoto Days, Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan, Hell's Paradise, and Dragon Quest. Video game franchises like Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, and Like a Dragon also participated, alongside creators including Hideo Kojima, Yuki Kaji, and Shoko Nakagawa. Several series tied their posts to new releases: the second season of Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers premiered on July 7, My Happy Marriage released a special Tanabata illustration and announced a three-episode special for 2026, and My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked began airing on July 8. The roundup also features greetings from manga titles like Chiikawa, MARRIAGETOXIN, and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, as well as from studios Tatsunoko Production and Square Enix.

Jul 6

Sentimental Graffiti Remake Platforms Confirmed as PS5 and Switch

Entergram announced on July 6, 2026, that the remake of the 1998 Sega Saturn love simulation game Sentimental Graffiti will launch on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The remake features enhanced presentation, 16:9 illustrations and backgrounds, and a completely revamped game system and user interface.

Jul 6

CIA Director Compares Advanced AI to Nuclear Weapons

CIA Director John Ratcliffe, speaking at the Amazon Web Services Summit in Washington, D.C., said it is not far-fetched to compare advanced AI capabilities to nuclear weapons. He noted that cutting-edge AI models have excelled at finding vulnerabilities in core national systems like finance and military, and that the government is strengthening security measures for AI.

Jul 5

Steam Store Page for 'Off Tape: Welcome' Goes Live

Kervan Games opened the Steam store page for its new PC horror game 'Off Tape: Welcome', a first-person title set in a record store where players seal human emotions into media and sell them. The game launches in November 2026 with 11 language options. Players must identify and deal with hostile entities, ghosts, and higher beings using a shotgun, camera, or evacuation. The story runs about 5-6 hours and features multiple endings.

Jul 4

Magical Buffs Anime Trailer Reveals Three New Cast Members

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Haka Tokura's Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! light novel series released a new promotional video on July 4. The video and accompanying announcement revealed three additional cast members: Akeno Watanabe as Camilla, Masaaki Mizunaka as Chronos, and Wakana Kuramochi as Rita Heinkes. They join previously announced leads Reiji Kawashima as Wim Strauss and Hana Hishikawa as Heidemarie. Crunchyroll confirmed at its Anime Expo 2026 panel on July 3 that it will stream the series and also showed an English-subtitled version of the trailer. The anime is set to premiere in January 2027. It will air on Tokyo MX, MBS, BS11, and 17 other channels, and will also be available on Netflix. Hideki Okamoto is directing the series at J.C. Staff. Takao Yoshioka is handling series scripts, Yu Murakami is designing the characters, and Yuki Hayashi, Luke Standridge, and Asa Taylor are composing the music. Seven Seas Entertainment has licensed the light novel and its manga adaptation for English release.

Jul 4

4 Penny Coffins Dev Diary Details Evidence Tampering Bluffs

The developer of Project Winter released a dev diary for the new social deduction game 4 Penny Coffins, set in 1888 London. Players investigate Jack the Ripper's murders across three phases. The diary focuses on the investigation phase, where evidence is a physical item that can be hidden or tampered with, and the Ripper can interfere with clues.

Jul 2

Wazamonogatari: Karen Ogre Episode of Monogatari Off & Monster Season Debuts in Winter

Aniplex revealed a new visual and announced that the 'Wazamonogatari: Karen Ogre' episode of the MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season anime will debut in winter 2026. Akiyuki Simbo returns as chief director, Midori Yoshizawa directs at SHAFT. The episode continues the franchise's Off & Monster Season, which began streaming in July 2024 on ABEMA and Crunchyroll.

Jul 2

Staffer Retro: Psychic Detective Quest Switch Pre-Orders Open With Demo

Gamepia opened pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch download version of Staffer Retro: Psychic Detective Quest on July 2, 2026, alongside a demo on the eShop and the full list of physical store bonuses. The game is the fourth in Team Tetrapod's Staffer series and the first to launch simultaneously on Switch and PC.

Jul 2

Robo-Dou Griffon Aqua Unit Joins Threezero's Patlabor Figure Line

Threezero has announced a new Robo-Dou action figure of the Griffon from Patlabor, this time equipped with a newly sculpted Aqua Unit. The 1/35 scale figure features a zinc alloy die-cast frame with 60 points of articulation, cloth covers with weathering, and metallic paint on round details. Pre-orders open July 2, 2026, with shipment scheduled for Q1 2027 at 25,490 yen.

