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Ratatan Spiritual Patapon Successor Hits Nintendo Switch 2 July 16
The rhythm roguelike action game Ratatan, a spiritual successor to the beloved Patapon series, has secured a Nintendo Switch 2 release date of July 16, 2026. The announcement came during Nintendo's official Indie World presentation on March 3, 2026. Published by Game Source Entertainment and developed by Ratata Arts, the game will be available in [...]
Denshattack! Brings High-Octane Train Action to Switch 2 on June 18
During the Indie World presentation on March 3, 2026, Nintendo announced that Undercoders' high-energy train action game Denshattack! will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 18, 2026. The game was showcased in the official Nintendo program that highlights indie titles available on Nintendo Switch platforms. Following the presentation, a demo version of the game [...]
Backpack Battle: PvP Inventory Management Game Gets Official Release
Backpack Battle, the unique PvP backpack management auto-battle game that gained attention during its alpha phase, has officially launched after its early access period. The game combines puzzle-solving, strategic planning, and luck-based elements in a distinctive combat system that has been described as a hybrid of puzzle games, strategy simulations, and card battles. Originally attracting [...]
Capcom Launches Urban Legend Dismantling Center Anniversary Merchandise
Capcom has launched special anniversary merchandise for the mystery adventure game Urban Legend Dismantling Center (都市伝説解体センター) through their online lottery service. The merchandise features exclusive illustrations created by Capcom illustrator Tamio, known for his work on the Street Fighter series. The collection celebrates the game's first anniversary and includes various items such as mirrors, T-shirts, [...]
Street Fighter 6 Welcomes Alex with New Grappling Moves on March 17
Capcom has announced that Alex will join the Street Fighter 6 roster on March 17, 2026, as part of a major update to the fighting game. The character, who originally debuted as Ryu's replacement protagonist in the Street Fighter III series, returns with a revamped moveset that blends his traditional grappling style with new mechanics. [...]
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy Celebrates 15th Anniversary on PSP
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy marks its 15th anniversary today, having originally launched on PlayStation Portable on March 3, 2011. The game serves as a sequel to 2008's Dissidia Final Fantasy and was preceded by a paid prequel titled 'Prologus' that released on January 18, 2011. This prequel offered over 10 hours of content including story [...]
Gundam Breaker 3 Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Customization Features
Gundam Breaker 3, the action game where players build and battle with custom Gundam plastic models, celebrates its 10th anniversary today. Originally released on March 3, 2016, for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita, the third installment in the series allowed players to collect parts and customize their own "My Gundam" creations. The PS4 version featured [...]
Life is Strange Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Sequel Announcement
Life is Strange, the acclaimed episodic adventure game developed by French studio DONTNOD and published by Square Enix, celebrates its 10th anniversary today. The PlayStation 4 physical edition originally launched on March 3, 2016, marking a decade since the game's packaged release. The global version was first released episodically starting in January 2015, with all [...]
GRIMPS Free Demo Launches with Absurd Weapons and Talking Pigeon
Developer Watt Studio has released a free playable demo for their first-person shooter 《顽绒煞 GRIMPS》 (GRIMPS), offering approximately 1-2 hours of gameplay. The demo is currently available for download on PC platforms at no cost. In the game, players take on the role of a protagonist fighting against an invasion of mutated plush toy creatures [...]
Final Fantasy Releases March Calendar and Wallpapers Featuring Tifa and Aerith
The official Final Fantasy team has released a new March-themed calendar along with high-resolution wallpapers featuring two of the series' most beloved characters, Tifa Lockhart and Aerith Gainsborough. The promotional materials showcase the iconic Final Fantasy VII heroines together in stunning visual presentations. According to the announcement, the wallpapers are available in watermark-free formats, allowing [...]
Palm Simulator 2 Lets You Live Life as a Palm Tree on Beach
Dynamic Games has announced the upcoming release of Palm Simulator 2, a unique simulation game where players experience life as a palm tree. The game offers what developers describe as a meditative gameplay experience, allowing players to simply stand on a beautiful beach and observe their surroundings. According to the announcement, the graphics are so [...]
AREA WARS Demo Launches with Chain Explosion Tournament
Japanese indie developer STUDIO.D0DO has released a demo for their upcoming 2D omnidirectional shooter AREA WARS, accompanied by a competitive tournament offering free copies of the full game. The demo became available on February 27, 2026, and features the game's unique chain explosion mechanics where defeating enemies creates blasts that can trigger additional explosions. A [...]