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“CodePhantom,” a custom mecha action game raising your sync rate in real time, breaks limits for ultra-high-speed battles [This Week’s 3 Indies]
Attacking enemies to increase your Synchro Rate boosts your movement speed, attack power, EN recovery, and other stats. When you exceed the Synchro Rate limit, you enter "Over-Synchro" mode.
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The Future Lost by Sacrificed Masterpiece “Titanfall”: Rare Dev Talk from “BT-7274” Modeler 【Hot “Robot Games” for Late Sept 2026】
A story about a masterpiece that shifted to *Apex Legends* after being caught between *Battlefield 1* and *Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare*.
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“AION 2” chest slider draws buzz / “Front Mission” ends overseas / “Forza Horizon 6” devs respond to itasha row [Spa-Ran 10/2]
All you need to know about the gaming industry this week is right here!
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Major Update Adds Japanese! “Overwhelmingly Popular” Bullet-Hell Rhythm Action Launches—12 Steam Picks [Oct 9, 2026]
It also supports local co-op play for up to four players.
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[Terukazu Yoshida's Picture Diary] What Happens If You Watch It All the Way Through? The Meta-Horror Video "Taro-kun Came In"
This time, I’m playing *Taro-kun Came In*, a PC game released by YAMI GAMES! This meta-horror game follows a streamer who specializes in exploring ruins as he visits a certain village; as you watch his video, you’ll uncover what happened to him.
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Laugh Even in Defeat! New Strategy Roguelite “Worms: Galactic Tactics” Devs on Terrain Destruction × Tactics “Chaos”
In Japan, there are quite a few people who haven’t played the *Worms* series before. Why the shift to a tactics-meets-roguelike format? We talked about everything from the strategic depth created by destructible terrain to the core of the series?which …
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AI Costs Hit ¥160,000/Day, Even a Bank Loan… “Teaching My Sister to Drive” Devs on Demo’s Explosive Popularity [Interview]
The cost of using the AI exceeds $1,000 per day. What problems arose behind the scenes of its explosive popularity? What led to the decision to secure a bank loan? And what exactly is the “sister who feels truly alive” that the development team is aim…
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Why Did “ICO” Reduce Dialogue and “Another World” Remove UI? Eric Chahi & Fumito Ueda on Emotion Beyond “Functionality”
Is the evolution of technology a dream or a trap?
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Why Depict "Romance" in Atsu's Revenge Story? "Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition" Devs on Jin Sakai's Return and Roguelike Elements
We spoke with the two developers about their creative intentions behind “Sekigahara: A Tale of Longing,” which depicts Atsushi’s unknown past, and the roguelike-style “Swordmaster’s Tale.”
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Is life in a city aglow with neon lights tough? Live the dream as a business owner in the cyberpunk management adventure *Nivalis Nights*!!PR
In a cyberpunk society where opportunity and danger go hand in hand, how will players survive!?
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[Comedy Quiz] “What kind of online news headlines might you see in a video game world?” 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 kind of online news headlines might you see in the world of video games?”
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“The main game, missing its heart like the “Arisen,” has finally been completed.”—“Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen” earns high overseas scores
Here are some international reviews of *Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen*, which will be released on October 9, 2026.
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Enjoying Games as “Art”—BenQ MOBIUZ Booth Showcases Its Unwavering Commitment to “Color and Light” [TGS 2026]PR
A report on the BenQ “MOBIUZ” booth at the Tokyo Game Show 2026. We’ll showcase four themed exhibits that demonstrate BenQ’s unwavering commitment to “color and light,” as well as highlight the features of its latest monitors, including the EX321U…
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"Anyone Can Become a Kung Fu Master": "Phantom Blade Zero" Developer Interview on Action DNA from Donnie Yen and RPG Design
With the release of *Phantom Blade Zero* scheduled for October 29, Game*Spark visited S-GAME’s headquarters in Beijing, China, ahead of the launch to interview Game Director Soulframe and Sound Producer Bo Caisheng. They discussed the game’s design ph…
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"Phantom Blade Zero" 6-Hour Hands-On: Fast, Satisfying Sword Combat in a Wuxia World Worth Exploring
I attended a media preview event held in Beijing, China, and got an early hands-on with *Phantom Blade Zero* for about six hours. From the exhilaration of high-speed swordplay and the unique “rhythm” that emerges from the back-and-forth with enemies, …
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“Truckful”: a physics delivery ADV in a mysterious rural town—deliver cargo safely, sometimes off-road [Play Report]
It's a peaceful rural area, but could there be some kind of terrifying secret lurking here...?
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2D roguelike action “Neon Abyss” sequel out now! 4-player co-op, major update adds new mode—Today's 8 Steam Picks [Oct 8, 2026]
You'll combine randomly dropped gear and items to conquer the Abyss.
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“The Perfect Send-Off Leading to ‘Kingdom Hearts IV’: ‘Kingdom Hearts Collection [I–III]’ Earns High Scores in Overseas Reviews”
Here are some international reviews of *Kingdom Hearts Collection [I–III]*, which will be released on October 8, 2026.