Jul 1

Coffee Talk Tokyo Accolade Trailer Highlights Critical Praise

Chorus Worldwide Games released the official accolade trailer for 'Coffee Talk Tokyo' on July 1, 2026. The trailer compiles praise from multiple media outlets, including Game*Spark, which called the game "an unforgettable work." The adventure game is set in a Tokyo café where the player serves drinks to customers, including humans, yokai, and ghosts. It is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch.

Jun 28

Sentimental Graffiti Dating Sim Gets Remake With New Cast

Production has begun on a remake of the classic dating simulation game Sentimental Graffiti, announced during Weekly Famitsu's 40th anniversary livestream. The remake, titled Sentimental Graffiti Remake, will improve graphics and mechanics while adjusting some scenario elements for modern times. It features a new cast, with open auditions for six heroines running until July 31.

Jun 27

Heaven Official's Blessing Nendoroids Get Second Reprint, Pre-Orders Open

Good Smile Arts Shanghai has opened pre-orders for a second reprint of Nendoroid figures of Xie Lian and Hua Cheng from the anime Heaven Official's Blessing. Each figure stands about 100mm tall, includes multiple face parts and accessories, and is priced at 6,870 yen on Amazon Japan with a November 30, 2026 release date.

Jun 27

Tidus Joins Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy on June 30

Square Enix announced on June 26 that Tidus, the protagonist of Final Fantasy X, will be added to the smartphone game Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy on June 30. The free-to-play iOS and Android action battle game launched in March 2026 and features warriors from the Final Fantasy series battling in modern Tokyo. Tidus is a Speed-type Water-attribute character with the Quick Trick dash attack and the Zanarkand Abes Ace passive. A limited-time gacha for his exclusive abilities Jecht Shot and Ace of the Blitz will also be available.

Jun 27

Bufff Selected for METI IP360 Initiative, Develops AI Casual Game Platform JAMMM

Bufff Inc. has been selected for Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry IP360 initiative, which aims to expand overseas sales of Japanese content to 20 trillion yen by 2033. The company will use the subsidy to develop JAMMM, an AI-powered casual game platform designed for non-engineers to create, play, share, and monetize games.

Jun 26

In a World Full of Zombies Anime Announces Cast, Delay to January 2027

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Rokuro Uraji's novel series "Zombie no Afureta Sekai de Ore Dake ga Osowarenai" ("I am the only one who is not attacked in the world filled with zombies") opened on June 25, 2026, revealing a teaser promotional video, teaser visual, main cast, staff, and a delayed premiere. The anime will now debut in January 2027 on the premium AT-X channel, having been previously planned for 2026. Wataru Katō voices protagonist Yūsuke Takemura, a former office worker whom zombies ignore, and Yuno Azuma voices Mitsuki Fujino. Kazuya Fujishiro (episode director on "Dropkick on My Devil!", "Girlfriend, Girlfriend", "Cells at Work! Code Black") directs the series at studios Acca effe and Frontier Engine. Yasushi Hirano handles series scripts, with Kayō Shimoyama and Makuto Okimiru writing individual scripts. Megumi Ishihara designs the characters. The story originally launched in 2013 on the R18 section of Shōsetsuka ni Narō and concluded in 2017. Frontier Works published three novel volumes with illustrations by Saburō, and a manga adaptation by Chihiro Masuda began in 2021, with its fifth volume shipping August 5, 2026. A spinoff manga also ships that day.

Jun 25

Nabe ni Dangan wo Ukenagara TV Anime Announced for 2027

The manga "Nabe ni Dangan wo Ukenagara" (also known as "Nabetama") is getting a television anime adaptation by studio J.C.Staff, with a planned debut in 2027. The announcement was made on June 25, 2026, via the manga's official X account, which also released a teaser visual. The series is written by Juntarō Aoki and illustrated by Shin Moriyama. It is described as a "non-fiction, chaos, hard gourmet report" comic following the protagonist Juntarō, a character who perceives all humans as beautiful girls due to excessive exposure to 2D media, as they travel to dangerous locations worldwide to sample unusual local dishes in pursuit of "50,000 points of deliciousness." The manga began serialization on Kadokawa's Comic Newtype web magazine in 2021, and Kadokawa has published five compiled volumes as of October 2024. It was listed among the top 20 manga for male readers in the 2023 edition of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook. Aoki commented on the adaptation, calling it "one of the craziest Manga ever" and expressing anticipation for overseas reactions.

