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ガンダム エクストリームバーサス マキシブーストON

Gundam Extreme Versus Maxi Boost ON has not received a new release or official announcement for Nintendo Switch 2 or Steam, but a Japanese opinion column arguing for such a port was the third most-read article on Game Spark for the week of May 22-28, 2026.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated May 31

Gundam Extreme Versus Maxi Boost ON, the arcade-style mecha fighting game from Bandai Namco, has not been the subject of any direct coverage in Yomimono. The only mention of the title appears in a weekly ranking of most-read articles on the Japanese gaming site Game Spark, covering the period of May 22-28, 2026. In that ranking, an opinion column arguing that the game should be released on Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam took third place.

The column's popularity suggests continued fan interest in a home port of the game, which originally launched in arcades and later on PlayStation 4. No stories in the provided set report any official statement from Bandai Namco, any new release announcement, or any update on the game's status. The column itself is not summarized in the provided stories beyond its placement in the ranking.

No other Yomimono stories address Gundam Extreme Versus Maxi Boost ON's development, sales, competitive scene, or any related events. The entity's current status is defined entirely by the absence of news and the presence of a single opinion piece that resonated with readers.

Key facts

Opinion column argues for Switch 2 and Steam release
An opinion column arguing that Gundam Extreme Versus Maxi Boost ON should be released on Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam was the third most-read article on Game Spark for the week of May 22-28, 2026. ↗

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1m ago

Colopl Announces Shironeko Project Infinity for Switch and Switch 2 in 2027

Colopl has announced Shironeko Project Infinity, a new game featuring characters from Shironeko Project New World's, for release on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2027. The announcement follows a long development history: a Switch game was first announced in 2018 under the title Shironeko New Project, delayed in 2019 from 2020 to an undetermined date. The smartphone game launched in 2014 and received a TV anime adaptation in 2020.

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Dungeon Betwixt Gameplay Footage Shows PvPvE Extraction and Tactical Combat

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46m ago

KRAFTON's 'Ascend to Zero' Launches on PC and Xbox with Time-Stop Roguelike Action

KRAFTON released 'Ascend to Zero' on July 13, developed by Flyway Games. The time-stopping roguelike action game is available on PC (Steam/Microsoft Store) and Xbox Series X|S, with Xbox/PC Game Pass support. Players fight a mechanical army using a time stop ability, with a 30-second mission time limit that can be extended by defeating bosses. A launch sale on Steam offers 20% off until July 28, and a Twitch Drops campaign runs from July 14 to 26.

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Arkheron CBT Launching July 16 With Learning Spires and Spires Modes

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Like a Dragon 8 Gaiden Steam Code Hits 75% Off for Amazon Prime Day 2026

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1h ago

Sequels Dominate U-NEXT's First Half 2026 Anime Viewership Ranking

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2h ago

Hololive English IRyS Releases First Full Album DANGERyS, Announces First Solo Concert

Hololive English VTuber IRyS released her first full album "DANGERyS" on July 12, 2026, via Cover. The 10-track album features a lead single "Escalate" and showcases IRyS's signature eurobeat style, with contributions from various track makers in Japan and abroad. A CD edition includes an exclusive rearranged version of "Gravity" as a bonus track. The album is available digitally and in CD and LP formats, with the LP edition including an autographed poster card. Separately, Cover announced IRyS's first solo concert, titled "IRyS 1st Concert 'HOPE ||: Beyond the Stars'," scheduled for October 6 at SGC Hall Ariake in Tokyo. In-person reserved seat tickets range from 8,200 yen for A seats to 12,000 yen for SS seats, with a first-round advance lottery open through July 20. Streaming tickets are priced at 6,800 yen via SPWN and ZAIKO. Concert merchandise sales are also underway until August 17.

2h ago

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4h ago

TOKYO MX to Air One Piece: The Adventure on Clockwork Island for Third Summer Broadcast

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4h ago

Shinonome Umi Covers Kodansha's 'FRIDAY GOLD 2026 Summer' Gravure Mook

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4h ago

Persona 3 Gets 20th Anniversary Remix Video, New Soejima Art

Atlus released a 20th anniversary music video for Persona 3 on July 13, featuring remixes of nine songs by DJ VaVa with pixel art by Motocross Saito. A new illustration by character designer Shigenori Soejima was also released. The announcement coincides with Persona 3 Reload surpassing 3 million units sold worldwide. A sale for the game starts July 15.

