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Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 15-21
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom stays at #1 in 2nd week
― Japan's Game Ranking: May 15-21 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo May 12 247,689 1,367,191 2NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 8,264 5,301,742 3NSwThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo March 3, 2017 7,520 2,189,691 4NSwPoké...
Square Enix, Koei Tecmo's Dragon Quest Champions Smartphone RPG Previewed in 2 New Videos
Pre-registration available now for melee battle RPG
― Square Enix began streaming a promotional video and an "adventure" video on Saturday for it and Koei Tecmo Games' Dragon Quest Champions melee battle RPG for iOS and Android devices. The game will be free to play with optional in-app purchases. The story follows the Heroic Martial Arts Tournaments that honor the legacy of the ancient hero. Charact...
Square Enix Reveals New Dragon Quest Monsters Game for Series' 25th Anniversary
New game in development for Switch
― Square Enix revealed on Saturday that it is developing a new game in the Dragon Quest Monsters spinoff game series to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the game series. Square Enix is developing the game for Nintendo Switch. The company is also streaming a video to commemorate the 25th anniversary. The first Dragon Quest Monsters game released in 1998 and releas...
Ys X: Nordics Game's Video Reveals September 28 Launch
Game launches for PS5, PS4, Switch
― Game developer Nihon Falcom began streaming a teaser commercial on Friday for Ys X: Nordics, the latest entry in its Ys role-playing game series. The company also revealed on Friday that the game will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch on September 28. The game's limited edition includes an original mini soundtrack, a digital armor item, ...
Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai Game Launches Worldwide on September 28
Game launches digitally for PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
― Square Enix announced on Friday that its Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai game will launch worldwide digitally on September 28. The game will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam and the Microsoft Store). Square Enix describes the game: Infinity Strash: Drag...
Gundam: Battle Operation 2 Game Launches for Steam on May 31
Game was initially slated for Steam in 2022
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Thursday that the Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 game will launch on PC via Steam on May 31. The game was originally planned for release on Steam last year but was delayed to 2023. Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 is a sequel to the Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Op...
Marvelous Unveils Project Life is RPG Game
New game inspired by classic JRPGs
― Marvelous revealed a new game titled Project Life is RPG during its game showcase on Friday. The game is inspired by classic JRPGs. Marvelous did not reveal a release date for the game. (12:06 to 14:51 in video below) Marvelous' American subsidiary publisher XSEED Games describes the game: Harkening back to influential RPGs from Japanese developers over the years,...
Marvelous Announces Rune Factory: Project Dragon, Rune Factory 6 Games
Project Dragon set in previously unseen "Land of the East"
― Marvelous announced during its game showcase on Friday that it is developing two new games in its Rune Factory RPG/farming franchise titled Rune Factory: Project Dragon and Rune Factory 6. The showcase showed a gameplay trailer for Rune Factory: Project Dragon, but did not reveal gameplay for Rune Factory 6, or release dates for either game...
Story of Seasons Farming Life Franchise Gets 2 New Games
1st game with traditional single player experience; 2nd game teased with multiplayer
― Marvelous announced during its game showcase on Friday that it is developing two new games in its Story of Seasons farming simulation game franchise. The first new title will be a traditional single-player entry in the franchise, while the second new title will be a multiplayer game. Marvelous did not reveal additi...
Sony Teases Project Q Device to Stream Games From PS5
Device slated later this year
― Sony revealed during the live-streamed PlayStation Showcase 2023 on Wednesday a new device called Project Q (tentative name), with which players can stream games over Wi-Fi from the PlayStation 5 console. The device has an 8-inch HD screen, and includes all of the buttons and features of the DualSense controller. Sony will launch the device later this year. PlayStation...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, May 21-27
Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs, Date A Live IV anime; Yokohama Station SF, Magical Girl Incident manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Date A Live IV BD/DVDPlease Crunchyroll/Funimation US$64.98 May 23 Majestic Prince BDCite Sentai Filmworks US$79.98 May 23 Pokémon Master Journeys DVDAnimeNewsNetwork Viz Media US$49.99 May 23 Trap...
Fate/Grand Order Arcade Game No Longer Adding New Servants
Game will still continue updates for game balance, new limited-time events
― The official website for Type-Moon's Fate/Grand Order Arcade game revealed on Wednesday that it will no longer be adding new playable Servant characters. The game will still continue updates for game balance and new limited-time events. In addition, the game will distribute a summon token every month and regularly adjust the...
Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless Game's Story Trailer Reveals October Release in West
October 3 in North America, October 6 in Europe, October 13 in Oceania
― NIS America began streaming on Thursday a story trailer for the Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless (Makai Senki Disgaea 7) game, and it reveals that the game will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on October 3 in North America, October 6 in Europe, and October 13 in Oceania. The game debut...