Jun 24

Grand Theft Auto VI Priced at $79.99 Standard, $99.99 Ultimate Edition

Rockstar Games has announced pricing for Grand Theft Auto VI, the next entry in the open-world crime series. The standard edition will cost $79.99, while the Ultimate Edition is set at $99.99. The prices were reported by journalist Jeff Keighley, who said the information came directly from Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two Interactive. Pre-orders for the game open on June 25 at midnight local time, and the title is scheduled for release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Japanese price has not been announced, but based on current exchange rates, the standard edition is expected to be around 13,000 yen and the Ultimate Edition around 16,000 yen. Alongside the pricing news, Sony Interactive Entertainment published a PlayStation.Blog post detailing PS5-specific features. The PS5 version will support DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers from launch day, as well as Tempest 3D AudioTech and near-instant load times via the console's SSD. The physical edition of the game will include a digital download code rather than a disc.

Jun 24

KinnPorsche Duo Jeff and Barcode Reunite in Sci-Fi BL Drama Wooju Bakery

The Korea-Thailand co-production BL drama Wooju Bakery will stream exclusively on FOD starting July 8, 2026. The sci-fi romance follows a bakery owner (Barcode Tinnasit) and a space prince (Jeff Satur) who crash-lands on Earth. The 8-episode series also stars Korean actors DION and Q, and Filipino idol group members Jayson and Alpha. Four episodes will be released weekly.

Jun 21

Manga Wandance Gets Live-Action Film Starring &TEAM's JO

A live-action film adaptation of Coffee's manga "Wandance" has been announced, with JO of the nine-member boy group &TEAM starring as protagonist Kabo (Kaboku Kotani). The film is set for a nationwide release on November 27, 2026. The story follows Kabo, a young man who struggles with a stutter and suppresses his feelings to avoid standing out, until he meets Hikari Wanda, who dances freely without caring what others think. Inspired by her, Kabo enters the world of dance as a novice. The manga, serialized in Monthly Afternoon, has 15 volumes published and received a TV anime adaptation in 2025. JO makes his film debut and first lead role with this project. He commented that he initially felt shock rather than joy at the casting, but after reading the original work he found similarities between himself and Kabo. The film is directed by Naoya Kusaba, known for "Yukiko a.k.a.," with a script by Keiichi Kobayashi. Dance supervision is handled by Charisma Kantaro, founder of the professional dance league D.LEAGUE. Two character visuals and a character video have been released. Filming took place in winter 2025, and the film is currently in post-production. The production and distribution is handled by Happinet Phantom Studios.

Jun 19

Konami Launches ART EXPANSION Label for Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Art Merchandise

Konami Digital Entertainment announced on June 19, 2026, a new label called ART EXPANSION that reinterprets illustrations from the Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game as art. The label will produce T-shirts and posters with an art and fashion focus. The T-shirts are designed in a street culture context, using thick fabric with a wide box silhouette. Revealed T-shirt designs include Blue-Eyes Toon Dragon, Lyrilusc - Recital Starling, Possession Fusion, Black Magician & Black Magician Girl, and Rirapp. The posters use a different perspective from the card illustrations and are printed with vivid high-definition printing. Poster designs include Sky Striker Ace - Raye, Divine Arsenal AA-ZEUS - Sky Thunder, I:P Masquerena, and Spirit Charmer. A key concept video was released on the Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Channel on YouTube. Items will be available for advance sale to lottery winners attending the Yu-Gi-Oh! WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026, with applications open until June 21.

Jun 18

YOASOBI's 'UNDEAD' Music Video Surpasses 100 Million Views

The music video for YOASOBI's 'UNDEAD,' the theme song for the anime 'Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season,' has surpassed 100 million cumulative views. The song was released in July 2024 and was based on short stories by Nisio Isin. Related videos, including TikTok user content, have reached 900 million total views. YOASOBI also announced a limited edition EP 'THE BOOK for' releasing June 26, 2026, and an Asian dome and stadium tour for 2026-2027.

Jun 18

Truck-Kun Is Supporting Me From Another World?! Launches on Steam July 30

Strange Scaffold announced its new action game Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! will launch on Steam on July 30, 2026. Players drive a magical truck, reincarnating pedestrians into another world where protagonist Carissa Ward fights them as monsters. A demo is available during Steam Next Fest.