5h ago

35th Anniversary Aretha Orchestra Concert Set for December

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6h ago

Sudden Attack: Zero Point Early Access Launches July 30 on Steam

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6h ago

LAININ STUDIO's Digital Debut 'Boungeon' Blends Breakout and Roguelike Deck-Building

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9h ago

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13h ago

Code Geass and Gundam Wing Crossover Manga Launches

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15h ago

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16h ago

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18h ago

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23h ago

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23h ago

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1d ago

One Piece Heroines Nami Sandals Reproduced in Diana Collaboration

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1d ago

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1d ago

Yoneyama Mai Brings Solo Exhibition Arc to Kyoto

Illustrator and animator Yoneyama Mai will hold her solo exhibition Arc at Kyoto Tsutaya Books from July 24 to August 18, 2026. The Kyoto edition of the show, which first ran in Ginza in 2025, adds new works including a piece titled Piéces and sells limited-edition silk-screen reproductions.

1d ago

Bandai Releases MLB Capsule Torso Gashapon With Ohtani and Murakami

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1d ago

Sukeban Deka III Cast Reunites for 40th Anniversary Blu-Ray Event

Actresses Yui Asaka, Yuka Onishi, and Yuma Nakamura, who played the Kazama sisters in the 1986 drama Sukeban Deka III: Shoujo Ninpou Denki, reunited in Tokyo on July 12 for a Blu-ray release event. They provided live commentary on the second episode, shared behind-the-scenes stories about grueling shoots and their lack of acting experience, and reflected on the series' legacy 40 years after its original broadcast.

1d ago

Live-Action Naruto Film Launches Global Casting Search for Team 7

Lionsgate has opened a worldwide casting search for the three lead roles in its live-action film adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto's Naruto manga, the franchise's official website announced on July 10. The studio is seeking actors for Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno, the three members of Team 7. Casting for other characters will be announced at a later date. Destin Daniel Cretton, director of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, is directing the film and producing through his company Hisako alongside Jeyun Munford. Producers include Avi Arad, Ari Arad, and Emmy Yu of Arad Productions, as well as Jeremy Latcham. In a statement, Cretton said he was honored to bring Kishimoto's world to the big screen in live action for the first time. Kishimoto also commented, saying he could not believe the film is becoming a Hollywood movie and that he is looking forward to meeting the actors who will play his characters. Tasha Huo was reported to be working on the script as of November 2023. Lionsgate first secured the rights to adapt the manga in 2015, and Cretton was announced as director in 2024.

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.

1d ago

Game Spark Weekly Spalan: Top 5 Most-Read Articles (July 3-9)

Game Spark's weekly ranking of the most-read articles from July 3 to July 9, 2026, features three entries from the top five: a Dragon Quest XII development update, Hideo Kojima's comments on the end of PlayStation disc production, and a Battle Brothers content update. The list reflects reader interest in major franchise news and industry commentary.

1d ago

Hypnosis Mic 12th Live to Bring All 7 Divisions to Pia Arena in October

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1d ago

Automaton's Weekly Roundup: 7 Game Articles This Week

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1d ago

Banpresto Announces Deformed Higgs Prize Figure for Death Stranding 2

Banpresto is releasing a prize figure of Higgs from Death Stranding 2: On the Beach as part of its Monitor Top Figure series. The deformed design captures costume, hairstyle, and face paint details. The figure includes a base with the game logo. It will be available sequentially from July 14, 2026, as a crane game prize. The figure is about 12 cm tall and distributed by BANDAI SPIRITS.

1d ago

Kingmakers Pits Shotguns Against Knights in Co-Op Time-Slip Strategy

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1d ago

Arkheron Uwinks Cup to Be Held With Streamer and Viewer Teams Only

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1d ago

Desktop Mate Releases MEIKO and KAITO DLC for PC Desktops

Infinite Loop released DLC for virtual singers MEIKO and KAITO on the Desktop Mate platform on July 9, 2026. The paid add-ons, each priced at 2,200 yen, are available on Steam and add new 3D models supervised by Crypton Future Media, along with original motions and voice lines. MEIKO, who debuted in November 2004 as the first Japanese-language virtual singer, can be seen striking poses, singing, fixing her hair, relaxing with a drink, and waving when pinched. KAITO, the first male Japanese virtual singer since February 2006, performs singing gestures, poses, eats ice cream, and exits with a polite bow. Both characters have an alarm function that displays them full-screen at a set time. Desktop Mate itself is a free app that displays 3D characters on the PC screen, with additional DLC available for other characters. With the release of MEIKO and KAITO, all six Piapro Characters are now represented in Desktop Mate.