Granblue Fantasy: Relink Game's Trailer Reveals More Characters, Winter 2023 Launch
Zeta, Vaseraga join PS5, PS4, Steam game
― Cygames began streaming a new trailer for its Granblue Fantasy: Relink game during the live-streamed PlayStation Showcase 2023 on Wednesday. The trailer reveals the game's winter 2023 release date, as well as the new playable characters Zeta and Vaseraga. The trailer is available in both English and Japanese audio. English Version Japanese Version The game w...
Street Fighter 6 Game's Trailer Previews World Tour Story
Single player story scenes previewed
― Capcom unveiled a new story trailer for its Street Fighter 6 fighting game for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on Wednesday. The trailer highlights the story in the game's World Tour single player mode, and is available in both English and Japanese audio. English trailer Japanese trailer The game will launch on June 2 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox S...
Final Fantasy XVI Game Posts Launch Trailer
Story featured in trailer
― Square Enix unveiled the launch trailer titled "Salvation" for its Final Fantasy XVI role-playing game during the PlayStation Showcase 2023 livestream on Wednesday. The trailer features story scenes from the game. The game's Japanese cast includes: Yuma Uchida as Clive Rosfield (child)
Yūya Uchida as Clive Rosfield (adult)
Natsumi Fujiwara as Joshua Rosfield Megumi Han as ...
Dragon's Dogma 2 Game's Trailer Reveals PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam Release
Gameplay footage shown in trailer
― Capcom unveiled a trailer for its Dragon's Dogma 2 sequel game during the PlayStation Showcase 2023 livestream on Wednesday. The trailer reveals that the game will ship for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, but did not reveal a release date. Capcom describes the game: Dragon's Dogma is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges pla...
Resident Evil 4 Remake VR Mode Trailer Posted
Free VR mode update will be available for PS VR2 device on PS5
― Capcom unveiled a new trailer for the upcoming free "VR (virtual reality) Mode" for its remake of the Resident Evil 4 game during the PlayStation Showcase 2023 livestream on Wednesday. Capcom has not yet revealed a release date for the free update. The VR mode will be compatible with the PlayStation VR2 device for the PlayStation 5. The...
Square Enix Unveils FOAMSTARS 4v4 Multiplayer Shooter
Game slated for PS5/PS4
― Sqaure Enix announced a new PlayStation 5/PlayStation 4 multiplayer third-person 4v4 shooter titled FOAMSTARS during the PlayStation Showcase 2023 livestream on Wednesday. Square Enix is streaming a trailer for the game. Square Enix did not announce a release date for the game Square Enix describes the game. In FOAMSTARS, foam is the ultimate resource. It can be used in mult...
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Game Gets Remake for PS5
Metal Gear Solid △: Snake Eater, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 1 announced
― Konami announced during the PlayStation Showcase 2023 livestream on Wednesday that it will release a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater titled Metal Gear Solid Delta (stylized as △): Snake Eater for PlayStation 5. The livestream revealed a trailer (starts at about 1:13:00): Konami also revealed the Metal ...
Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure Anime Gets Puzzle Game Collection on Switch on August 10
Hirogaru Sky! Precure Hirogaru! Puzzle Collection contains mini games
― The Precure franchise will have a software release titled Hirogaru Sky! Precure Hirogaru! Puzzle Collection that will launch for the Switch on August 10. The title features characters from the current series Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure (Hirogaru Sky! Precure). The release contains mini games (such as Spot the Difference and jigsaw p...
Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos Game Launches on September 26
Game launches on Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC via Steam
― Natsume announced on Tuesday that Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos, the next game in the Harvest Moon series, will launch for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on September 26. NIS America will release a limited edition of the game, which will include the game's sound...
Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord
With Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord, we return to the land of Fairies and Furies. How does the newest entry shape up?
― Compile Heart may be best known for the Hyperdimension Neptunia games, but their Fairy Fencer series has quietly chugged along in the background since 2013. With Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord, we return to the land of Fairies and Furies. How does the newest entry shape up? Well, for ...
Blue Protocol Online Action RPG Launches in Japan on June 14, Delayed in West to 2024 (Updated)
Bandai Namco announced on Tuesday that Project Sky Blue's multiplayer online action role-playing game Blue Protocol will launch for PC on June 14 in Japan. The service's start time will be revealed at a later date. Pre-registration is now available. Update: Bandai Namco also announced that the game has been delayed in the West to 2024. The game was originally scheduled to launch globally for free ...
Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection Game Streams 'How-To' Trailer
Game launches for Switch, PC via Steam on June 1
― Atlus started streaming a "How-To" trailer for Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection, its HD remastered collection of the first three Etrian Odyssey games, on Monday. The trailer showcases the game collection's features including new difficulty options, team-building, auto mapping, and more. The trailer also shows the improved graphics, remastered sound,...
