Anemoi Leak Caused by VisualArts Server Breach
VisualArts disclosed a breach of its cloud storage that exposed the master data for the visual novel *Anemoi* five days before its scheduled April 24, 2026 release. The intrusion also compromised personal information for thousands of users, including account credentials, Japanese ID numbers, job applicant details, and staff records. In response, the company temporarily shut down its VA Store and began a security overhaul, reporting the incident to Japan's Personal Information Protection Commission on May 11, 2026. The leak threatens both the title's launch momentum and the firm’s reputation.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Heads to Switch 2 in August
Elden Ring has sold over 30 million copies on PlayStation, Xbox and PC, cementing its status as a modern classic. Its Tarnished Edition will be the first full release, including the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, on Nintendo’s Switch 2, arriving August 28 2026...
Phantom Blade Zero Gets 50-Day Delay
S‑GAME announced that Phantom Blade Zero, originally slated for a September 9, 2026 launch, will now debut on October 29, 2026, adding a 50‑day delay. The company says the extra time will be used to refine character models and environments, explicitly avoiding reliance on...
Ace Combat 8 Will Feature Chain Destruction and Online Mode
Bandai Namco announced Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve for October 2, 2026, introducing a revamped Chain Destruction system that uses falling debris from downed aircraft. The game adds a secondary special weapon slot with reduced ammo for both weapons,...
3.0 Zenless Zone Zero Stream Set and PS5 and Xbox Collector’s Edition Pre-Orders Start
HoYoVerse announced the June 6, 2026 3.0 Zenless Zone Zero Season 3 stream and opened pre‑orders for the PS5 and Xbox Series X Collector’s Edition, priced at $59.99 with a September 17 release. The stream will be available on Twitch and YouTube, while the game...
Genshin Impact Codename KFC and Animate Merchandise Appears
miHoYo is launching two Japan‑focused "Codename" collaborations for *Genshin Impact* characters Alhaitham and Kaveh. Animate will host a month‑long "Codename A" fair from June 20 to July 20, offering merchandise priced ¥550‑¥4,400 ($3‑$28) and a random illustration card for every ¥2,200 ($13.80) spent....
Dragon Quest XI S Switch 2 Version Announced
Square Enix announced a Switch 2 Definitive Edition of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age, slated for release on September 24, 2026. The new version runs alongside the original Switch launch but does not support save‑data transfer. It adds a...
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Stars Bianca and Nera
Square Enix unveiled a new entry in its Dragon Quest Monsters line called The Withered World during the 40th‑anniversary update. The spin‑off will star child versions of Bianca and Nera, characters originally introduced in Dragon Quest V. Development is slated...
Blue Archive PC Version Now Steam Deck Compatible
Nexon announced that the PC version of Blue Archive is fully compatible with the Steam Deck as of its May 26 2026 update. The patch adds native handheld support and introduces a Steam Startup Movie featuring mascot Arona, available for 3,000 Steam...
My Nintendo Japan Switch 2 Sales Requirements Lifted
Nintendo has eliminated the 50‑hour playtime prerequisite for buying the Switch 2 through Japan’s My Nintendo Store. The move follows a price increase that lifted the domestic Switch 2 cost to 59,980 JPY (about $377) effective September 1, 2026, while the multilingual model’s price...
Review: Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea: Amaranthine Moon
Crystal Game Works has turned its free visual novel, Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea, into a full‑price otome titled Amaranthine Moon. The sequel deepens the Victorian‑era vampire setting, introducing a cure‑by‑emeralds mechanic that drives both business decisions and a...
Meiji Tokyo Renka Otome Game’s Twilight Kiss Sequel Appearing in English
After a decade‑long wait, the otome visual novel Meiji Tokyo Renka: Twilight Kiss is set for a worldwide English release on Nintendo Switch and PC in 2026. The sequel builds on the 2015 Japan‑only PSP title and follows the first...
