Team.ねこかん[猫] is the group behind the doujin song 'I Can't Defeat Air Man,' which McDonald's Japan used in a collaboration video released on May 22, 2026, with new recordings and Capcom supervision.
Team.ねこかん[猫] is the group that created the doujin song 'I Can't Defeat Air Man,' which first appeared on Nico Nico Douga in 2007. The song is themed around Capcom's Mega Man 2: Dr. Wily's Mystery and depicts the player character Mega Man repeatedly challenging the boss Air Man. The dot-art music video has remained popular for nearly 20 years.
On May 22, 2026, McDonald's Japan released a collaboration video featuring the song. The video was produced by members of Team.ねこかん[猫], the same group that made the original. The song, including its parody lyrics, was newly recorded for the collaboration. Capcom supervised the video, and a rights notice appears at the end. The content promotes the Premium Roast Iced Coffee as summer approaches. McDonald's also offers collaboration wallpapers featuring the official Mega Man series, available until June 21.
The original song has a unique history: it began as an unofficial doujin work, but Capcom has acknowledged it favorably at official Mega Man events and on official blogs. In 2010, the song was included as a bonus track on the official tribute album Rockman Kai: Arrange Shitemita!!. The collaboration with McDonald's marks a rare official endorsement of a fan-made doujin song by both Capcom and a major global brand.
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King Records launched Pop Team Epic into the Roblox license catalog at noon on September 9. The registration lets Roblox creators plan, build, and apply to publish games and experiential content using the manga's characters and world. Bkub Okawa's four-panel manga has run in Takeshobo's Manga Life WIN, now Takecomi!, since August 2014. The listing is positioned as a new form of IP use beyond manga and anime development.
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic, developed by Shanghai Alice Reprise and released by Alliance Arts on September 10, 2026, drew 1,732 Steam reviews within half a day, 98 percent of them positive, for an Overwhelmingly Positive rating. Steam Scout data shows 41.58 percent of reviews in English and 28.73 percent in Simplified Chinese, with positive rates of 99 percent and 98 percent.
Level 5 revealed during the Nintendo Direct livestream that Professor Layton and The New World of Steam will launch worldwide on December 10. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, with mouse support on all versions except Switch.
Bloober Team announced 'Onyx: The Dark Grip' on September 9, 2026, during the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 broadcast. The new horror adventure is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 and is exclusive to the console's handheld mode. The game follows protagonist Holden, who is drawn by an eerie voice into a fog-shrouded land. Players control Holden but also interfere with the world through touch controls, unlocking doors and reading minds. This interference appears to Holden as supernatural phenomena, causing him to gradually lose his sanity. Players must manage his sanity while uncovering the truth behind 'something.' Sources note that tilting the Switch 2 console may also be required for some actions. Bloober Team is known for the remake of 'Silent Hill 2' and the 'Layers of Fear' series. The announcement was part of a broader Nintendo Direct showcase that included multiple titles.
Team Jade launched the Reorientation season for Delta Force on September 8, 2026, across PC, iOS, Android, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The update adds operator Rover, who fights alongside a companion dog named Clover, plus the Black Hawk Down-inspired Mog Old City map for Warfare. Operations mode sees Layali Valley revamped with three new areas and water routes, and a fishing activity joins the game. All 17 operators receive Japanese voice acting.
Broken Mirror Games and Anshar Studios announced the second closed alpha test for SAW: Genesis, a 3-versus-1 asymmetric horror game published by Bloober Team. The test runs September 17 to 20. The game is set 100 years before Jigsaw and casts one judge against three defendants. Applications are open on the official site, and the test aims for roughly three times the prior participant count.
