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Street Fighter II Celebrates 35th Anniversary as Fighting Game Pioneer
March 7, 2026 marks the 35th anniversary of Street Fighter II's arcade debut, a milestone for one of gaming's most influential titles. Originally released in Japanese arcades on March 7, 1991, the game revolutionized the fighting genre and established competitive gaming culture. As a sequel to 1987's Street Fighter, it retained series veterans Ryu and [...]
Viral ‘Devil Parents’ Trend Shows Gaming-Inspired Parenting Pranks
A new social media trend dubbed 'devil parents' has gone viral, showcasing unconventional parenting styles that resemble gameplay mechanics from popular simulation games. The phenomenon began with a video from user '一花一世界' that showed a boy chasing his mother's car at a train station, which garnered 1.36 million likes before being revealed as staged. The [...]
Fallout 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Version Receives High Praise from Digital Foundry
Digital Foundry has released a comprehensive analysis of the Fallout 4 Nintendo Switch 2 version, which launched on February 24th, and their assessment is overwhelmingly positive. The technical analysis group described the port as an extremely high-quality adaptation that has exceeded player expectations, especially following the initially disappointing Skyrim port that was later fixed. The [...]
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf Officially Released Worldwide
Wishfully Studios and Thunderful have officially released Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf, the highly anticipated sequel to the cinematic puzzle adventure. The game launched on March 5, 2026, across multiple platforms including PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch systems. This sequel offers approximately double the [...]
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Celebrates First Anniversary
The HD remastered collection of classic RPGs Suikoden I & II has reached its one-year anniversary, having originally launched on March 6, 2025. The compilation brings together two beloved titles from the 1990s with modern enhancements for contemporary platforms. Based on the Chinese literary classic Water Margin, the series is renowned for its epic storytelling [...]
Experience Inc. Dungeon RPG Sale on Nintendo Switch Until March 31
Experience Inc. has launched a special sale on Nintendo Switch dungeon RPG titles, offering each game for 500 yen (tax included) through the Nintendo store. The sale runs until March 31, 2026, at 23:59, providing gamers with a limited-time opportunity to acquire these titles at significant discounts. All games in the lineup are discounted by [...]
Konami’s eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT Launches as Free-to-Play Baseball Game
Konami Digital Entertainment has launched eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT, the latest entry in the Pro Baseball Spirits series, on March 5, 2026. The game is available for PlayStation 5 and PC platforms as a free-to-play title. This new installment focuses on competitive gameplay and features a next-generation baseball engine called eBaseball Engine, which aims to deliver [...]
Biohazard 9: Requiem Promotional Statue and Interactive Campaign in Tokyo
Capcom has launched an extensive promotional campaign in Tokyo for the upcoming Biohazard 9: Requiem, featuring a life-size statue of FBI analyst Grace in the Shibuya district. The statue meticulously recreates the character's combat stance with gun and flashlight, drawing numerous fans to visit and take photos. This marketing initiative extends beyond the statue to [...]
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Demo Now Available
Koei Tecmo Games has released a playable demo for Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake on March 5, 2026, giving players an early look at the upcoming survival horror title. The demo allows players to experience the opening segment of the game, featuring improved graphics and sound design alongside new gameplay mechanics. Players can transfer [...]
BLOKES on BLOCKS! Launches Today with All-Middle-Aged Men Battle
CRAFTS&MEISTER has released their unique party action game BLOKES on BLOCKS! today, March 5, 2026. The game features an unusual premise where all player characters are middle-aged men battling on block-based stages. Available for Nintendo Switch and PC platforms, the title offers simple controls and chaotic multiplayer action for up to six players. A launch [...]
Pokémon Game Reveals Multiplayer Features for Nintendo Switch 2 Release
The upcoming Pokémon game, scheduled for release on March 5, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, has detailed its comprehensive multiplayer systems. According to the latest information, the game features two distinct multiplayer modes that offer different experiences for players. One mode operates within the story towns, while the other takes place on dedicated islands separate [...]
Ninja Hattori-kun Famicom Game Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The classic Famicom game "Ninja Hattori-kun: Ninja wa Shugyou de Gozaru no Maki" celebrates its 40th anniversary today, having originally launched on March 5, 1986. Based on the popular manga by Fujiko Fujio (A), the game follows the adventures of Hattori Kanzo, an Iga ninja from the beloved series. The side-scrolling action title sold over [...]