Sekai Project to Release Animal Trail Girlish Square 2 Sequel Game, LOVE+PLUS Fandisc
Company also details 10th anniversary book plans
― Sekai Project announced at its panel at Anime Central on Friday that it will release two more games from developer Whirlpool: the Animal Trail Girlish Square 2 sequel game and the Animal Trail Girlish Square LOVE+PLUS fandisc spinoff. Both games are fully translated and edited and are awaiting a build for QA testing. The fandisc features short storie...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 8-14
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: May 8-14 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo May 12 1,119,502 1,119,502 2NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 9,794 5,293,478 3NSwThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo March 3, 2017 7,335 2,182,171 4NSwKirby's Return...
This Week In Games - Emotions Running High Like The Temperature
A new Mortal Kombat game, more Microsoft/Activision Blizzard drama, and the original Shantae comes to PS4/5!
― Welcome back, everyone! It seems Spring has given us a miss and we're just skipping right into summer. And that suits me just fine, I've been enjoying my lunches outside in the sunshine for the past week. But I do know a lot of people can't take temperatures above 70 degrees Fahrenheit, so I...
Konami Sues Cygames Over Uma Musume Pretty Derby Game
Konami requests injunction on game's distribution, seeks 4 billion yen in damages
― Game developer Cygames and its parent company CyberAgent announced on Wednesday that game and entertainment company Konami filed a lawsuit in the Tokyo District Court against Cygames on March 31. According to the legal complaint which was delivered to Cygames on May 10, Konami alleges that Cygames' Uma Musume Pretty D...
Sword Art Online: Integral Factor RPG Listed With PC Release
Smartphone game originally launched in Japan in November 2017, in English in March 2018
― Steam is currently listing that it will release ASOBIMO, Inc. and Bandai Namco Entertainment's Sword Art Online: Integral Factor role-playing game on the platform. The Steam listing does not give a release window. The game launched in Japan in November 2017, and then released worldwide in English, Korean, and Ch...
DanMachi ~Battle Chronicle~ Smartphone Game Delayed to August 24
Game was originally slated to launch in 80 countries on May 23
― The official English Twitter account for developer Team Caravan's Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Battle Chronicle (Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darō ka Battle Chronicle) battle action role-playing game revealed on Friday that the game is delayed until August 24. The game was originally slated to lau...
Macross: Shooting Insight Game's Bilingual Twitter Account Reveals Story, 2023 Launch, PS5 Plans
Shoot 'em up game also launches for PS4, Switch, PC via Steam
― Bushiroad Games opened a Twitter account for its upcoming MACROSS Shooting Insight game on Thursday. The Twitter account revealed the game's story, confirms that the game will launch this year, and adds the PlayStation 5 to its supported platforms. The Twitter account contains the story introduction in both English and Japanese, but does...
Ed-0: Zombie Uprising Game Announces Full Release for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam on July 13
Game available for pre-order
― Game company D3Publisher and developer Lancarse announced on Thursday that their Ed-0: Zombie Uprising survival game will have its full release on July 13, and will be available for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game will retail for a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of US$29.99 / €28.99. The game takes place in a fictional Edo-er...
My Hero Ultra Rumble Game Gets Open Beta Test
Free-to-play battle royale game's open beta starts on May 25
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America announced on Thursday an open beta test for the My Hero Ultra Rumble (My Hero Academia Ultra Rumble in Japan) battle royale-style action game. The open beta will run from May 25 at 10:00 p.m. EDT to June 2 at 2:00 a.m. EDT. The company streamed a trailer that previews the gameplay, including the Plus Ult...
Guilty Gear -Strive- Fighting Game Reveals Asuka R# as 9th DLC Character
Season Pass 3 confirmed; new character, stage launch on May 25
― Arc System Works began streaming on Thursday a trailer for the Guilty Gear -Strive- fighting game, and it unveils the new DLC character Asuka R# as part of the game's Season Pass 2. The character will launch on May 25 alongside the new "Tír na nÓg" stage. The trailer also confirms that the game will get a Season Pass 3. This marks the f...
Utawarerumono Spinoff Game Monochrome Mobius' Gameplay Trailer Reveals September Release for PS4/PS5
September 5 in N. America, September 8 in Europe/Oceania
― NIS America began streaming on Thursday a gameplay trailer for AQUAPLUS' Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten (Monochrome Mobius: Toki no Taika) game, and it reveals that the game will launch for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on September 5 in North America and on September 8 in Europe and Oceania. NIS America will release a limit...
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Game Sells Over 10 Million Units Worldwide in 1st 3 Days
Game sold 2.24 million units in Japan, over 4 million units in U.S.
― Nintendo announced on Wednesday that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch game has sold over 10 million units worldwide in the first three days since its release on May 12, making it the fastest-selling game in the history of The Legend of Zelda series. The game sold 2.24 million units in Japan. The game sold o...