Team Shanghai Alice, the circle behind the Touhou Project, reminded fans on September 4 that publicly releasing the endings of the original games is prohibited under its derivative works guidelines, just days before the September 10 launch of the remake Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic. The reminder came via the official Shanghai Alice Reprise X account, which posted links to the Guidelines for Posting to Video Distribution Services and the Touhou Project Derivative Works Guidelines. These guidelines were not changed for this release, but they explicitly list acts of publicly releasing original game endings as prohibited. Under the video distribution guidelines, streaming by individual players is generally treated as fan activity and faces no major restrictions, yet the ending restriction still applies. Players who plan to stream or post Let's Play videos are advised to keep ending segments out of their broadcasts or cut them through editing. The remake updates the 2002 Windows Touhou Koumakyou with high-resolution graphics, fully rearranged music by series creator ZUN, a new Life Infinite Mode for less experienced players, and a Classic Version that reproduces the original game. The game launches September 10 on PC via Steam, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Koei Tecmo released Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3. The package includes the main game, all three DLC packs, and content from free updates, with a limited-time Black Tortoise Battle Armor Set for Switch 2 owners. The series has surpassed 8 million cumulative players worldwide, counting downloads, packaged sales, and subscription play. The sequel, Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, is scheduled for early 2027.
Nexus Mods, the major PC game mod distribution site, announced on September 2 that it has taken over operation of SteamDB, the unofficial Steam database. SteamDB co-founder xPaw confirmed the move, saying he had been seeking a partner to take over the project for years. SteamDB began in 2013 as a hobby project by xPaw and Marlamin, who later left, leaving xPaw to run the site almost alone. He described the workload as equivalent to a full-time job and said his passion faded through the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of AI, leaving him close to burnout. He chose Nexus Mods because he judged it shared SteamDB's identity and community values. Nexus Mods stated that SteamDB will remain an independent service, keeping its name, brand, and community, and that all currently free features will stay free, with no ads planned and no Nexus Mods account required. The company plans to invest in SteamDB's infrastructure, security, and scalability, and to use SteamDB's historical data on game builds and updates to improve mod compatibility checks, though those features are still at the concept stage. xPaw will support the transition over the coming months.
The HGUC 1/144 Ball K Type (08th MS Team version) and Ball (Shark Mouth specification) set is getting a re-release. Pre-orders open September 1, 2026 at 11:00 on Premium Bandai for the January 2027 shipping batch. The set costs 1,980 yen (tax included) and is manufactured by BANDAI SPIRITS. The Ball K Type from Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team reproduces its distinctive arms, boosters, winch, and headlight with new parts, and its complex color scheme with molded colors. The Ball from Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO carries the Shark Mouth mark from episode 3 and the Trump mark from episode 5, with its arms, window, and boosters reproduced using additional parts. Each Ball comes with a dedicated stand. The kit is a 1/144 scale snap-fit model in PS and ABS plastic.
On August 29, 2026, more than 12TB of game-related files were made public online, an archive drawn from Steam2, Valve's legacy content delivery system that operated from roughly 2003 until the migration to SteamPipe in 2013. Data miner Gabe Follower stated the files came from a public API and involved no hacking, suggesting Valve had accidentally left the data accessible. The exact origin remains unclear; Valve Cut Content moderator CrazyBubba told Ars Technica the archive may be a user's collection that was only now released. The leaked contents include early builds, update histories, and in-development assets for Valve titles such as Portal 2, Left 4 Dead, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and Half-Life 2: Episode Three, which Valve cancelled. Notable finds include unused Portal 2 dialogue and models, a "bullet time" mechanic, and data for F-Stop, an unreleased Portal prequel. Third-party games also appear, with early builds reported for Call of Duty, Resident Evil, Sonic the Hedgehog, Mirror's Edge, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Dragon Age: Origins, and SPORE. Polygon noted the archive is so large that the full scope of prototypes and pre-release content is impossible to grasp. Valve had not responded to requests for comment as of writing.
On August 28, developer ganma_cat released a major update to the free browser quiz game SteamCue, adding a new mode called Image Wolf. The multiplayer deduction party mode follows the Word Wolf style, where players must find the WOLF who sees a different image. The update also includes a Daily Challenge mode, weekly rankings, and overhauls to existing modes.
Teamfight Tactics' new set, 'Enchanted Forest,' launched August 26. It introduces the Wisp mechanic, an updated version of the Charm system from set 12, and brings back Draft Rounds. The set features 65 champions, including Ahri, Lux, and Aphelios, plus jungle monsters. Vertical traits like Blossom and Rift Beast anchor the strategy.
