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Bushiroad Reveals Gift Game, Trailers for Mushoku Tensei, Rear Sekai, Goblin Slayer Games
Trailers reveal PS5 version for Mushoku Tensei game, October 12 release for Rear Sekai
― Bushiroad Games unveiled on Thursday a new game titled Gift for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Toydium and Million Edge are developing the puzzle action game, scheduled to launch in 2024. The company streamed a trailer for Gift as well as for several other previously announced ...
Capcom, Niantic Release Monster Hunter Now AR Game on September 14
Showcase video previews gameplay, weapons, monsters
― Capcom and Niantic announced on Thursday that they will release Monster Hunter Now, a new augmented reality (AR) smartphone game in Capcom's Monster Hunter game series, worldwide for iOS and Android devices on September 14. Pre-registration is open now. The companies streamed a showcase video that previews the gameplay, weapons, and monsters: Weap...
Armored Core VI Game Unveils 13-Minute Gameplay Trailer
Game launches worldwide for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC on August 25
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a 13-minute gameplay trailer for it and FromSoftware's Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon mecha action game on Tuesday. Bandai Namco will release the game for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam worldwide on August 25. Bandai Namco Entertai...
Blue Protocol Online Action RPG's Trailer Highlights Character Classes
Game launched on PC in Japan on June 14, launches in the West in 2024
― The official YouTube channel for Project Sky Blue's multiplayer online action role-playing game Blue Protocol began streaming a new trailer on Tuesday. The video previews the game's different character classes, such as Blade Warden, Keen Strider, Spell Weaver, Twin Striker, and Foe Breaker: The game launched on PC in Japan on Jun...
Fashion Dreamer Switch Game's Trailer Reveals November 3 Release
Game gets physical/digital releases
― XSEED Games and Marvelous began streaming on Wednesday a gameplay trailer for syn Sophia, Inc.'s Fashion Dreamer game, and the video reveals that the game will launch physically and digitally in the West for Nintendo Switch on November 3. XSEED Games describes the game:
Fashion Dreamer is a creative-focused game where players can express their unique styles using...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 23-29
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, Animal Treasure Island anime; Seraph of the End: Guren Ichinose: Catastrophe at Sixteen, Soichi: Junji Ito Story Collection manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date The Ancient Magus' Bride - The Boy from the West and the Knight of the Blue Storm BDPlease Crunchyroll/Funimation US$34.98 July 25 Animal Treasure Island BDCite Discotek US$24....
The [email protected] Franchise Announces New Brand
Brand to feature new smartphone game, idols
― The [email protected] franchise's 18th anniversary livestream revealed on Tuesday that the series is getting a new brand, which will include new idols and a smartphone game. The livestream reveals the news with a trailer that ends with the addition of a new star, representing the sixth main brand. Franchise producer Hidefumi Komino follows the trailer with the a...
Re:Zero Anime's 3rd Season Reveals 2nd Teaser Visual
New illustration for upcoming smartphone game also revealed
― The MF Bunko J Summer School Festival livestream event on Sunday revealed a new teaser visual for the third season of the Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- anime. The event also revealed a new illustration for the Re: Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Witch's Re:surrection smartphone game. The 25-episode first anime season of Tapp...
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Game's Character Pass 2 Launches in September 2023
Character pass to include "Character Packs 4-6" comprising 9 playable DLC characters including Onigashima Battle Luffy
― Spoiler Warning: The video below features visuals not yet revealed in the One Piece anime. Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Monday that the second character pass for its One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 game will launch in September 2023. The "Character Pass 2" will include the ga...
Resident Evil 4 Remake Game Crosses 5 Million Units in Sales
― Capcom announced on Thursday that the remake of its Resident Evil 4 game has sold more than five million units worldwide. The game released for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on March 24, and had sold over 4 million copies worldwide by April 7. The game has a "reimagined storyline," and a new graphical art style based on the company's proprietary RE engine. Capcom announced a free "VR ...
Rune Factory 3 Special Remake Game's Character Trailer Highlights 'Bachelorettes'
Game launches for Switch, PC via Steam in West on September 5
― XSEED Games and Marvelous Entertainment began streaming on Friday a character trailer for Rune Factory 3 Special, the remake of Rune Factory 3. The trailer titled "Meet the Bachelorettes" features the characters Shara, Raven, Marian, Collette, Carmen, Pia, Daria, Sakuya, Sofia, Karina, and Kuruna. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch...
Anonymous;Code Game Streams System Trailer
Game launches in English for Switch, PS4, PC via Steam on September 8
― Spike Chunsoft began streaming a system trailer for the Anonymous;Code game on Friday. The video outlines the game's Saving and Loading feature and the Hacking Trigger feature. The game will launch in the West for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam on September 8. The game released in Japan in July 2022 for Switch a...
