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NEKOPARA Sekai Connect adds Comm Mode and confirms Anime Expo 2026 appearance
Good Smile Company and NEKO WORKs have added Comm Mode to NEKOPARA Sekai Connect. The new feature is available in the smartphone game on iOS and Android as of June 29, 2026. Comm Mode lets players interact more closely with their favorite catgirls through simple touch actions, including petting the screen. The update is meant...
Nintendo’s strangest series feels much more normal on Switch 2
When I first stumbled upon Nintendo’s Rhythm Heaven series back in 2011, it felt less like a conventional game and more like an artifact from an alternate dimension. During my senior year of university, I recall walking into the living room to see my roommate hunched over the Wii, mesmerized by what looked like an...
PATLABOR the Case Files shows third trailer and new Special Edition orders
Good Smile Company has released the third official trailer for Mobile Police Patlabor the Case Files. The 3D action game is coming to PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam in Summer 2026. The update also opens a second wave of Special Edition pre-orders and confirms that the game will appear at Anime Expo 2026 in...
X-Men ’97 Season 2 Doesn’t Shy Away From Season 1’s Most Brutal Twist
Image: Marvel The opening chapters of X-Men ‘97 season 2 have arrived on Disney Plus, finding our heroes fractured across the timeline. Following a season 1 finale that saw the team split between Ancient Egypt and the 40th century, the landscape has shifted dramatically. Most notably, Wolverine is grappling with the absence of his signature...
Mario Kart World Update Delights Players With New Content
Mario Kart World, the cornerstone title for the Nintendo Switch 2 that reached a vast audience thanks to its widespread console-bundle availability, has just received a significant content refresh. Version 1.7.0 introduces a pair of fresh itineraries for the game's challenging Knockout Tour mode. For those unfamiliar, Knockout Tour transforms the typical racing experience into...
Known Issues for July
Greetings, Creators, The updated list of known issues for July is now live on the official inZOI forums. To review the status of any technical hurdles you may have encountered or to stay informed on current progress, please click the banner below. We remain committed to refining this list as we process your ongoing feedback....
[v0.9.3] Hotfix Notes
Greetings, Creators, We have released a new hotfix for inZOI to address several technical issues. Please review the patch notes below for complete details. ◆ Hotfix Overview Patch Date: July 1, 2026 Game Version: Windows (Steam): 20260701.13568.W Mac (Steam): 20260630.13553.M Bug Fixes Gameplay Resolved an issue where edits made to an NPC Zoi via the...
Winners of the Zerkalo Film Festival Announced
The 20th International Film Festival “Zerkalo” has officially concluded in Ivanovo. The Grand Prix of the main competition was awarded to the comedy “The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford,” the directorial debut of Scottish filmmaker Sean Dunn. The film follows the journey of Kenneth (played by Peter Mullan), a tour guide in the small town...
Paul Dano to Star in ‘Possession’ Horror Remake
Paul Dano, acclaimed for his roles in There Will Be Blood and Prisoners, has joined the cast of Paramount Pictures’ upcoming remake of Andrzej Żuławski’s 1981 cult horror classic, Possession. Dano joins previously announced stars Margaret Qualley (The Substance) and Callum Turner (Fantastic Beasts). The project is being written and directed by Parker Finn, the...
PlayStation Store to Close on PlayStation 3 and Vita
Beyond the recent announcement that Sony will cease the manufacturing of physical discs for its first-party titles starting in January 2028, the company is also set to retire two of its classic digital storefronts. Access to the PlayStation Store for both the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation Vita will be decommissioned across select regions in...
PlayStation Store to Close on PlayStation 3 and Vita
Beyond its recent announcement to cease the production of physical discs for new first-party PlayStation titles starting in January 2028, Sony has confirmed plans to sunset its legacy digital storefronts. The PlayStation Store for both the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation Vita will be shuttered in specific regions later this year, with a global rollout...
PlayStation to End Physical Disc Production for New Games in January 2028
Sony has officially confirmed that it will phase out the production of physical game discs starting in January 2028. Moving forward from this date, all new PlayStation titles will be exclusively available through the PlayStation Store and authorized digital retailers. In an official announcement, Sony attributed this strategic shift to rapidly evolving consumer habits, noting...
Jigokuraku Battle in Hell’s Paradise opens English-language world
Good Smile Company has launched the English-language world for Jigokuraku: Battle in Hell’s Paradise on July 1, 2026. The update arrives ahead of the planned Steam version, which will support Japanese and English. The game is based on Hell’s Paradise and includes mobile and PC play. The new world is aimed at English-speaking players and...