Video from Airbus's Mars simulation facility, Mars Yard, shows a Steam Deck being used to manually operate a rover unit called Codi. The footage, published on Nebula, shows influencer Tom Scott controlling the rover with the handheld during a tour. Airbus uses the facility to test self-propelled Mars rovers in a reproduced Martian environment.
At gamescom 2026, a playable demo of 'SAW: Genesis' was shown at the Bloober Team booth. The first-person asymmetric horror, co-developed by Broken Mirror Games and Anshar Studios, is set about 100 years before Jigsaw, after World War I. Three 'The Accused' face one 'The Judge' in a 3-vs-1 balance. The Judge, a former surgeon called The Doctor, relies on cunning, not strength. The demo is on the Steam store page, with early access anticipated.
RENGAME announced a new game for the anime 'Keroro Gunso☆', airing fall 2026. Titled 'Keroro Gunso☆ Hachamecha TV Show ~Shoukin Getto Daisakusen de Arimasu!~', it is a casual mini-game collection for Nintendo Switch and Steam. It launches in December 2026 for 1,800 yen. The main visual and teaser PV were released August 26.
3goo released the PS5 download version of the cooperative survival shooter Alien: Fireteam Elite 2 today. The Standard Edition costs 6,490 yen, and the 40th Anniversary Premium Edition costs 9,130 yen. The PS5 package version is due October 22, and the Switch 2 version is set for November 12. The Rain's Jackson's Star Pack, inspired by Alien: Romulus, also launched today.
Team17 announced during the XBOX @ gamescom Broadcast 2026 on August 28 that Holstin, a psychological survival horror game developed by Polish studio Sonka, is planned for release on PC and consoles in 2027. The game will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one of launch. Set in a rural town in eastern Poland in November 1992, the story follows protagonist Tomasz Wolanski as he searches for a missing friend and becomes caught up in an unidentified disaster. Players gather weapons and supplies, fight enemies, and extract information from residents to uncover the town's secrets. A notable feature is Sonka's proprietary "2XD Rendering" technology, which fuses pixel art with 3D camera expression. The viewpoint shifts seamlessly between isometric movement, over-the-shoulder combat, first-person driving, top-down, and side-scrolling perspectives depending on the situation. The gamescom 2026 trailer shows exploration and combat in a town covered in slime, along with the camera perspective switches. Holstin is scheduled to support Japanese display, and a demo is available on Steam. The game is slated for PC (Steam, GOG, Microsoft Store), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
ASUS Japan announced the ROG Pelta Core Gaming Headset and the ROG Hone Control Ace L Vitality Edition Mouse Pad, both set for release on September 4. The headset is a USB-connected model weighing 300g, equipped with ROG's proprietary 50mm titanium-coated diaphragm drivers that reproduce frequencies from 20Hz to 20kHz. It includes a three-step adjustable stretchable headband to reduce strain during long sessions, plus basic and parametric EQ modes with software presets for specific games. Users can customize lighting and ear cup controls through the Gear Link software. The mouse pad is a limited collaboration with Team Vitality, an esports team with results in CS and VALORANT. It features a cloth surface with increased friction coefficient for stopping power, suited for FPS playstyles. The pad measures 490mm by 420mm by 4mm and weighs about 308g. It is designed to accommodate both low and high sensitivity settings and is portable for LAN events and tournaments. The ROG Pelta Core is priced at 17,280 yen, and the mouse pad at 12,080 yen.
Publisher Team17 announced on August 28 that Bossa Games is developing 'What Goes Up', a physics-based cooperative building game. It is scheduled for release later this year on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and will also be available on PC and Xbox Game Pass. The trailer premiered during the 'XBOX @ gamescom Broadcast 2026' Day 2 stream on August 27. Players work as employees of the waste disposal company 'Galactic Refuse', dispatched to planets littered with garbage from Earth. The objective is to stack junk into designated structures within a time limit, using tools like a gravity gun, jetpack, and bounce pad. The game supports solo play and online co-op for up to four players. Hazards include lava rivers, high voltage, meteor showers, and incompetent colleagues, but fallen workers can be revived via a 3D printer. Bossa Games, formerly Bossa Studios, previously created physics-based titles like 'Surgeon Simulator' and 'I Am Bread'. The store page lists Japanese language support as planned in-game.
