Features (Page 13 of 23)
- Play Reports
Enjoy character building & item hunting in “Monocrome Echoes: White”, an exploration/hack-and-slash RPG in a black-and-white world
An RPG set in a world of black and white. First up, here’s our playthrough report on “White.”
- Features
Director Kojima poses with cool actress Tilda Swinton, known for “Constantine”; he's named her a favorite actor [Hideo Next Door]
What are Director Kojima's favorite films?
- Features
Where Did Everyone Go? A Walking Sim with a Small Mech in a Desolate World Avoiding the Sun Releases—8 Steam Picks [Oct 2, 2026]
When did the world come to this? It also supports Japanese.
- Game*Spark Reviews
Game*Spark Review: “Star Wars: Galactic Racer”—Authentic Feel of Wrestling Machines; Takedowns × Roguelite Create Tense Racing
Feel like Anakin Skywalker and master this wild machine!
- Interviews
A daughter-raising SLG and a work-chat ADV—why such a “serious collaboration” despite different genres? We asked the “Magical☆Princess” and “Chill with You” teams how it came together.
The development teams had been playing each other’s games even before the collaboration began. We spoke with them in detail about everything from how the collaboration came about to what lies ahead!
- Interviews
“Not Every Game Must Be a 'Time-Sink'”: “OZARK”, a rare, realistic side-scrolling action-horror beatable in 3-5 hours [Interview]
"OZARK" is an action-horror game that catches the eye with its unique style: you move through a world rendered in realistic 3D graphics in a side-scrolling format.
- Interviews
“Localization’s hardest task: finding correct Japanese houseplant names” — Plant Shop SLG “Leafy Corner” [Developer Interview]
This series features interviews with the developers behind intriguing new indie games. In this installment, we bring you a mini-interview with the developers of “Leafy Corner,” a plant shop simulation game developed by Fireline Games and released for …
- Overseas Reviews
"This is exactly the series fans have been longing for." *Gears of War: E-Day* Earns High Scores in Overseas Reviews
Here are some international reviews of *Gears of War: E-Day*, scheduled for release on October 7, 2026.
- Play Reports
HoYoverse’s “Petit Planet”: How the Slow-Life Game Evolved in a Year, Now Livelier with Japanese Voices & AI NPCs [Final Beta]
It is currently being further refined in preparation for its official release.
- Game*Spark Oogiri
[Comedy Quiz] “What are the characteristics of ‘Save-ko-chan,’ the personification of a save file?” We’re accepting answers!
It’s time for Game*Spark’s Weekend Comedy Skit, a laid-back weekend-only feature. This week’s topic is: “What are the characteristics of ‘Save-chan,’ the personification of a save file?”
- Interviews
“Minecraft”'s First TGS Booth Is a “Way to Give Back to the Japanese Community”—New Title “Minecraft Dungeons II” Also Draws Inspiration from Japanese Creative Culture【Interview】
Here is our interview with Mojang Studios.
- Play Reports
Atsushi “Flirts”?! 3-Year Reunion with Ex—“Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition” DLC “Sekigahara: A Tale of Longing” [Play Report]
On How Atsushi's Unknown Side Is Actually Pretty Cute
- Features
Liberate Europe with your own warship! Precise-physics sandbox naval sim with customization launches—12 Steam Picks [Oct 1, 2026]
It also supports the Steam Workshop feature and Japanese.
- Play Reports
Relive the “perfect opening” in “The Witcher 3: Remastered,” now more beautiful, engaging, and accessible. White Orchard has never looked better! [Gameplay Report]
The Scent of Lilac and Currant
- Play Reports
Easy to start, deep to master, tough like “Minecraft”—“Minecraft Dungeons II” is a thoughtful hack-and-slash for beginners too.
The characters in "New Dimension: Lift" are cute.
- Features
“Ace Combat 8,” dubbed “heavy on PC”... How does its stunning sky pair with the RTX 5090? 4K benchmark compares DLSS and graphics settings
We put the latest installment in the series, *Ace Combat 8*, through its paces on a high-end PC. By comparing performance and image quality at various settings, we’ll explore the sweet spot for a smooth gaming experience.
- Overseas Reviews
"There have been only a handful of games in the past 10 years that can hold their own against it" — “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered” Earns High Overseas Review Scores
Here are some international reviews of *The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered*, which will be released on September 29, 2026.
- Interviews
"Some called it their favorite immersive sim, shocking me" - Retro FPS "PARKSIDE: DECAYED SOUL MANIPULATION" [Developer Interview]
This series features interviews with the developers behind intriguing new indie games. In this installment, we bring you a mini-interview with the developers of “PARKSIDE: DECAYED SOUL MANIPULATION,” a retro-style immersive FPS sim developed by Banana…