Latest Articles (Page 45 of 97)
- Game Industry
Sony to Transfer 419 XR-Related Patents to Meta—43 Already Transferred; Sign of VR Business Scale-Back?
Transferred several hundred patents to Meta, a competitor.
- Nintendo Switch 2
Highly acclaimed city-builder “Cities: Skylines” gets an optimized, expanded Switch 2 edition on October 29, with mouse support and more tiles
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of the popular city-building game has been announced.
- Windows
“Silver Pines,” a Metroidvania survival horror where a detective searches an eerie town, hits Steam Oct 8; demo out now.
Take on the role of private investigator Red Walker and search for a missing musician.
- Indie Games
“Highly Acclaimed” 2D Survival Horror Sequel “Dead of Darkness 2” Announced! You’ll be swept into a nightmare filled with terror……
Jun Takahara, who rescued an injured girl deep in the forest, finds himself caught up in a nightmare filled with indescribable terror in the eerie town he reached while seeking help.
- Windows
“Lot Lot Lot Lot”, an official revival of a 1984 magazine puzzle, hits Steam Nov. 7; music by Yuriko Keino of “Xevious”.
This is the 12th installment in the “VIDEO GAME CLASSICS” series and marks its 30th anniversary. A playable demo will also be available at the “Microcomputer Infinite PRO-68K” event on October 11.
- Indie Games
“Cats In The Shell,” a roguelike auto-battler where cats pilot mechs, heads to Early Access in January 2027!
A demo version has also been released ahead of the "Steam Next Fest: October 2026 Edition."
- Nintendo Switch 2
Hunt Rathian in Handheld Mode in “Monster Hunter Wilds” on Switch 2! Comfortable Even in Combat? Footage Shows Field Movement
Last time, footage of characters moving through the Grand Gathering Hall was released. So, what about their movements during combat—the part everyone’s curious about?
- Culture
The Weeknd Visits SHIFT UP! What Brought the Guinness World Record-Holding Artist Here…? Could He Be Appearing in *Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN*?
It seems he also got an early chance to try out the latest title, *Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN*.
- Windows
“Laica” announced: tense 3D survival horror of peaceful days alone with a girl on a space station, as horrors creep in
A first-person horror game that alternates between segments where you live with a young girl and segments where you explore a dark world roamed by monstrous creatures.
- Nintendo Switch 2
“Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed” for Nintendo Switch 2 released, featuring higher resolution and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls
The Switch 2 edition includes the Costume Pack DLC.
- Game Industry
The developer of the hit game "SW Zero Company" is bringing back staff who had been temporarily laid off—though not all may return
Despite the positive reviews, financial concerns remain.
- Windows
Hand-drawn Moominvalley! Point-and-click ADV “Moomin: Summer Festival in Moominvalley” gets limited-time free Steam demo Oct 15
The content is identical to the playable demo showcased at the Tokyo Game Show 2026, allowing you to fully enjoy Chapter 1—the opening chapter of the main game, which consists of six chapters in total.
![[Free] Your Crush Becomes a Giantess!? “Ms. Ōhayakawa Is a Souls-Like” Sequel Out Now—Parries, Light Attacks Clear Conversations image](/imgs/p/VLH84Z65REvbrBqBredSrNPTiN5O3dzb2tnY/28276.jpg)
- Windows
[Free] Your Crush Becomes a Giantess!? “Ms. Ōhayakawa Is a Souls-Like” Sequel Out Now—Parries, Light Attacks Clear Conversations
The final chapter of the trilogy. Use the four commands—"Light Attack, Heavy Attack, Parry, and Roll"—to navigate your conversation with your beloved, who has grown to gigantic proportions.
![A full remake after 33 years! “Baseball Fighting League Man: Bases Loaded” is tough but fun—new animations improve action [TGS2026] image](/imgs/p/VLH84Z65REvbrBqBredSrNPTiN5O3dzb2tnY/28238.jpg)
- Play Reports
A full remake after 33 years! “Baseball Fighting League Man: Bases Loaded” is tough but fun—new animations improve action [TGS2026]
The fully remade "Leigman" was a challenging game with fun action.
![Endless Fun!? “Earth Defense Force 6.2”: Weapon Customization Turning Into “Something Entirely Different” Shows Major Series Evolution [TGS 2026] image](/imgs/p/VLH84Z65REvbrBqBredSrNPTiN5O3dzb2tnY/28201.jpg)
- PS5
Endless Fun!? “Earth Defense Force 6.2”: Weapon Customization Turning Into “Something Entirely Different” Shows Major Series Evolution [TGS 2026]
The weapon customization in EDF 6.2 felt like a major change for the series in terms of gameplay.
- Play Reports
"We Aimed to Create a City-Building Sim That Doesn't Destroy Nature": Play Report & Interview on Coral Reef Sim “Life Below” [TGS2026]PR
Here’s a play report and an interview with the developers of “Life Below,” a city-building simulation where you protect and nurture a paradise for marine life featuring beautiful coral reefs.
- Events
“WePlay Expo,” a gaming culture festival, lands in Japan for the first time! “WePlay Expo JAPAN 2027” set for April 2027 at Makuhari MessePR
The Japanese edition of the gaming culture event “WePlay Expo,” titled “WePlay Expo JAPAN 2027,” will be held at Makuhari Messe in April 2027.
- Play Reports
The moment you reel in the “big one,” the gray landscape comes back to life. A play report on the soul-cleansing fishing RPG *My Fishing Diary*
Yasuhiro Wada of *Harvest Moon* fame is developing a fishing game with a "Japanese" theme!