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Jian Yin Xia Zong Lu Quench Blade Test: New Sects, PVP, Formations
Jian Yin Xia Zong Lu (The Hidden Sword Chronicle), a Chinese wuxia RPG, has entered its second round of testing with the Quench Blade Test. Following the first test, which revealed the theme of "hidden chivalry in the city," this phase presents a more complete martial world. The expanded main storyline follows a young protagonist [...]
VR Kanojo Update Adds PC Hand Tracking, 35% Off Anniversary Sale
Japanese developer ILLUMINATION released the v1.2.0 major update for its VR romance simulation VR Kanojo (VRな彼女) on July 31, 2026, exactly one year after the title launched on July 31, 2025. The centerpiece of the anniversary update is PC hand tracking support, letting players set down their controllers and touch the heroine with their own [...]
Hyouka Author’s Novel The Season of Books and Keys Gets Game Adaptation
Shueisha Games has announced a game adaptation of Yonezawa Honobu's mystery novel The Season of Books and Keys (本と鍵の季節), with an announcement trailer released to showcase the project's world. The author is best known for Hyouka and the "Small Citizen" series. Titled a "drama-like adventure," the game adapts the original novel's scenarios with colorful illustrations [...]
Super Mario Sunshine Comes to Switch 2 GameCube Classics August 13
Super Mario Sunshine is set to join the Nintendo GameCube Nintendo Classics lineup on August 13, 2026. The announcement confirms that the GameCube classic will be playable through the service, which is exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 and available to subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The addition brings the 2002 platformer to [...]
Fūuraiki 5 Celebrates First Anniversary with Mie Road Trip Adventure
July 31 marks the first anniversary of Fūuraiki 5, the motorcycle touring adventure released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 on July 31, 2025, with a PC version following on November 27, 2025. Throughout the series, players take on the role of a reporter who travels specific regions of Japan by bike, conducting [...]
Necesse Rust and Romance Update Adds Romance and Free Weekend
Fair Games ApS has released version 1.3 "Rust and Romance" for Necesse, the survival craft adventure title that first launched in full in October 2025. This marks the game's first major content update since its 1.0 release. To celebrate the update's launch, a free weekend period began on July 31, allowing new players to experience [...]
TATSUJIN EXTREME Revives Classic Arcade Shooter After 38 Years
The classic arcade shooter series TATSUJIN has made its return after 38 years with the launch of TATSUJIN EXTREME. Released on July 30, 2026, by THQ Nordic Japan and TATSUJIN, this brand-new title carries forward the legacy of the original 1988 arcade game. The project is spearheaded by Masatoshi Yuge, the original planner, developer, and [...]
Free-to-Play FPS Sudden Attack Zero Point Launches Early Access on PC
NEXON has officially launched early access for Sudden Attack Zero Point, a free-to-play online FPS for PC, beginning today July 30, 2026. The title is a full remaster of the classic Sudden Attack, which originally ran in Japan from 2007 to 2019. Built on a modern game engine, the game receives a complete visual overhaul [...]
Volcano’s Daughter Launches on Switch, PS5, and Mobile With Full Voice Acting
The multi-ending daughter-raising simulation game Volcano's Daughter (火山の娘) has officially launched today, July 30, 2026, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android platforms. Originally released on PC platforms in 2023 to very positive reception, this expanded version brings a wealth of new content to the beloved title. Developed by Egg Hatcher and published by [...]
PlayStation Co-Creator Shuhei Yoshida Shares Career Stories at CEDEC
Shuhei Yoshida, one of the pioneers behind the original PlayStation, delivered a keynote address at CEDEC 2026 on July 22, reflecting on his extensive career in game development. Titled "The Wonderful Games, Creators, and Creativity I've Encountered," the roughly 80-minute presentation covered 26 titles spanning from 1996 to 2026. Yoshida, who joined Sony Computer Entertainment [...]
Horii and Kaneshiro Collab Board Game Karma x Cross Launches August 6
Any has announced that the digital board game Tensei Game: Karma x Cross (転生ゲーム カルマxクロス) will launch for Nintendo Switch on August 6, 2026. The title is a collaboration between Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii and Blue Lock author Muneyuki Kaneshiro. Players who have lost their lives in an accident participate in a reincarnation game [...]
BLUE REFLECTION Quartet Collection Brings All Four Series Titles Together
Koei Tecmo Games released BLUE REFLECTION Quartet: 少女たちのキセキ (BLUE REFLECTION Quartet: Shoujotachi no Kiseki) on July 30, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms. This compilation brings together all four entries from the series — BLUE REFLECTION: Maboroshi ni Mau Shoujo no Ken, BLUE REFLECTION TIE/帝, BLUE REFLECTION SUN/燦, and [...]