Gundam Evolution Game Ends Service on November 29
Live service team FPS game launched on PC in September 2022, on consoles in November 2022
― The official website for Bandai Namco Entertainment's Gundam Evolution free-to-play shooter game revealed on Wednesday that the game will shut down and end service on November 29. The game launched on PC via Steam in September 2022, and on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One in November...
White Album Visual Novel Launches in English for PC on August 4
Visual novel localization and publishing company Shiravune announced on Thursday that it will release Leaf's White Album: Memories like Falling Snow visual novel for PC via Steam on August 4. The visual novel will feature English and Chinese localization. The release will specifically be of the game's 2010 remake White Album: Tsuzurareru Fuyu no Omoide. In the game, players take the role of Toya F...
This Week in Games - Hack The Past
Cyber Connect 2 tells fans to let Bandai Namco know if they want a .hack//IMOQ revival, and there's already a hashtag (#dothack). Plus, Gundam Evolution is shutting down just one year after its launch. Say it isn't so!
― Hi, everyone! As you read this, I'll be trying to assemble a new PC. I've had my new PC case (emblazoned with my favorite VTuber) taking up space in my room; I may as well put it and...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 10-16
Atelier Marie Remake Switch version debuts at #2, PS5 version at #9, PS4 version at #18
― Japan's Game Ranking: July 10-16 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo May 12 18,109 1,759,419 2NSwAtelier Marie Remake ~The Alchemist of Salburg~ Koei Tecmo Games July 13 16,101 16,101 3NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28,...
Tekken 8 Fighting Game's New Trailer Reveals Claudio Serafino
Game's closed network test begins on Friday for PS5
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Thursday that its Tekken 8 fighting game is adding Claudio Serafino as a playable character. The character debuted in Tekken 7. The game will begin closed network testing for PlayStation 5 on Friday and for Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam on July 28. Closed network tests will include cross-play. The game wi...
The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails Game's Trailer Previews Characters, Gameplay
Game launches in N. America on September 19, Europe/Oceania on September 22
― NIS America began streaming on Friday an English trailer for Falcom's The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails game. The video previews the gameplay and characters, such as Cygna, Creha, Zechst, and the Masked Swordsman. The game will launch in North America for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Sto...
Armored Core VI Game Unveils Story Trailer
Game launches worldwide for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC on August 25
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a story trailer for it and FromSoftware's Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon mecha action game on Thursday: Bandai Namco will release the game for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam worldwide on August 25. Bandai Namco Entertainment descri...
Sonic Superstars Game's Opening Animation Posted
Game launches this fall, features classic 2D platforming, single player or 4-player co-op
― Sega began streaming the opening animation for Sonic Superstars, its new game in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, on Tuesday. The animation features music by Tee Lopes and Jun Senoue. The game will launch this fall for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC. Sega describes the...
King of Fighters XV Game's Video Reveals Najd DLC Character
Returning KoF XIV character debuts this summer
― SNK began streaming a trailer on Tuesday for its The King of Fighters XV game, and it reveals the new DLC character Najd, who is returning from The King of Fighters XIV. The character will debut this summer. Ayaka Fukuhara voices Najd. SNK released the game on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Windows 10, Steam, and the Epic Games Store in...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 16-22
The Devil is a Part-Timer Season 2, Tokyo Mew Mew New anime; Secrets of the Silent Witch, The Great Snake's Bride manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date The Devil is a Part-Timer Season 2 BDPlease Crunchyroll/Funimation US$69.98 July 18 Medaka Box BDPlease Sentai Filmworks US$79.98 July 18 Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan Limited Edition BDPlease Viz Media US$39.99 July 18 To...
UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves Game Launches on November 14
French video game developer and publisher Microids announced on Tuesday that it will release it and developer Endroad's UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves action game for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on November 14. The Nintendo Switch version will then launch in 2024. The game will feature English, Italian, Arabic, Japanese, and English audio, and text...
Crunchyroll Games Announces One-Punch Man: World Online Multiplayer Action Game for PC, iOS, Android
Trailer streamed for free-to-play game launching this year
― Crunchyroll Games announced on Monday that it is releasing a new online multiplayer action game based on ONE and Yūsuke Murata's One-Punch Man manga titled One Punch Man: World by developer Perfect World. The game will launch in 2023 for Windows PC, iOS, and Android with cross-platform play and progression. The game will be free-to-play wit...
Sword Art Online: Last Recollection Game Streams Weapon Introduction Video
Game launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC on October 6
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a weapon introduction video for the Sword Art Online: Last Recollection action role-playing game on Friday. The video demonstrates the features of the One-Handed Sword, Dual-Wield, Rapier, Bow, Dagger, Katana, and Scythe. The game will launch in the West for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, July 3-9
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom back at #1 after 2 weeks
― Japan's Game Ranking: July 3-9 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo May 12 17,996 1,741,310 2PS5Final Fantasy XVI Square Enix June 22 14,109 387,899 3NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 9,736 5,364,524 4NSwMaster Detective Archives: RAIN...