Jun 17

Palworld OCG Preview Event Shows Rapid Soul Growth and Flexible Main Phase

Bushiroad held a preview event for the Palworld Official Card Game (Palworld OCG) at Card Game Fest 2026 in Tokyo on May 3 and 4, ahead of its July 30 release. Bushiroad President Takaaki Kidani personally explained the rules to attendees. The two-player card game uses a 50-card deck plus a separate 10-card Soul deck. Souls serve as the cost to play cards, and players gain two additional Souls each turn. The preview used a shortened three-life format instead of the standard ten. During play, the first player summoned a cost-2 Pal on turn one, while the second player, starting with one extra Soul, could field a cost-2 Pal and counterattack. By turn two, each player had four or five Souls, enabling cost-4 Pals and Building cards like the Primitive Furnace, which reduces Gear costs. A Quick mechanic allows players to interrupt attacks by playing a card from hand. The preview ended before a winner was decided. The game will launch with booster packs at 440 yen each and two types of trial decks at 1,980 yen each.

Jun 16

First-Person Horror ADV 'MOLE' Launches on Steam

Oro Interactive released the first-person horror adventure game 'MOLE' on Steam on June 15, 2026. Developed by Off Black Creations, the game is priced at 1,500 yen, with a 10% launch discount running until June 30. Players take the role of a navigator aboard a massive post-war drilling vessel called the 'Mole,' descending into an underground Slavic region to trace a mysterious signal. The crew has vanished, and the drill is silent. Gameplay involves operating levers, switches, and machinery to repair broken systems, with no tutorials or objective markers. As players progress, they collect memory fragments that reveal the story and the fate of the missing crew. The game is described as a psychological horror about madness, faith, and the 'abyss' people dig into themselves. A launch trailer shows eerie ship interiors and surreal landscapes. On Steam, the game has earned a 'Very Positive' rating, with 96% of 150 user reviews positive at the time of reporting. The estimated playtime is 4 to 5 hours.

Jun 12

Victoria With a Full Hand PV Shows Bond Between Victoria and Nonna

A new short PV for the TV anime "Victoria with a Full Hand" titled "Victoria and Nonna Chapter" has been released, depicting the meeting and family bond between Victoria and Nonna. A special pre-broadcast program with a pre-screening of episodes 1 and 2 and a talk session with the cast will stream on YouTube on June 27. The anime begins airing on July 7.

Jun 12

Staffer Retro: Psychic Detective Quest Act 2 Demo Launches June 16 for Steam Next Fest

Team Tetrapod announced on June 12 that the limited-time Act 2 demo for "Staffer Retro: Psychic Detective Quest" will be available during Steam Next Fest from June 16 to June 23. The demo adds a deeper story, the deduction system, and Japanese voice acting. The full game, the second main title in the Staffer series, is set for release on July 23 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. It follows protagonist Verita Retro, a 14-year-old Sicilian girl who inherits a massive debt and investigates incidents involving supernatural powers called Skills. The series has sold over 210,000 copies total, and the previous game "Staffer Case: Supernatural Reasoning Adventure" holds a Very Positive rating on Steam. The Act 2 demo will be removed after the event until the full version ships. A crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE has raised over 14.7 million yen in Japan and Korea.

Jun 11

Fluffy Paradise Light Novel Series Ends With 21st Volume

The Fluffy Paradise light novel series, which began as a web novel in 2012, is ending with its 21st volume. The final volume ships on August 10. The series inspired a manga adaptation in 2017 and a television anime that premiered in January 2024.

Jun 10

Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Anime Cast, Staff, October Premiere Revealed

The anime adaptation of Asa Rokushima's light novel series The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a New Life has revealed its cast, staff, and an October premiere date. Daiki Yamashita leads the cast as Rein Garland, with Lynn, Yoshino Aoyama, Miyu Tomita, and others. Shu Honma directs at P.A. Works.

Jun 9

Hideo Kojima and Geoff Keighley Feud Becomes an Overseas Meme

A rumor that Hideo Kojima and The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley are on bad terms has spread online, originating from Kojima's reaction to losing all seven nominations at TGA2025. The lack of visible interaction since then, including Kojima's absence from Summer Game Fest, has fueled the meme. Keighley has replied to Kojima's posts without response, but Kojima reposted a joke about the feud, showing he is aware of the meme.