Pac-Man 99 Game Ends Service in October
Battle royale-style 99-player Pac-Man game launched in April 2021
― Nintendo revealed on Monday that it will discontinue and end service of Bandai Namco Entertainment and Arika's Pac-Man 99 online multiplayer Switch game on October 8. Those who purchased the game's Deluxe Pack and Mode Unlock DLC will still be able to play CPU Battle, Blind Time Attack, and Score Attack even after the game ends servi...
Shaman King: Funbari Chronicle Smartphone Game Ends Service
Game ends service on July 12
― The official website for Shaman King: Funbari Chronicle, the first smartphone app based on the current Shaman King anime series, announced on Monday that the game will end service on July 12 at 2:59 p.m. JST. The staff had decided that it would be difficult to provide satisfactory service to users moving forward. Sales of items requiring in-game "Tama" currency will hal...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, May 14-20
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai, The Greatest Demon Lord is Reborn as a Typical Nobody anime; Dark Gathering, Last Game manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Aharen-san wa Hakarenai BDPlease Crunchyroll/Funimation US$64.98 May 16 The Dawn of the Witch BDCite Crunchyroll/Funimation US$64.98 May 16 The Greatest Demon Lord is Reborn as a Typical Nobody BDAnimeNewsNetwork Crunch...
Elden Ring Game Wins Science Fiction, Fantasy Writers' Nebula Award
Nominees included Horizon Forbidden West, Journeys through the Radiant Citadel, Pentiment, Stray, Vampire: The Masquerade
― The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) announced the winners of its 58th Annual Nebula Awards on Tuesday. Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin won the award for Best Game Writing for FromSoftware's Elden Ring game. Other nominees in the category include:
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HoloCure Fan Game Announces Future Steam Release
Popular "bullet heaven" hololive fan game will launch on Steam with release of update 0.6
― The popular hololive fan game HoloCure announced last Friday that it will be available on Steam with the release of update 0.6. The team stated that it has been in discussion with hololive parent company Cover Corporation, and has received permission to publish the game on Steam as an unaffiliated and non-comm...
The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails Game's Trailer Reveals September 19 Release
Video previews story
― NIS America began streaming on Tuesday an English trailer for Falcom's The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails game, and it reveals that the game will launch in North America for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on September 19. The game will get a release in Europe and Oceania on September 22. The video previews the game's story: The g...
The Rising of the Shield Hero ~Rerise~ Smartphone RPG to End Service
Game ends service on July 31
― The official Twitter account for The Rising of the Shield Hero ~RERISE~, a role-playing game app inspired by the The Rising of the Shield Hero anime, announced on Monday that the game will end service on July 31. Starting on May 16, the game will implement a way to thank its players. The game launched for iOS and Android devices in Febuary 2021. One Peace Books is relea...
Border Break PS4 Game Ends Service on September 9
Game to hold final offline event on August 19
― The official website for Sega's PlayStation 4 version of its Border Break arcade game announced on Monday that the game will end its service on September 9 at 3:00 p.m. JST. The game also announced its final offline event titled "Kōkai Namahōsō! Border Break no Bo! #Last Runners" (Public Live Broadcast! Bo from Border Break! #Last Runners), which will b...
One Piece Odyssey Game's 'Reunion of Memories' DLC Launches on May 25
Company streams new trailer for DLC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Thursday that the new "Reunion of Memories" DLC for its One Piece Odyssey game will launch on May 25. The company also began streaming a new trailer for the DLC. The DLC takes place after the game's main story. In the DLC, the Straw Hat Crew will return to Memoria, the world of their memories. The video teases the appearanc...
Tekken 8 Fighting Game Reveals Gameplay Trailer for Hwoarang
Game under development for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming a new character gameplay trailer for its upcoming Tekken 8 fighting game on Sunday. The trailer highlights the character Hwoarang. The game is under development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Bandai Namco Entertainment has not yet announced a release date. Jin Kazama, Kazuya...
Wizardry Variants Daphne RPG's 3rd Promo Video Reveals Main Cast
Inori Minase, Yui Ishikawa star in 2023 3D dungeon RPG for iOS, Android
― Drecom revealed the main cast.for the Wizardry Variants Daphne 3D dungeon role-playing game with the debut of the game's third promotional video on Thursday, The game's cast includes (English name romanizations not confirmed): Inori Minase as Rurunaade
Yui Ishikawa as Puruguritto
Chikahiro Kobayashi as Diranharuto
Satomi Koorog...
Trinity Seven: Phantasm Library & Seventh Sol Smartphone Game Ends Service
Game launched in March 2019
― The staff of Silicon Studio's Trinity Seven: Phantasm Library & Seventh Sol smartphone game announced on Friday that the game will end its service on June 13 at 3:00 p.m. in Japan (2:00 a.m. EDT). The game launched in March 2019, with an original story by manga writer Kenji Saitō. The game includes familiar characters and game-original characters. In the game's story, Ar...