This Week in Games - AI Voice-Scraping Can't End Soon Enough
It's Jean-Karlo's first TWIG anniversary, and he has a lot to talk about, including a new impressive set of releases from LimitedRun, and AI voice impersonations coming a head in the fan community.
― Welcome back, everyone! We've been busy over here; this past week, I was working on the Atelier Marie Remake review. It's a delightful game, someone does need to illustrate a family tree for the Atelier ...
Kemono Friends: Kingdom Mobile Game Launches on QooApp, Android, iOS
Game is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian
― Neocraft launched on Thursday its Kemono Friends: Kingdom game on the QooApp games app, on Android, and on iOS. QooApp told ANN that an "exclusive version" of the game is available on the app. The game is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian. Neocraft describes the game:
Kemono Friends: King...
Anime Expo 2023 - Stirring Up Mysteries with Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Creator Kazutaka Kodaka
RAIN CODE topped Japan's video game sales charts during its debut release, edging ahead of Final Fantasy XVI. Building off its success, we asked its creator about the neon rain-soaked world and if he plans to create more games in the series.
― Game creator Kazutaka Kodaka is well known for his specific brand of "strange," from the conniving murder-teddy of Danganronpa to the wild criminals of Akudam...
Touhou: New World Game's PS4, PS5 Versions Launch on September 12
Launch trailer streamed for Switch, PC versions' releases on Thursday
― XSEED Games confirmed on Thursday that it will release the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 versions of Ankake Spa's Touhou: New World game digitally in North America and Europe on September 12. The game launched digitally in Japan and in the West for Nintendo Switch and worldwide for PC via Steam on Thursday. The company streamed...
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Game Previews Ground Battle Stage in 23rd World Tournament DLC
DLC 5 based on 23rd World Tournament Arc from Dragon Ball
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming on Thursday a trailer for its Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot game. The video previews DLC 5, based on the 23rd World Tournament arc from the Dragon Ball anime, and it highlights the "Ground Battle" stage. The game launched in January 2020 in both Japan and in the West. The game is available for PS4,...
Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles Game Collection Streams Trailer for Rhapsody III Game
Game collection launches on August 29 in N. America for PS5, Switch
― NIS America began streaming a trailer for Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles, a collection of the Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess and Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom games, on Tuesday. The video highlights Rhapsody III: The collection will launch for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on August 29, and on Steam on A...
Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos Game's 1st Trailer Previews World, Gameplay
Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC game launches on September 26
― Natsume began streaming the first trailer for Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos, the next game in the Harvest Moon series, on Thursday. The video previews the world, gameplay, and story. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on September 26. NIS...
Dungeon Travelers 2, Dungeon Travelers 2-2 Games' Steam Release Canceled
Publisher Shiravune: "Impossible to pass [Steam's] review"
― Shiravune announced on Thursday that its release of Aquaplus' Dungeon Travelers 2: The Royal Library & the Monster Seal (Dungeon Travelers 2 Ōritsu Toshokan to Mamino no Fūin) game and Dungeon Travelers 2-2: The Fallen Maidens & the Book of Beginnings (Dungeon Travelers 2-2: Yami Ochi no Otome to Hajimari no Sho) game on Steam is canceled. ...
Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg
Atelier Marie can be clunky and might need you to be patient with its many peccadilloes. But also, it's a sweet, cozy sim game that reinforces the notion that everyone has a place in the world, and even the people in the dusty corners can be important.
― For 26 years, the Atelier series has delighted fans around the world with its comforting stories of charming alchemists working away in their little...
Silent Hill Ascension Game's Behind-the-Scene Clip Shows More Visuals
Staff explains more about game's "live interactive streaming experience"
― IGN started streaming an official behind the scenes clip titled "Silent Hill: Ascension An Inside Look," for Genvid Entertainment's Silent Hill: Ascension "interactive streaming series" game project on Wednesday. The game project's staff including chief creative officer Stephan Bugaj (Pixar/Telltale), creative director Martin ...
Sting's Riviera: The Promised Land Game Gets HD Remaster
New version commemorates RPG's 21st anniversary
― Sting Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it will release an HD remastered version of its Riviera: The Promised Land (Riviera: Yakusoku No Chi Riviera) role-playing game to commemorate the game's 21st anniversary. The company did not reveal any platforms or a release date. The story follows Grim Angel Ein and his party as they set out to rescue ...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 9-15
One Piece Film Red, When Will Ayumu Make His Move? anime; Disney Twisted-Wonderland: Book of Heartslabyul, Tearmoon Empire manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date One Piece Film Red BDPlease Crunchyroll/Funimation US$34.98 July 11 Ranma 1/2 OVA and Movies Collection BDCite Viz Media US$54.97 July 11 When Will Ayumu Make His Move? BDAnimeNewsNetwork Sentai Filmworks US$...