Jun 7

Valheim to Officially Release September 9, 2026 With Deep North Update

Developer Iron Gate and publisher Coffee Stain Publishing announced during the PC Gaming Show 2026 on June 8 that the open-world survival crafting game Valheim will leave early access and launch its version 1.0 on September 9, 2026. The same day will bring the Deep North update, adding the final planned biome to the Norse mythology-themed world. Valheim entered early access in February 2021 and peaked at over 500,000 concurrent players on Steam, according to SteamDB. The official release will be available on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, as well as on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Deep North biome was promised during early access and has now been shown in gameplay footage, featuring frozen landscapes, underground threats, and dungeon exploration. The announcement marks the end of a five-year early access period for the Viking survival title.

Jun 6

Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Revives Earliest Structure Decks With Original Artwork Duel Set

Konami Digital Entertainment is releasing a made-to-order "Yu-Gi-Oh! ORIGINAL ARTWORK DUEL SET" that reproduces the earliest Structure Decks for Yugi, Jonouchi, and Kaiba. Each set includes CLASSIC-STYLE cards replicating the original designs, plus MANGA-STYLE bonus cards featuring Dark Magician, Red-Eyes Black Dragon, and Blue-Eyes White Dragon in a 2000-era Ultimate Rare finish. The sets also include character-themed card protectors, dice, a foldable card case, a common Duelist Coin, and a paper Duel Field. Each set costs 4,950 yen and is available at Konami Style and Satellite Shops.

Jun 5

Coffee Talk Refill Manga Volume Released

KADOKAWA released the full-color manga adaptation 'Coffee Talk Refill' on June 5, 2026. The volume, by D.kijima with original work by Toge Productions and supervision by Chorus Worldwide, covers daily lives and behind-the-scenes stories from 'Coffee Talk' 1 and 2, including new illustrations. It costs 1,320 yen and contains game spoilers. Three Nijisanji VTubers provided recommendation comments.

Jun 5

IShowSpeed's Unofficial World Cup Anthem Makes FIFA's Official Album

Streamer IShowSpeed's song 'World Cup (Champions)' has been added to FIFA's official 'FIFA World Cup 2026 Album' after the organization heard and liked it. The track, now titled 'Champion', appears alongside artists like Shakira and The Rolling Stones. IShowSpeed reacted with joy during a live stream after receiving a direct message from FIFA.

Jun 3

Cosmic Magic Reveals Details for ARG 'Cordelia JAZZ&COFFEE'

Cosmic Magic Co., Ltd. has released the first details for 'Cordelia JAZZ&COFFEE,' a real experience mockumentary ARG set in a Showa-era jazz cafe. The project has already accumulated over 200,000 site visits and 10 million impressions. Players purchase the signature 'Ole Glace Blend' coffee, then explore real websites, social media, and magazine ads to unravel the cafe's history. The work is the second installment from the team behind 'HAZE coffee.'

Jun 3

Overgeared Webtoon Gets TV Anime in October 2026

REDICE Studio announced on Wednesday that its Overgeared webtoon will receive a television anime adaptation titled Tempal ~Item no Chikara~ (Tempal ~The Power of Items~), set to premiere in October 2026. The announcement came with a teaser visual and trailer, along the main staff and cast. Ayako Kono (Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Aria of a Starless Night) is directing the anime at J.C.Staff, with EGG FIRM producing. Kenta Ihara (Saga of Tanya the Evil) is handling series composition, and Ryosuke Tanigawa (Demon Lord 2099) is designing the characters. Yoshiaki Fujisawa (Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation) composes the music, and Yoshikazu Iwanami (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) is the sound director. The cast includes Tatsumaru Tachibana as Grid and Asami Seto as Yura. Tachibana said he has been a fan of the series since its serialization began. The story follows Youngwoo Shin, a deadbeat gamer who obtains a legendary blacksmith's inheritance inside the VR game Satisfy. Yen Press publishes the webtoon in English under its Ize Press label.

Jun 3

Konami Launches eFootball Kick-Off! on Switch 2 as a Standalone Single-Player Entry

Konami releases eFootball Kick-Off! on June 4, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2 at 3,850 yen. The game is the first standalone title since the series rebranded from Winning Eleven to eFootball. It targets beginners with simplified controls, assist functions, and a 5-a-side mode. Single-player modes include World Tour, Rebound Ball, and Football Relay.