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Dragon Ball FighterZ Games Each Cross 10 Million Shipments
Both games launch bonuses to commemorate achivement
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Wednesday that its Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 game and its Dragon Ball FighterZ game have each crossed 10 million in shipments worldwide. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will feature a special raid quest and a login bonus campaign in celebration of the milestone. Dragon Ball FighterZ will similarly add a new ranked mat...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 1-7
Hogwarts Legacy PS4 version debuts at #1, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at #2
― Japan's Game Ranking: May 1-7 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1PS4Hogwarts Legacy WB Games May 5 31,918 31,918 2NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 21,466 5,283,684 3NSwKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Nintendo February 24 17,757 419,970 4NSwPokémon Scarlet/Violet Nintendo November ...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, April 24-30
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: April 24-30 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1PS5Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Electronic Arts April 28 12,884 12,884 2NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 11,247 5,262,218 3NSwPokémon Scarlet/Violet Nintendo November 18, 2022 9,657 5,008,558 4NSwKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Nintendo February ...
This Week in Games - "Next stop, Hyrule!"
It's Zelda Day in America! But don't rush out just yet to explore the new open world—there are some other games out there.
― Welcome back, everyone! As you read this, it's Zelda Day in America. No doubt everyone is gonna be going absolutely crazy delving into the hotly anticipated sequel to Breath of the Wild, which itself has become the metric by which all open world games and Nintendo Switch titles...
Lasengle President Yoshinori Ono Gifts Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Copies to Employees
The Fate/Grand Order devs are enjoying the new Zelda game as we speak
― Best known for his long tenure as a CAPCOM producer, where he worked on the Street Fighter games up to Street Fighter V, Yoshinori Ono is currently the president of Lasengle. The game development company sprang off from Delight Works, and it works on the mobile game megahit Fate/Grand Order. Judging by Ono's recent tweets, the te...
takt op. Symphony Smartphone Game Launches in Japan on June 28
Game launches in English later this year
― The official Twitter account for Bandai Namco Arts and DeNA's takt op. (pronounced "takt opus") project announced on Thursday that the project's takt op. Symphony (takt op. Unmei wa Akaki Senritsu no Machi o) smartphone game will debut in Japan on June 28. Bandai Namco Arts and DeNA describe the game: takt op. Symphony is themed around classical music, with ...
Akatsuki, Koei Tecmo Games Collaborate on New Game
― Akatsuki Inc. announced on Thursday its collaboration with Koei Tecmo Games for the co-development of a new game tentatively titled New Title X, which will be a "next-gen game leveraging both companies' strengths." The companies aim to launch the game in the current fiscal year, which will end in March 2024. Akatsuki and Too Kyo Games announced their Tribe Nine project in 2021, which includes a te...
Transformers: Forged to Fight Game Returns on Netflix
Game ended service on January 13
― Netflix announced on Wednesday that it has added Kabam's Transformers: Forged to Fight free-to-play fighting game to its service. The game no longer has ads or in-app purchases. Kabam released the free-to-play fighting game for Android and iOS in April 2017. The game ended service on January 13. The company describes the game: Collect iconic bots from the entire Tra...
Preview - Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg
While the 1997 original never came to the United States, Gust is working on a remake of the beloved Atelier Marie RPG. Let's go back to the start and see how the series invites players to take things at their own pace.
― While the Atelier series has seen a recent rise to fame, courtesy of the Atelier Ryza trilogy games, the franchise has always enjoyed low-key popularity among RPG enthusiasts. Its or...
Nintendo Switch Console Sales Reach 125.62 Million Globally
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains company's best-selling 1st party title
― Nintendo released its financial highlights for the fiscal year March 31, 2022 to 2023 on Tuesday, revealing that its Switch console has sold 125.62 million total units worldwide, with 3.07 million of that amount sold in the last quarter of the fiscal year (January-March 2023). This number includes sales for the Nintendo Switch, Lite...
Pokémon Developer Game Freak Makes New Project Bloom Game
Take-Two's Private Division to publish action-adventure game in company's FY 2026
― Take-Two Interactive's publishing label Private Division announced on Tuesday that it will publish a new action-adventure title codenamed Project Bloom by Japanese game developer Game Freak. The project is expected to launch in Take-Two Interactive's fiscal year 2026 (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026), but it is still ...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, May 7-13
Aoashi, The Demon Girl Next Door Season 2 anime; Soloist in a Cage, Wolf Girl and Black Prince manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Aoashi Season 1 Part 1 BDPlease Crunchyroll/Funimation US$64.98 May 9 The Demon Girl Next Door Season 2 BDCite Sentai Filmworks US$69.98 May 9 Restaurant to Another World Season 2 BDAnimeNewsNetwork Crunchyroll/Funimation US$64.98 May 9...
