Latest Articles (Page 54 of 97)
- Features
“Bomber Girl”: From a laid-back mom to a sassy daughter, they all become “Succubus Bunnies”... but what even is a Succubus Bunny!?
Shiroe: "I'm going to give you a thorough workout…♪" …Huh!?
- Interviews
Why Depict the “Sino-Japanese War” in an FPS? “The Defiant” Devs on Their Rare Take on the East Asian Front [Interview]
We conducted an email interview with Kong YuHeng, the game producer of *The Defiant*?a narrative shooter set in China during the 1930s and 1940s?in conjunction with gamescom 2026. We asked him about his reasons for choosing the Sino-Japanese War as the …
- Windows
“Sengoku Rance” Steam All-Ages Edition: Rance's "kissing fiend" turn sparks memes, fans worldwide praise the clever edits.
As a result of making the game suitable for all ages, Lance has turned into a "kissing fiend."
- Sales & Giveaways
[¥4,500→¥450] “The Outlast Trials,” a co-op horror, hits new Steam peak, ~2.5x Early Access; event live [Steam Autumn Sale]
Thanks to the limited-time "Chemical Leak" event and a 90% off sale, the number of players on Steam has surged to about 2.5 times the level seen immediately after launch.
- Indie Games
SQL mystery game “Ghost in the SQL Data” gets Japanese demo! Who reported the fire before it broke out? Solve the mystery.
A design that allows you to learn even if you don't know SQL.
- Windows
“PUKEY GODDESS SHOT TRICK” theme song hits 4M views in 5 days; “pitch-lowered fake” on YouTube Music prompts creator warning
The number of games added to wish lists has surpassed 500,000!
- Nintendo Switch 2
"Saikyō Memories" with all 12 Saikyō STGs incl. "Strikers 1945" and "Gunbird"! Out Feb 18, 2027 on Switch 2/PS5, pre-orders open
It also features a "Training Mode" to help you aim for high scores, as well as a gallery containing historical materials from that era.
- Play Reports
Bury, revive, and put them to work… Is the lone graveyard keeper at his limit!? Play report on busier “Graveyard Keeper 2”
Zombies are a huge help with gathering, crafting, and combat! They’re essential allies who help you navigate this overwhelmingly busy world.
- Features
Too good for ‘kusoge’: Takara’s PS1 title “…Iru!” blended school horror with Cthulhu mythos [Feature]
We take a look back at the appeal of this first-person survival horror game, set in a boarding school on a remote island.
- Features
A Beautiful Fishing Village Became a “Town of Mist”—“St. Monans,” the Model for “SILENT HILL: Townfall” [Special Feature]
What is the appeal of “St. Monanz,” a fishing village in eastern Scotland that served as one of the inspirations for “St. Amelia,” the setting of the game?
- Play Reports
Get Stronger by Repeating Runs with Your Custom Character! Exploring the Early Access of “Monochrome Echoes Black,” an RPG Gone “Roguelite”
An RPG set in a world of black and white. This time, we’re bringing you a playthrough report on *Black*.
- Features
I played all of “Front Mission” in Japanese and loved it—why it became a “finished series” abroad [Ollie's Robot Game Column]
The main series didn't have much success, and the first titles to finally see a full-scale international release were *Evolve* and *LEFT ALIVE*...
- Interviews
"'Oden Shop' kept despite no oden, after long publisher talks" — "Kiny and the Indescribable Oden Shop" [Developer Interview]
This series features interviews with the developers of intriguing new indie games. In this installment, we bring you a mini-interview with the developers of *Kinny and the Indescribable Oden Shop*, a chaotic deck-building cooking game developed by Kinny…
- Interviews
“Features Tailored for Beginners to Advanced Players” — Roguelite Factory Builder “Lazy Witch's Factory” [Developer Interview]
This series features interviews with the developers of intriguing new indie games. In this installment, we bring you a mini-interview with the developer of *Lazy Witch's Factory*, a roguelike factory-builder game developed by Melt Clock, which launched …
- Features
We Want Even Pure Reiwa Gentlemen to Try It! Revisiting “Dream Club ZERO”'s Charm as “Dream Club ZERO R+” Is Announced [Feature]
Could the way you drink alcohol actually end a relationship!? Even if you're just having fun now, you're one of a kind.
- Features
Use cards to position yourself, dodge enemy attacks, and land your own hits! The semi-real-time deck-building roguelike “Golden Swirl” [Game*Spark Roguelike/Roguelite Club, Episode 56]
A special feature introducing the best roguelikes and roguelites. In this 56th installment, we’ll be featuring “Golden Swirl,” a semi-real-time deck-building roguelike.
- Game*Spark Reviews
Game*Spark Review: “The Blood of Dawnwalker” is marred by censorship, but still an impressive debut RPG from a new studio
A new-generation dark fantasy that packs intense combat, exploration, and a rich lore into a compact world
- Features
From Dhalsim to Arjun—Why Are There So Few “Indian” Characters in Fighting Games? Tracing 35 Years of Change [Special Feature]
India's gaming industry continues to grow rapidly, and there is an increasing number of domestic titles featuring Indian protagonists. But how has the image of "Indians" evolved from a foreign perspective?