Gaijin Network, the publisher behind 'War Thunder' and 'Enlisted', announced on August 25, 2026, that its new PvPvE extraction shooter 'Active Matter' will launch on September 15. Developed by Matter Team, the game is set in a collapsed parallel world where time and space are distorted by a substance called Active Matter. Players, solo or in squads, enter quantum unstable zones to loot Active Matter while contending with rival players, mutated creatures, and anomalous phenomena inspired by the SCP Foundation. Maps include a closed Soviet island, a Central African quarantine zone, and a devastated North American metropolis. The game supports PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a simultaneous release across platforms. Unlike Gaijin's previous free-to-play titles, 'Active Matter' requires purchase on all platforms. Players who bought the official website version, playable in advance, will receive the Steam version free, and progress carries over between the two. The Steam price is expected to match the official website's Standard Edition at 4,499 yen or lower, with edition details to be announced before launch. An update adding American maps and new weapons is scheduled a few days after the release date announcement.
Koei Tecmo Games announced on August 27 that the cinematic alchemy RPG Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator will end its service on November 25 at 16:00 JST. The game, developed by the Gust brand and Team NINJA, is the 25th numbered entry in the Atelier series. It launched for iOS and Android on September 23, 2023, with a Steam version following in January 2024. The story follows two protagonists: Resna, a novice alchemist, and Valeria, an amnesiac adventurer, as they uncover the truth behind a world where alchemy was lost 150 years ago. Sales of paid items, including paid Star Stones, stopped from 4:00 PM on the announcement day. The company cited difficulty in continuing to provide a service that satisfies users as an Atelier series title. A special website for the game's third anniversary will open on September 23, featuring a short story not told in the main narrative and a recap of the main story. The game's story, spanning over 30 chapters, is coming to a close after about three years.
KOMODO announced the next Steam Deck OLED shipment for Japan will arrive around 10:00 a.m. on August 25. The restock covers the 512GB and 1TB models, sold through KOMODO STATION with a one-unit-per-person limit. Demand remains strong despite June price hikes of roughly 40,000 to 50,000 yen.
Kazakh indie studio Enunion Team released a Steam demo for the PC horror adventure IRONWAKE. Set in 2050 after nuclear war, players transfer consciousness into an industrial robot to explore a Soviet underground facility. The demo runs 30 to 45 minutes. The full game launches October 27, 2026, with Japanese support planned.
Taku Takeuchi's teamtaku CUP TAKE AIR 2026 will be held October 12 at Iiyama Schanze in Nagano Prefecture. The event features seven ski jumping categories, a talk show with Noriaki Kasai, Sara Takanashi, and others, plus music and activities. Advance tickets go on sale August 18 at 6 PM.
KOMODO, the official distributor of the Steam Machine in Japan, announced on August 14 that it will restock the device at KOMODO STATION starting around 10 a.m. on August 18. The restock covers two models: the Steam Machine - 512GB at 189,980 yen and the Steam Machine - 512GB + Steam Controller bundle at 204,980 yen. Purchases are limited to one unit per person, and the start time may shift. The Steam Machine is a compact gaming PC running SteamOS, equipped with a semi-custom AMD CPU and GPU, and supports up to 4K gaming with FSR 4.1 upscaling. It has 16GB DDR5 RAM and 8GB GDDR6 VRAM. Sales began in June and sold out quickly despite the high price. A restock on July 17 also sold out fast. The 2TB models, priced at 249,980 yen and 264,980 yen, remain out of stock and are not part of this restock. KOMODO advises creating an account in advance and following its official X account for updates.