Hear Persona, Persona 2, and Persona Q Soundtracks on Sound Station
Atlus will broadcast a 30‑hour live stream titled Persona Sound Station Volume 2 on its YouTube channel from 2 a.m. PT on May 29 to 8 a.m. PT on May 30, 2026. The marathon will showcase music from the original Persona, both Persona 2 titles, and...
Road to Empress II Release Date Set
New One Studio announced that its FMV adventure *Road to Empress II* will launch on June 9, 2026 for PC, Android, and iOS. The sequel builds on the 2025 title, letting players issue edicts, manage court politics, and receive a...
4.3 Honkai: Star Rail Update Adds Mortenax Blade Alt Next Month
HoYoVerse confirmed that Honkai: Star Rail's 4.3 update will launch on June 1, 2026, introducing the five‑star Nihility fire character Mortenax Blade and extending the Planarcadia storyline. The patch also brings a second Fate/Stay Night crossover, UGREEN merchandise, and a...
Rin and Gilgamesh Join Honkai: Star Rail Fate/Stay Night Crossover
HoYoVerse is expanding its 2025 Fate/Stay Night crossover in Honkai: Star Rail with the addition of mage Rin Tohsaka and Servant Gilgamesh, launching on July 24, 2026 alongside the 4.4 update. Rin appears as a five‑star Erudition unit dealing Quantum...
Persona 5: The Phantom X Persona 3 Reload Makoto Global Changes Detailed
Atlus announced the global rollout of the Persona 3 Reload crossover in Persona 5: The Phantom X, bringing protagonist Makoto Yuki to the game worldwide. The update raises his On‑Site Leader talent from a 20% to a 30% attack boost and increases Scarlet...
Steins;Gate Re:Boot English Switch, Switch 2, and PS5 Release Set for October
Spike Chunsoft announced that the English version of Steins;Gate Re:Boot will launch on Xbox Series X and PC in North America on August 20, 2026, matching the Japanese release. The Switch, Switch 2, and PS5 versions are delayed until October 29,...
Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War The Calamity to Debut in Theaters
The final cour of Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War – The Calamity will hit Japanese theaters on June 21, 2026 for a one‑day exclusive showing of the first three episodes. Ticket applications close June 10, with results announced June 13,...
Final Fantasy XI Server Replacements, Story Teased
Square Enix announced that its legacy MMORPG Final Fantasy XI has completed a server migration to virtualized hardware, allowing faster restarts and easier maintenance. Director Yoji Fujito clarified the upgrades are intended to keep the service running rather than to...
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Update Arrives This Week
Square Enix will stream the first official Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy update on May 23, 2026, beginning with the final round of a beta‑test tournament followed by a detailed showcase. Producer Naoya Matsumoto will lead the second half, revealing new...
Next Bexide Mountain Game Is Namco Legendary Mountains
Bexide is set to release *Namco Legendary Mountains*, a physics‑based matching puzzle that blends the simplicity of Suika Game with 3D aiming. The title will debut at Kyoto’s BitSummit PUNCH from May 22‑24, 2026 and ship worldwide on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and...
Preview: Mixtape Lives (Briefly) in the Moment
Mixtape is a short, story‑driven indie game that leans heavily on a licensed 90s‑era alt‑rock soundtrack while offering light, whimsical mini‑games. Players follow Stacey Rockford, a music‑obsessed teen, and her friends Slater and Cassandra as they navigate high‑school life and...
New Expelled From Paradise Game Is a Visual Novel
Toei Animation announced a new visual novel titled *Expelled from Paradise – The Stellar Angel –*, slated for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in winter 2026. Developed by Studio 51, the game will feature the original film’s protagonists Angela Balzac...
Gundam 50th Anniversary Project “A Boy With Gundam” Prologue Movie Shared
Bandai Namco and Sunrise unveiled a six‑minute prologue movie titled “A Boy with Gundam” as part of the Gundam 50th Anniversary Road to 50 campaign. The short film, released on both English and Japanese YouTube channels, features a cameo by...
First Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Crossover Involves Record Keeper
Square Enix’s new mobile gacha title Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy will host its first crossover on May 19, 2026, partnering with the long‑running Final Fantasy Record Keeper. The event introduces four Record Keeper‑themed abilities, free quest tickets, themed icons, wallpapers,...
Heaven Burns Red Persona 5 Royal Event Stars Queen, Violet, and Tsukasa Tojo
WFS announced a Persona 5 Royal crossover event for Heaven Burns Red, debuting in Japan on May 22, 2026. The first banner introduces a Panther‑styled Tsukasa Tojo and Makoto “Queen” Niijima, while a second banner adds Kasumi “Violet” Yoshizawa; Morgana (Mona) arrives as a free SS Memoria. Players who...
More Virtual Boy Games Now Available on Switch and Switch 2
Nintendo has expanded the Virtual Boy Classics library on Switch and Switch 2, adding five new titles for global users and a sixth exclusive for Japan. The titles—Jack Bros, Space Invaders Virtual Collection, Vertical Force, Virtual Bowling and V‑Tetris—join the existing...
Medabots Card Robattle RB Demo Appears on Switch in Japan
Imagineer has launched a public demo of Medabots Card Robattle RB on Japan’s Nintendo eShop, giving Switch owners a preview ahead of the full launch slated for June 25, 2026. The demo focuses on the Kuwagata version but will allow...
Persona 5 Royal Keychains Finally Get to US and Canada Gashapon Machines
Bandai Namco’s Persona 5 Royal rubber mascot keychains are now available in Gashapon machines across the United States and Canada, with the full lineup arriving by the end of May 2026. The capsules feature all playable party members, each paired with their signature...
10 Games Appeared in May 2026 Playism Game Show
Playism’s May 2026 indie showcase unveiled ten Japanese doujin titles slated for release across 2026 and 2027, with seven slated for this year and three for next. Most titles will be PC‑only, while DevilConnection targets the upcoming Switch 2 and No...
Expect Shift Up Stellar Blade and Project Spirits Games News in 2026
Shift Up’s Q1 2026 earnings report confirmed that a sequel to its action‑RPG Stellar Blade and the rebranded Project Spirits will launch in 2026 as first‑party, multi‑platform titles. The company highlighted steady sales and strong Steam reception for the original...
Danganronpa 15th Anniversary Orchestra Concert Announced
Kadokawa announced a Danganronpa 15th‑anniversary orchestra concert in Shibuya, Tokyo, slated for August 11, 2026. The event, titled “Melodies of Hope and Despair,” will feature the Heartbeat Symphony, conductor Kento Takeuchi, and voice talent Megumi Ogata, with composer Masafumi Takada...
Star Fox Switch 2 Soundtrack Songs Already on Nintendo Music
Nintendo has added a "Special Release" of ten Star Fox Switch 2 tracks to its Nintendo Music app, available now to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers on iOS and Android. The playlist features familiar cues such as the Title Theme, Corneria, and...
Nintendo Raising Switch, Switch 2, Playing Card, and Hanafuda Card Prices
Nintendo announced worldwide price hikes for its Switch and Switch 2 consoles, with U.S. and Canadian Switch 2 units climbing $50 to $499.99 on September 1 2026. In Japan, all Switch models will see roughly ¥10,000 (≈$71) increases in May 2026, while Europe’s Switch 2 rises...
Yu-Gi-Oh Art Works Will Exhibit Kazuki Takahashi’s Art
The production committee behind Yu‑Gi‑Oh Art Works announced a one‑time exhibit in Tokyo featuring the late Kazuki Takahashi’s original concept art. Scheduled for Winter 2026, the show will not travel and will be supported by V Jump, e‑plus, Toppan, and the...
NTE: Neverness to Everness Developers Admit AI Used in Game
Hotta Studio and Perfect World Games admitted that generative AI was used to create background and environmental assets in their new title NTE: Neverness to Everness. Players identified AI‑generated videos, prompting the studios to announce they are reworking the flagged...