Street Fighter 6 Game's DLC Character Rashid Launches on July 24
Game crosses two million units in sales
― The official Twitter account for the Street Fighter franchise announced on Thursday that Capcom's Street Fighter 6 fighting game's new DLC character Rashid will launch on July 24. The account also revealed on Friday that the game has crossed over two million units in sales. The franchise's YouTube channel began streaming a trailer for the character on Thursda...
This Week in Games - Back, By Popular Demand...
Tsukihime is returning with a brand-new route! Also, an interesting article by Art-Eater points out the similarities between Final Fantasy IV and the Terry Gilliam film, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen.
― Welcome back, folks! We've got AX and Independence Day behind us; hopefully, the rest of the summer is smoother from here. Anime Expo looks like a ton of fun, but every year you hear about the ho...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, June 26-July 2
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: June 26-July 2 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwMaster Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Spike Chunsoft June 30 55,339 55,339 2PS5Final Fantasy XVI Square Enix June 22 37,763 373,790 3NSwThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo May 12 26,089 1,723,314 4NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 2-8
The Executioner and Her Way of Life, Penguindrum Re:cycle of the PENGUINDRUM anime; Like a Butterfly, Classroom of the Elite: Horikita manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date The Executioner and Her Way of Life BDPlease Sentai Filmworks US$69.98 July 4 Obey Me! Season 2 BDCite Crunchyroll/Funimation US$34.98 July 4 One Piece Season 13 Part 1 BD/DVD AnimeNewsNetwork Cru...
Nuverse Announces Bleach: Soul Resonance 3D Action Mobile Game
Announcement trailer streamed
― Nuverse (Marvel Snap, One Piece: Blood Routes) announced on Thursday that it is developing a 3D action mobile game based on Tite Kubo's Bleach series titled Bleach: Soul Resonance. The company streamed an announcement trailer: In the game, players control Ichigo Kurosaki through the story of the series. Players can find unique Zanpakuto weapons, and build bonds between...
Anime Expo 2023 - Final Fantasy Artist Yoshitaka Amano Discusses Next Big Projects
The acclaimed artist is working on his next anime work, ZAN, described as "Ocean's Eleven meets Dante's Inferno."
― Yoshitaka Amano is a man with a seemingly endless drive. He is in high demand, so there's no shortage of ambitious projects to take on. Such a packed slate takes hard work and focus, so you'd be forgiven for thinking such hardened resolve would be paired with a serious, no-nonsense att...
Silent Hope RPG's Opening Anime Video Previews Theme Song, Animation by A-1 Pictures
Rock band Kami wa Saikoro o Furanai perform theme song
― Marvelous began streaming the opening anime video for its Silent Hope (Frederica) role-playing game on Wednesday. A-1 Pictures animated the opening anime. Rock band Kami wa Saikoro o Furanai perform the theme song "Division": Marvelous and XSEED Games are releasing the game in Japan on September 28 for the Switch, in the West on October 3 for t...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, June 19-25
Final Fantasy XVI debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: June 19-25 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1PS5Final Fantasy XVI Square Enix June 22 336,027 336,027 2NSwThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo May 12 25,155 1,697,225 3NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 8,066 5,344,544 4NSwMinecraft Nintendo June 21, 2018 6,166 3,171,606 5NSwNintendo Sw...
Idea Factory International Reveals Neptunia Game Maker, My Next Life as a Villainess, Sympathy Kiss Games for Western Release
Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters also heads to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S in 2024
― Idea Factory International announced at Anime Expo on Sunday that it will bring the Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! -Pirates of the Disturbance-, and Sympathy Kiss games to the West. In addition, Idea Factory International will release the Neptunia: Sisters VS Sister...
Sakura Wars Game Creator, Character Designer Reunite for Tokyo Wars Title
Blockchain-based game developer CRETA, Ouji Hiroi, Kousuke Fujishima, Hitoshi Sakimoto work on new game
― Blockchain-based game developer CRETA announced at a presentation on December 12 that it is developing a new game titled Tokyo Taisen - Hana to Sakura (Tokyo Wars - Flowers and Cherry Blossoms), originally drafted by Sakura Wars franchise creator Ouji Hiroi. CRETA then unveiled on Wednesday that ...
Code Geass: Lost Stories Game Gets English Release
Game launches for iOS, Android in 2023
― Komoe Joy, DMM Games, and Bandai Namco Filmworks announced last week that they will release the Code Geass: Lost Stories social game in English in 2023 for iOS and Android devices. Preregistration is available. The game's official YouTube channel streamed the opening anime video, which features animation from Sunrise and FLOW's theme song "Pendulum." The game ...