Eonic Toys has announced two new 1/10 scale figures based on classic Tatsunoko Production anime, both now available for provisional reservation at the Japanese hobby retailer amiami. The first is Yatterman No.1, the protagonist of 'Yatterman', depicted in a bright, active, and mischievous pose based on the original character image. The figure stands approximately 195mm tall, is made of PVC and ABS as a painted finished product, and includes carefully sculpted details such as the mask, suit, and weapons, with shading coloring for a three-dimensional effect and an emblem-style base. The second figure is Ken the Eagle (Oogi no Ken), the G-1 leader of the Science Ninja Team from 'Science Ninja Team Gatchaman'. This figure shows Ken holding his bird-shaped boomerang, with detailed sculpting of his helmet, suit, and flowing cape, also enhanced by shading and an emblem-style base. Both figures are priced at 7,150 yen as a reference price, with amiami offering them at 6,790 yen including tax. They are scheduled for release in May 2027. The announcements were made on August 14, 2026, with article content current as of August 13, 2026.
Reddit user PhyFawkes is building a Game Boy-sized Steam Deck called SteamBoy. The custom casing holds the motherboard, battery, speakers, buttons, sticks, and trackpads, though the grip is gone. A small fan and heatsink handle cooling. The remaining work is a custom adapter for a VR AMOLED display, which requires BIOS changes. A demo video showed the device running Slay the Spire 2 on an external monitor.
Team Salvato revealed that Natsuki's birthday in Doki Doki Literature Club! is July 30. The announcement came one day late in Japan due to the overseas schedule. With Monika and Sayori already known, three of the club members' birthdays are now confirmed, leaving Yuri's birthday still unannounced.
In a Game Spark interview, Team Tetrapod's Kniro discussed Staffer Retro: Psychic Detective Quest, released July 23 for PC, Mac, and Switch. Kniro said the most striking player feedback was praise for the yuri relationship between protagonists, which was not intentional. Re-examining the story after reading reviews, Kniro admitted it is clearly yuri.
A Steam Deck owner on Reddit rigged the handheld with a spiked cover, a camera, a speaker, and a servo-driven taser to stop family members from borrowing it without charging the battery. The mod runs on a Raspberry Pi and triggers a warning audio clip before the taser activates.
TENSTACK and TEAM GWYF released version 1.0.30 for Gamble With Your Friends on July 25. The update adds an endless mode, raises the money cap, and adds Japanese among 13 languages. The multiplayer gambling game, out since May 2, has sold over 2 million copies and holds a Very Positive Steam rating.
Scorpion Masque announced Tag Team: SNK Arcade Legends, a two-player board game expansion featuring SNK characters, on July 28, 2026. The release is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027. Six fighters are included, with Terry Bogard confirmed and five more to be revealed monthly. Pre-orders include Iori Yagami as a bonus character.
South Korean developer Team Tapas announced on August 3 that the roguelike action game Witch's Garden will officially release on PC via Steam on August 28. The game, which entered early access in May 2025, follows Sil, a witch who uses large scissors to persuade lazy witches across a crumbling dream world called the Garden, aiming to hold a tea party to save it from crisis. The official release adds Epilogues 2 and 3, completing the story that began with Epilogue 1 in early access. The combat system is being overhauled: the existing synergy system, which encouraged repetitive cooldown-based skill use, is removed. Each skill, weapon, rune, and magical tool now has its own unique mechanics and role. For example, basic and giant scissors trigger critical hits on combo finishers, while broken scissors accumulate sharpness to 100% for all-critical attacks. A keyboard-and-mouse control mode, requested by players, is added as the default, with the old control scheme still selectable. Japanese voice acting for story content up to Chapter 5 is included. The price remains unchanged from early access, with a 30% discount planned for release. A beta test is targeted for mid-August.
KOMODO, the official distributor for Valve's Steam Controller in Japan and Taiwan, has announced that sales will resume on August 4 at 10:00 AM Japan time. The resale follows a failed restock on July 23, when heavy traffic caused a system failure that suspended sales. The controller, which launched in Japan on May 5 and sold out within hours, has remained sold out despite earlier restocks. The upcoming sale will include the same one-unit-per-person limit as before, and KOMODO has introduced SMS authentication as a measure to handle demand. The Steam Controller is priced at 17,800 yen and will be sold at KOMODO STATION in Japan. Valve has stated that demand for the controller has far exceeded expectations, and new orders are scheduled to ship in 2027. The restock covers both Japan and Taiwan, with the July 23 attempt also including South Korea and Hong Kong. Whether the August 4 sale proceeds smoothly remains to be seen, given the previous system failure.