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Game's Trailer Reveals New Gohan DLC Character, May 11 Release
New DLC based on Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero also features new Piccolo forms
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming a launch trailer for the second "Hero of Justice" DLC Pack for the Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 game on Tuesday, and it reveals that the new DLC will launch on Thursday. The video also unveils the new DLC character Gohan (Beast) from the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero anime fi...
Trinity Trigger
Trinity Trigger is a solid game with several interesting elements, held back by a somewhat lackluster and repetitive presentation.
― Trinity Trigger is a game from another time, often to its benefit but at times to its detriment as well. Trinity Trigger draws its line in the sand early: this is a throwback to the action RPGs of the 90s at its heart. If you've played titles like those in the Mana seri...
Loop8: Summer of Gods Game's 6-Minute Video Previews Ashihara, Relationships, Battles
RPG launches in N. America, Europe on June 6
― Marvelous began streaming on Monday a six-minute gameplay trailer for the Loop8: Summer of Gods RPG for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. The video features a "guide" to life in Ashihara, the game's setting. It also previews relationships with various characters and battles: The game will launch in North America on June 6. Marve...
Wii Sports Makes 2023 Video Game Hall of Fame
The Strong also inducts Barbie Fashion Designer, Computer Space, The Last of Us
― The Strong — the self-described "national museum of play" in Rochester, New York — announced the 2023 inductees to its Video Game Hall of Fame on May 4. The inductees include: Wii Sports (2006), Barbie Fashion Designer (1996), Computer Space (1971), and The Last of Us (2013). The larger field of 12 finalists also includ...
Final Fantasy XVI Game Banned in Saudi Arabia
Game launches for PS5 on June 22
― Saudi Arabia's General Commission for Audiovisual Media announced on Wednesday that the government's Ministry of Media has not approved Square Enix's Final Fantasy XVI role-playing game for release in Saudi Arabia. The government agency did not provide a reason for the ban, but added that Square Enix was "unwilling to make the necessary modifications." The ESRB has ...
Mushoku Tensei Joins The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross Game
Rudeus, Eris, Roxy, Ghislaine join the roster
― It's always fun to see an "isekai" anime cross over with a different high fantasy series that doesn't necessarily share the world-hopping theme. A Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation crossover event launched on Netmarble's The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross smartphone role-playing game on Tuesday; most of the content will remain live until the game's ...
This Week in Games - The True Secret of the Dragon is Guns
It's a quieter week as we wait for Tears of the Kingdom, but Double Dragon is getting a new game! Also, RIP, Waypoint.
― Welcome back, everyone! With everything having calmed down slightly, I finally got some time to play Xenoblade 3! We also received a delightful surprise earlier this week! Back in late March, I was lucky enough to review Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key. And ju...
Japan's Video Game Rankings, April 17-23
Minecraft Legends debuts at #1
― Japan's Game Ranking: April 17-23 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSwMinecraft Legends Microsoft Japan April 19 13,490 13,490 2NSwKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Nintendo February 24 7,658 392,645 3NSwPokémon Scarlet/Violet Nintendo November 18, 2022 7,527 4,998,901 4NSwMario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo April 28, 2017 7,416 5,250,97...
Pokémon Trading Card Game Online App Ends Service on June 5, Pokémon Trading Card Live Launches on June 8
Beta for Pokémon Trading Card Live launched last year
― The Pokémon Company International announced on Wednesday that the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online app will end service on June 5 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Pokémon Trading Card Live, the new free-to-play online app for iOS, Android, PC, and Mac, will officially launch (outside of beta) that same week on June 8. Players can still migrate their accounts ...
Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Game Trailer Highlights 'Narutop 99' Character Poll Winners
Minato, Itachi, Sakura, more highlighted in game launching this year
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a trailer on Friday for the Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections game. This one does not reveal any new characters, but rather a slew of familiar and beloved faces: the top 20-ranked characters in the "Narutop 99" worldwide character popularity poll all got the chance to show ...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, April 30-May 6
Tomodachi Game, Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie anime; Shaman King Flowers, Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Fate/Stay Night BDPlease Sentai Filmworks US$79.98 May 2 Final Examination Kujira: Progressive BDCite Media Blasters US$19.99 May 2 Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie BDAnimeNewsNetwork Crunchyroll/Funimation US$64.98 May 2 Tomod...
Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless Game Streams New Character Trailer
Game launches in West for PS4, PS5, Switch, PC in fall 2023.
― NIS America's YouTube channel began streaming a character trailer last Wednesday for the Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless (Makai Senki Disgaea 7) game. The game debuted in Japan for PS4, PS5, and Switch on January 26. It will launch in the West for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC in fall 2023. The game takes place i...