Anime Expo 2023 - SEGA Presents: Dragons of Japan – A Yakuza/Like a Dragon Panel
A live performance of "Baka Mitai" was a major highlight, only dampened when fans rushed the stage for autographs.
― Legendary action, beat 'em up game franchise Like a Dragon drew in crowds of eager fans who waited in the hot sun for a chance to be the lucky few in the panel. Joining the stage were Hiroyuki Sakamoto (chief producer of Like a Dragon series), Takaya Kuroda (Japanese voice of Kazuma K...
Persona 3 Reload Game's Gameplay Trailer Streamed
New video features game's English dub cast
― Atlus revealed a new gameplay video at Anime Expo on Monday for Persona 3 Reload, the remake of Atlus' Persona 3 RPG. The video features the game's English dub cast. The game will release in early 2024 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Windows and Steam. The game will be available for Xbox Game Pass at...
Code Geass: Lost Stories, the tower defence RPG based on the anime “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion”, is now open for pre-registration
Komoe Game has announced that pre-registration sign-ups for the global version of Code Geass: Lost Stories are now open, and fans from all over the world can soon get their hands on this previously regional title.
― Komoe Game has announced that pre-registration sign-ups for the global version of Code Geass: Lost Stories are now open, and fans from all over the world can soon get their hands on this...
Sekai Project Announces Releases for Sena Quest Comic, Loop Loop Room, NEKO-NIN exHeart, More Games
Also: Nie no Hakoniwa, Rewrite Harvest festa!, Alice Escaped, Happy Sain† Sheol
― Sekai Project announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Monday that it will release it and Luna Tsukigami's (aka: Lunatic Joker) Sena Quest 4-panel comic series, which features the company's mascot Aozora Sena and her friends. The company will also release Desunoya's Loop Loop Room puzzle game for PC via Steam in the...
Persona 5 Tactica Spinoff Game's Trailer Highlights Joker, Morgana, Erina
Leeanna Albanese voices new character Erina in English for November 17 game
― Atlus revealed during its panel at Anime Expo on Monday the first character spotlight trailer for its Persona 5 Tactica tactical role-playing game. The video highlights Joker, Morgana, and the new character Erina. Leeanna Albanese voices Erina in English. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Swit...
Katamari Damacy Creator Keita Takahashi Reveals New to a T Game
Annapurna Interactive streams trailer for Xbox, PC game about teenager stuck in "T-pose"
― Game developer Annapurna Interactive and Katamari Damacy game creator Keita Takahashi revealed their new narrative adventure game titled to a T for Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC via Steam, and Xbox Game Pass. Annapurna streamed a trailer, which features an English song that introduces Teen, who is stuck in a "T-p...
Tsukihime Visual Novel Remake Heads West in English
Remake of Type-Moon's 1st ever visual novel launched in Japan in 2021
― Aniplex and Type-Moon announced during their "FGO 6th Anniversary x TYPE-MOON Projects Event" at Anime Expo on Sunday that they will release Tsukihime -A piece of blue glass moon-, the remake of Type-Moon's Tsukihime dōjin visual novel game, in the West on PlayStation 4 and Switch with an English localization. The game launched ...
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Game Adds Nier as Playable Character, Reschedules Beta
Pre-access open beta to be held on July 27, open beta on July 29-30
― Cygames revealed during a Granblue Fantasy panel at Anime Expo on Sunday that Nier will be a playable character in the Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising fighting game. Presenting Nier, the third new playable character coming to GBVS Rising's roster!#GBVS #GBVSR #AX2023 pic.twitter.com/0VG0KvNZVl— グランブルーファンタジー ヴァーサス (@gbvs_official) ...
My Hero Ultra Rumble Game Reveals Fall Release
Battle royale game will be available on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
― The official website for Bandai Namco Entertainment's My Hero Ultra Rumble (My Hero Academia Ultra Rumble in Japan) battle royale-style action game revealed last Thursday that the game will release this fall. The free-to-play game will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Bandai Namco Entertainm...
This Week in Games - Saltgirls
It is a good time to be an Atelier Ryza fan and Happy birthday Sonic!
― Welcome back to Summer, everyone! I've been hanging back and watching everyone talk about Final Fantasy XVI and... it sounds like I need to eat my words because it looks like they pulled it off? Sure, it sounds like the combat breaks down a little in crowds, but everything I've seen involving the game looks fairly solid. There's ...
MangaGamer Announces Hana Awase New Moon Otome Game Series, 3 More Titles
Company also announces Dead Days; Beat Valkyrie Ixseal; Welcome to a Sexy, Open World games
― MangaGamer announced on Saturday that it will launch HuneX and Woga's Hana Awase New Moon otome game series for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and MangaGamer's retail shop. The game will release in English, Japanese, and Chinese. MangaGamer describes its story:
Spanning across time and realities, Hana Awa...
Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Game's Trailer Highlights Story
Trailer shows 2 original characters Nanashi, Merz
― Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled a new trailer for the Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections game during its Anime Expo panel on Saturday. The trailer highlights the game's story, including the two original characters Nanashi and Merz, and is available in both English and Japanese audio. English trailer: Japanese trailer: The game wil...
Sword Art Online: Last Recollection Game's Trailer Previews Original Characters
Game launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC on October 6
― Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled a new trailer for the Sword Art Online: Last Recollection action role-playing game during its Anime Expo panel on Saturday. The trailer reveals the playable original characters for the game, drawn from previous Sword Art Online games. The game will launch in the West for PlayStation 5, PlaySt...
Spy x Family Gets Collaboration Project with Street Fighter 6 Game
Capcom's Chisato Mita draws collaboration image
― Alright folks, take out your Anime Expo bingo cards. Did anyone have a Spy x Family and Street Fighter 6 collaboration on there? It's OK, we didn't either. TOHO Animation announced at its panel at Anime Expo on Saturday that Capcom's Street Fighter 6 fighting game is getting a collaboration with the upcoming Gekijōban SPY×FAMILY Code: White anime fil...
Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Gets Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash 2v2 Fighting Game
Game releases on Steam, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced at its Anime Expo panel on Saturday that it is producing a 2-on-2 fighting game based on Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga titled Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash. Bandai Namco Entertainment did not announce a release date for the game, but revealed that it will release the...
Baten Kaitos HD Remaster Collection Releases on September 14
Game ships for Switch
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on June 20 that it will release the Baten KaitosⅠ&ⅡHD Remaster game collection on the Nintendo Switch on September 14. The collection includes Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and the Baten Kaitos Origins prequel, both originally for Nintendo Gamecube. It is scheduled to launch in summer. Monolith Soft (Xenoblade Chronicles) a...
Love Live! School Idol Festival 2 Miracle Live! Game's Global Launch Slated for 2023
The Anime Expo panel for Bushiroad and KLab Games' Love Live! School Idol Festival 2 Miracle Live! smartphone game confirmed on Saturday that the game's global version is slated for this year. The version will be available in English, Traditional Chinese, and Korean. The game launched in Japan on April 15. The companies previously teased the global version's visuals: The game maintains the nine-b...
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE
The newest game from Danganronpa's Kazutaka Kodaka is here! Read our spoiler-free review before setting off on this rain-soaked mystery.
― Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE is the latest game from Danganronpa mastermind Kazutaka Kodaka and character designer Rui Komatsuzaki. Fans of his earlier work will see similarities immediately, from neon pink blood splatter to the eccentric personalities of ...
Idolland PriPara Smartphone Game Launches in August
Game has been delayed 5 times since its originally slated spring 2021 release
― The official Twitter account of Idolland PriPara, the smartphone app based on TAKARA TOMY A.R.T.S and syn Sophia's PriPara franchise, announced on Friday that the game will debut in August. The game was initially slated to launch in spring 2021, but was delayed for the first time to summer 2021. It was then delayed to spr...
Touken Ranbu Game's English, Chinese Versions Shut Down on August 21
Johren launched English version in 2021
― Game platform Johren's English and Chinese versions of DMM Games and Nitroplus Touken Ranbu game announced within the game on Tuesday that the game's English and Chinese versions will shut down on August 21. Johren released the original Touken Ranbu browser game in English in April 2021, and released the smartphone version of the game in August 2021. The Touk...
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
While there are imperfections to the game's new lease on life, Ghost Trick remains the utterly unique, earnestly recommendable experience it was thirteen years ago.
― Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is one of those games that I have been harping on others to play for ages. For well over a decade. So, at last, I have this fresh opportunity to say that if you somehow have still not played Ghost Trick ye...
Charade Maniacs
I played it on the bus. I played it while walking. I played it after I got home from my day job and stayed up later than I should have. I was fully engrossed in the mystery and the characters.
― I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I have a major weakness for death game-style, social deduction adventure games. I'll choose to replay the Danganronpa or Nonary Games series in a heartbeat over the...
Inti Creates Reveals Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in the Deepblue 2D Action Game
Game based on Genjitsu no Yohane -Sunshine in the Mirror- magazine illustration series launches for Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC via Steam
― Inti Creates revealed its upcoming 2D action game Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in the Deepblue, based on Love Live! Sunshine!!'s Genjitsu no Yohane -Sunshine in the Mirror- magazine illustration series, on Monday. The game will launch for Nintendo Switch, PlayStati...