Jun 2

Psychological Horror Game 'MOLE' Sets June 16 Release Date

Publisher Oro Interactive and developer Off Black Creations have announced that the psychological horror game 'MOLE' will launch on Steam on June 16. The game places players in the role of a navigator piloting a malfunctioning giant drilling vessel called the 'Mole' through an underground descent, with no tutorial or hand-holding guidance. Players must repair the vessel's broken systems and learn its operation through trial and error while listening to the voices of dead crew members and chasing a mysterious signal from the depths. The story explores themes of loss, guilt, and confronting one's own failures, with fragmented memories surfacing as the player descends. The game's demo, released on January 29, has already received a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam with 96% positive reviews out of 138 total, praised for its art style and the tactile feel of operating machinery in a confined space. The Swedish four-person development team Off Black Creations emphasizes immersive experiences that trust the player, while Oro Interactive has previously handled titles like 'Super Battle Golf' and 'Roadside Research'.

May 31

This Week's New Game Releases Include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Gothic 1 Remake, And More

Game Spark published its weekly roundup of new game releases for the week of June 1 to June 6, 2026. The list covers releases across Windows PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, with separate schedules for Japan and North America. Major titles include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, launching June 3 on Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2; Gothic 1 Remake, arriving June 6 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S; The 7th Guest Remake, out June 4 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S; and eFootball Kick-Off!, also releasing June 4 on Nintendo Switch 2. Other notable releases include House Flipper Remastered Collection, River City Saga: Journey to the West, TETRIS THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-, and multiple smaller indie titles. The roundup also lists several games launching across multiple platforms on the same day, such as the Kunio-kun title River City Saga: Journey to the West and the villain-reincarnation game Villain Reincarnation.

May 31

Kamen Rider Zetts Summer Film Assembles All CODE Agents for the First Time

The upcoming summer film for Kamen Rider Zetts will bring together every member of the secret defense organization CODE for the first time. The film, Kamen Rider Zetts & Cho Uchu Keiji Gavan Infinity W Hero Summer Movie 2026, opens in theaters nationwide on July 24. It is a double feature with the Gavan Infinity film. The newly released scene photos show the full CODE lineup facing the antagonist Kudo Shuma, also known as Kamen Rider Musou, played by Soshina Shunta of M!LK. Musou can manipulate the waking dream world. The CODE agents include Manzu Baku as Kamen Rider Zetts (Imai Ryutaro), Nox as Kamen Rider Nox (Furukawa Yuki), Zieg as Kamen Rider Dawn (Amano Hiroshige), Zero (Kawahira Jiei), The Lady (Mimura Rie), Three (Tamaki Hiroki), Five (Koyanagi Shin), and Six (Hirakawa Yuzuki). The Gavan Infinity side of the double feature will see four Gavan characters from different dimensions gather and perform a simultaneous "steaming" transformation. Guest actors for the Zetts portion include Soshina, and for the Gavan portion, the comedy duo Jarujaru's Goto Junpei and Fukutoku Shusuke, along with Takahashi Tsutomu, appear.

May 28

OFF Physical Edition for Switch Preorders Open, Bad Human Edition Detailed

Fangamer Japan opened preorders on May 28 for the physical edition of the OFF remake on Nintendo Switch, with a September 3 release date. Two versions are available: a standard package and a Fangamer Japan-exclusive Bad Human Edition. The standard package includes the game, an instruction manual, and a "Memories of the Park" commemorative art card. The Bad Human Edition adds a Batter bobblehead doll, a set of six tarot-style cards in a foil-stamped passport case, and a 16-page prequel comic titled "OF" by original creator Mortis Ghost. OFF is a freeware RPG originally released in 2008 by Mortis Ghost's Belgian team. The remake, which features revamped battles, new areas, and new bosses, launched digitally for PC and Switch in March 2026. The physical edition supports Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. Select retailers including Animate, Amazon Japan, and others offer store-specific purchase bonuses such as can badges, can magnets, acrylic keychains, bromide prints, and purification stickers.

May 28

Coffee Talk Tokyo Brings the Series to a New City and a New Developer

Chorus Worldwide released Coffee Talk Tokyo on May 21, 2026, for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and Xbox One. The spin-off moves the coffee shop from Seattle to an alternative 2026 Tokyo where humans, yokai, and gods coexist. Toge Productions, the original developer, now supervises while Chorus handles primary development. The game introduces a barista assistant named Vin and a new cast of regulars.