Love Live! School Idol Festival ALL STARS Game Ends Service on June 30
Smartphone rhythm game launched in 2019
― The official Twitter account for the Love Live! School Idol Festival ALL STARS smartphone game announced on Sunday that the game will end service on June 30 at 4:00 p.m. JT (3:00 a.m. EDT). The School Idol Festival game series will then be consolidated into the Love Live! School Idol Festival 2 Miracle Live! game, which just launched in Japan earlier this mon...
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Game's Teasers Preview Rocket
Game launches on Switch on May 12
― The official Twitter account for The Legend of Zelda posted a teaser video on Friday for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game. The video previews the rocket item that is obtainable in the game that provides powerful propulsion for short periods of time. Nintendo also streamed a trailer on YouTube that features the rocket and other gameplay: 【ロケ...
Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Game's Character Trailer Highlights Amaterasu Corporation
Amaterasu Corporation Peacemakers' cast members introduced
― Spike Chunsoft and Too Kyo Games began streaming a character trailer for the Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE (Enigma Archives Rain Code/Chō Tantei Jikenbo Rain Code) game on Thursday. The video highlights the Amaterasu Corporation. The cast members for the Amaterasu Corporation Peacemakers are: Landon McDonald as Seth Burroughs
Kane Ju...
The [email protected] Shiny Colors: Song for Prism Smartphone Game Announced
Simulation/rhythm game features all 26 idols from 283 Production
― A live-streamed The [email protected] Shiny Colors special announced a new smartphone game, The [email protected] Shiny Colors: Song for Prism, on Saturday. The new idol-training simulation and rhythm game once again has the player becoming a producer for the 283 Production agency. The player produces the idols' careers with lessons and gigs, and a...
Aksys Reveals Release Dates for Mon-Yu, Inescapable, Radiant Tale, Norn9 Games
Also: Pretty Princess Magical Garden Island
― Aksys Games began streaming an update video on Friday, and it reveals release dates for Mon-Yu: Defeat Monsters And Gain Strong Weapons And Armor: You May Be Defeated, But Don't Give Up. Become Stronger - I Believe There Will Be A Day When The Heroes Defeat The Devil King, Pretty Princess Magical Garden Island, Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue, Radiant Ta...
Aniplex, Fahrenheit 213 Announce Murder Mystery Paradox: Fifteen Years of Summer Game
Visual novel launches for PC this year
― Aniplex and Fahrenheit 213 announced on Friday a new visual novel titled Murder Mystery Paradox: Fifteen Years of Summer (Murder Mystery Paradox Kono Hito Natsu no Jūgonen) for PC via Steam for release this year. The companies describe the game:
August, 2004.
Shikinejima — a secluded island that only a few hundred people call home. Fifteen-year-old Itsuki Amaz...
This Week in Games - "Hand It Over, That Thing, Your Armored Core"
It's been a great week for mecha game fans! Jean-Karlo digs into the new Armored Core VI trailer, the latest Gundam Evolution season, and more!
― Welcome back, everyone! We had a really busy week—me and my fellow contributors got everything ready for Manga Preview Guide this past week, so there wasn't much time for video gaming on my end—and the Xenoblade 3 DLC dropped earlier this Tuesday. Just one ...
Armored Core VI Game's Trailer Reveals August 25 Release
Game launches worldwide for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on Thursday that it will release it and FromSoftware's Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon mecha action game for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam worldwide on August 25. The company streamed a new gameplay trailer: Bandai Namco Entertainment describes the g...
Summoners War: Chronicles Game Launches 'Serious' Collaboration With One-Punch Man
8 One-Punch Man characters available as Monsters through gacha
― The Summoners War: Chronicles action RPG launched a worldwide "serious" collaboration with the One-Punch Man anime on Thursday. "Serious" is a reference to Saitama's series of "Serious" finishing moves, which he uses when he wants to put more effort into fighting his opponents. It is presumably not an indicator to the tone of Summoners ...
The Caligula Effect 2 Game Gets PS5 Version in Fall
Announcement trailer streamed for sequel game
― NIS America announced on Thursday that it will release FuRyu's The Caligula Effect 2 sequel game for PlayStation 5 in fall. The company streamed an announcement trailer: The game launched for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in October 2021 in North America and Europe. The game features Japanese audio with English text. The game shipped for PS4 and Swi...
RPG Maker Unite Software Launches on April 27
Software was previously slated for April 6 launch
― Developer Gotcha Gotcha Games announced on Tuesday that it will release its RPG Maker Unite software in the Unity Asset Store on April 27. The software was previously scheduled to debut on April 6 but the development company delayed it in order "to further improve the product's quality and stability." The software was originally slated for 2022, bu...