Sonic Prime 3D Animated Series Streams New Episode Trailer
Also: 2013 Sonic Dash endless runner mobile game launches on Netflix under title Sonic Prime Dash
― The YouTube channel for Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog franchise began streaming a new episode trailer for Sonic Prime, Wild Brain Studios' 3D animated series, on Friday. Sega also announced on Sonic Central that Sega and Hardlight's 2013 Sonic Dash endless runner mobile game will launch on Netflix under th...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, June 12-18
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sells 31,000 units in 6th week
― Japan's Game Ranking: June 12-18 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo May 12 31,151 1,672,070 2NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 7,489 5,336,478 3NSwMinecraft Nintendo June 21, 2018 5,753 3,165,440 4NSwNintendo Switch Sports Nint...
Transformers: Earthspark - Expedition Game Launches for Xbox, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC in Fall 2023
Outright Games streams reveal trailer for game based on Transformers: Earthspark animated series
― Publisher Outright Games announced on Thursday that it will launch Transformers: Earthspark - Expedition, the game based on the Transformers: Earthspark animated series, for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC in North and South America in fall 2023. The comp...
This Week in Games - Elephantitis, Don't Even Get Me Started
The newest Nintendo Direct shattered all of our expectations with an amazing line-up!
― Welcome back, everyone! Things are nice and cozy as summer rolls along. I even had time to play a little Xenoblade Chronicles 3, though it's mostly exploration. Now that a big reveal has been cleared, I wanted to go back and fill out more of the map. It was a busy month, though, as I worked through three game revi...
Kuroko's Basketball Anime's 3D Smartphone Game to Launch This Year
Game's website launched on Wednesday
― A website opened on Wednesday to announce FIVECROSS' Kuroko no Basuke Street Rivals (Kuroko's Basketball Street Rivals) 3D smartphone game, based on the anime adaptation of Tadatoshi Fujimaki's Kuroko's Basketball (Kuroko no Basuke) manga. The game is set to release this year. In the game, players can develop different characters such as Tetsuya Kuroko and Taiga...
Fate/Samurai Remnant Game's Trailer Confirms September 29 Release in the West
Game features new & returning Servants, historical Masters in story set during Keian Uprising
― Koei Tecmo America formally released a new trailer for Fate/Samurai Remnant, its new action RPG for the Fate franchise, during the streamed Nintendo Direct presentation on Wednesday. The English-subtitled trailer confirms the game's September 28 release date in Japan, and the September 29 launch date outsi...
Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening
Much like the famed warlord, Bandai Namco set their sights on the heavens above in honor of the celebration of Nobunaga's Ambition's 40th Anniversary. It's a big game for a big number—so, how does it stack up?
― Few strategy games have the sheer legacy and weight of the Nobunaga's Ambition series. Much like the famed warlord, Tecmo Koei set their sights on the heavens above in honor of the celebratio...
Konami Reveals Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyū wa Kibō de Mawatteru! Switch Game
Game debuts on November 16
― Nintendo revealed during its Japanese Nintendo Direct presentation on Wednesday that Konami is developing a new game in its Momotaro Dentetsu game series titled Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyū wa Kibō de Mawatteru! (The World Turns on Hope) for the Nintendo Switch. The game is slated for a November 16 release in Japan. The first game in the series by Hudson Soft debuted i...
Marvelous Unveils Silent Hope/Frederica RPG for Switch, PC
Game lands in Japan for Switch on September 28, in the West for Switch on October 3, on Steam on October 3/4
― Nintendo revealed during its Nintendo Direct presentation on Wednesday that Marvelous and XSEED Games are releasing a new RPG titled Silent Hope (Frederica) that will launch in Japan on September 28 for the Switch, in the West on October 3 for the Switch, and on PC via Steam on October 3 (Oc...
Square Enix Unveils Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Switch Game for December 1
3rd main title in Dragon Quest Monsters spinoff series
― Square Enix unveiled Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (Dragon Quest Monsters 3), the third main game in the Dragon Quest Monsters series, during Nintendo's Nintendo Direct presentation on Wednesday. The game will launch on the Switch on December 1. English trailer: Japanese trailer: Square Enix describes the game: Psaro is cursed and is u...
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Game Bundle Debuts on October 24
Game will ship for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Steam
― Konami announced on Wednesday that it will release Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 1, a game collection featuring the Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater games, on October 24 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC via Steam. Most of the games in the Metal Gear Solid s...
Nintendo Releases Pikmin 1+2 Games in HD on Switch
Also: Pikmin 4 demo available on June 28
― Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Direct presentation on Wednesday that Pikmin 1+2, an HD release of the first two games in its Pikmin series, is now available on Switch digitally. The physical release will ship on September 22. Nintendo also announced that a demo for Pikmin 4, the first new main game in the Pikmin series in a decade, will be available ...