Valve has announced the current status and rules for Steam Machine reservations, stating that overseas users who have reserved the console should be able to complete their purchase procedures by the end of 2026. The Steam Machine has been out of stock since its launch at the end of June. To process orders, Valve is sending emails with purchase procedures to users who have reserved, after randomizing the order. The company explained that launches starting at a specific date and time tend to favor bots, people with fast internet connections, and those who can adjust their lives to that time, so accepting reservations over several days and eliminating any first-come, first-served element aims to remove as much of the hurdle to purchasing as possible. For users on the waiting list, Valve stated they will not overtake users who have reserved, and they can only reserve after the reservation queue for their region's product has been processed to the end. Depending on the product, some waiting list users may be moved up to a reservation slot, and they will receive an email with purchase procedures when their turn in the random queue comes. In Japan, KOMODO STATION handles sales and does not use this system; orders are taken as soon as the store page is accessible, with stock information posted on their official X account.
Polden Publishing announced on August 3, 2026, that it will publish SHEEPSTERS, a cooperative adventure game developed by Team Sheepsters. The game supports solo play and online co-op for up to four players on PC via Steam. Players take on the role of rural shepherds tasked with guiding escaped flocks of sheep back home across hills and forests. The sheep are intentionally uncooperative: they can be directed by shouting into a megaphone, but they do not always move as intended. Players can also grab and throw sheep, launch them with trampolines, or place them on mechanisms that operate with the sheep's weight. The journey is complicated by hazards such as tornadoes that create 'sheepnadoes,' minefields, collapsing bridges, and aliens that attempt to steal the sheep. Sheep come in different coat colors, including white, black, and brown, and some have horns, earrings, or hairstyles. The announcement trailer was released alongside the news, and the game is scheduled to launch on PC via Steam.
Independent developer ganma_cat officially released the browser quiz game 'SteamCue' on July 23, 2026. The game is free to play on PC and smartphone browsers with no installation required. Players guess the titles of games distributed on Steam based on a single screenshot from the store page, with four candidate answers provided. Options allow filtering by review count, genre, release era, and price range. Game modes include solo play, a Party Room for up to 4 players (up to 8 with a VIP membership), and a beta 1-on-1 Online Battle mode with automatic matchmaking. Scores are based on correct answers and response speed, with stats tracked after each round. A VIP membership costs 500 yen per month and adds features such as increased player limits and in-game currency for profile items. The developer, a 23-year-old web creator and 19-year Steam user, stated the goal is to help Steam games, especially indie titles, reach more players.
Team Tetrapod and GamePia released the mystery adventure game Staffer Retro: Supernatural Mystery Quest on Steam and Nintendo Switch on July 23, 2026. The game is the second main entry in the Staffer series, following Staffer Case: Supernatural Mystery Adventure. It is set in Sicily a few months after the previous game. The protagonist, Velita Retro, a girl who runs a retro shop, suddenly takes on a large debt and searches for a powerful supernatural tool called a Step to pay it off. The game uses a document-matching deduction system inherited from the first title, but adds a Retro system that lets players overturn established conclusions and explore alternative sides of the truth. The story consists of six episodes with 11 endings and an estimated playtime of about 30 hours. Over 20 characters appear, and the main story is fully voiced in Japanese by 17 voice actors. The standard price is 3,500 yen, with a 10 percent discount on Steam until August 5. A demo is available. The game previously raised roughly 17 million yen through crowdfunding on Tumblbug and Campfire.
Kazakhstan-based Enunion Team announced IRONWAKE, a linear psychological horror game set in a post-nuclear war 2050 Kazakhstan. Players control a slow industrial robot implanted with a human mind to explore an abandoned Soviet bunker, avoiding a light-and-sound-sensitive entity called the Utilizer. The game is scheduled for release on October 26, 2026, with a demo coming soon.