Next Sega Labbies Plush Teddy Bear Is Goro Majima From Yakuza
Sega is adding a new Labbies plush to its lineup—a Goro Majima teddy bear from the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series. The plush will launch on May 14, 2026, coinciding with the character’s birthday, and will be sold exclusively at Sega...
Mina the Hollower Release Date Falls in May 2026
Yacht Club Games announced that its new Zelda‑style adventure *Mina the Hollower* will launch on May 29, 2026, priced at $19.99. The release follows a 30‑week delay that pushed the title about seven months beyond its original October 2025 window....
Stranger Than Heaven Launches ‘This Winter’
Sega and RGG announced *Stranger Than Heaven*, slated for a winter 2026 or early 2027 launch on PS5, Xbox Series X and PC. The title revisits the Tojo Clan and Kamurocho from the *Yakuza*/*Like a Dragon* series while introducing a new...
Beastro Cooking Game Delayed About a Month
Indie developer Timberline has pushed the launch of its cooking‑combat title Beastro from May 21 to June 11, 2026, citing additional quality‑control work. The three‑week delay will allow the team to polish mechanics, reduce bugs, and improve overall stability. A...
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice Nana Shimura DLC Debuts This Week
Bandai Namco announced the Nana Shimura character DLC for *My Hero Academia: All’s Justice*, launching on May 7, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC. The add‑on costs $24.99 and is available both as a standalone purchase and...
Genshin Impact Luna VII Special Program Stream Dated
HoYoVerse will broadcast a Genshin Impact Luna VII Special Program stream on May 8, 2026 at 4 am PT/7 am ET/1 pm CET via Twitch and YouTube, with an archived version posted later. The Luna VII update is slated for release on May 20, 2026, wrapping up the Nod‑Krai...
6 Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Abilities Getting Buffed
Square Enix announced that six abilities in the mobile title Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy will be buffed before the end of May 2026. The changes affect both SR and UR skills, notably Lightning’s Grav‑con Unit and Zidane’s Sleight of Hand, with each character receiving...
Zenless Zone Zero Returning Player System Changes in 2.8
HoYoVerse is overhauling Zenless Zone Zero's returning‑player system with the 2.8 update launching May 6, 2026. Players who have been idle for at least 42 days can trigger a 16‑day “Back in Business” event that offers 100 Polychromes, a Business Guide, and several...
All Evo Japan 2026 Game Announcements and DLC Reveals
Evo Japan 2026 unveiled a slate of fighting‑game updates, headlined by Melty Blood: Twi‑Lumina, an upgraded 2021 title set for a 2027 multi‑platform launch. The event also introduced World Heroes Perfect on Steam at a limited‑time $14.99 price, plus new...
Preview: Salvus: Aries Otome Looks Gorgeous
Rosemilk Studio’s Salvus: Aries launched in early access on Steam, offering a single Valefar romance route. The preview highlights high‑quality character art and strong voice performances, though volume levels need tweaking. The story follows heroine Aina, a condemned soul navigating...
Gudetama Month of Meh Returns to Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Sanrio’s Hello Kitty Island Adventure is launching its recurring "Month of Meh" event from May 1 to May 31, 2026, celebrating Gudetama and Nisetama‑san. The event introduces an Egg Shrine where players can trade collected yolks for new accessories, clothing, and furniture, and...
Nekomata Okayu Visual Novel Okayu Nyumu R Will Be in English
Entergram announced that the PC version of the Hololive Vtuber visual novel Okayu Nyumu R will launch on Steam with a full English translation. The game follows the original Okayu Nyumu, which received an English release on consoles in August...
A Date With Death 2 Dating Sim Kickstarter Already Fully Funded
Two and a Half Studios launched the Kickstarter for *A Date with Death 2: Remnants* on April 30, 2026, seeking $28,783. Within a day, more than 2,300 backers pledged over $184,000, guaranteeing full funding when the campaign closes on May...