Detective Pikachu Returns Switch Game Confirmed for October 6 Launch
Sequel to 2016 3DS game
― Nintendo unveiled a trailer for Detective Pikachu Returns, its planned Switch game for the Detective Pikachu spinoff franchise, during its Nintendo Direct presentation on Wednesday. The game will launch on October 6. Nintendo describes the game: Unravel a series of mysteries across Ryme City with a tough-talking, coffee-loving Pikachu who calls himself a great detective. Thi...
Super Mario Bros. Wonder 2D Platformer, Super Mario RPG Remake Unveiled
New Princess Peach game, WarioWare game, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon remake also announced
― Nintendo announced five new games for its Super Mario Bros. game franchise during its Nintendo Direct presentation on Wednesday. The first game announced is Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a new 2D platforming game that will launch for the Switch on October 20. Nintendo is developing a remake of the 1996 Super Mario...
Cygames Unveils Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Party Dash Game for 2024 Release
Party game ships on PS4, Switch, PC worldwide
― Cygames unveiled Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Party Dash (Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Nekketsu Hacha Mecha Daikanshasai), a new console party game in its Uma Musume: Pretty Derby franchise, during the streamed Nintendo Direct presentation on Wednesday. The game will launch for the PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam worldwide in 2024. Cygames describes t...
Square Enix Unveils Star Ocean: The Second Story R Remake for November 2 Launch
New, fully-voiced remaster with "2.5D" visuals debuts for PS4, PS5, Switch, PC via Steam
― Square Enix announced during the streamed Nintendo Direct presentation on Wednesday that it will release Star Ocean: The Second Story R, a remake of Star Ocean: The Second Story (the second game in tri-Ace's Star Ocean RPG series) , on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC via Steam on November 2. Square...
Persona 3 Reload Game's Latest Trailer Previews New English Dub
More gameplay footage also unveiled
― The official English and Japanese websites for Persona 3 Reload, the remake of Atlus' Persona 3 RPG, began streaming a new trailer for the game on Sunday. The trailer is available in both English and Japanese audio. English audio: Japanese audio: The game will release in early 2024 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and P...
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life
Just in time for the 20th anniversary, we have Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, an updated remaster of that beloved game. Does it live up to its predecessor's memory?
― Back before the Harvest Moon games had their complicated split, A Wonderful Life and its subsequent distaff counterpartAnother Wonderful Life became the introduction for many a farm-sim fan to the genre. While it wasn't too differe...
Fate/Samurai Remnant Game's Briefly Posted Trailer Lists September 28 Launch
Trailer teases new Servants, game's staff
― Koei Tecmo Games briefly posted a new trailer on Tuesday for Fate/Samurai Remnant, its new action RPG for the Fate franchise. Koei Tecmo Games has now removed the trailer, but video game news site Gematsu has posted a copy of the trailer. The trailer reveals the game's September 28 release date in Japan. The trailer also highlights the game's Servants, with...
Square Enix's Ketsugō Danshi: Elements with Emotions Game Streams Final Trailer
Game launches for Nintendo Switch on June 29; for iOS, Android in summer
― Square Enix started streaming the final trailer for its Ketsugō Danshi: Elements with Emotions game on Monday. The game will launch on June 29 for Nintendo Switch, and this summer for iOS and Android. In the "friendship bonding simulation adventure" game, characters who can control a chemical element are known as “Shikenkan.” ...
Tokyo Revengers Anime Gets 3D Action RPG This Winter
Game slated for PS5, PS4, Switch, PC via DMM Games, iOS, Android
― Victor Entertainment Games announced on Sunday that it is developing a 3D action RPG based on the Tokyo Revengers franchise for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, PC via DMM Games, iOS, and Android this coming winter. The game will be free-to-play with in-game item purchases. The game will tackle the main time loop story of Ken...
Nintendo Switch Online Adds 2003 Fire Emblem Game Boy Advance Title
Game available for Switch on June 22 as part of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership
― Nintendo of America announced on Thursday that it and Intelligent Systems' 2003 Fire Emblem (Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade) game will be available on June 22 for the Nintendo Switch with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. Nintendo describes the game:
In Fire Emblem, the nation of L...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, June 5-11
Diablo IV PS5 version debuts at #2, PS4 version at #4, Xbox Series X version at #5
― Japan's Game Ranking: June 5-11 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo May 12 46,644 1,640,919 2PS5Diablo IV Blizzard Entertainment June 6 24,375 24,375 3NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 9,233 5,328,989 4PS4Diablo IV Bli...
Laid-Back Camp Anime's 1st Smartphone Game Launches Globally
Game was delayed from original fall 2022 release date
― The official Twitter account for Laid-Back Camp All-in-one!!, the first smartphone game based on the anime of Afro's Yurucamp (Yurukyan△, Laid-Back Camp Δ ) manga, announced on Thursday that the game has now been released worldwide. The game's developer Enish unveiled a trailer for the game last week. The game was initially slated for iOS and And...
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