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Microsoft Patent Would Push Ads Into Paid PC and Console Games
Microsoft has filed a new technology patent titled "Context-Aware Smart Advertising," designed specifically for PC and console games to generate customized in-game advertisements. The filing describes a system that could bring the ad-reward mechanics common in free mobile titles into premium, full-price games. According to the patent description, the advertising mechanism can identify a player's [...]
Shiny Colors noctchill xR Live Confirmed for March 2027 in Sendai
Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed a slate of new content for THE IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors and THE IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors: Song for Prism during the "283 PRODUCTION Solo Live Collection -Master ShowPiece-" DAY2 event. The presentation took place at Keio Arena TOKYO on September 27, 2026. The banner announcement was a standalone xR live event dedicated [...]
Jump Festa 2027 Tickets and Stage Lineup Revealed for December
Shueisha has announced the ticket application schedule, stage lineup, and venue details for Jump Festa 2027, the publisher's annual celebration of its manga catalog. The event is scheduled for December 19 and 20, 2026, at Makuhari Messe, marking the 28th edition of the gathering. Admission remains free but operates on an advance application and invitation [...]
Japanese Ramen Simulator Enters Early Access Today on PC
Japanese Ramen Simulator, a multiplayer ramen shop management game developed by the Japan-based indie studio Wild Dog, entered early access on PC on September 28, 2026, at 9:00 JST. The title supports one to ten players, with online cooperative play designed for a recommended maximum of six. To mark the launch, the game is available [...]
Mega Man 3 Turns 36: Sliding, Rush, and Proto Man’s Debut
A milestone in the classic action-platformer series is being remembered this month. September 28, 1990 marks the release of Rockman 3: Dr. Wily's Demise!? — known internationally as Mega Man 3 — for the Famicom, making this its 36th anniversary. The game arrived roughly a year and a half after the explosively popular Mega Man [...]
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Celebrate 20th Anniversary Today
September 28, 2006 marked the Japanese release of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl for the Nintendo DS, and today the dual RPG celebrates its 20th anniversary. Published by The Pokemon Company, the pair was the first entry in the Pokemon series to arrive on the dual-screen handheld. The starter Pokemon offered to players were Turtwig, Chimchar, [...]
Cthulhu Mythos TD R’lyeh Girls Squad Launches Half-Anniversary Event
DMM GAMES has kicked off the "Evil God Festival," a half-anniversary celebration campaign for its idle tower defense title Evil God War Chronicles: R'lyeh Girls Squad ~Cthulhu Mythos TD~ (邪神戦記ルルイエ少女隊 ～クトゥルフ神話TD～). The event began following the September 25 maintenance and is operated by EXNOA, a company headquartered in Tokyo's Minato ward under CEO Hiroshi Tojo. [...]
Pokemon and Starbucks Collaboration Launches With Pikachu Honey Drink
Starbucks Coffee has announced a collaboration with the Pokemon franchise, set to begin on September 30, 2026. As part of the partnership, a Pikachu-inspired beverage called the "Pikachu Honey Cream Latte" will go on sale. According to the announcement, the drink blends honey and caramel to complement the lingering notes of espresso. It also carries [...]
Retailer’s Pricing Error Nets Gamer a $2,120 RTX 5090 Laptop
A shopper in the United States has reportedly secured one of the market's most sought-after gaming laptops for less than half its retail price, after an online retailer displayed the wrong figure on a product page. The machine, an ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 8 gaming laptop, normally carries an official price of $4,499.99 (~¥31,782). The [...]
9800X3D Memory Test Finds High-Frequency RAM Barely Boosts FPS
TechPowerUp has published a dedicated memory scaling test for AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and the results may challenge a long-held assumption among PC builders. The outlet examined how different DDR5 memory kits affect gaming performance on the AM5 platform, using a test system equipped with an RTX 4090 graphics card. According to the findings, paying [...]
TGS2026: Edia Reveals Retro Collections for Psikyo, Falcom & More
Tokyo Game Show 2026 ran from September 17 to 21, though the on-site event scheduled for the 21st was cancelled, and the first two days served as business days. At the Edia booth, a lineup of upcoming retro collection titles was on display, and a limited selection of them could be played. Edia is assembling [...]
Helldivers 2 Reveals TD-110 Maelstrom Tank in New Trailer
Arrowhead Game Studios and publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment have unveiled a new trailer for Helldivers 2, introducing a major new vehicle: the TD-110 Maelstrom. The footage invites all Helldivers to get acquainted with the heavily armored unit, which arrives as the centerpiece of the game's latest version update. The trailer continues the series' signature Super [...]