Charade Maniacs Visual Novel Launches in West on June 27
Idea Factory International announced on Wednesday that it will release the Charade Maniacs otome visual novel physically and digitally for Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe on June 27. The game will get a limited edition that includes a steel game case, hardcover art book, drama CD, short novel, 10 card bromide set, collector's box, and trading card. The company describes the story:
Take...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, April 23-29
Urusei Yatsura, Sonic X anime; Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Boy's Abyss manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Chivalry of a Failed Knight Steelbook BDPlease Sentai Filmworks US$99.98 April 25 GATE Steelbook BDCite Sentai Filmworks US$129.98 April 25 GaoGaiGar The King of Braves Final BDAnimeNewsNetwork Discotek US$29.95 April 25 Saint Tail BDPlease Discotek US$69.95 ...
hololive's Houshou Marine's RPG Maker Game From High School Inspires Professional Trailer
Marina Inoue, Ayane Sakura, Ryoko Shiraishi, Mie Sonozaki more voice actors participate
― The popular hololive Virtual YouTuber Houshou Marine has a self-described "cringe" history to share: When she was in high school, she made an RPG Maker game by herself. The Second World, as it was called, was a mashup of early '00s anime and video game tropes, with inspirations ranging from Higurashi: When They ...
Hyperdimension Neptunia Sisters vs Sisters Game Gets Switch Version on August 10
Game adds 2 new characters playable from start
― Compile Heart announced on Tuesday that it will release its Hyperdimension Neptunia Sisters vs Sisters (Chō Jigen Game Neptune Sisters vs Sisters) game for Nintendo Switch in Japan on August 10. The game will feature two new characters to be playable from the start, Maho and Anri, as well as an expanded photo mode. The company streamed a trailer: Idea ...
Idolland PriPara Smartphone Game Delayed for 5th Time
Staff to announce new release schedule around June
― 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 Tuesday that the game's spring release has been postponed again to improve the quality of the game content itself and its app. In about two months, the staff will announce the game's new release schedule...
NieR:Automata Game Crosses 7.5 Million in Shipments, Downloads
The NieR franchise's official Twitter account announced on Friday that the NieR:Automata game has crossed 7.5 million in shipments and digital sales. The game crossed 7 million in shipments and digital sales in November 2022. The NieR:Automata game shipped for the PlayStation 4 in Japan in February 2017, followed by North America and Europe in March 2017. Square Enix also released the game on PC v...
Omega Strikers Game Reveals Opening Music Video Animated by Studio Trigger
Game launches on Thursday
― Nintendo began streaming the cinematic opening music video animated by Studio Trigger (Kill la Kill, Little Witch Academia, SSSS.Gridman, PROMARE) for Odyssey Interactive's upcoming Omega Strikers game on Monday. The game will launch for PC, Switch, iOS, Android, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on Thursday. Trigger previously produced animated i...
New Scans of Pokémon Original Art Show Drastically Different Look
It turns out that the official western guides distorted Ken Sugimori's art all along
― New scans of Ken Sugimori's iconic art of the original 251 Pokémon have surfaced online, showing a drastically different look from what western Pokémon fans may be familiar with. It turns out that previous scans, which were sourced from the official western Pokémon Red, Blue, Gold, and Silver guide books, were of l...
The Game Awards' 10-Year Anniversary Concert Features Music From Elden Ring, Final Fantasy XVI Games
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra plays concert at Hollywood Bowl on June 25
― The staff of The Game Awards and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association announced on Thursday that the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra will play a 10-year anniversary concert for the award show at the Hollywood Bowl on June 25. The concert will feature musical arrangements from the Elden Ring and Final Fantasy XVI games. The concert wil...
Tekken 8 Fighting Game Reveals Gameplay Trailer for Lili
Game under development for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming a new character gameplay video on Sunday for its upcoming Tekken 8 fighting game. The trailer highlights the returning character Lili. The game is under development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Bandai Namco Entertainment has not yet announced a release date. Jin Kazama, Ka...
Manga Planet Adds Takako Shimura's Bloom Brothers, 15 More Manga
Company also licenses Ikigami to Donor, "Dear, MY GOD", more from Shodensha
― Manga Planet announced on Wednesday that it has licensed the following boys-love titles from Shodensha Publishing: Bloom Brothers volumes 1-2 by Takako Shimura
At 25:00, in Akasaka volume 3 by Hiroko Natsuno
Momo and Manji volume 5 by sawa sakura
Zetsubou ni Nake volumes 1-2 by Ryo Shinou
Derail by Kyoko Aiba
Androgynous b...
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Game's Online Beta Test Delayed
Game's online beta test originally scheduled in May
― The official Twitter account of Cygames and Arc System Works' Granblue Fantasy Versus game announced on Monday that the online beta test for PlayStation 5 and Playstation 4 of the new fighting game Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising will be delayed from its previous schedule in May. The staff will announce a new schedule at a later date. An Update on...
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