1d ago

emaqi Adds Four Manga Including Pierrot-Man, Barefaced to English Catalog

Orange Inc. announced on Thursday that its emaqi service will release four manga titles in English: Pierrot-Man (July 10), The Isekai Reincarnation Sketchbook of Hundred Burger-chan (July 17), Barefaced: The Man Who Left Public Security (July 17), and Beyond the Heavens (July 31). Two of the titles will also be available on the emaqi Premium subscription, which launched July 1. The service is also adding 88 additional volumes to its subscription catalog in July.

1d ago

IRyS 1st Concert 'HOPE ||: Beyond the Stars' Set for October 6 at SGC Hall Ariake

Cover Corporation announced on July 11 that IRyS, a member of hololive English, will hold her first solo concert on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at SGC Hall Ariake in Tokyo. The concert is titled "IRyS 1st Concert 'HOPE ||: Beyond the Stars'." Venue tickets are available in three tiers: SS seats for 12,000 yen, S seats for 9,800 yen, and A seats for 8,200 yen, all tax included. A first round of advance lottery applications opened on July 11 and runs through July 20. A second lottery round runs from August 5 to August 11, and general sales begin on September 6. Streaming tickets are priced at 6,800 yen and are available on SPWN and ZAIKO, with archive viewing available until November 6. Concert goods also went on sale on July 11, with orders accepted through August 17. The event is organized by Cover Corporation, the operator of the hololive Production VTuber agency.

1d ago

WEBTOON Launches AI Story Chat byUs With Creator-Approved IP

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1d ago

Pokemon TCG 30th Anniversary Products Now Available via Lottery on Seven Net Shopping

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1d ago

Meccha Chameleon Update Adds HIKAKIN Museum Collaboration Map

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1d ago

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Sazae-san led the Japanese animation TV rankings for the week of June 29-July 5 with a 6.9% household rating in the Kanto region. Chibi Maruko-chan followed at 4.9%, while That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 scored 2.6%. Two new shows debuted: Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia at 2.1% and Draw This, Then Die! at 1.8%. Detective Conan did not air an episode on July 4.

1d ago

S.H.MonsterArts Evangelion Unit-01 'G' Awakened Form Pre-Orders Open

Bandai Spirits' S.H.MonsterArts line is releasing a figure of Evangelion Unit-01 'G' Awakened Form from the Godzilla vs. Evangelion collaboration. Pre-orders start July 10, 2026, at the Tamashii Web Shop for 17,600 yen, with shipment in December 2026. The figure features new molds, Godzilla-inspired dorsal fins and tail, and a radioactive heat ray effect part.

1d ago

Lupin III vs Detective Conan Crossover Film Airs on BS12 Tonight

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1d ago

AIC Wins Five-Year Legal Battle to Regain Stake in AIC Rights

Anime International Company (AIC) announced on July 3 that it has won a civil suit against AIC Rights and producer Yoshikazu Maeda, with the company now recognized as a shareholder of AIC Rights. The lawsuit began in August 2021. The Tokyo District Court ruled in favor of AIC in March 2025, and subsequent appeals to the Tokyo High Court and Supreme Court affirmed the decision. AIC Rights was formed from a company split with AIC in 2015, taking most of AIC's intellectual property. In 2021, AIC Rights transferred partial ownership of some copyrights to Toei Agency.

1d ago

Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back-Evolution and Secrets of the Jungle Air on ABEMA

ABEMA is broadcasting two Pokémon films today, July 12, as part of a free sequential run of all 24 theatrical Pokémon films over four weekends. The 2019 3DCG remake 'Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back-Evolution' and the 2020 'Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle' air starting at 10:15 a.m. on the Anime 'Pokémon' Channel 2.