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Marvel Games, PlayStation Studios, and Arc System Works have announced a new closed beta for the fighter Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. Testing will take place from December 5 to 7, giving players an opportunity to sample part of the project ahead of its 2026 launch. This marks the second chance to preview the game in...

Publisher Beep Japan and studio Nagai Industries have announced that the life-simulation title inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories will arrive in April 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and PC. Set in provincial Japan in the early 1990s, the game places players at the helm of a small 24-hour shop — arranging merchandise, interacting...

Publisher and developer Chorus Worldwide, together with Toge Productions, announced that Coffee Talk Tokyo will launch on March 5, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch and PC. Set in a late-night café in Tokyo, the game puts you in the role of a barista preparing drinks that comfort both humans and fantastical patrons. Each cup...

Developer Genki has announced that the PlayStation 5 edition of the street-racing simulator Tokyo Xtreme Racer will launch on February 26, 2026. The game entered Early Access on PC via Steam on January 23, with the full release following on September 25. Tokyo Xtreme Racer transports players into a closed-off, futuristic Tokyo where they vie...

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer RENGAME have announced two upcoming expansions for Once Upon a KATAMARI: Katamari Damacy Series Dance Dance Remixes and Katamari Damacy Series Neo Remixes. The first pack, Dance Dance Remixes, is due in November, while Neo Remixes is slated for release this winter. Each DLC will bring five brand-new remixes along...

Polyphony Digital has announced that December will bring two major updates for Gran Turismo 7 players: the Spec III update and the paid Power Pack DLC. The Power Pack expansion is due on December 4, 2025, and introduces a new mode designed for the franchise’s most dedicated fans. Players will confront “authentic challenges” that closely...

Koei Tecmo continues a busy run of releases. Alongside the impressive Fatal Frame 2 Remake, the company is preparing another major project that will especially delight fans of Dynasty Warriors. While Omega Force focuses on the remake of Dynasty Warriors 3, the studio hasn’t stopped supporting Dynasty Warriors: Origins. The game, which launched earlier this...

At State of Play, developers revealed BlazBlue Entropy Effect X — a 2.5D action title aimed at genre enthusiasts. This new entry in the well-known series looks capable of standing alongside the best releases in the category. BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is a roguelite action game in which players select one of 14 characters from...

During the Japan-focused State of Play showcase, a title was revealed that is almost certain to captivate fans of Hollow Knight and Silksong. Its quality stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the works that inspired it. Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse is being released with support from Pocketpair Publishing, the publishing arm of the studio behind...

Dragon Quest remains one of the cornerstone series in jRPG history. After a lengthy pause, fans finally have reason to celebrate the franchise’s comeback. At a Japanese State of Play presentation, Square Enix revealed Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, a fully revamped edition of one of the series’ most celebrated entries. The trailer showcased English voice...