DYSTOPICON brings its satirical dystopian life sim to Steam on July 27
Spanish independent studio Palitroque will release DYSTOPICON on Steam on July 27, 2026. The game is a satirical dystopian time-management life sim about a Class-2 citizen whose government job is to watch TV, earn a salary and spend that money on services needed to survive. The release price is 7.99 EUR, with a 15 percent...
Enola Holmes 3 is now on Netflix
The third installment of the adventure franchise, “Enola Holmes,” has officially premiered on Netflix. Millie Bobby Brown, renowned for her breakout role in “Stranger Things,” reprises her portrayal of the iconic titular sleuth. Early critical reception has been somewhat polarized, with the film currently holding a 64% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Adapted from Nancy...
The Last Hour of an Epic To the Moon RPG gets new trailer for Summer 2027
Serenity Forge and Freebird Games have shown a new trailer for The Last Hour of an Epic To the Moon RPG. The game is planned for Summer 2027 and is presented as the conclusion to the long-running To the Moon series. A demo is also planned for Steam Next Fest in October 2026. That gives...
NEKOPARA Sekai Connect adds Comm Mode and confirms Anime Expo 2026 appearance
Good Smile Company and NEKO WORKs have added Comm Mode to NEKOPARA Sekai Connect. The new feature is available in the smartphone game on iOS and Android as of June 29, 2026. Comm Mode lets players interact more closely with their favorite catgirls through simple touch actions, including petting the screen. The update is meant...
Nintendo’s strangest series feels much more normal on Switch 2
When I first stumbled upon Nintendo’s Rhythm Heaven series back in 2011, it felt less like a conventional game and more like an artifact from an alternate dimension. During my senior year of university, I recall walking into the living room to see my roommate hunched over the Wii, mesmerized by what looked like an...
PATLABOR the Case Files shows third trailer and new Special Edition orders
Good Smile Company has released the third official trailer for Mobile Police Patlabor the Case Files. The 3D action game is coming to PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam in Summer 2026. The update also opens a second wave of Special Edition pre-orders and confirms that the game will appear at Anime Expo 2026 in...
X-Men ’97 Season 2 Doesn’t Shy Away From Season 1’s Most Brutal Twist
Image: Marvel The opening chapters of X-Men ‘97 season 2 have arrived on Disney Plus, finding our heroes fractured across the timeline. Following a season 1 finale that saw the team split between Ancient Egypt and the 40th century, the landscape has shifted dramatically. Most notably, Wolverine is grappling with the absence of his signature...
Mario Kart World Update Delights Players With New Content
Mario Kart World, the cornerstone title for the Nintendo Switch 2 that reached a vast audience thanks to its widespread console-bundle availability, has just received a significant content refresh. Version 1.7.0 introduces a pair of fresh itineraries for the game's challenging Knockout Tour mode. For those unfamiliar, Knockout Tour transforms the typical racing experience into...
Known Issues for July
Greetings, Creators, The updated list of known issues for July is now live on the official inZOI forums. To review the status of any technical hurdles you may have encountered or to stay informed on current progress, please click the banner below. We remain committed to refining this list as we process your ongoing feedback....
[v0.9.3] Hotfix Notes
Greetings, Creators, We have released a new hotfix for inZOI to address several technical issues. Please review the patch notes below for complete details. ◆ Hotfix Overview Patch Date: July 1, 2026 Game Version: Windows (Steam): 20260701.13568.W Mac (Steam): 20260630.13553.M Bug Fixes Gameplay Resolved an issue where edits made to an NPC Zoi via the...
Winners of the Zerkalo Film Festival Announced
The 20th International Film Festival “Zerkalo” has officially concluded in Ivanovo. The Grand Prix of the main competition was awarded to the comedy “The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford,” the directorial debut of Scottish filmmaker Sean Dunn. The film follows the journey of Kenneth (played by Peter Mullan), a tour guide in the small town...
Paul Dano to Star in ‘Possession’ Horror Remake
Paul Dano, acclaimed for his roles in There Will Be Blood and Prisoners, has joined the cast of Paramount Pictures’ upcoming remake of Andrzej Żuławski’s 1981 cult horror classic, Possession. Dano joins previously announced stars Margaret Qualley (The Substance) and Callum Turner (Fantastic Beasts). The project is being written and directed by Parker Finn, the...