The legal dispute over the unfinished shooting game Steam Pilots has concluded, with a Japanese court dismissing both the developer's claim for unpaid development costs and the composer's counterclaim for damages. The project, initiated by composer Motoaki Furukawa, raised a total of 11,022,700 yen across two crowdfunding campaigns on Makuake. Developer Pixel handled game development but received no payment, leading to its withdrawal in January 2022. Pixel sued Furukawa for unpaid costs in March 2022, and Furukawa countersued for damages and defamation in 2023. The Sendai District Court ruled on January 29, 2026, that the arrangement was a joint production contract with profit sharing after sales, so Pixel had no right to compensation. Furukawa's damages claim was also rejected because the game was never completed and Pixel's withdrawal was due to unavoidable circumstances. However, the court partially recognized Furukawa's defamation claim against Pixel representative Eishu Sasaki, ordering 400,000 yen in damages. Pixel appealed but the High Court upheld the ruling on July 7. Pixel stated it considered appealing to the Supreme Court but decided to accept the judgment and move forward. The crowdfunding platform Makuake had already refunded backers after the project was effectively canceled in 2023.
Valve's Steam Controller will be restocked at KOMODO STATION on July 23 at 10:00 AM Japan time, priced at 17,800 yen. The controller, which originally launched on May 5, 2026, sold out within about 30 minutes in some overseas regions due to high demand. KOMODO, the official distributor for Steam products in Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, announced the restock on July 21. Purchases remain limited to one per person, and SMS authentication may be required at checkout for security. The restock covers shipments to Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The controller features TMR magnetic thumbsticks, high-definition rumble, and a gyroscope with capacitive touch. In June 2026, KOMODO revealed that demand far exceeded expectations, with estimated shipping times for new overseas orders pushed to 2027.
Valve's Steam Machine launched June 23 with high prices blamed on memory shortages. Valve engineers now say the shortage is worsening and will not improve soon. The internal configuration was changed from dual-channel to single-channel because 8GB modules became impossible to procure. Suppliers predict the crisis may last until 2028-2030.
Publisher Kwalee released a new trailer for railway management sim Steam To Electric on July 17. Developed by Galaxy Grove, known for Station to Station and Town to City, the game lets players build and optimize railway networks in a voxel art world from the steam era to electrification. The trailer debuted at the Convergence Showcase indie event and introduced two new train types. The game is set for PC release on Steam.
tinyBuild and Scythe Dev Team released the sequel to the 2021 horror game 'Happy's Humble Burger Farm' on July 16. The game retails for 1,400 yen with a 20% launch discount. It adds up to four-player online co-op and voice recognition that reacts to spoken words. A launch trailer is available.
KOMODO announced on July 16 that the Steam Machine, a compact gaming PC developed by Valve, will be restocked on July 17 at 10:00 AM Japan time. The device runs on SteamOS and is designed to play Steam games on a TV or monitor. It features an AMD semi-custom desktop-class CPU and GPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 8GB GDDR6 VRAM, and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4.1 for up to 4K output. Two storage models are available: 512GB and 2TB. Prices range from 189,980 yen to 264,980 yen. The Steam Machine initially launched on June 23 and sold out within hours due to high demand. Resale listings on eBay reportedly reached double the official price. The restock is limited to one unit per customer, and SMS authentication may be required at purchase. The sale is available on the KOMODO STATION online store for customers in Japan and Taiwan.
BLDB is launching sales of the Steampunk Eagle, a 3D metal assembly kit for adults. The model uses over 650 metal parts to build an eagle with spread wings, approximately 40 cm wide. It includes an LED for display effects and has an estimated assembly time of 3 to 5 hours. Sales begin July 15, 2026 at the BLDB online store.
Valve's Steam Controller is selling out as soon as it appears, according to an ASCII.jp gadget column. The author investigates why this gamepad has become so popular, noting its four back grip buttons, trackpads, and full remappability. After testing, he concludes it is surprisingly excellent.
Valve has released Windows drivers for its Steam Machine gaming PC, available for download from the English support site. The drivers include graphics, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and SD card reader support, allowing users to install Windows on the device. However, dual-boot is not yet possible as the SteamOS dual-boot installer is still in development.
Valve has released the design drawings and source code for an e-paper information display called Inkterface, designed for the front panel of the Steam Machine gaming PC. Published on the official Steam GitLab repository under an MIT license, the project includes parts sales links and assembly instructions, using an Adafruit 4.2-inch three-color e-paper display.