14h ago
Showcase, a consolidated subsidiary of AI Fusion Capital Group, says cumulative adoption of its ProTech ID Checker identity verification service has passed 500 companies. The service is used by financial institutions, telecommunications carriers, local governments, and reuse businesses. It supports document and facial photography authentication and IC chip authentication for My Number Cards, driver's licenses, and residence cards. The company disclosed the figure on October 15, 2026.
Sep 14
Evil Empire announced on September 15, 2026 that the Surprise Edition of the Triple-i Initiative Showcase will stream from 1:00 AM JST on October 9, 2026. The program condenses new information on 40 titles into 45 minutes, with eight world premieres and updates on games already released. It airs on YouTube, Twitch, Bilibili, Niconico Live Broadcasting, and Steam, with co-streaming partners including IGN and content creators. The eight world premieres come from studios including Team17, Amanita Design, Strange Scaffold, and Norsfell. Announcement types span world premieres, gameplay reveals, and release dates. Returning titles in the lineup include Dave the Diver, Brotato, Chained Together, Risk of Rain 2, Windrose, and a new Among Us title, alongside Hela: of Mice and Magic, Militsioner, Pony Island 2: Panda Circus, Haunted Paws, and Outward 2. The showcase is a nonprofit initiative run by developers, for developers, and its format carries no ads, no sponsors, and no hosts.
Aug 28
Tim, operator of itch.io's official YouTube channel, announced the platform's first showcase, 'itch.io Showcase,' to be held in Q4 2026. Submissions are free for any game currently on itch.io, from small indies to large works. Entries close September 15, 2026, 0:59 JST, with successful applicants contacted by mid-October.
Aug 18
The Ensemble Stars!! stage series will start as a new line separate from the previous Ensemble Stars! THE STAGE, with new casts for units ALKALOID and Crazy:B. A debut showcase live is set for December 2026. Cast members include Kiryu Imamura as Aira Amagi and Shunya Kaneko as Rinne Amagi.
Aug 6
Ogre Pixel launched the Steam third-party event Short Games Showcase 2026 on August 5. The event runs until August 14 and features 100 games across adventure, puzzle, horror, and simulation genres. Discounts are available on featured titles, including TOEM at 90 percent off and Loddlenaut at 70 percent off.